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Gareth · **Reply #240 on:** June 14, 2015, 12:10:38 AM

Different clubs have very different views on what makes a good coarse. So today's course at Grampian was a good mix of size problems, range, height, low light, obstructions etc etc. The comp back in Edinburgh was all about long range and little else. To my mind that's boring if you're good at reading range and frustrating and boring if you're not. I know which I'd rather shoot.

Gareth · **Reply #241 on:** June 20, 2015, 02:59:53 PM

Back at the range this morning. After a bit of a wait I got in a selection of pellets from Pellet Perfect and took a morning to try them out. I'd gone for some of the lighter pellets on the market and top two at 25 yards were JSB Exact Express (7.87gr) and Falcon Accuracy Plus (7.3gr). My current AA Fields came in third. Pushed the range back to 35 yards and Falcons took the top spot with 4 out of 5 shots tight enough to be covered by a 5p coin, and I suspect the other shot was pulled by me. I'd also forgotten just how little drop you get with a lightweight pellet! Need to get in a full tin of them and re-do my range guide.

Mike, Lord of the Spammers! · **Reply #242 on:** June 20, 2015, 03:48:30 PM

Sounds like a winning package to me mate

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Gareth · **Reply #243 on:** June 22, 2015, 09:44:42 AM

OK, new pellets didn't arrive in time for yesterday's shoot, but it still went OK. Came home with a 41x60, not good enough to place, but within touching distance.

Given the slightly scattered groups the AA Fields are producing it's no surprise that it was the 15mm kills and the 45 yard shots that were giving me the most trouble. The wind and rain weren't much help either.

kirk13 · **Reply #244 on:** June 23, 2015, 01:18:38 AM

Well,you did better than me Gareth!

Round 4 of the Sussex Interclub at Horsham,and after my heroics at Swallows,I crashed to a 39x60(including 2 doughnuts

). Second 22 shooter and fifth in class. Not impressed with myself

kirk13 · **Reply #245 on:** July 05, 2015, 10:48:21 PM

Round 5 of the Sussex Interclub at the Somme...I mean Buxted today

Buxted is one of the few clubs I don't enjoy visiting. The guys from Buxted are great,the Hoobit Army as they're known,but I don't get on with the course at all. My first visit was when the Ultra was running the defective reg,and I shot a 33. Last year on the SIHFT,I was using the 97,but with defective eyes,for a 36. Today would be a PB for Buxted.

After a sweltering week,I was looking forward to a warm,dry shoot. No such luck. It rained,and rained hard for 3hrs,turning Buxted back into the Somme.

Ended on 44x60,with one stupid donut. Second 22 shooter and fifth in class. Missed a silver by one point

Mike, Lord of the Spammers! · **Reply #246 on:** July 05, 2015, 11:11:17 PM

That sounds pretty bloody good mate

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kirk13 · **Reply #247 on:** July 05, 2015, 11:33:08 PM

Quote from: Mike, Lord of the Spammers! on July 05, 2015, 11:11:17 PM

That sounds pretty bloody good mate

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TBH,I reckon 47 was the max I could have got,so I'm not too unhappy

Gareth · **Reply #248 on:** July 06, 2015, 01:07:01 AM

Good job mate.

I've yet to have a 100% dry comp this year. A couple of OK ones, a couple of wet ones and Edinburgh: where I might as well have jumped in a river.

kirk13 · **Reply #249 on:** July 13, 2015, 12:23:02 AM

Round three of the Horsham summer champs today.

Started off well when a seal give up on the Ultra even before I left the house

Lyudmila was quickly pulled out of mothballs. I Havnt used her in anger since last autumn. I hit the plinking range early. Zero was still pretty much spot on,but as I checked aim points,I realised that 20-35 yards were all wrong

I wouldn't mind,but I'd checked and rechecked these last year. I'm blaming my eyes

By peg twenty I'd only dropped 4 points,but then fatigue took over,the 97 is so much heavier Ultra,and my round fell apart.

42x60

Tony had his smart phone with him,so I've got a few photos to share!

kirk13 · **Reply #250 on:** July 13, 2015, 12:26:10 AM

In the Field of Tears before the start

Mike, Lord of the Spammers! · **Reply #251 on:** July 13, 2015, 12:29:55 AM

Hope your rifle gets well soon mate

Not a bad score considering

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kirk13 · **Reply #252 on:** July 13, 2015, 12:40:18 AM

Quote from: Mike, Lord of the Spammers! on July 13, 2015, 12:29:55 AM

Hope your rifle gets well soon mate

Not a bad score considering

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Cheers Mike

Tony's already had a look at the Ultra,and reckons he's got it sorted

Mike, Lord of the Spammers! · **Reply #253 on:** July 13, 2015, 12:43:48 AM

Please don't tell me airguns are going to turn into an expensive to run hobby

Glad she'll be on the mend soon mate

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kirk13 · **Reply #254 on:** July 13, 2015, 12:45:09 AM

Quote from: Mike, Lord of the Spammers! on July 13, 2015, 12:43:48 AM

Please don't tell me airguns are going to turn into an expensive to run hobby

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Mike, Lord of the Spammers! · **Reply #255 on:** July 13, 2015, 12:58:56 AM

What are the minimum requirements in HFT?

