2nd NZAFTA qualifier 2014

It was a good day indeed. Sorry I didn't catch up much with you, but you weren't far behind me chasing my points .
You going to the Waikato shoot or are you going to chase sillouhettes at Tokoroa?

NZAFTA President
1st place HP springer - 2014 WFTF Worlds
1st place HP springer - 2014 Nats

AA TX200 MK111, Optisan Viper 8-32x60 JSB. VMach, TbT, maestro design.

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NZAFTA President
1st place HP springer - 2014 WFTF Worlds
1st place HP springer - 2014 Nats

AA TX200 MK111, Optisan Viper 8-32x60 JSB. VMach, TbT, maestro design.

(pink)MIST wrote:

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?

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.

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?

NZAFTA President
1st place HP springer - 2014 WFTF Worlds
1st place HP springer - 2014 Nats

AA TX200 MK111, Optisan Viper 8-32x60 JSB. VMach, TbT, maestro design.

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. Everyone came away with something they had learned they had to work on.

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.

NZAFTA President
1st place HP springer - 2014 WFTF Worlds
1st place HP springer - 2014 Nats

AA TX200 MK111, Optisan Viper 8-32x60 JSB. VMach, TbT, maestro design.

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

NZAFTA President
1st place HP springer - 2014 WFTF Worlds
1st place HP springer - 2014 Nats

AA TX200 MK111, Optisan Viper 8-32x60 JSB. VMach, TbT, maestro design.