eon Posted February 25, 2018 Report Share Posted February 25, 2018 Who' shooting it this year? First time for me, any tips from people who have shot it before most welcome Thanks in advance Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catamong Posted February 25, 2018 Report Share Posted February 25, 2018 I'm doing it on the Wednesday, always a good shoot, some people find it mentally tough to shoot 200 in one day, you have to really concentrate hard over the last 50 or so birds. No other tips, apart from you'll need at least 200 shells. Cat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bornfree Posted February 25, 2018 Report Share Posted February 25, 2018 You can shoot it over two days if you wish Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Savage10FP Posted February 25, 2018 Report Share Posted February 25, 2018 1 hour ago, Catamong said: I'm doing it on the Wednesday, always a good shoot, some people find it mentally tough to shoot 200 in one day, you have to really concentrate hard over the last 50 or so birds. No other tips, apart from you'll need at least 200 shells. Cat. Was looking for the other posts, but that's the other "Essex masters" Cancelled my Thursday and requested Wednesday! Full day 200 clays ?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Savage10FP Posted February 25, 2018 Report Share Posted February 25, 2018 Ps Good selection of targets to suit everyone! Don't get overwhelmed because its a big shoot! You'll have a great time. I shot it first time last year and loved it! Driving down from Manchester, shooting 200! Then a leisurely drive back! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
a303 Posted April 3, 2018 Report Share Posted April 3, 2018 It’s an excellent shoot. You’ll thoroughly enjoy it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shaun4860 Posted April 7, 2018 Report Share Posted April 7, 2018 Me Bunnykiller & Will Poon are shooting it on Wednesday/Thursday Highlight of the year.... 4th time for us Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Evil Elvis Posted April 9, 2018 Report Share Posted April 9, 2018 Poured down all day, Ben Husthswaite straighted the Black in the squad in front of us!!!! I shot like a **** 75 and 73 slipping soaking back into mediocrity Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bornfree Posted April 9, 2018 Report Share Posted April 9, 2018 A bloke who lives down the road from me shot it today and hit 194 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Evil Elvis Posted April 10, 2018 Report Share Posted April 10, 2018 bloody hell!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
samboy Posted April 10, 2018 Report Share Posted April 10, 2018 22 hours ago, bornfree said: A bloke who lives down the road from me shot it today and hit 194 I dont hit that many all year and i go every week . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bornfree Posted April 10, 2018 Report Share Posted April 10, 2018 2 hours ago, samboy said: I dont hit that many all year and i go every week . he's got the same name as you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PPP Posted April 10, 2018 Report Share Posted April 10, 2018 13 minutes ago, bornfree said: he's got the same name as you Sam Green? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catamong Posted April 10, 2018 Report Share Posted April 10, 2018 Having shot it today in pretty good weather, all things considered, probably a slightly "softer" layout than previous years, but still plenty of tricky targets to catch people out. Some very unusual targets, including 2 skimmed across the surface of the lake on the final stand of the Red layout, never seen that done before..??..(I did hit both of them..!) Well shot to fellow PW member derek720, who was going seriously well and finished on a very respectable 179.. I struggled a bit over both layouts and missed some very simple targets, mostly in front, with an 88 on both Red & Black, to finish on a 176.. Still, it was nice to meet up with other fellow shooters that I hadn't seen for some time, there is a massive entry this year, around 2,500 shooters, good luck to those who are still to shoot, the only advice I can give is to take nothing for granted, and, for Gods sake, bring your wellies, 'cos it's seriously wet underfoot..! Cat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hamster Posted April 10, 2018 Report Share Posted April 10, 2018 90 Red 87 Black, would have liked a few more on the Black but missed twelve birds from stands 2-7 then only one more miss between 8-13. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
derek720 Posted April 10, 2018 Report Share Posted April 10, 2018 this was the first time i have shot it will shoot it next year 92 on the red and 87 on the black should have done better but a very good shoot Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Evil Elvis Posted April 12, 2018 Report Share Posted April 12, 2018 Well shot Cat, your in good form!!! I shot 96 clays the day before shot an 89 thought it might warm e up for the masters, firstly it poured down all day, I hate shooting in the rain, and I think I ran out of concentration and arm strength!!! I was rubbish Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shaun4860 Posted April 12, 2018 Report Share Posted April 12, 2018 I shot Wed/Thurs 71 Black 78 Red 2 more than last so happy enough....but missed some very silly targets ? Just waiting for next year now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Evil Elvis Posted April 12, 2018 Report Share Posted April 12, 2018 The shame......................... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catamong Posted April 12, 2018 Report Share Posted April 12, 2018 8 hours ago, Evil Elvis said: Well shot Cat, your in good form!!! I shot 96 clays the day before shot an 89 thought it might warm e up for the masters, firstly it poured down all day, I hate shooting in the rain, and I think I ran out of concentration and arm strength!!! I was rubbish Thanks matey, I've shot better, but, in fairness I've not done that much over the Winter as I've been chasing the (very elusive) pigeons, it's not been a good season on them this Winter..! All the best, Cat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DanBettin Posted April 13, 2018 Report Share Posted April 13, 2018 Envy anyone who managed to attend this, sounds like a great event. I don't think I'm at a level I could perform well at anyway, for now, but I have my sights set on next year. Congrats to all of you, haven't seen a bad score posted in this thread yet, done very well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hamster Posted April 13, 2018 Report Share Posted April 13, 2018 2 hours ago, DanBettin said: Envy anyone who managed to attend this, sounds like a great event. I don't think I'm at a level I could perform well at anyway, for now, but I have my sights set on next year. Congrats to all of you, haven't seen a bad score posted in this thread yet, done very well. If I'm honest in terms of difficulty I've had many harder regular reg rounds. People often over eulogise certain shoots and I think it's more to do with the fact that it's a 5-6 day shoot with 2k odd people taking part and that many shoot it all in one day which is nice in itself, add in the atmosphere, the relative virginity of the layouts and the fact we all want to know who comes on top that gets us all talking. In pure target terms nobody should fear entering. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Savage10FP Posted April 13, 2018 Report Share Posted April 13, 2018 5 hours ago, DanBettin said: Envy anyone who managed to attend this, sounds like a great event. I don't think I'm at a level I could perform well at anyway, for now, but I have my sights set on next year. Congrats to all of you, haven't seen a bad score posted in this thread yet, done very well. Get it booked and enjoy! I did the 4+hr drive down and shot both courses and headed home that day! I'm nothing special (But strive to improve) I shot red 74 and black 78! Missed some right sitters (Coz I rush things and a lack of concentration/focus on occasion) and looking back.......Could have easily been 80's both courses! I thought Red was easier in my eyes but made a mess of things with silly misses. To me red was closer in whilst black required a little lead...........Time to reflect and improve on my errors! This was my 2nd time at this event and I've loved every one! Will be booking next year!! I too have attended much tougher reg shoots! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Evil Elvis Posted April 14, 2018 Report Share Posted April 14, 2018 Looks like they added up my scores wrong and put me in veteran!!! 178 I wish!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shaun4860 Posted April 14, 2018 Report Share Posted April 14, 2018 3 hours ago, Evil Elvis said: Looks like they added up my scores wrong and put me in veteran!!! 178 I wish!!! To be fair you look like a veteran ? As Hamster says, nobody should fear this shoot, it's not set up to beat you by speed or distance, I like to think of it as a thinking mans shoot.... Its the highlight of my year, chance to spend a few days away with people I may only see once or twice a year, plus a bit of shooting ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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