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kirk13 · **Reply #256 on:** July 13, 2015, 01:30:22 AM

Must be a sub 12ft/lb rifle,and ideally have a mildot scope.

In theory,you could get a SMK DB4,a cheapish 3-9x40 scope and your in business,so under £100. In practice you need to to be looking at spending(at new) £4-500 on your rig.

A good trigger is everything,with a good barrel not too far behind. A second hand Weihrauch is going to be a far choice if you can get one at the right price

Mike, Lord of the Spammers! · **Reply #257 on:** July 13, 2015, 08:55:43 AM

Thanks mate

its a way off, but I do fancy having a go one day

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kirk13 · **Reply #258 on:** July 13, 2015, 09:09:44 AM

Quote from: Mike, Lord of the Spammers! on July 13, 2015, 08:55:43 AM

Thanks mate its a way off, but I do fancy having a go one day

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Have a look at your local clubs Mike. Ham has a number of guns in its armoury set up specifically for HFT. If you can find a local club that offers the sport,your grinning!

Gareth · **Reply #259 on:** July 13, 2015, 11:29:55 AM

42x60 still sounds like a good round to me mate.

Mike, I reckon you could spend a little less than Kirky thinks.

A Weihrauch HW99 or HW50 is going to set you back around £200 brand new and a basic but descent scope for £50. Get a case and/or gun slip and some pellets and you're good to go. I do agree that you pretty much have to find a club though, preferably one with a full HFT course set up, but at least does HFT style shooting.

Aren't you two in, very roughly, the same neck of the woods? Or is my grasp of English Geography failing me?

Gareth · **Reply #260 on:** July 13, 2015, 11:33:48 AM

BTW John, I'm loving the Bowler.

kirk13 · **Reply #261 on:** July 13, 2015, 12:16:59 PM

Quote from: Gareth on July 13, 2015, 11:33:48 AM

BTW John, I'm loving the Bowler.

12th of July Gareth. Cultural stereotypes must be observed,and preferably satirised

Gareth · **Reply #262 on:** July 13, 2015, 12:22:33 PM

Quote from: kirk13 on July 13, 2015, 12:16:59 PM

Quote from: Gareth on July 13, 2015, 11:33:48 AM
BTW John, I'm loving the Bowler.

12th of July Gareth. Cultural stereotypes must be observed,and preferably satirised

And here's me thinking you just like a good hat.

kirk13 · **Reply #263 on:** July 13, 2015, 12:28:40 PM

Funny thing is,it was actually a very good shooting hat! Might have to wear it again

Oh,and by the by

I hadn't realised that new Weihrauchs could be had that cheap

Gareth · **Reply #264 on:** July 13, 2015, 12:51:00 PM

Quote from: kirk13 on July 13, 2015, 12:28:40 PM

Funny thing is,it was actually a very good shooting hat! Might have to wear it again

Oh,and by the by

I hadn't realised that new Weihrauchs could be had that cheap

Yup, the HW99 is probably the best bang for buck rifle to be had IMO. Despite the relative light weight it's not got a heavy recoil as the piston is actually pretty small and light. My mate says that things like the 77 and 97 are designed to shoot at higher ft/lb but get tuned back for the UK market, right? Well, in order to reliably shoot at higher poundage then they've been made that chunk beefier, including bigger internal components like the piston. The HW99 and my HW57 on the other hand were designed from the ground up as lower poundage guns and so don't need the heavy internals. Light internals means the whole rifle can be lighter as there's not so much moving mass to contend with. At least, that's his theory.

Now I''m not going to argue that the 99 is a better gun the the 97, it's not. But at close to half the price, still having the Rekord trigger and Weihrauch barrel, it's a bloody good gun.

Mike, Lord of the Spammers! · **Reply #265 on:** July 13, 2015, 02:18:30 PM

Quote from: Gareth on July 13, 2015, 11:29:55 AM

42x60 still sounds like a good round to me mate.

Mike, I reckon you could spend a little less than Kirky thinks. A Weihrauch HW99 or HW50 is going to set you back around £200 brand new and a basic but descent scope for £50. Get a case and/or gun slip and some pellets and you're good to go. I do agree that you pretty much have to find a club though, preferably one with a full HFT course set up, but at least does HFT style shooting.

Aren't you two in, very roughly, the same neck of the woods? Or is my grasp of English Geography failing me?

We're not a million miles away but still a significant train journey I think???

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kirk13 · **Reply #266 on:** July 14, 2015, 11:39:36 PM

Look what I got to play with last night

Mike, Lord of the Spammers! · **Reply #267 on:** July 14, 2015, 11:41:41 PM

Wow! That is a great bit of kit! I bet it was a bit heavy though

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kirk13 · **Reply #268 on:** July 14, 2015, 11:45:41 PM

Quote from: Mike, Lord of the Spammers! on July 14, 2015, 11:41:41 PM

Wow! That is a great bit of kit! I bet it was a bit heavy though

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Wouldn't fancy lugging it around all day! I kinda upset its owner. He re joined he can't shoot it standing unsupported. Turns out I can

Gareth · **Reply #269 on:** July 14, 2015, 11:46:20 PM

Now that's one I've not had the chance to play with.

Did it do everything for you, or do you still actually have to know how to shoot?

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