davyt63 1,845 Posted October 24, 2010 Report Share Posted October 24, 2010 hi every one chaz & i went over to a new HFT course which has opend in our area,so we thought we would go try it out and meet up with paul AKA nightwish of here! i got talking to the owner of the HFT course and land owner,and they are keen to have us there for a meet,next year air rifles only here is the site http://www.old-downs-pursuits.co.uk/air-rifle-shooting-hft-ft zero range,which is still under development us enjoying the course,which there was some challenging shots.Sean had a 25 target course this morning,and chaz & i only managed 38 each out of 50.a well put together course with plenty of awkward shots toilet Facilities canteen and for the females shooter's and this is Sean's wife,who was doing some bacon butties this morning they have worked hard to get this HFT course up and going,and i think they have done a great job in such a short time 8 weeks.sorry about the quality of the pics ( new digital came) cheep so this place gets a big thumbs up from me & chaz!!!!! regards davy Quote Link to post
Malt 379 Posted October 24, 2010 Report Share Posted October 24, 2010 HFT is a waste of good lead in my opinion... Never tried it myself, I don't think there's a range anywhere near me. Could be a nice way to spend a few hours brushing up on your skills & have a laugh with your mates. Quote Link to post
davyt63 1,845 Posted October 24, 2010 Author Report Share Posted October 24, 2010 HFT is a waste of good lead in my opinion... Never tried it myself, I don't think there's a range anywhere near me. Could be a nice way to spend a few hours brushing up on your skills & have a laugh with your mates. hi malt how are you buddy as scuba1 says if ya cant eat it dont shoot it but its good fun for a social meet though regards davy Quote Link to post
Phantom 631 Posted October 24, 2010 Report Share Posted October 24, 2010 Hey guy's That place looks ideal do we still get to set up the BBQ etc? Don't forget though we want a long range shot of 100 yards Very nice find Davy, very nice indeed Phantom Quote Link to post
davyt63 1,845 Posted October 24, 2010 Author Report Share Posted October 24, 2010 Hey guy's That place looks ideal do we still get to set up the BBQ etc? Don't forget though we want a long range shot of 100 yards Very nice find Davy, very nice indeed Phantom hi tony for you Anything!!!! Quote Link to post
Nightwish 2 Posted October 24, 2010 Report Share Posted October 24, 2010 Big thumbs up from me as well And a big thank you to Davy and Chaz for helping out a newbie Quote Link to post
Marksman 934 Posted October 24, 2010 Report Share Posted October 24, 2010 Hats off to ya mate! I thought the same about HFT till I had a go at the AA meet. It's more or less proof to yourself you can do it in any given situation and the satisfaction when you see that plate fall. You'll have to let us know when the meet will be mate so me n wor kid can venture down Darryl Quote Link to post
mikeyblue 28 Posted October 24, 2010 Report Share Posted October 24, 2010 Yep same here would be bang up for it. I have started doing a fair bit of HFT, and have found it has increased my marksmanship. My range finding and wind estimation has improved lots. There is also a lot of knowledge at the club I benefit from. It has improved my shooting in the field also, making me more comfortable to take longer shots in less ideal conditions. I agree its not for everyone, but it has worked wonders for me. Kind Regards, Mikey. Quote Link to post
Ron Weasley 83 Posted October 24, 2010 Report Share Posted October 24, 2010 I've wanted to have a go at HFT for a while, if for nothing else other than social reasons, but there's not a club within a reasonable distance of me. That place looks pretty good, and I'd definitely be up for a meet there next year. Even though it is nearly 5 hours away! Quote Link to post
Phantom 631 Posted October 24, 2010 Report Share Posted October 24, 2010 (edited) Nightwish? The handle anything to do with the band? Just got a load of their cd's but not listened to them yet. I've wanted to have a go at HFT for a while, if for nothing else other than social reasons, but there's not a club within a reasonable distance of me. That place looks pretty good, and I'd definitely be up for a meet there next year. Even though it is nearly 5 hours away! Hey Ron, The last meet was the 1st time I'd actually done a full course. I'd had the odd shot at Roos, but never did the course because I never considdered myself good enough for HFT Simply because its very, very competative round here and the locals tend to use things like Styers and Ripley's etc..... I only took part in Davy's and Chaz's because I had made the journey from up here and thought 'what the ell, I'm here I'll give it a go, got sod all to loose, I'm not here to win, just to meet people and if I come last its no big deal really' That was the attitude I took, I was there for the social side. And what a weekend it was, good food, good beer, amazing atmosphere and amazingly nice people So if Gary, Shannon and Darryl can make it down by car and me using public transport you can too cuz you'll have a wonderful time with the rest of us. Phantom Edited October 24, 2010 by Phantom Quote Link to post
Ron Weasley 83 Posted October 24, 2010 Report Share Posted October 24, 2010 Hey Ron, The last meet was the 1st time I'd actually done a full course. I'd had the odd shot at Roos, but never did the course because I never considdered myself good enough for HFT Simply because its very, very competative round here and the locals tend to use things like Styers and Ripley's etc..... I only took part in Davy's and Chaz's because I had made the journey from up here and thought 'what the ell, I'm here I'll give it a go, got sod all to loose, I'm not here to win, just to meet people and if I come last its no big deal really' That was the attitude I took, I was there for the social side. And what a weekend it was, good food, good beer, amazing atmosphere and amazingly nice people So if Gary, Shannon and Darryl can make it down by car and me using public transport you can too cuz you'll have a wonderful time with the rest of us. Phantom Oh, I'll make it don't worry! You get used to having to drive miles and miles when you live where I do! Quote Link to post
Phantom 631 Posted October 24, 2010 Report Share Posted October 24, 2010 Fantastic Ron, I'll look forward to meeting you in person Phantom Quote Link to post
zini 1,939 Posted October 24, 2010 Report Share Posted October 24, 2010 Yep, Ill second that. The meet was my first meet ever too, and first time at HFT. It was a brilliant weekend and both me and Laura really enjoyed it apart from my sore head saturday morning, Garfield and Reggaemans fault and me getting beaten, well hammered by laura on the HFT course Mindya i wasnt the only one to be beat by a girl was i Gary? LOL Chicks and r10's Midya she didnt manage the 10mm target at 5 metres If we both get another invite from Davys meet next Summer shes having the new Ultra . Hopefully i might stand some sort of chance then Got to say the HFT courses are real fun and if set up correctly test the shooter well. Add a cross wind from a valley like ours was and the targets set out at weird ranges and you have a real test. ATB Si Quote Link to post
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