paulos Posted August 28, 2011 Author Report Share Posted August 28, 2011 Shot the North of England All Round Championship this morning with canthitathing at Rufforth. It was a baptism of fire for canthitathing, who hadn't shot any registered DTL, ESK or ABT, but he stuck into them and finished on a decent 74 (DTL: 16, ABT: 15, ESK: 24 and ESP: 19 - I think ) Well shot on the skeet - a solid straight, after missing your very first bird! I started off great, but it all feel apart at the end. I did DTL: 25, ABT: 25, ESK: 24 and ESP.....18 to finish on 92. That tied me in first place, but sadly I lost the ensuing shoot-off...on the sporting...to Mikey Burnand for the North of England title. Picked up 1st in A Class though so didn't leave empty handed Well shot to Mikey though. Although I'm gutted to have lost, I'm chuffed for him - a deserved win following a storming performance in the shoot-off Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chard Posted August 28, 2011 Report Share Posted August 28, 2011 Shot the North of England All Round Championship this morning with canthitathing at Rufforth. It was a baptism of fire for canthitathing, who hadn't shot any registered DTL, ESK or ABT, but he stuck into them and finished on a decent 74 (DTL: 16, ABT: 15, ESK: 24 and ESP: 19 - I think ) Well shot on the skeet - a solid straight, after missing your very first bird! I started off great, but it all feel apart at the end. I did DTL: 25, ABT: 25, ESK: 24 and ESP.....18 to finish on 92. That tied me in first place, but sadly I lost the ensuing shoot-off...on the sporting...to Mikey Burnand for the North of England title. Picked up 1st in A Class though so didn't leave empty handed Well shot to Mikey though. Although I'm gutted to have lost, I'm chuffed for him - a deserved win following a storming performance in the shoot-off Hahahahahahahaha I expect I'd have got 93 and there wouldn't have had to be a shoot off Well(ish) shot gimp Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paulos Posted August 28, 2011 Author Report Share Posted August 28, 2011 Hahahahahahahaha I expect I'd have got 93 and there wouldn't have had to be a shoot off Well(ish) shot gimp Well....you're from the West Midlands so...yes...there would have still been a shootoff! Cheers(ish) though Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Azzurri Posted August 28, 2011 Report Share Posted August 28, 2011 Shot the North of England All Round Championship this morning with canthitathing at Rufforth. It was a baptism of fire for canthitathing, who hadn't shot any registered DTL, ESK or ABT, but he stuck into them and finished on a decent 74 (DTL: 16, ABT: 15, ESK: 24 and ESP: 19 - I think ) Well shot on the skeet - a solid straight, after missing your very first bird! I started off great, but it all feel apart at the end. I did DTL: 25, ABT: 25, ESK: 24 and ESP.....18 to finish on 92. That tied me in first place, but sadly I lost the ensuing shoot-off...on the sporting...to Mikey Burnand for the North of England title. Picked up 1st in A Class though so didn't leave empty handed Well shot to Mikey though. Although I'm gutted to have lost, I'm chuffed for him - a deserved win following a storming performance in the shoot-off Well done Paul,some great shooting for the conditions today :good: and also some kind words for Jnr,very gracious indeed Azzurri. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian E Posted August 28, 2011 Report Share Posted August 28, 2011 Well Shot Paulos, hard luck ! There is a Lanc's Merseyside County Champ A/R at Fuaxdegla on the 27/11 if you fancy a trip, apparently loads of Yorkshire chaps are coming down for it ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Northern Gunner Posted August 28, 2011 Report Share Posted August 28, 2011 (edited) Shot the North of England All Round Championship this morning with canthitathing at Rufforth. It was a baptism of fire for canthitathing, who hadn't shot any registered DTL, ESK or ABT, but he stuck into them and finished on a decent 74 (DTL: 16, ABT: 15, ESK: 24 and ESP: 19 - I think ) Well shot on the skeet - a solid straight, after missing your very first bird! I started off great, but it all feel apart at the end. I did DTL: 25, ABT: 25, ESK: 24 and ESP.....18 to finish on 92. That tied me in first place, but sadly I lost the ensuing shoot-off...on the sporting...to Mikey Burnand for the North of England title. Picked up 1st in A Class though so didn't leave empty handed Well shot to Mikey though. Although I'm gutted to have lost, I'm chuffed for him - a deserved win following a storming performance in the shoot-off 18!!!! What was that all about!! Well shot on the other disciplines though. Edited August 28, 2011 by Northern Gunner Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EdSolomons Posted August 28, 2011 Report Share Posted August 28, 2011 Paul the ref on the last stand must be ready for you now, go and do your last 6! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
