Match Results 11-12-17
After The Floods
It's been almost 3 months since the Airgunners met to shoot a match. We had a torrential rain storm followed by Hurricane Irma. Standing waters rose to levels over our shooting benches. Trees were toppled and we were left with a major cleanup as the Peace River ran through our venue. Hats off to the volunteers, contractors, and our managing Board of Directors for getting things back to a point where we could hold a Field Target match today.
We had a turnout of 11 shooters for today's 42 shot event. Conditions were challenging as the winds averaged between 10 to 12 MPH with puffy gusts over 15MPH as a front came through. We had it all: Fog in the AM, bright Sun, clouds, even a light 5 minute rain shower during the match.
Competitors included one new comer ( Oscar V). While Oscar intended to be just an observer, he was brought into the shooting fold when Gary P. offered up his spare rifle. They squaded together and Gary proved most courteous and generous lending Oscar a HW97 and offering valuable coaching to the inexperienced Field Target shooter. All indications are Oscar had a great time and will be joining us for more airgun fun.
Hardware Debuts: Also joining today's group was Donovan T with his new Thomas carbine rifle. He shot WFTF and was overall Match High Score nailing 37 of the possible 42 kills. Other new hardware makings it's DeSoto debut today was Linda McG's FWB 800FT. It is quite an impressive piece. Interesting to note here; Lane One was a difficult set. The average score for shooters on that lane was a pitiful 1.3 kills with lots of zeros. Linda scored 4 of 6 possible kills on that lane with her new FWB. Rounding out the new hardware debut was Dennis D's new HM1000. He ordered his with a few mods that make it well suited for FT as well as Bench Rest competitions.
Veteran or Newbie; new gear or old; cloudy, windy, sunny or even with a little rain; we all felt it good to get back to shooting.
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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32
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Jerry McGee
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Steyr LG110
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Sightron SIII
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JSB10.4
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26
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Jack Rainey
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AA S200
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Swift 8-32
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AA 8.4
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12 Ft Lb.
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25
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Linda McGee
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FWB 800FT
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Sightron SIII
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JSB H
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16
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Bill Shade
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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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24
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WFTF Div.
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Donovan Taylor
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Thomas
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Sightron-III
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AA 8.4
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12 ft.lb
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37
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PCP OPEN Div.
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Gary Palinkas
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RAW HM1000
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Hawke 6-24
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JSB 10.3
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31
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Dennis Dickenson
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RAW HM1000
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Sightron SIII
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JSB 10.3
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26
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Dick Otten
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USFT
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Leupold 35X
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JSB 10.3
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24
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Ron Zeman
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Steyr LG100ZM
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Nikko 10-50
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JSB 10.3
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23
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PISTON Div.
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Oscar Valent
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HW97
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Cabela 6-24
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AA 8.4
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First Timer
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12
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