memphistransplant
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We had unusually gusty conditions, even for western Colorado at this weekend’s match. It’s been a while since I have seen so many shots blown off the target. At least with Freedom rules, fewer than 5 shots (or more than 5) results in a penalty, but not disqualification, which means you can keep on shooting with a chance to place. So, our groups were bigger, and our scores were lower this month due to conditions. But we still managed to have fun.
We started off with Light Gun, and Scott Wilson won overall shooting his 6 BRX. We also had a new shooter, Ed Buniger shooting his .22 cal pistol and 80 grain Berger bullets. He put 5 shots on each of the four targets. Very impressive in these windy conditions!
Next was Tactical Gun, and this class was dominated by Randy Carter who won score agg, group agg and overall. Good shooting, Randy!
As the morning progressed, the windy conditions worsened. This showed up in some large groups and low scores in Heavy Gun. Randy Carter won score agg, and Jerry Carter won group agg and overall. Jerry Carter won Two Gun Overall.
We thought the wind would die down, but it actually got worse during the day.
New shooter Ed Buniger shooting his .22 cal pistol.
Tony Matarozzo collecting his second place award in tactical rifle.
Down range wind flags flew straight out to the right all day long.
Bill Schrader placed 3rd in Light Gun, Heavy Gun and overall.
Left to right, Randy Carter, Tim Barber, Bill Schrader, Tony Mataozzo, Jerry Carter, Scott Wilson, Jim Shelley and Ed Buniger.
We started off with Light Gun, and Scott Wilson won overall shooting his 6 BRX. We also had a new shooter, Ed Buniger shooting his .22 cal pistol and 80 grain Berger bullets. He put 5 shots on each of the four targets. Very impressive in these windy conditions!
Next was Tactical Gun, and this class was dominated by Randy Carter who won score agg, group agg and overall. Good shooting, Randy!
As the morning progressed, the windy conditions worsened. This showed up in some large groups and low scores in Heavy Gun. Randy Carter won score agg, and Jerry Carter won group agg and overall. Jerry Carter won Two Gun Overall.
We thought the wind would die down, but it actually got worse during the day.
New shooter Ed Buniger shooting his .22 cal pistol.
Tony Matarozzo collecting his second place award in tactical rifle.
Down range wind flags flew straight out to the right all day long.
Bill Schrader placed 3rd in Light Gun, Heavy Gun and overall.
Left to right, Randy Carter, Tim Barber, Bill Schrader, Tony Mataozzo, Jerry Carter, Scott Wilson, Jim Shelley and Ed Buniger.
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