canthitathing Posted August 28, 2011 Report Share Posted August 28, 2011 Shot the North of England All Round Championship this morning with canthitathing at Rufforth. It was a baptism of fire for canthitathing, who hadn't shot any registered DTL, ESK or ABT, but he stuck into them and finished on a decent 74 (DTL: 16, ABT: 15, ESK: 24 and ESP: 19 - I think ) Well shot on the skeet - a solid straight, after missing your very first bird! I started off great, but it all feel apart at the end. I did DTL: 25, ABT: 25, ESK: 24 and ESP.....18 to finish on 92. That tied me in first place, but sadly I lost the ensuing shoot-off...on the sporting...to Mikey Burnand for the North of England title. Picked up 1st in A Class though so didn't leave empty handed Well shot to Mikey though. Although I'm gutted to have lost, I'm chuffed for him - a deserved win following a storming performance in the shoot-off It was hard luck today Paul . You stormed the first 3 layouts even though you were having to give me the SP on each discipline. I'd have looked a proper C**K if you hadn't :lol: . I thoroughly enjoyed it though and will try it again sometime. Need to work on the DTL and ABT though Off to Orston tomorrow for the last registered sporting before the British open at Hodnet. Maybe a midweek practice at Park Lodge though Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
100milesaway Posted August 28, 2011 Report Share Posted August 28, 2011 Well shot Paulos and Junior. I went down and shot in saddleworth where i used to live and where i fired my first very own shotgun. Running Hill Gate shooting ground, lovely scenary and great targets which i have to say were made tricky with the strong wind. I managed a 33/50 against my old sparing partner Graham's 34/50 and our other team mate Peter did a 31/50 and he hadn't picked his gun up for 18 months.It was very enjoyable chewing the fat with old shooting buddies and it's also good to go back to our roots sometimes. from Auntie. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bornfree Posted August 28, 2011 Report Share Posted August 28, 2011 I shot barrow heath today i used 1/4-1/4 choke and 8 shot all round.i hit 90 and didnt even win my class{a}.90 is not an A class average its a AAA average these shoots need to tighten up or everyone will be in AA. bornfree Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goose basher Posted August 28, 2011 Report Share Posted August 28, 2011 went and shot kegworth today i am A class, and shot 63 martin myers was there and only put an 86 on the board made me feel a little better but not much Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Azzurri Posted August 28, 2011 Report Share Posted August 28, 2011 I shot barrow heath today i used 1/4-1/4 choke and 8 shot all round.i hit 90 and didnt even win my class{a}.90 is not an A class average its a AAA average these shoots need to tighten up or everyone will be in AA. bornfree I know the standard of shooting has/seems to have gone up in recent years and grounds these days have to do everything they can to get 'bums on seats' and that often means steadier shoots to keep the majority of their customers happy week in week out. I used to enjoy grounds like Grimesthorpe years ago,you always came away from there feeling like you'd been tested and usually H/G was somewhere in the high 80s,also if you'd had a bad stand or two you could rescue your score,you can't do that on some of the steadier shoots today where 95+ is not unusual. I fully agree with you,but i've got a feeling we may be the minority Azzurri. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beretta Posted August 29, 2011 Report Share Posted August 29, 2011 im with you on this one :good: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EdSolomons Posted August 29, 2011 Report Share Posted August 29, 2011 Me three Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
100milesaway Posted August 29, 2011 Report Share Posted August 29, 2011 (edited) Yep, i agree. from Auntie. :good:I remember shooting the last shoot at Welbough Grange,I managed a 53 and shot my socks off to get it. Every single stand was like a pool shoot, but it was really enjoyable because every one there knew that it was set up hard. I think it had a £500 high gun prize or something unusual like that. People were queueing up all day to shoot the 100 birder. Edited August 29, 2011 by 100milesaway Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DSPUK Posted August 29, 2011 Report Share Posted August 29, 2011 Catton Hall today --Should have lit woodburner and stayed at home Met Mr Potter on rabbit stand - he assured me the rabbit will stop and put it's hands up when I pull trigger - He fibbed - they put hands up when they have rolled to a stop. :blush: dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chard Posted August 29, 2011 Report Share Posted August 29, 2011 Yes, I prefer a bit of a challenging shoot, not been to Shugborough since it suddenly got easy when the ground went up for sale, not been to Kingsley Moor for ages either. God knows why I like challenging shoots after today though :lol: Went to Orston for the first time today, met Al (Canthitathing) there, and we gave it a go. We were **** Especially me, I was even more **** than Al Both in the 60's, very poor effort for a good and interesting course. There were a few real tough birds, but most of it was very doable, I just didn't do it It's got like it's me looking at the clay and some other **** shooting the gun. My head is just not on the game. Thankfully, my score was below the cut-off, so it won't count towards my CPSA classification I've got to shoot the British Open at Hodnet on Friday, because I've already paid upfront (otherwise I wouldn't bother)but then I'll just settle down to a bit of skeet. That's all I wanted to do today to be honest Today was just an absurd waste of money. Must have cost me £50 in petrol. A £100 day out, just to shoot like a cock The only high point of the day was the T shirt which Al got printed for me by his mate :lol: :lol: Cheers Al, I'll wear it with pride! