GOB May 30 Match Results
Yesterday, we had a fun match and work day in Pulaski, TN at Roz Sumpter's
place. The weather could not have been better! It was sunny and in the mid 80's
with light breeze. Everyone started arriving by 9:00 AM and we had a quick sight
in at the pavilion. Then we were off to the white course for a little practice
match. Roz had changed things around to give us a good variety of shots. The
course was set up with 10 lanes, 2 targets per lane and we took three shots per
target.
I shot with David Brown this time and we had a lot of fun. He and I were both
shooting our USFT's. David had just recently put a new Nikko scope on his rifle,
so he's still working the bugs out of his numbers. Even with the newly set up
scope, David shot the course very well. We started on lane #4 which is an up
hill lane with one shot being about 42 yards and the other around 55 yards. It
was a pretty tough place to start, but a good confidence builder if you get them
all. By the time we made it to lane 8, David had missed a couple, but I was
still in good shape with no misses. Roz had set up the far target on lane 8 with
a 3/4" kz at around 55 yards. Man, that was tough! As it turned out, I got it
twice, but managed my only miss of the day there... Oh well, I guess if there's
one to miss, that would be the one!
When David and I arrived at lane one, I had something happen that I probably
won't ever see again. I was settled down with my crosshairs on a gray dove
target at 18 yards. Just as I was getting set for the shot, I saw a snake head
rise up into my scope view! A king snake was attempting to take out my target!!
The snake moved up to the dove, assuming that it was real and raised up to take
a taste. Evidently the metal dove wasn't tasty enough, so the snake turned away
and went back into the woods. That was a pretty cool sight to see! I doubt I'll
ever see that happen again...
Brad Troyer and Rick Thompson shot their HW-97's at this match. They were
shooting together and just battled it out for the top springer position of the
day. Rick was shooting a .20 cal and has been shooting it very well. Brad hasn't
shot in the piston division for a while, but sure hasn't lost his touch! Brad
ended the day with the top piston score, just a few points ahead of Rick. Great
shooting to both of these guys on a tough course with a spring gun...
It was great to see Anden Houben again this weekend. Anden brought his friend
and new shooter Michael with him to the match. They shot together and seemed to
have a great day of shooting and socializing. Anden was trying out his "work in
progress" target stock on his TX200-SR. He has it roughed out, but still has a
way to go with the finish. It looked like a good way to really get a feel for
what else needs to be done to the stock. I can't wait to see Anden's stock when
it is all finished. He is a very talented wood worker and the stock will most
likely turn into another master piece when he's done with it!
When we were all done shooting, everyone went over to the Red Course to cut some
weeds, position some new target stands and finish getting everything ready for
the Championship match. It didn't take long at all to get the final touches done
on the course. I can tell all of you now, you are in for a real treat if you're
coming to the GOB Championship match! Brad Troyer has done a fantastic job of
setting up a very, very nice course down by the creek. The lanes are all nice
and shady with a good variety of level, uphill, open field and in the creek
shots. I think eveyone's in for a great match!
Unfortunately, I forgot to take my camera with me this time. However, we'll have
lots of pictures of the GOB Championship match that's coming up in two weeks. I
hope everyone of you are ready for a great weekend of shooting, socializing and
fun! Because that's what is planned for the Championship match. Until then, I
hope you all have a great trip over to Pulaski and we'll see you there!
Harold Rushton
Match Results
PCP
| Name |
Score |
Rifle |
| Harold Rushton |
59/60 |
USFT #19 |
| Roz Sumpter |
55/60 |
Theoben MFR |
| David Brown |
51/60 |
USFT |
| Dottie Berry |
42/60 |
Theoben MFR |
| Pat O'Brein |
17/60 |
USFT |
PISTON
| Name |
Score |
Rifle |
| Brad Troyer |
42/60 |
HW-97 |
| Rick Thompson |
39/60 |
HW-97 |
| Shane Iceberg |
19/60 |
TX-200HC |
| Anden Houben |
16/60 |
TX-200SR |
| Michael |
5/60 |
TX-200 |
International
| Name |
Score |
Rifle |
| David Slade |
48/60 |
Theoben MFR |