Airgunning Atlanta
Sunday, August 17th, 2008
by Kevin Allen
Crazy good weather isn't something you imagine for mid-August in Georgia. This
is usually our 100+ degree swelter time with no wind at all to give you any
relief. We must be living right or something 'cause it's certainly not been like
that lately. We had just enough of a breeze to give the guys shooting
International Class some challenges, but it was enough to knock the heat right
out of the day for the rest that decided to stick with high power. It's amazing
what a little shade and cool breeze can do to perk up an already great match.
Airgunning Atlanta is growing and I have to say it's a wonderful thing to see
the new faces we keep adding to the ranks. Seems like every month there is a new
addition or two to the crew. And I love the fact that they are flourishing so
well in Hunter Division too, giving us a needed boost in that Division. The
competition is fierce but friendly. And just between you and me, frankly it
leaves all those dead ringer great shots in another Division where they can't
beat up on us old guys any more. LOL
We had an good split this match with three guys shooting Hunter Division and the
other five shooting PCP Division. We had only one International Class shooter
this match and we were all pretty much using this match as a prep for the
Nationals next Month. Everyone was knocking out the kinks while evaluating the
things that can be fixed before the Nationals and the things that can not.
Hopefully the former list is a short one for us all.
The course today covered 11 lanes for a total of 62 shots including six kneeling
shots and six standing shots (one lane each). Our home range is great due to how
close all the lanes are together. We even a couple that cross each other! That
makes sure the socialization is keep high as well as the smack talk. It's
amazing how loud the sound of a pellet hitting a face place is when you don't
want anyone else to hear it. LOL
PCP Division winner was me, Kevin Allen, posting up what I hope to be a good
lead in for the Nationals with a 59 out of 62. So much pistol shooting has me
pulling through that light trigger on my bag o' pipes or I might have done a
couple better. Hunter Division top honors went to Scott Thome with a 49 out of
62. Once Scott has his Discipline shots sorted out he's going to be challenging
the top score for the match, regardless of Division! Among the cast of regulars
were JB making a return visit and Mike Robins coming back for his second match
with us sporting a nice new Crosman Discovery and a change from prone to
shooting sticks and seat. Really great to have you back fellas!
We will have our next match on Sunday, September 21st starting with sigh-in at
9AM and a shooter's meeting at 10AM. Plan on staying around for some lunch
afterward as we usually have a gang that heads out to grab some grub and
continue the fellowship.
PCP Division
Shooter Score Airgun Scope Pellet
Kevin Allen 59 Bag o' Pipes Leupold Competition 35x JSB Exact II 10.2
Ken Hughes 56 Air Arms RN10 Nightforce FT 36x JSB Exact II 10.2
Doug Vinson 55 Air Arms ProTarget Ti Leupold Competition 35x Premier 10.5
Jon Oswald 52 Daystate CR-X Leapers 8-32x Premier 10.5
Greg Garner 48 Air Arms EV2 Leupold Competition 35x JSB Express 7.9
Hunter Division
Shooter Score Airgun Scope Pellet
Scott Thome 49 Air Arms EV2 MTC 6-24x JSB Exact 10.2
Mike Robins 36 Crosman Discovery CenterPoint 4-16x Premier 7.9
JB 25 Air Arms Pro Sport ?? ??