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 Topic: 2nd NZAFTA qualifier 2014Posted: 24 Feb 2014 at 5:33pm |
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The 2nd NZAFTA qualifying round is less than a week away, being hosted by MCASA (wanganui)
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Sunday 2nd 10am commence, 2 x 25 shots course. 2x Reducers @15mm down to 8m will be included. (WFTF format only, not HP) Entry $20 Sight in from 8.30am Help packing up afterwards appreciated, but if you have to travel a long way home we understand. Timers will be on all lanes, usual 1 min per target plus one min set time per lane. (ie:3 targets = 4 mins per lane) This event goes on no matter what the weather, as we all need as much shooting time under our belts as possible.......... Red flag on the corner of SH4 and Parihauhau rd intersection (20km from Wanganui), and then 1 km up Parihauhau rd to the first house/driveway, drive slowly down the steep drive, hook left and follow the gates to the last paddock closing gates behind you (if closed). We will have some food and drinks there, if you have specific dietary needs please arrange for your own welfare. Mobile coverage is poor to non existent there, but any enquiries in the lead up to this shoot you can contact Adam on 021 02657335 for details or directions. Its not going to be awfully difficult, but just for interest's sake any and all who clears the course will make their entry fee back. (fairly safe bet that they'll will keep it) Looking forward to seeing you, come get some more quality time on the firing line. |
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Posted: 25 Feb 2014 at 10:02am |
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Im thinking of going. Is there any Motel/Hotels down there? Will be heading down Saturday if we do decide to go
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Posted: 25 Feb 2014 at 5:06pm |
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There's plenty of accommodation places down there. Search motels wanganui, let your google do the work for you :)
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Posted: 27 Feb 2014 at 5:53pm |
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after some contemplating over whether to take the 440th or the TX (the TX won) I have done the pre shoot routine, checking all stock and scope screws, lens clean, pellet tray filled, etc etc
All ready for an early (5am) departure to Wanganui Nunga, I'll see you there mate, hopefully the night before isnt too rough on me :) Weather is meant to be overcast, and with a high of 19, which would suit me perfectly, but the weather gods said the same for the wellington shoot, and that turned out to be 33deg, and not a cloud to be seen. plenty of shade to keep cool in wanganui though, bonus :) good luck to all attending Brett
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Posted: 28 Feb 2014 at 4:45am |
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Yea mate, we are all set. Installing the new trigger tonight and then re-zero the scope again. I think i will be leaving the .22 at home but will make my mind up tonight :)
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Posted: 03 Mar 2014 at 4:11pm |
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The shoot went very well with absolutely perfect FT weather conditions. Warm not too hot or cold, sunny, and just enough wind and not too much. You don't need a lot of wind on the course to turn what looked simple and straightforward into a real battle of wits between you, the elements and the targets. The cleared edges of the gorge surrounding all sides of the course allowed very tricky wind in places to creep in at times confounding everyone. Some dark corners under the trees made shots a bit more challenging, and I saw a lot of head scratching going on at different times. Everyone enjoyed themselves, even the relative newcomers to FT, and some who had not shot it for a while.
The timers also caused a bit of added pressure, and a couple forgot about the kneeling lane, so there are some scores that do not reflect the good shooting that went on today. It was after all about testing yourself against the course, not against each other ultimately. Attendees came from Taranaki club, Ngaio club, Mid Central club, Madas and Piako clubs. Great to see Neil Shelley make an appearance so soon after his hip operation, and while giving it a good go standing for the first half of the course, the effort and pain obviously signalled to him it was time to stop. A good call, but just as good to see you turn out Neil. My thanks to everyone who helped build the course, and also thanks for the awesome help pulling it down after guys. We did not run too long, and the timers not only kept us honest on the firing line, it kept the match ticking along at a good pace. Lanes set out with 3 targets per lane instead of two also speeds things up considerably. We started just after 10am, had a 45 min lunch break and were done before 3pm, and then broke the course down quite quickly. Just as well as many had some distance to cover in getting home again. Scores as follows: Open PCP Hamish McClurg 1st 40 Chris Jackson 2nd 24 Open Springer Brett Nixon 1st 34 Steve Smith 2nd 28 Speedy Van Zyl 3rd 19 Ian Ritchie 4th 11 Olaf Jurgens 5th 8 Int. Springer Dave Johnstone 1st 34 Int.PCP Adam Welsh 1st 42 Alex Magon 2nd 38 (after shootoff) Dave Lum 3rd 38 Andrew Jurgens 4th 34 Jeff Hietbrink 5th 31 Mike Newell 6th 28 Neil Shelley DNF 11 (half course standing) I have taken some photos taken, will try and sort them through and upload as soon as possible. |
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Posted: 03 Mar 2014 at 4:48pm |
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Posted: 03 Mar 2014 at 4:55pm |
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Posted: 04 Mar 2014 at 5:19am |
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It was a good days shooting. I will add some photos later on today as well.
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Posted: 04 Mar 2014 at 6:07am |
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Hay Brett, I didnt ask you this yesterday but what did you think of the trigger when you shot my gun? It doesnt feel the same as my other crossman which has the same trigger. This one feels rough with a bit more effort to fire the gun and there is not really any second stage at all. I was thinking of playing around with the adjustments. your thoughts?
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Posted: 04 Mar 2014 at 6:35am |
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Maybe check all the sears have smoothed edges first, felt a little heavy, but I'm used to the TX. If adjusting it, do very small adjustments, and note them down. If you go too far it's easier to find your way back then :)
Your rifle shot quite smoothly and I think with a bit of fine tuning could be quite a nice one to shoot. I love to tinker as well, but after a few years of it the rifle was holding me back so had to make the move up to a tx, which inevitably I think you may end up doing at some time as well :) Scope wheel will be a massive help first though. You've seen a couple easy ways to make one now so I'd imagine next time I'll see you using one? |
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Yea i have a few ideas on building one now, But im not going for a white plastic one, it will be black to match the scope. Might machine something up with a block of alloy and paint it. Im going to have another look at the trigger tonight and see if i can improve on it and try out those new pellets i got of Alex. |
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Posted: 04 Mar 2014 at 12:38pm |
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some more pictures from the weekend
   
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Posted: 04 Mar 2014 at 6:04pm |
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some more
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Posted: 09 Mar 2014 at 9:07am |
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Great photos and a great days shooting. Cheers
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