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 Posted: Tue Jun 16, 2009 8:35 am |
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| BBGun Bob |
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6-14-09 I shot my first FT match.I found out two things for sure.
#1 it is hard as hell
#2 you need a big scope not a Bug Buster.
I attended my first ever Field target Match with a lot to be learned.It was unknown to me who I was teamed up with,,, 2 time FT national champ 5 time FT state champ Jeff Padock of Ohio.
3 targets in each lane(10 lanes) 2 shots at each target.Targets are set at #1 target 10-15 yds
#2 target 20-40 yards #3 target 45-55 yards.There up in trees on the ground and on stumps.Kill zones are 3/8" to 1" .
Out of 60 shots I killed 9  ??? I couldn't even see the kill zone.bullseye with the BugBuster(my Bad)Mean while my partner only missed 5,,, Geez I'm think who the hell is this guy?? ( I never met him and did not know he was a champion shooter)
Lesson learned never use a Disco set up for 10m indoor shooting for Field Target Matches,get your self a big azz scope at least X24 but 32 is better with a 50-56 mm lens,and practice shooting dimes at 10-55 yards from the sitting position.
There's another match in July,I'll be there and ready to give Jeff a run for his money LMAO ! ! !
Click here for some pictures of the match in progress.Non of me I was the guy taking the pictures.
http://www.network54.com/Forum/79537/thread/1245074735/6-14-09+SE.+Mich.Field+Target+Match%26quot%3Bpics%26quot%3B
BBGun Bob
SE Mich
The Disco I used with useless Bug Buster
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| Posted: Tue Jun 16, 2009 10:09 am |
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| Slavia |
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| From the tone of the responses, it sounds like you're in with a good bunch of people. Have fun. |
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| Posted: Tue Jun 16, 2009 10:58 am |
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| Alstone |
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It’s hard work Bob, I’ve done it a few times with variable results but like you say you have to set yourself up for it with the right gear. I used my TX with a 12x scope which was ok for the 10-25m targets but the scope let me down on the 25+ targets.
We shoot standing, sitting, kneeling and laying down, the sitting and kneeling I find ok but the rest I have trouble with. A good day out though.
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| Posted: Tue Jun 16, 2009 1:19 pm |
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| scroller99 |
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| I shot in my first this spring and I really had a good time and I am looking forward to this fall. But like you I had the little scope my 22xx came with and I bought a leapers that is totally awesome, its almost as long as the gun but with the lighted reticle it is great, good luck Howard |
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| Posted: Thu Jun 18, 2009 8:18 pm |
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| Buster Bodine |
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Great pictures and an interesting write up, I guess I need to do a bit of googling and see what I can find out about this FT stuff. I have no idea if anybody's doing this anywhere near me. (Western Arkansas)
Sounds like a hell of a lot of fun!  |
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| Posted: Fri Jun 19, 2009 9:24 am |
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| BBGun Bob |
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| Buster Bodine wrote: |
Great pictures and an interesting write up, I guess I need to do a bit of googling and see what I can find out about this FT stuff. I have no idea if anybody's doing this anywhere near me. (Western Arkansas)
Sounds like a hell of a lot of fun! |
Buster check out the sportsman clubs,rifle ranges in and around your area I know there are a lot of air gunners in your neck of the woods(AK).You may want to post this question on the Yellow Forum mostly USA members.
http://www.network54.com/Forum/79537/
I am sure you will get many responses there as to where you can shoot FT in your area.
It is a blast and very challenging.
BBGun Bob
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| | | | | | | | | Re: Buster in (Western Arkansas) | | | | | |
| Posted: Fri Jun 19, 2009 10:55 pm |
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| Buster Bodine |
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| Thanks Bob, I'll look into it! |
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| Posted: Sat Jun 20, 2009 9:12 am |
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| BBGun Bob |
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WWCCA June 14 2009 Match Results (Troyer 35.4)
NAME GUN SCOPE PELLET LUBE CLASS [color=red]SCORE
Jim Stanis Theoben Mk II Leupold .177 JSB Maruec Air Tool PCP 54
Jeff Paddock Benjamin Discovery Leapers 8-32 .177 CPL International PCP 51
Eric Sanders LG 100 ZM BSA 10-50X60 .177 CPH PCP 51
Steve Sibal NJR-100 Tasco 8-40 .177 CPH Slick 50 PCP 39
Tim Engelhardt Air Arms Prosport Bushnell 6-24X40 .177 JSB L Piston 34
Natalie Sanders LG 100 ZM BSA 10-50X60 .177 CPH PCP 28
Bill Dodt TX 200 Simmons 6.5-20X40 .177 JSB L Piston 26
Fritz Sanders TX 200 HC Swift 8-32X50 .177 CPL Piston 23
Karen Engelhardt HW-97K Nikko 10-50X60 .177 CPL Piston 19
Andy Wong TX -200 BSA 6-24 .177 CPL Piston 10
Gerrald Smith RWS 54 Bushnell 4-12 .177 CPL Hunter Piston 9
Bob Schlund(BBGun Bob) Benjamin Discovery 6X32 Bug Buster .177 Predator Hunter PCP 9
Marc Stewart TX-200 BSA 6-24 .177 CPL Piston 3
Charlie Smith-Firman Barnett Spitfire Bushnell 4X .177 CPL Hunter Piston 1 |
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| Posted: Sun Jun 21, 2009 6:34 pm |
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| sniper |
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cool pics! looks like fun... i have a bsa 4-16x40 illum mil dot coming this week to put on the marauder (if i ever get it).
tim (mac-1) said the marauder is accurate enough to qualify for USFT. |
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