Had a fantastic day at Southdown yesterday, who hosted their first (?) 'World Sporting' event. (Only heard about it last knockings, so big question mark over their advertising!)
As Matt has already mentioned elsewhere, you can't beat shooting in the sunshine, especially when you add good company to the mix. I met up with 'Field and Clay' and also bumped into an old friend who I hadn't seen in some time, who joined us for the round.
It was my first time shooting a 'World Sporting' event and I thoroughly enjoyed it. The registration was simple and pain free and the format was thoroughly explained by the chap who's concept it was (sorry, don't know his name!) who remained on hand throughout the event, talking to shooters at the club house.
Apologies to those who already know, or have shot previous events for the following…..but for those who don't, or haven't………….
I found the concept brought something new and fresh to ESP, it was 100 targets shot over 12 stands which were either the traditional 4 or 5 pairs (O/R or Simo) or stands consisting of 3 traps, where you shot at combinations of A,B or C targets (like a mini compact)
The target presentation was (in my opinion) fantastic, no gimme's, but something for everyone, including some good challenging targets that put a smile on your face when you hit them, and a sense of achievement if you hit them consistently; a real Southdown at it's best, sort of day - rabbits, teal, quartering, trap, chondel, 50yd crossers, the whole 9 yards!
Their classification/handicap system seems to be pitched about right too……..the 'raw' scores ran from 31 - 95, once the handicap system was applied then 61 - 107. Still a broad spread, however if you discounted the top 5 and bottom 2 (less than 10% of competitors) the scores with handicap were 80 - 103.
As I mentioned before, I met up with 'Field and Clay' who, not only is a bloody nice bloke, but turns out to be one of those shooting instructor chaps, who clearly knows what he's talking about, has the patience of a Saint and can shoot as well - he kept me on the straight and narrow throughout the round and I carded my best ever score at Southdown.
Anyway sorry to dribble on, however, as you've probably guessed, I really enjoyed myself and felt the need to share!
If you've lasted this long, thanks for reading!!
Scuta
As Matt has already mentioned elsewhere, you can't beat shooting in the sunshine, especially when you add good company to the mix. I met up with 'Field and Clay' and also bumped into an old friend who I hadn't seen in some time, who joined us for the round.
It was my first time shooting a 'World Sporting' event and I thoroughly enjoyed it. The registration was simple and pain free and the format was thoroughly explained by the chap who's concept it was (sorry, don't know his name!) who remained on hand throughout the event, talking to shooters at the club house.
Apologies to those who already know, or have shot previous events for the following…..but for those who don't, or haven't………….
I found the concept brought something new and fresh to ESP, it was 100 targets shot over 12 stands which were either the traditional 4 or 5 pairs (O/R or Simo) or stands consisting of 3 traps, where you shot at combinations of A,B or C targets (like a mini compact)
The target presentation was (in my opinion) fantastic, no gimme's, but something for everyone, including some good challenging targets that put a smile on your face when you hit them, and a sense of achievement if you hit them consistently; a real Southdown at it's best, sort of day - rabbits, teal, quartering, trap, chondel, 50yd crossers, the whole 9 yards!
Their classification/handicap system seems to be pitched about right too……..the 'raw' scores ran from 31 - 95, once the handicap system was applied then 61 - 107. Still a broad spread, however if you discounted the top 5 and bottom 2 (less than 10% of competitors) the scores with handicap were 80 - 103.
As I mentioned before, I met up with 'Field and Clay' who, not only is a bloody nice bloke, but turns out to be one of those shooting instructor chaps, who clearly knows what he's talking about, has the patience of a Saint and can shoot as well - he kept me on the straight and narrow throughout the round and I carded my best ever score at Southdown.
Anyway sorry to dribble on, however, as you've probably guessed, I really enjoyed myself and felt the need to share!
If you've lasted this long, thanks for reading!!
Scuta
