Airgunners of Arizona August FT match report
August 16, 2008 – Rocky Park, AZ
What a day for field target! It rained to beat the band the night before, and
everything was wet this morning. Talking with Greg Frostad, who drove over from
New Mexico last night, he stated the storm was “interesting”, and provided a
great light show. In any case, things were moist but not a detriment. The ladies
that decided not to come, for whatever reason, really missed a great day. It
started out cloudy and threatening, with some light rain early on, that transcended
into a bit of breeze and then miraculously, brilliant blue sky and puffy cumulous
clouds, and comfortable temps…..for August in Arizona!
Nine guys showed up to play, with 3 coming from CA (Vince, Eddie, and Larry)
and 1 coming from NM (Greg, who brought along his 4 year old son, Odin, aka:
Mr. Personality). Amongst them were 3 new shooters, one of which was my son!
Everyone had a great time, and I saw something that I have never experienced
before; a perfect score being shot!!!
Bobby Corcorran cleaned the 48 target course, with Vince Pacheco only one point
behind. This month we had 8 lanes with 3 targets per lane and some interesting
target placements. The farthest was 48, but the closest was about 8 yards; a
spider web with a 3/8” kill zone. Personally, I had no idea where to hold on
that one. Bobby, on the other hand, lit up the scoreboard with his blistering
performance. Vince’s 47 was no slouch either, as he is getting ready to depart
for Ireland to represent the U.S. in the world championships. We wish him and
the other 3 team members a safe trip, good time, good shooting, good fellowship,
and a safe return.
The 3 new shooters did admirable, with my son shooting airgun for the first
time ever. I am grateful to my daughter-in-law for allowing him to come along
with me. We had a great time! Of course I shot a terrible score due to forgetting
to turn my elevation knob correctly toward the end of the match. Turned out
I was a whole revolution off. I thought I knew better than that. (Note to self:
bang head against wall to knock some sense into it)
Sorry for no pictures this month, but hopefully next month. Here are the match
results:
August 2008 Field Target Match Results
| Place |
Shooter |
Score/48 |
Class |
Gun |
Scope |
Pellet |
| 1 |
Bobby Corcorran |
48 |
PCP |
Theoben Rapid |
Bushnell 6-24 |
CPH |
| 2 |
Vince Pacheco |
47 |
PCP |
USFT Hunter |
Bushnell 8-32 |
JSBEH |
| 3 |
Steve Montgomery |
42 |
PCP |
USFT |
Bushnell 8-32 |
JSBEH |
| 4 |
Greg Frostad |
40 |
PCP |
FX Tarantula |
Tasco 36 |
JSBEH |
| 5 |
Eddie Olguin |
40 |
PCP |
AA S400 |
Leapers 8-24 |
Beeman 7.7 |
| 6 |
Larry Nelson |
38 |
PCP |
Daystate Timberwolf |
Bushnell 8-32 |
JSBEH |
| 7 |
Larry Braun |
16 |
PCP |
BAM50 |
Bushnell 6-24 |
CPH |
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| 1 |
Mark Kauffman |
16 |
Piston |
AA TX200 |
Bushnell 6-24 |
JSBE |
| 2 |
Marshall Kauffman |
7 |
Piston |
Beeman R9 |
Simmons 6.5-20 |
Beeman 8.6 |
Next month we will partake of Ron and Bonni Jo’s hospitality at their ranch
just east of Flagstaff. We are destined once again to have a great time. Hope
to see you there.
Respectfully submitted,
Mark Kauffman
Sec, Airgunners of Arizona