Peter De La Mare Posted March 15, 2009 Author Report Share Posted March 15, 2009 Well, I need to take a step back and review what I've changed that's messing me up. Shoot poorly again today. 65/84 at JJ's. Normally I shoot the same as by partner, or there's 1 or 2 clays between us for the last 6 months, and he got 79/84. Didn't help that I'd noticed that the stock on my new Guerini Maxum has split in exactly the same way as the Summit I had. I'm absolutely gutted by this. I've just had a huge run of bad luck recently, I'm hoping I'm just paying the price for a recent piece of good luck that I've had and that it'll all pass over soon. I have returned to the gym and working out, I wonder if that's changed something? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigweed Posted March 15, 2009 Report Share Posted March 15, 2009 (edited) Something to do with the **** perhaps !!! did a 74 and a 61 both ex 100 at Dartford today Edited March 15, 2009 by Bigweed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mungler Posted March 15, 2009 Report Share Posted March 15, 2009 Did the White Bear with the Essex gang today; won't be going back again It took forever to get round 5 stands of 10 birds and it wasn't exactly fulfilling. We then did a mad rush down to Copfurn and before running out of time we shot 8 out of the 10 stands all as simmo pairs - was a good laugh, sped things along and was quite testing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter De La Mare Posted March 15, 2009 Author Report Share Posted March 15, 2009 Did the White Bear with the Essex gang today; won't be going back again It took forever to get round 5 stands of 10 birds and it wasn't exactly fulfilling. I suspected that would be the general outcome. What'd ya get? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fatcatsplat Posted March 15, 2009 Report Share Posted March 15, 2009 I suspected that would be the general outcome. What'd ya get? The 'ump!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mungler Posted March 15, 2009 Report Share Posted March 15, 2009 I suspected that would be the general outcome. What'd ya get? 47/50, but you were right, with a little bit more concentration first time round or a re-entry then a 50 would be very do-able. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MC Posted March 15, 2009 Report Share Posted March 15, 2009 Well I am well and truly in the doldrums at the moment. Just cannot seem to shake it off. I shot a 37/50 this morning at my local. Should have easily been a 45. Nothing hard at all. Just on tricky stand. Still had a result and bought a nice pair of Oakleys with 3 lenses for £70. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bagsy Posted March 15, 2009 Report Share Posted March 15, 2009 What'd ya get? The 'ump!! ........and hungry. Very, very hungry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
throdgrain Posted March 15, 2009 Report Share Posted March 15, 2009 I got 67 at Horne. And I'm going to cry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catamong Posted March 15, 2009 Report Share Posted March 15, 2009 I shot the Essex County FITASC champs at Hepworth Hall today, the lovely weather was a real bonus, but, as ever at this ground, you had to work for every bird. I started with a 20, then a dreadful 17 , then 2 more 20's to finish on a 77. :blink: Cheryl Hall was on our squad, my goodness, can she shoot, she was a tad unlucky with a couple of rabbits that bounced just as she pulled the trigger, but still put in a very creditable 86. Dave Izzard looked like winning it with a stunning 90, excellent shooting. Now, in terms of the "MC style" excuses, I'll quote from page 1 of his book: 1. I don't shoot much FITASC, (it's all gun down, and even though you do get 2 shots at the singles, it's still harder than English Sporting). 2. I was wearing a brand new skeet vest from my kind sponsor. 3. I've switched ammo to Hull Sovereigns and they take a bit of getting used to..!! Cat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fuzrat Posted March 15, 2009 Report Share Posted March 15, 2009 I shot a 32 at weston wood today not the easiest track but did shoot a bit like a w*nker. To carry on with Cats excuses, I was shooting my new gun and takes a lot of getting used to, had the comb set too high and was shooting like a trap gun. Missing most stuff over the top. Nice place tho :blink: Fuzrat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catamong Posted March 15, 2009 Report Share Posted March 15, 2009 Wow...Fuzzy,.......a 32 , you're capable of much better than that. :blink: Still, I suppose "the only way is up" from a score like that..?? How did the Missus get on..?? Cat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MC Posted March 15, 2009 Report Share Posted March 15, 2009 Everybody say Arrhh Poor old cat has shot his lot and could only manage a 77. As