Rob85 Posted August 1, 2024 Report Share Posted August 1, 2024 I never got to see it live but turkey winning a silver medal with a guy who looks like he's shooting cans off his back fence. There's a lot to be said for skill over fancy equipment Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mice! Posted August 1, 2024 Report Share Posted August 1, 2024 He shot brilliantly 👏 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TIGHTCHOKE Posted August 1, 2024 Report Share Posted August 1, 2024 Marvellous. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marsh man Posted August 1, 2024 Report Share Posted August 1, 2024 32 minutes ago, TIGHTCHOKE said: Marvellous. Going slightly off track Dave , why can't they show you a small live photo of the clay the person is shooting at , I watched the final bit of our gold medal winner shooting trap , it was nigh on impossible to see the clay and the only interest was he was shooting for his country , what he was shooting at I can only guess . MM Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TIGHTCHOKE Posted August 1, 2024 Report Share Posted August 1, 2024 John, do you need a LARGER television set? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
welsh1 Posted August 1, 2024 Report Share Posted August 1, 2024 13 minutes ago, marsh man said: Going slightly off track Dave , why can't they show you a small live photo of the clay the person is shooting at , I watched the final bit of our gold medal winner shooting trap , it was nigh on impossible to see the clay and the only interest was he was shooting for his country , what he was shooting at I can only guess . MM Because the clay direction is random and a camera cannot find follow and focus on a clay travelling fast, by the time it had tried the clay is shattered by the speed of the shooter. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TIGHTCHOKE Posted August 1, 2024 Report Share Posted August 1, 2024 (edited) Yusuf Dikec won silver in his 5th Olympic games and took far less specialist equipment and just got on with it. Good on him. Edited August 1, 2024 by TIGHTCHOKE Syntax. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob85 Posted August 1, 2024 Author Report Share Posted August 1, 2024 31 minutes ago, TIGHTCHOKE said: Yusuf Dikec won silver in his 5th Olympic games and took far less specialist equipment and just got on with it. Good on him. Imagine how different the medal table could look if the shooting sports done away with things like specialist rifle slings, shooting jackets, visors to blank one eye etc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ditchman Posted August 1, 2024 Report Share Posted August 1, 2024 They are complaining that he is an "ex hitman"...........HHhhahhahhhahahhaaaaaaaaa Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marsh man Posted August 1, 2024 Report Share Posted August 1, 2024 2 hours ago, welsh1 said: Because the clay direction is random and a camera cannot find follow and focus on a clay travelling fast, by the time it had tried the clay is shattered by the speed of the shooter. Yes I understand there is a logical reason why that can't be done , but with all the modern tech nowadays where they can capture a bullet in flight you would think they could come up with something better than standing behind the person who is shooting and just watch him / her pointing the gun in the general direction and pulling the trigger , it don't really make it compulsive viewing , well that's only my thinking . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oowee Posted August 1, 2024 Report Share Posted August 1, 2024 That is a true sportsman. If you have a go at any pistol target shooting, the skill level required is insane. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mice! Posted August 2, 2024 Report Share Posted August 2, 2024 There is hope for all of us yet to win an Olympic medal 🤣🤣🤣 On 01/08/2024 at 09:10, Rob85 said: never got to see it live but turkey winning a silver medal with a guy who looks like he's shooting cans off his back fence. Sounds like that's just what he's been doing 😁 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Penelope Posted August 2, 2024 Report Share Posted August 2, 2024 6 minutes ago, Mice! said: There is hope for all of us yet to win an Olympic medal 🤣🤣🤣 Sounds like that's just what he's been doing 😁 Fair play to him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
100milesaway Posted August 2, 2024 Report Share Posted August 2, 2024 I've got a new hero. From Auntie. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gordon R Posted August 2, 2024 Report Share Posted August 2, 2024 Well done to the lad. He has the likeability factor. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toontastic Posted August 4, 2024 Report Share Posted August 4, 2024 As it was a mixed doubles event, congratulations must also go to his shooting partner. Apparently she also displayed a laid back attitude when shooting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
.357shooter Posted August 4, 2024 Report Share Posted August 4, 2024 bit like all the gear and no idea.other sports if you have money it does give you an edge ie bench rest shooting.just hope some idiot coach does not get his hands on him and tell him he is doing everything wrong and must do the right thing just like in archery. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chaseorbechased Posted August 4, 2024 Report Share Posted August 4, 2024 It proves you just need your eye in not the equipment Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
enfieldspares Posted August 4, 2024 Report Share Posted August 4, 2024 I always mostly shot pistols with both eyes open. Shotgun too. But rifles unless on a CQB Range I shot with one eye closed at moment of firing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Remimax Posted August 5, 2024 Report Share Posted August 5, 2024 The Eric slim copper thing is all bull**** the guys been competing and winning comps for years. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mice! Posted August 5, 2024 Report Share Posted August 5, 2024 Seen a few things moaning that his shooting partner isn't getting a mention, probably because he looked like he'd just showed up and shot. But take a look at this picture, the hand in the pocket must have been a training method, well shot both of them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Penelope Posted August 5, 2024 Report Share Posted August 5, 2024 17 minutes ago, Mice! said: probably because he looked like he'd just showed up and shot. That's the crux of it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TIGHTCHOKE Posted August 6, 2024 Report Share Posted August 6, 2024 I really do enjoy their relaxed "just get on with it" approach. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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