soreshoulder Posted October 31, 2010 Report Share Posted October 31, 2010 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
humperdingle Posted October 31, 2010 Report Share Posted October 31, 2010 Pah... 3 shots to hit the 110 yarder... Amateur! Guy's a legend! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dazza Posted October 31, 2010 Report Share Posted October 31, 2010 I wouldn't like to have to feed him for a week. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
artschool Posted October 31, 2010 Report Share Posted October 31, 2010 what size would the pattern be at 110yards? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shropshire_Lad Posted October 31, 2010 Report Share Posted October 31, 2010 Having got back into shotgun shooting after a long spell rifle shooting I have to say this guy can shoot a bit! We watched him at the Midland last year and he sure does make it look easy. Having said that the Wife, and I a few years back had a lesson with Duncan Lawton, former world Champion and all round local nice guy. These guy's are awesome, how can you steer a gun while looking over someones shoulder, tell them when to pull the trigger and dust it every time? There's good and there's very good! atvb Paul. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garymc Posted October 31, 2010 Report Share Posted October 31, 2010 I wouldn't like to have to feed him for a week. Wouldn't like to be cleaning out his cage either! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billytheghillie Posted October 31, 2010 Report Share Posted October 31, 2010 no wonder he is fat, the lazy ****** does,nt even pick up his empty shells, was going to invite him shooting with me but not now! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dazza Posted October 31, 2010 Report Share Posted October 31, 2010 Have you seen his brother........ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beretta Posted October 31, 2010 Report Share Posted October 31, 2010 for those that dont know, this 'IS' his brother. http://progressivedancemusic.com/featured-...j-john-digweed/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darren h Posted October 31, 2010 Report Share Posted October 31, 2010 Have you seen his brother........ LOL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gordon R Posted October 31, 2010 Report Share Posted October 31, 2010 Finest clay shoot who ever lived - nothing less. I only heard them call it at 105 yards, but far enough. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrispti Posted October 31, 2010 Report Share Posted October 31, 2010 Have you seen his brother........ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lampwick Posted October 31, 2010 Report Share Posted October 31, 2010 Pah I can hit the ground at 105 yards! With my HMR Hes the man!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MM Posted October 31, 2010 Report Share Posted October 31, 2010 (edited) Just because you can, does it mean you should? Would he take a shot at a real bird that distance? Edited October 31, 2010 by MM Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soreshoulder Posted October 31, 2010 Author Report Share Posted October 31, 2010 Just because you can, does it mean you should? Would he take a shot at a real bird that distance? how does that come into it, he was just seeing how far he could break the target for the crowd - thats what i saw anyway Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MM Posted October 31, 2010 Report Share Posted October 31, 2010 how does that come into it, he was just seeing how far he could break the target for the crowd - thats what i saw anyway never mind, im just being grumpy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shotgunspud Posted October 31, 2010 Report Share Posted October 31, 2010 I have shot with him and loaded for him a number of times! He is like machine he puts 100% it to his shooting game and clay... some like him some don't but one hell of a shot!!! 16? times world number one says it all Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fortune82 Posted October 31, 2010 Report Share Posted October 31, 2010 It would be interesting to know what cartridge and shot size he was using. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scotland rifles Posted October 31, 2010 Report Share Posted October 31, 2010 thats nothing, thers a bloke on the BBS says he can do this with his 17 hmr all day long i wonder who it could be, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cookiemonsterandmerlin. Posted November 1, 2010 Report Share Posted November 1, 2010 I have shot with him and loaded for him a number of times! He is like machine he puts 100% it to his shooting game and clay... some like him some don't but one hell of a shot!!! :blink: 16? times world number one says it all I would love to try and see somebody load for him in a grouse butt ,it would sure be a tight fit. If thats what full time clayshooting does to you in the size department,then Ill give it a miss . Yes he is a true great shot but as with all sports it comes down to funding and time and practice. Without a question there are shots in the UK that could become a Digweed or a Lewis Hamilton ,but will never reach there full because of money and time. Eggy could outshoot him . Cheers OTH Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shotgunspud Posted November 1, 2010 Report Share Posted November 1, 2010 (edited) I would love to try and see somebody load for him in a grouse butt ,it would sure be a tight fit. If thats what full time clayshooting does to you in the size department,then Ill give it a miss . Yes he is a true great shot but as with all sports it comes down to funding and time and practice. Without a question there are shots in the UK that could become a Digweed or a Lewis Hamilton ,but will never reach there full because of money and time. Eggy could outshoot him . Cheers OTH Agree with all of the above. Edited November 1, 2010 by Shotgunspud Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clamps Posted November 1, 2010 Report Share Posted November 1, 2010 I wouldn't like to have to feed him for a week. i wouldn't like to feed him for a day - but he is a cracking shot though :blink: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kippylawkid Posted November 2, 2010 Report Share Posted November 2, 2010 Personally, I reckon the guy is an absolute "one-off" legend. There may be other talented shots who don't get the chance to fulfil their potential but they would have to be exceptional to get near Digweed. He's earned the right to utilise all his sponsorship and endorsements through winning all there is to to win and then winning them all again. He's similar to Phil Taylor the Darts Legend (similar shape too!) in that he keeps on raising the standards and achievements bar. His record over the years will never be matched. Let's appreciate him for the true champion he is and give him the praise he deserves. p.s. I heard he is a decent cricketer who appeared in Wisden for taking 9 or 10 wickets in an innings. Anyone else hear that? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mossy835 Posted November 2, 2010 Report Share Posted November 2, 2010 seen this time again on you tube, still good though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gillaroo Posted November 2, 2010 Report Share Posted November 2, 2010 Yes he is a true great shot but as with all sports it comes down to funding and time and practice. Bit of a vicious circle with this as if you don't win you'll never get "proper" sponsorship, especially nowadays. Without sponsorship the costs to practice and compete can be prohibitive in many sports. However, George put the miles in for those early victories - I was talking to an old mate the other day who drove round all those shoots in the 80's with him (old Cortina I think?), picking up the odd prize here and there of cash or cartridges. He has phenomenal talent (as well as a ruthless winning streak) and deserves the highest praise for his achievements. It's not like he was ever going to be a marathon runner who only needs shorts, vest and trainers to go and compete! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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