you well know I am not into excuses, I am just not shooting very well at the moment. Last week I thought it was the steel cartridges but this week no excuses just a poor performance. What do you mean it is all gun down? You brag about massive bags at pigeons, do you sit in a hide with a gun in your shoulder? Shooting gun up is for GAYLORDS. I didn't know that Marmite made skeet vests? If you are going to buy a new one why didn't you get one which fitted? I switched ammo? Bender, you are the one who is always harping on about there is no difference between cartridges and all modern ammo is good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fuzrat Posted March 15, 2009 Report Share Posted March 15, 2009 Hey Cat, Yeah thats what she said afterwards said if i shot how she knows I can that should have been worth 60 odd. just wasnt at the races for the first 6 stands, blanked 3 of them think I was more worried about wether the new gun was gonna whack me in the face than concentrating on the bird. Also gone to 32" tubes and dont seem to need as big a lead picture with them. I think I was high and over leading everything to start off. never mind off down to the shooting club tomorrow to get some shells through it and find out whats what. Michelle didnt shoot today as she is saving her pennies for tomorrow but would have probably made a right plum out of me Fuzrat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chard Posted March 15, 2009 Report Share Posted March 15, 2009 (edited) I know so many people who are not shooting at their best at the moment I don't understand it, perhaps it's the time of year :blink: Apart from me, a lot of the locals at Worsley are off form. There are a few blokes who I would expect to be in the 90's on an average round (no mean feat at Worsley) and they're barely managing 80 at the moment, in fact they're often down in the 70's . Edited March 15, 2009 by Chard Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
magman Posted March 15, 2009 Report Share Posted March 15, 2009 I know so many people who are not shooting at their best at the moment :blink: I don't understand it, perhaps it's the time of year Apart from me, a lot of the locals at Worsley are off form. There are a few blokes who I would expect to be in the 90's on an average round (no mean feat at Worsley) and they're barely managing 80 at the moment, in fact they're often down in the 70's . Thought i told you im full of cold Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chard Posted March 15, 2009 Report Share Posted March 15, 2009 Thought i told you im full of cold Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian E Posted March 15, 2009 Report Share Posted March 15, 2009 Got a stright at Worsley, ok only one stand but it's a first for me ! the rabbit with the fast going away, if you know worsley. Rest of them i shot like a tart Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Evil Elvis Posted March 15, 2009 Report Share Posted March 15, 2009 It was quite interesting shooting copfurn as pairs all the way round!! Suprisigly some of the pairs that we all looke dta and went nah ah were actually hitable if you were quick....less time for your brain to ****!!!! Thoroughly enyoyable gents(and Sue)......Now i guess it wont only be work that says I have the kiss of death The scores ex 64 were: Mungler 49 Brokenman 48 Evil elvis 42 Big Russ 40 ( with that superb but loud new gun of his!!!) Baglady 38 Chris Nicols 37 Fatcatsplat 31 Mrs Brokenman Im not allowed to say!!! But her allemn key was lose, she had a mounting problem and Brokenman didnt give her time to brush her hair!!! Bllody hell she'll be giving master Mung competition on his bag of excuses soon............. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mungler Posted March 15, 2009 Report Share Posted March 15, 2009 <coughs> I would add that I shot my pairs in the reverse order to everyone else. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Evil Elvis Posted March 15, 2009 Report Share Posted March 15, 2009 Nah ah....not ALL of them!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mungler Posted March 15, 2009 Report Share Posted March 15, 2009 6 out of 8 then Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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fuzrat Posted March 17, 2009 Report Share Posted March 17, 2009 woo hoo just got the full Weston wood results and I shot a 37 not a 32, Damn missus trying to do me with her dodgy maths Still pretty poor but not last. phew Fuzrat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paulos Posted March 17, 2009 Report Share Posted March 17, 2009 You'll be fine once you get used to that new gun Mr Fuzz Browning Ultras are the way forward (Until I bin mine and get a perazzi !!). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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