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FT 5-10-26
We had a turn-out of 8 shooters for DeSoto Airgunners Mothers Day 2026 FT Match. This was the final Field Target event on the DeSoto schedule before we shift our attention to Benchrest activities during these warmer months in Southwest Florida.
Match conditions were near Summer like; shortsleeve comfortable during course set-up and sight-in. The heat index steadily rose exceeding 100 degrees by the time we had all our toys, tools and targets put away. Variable winds from 6MPH to 14MPH added to the challenge.
Our 48 shot match followed the usual course layout; 3 targets per lane across 8 lanes with lane 5 and 7 designated the kneeling and the offhand shooting lanes. Scott aced the Standing shots (impressive) Ron G bagged 5 of the 6 Kneelers while opting to take those shots from the more difficult Standing Position. (equally impressive).
Top Gun accolades also went to Ron G (Open Div) with an event high score of 45, while Scott led the Hunters scoring 42 of the possible 48 hits.
A Chrome Bunny ?
The targets themselves became a topic of conversation and generated a few smiles as shooters put scope to target. Match Director Ron Z painted the targets in unusual colors and patterns for today's event including a bright metalic chrome silver rabbit. Other targets sported colors and patterns somewhat suggestive of "modern art". A few were just plain weird and whimsical. Click on the pic below to see more.
Scores & Equipment:
Div / Shooter
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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
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Ron G
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Red Wolf GP
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Sightron S6
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JSB 13.4
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45
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Top Gun
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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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Bob C
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Thomas
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Sightron 10-50
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FX 13.4
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33
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Hunter pcp
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Scott A
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Daystate Pulsar
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Sightron S3
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AA 10.3
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42
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1st Hunter
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John T
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Thomas
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Sightron
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JSB 13.4
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40
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Dustin T
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RAW HM1000
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Hawke
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FX10.3
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40
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Vinnie L
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Red Wolf
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Athlon
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JSB 13.4
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38
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Carl P
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Avenger
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UTG
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Stoger
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35
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Dustin Hauls A Load of Targets . Click the Pic to See More.
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