Match Results 11/13/16
Today's 42 shot seven lane event marks the resumption of Field Target shooting at DeSoto Gun Club. The “Airgunners” had been shooting Bench Rest all through the torrid South Florida Summer and now we're finally getting milder weather. The course was set out early Sunday morning when the temps were a cool 58 degrees. By sight-in time the Sun got to work, gradually bringing the temps up to a warm 80 degrees at the end of our match. Throughout the event we enjoyed a gorgeous day, unlimited Sunshine, low humidity, and a fresh breeze that shifted 180 degrees direction as a very weak front approached.
The strong turn-out of ten shooters (and one observer from our BR group) was good to see. Shooters represented every AAFTA Division, and then some. Bill L. decided to try his hand at “Open” or “Freestyle” Hunter. [Shooting off sticks, using unlimited scope magnification and having the option to make “click” adjustments].
With a couple targets set out near 55 yards and some near or at 10 yards, the course variables presented lots of variety and “Troyer” difficulties to really test both the shooter and their equipment set-up. As usual, Lane 7 was shot off-hand from atop our vintage airline boarding ramp. (At about 12 feet from the ground it's probably the highest elevation point in the surrounding county.)
There were many complimentary comments offered and a couple good natured grunts made about the difficulty of a particular target or lane; feedback which brought a satisfied smile to this Match Director. DeSoto Airgunners look forward to a fun filled Field Target Season after our December 2016 Bench Rest Wrap Up. Be sure to check the Schedule page for updates or changes.
Results & Equipment Summary:
Name
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Rifle
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Scope
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Pellet
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Notes
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Score
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HUNTER Div.
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(42 Possible)
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Paul Stakun
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HM 1000
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Hawke 6-24
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AA 8.4
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12 Ft. Lb.
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34
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Colin Pilkington
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Marauder
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Hawke 8-32
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JSB H
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26
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Bill Liebke
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TM 1000
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Sightron 10-50
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JSB 13.4
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"Open Hunter"
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34
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WFTF Div.
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Donovan Taylor
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AA EV2
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Sightron-III FT
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AA 8.4
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37
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Otis Davis
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FTP-900
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Falcon T 50
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AA 8.4
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31
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Cliff Smith
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TM 1000
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BSA 10-50
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AA 8.4
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31
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Doug Abbott
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Hammerli AR 20
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Hawke 10-32
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JSB 8.4
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D N F
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PCP OPEN Div.
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Ron Zeman
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LG100ZM
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Nikko 10-50
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JSB -Hvy
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36
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Bill Shade
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FTP 900
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Sightron 10-50
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JSB 8.4
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21
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PISTON Div.
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Lindsey Matthews
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TX200
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B&L 4200 6-24
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AA 8.4
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12 Ft Lb
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21
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