British Recoiling Championships 24Th March, 2013

[Mawders 595]

Fry they don't come with a walnut stock, the hw stocks are hardwood that get stained to look like walnut or beech effect. You'll need a custom stock from Sheffield custom stocks, they are walnut and lovely to boot!

[gasman1 15]

i agree with what you're saying lads. when i shoot the winter leagye, i normally shoot sft cos i like to shoot on 10mag and am not really a fan of ft. in sft they dont do a recoiling class which is utter crap. i still shoot it with my springer which puts me at a disadvantage. i get a proper buzz when i manage to beat the pcp boys on the odd occasion. i still managed to finish 2nd overall this year.

 

i'll try and persuade them to do a 22 class. thing is. they're trying a different format and are trying to bring all the disciplins together. they're doing a 40 shot course where you shoot whatever disciplin you want, be it ft or hft. it's 1 point for a kill and nothing for a plate.

 

all profits are going to cancer research. paul james twice recoiling ft champ is having a rough time with cancer at the mo, so we're trying to get something up and in respect for him. he's a true gent.

 

if there was a 22 recoiling class, there would only be about 3 people shoot it anyway. its gunna be hard enough to try and have a fair balanced course that all disciplins can enjoy. i used to shoot hft i the 22 class myself. it'll still be a great day and it'll be a real shame if you pull out lads. it'd be nice to meet you. i'll see if i can have a word with andy calpin or graham cooper and see if owt can be done. sorry boys.

[fry 209]

Fry they don't come with a walnut stock, the hw stocks are hardwood that get stained to look like walnut or beech effect. You'll need a custom stock from Sheffield custom stocks, they are walnut and lovely to boot!

well there you go learn something new every day. spose that will account for the varnish finish so as to stop wearing off the color.

[gasman1 15]

reading the previous posts lads. i think you might have this comp mixed up with the comp you all did last year. this is the first time we've done anything like this. its a new format.

 

same as davy says. there's 4 people entered in 22 class. if whoever comes 4th, will be 4th. does that make them the 4th best 22 springer shooter in the country?

 

if there were 20 or so it would probably be valid. its not a fully blown hft comp, its not a fully blown ft comp or sft for that matter. we're trying.

 

si. you mentioned it not being worth it to shoot at the level its at. over half of the people entered have only shot pcp's for years and are begging, borrowing and stealing springers so they can shoot. this will be a chance for some of the top lads in the pcp world to be knocked straight off their perch because their technique will be sloppy after shooting a pcp fpr so long. ive watched a few of your vids (most of them actually) and you're an excellent shot. you'd be in with as much chance as anyone with that pro sport of yours. in fact i bet you'd hammer most of the folk there with your 22. theres nowt stopping you using your 22 if thats what you're comfortable with.

 

sorry if ive p!ssed any of you off. it werent my intention.

[davyt63 1,845]

i agree with what you're saying lads. when i shoot the winter leagye, i normally shoot sft cos i like to shoot on 10mag and am not really a fan of ft. in sft they dont do a recoiling class which is utter crap. i still shoot it with my springer which puts me at a disadvantage. i get a proper buzz when i manage to beat the pcp boys on the odd occasion. i still managed to finish 2nd overall this year.

 

i'll try and persuade them to do a 22 class. thing is. they're trying a different format and are trying to bring all the disciplins together. they're doing a 40 shot course where you shoot whatever disciplin you want, be it ft or hft. it's 1 point for a kill and nothing for a plate.

 

all profits are going to cancer research. paul james twice recoiling ft champ is having a rough time with cancer at the mo, so we're trying to get something up and in respect for him. he's a true gent.

 

if there was a 22 recoiling class, there would only be about 3 people shoot it anyway. its gunna be hard enough to try and have a fair balanced course that all disciplins can enjoy. i used to shoot hft i the 22 class myself. it'll still be a great day and it'll be a real shame if you pull out lads. it'd be nice to meet you. i'll see if i can have a word with andy calpin or graham cooper and see if owt can be done. sorry boys.

 

 

hi Gasman

i cant make it buddy,it clashes with SHS round 8

but i would like to make a donation for for Paul James,via Pay Pal if possible?

 

hope you can sort something out for the sake of the .22 cal lads

[zini 1,939]

Thanks Gasman for your efforts mate .

 

I'm going to the Southern Hunters comp with Davy, John and the other 4 or 5 lads from here that normally attend anyway now mate.

 

Si.

Edited March 5, 2013 by zini

[zini 1,939]

Cheers Gasman .

 

If this isn't the comp we attended last year, Ill wait and attend it when it comes around later in the year mate when Im feeling more happy with my shooting if Im forced to use the smaller caliber.

 

Si..

Edited March 5, 2013 by zini

[davyt63 1,845]

hi Si

the comp we entered last year was a one off one day event.this year they are going back to as it was before.

its going to be held over a period of dates and i think six venues,so much more interesting.and much more competitors whether they are .22 .25 .177

and i think its going to be called the south east springer championship.

 

i was talking to one of the lads at bisley,so once i find out more details i shall be there

[davyt63 1,845]

update!!

copied from BBS

 

Hi Everyone,
Posting this to give you all time to get the springers dusted off and tuned up.

All 6 rounds to be shot in conjunction with the hosting clubs normal monthly competition to UKAHFT rules that apply at the time.


The Dates;

Sunday 7th April - Mad
Sunday 12th May - Cambridge
Saturday 22nd June - Kibworth
Saturday 13th July - Springfield
Saturday 17th August - Lea Valley TBC
Sunday 6th October - Mad

More info to follow.

 

so watch this space!

[zini 1,939]

hi Si

the comp we entered last year was a one off one day event.this year they are going back to as it was before.

its going to be held over a period of dates and i think six venues,so much more interesting.and much more competitors whether they are .22 .25 .177

and i think its going to be called the south east springer championship.

 

i was talking to one of the lads at bisley,so once i find out more details i shall be there

 

Now that's more like it mate .

 

With springers making a good come back over the last year and more lads shooting them it only makes sense to do something like that.

 

As Gasman says 3 or 4 .22 shooters isnt really a comp. but 6 venues with more lads using .22 will make it a better comp and something worth doing well in.

 

Maybe the HW97KT or Spectre will get a good run out then after all .

 

Put me down as well partner.

 

Si.

[davyt63 1,845]

hi Si

once i find out where we need to put are names down i will,but i think i can only make 4 of the dates due to holidays?

but still a good few days out,and the crack! i am sure John & pianoman will be up for it?

 

will keep you posted

[gurtwurz 793]

I'm in the same boat as davy,i dunno which ones I'm gonna be able to do yet due to other commitments (my fekkin diary is already full to bloody june lol).

 

Also, I'm joining mile oak hft club so I can hopefully car share cos doing the southern hunters on my own has cost me a bloody fortune in petrol-getting to shepreth cost me 70 notes alone, and I simply can't afford to continue like this, unfortunately.

Should defo be able to do a couple though?

[zini 1,939]

Nice one John it will be good to have a shoot with you again soon mate.

 

Si.

[gurtwurz 793]

Well si, you'll be living close ish to my folks soon so I'm sure we'll get together over the summer for a bit of vermin control if I can't make these comps buddy.

 

Cheers, wurz

[gasman1 15]

thanks davy for the offer of donating to cancer research. i'll get some details and let you know how you can donate.

 

i'm also interested in some southern boinger action. ive shot at kibworth and they know how to put out a cracking course.

 

i doubt i'll be able to make them all with the nefta hunters going off, but i'll try and get to whatever i can. will one of you let me know what i need to do to book please? cheers.