Good Ole Boys Match Report 05/24/08
Today the Good Ole Boys Club in Pulaski, Tennessee held another great Field
Target Match. The weather was sunny and hot. The wind held off a bit at first,
but it nailed us with some crazy changes in direction as the match moved along.
We shot a 60 shot match with three targets per lane, two shots per target. The
participation was down a little from usual, but it was probably due to this
being Memorial Day weekend. We ended up having seven shooters show up and that
was more than enough for a fun and challenging match. Roz had some special surprises
for us at today's match. He has been working on the course and had definitely
made things more challenging. We found some creative targets placed at distances
that would make the most highly skilled marksmen concerned.
When we got started, I ended up shooting with David Slade today. We had a great
time shooting and talking. I always enjoy shooting with David and we had a most
pleasant time today in Tennessee. David and I got our lane assignment and found
upon arrival that we were starting on the kneeling lane! I think we both had
about the same reaction, but it worked out for the best. David started off and
took down all of the targets. Then I followed with the same. So, we were both
off to a good start after cleaning our first lane.
Roz shot with David Brown today. They seemed to be hanging in there pretty good.
About half way through the match, David realized that he had blown the breech
seal on his Daystate Airwolf. But even after discovering the problem, David
was still knocking down most of his targets. It was impressive to see him continue
and do so well. Roz didn't have much trouble at all. His rifle was shooting
on the money and he was playing for keeps today!
Today's match was a lot of fun as usual. When it was all said and done, Roz
was the top shooter of the day. He ended the day with a very impressive 54/60
on a tough course. After the match, we all went back to the pavilion and David
Slade fired up Roz's grill. We had some awesome grilled burgers and discussed
the match.
Once again I would like to thank our kind host, Roz Sumpter for inviting us
over to shoot Field Target at his place. This is also a good time to mention
that we are fast approaching the Good Ole Boys Championship Match that will
be held on June 14-15, 2008. If you haven't already signed up, you can find
the registration form and more information here:
http://www.airguns.net/goodoldboys/gobmatchinfo.html
I would encourage everyone to make plans now to attend this match. The location
is second to none and you are sure to have a great time to boot!
Happy Shooting
Harold Rushton
Results:
PCP Class
| Name |
Score |
Rifle |
| Roz Sumpter |
54 |
MFR |
| David Slade |
51 |
Theoben MFR |
| David Brown |
46 |
Daystate Airwolf |
| Dottie Berry |
45 |
Beeman Mako |
| Pat O'Brien |
23 |
Air Arms S-400 |
Piston Class
| Name |
Score |
Rifle |
| Harold Rushton |
46 |
Whiscombe JW-65 MKII |
| Anden Houben |
20 |
Air Arms TX-200 |