Sywell is famed for its wind and today would offer a severe test. The course consists of a three sections. The first is open grassland and although the wind was strong it was, to a degree, consistent. Next was a garden area, here the wind was switching and swirling and flags, indicating wind direction, showed it was going left and right at the same time! The third section was "the bank of death", here targets were placed at varying heights and the wind was blowing a hooley. The strong wind gusted up the slope of the bank and lifted pellets well above the killzone.
Of the five competitions the winner of B grade and SFT had already been determined. The C and A grade winners were still uncertain and the big one could still be won by a number of shooters.The last 2 seasons had seen the Sywell GP won with scores of 43 and 42. Today's conditions suggested that a score close to 40 would probably win the day.
Here's Andy Gillott negotiating the bank; he posted an impressive 36 to further his challenge for the overall title.
Roger shows off his kneeling technique.
Big Neil bags a pair on his way to 36 to tie for third on the day and 6th overall.
The morning session was topped by Andy Calpin who scored an impressive 38 to lead by 2. It looked like this score would not be troubled by the afternoon shooters as the wind seemed to increasing in ferocity. Dorian Falconer came close with a 37 but the day was to belong to Mr Calpin.So to the award of trophies and the end of season mega raffle with lots of prizes on offer; many thanks to Napier for the sponsorship of the GP series.
Kate Green won a shoot off to claim her first piece of FT glassware; third in C grade. In her excitement Kate unfortunately dropped her newly won brandy glass. As soon as Mr Calpin received his then he offered it to Kate, what a gent!
Paul Schofield won A grade with an excellent 35 which was 1 more than Dave!
After the day's trophies were awarded it was on to the overall placements for the season.Congratulation to Brian Samson who dominated the SFT class.
Piston class was a two way contest between Nick Murphy and Marc Fisher, both had won four of the previous eight rounds. Nick triumphed today and added the Piston title to the British Championship he won in April.
Ian Harford had started the season with 3 rounds of SFT before constructing six strong rounds to comfortably win C grade. Second place went to Roy Boliver, well done Arby!
Simon Higgins came top in B grade after an impressive first GP season. Tenth place belonged to Baltipal!
Midway through the presentation we were treated to some overhead aerobatics which temporarily took everyone's attention.
Ian Stoddart had a brilliant season and won A grade at a canter, Ian c'mon!
Karl Clarke finished 6th in A grade in his first GP season for many a year. 
And to the top man. British FT Champion Andrew Gillott.
It's been a great season and I daren't add up the miles that we have travelled. The grounds, the courses and the weather have all been variable but one thing has remained constant - we all had a great time.So goodbye for a while, it's time for a blogging recess. Follow the adventures of the MFTA WL starting in October.
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OK, what's the betting Shaun has talked his class into having a beer after the lesson?
I've got the day off tomoz so it's time for a hair cut, a visit to Brum to hunt down a Spanish dictionary but I am also considering a trip over to either Sporting Supplies of Bloxwich or DAI at Brierley Hill. Anybody need anything let me know.
I'd like to try the Falcon 7.3 grain jobbies if anybody's got any.
Will pay up to £3.50 for a whole tin...
Will do.
AFKB for steak sarnie, back soon.
have`nt you eat it yet, its been 1hour
Check the Mossies at DAI 2008 batch number.
Do you want some?
Here is the target that decided the Worlds..........15mm at 21 metres;
http://i214.photobucket.com/albums/cc267/Baltipal/IMG_8645.jpg
Ooh up early as well Greg, just have a look at the batch number 500 08
I might have to get my bargaining coat on.
Might get the mut back today if no more seizures from yesterday. He was drugged up still last night and didnt recognise us.
Have had some new Crossmans about two months off Stu Hancox to test. Work out at less than £6 a tin, initial trials were good.
Do want to try them Falcons also.
No, I'm happy with mozzies but I'm getting a tin of Falcons for Phil G & 2 x tins of mozzies for Paul.
