Slowly getting there

[Brand New]

Some of you may remember my thread about my partner. She had just had her first lesson when she was trampled by a horse and had extensive damage to her shoulder. Its now just over a year and Pauline had her first lesson since the accident. Glad to say she enjoyed it very much and has booked more lessons for the next few weeks. She already has her SGC so its just a case of finding a gun that suits and then she can shoot.

   Myself ,I have been finding it difficult after a good start. Had a soul destroying round at the local club last week. Only to then come back with  PB today on the local Sunday club. Need to buck my ideas up or the Mrs will soon be taking the Mick.

 

[Bebo]

Glad to hear she's fit again. Not sure where abouts you are?  If you're anywhere near the Kent / Sussex borders then she's welcome to have a try with my Beretta DT10 to see if one of those would suit. Stock is shortened to 13.5 inches.

I'd offer to let her try my K80, but you probably wouldn't be happy with me if she took a liking to it and made you buy her one.

 

[Brand New]

Thanks Bebo but we are way out in the westcountry . Money isnt an object if she finds the right gun for her. 

 

[Worcs]

So pleased for you and Pauline, Brand New. My wife is also a horsie fanatic and I always worry about her getting injured by one of her heard, especially as she is so accident prone.

Not sure where you are in the West Country, but if you find yourself heading towards civilisation and want a fellow newbie to shoot with, give me a shout!

 

[Sian]

Happy to hear she's fit again.

 

[Brand New]

Pauline got her own gun today,she bought a Sabbatti 20 bore o/u last week and left it at the shop to be fitted. Its had the stock shortened and a bit of weight put in to balance it correctly.She has a coaching session on Thursday with it and hopefully she has a good summer of shooting ahead.

 

[ips]

keep us updated with both of your progression ?

 

[Brand New]

Pauline picked her gun up yesterday ready for a coaching session at the local club on Thursday. Last Thursday I shot 23 out of 50 and considering the difficulty of targets I was not too disappointed. The club website shows that the average was 25 and 17 shooters scored less than me,almost all of those were seasoned shots. Progress? Quite likely I will do badly next time.

 

[Brand New]

Update,Pauline had her coaching session at the club on Thursday and it went very well. The coach has signed her off as safe to shoot a round on her own and told her to get out and practice. The gun seemed to fit her nicely so all we need to do is get her out there shooting. 

    I shot my best round yet.

 

[Finners]

Excellent news all around ?

 

[Brand New]

Took Pauline to Ashcombe today. Difficult targets for a new shooter. She did OK ,she was safe and handled the gun correctly. More practice needed and that will come next week.

 

[Brand New]

Last week I shot 3 days out of four,50 bird sporting Thursday,Friday had a rest,Saturday,shot 100 at Ashcombe (nice venue). Sunday shot 70 bird sporting at a local farm venue.

  Not as glamorous as most of you CPSA guys but I am shooting and getting better.

    So can I ask a question? Is it worth me joining the CPSA yet and travelling to registered shooting grounds? Or do I need to reach a higher level before I take the plunge?

 

[ips]

you do not need to be at any given level. Join, it will probably up your game plus you will get a class for next season.

 

[Sian]

Last week I shot 3 days out of four,50 bird sporting Thursday,Friday had a rest,Saturday,shot 100 at Ashcombe (nice venue). Sunday shot 70 bird sporting at a local farm venue.

  Not as glamorous as most of you CPSA guys but I am shooting and getting better.

    So can I ask a question? Is it worth me joining the CPSA yet and travelling to registered shooting grounds? Or do I need to reach a higher level before I take the plunge?

Do it, some may seem daunting but no-ones going to take any notice.  You'll see so many more presentations and get to know so many new people and you will hopefully watch some brilliant shooters too.  I've said this before but there is no other sport where you can shoot with multi world champions and be the bottom of the lowest class and nobody thinks twice about it.

 

[Bebo]

You don't need to join the CPSA to try out a Registered shoot.  Why not just give one a go, if you think they are for you then you can join, go more regularly and get your scores recorded.

 

[Worcs]

Last week I shot 3 days out of four,50 bird sporting Thursday,Friday had a rest,Saturday,shot 100 at Ashcombe (nice venue). Sunday shot 70 bird sporting at a local farm venue.

  Not as glamorous as most of you CPSA guys but I am shooting and getting better.

    So can I ask a question? Is it worth me joining the CPSA yet and travelling to registered shooting grounds? Or do I need to reach a higher level before I take the plunge?

I'm a fellow newbie and joined the CPSA 2 months ago. Shot my first registered yesterday at Longridge and loved it. I only got 60/100 and probably came close to last but I didn't care and never felt like anyone was smirking at my ineptitude. Most people just wanted to offer help, I just wish they'd offered it at the start of the stand instead of waiting for the last pair! 

I think it was £35 for birds only and £40 for registered, the extra fiver was well worth it,  knowing that your scores were going to be recorded. Hopefully in a few years when I get in the 90's I'll look back with fond memories!

 

[Bebo]

Even if you go birds only your scores are recorded.  You just aren't in the competition, so if you get the highest score in your class you'll win nowt.

 

[Brand New]

Thanks all,guess I will have to join and give registered a go. 

 

[Richard59]

I'm a fellow newbie and joined the CPSA 2 months ago. Shot my first registered yesterday at Longridge and loved it. I only got 60/100 and probably came close to last but I didn't care and never felt like anyone was smirking at my ineptitude. Most people just wanted to offer help, I just wish they'd offered it at the start of the stand instead of waiting for the last pair! 

I think it was £35 for birds only and £40 for registered, the extra fiver was well worth it,  knowing that your scores were going to be recorded. Hopefully in a few years when I get in the 90's I'll look back with fond memories!

As you have as yet to have shot in a finished qualifying period nor yet enough registered targets to be given a classification I'd suggest you enter "birds only", get the 300 sporting targets shot ( or shot at in my case ) and when they are lodged with CPSA ask for a temporary classification, when you've got this then choose between "birds only" or "competition" entry. If as has happened before your scores of around 60 become 90's the very week after you get a temporary classification you might well pick up a few £, you may also need a thick skin. 

And no your 60 would not find you "last" at Longridge on Monday, pleased to read you enjoyed your first experience of a registered shoot