FT Match 5-8-22
Our May 8th Field Target match once again coincided with Mothers Day. I like to think of it as Take Mom to the Range Day.
Conditions were better than forecast for the 14 competitors. Low dense gray cloud patches passed over our event without precipitation and the overcast helped moderate temps which climbed only to the low 80's. Winds were generally light but punctuated with strong gusts that seemed synchronized with the periodic appearance of bright Sunshine by the middle of the match.
Today's course was a 48 shot, 8 lane event with lanes 5 and 7 being designated for kneeling and offhand positions. Other lanes included a tree mounted owl target, our GhostGator and a couple small hole targets set as High Troyer Value challenges. (Good practice for a few DeSoto Airgunners that will be shooting the fourth leg of the 2022 AAFTA National Grand Prix series. Good luck and safe travels to that North Carolina event.
Dennis D. a pretty consistent Open Division shooter changed gear(s) today to compete in the Hunter Div. He was consistent today too, shooting High Score among the “Hunters” with 42 points.
Top Gun honors went to Gene C. who finished with an excellent score of 46. Shooting in the Open Division Gene dropped 2 shots, both on the 53+ yard target on lane 2. Lane 2 has a reputation for tricky unpredictable winds that swirl around and over nearby berms. [note: Only 3 of the 14 shooters managed to clean that lane today].
Summer comes quick to SouthWest Florida and this year it felt like it never left; many record and near high temps during this 'Winter'. As our rainy season approaches DeSoto Airgunners will take some time off from the Field Target lanes and shift attention to the benchrest game. Facilities at our hosting DeSoto Gun Club include eight covered bench rest shooting stations onto a 100 yard range. (There is also AC power for a small fan,) Next scheduled DeSoto match will be a 25 meter benchrest event.
5/8/22 Results and Equipment Matrix
Division - Name
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Rifle
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Scope
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Pellet
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Score
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Notes
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OPEN Div. (PCP)
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possible 48
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Gene C.
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QB - 78
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Hawke 8-32
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JSB 13.4
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46
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TOP GUN
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Gary P.
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Thomas FT
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March 10-60
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JSB 13.4
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43
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Ron Z.
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Steyr LG100
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Nikko 10-50
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JSB 10.3
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34
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HUNTER (PCP)
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Dennis D.
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Thomas
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March 8-80
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JSB 13.4
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42
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Hi Hunter
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Bob C.
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RAW 1000
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Sightron 10-50
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FX 13.4
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40
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Scott A.
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Daystate Pulsar .
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Sightron 10-50
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AA 10.3
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39
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John T.
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TM 1000
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Sightron 10-50
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FX 13.4
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38
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Dustin T.
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Raw TM1000
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Sightron 10-50
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FX 13.4
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37
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Chip W.
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FX Crown
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Sightron 10-50
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AA 10.3
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37
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Jerry M.
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Thomas
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March 10-60
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FX13.4
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36
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John L.
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Pulsar
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Kahles 10-50
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QSY 9.6
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36
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Steve G.
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Thomas
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Kahles 10-50
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FX 13.4
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34
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Linda M.
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Thomas
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Sightron 10-50
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FX 13.4
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32
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Ryan M.
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FX Impact
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Nexus Element
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FX 13.4
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21
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