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter De La Mare Posted August 29, 2011 Report Share Posted August 29, 2011 Paulos, top shooting buddy, apart from the event anxiety on the Sporting Chard, *****. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
timps Posted August 29, 2011 Report Share Posted August 29, 2011 Went to Orston for the first time today, met Al (Canthitathing) there, and we gave it a go. We were **** I am so glad I stayed in bed .... Did you pick up my substitutional winnings from Orston ? I expect its enough to go and see a good coach I was laughing my head off when Al text me a photo of the T shirt lol..... does it fit ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chard Posted August 29, 2011 Report Share Posted August 29, 2011 (edited) I am so glad I stayed in bed .... Did you pick up my substitutional winnings from Orston ? I expect its enough to go and see a good coach I was laughing my head off when Al text me a photo of the T shirt lol..... does it fit ? Yes, I've got your filthy ill-gotten gains I might give part of it to you on Friday, less commission and expenses. The T shirt fits, I'll wear it Friday. El Magnifico I expect it will **** with rain or something and I'll need a ******* Sou'wester, it is Hodnet after all Incidentally, what the **** are "substitutional winnings"? Illiterate ****. Edited August 29, 2011 by Chard Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mungler Posted August 29, 2011 Report Share Posted August 29, 2011 Paulos, good result there squire - the ESP score was all in your head - you couldn't believe your luck with the good cumulative score and being out front, then you got nervy, dropped a few and then the elastic band in your bonce went... and you put in what we could call a "Chard score". You can see why anyone who competes at the top of their game (in any game) will have had some time with a sports head shrinker. Live and learn and all that - if it doesn't kill you it makes you stronger etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Azzurri Posted August 29, 2011 Report Share Posted August 29, 2011 Orston for me too today That was a shoot,total quality (as always)really good targets,Charlie & Rob did a great job Certainly came away feeling tested and like i'd had value for money Should have had a go on the Pool first to get my eye in as i raided the recycling bin last night for a bit of cardboard to raise my comb,made a hash of stand 1&2 dropping 5 targets but then got used to things and finished on 85. Glad i used the cardboard and not the Fajita with Chard only a couple of stands in front of me Azzurri. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chard Posted August 29, 2011 Report Share Posted August 29, 2011 Glad i used the cardboard and not the Fajita with Chard only a couple of stands in front of me Azzurri. You should have got Tracy to sew a little cushion thing for it, you know it makes sense. I wouldn't bother asking your Mrs though :lol: Well shot gimpo, I beat you on stands 1 & 2. Then it all went to cock Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EdSolomons Posted August 29, 2011 Report Share Posted August 29, 2011 I went Orston too after kegworth; good shoot that's what sporting should be like. None of this skeet chokes ok on every stand rubbish. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
canthitathing Posted August 29, 2011 Report Share Posted August 29, 2011 Orston for me too today That was a shoot,total quality (as always)really good targets,Charlie & Rob did a great job Certainly came away feeling tested and like i'd had value for money Should have had a go on the Pool first to get my eye in as i raided the recycling bin last night for a bit of cardboard to raise my comb,made a hash of stand 1&2 dropping 5 targets but then got used to things and finished on 85. Glad i used the cardboard and not the Fajita with Chard only a couple of stands in front of me Azzurri. I fully expected to see you in the 90's G. I ended on 67, which just about holds my B class . Shot the first 2 stands and the final stand OK (ish). It was the middle 10 stands that I was pants Worst I've ever seen Chard shoot , just couldn't get it together so he's off down the Tarp route now, Still, he was pleased with his T shirt Timps had the best Idea to get ratted the night before and stay in bed Good call mate British open next to embarrass myself throw my gun away look forward to Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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