zini 1,939 Posted February 7, 2011 Report Share Posted February 7, 2011 (edited) Hi lads, I just wanted to congratulate Ste (Rossi_J) for a cracking win today at the HFT friendly comp in Swindon. I’m not sure if someone will do a full post so I’ll only keep it brief as I don’t want to poop on someone else’s strawberries. With a 25 mile per hour wind blowing left to right Ste managed a credible 53 out of a max possible score of 60. He shot very well indeed from all the recognised shooting positions with his AA S410 giving a perfect demonstration of precision shooting in adverse conditions. I thought that I was going to pip him at one stage with the new HW100T, but it wasn’t to be and he was the better man on the day beating me into second place with 50 points. I don’t usually say congratulations in the open forum but I have to take my hat off to the lad his performance today was nothing short of magic, so well done Ste. Take care buddy, credit due where credit earned. ATB Si. Edited February 7, 2011 by zini 1 Quote Link to post
rossi_j 99 Posted February 7, 2011 Report Share Posted February 7, 2011 (edited) Cheers si, im flatterd pal, not to mention a little chuffed with myself I wouldent shoot like that if it wasnt for the encouragement from you guys, I realy enjoy shooting with sutch a great bunch of lads, I got 53 beating my previous score of 46 and my first ever score of 42, im going to have my work cut out trying to improve on that for next time A thanks to simon also for his tips on shooting positions wich im sure gained me a couple of extra points .atb. .ste. Edited to say sory that sounds like a speech lmao Edited February 7, 2011 by rossi_j 1 Quote Link to post
zini 1,939 Posted February 7, 2011 Author Report Share Posted February 7, 2011 (edited) Nice one Ste buddy, Yep you did very well pal and I’m sure that you will go from strength to strength if you keep practicing . I’ll edit my above post to 53 buddy . I forgot to mention that after the comp we all went back to the zero range for a play on the knock downs where I managed to shoot 2 out of 3, 50 metre standing unsupported shots on a 1 and a half inch crow kill zone with the new rifle knocking it over twice in a wind . I was well chuffed with its performance for the first attempt at HFT with her . Si Edited February 7, 2011 by zini 1 Quote Link to post
pianoman 3,587 Posted February 7, 2011 Report Share Posted February 7, 2011 (edited) Yes, yes, yes! This is what I really like to hear. Top lads competing skill for skill and taking the prizes! Si you are a true sportsman and a fine ambassador for the sport in recognising Ste's accomplishment this way. Ste. Congratulations on a most creditable win in adverse winds. That makes your victory all the more well-deserved in my book. WELL DONE TO BOTH OF YOU. :clapper: :clapper: Simon Edit to add. Ste thanks sincerely for the mention buddy but, it's you that put it to work mate. I'm delighted to see you getting results by it fella! Edited February 7, 2011 by pianoman Quote Link to post
zini 1,939 Posted February 7, 2011 Author Report Share Posted February 7, 2011 (edited) Hi Simon, Thank you for your extremely kind comments friend about me and Ste . What you said about Ste is exactly what I said to him ¾ of the way through the friendly comp. That what he was achieving was even better than he actually realised, as shooting in them winds and achieving his results meant that he was a far better shot than he actually gave himself credit for. Judging changing wind speeds at various ranges from 8 to 45 yards, adjusting for hold over and lateral alignment due to wind and knocking the targets over, some as small as 10mm is no easy feat and is a lot different from potting a bunny in still conditions at 40 metres as any average hunter can do that easily. Achieving good knock downs and allowing for all the above adverse conditions are what prove a good shot. Ste did this very well today. Regarding me being a true sports man, I believe that if a person truly deserves a pat on the back for his / her achievements then they should get one . I’m sure that the lads that were on the shoot with us today will back me up when I say he shot brilliantly . Si. Edited February 7, 2011 by zini Quote Link to post
furgle 14 Posted February 7, 2011 Report Share Posted February 7, 2011 well done mate wish i had a decent enough rifle to come maybe next year guys sp for you Quote Link to post
lighthunter 81 Posted February 7, 2011 Report Share Posted February 7, 2011 well said si,steves shooting in the wind was fantastic.[congrats to you steve]but it was great to get together with you guys again.regard chaz Quote Link to post
beddylurcher 70 Posted February 7, 2011 Report Share Posted February 7, 2011 well done ste sounds like you did great. nice shooting keep it up. atb andy. Quote Link to post
hunter1989 91 Posted February 7, 2011 Report Share Posted February 7, 2011 well done that man i told you ste stick with me and your be ok Quote Link to post
rossi_j 99 Posted February 7, 2011 Report Share Posted February 7, 2011 well said si,steves shooting in the wind was fantastic.[congrats to you steve]but it was great to get together with you guys again.regard chaz Hey chaz, it was a great day and nice to see you again, plenty of banter and good fun Im so pleased there is a good bunch of lads not to far from me who are happy to let me come along and shoot with them, who I get on well with who are all good mates Thats wat its all about Cheers andy, steve shame you couldent make it again buddy I know how mutch you enjoy it, Thanks for the comments pianoman. I must say the standing shots si took were spot on, 50yd standing and did it twice so no one could call it a fluke lol The standard of shooting was very high and im sure everyones going to be kicking my ass for this next time lol .atb. .ste. Quote Link to post
hunter1989 91 Posted February 7, 2011 Report Share Posted February 7, 2011 hi ste im going this sunday if your up for it Quote Link to post
millsy44 72 Posted February 7, 2011 Report Share Posted February 7, 2011 Nice one ste sounds like you lads had a cracking day, Keep it up boys Quote Link to post
Sweeney-Todd 208 Posted February 7, 2011 Report Share Posted February 7, 2011 Hiya Ste. Congratulations mate :clapping: :clapping: :clapping: very nice shooting, AND you beat your personal best too, brilliant. I wouldnt worry too much about the lads kicking your arse next time........they just wont invite you ATB. Bill. Quote Link to post
matt_hooks 188 Posted February 7, 2011 Report Share Posted February 7, 2011 Looks like a fun day out. Where abouts in Swindon is the place? Is it the same place planned for the get together in April? (If so, stop cheating and getting practice in you lot! ) Good shooting all of you, Ste, that's a hell of a score in the winds we're experiencing! My chickens are not impressed, they're all hiding behind the shed! Quote Link to post
rossi_j 99 Posted February 7, 2011 Report Share Posted February 7, 2011 Looks like a fun day out. Where abouts in Swindon is the place? Is it the same place planned for the get together in April? (If so, stop cheating and getting practice in you lot! ) Good shooting all of you, Ste, that's a hell of a score in the winds we're experiencing! My chickens are not impressed, they're all hiding behind the shed! Thanks matt, iv only just managed to brave it and come out from behind the shed myself mate .atb. .ste. Hiya Ste.Congratulations mate :clapping: :clapping: :clapping: very nice shooting, AND you beat your personal best too, brilliant.I wouldnt worry too much about the lads kicking your arse next time........they just wont invite you ATB.Bill. Cheers bill, I hope I do get invited back but if I dont, does that make me undisputed champion or just a larry no mates? :laugh: .atb. .ste. Cheers millsy Steve, Not sure about next weekend yet mate will get back to you on that Quote Link to post
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