berettaman1 Posted April 4, 2008 Report Share Posted April 4, 2008 I see first Sat/ Sun week in May the English/next day the British All Round is being held at Northampton Shooting Club. Hhm , how about it Cat? lets go and have a crack?...Anybody else want to come and squad up?Should be interesting!!!I see Tony the "Outlaw "is reffing at the event!!Cheers, Ron. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catamong Posted April 4, 2008 Report Share Posted April 4, 2008 Hi Ron, Belated Birthday wishes, how's the head today..?? I shot the British (or was it English?), A/R at Northampton many years ago, I can't even remember the format. I think it was: 30 Sporting 25 Skeet 25 DTL (Single Barrel) 10 Pairs Double Rise Would that make sense or have I got it all wrong? I wouldn't mind shooting it, I'll see a bit nearer the time. Cat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
berettaman1 Posted April 4, 2008 Author Report Share Posted April 4, 2008 Hiya Cat, Yes Tony says best to shoot it early cos the sun is in your eyes on the Skeet layout, Its normally - 25 Sporting, 25 skeet, 25 s/b,DTL and 25 ABT.To be honest I only shoot A/R once or twice a year, and its allways the sporting!! I fall down on.!! I would like a crack on the Saturday (English) If you want. I will shoot on the same squad as yourself!. PS my head is fine! its the the rest of my body with the hangover! ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MC Posted April 4, 2008 Report Share Posted April 4, 2008 Do you two guys mind if I gatecrash the party? I was planning on doing this one and had already spoken to Outlaw about it. It would be good to shoot with someone I know (ish) Cheers Martin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
berettaman1 Posted April 4, 2008 Author Report Share Posted April 4, 2008 Yes MC , look foreward to it, I have never shot either championship before so I am looking foreward to the English, which is on a Saturday. Cheers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MC Posted April 4, 2008 Report Share Posted April 4, 2008 Well I have never shot ABT ever, ever so it should be a laugh. Now for the posts, What chokes should I use? What's the best cartridge for ABT? Where can I get a trap stock to fit my Blaser? :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
berettaman1 Posted April 4, 2008 Author Report Share Posted April 4, 2008 Well I have never shot ABT ever, ever so it should be a laugh. Now for the posts, What chokes should I use? What's the best cartridge for ABT? Where can I get a trap stock to fit my Blaser? :lol: I dont know!, whats the best.177 or .22?I have a gat airpistol that shoots darts through 45 gallon oil drums, I am hoping to put it on ticket when its tuned up a bit more!! :blink: :look: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Evil Elvis Posted April 4, 2008 Report Share Posted April 4, 2008 How much is it? I might come along for the crack!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paulos Posted April 5, 2008 Report Share Posted April 5, 2008 I enjoy shooting A/R Anyone fancy putting in a squad on Saturday then? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bob300w Posted April 5, 2008 Report Share Posted April 5, 2008 "I dont know!, whats the best.177 or .22?I have a gat airpistol that shoots darts through 45 gallon oil drums, I am hoping to put it on ticket when its tuned up a bit more!! " Don't forget that you need your permission uprated for the higher power with the gat, and dispose of those oil drums in an environmentally friendy fashion. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roadkill Posted April 5, 2008 Report Share Posted April 5, 2008 im there mate will try and bring down a few of the midland mob with me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Evil Elvis Posted April 6, 2008 Report Share Posted April 6, 2008 Whats abt? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chard Posted April 6, 2008 Report Share Posted April 6, 2008 Whats abt? Acheingly big testicles Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Evil Elvis Posted April 6, 2008 Report Share Posted April 6, 2008 Yeah i know that...I alwasy have that problem.....but whats atb in clay terms? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Markio Posted April 6, 2008 Report Share Posted April 6, 2008 Automatic Ball Trap. Sounds painful to be honest. I think it a bit like DTL, the clay is launched away from you but at random height and angle. I think anyway... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MC Posted April 6, 2008 Report Share Posted April 6, 2008 This might help, ABT I have never shot it or seen it shot so it will be a laugh if nothing else. Can't be much harder than shooting sporting surely. It just varies on the same stand. Bit like my tuesday night club. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cranfield Posted April 6, 2008 Report Share Posted April 6, 2008 I occasionally shoot ABT and its surprising how different the targets are presented as you move along the shooting positions, plus factor in the randomness of the angle of the presentation and it calls for a high level of concentration. A friend of mine who is very good at ABT tries to take the target as quickly as possible. I find it needs a lot more concentration that Sporting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DramaQueen Posted April 21, 2008 Report Share Posted April 21, 2008 There is another squad of Buckinghamshire shooters booked in for both days. Anyone else booked in yet? Sarah Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catamong Posted April 21, 2008 Report Share Posted April 21, 2008 I'd like to have a go, but I've now got other plans for that weekend, shoot well folks..!! Cat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catamong Posted April 21, 2008 Report Share Posted April 21, 2008 This might help, ABT I have never shot it or seen it shot so it will be a laugh if nothing else. Can't be much harder than shooting sporting surely. It just varies on the same stand. Bit like my tuesday night club. The birds are a fair bit quicker than DTL, most people get caught out by the low "grass cutters" and shoot over the top. As Cranners says, most good ABT shooters take them very quickly, just pull the trigger as you swing through the bird, they don't generally need much "lead" if you've got a fast swing, and don't forget to use that second barrel if you miss with the first..!! Chokes of 1/2 & 3/4 will be plenty if you've got a reasonably fast swing. Common faults by those who've not shot it before are: Calling "Pull" before you're 100% ready. Head lifting off stock, (particularly on 2nd barrel shots) Incorrect foot placement, you need to think about this on every station to make sure you can swing smoothly on those extreme right or left handers. Cat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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