Sorry Phil, they hadn't even seen a tin of Falcons at Sporting Supplies & the traffic meant that a trip to DAI was un feasible this afternoon.
2 tins of mozzies coming to Royston though.(I've sorted through both leaving only the really manky ones!)
Thank you Agent P, hide them in the rolled up picture of the "Fallen Madonna With The Big Boobies" and I'll collect them later.
Hopefully I'll have recovered from a streaming cold enough to be at shooting tomorrow.
Evening gents!
hola
Don't you wish you'd gone Shaun?
rain tomorrow, fine on Sunday apparently.
Oh yes Gregory. Next year, I'm hoping the event will bein August.
Ralphs are arriving!
Evening Chaps. Now the WL is nearly upon us, do you recall the discussions on different forums a few months back about the queuing on the first lane. Didn't someone with influence say that it would be OK to start on any unoccupied lane. Any thoughts?
If I don't get to M/R tomorrow can someone be aware that Kevin Jones has expressed interest in doing the WL. It would be great if somebody could give him an intro and make him feel welcome.
Hi Roy,
the MFTA meeting reiterated that such practice was fine. However ...
Yes, I know what you mean. I wonder who'll be the first to test it, and who'll be first to show ignorance of the MFTA ratification. To prevent "bloodshed" I hope there'll either be some form of written hand-out at registration, or a verbal briefing.
1. when is the next MFTA meeting?
2. can aanyone attend?
3. will there be a voting paper regarding the 'unanswered questions' handed out to all competitors at the first couple of wl's?
4. there is no number 4.
so, if at the start people were to feed onto a free lane until all lanes were filled, when the 'last' group shoot their first lane (lane 15) do they then have to wait until all others queued at lane 1 have 'fed on'?
I think the average number of shooters in WL is usually about 65, but of course they all arrive at different times. I suppose it's a matter of whether it's better to have all your queuing time at the start of the course, then have a clear run, or spread the delays over the length of the course. Without trying it, I don't suppose we'll know without some mathematical model.
Stop being pragmatic Phil.
The next meeting is on the 21st of October at the Beacon Way. It isn't usual for people other than reps to attend (Ian S).
I will be raising "communication" but will not pursue the un-answered questions unless a club rep proposes that we canvas opinion.
Roy raises an important point, at the last 2 meetings the Chair has stressed that this is allowed and it has been communicated to club reps via the meeting and the subsequent minutes. I for one won't be skipping the queue.
We'll send Greg then.
so if I manage to get my e-mail address to our Chairman, is it acceptable for him to e-mail me the minutes?
The minutes are available for everyone as soon as they are ratified.
It's another point I wish to raise.
Ian S, at the next MFTA meeting, on my behalf, could you please propose to canvas opinion on the questions that were raised recently on the airgun forums (but had unsatisfactory answers) by handing out questionnaires at the first 2 or 3 winter league rounds.
I propose that anyone not submitting their views will be banned from receiving any prizes.
my point is, if it is acceptable for our Chairman to forward the minutes via e-mail, then surely it would be acceptable for you to forward the minutes?
what are the 'other' points you wish to raise?
I'll happily send you the minutes when they are ratified Phil. However, I would prefer that they are hosted on a website to allow easy access. I'm suggesting yours!
Mine is a general point relating to communication that may have a few sub clauses.
Room for a small one?
Found this place the other night and thought I should join :)
I shoot in NEFTA but have been known to frequent the odd MFTA shoot as well ;)
You're very welcome Dave!
Do you shoot the FT circuit Dave?
I'd be happy to host them.
Welcome, Dave.
Let me work on that one Phil.
Hello Dave, welcome onboard mate.
Hi Dave, you'll fit right in, we have a lot of small ones.
Yes - mainly the winter leagues but have been known to shoot the GPs as well.
Face shoots are the Classic and Inters :)
Face should have read "fave" - my iPhone likes to correct me more than the wife does :)
What's your set up Dave?
I'm a Steyr fan :) I shoot a LG100 with a big Nikko on top.
