First Hunter Field Target Competition for the 2009 season

Fellow NAGS

Yesterday the NAGS held their first Hunter Field Target Competition for the 2009 season. A lot of work went into getting the course cleaned up. There was a lot of overgrowth, tree limbs (Big) and deep grass that had to be cleared. It was a team effort for sure. I would like to thank Mike Springbett (Our Winner), Gale Husk and Clint “The Iceman” Wilson for the hard work they put into getting the course in great shape. I also have to mention that Gale Husk went above and beyond for the club. With his time, effort and his own money he built platforms to hang on the side of 5 trees so we could place knock down targets on them. This really did add to the fun of the shoot. These targets definitely were not gimme shots as they were set up at yardages from 35 to 47 yards.

When Clint and I arrived at the Goat Ranch, Mike and Gale were just finishing up hanging the targets on the five trees. We finished setting up targets and the course was ready to go..

Just as we were getting ready to start the shoot, a gentleman walked up and asked if we were the NAGS. Introductions were made and the club now has a new member. Everyone please welcome out newest club member, Warren Harbin.

Warren did not bring an airgun with him but Gale set him up real fast with a Gamo CFX .177. Warren is a real competitor. Having never shot Field Target before didn’t hold him back from wanting to compete.

Glenn and Gale both ended up going with their backup guns at the halfway mark in the match. Glenn started off shooting a beautiful Webley Xocet with peep sights and switched to his Rapid MFR .177.. Gale also started the match with a springer and switched to his Whisper .177 at the half way point. It should be mentioned that both of these fellows should have started with their back up guns.. I think their scores would have been a lot higher if they had. I personally think that the both of them didn’t take in enough caffeine prior to the shoot and just were not thinking straight.

The Iceman did not bring his go to gun this time as he wanted to shoot my AirArms S400 w/Custom Zebra wood stock and left his winning gun HW100T .177 at home.. Clint “The Iceman” is always a treat and the one to beat.. With that said he did come in 3rd place.

Results for the first shoot of the season – May 9th 2009.

1. Mike Springbett – AAS410 .22 – Leapers 8x32x56 32/40
2. Will Wilson – Korick EV-2 – Nikko Stirling 10x50x60 31/40
3. Clint Wilson _ AA S400 – Nikko Stirling 10x50x60 28/40
4. Glenn Shrank – Webley Xocet and Rapid MFR .177 23/40
5. Warren Harbin – Gamo CFX .177 21/40
6. Gale Husk – Springer and Whisper .177 21/40

Everyone had a great time shooting on the newly designed course. We have to count this shoot as a warm up for the rest of the season.

I apologize for no photos this time. A darn $1000.00 camera decided to act up on me at the shoot.

Once again I would like to welcome Warren to the club..

Just a note to let everyone know that the first fun shoot of the season will be at the Goat Ranch June 20th 2009.. More on that to follow..

Will
William S Wilson
President
Nebraska Airgun Shooters {NAGS}
will@dadwilson.com