eon Report post Posted February 25 Who' shooting it this year? First time for me, any tips from people who have shot it before most welcome Thanks in advance Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Catamong Report post Posted February 25 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. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bornfree Report post Posted February 25 You can shoot it over two days if you wish Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Savage10FP Report post Posted February 25 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 👍👍 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Savage10FP Report post Posted February 25 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! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
a303 Report post Posted April 3 It’s an excellent shoot. You’ll thoroughly enjoy it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shaun4860 Report post Posted April 7 Me Bunnykiller & Will Poon are shooting it on Wednesday/Thursday Highlight of the year.... 4th time for us Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Evil Elvis Report post Posted April 9 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 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bornfree Report post Posted April 9 A bloke who lives down the road from me shot it today and hit 194 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Evil Elvis Report post Posted April 10 bloody hell!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
samboy Report post Posted April 10 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 . Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bornfree Report post Posted April 10 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 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PPP Report post Posted April 10 13 minutes ago, bornfree said: he's got the same name as you Sam Green? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Catamong Report post Posted April 10 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. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hamster Report post Posted April 10 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. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
derek720 Report post Posted April 10 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 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Evil Elvis Report post Posted April 12 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 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shaun4860 Report post Posted April 12 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 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Evil Elvis Report post Posted April 12 The shame......................... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Catamong Report post Posted April 12 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. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DanBettin Report post Posted April 13 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. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hamster Report post Posted April 13 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. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Savage10FP Report post Posted April 13 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! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Evil Elvis Report post Posted April 14 Looks like they added up my scores wrong and put me in veteran!!! 178 I wish!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shaun4860 Report post Posted April 14 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 😊 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