I think I have owned most of the FT guns out there and settled on the Steyr eventually (I think I've owned 8 or 9 of them :O )
Evening guys.. Hello Dave how you doing, John told me at one of the Gp`s you have become a bit of a fitness Guru.
Turning into a Steyr club round here, I DEMAND PT RIGHTS!!!!!
Ooops! Ralph clan need new drinks, back soon.
How you doing Jonta? It's been a while :)
Managed to lose 7 inch off my stomach and still working at losing another 7 inch. Built a gym in the basement and took a break from shooting over the summer to concentrate on getting fit. It's taking some getting back into shooting now - don't seem as stable now the weight is going :(
"Turning into a Steyr club round here, I DEMAND PT RIGHTS!!!!!"
I love the ProT - shot one in 2007 / 8 winter league and it did me proud. Steve Page has it now.
I have the same problem, I'm a shadow of the man I was. Just ordered a curry, so that should help the standers tomorrow.
Not to bad Dave, good to here from you mate. Next time we shoot together do remember to introduce yourself as I may not recognise you....
Will hopefully be at the Castle, Woodend and Dowry shoots over the winter. So we should bump into each other at some point ;)
see we came a distant second in the cricket
Nice one mate..
night all!
Dave, we were talking a little earlier about our WL. Am I right in thinking that you have a shotgun start. In your view, what are the advantages and disadvantages?
Yes - we operate 2 shotgun starts in NEFTA.
Advantages that I can see are:
1. No shooter gets the advantage of shooting clean targets all the way round. The targets slowly get shot up as we progress round.
2. I have the choice of 2 sessions and have a fair idea what time I will get home.
3. We are partnered with random people on the lanes - this helps to get to know other shooters and helps bring new shooters on.
4. We all start and end at roughly the same time so plenty of time for banter in the car park :)
Dave how many usually attend your WL..
Dissadvantages:
1. If you turn up late then you may miss the first session and have to wait for the second.
2. We have had to run 3 sessions on odd occassions and the daylight only lasts so long ( this is very rare though)
What Kind of competitor numbers do you get Dave? Could you explain more about the timing of the two starts please. We seem to have a bit of a scramble to get on Lane 1 first or thereabouts.
Counting visitors as well as NEFTA shooters you will probably be close to 90 or 100 shooters. It depends on the location. We have seen around 120 in the past
Start times are 9am for the first session and then around 11:30am for the second (depends on first session)
NEFTA did operate a start on lane 1 type system years ago.
I am only commenting as I have been asked and know you guys have a few hot debates about this and the scoring in MFTA. I don't want to start any arguments :)
No arguments from us Dave. I'm just interested to know how others do it.
Got to go guy`s, pick the daughter up again... Dads taxi.
I'm off now as well. My Daughter is just about to get in the car and drive back to Suffolk.
Right chaps - good night to all :)
Oooh, everyone's gone to bed again!
i'm still her, although I'm post curry so I'm not much use to anyone
Anything going on, on the 11th?
I'm still viewing as well. Daughter on way but A14 closed near Stowmarket so i'm staying awake in case she needs map guidance. I wouldn't go to bed until she was home anyway particularly as she's travelling alone.
THE A14!!!!!!!(shudder!!!!!)
the 11th of what?
and you didn't offer to drop her off, what kind of father are you?
Don't go there Phil, that could easily have been commanded.
Greg, did you enjoy the day off? Find anything interesting at Sporting?
Looks windy out there chaps!
Roy, a decent place, the blokes seem keen to get you stuff even if they haven't got it in stock but it was a long way to go to be told they don't have something. The camping bit in the back might be handy though.
The prices looked pretty good for the full bore stuff, Kalashnikov there for £580, I'll have to tell Al.
Evening all. I'm off already watch a movie and snooze. See you at FC tomorrow!
Oh well, defeated again, 16/225 with 1 missed plate, that pesky wind again!
20/250 for me. was ok with the wind in the wood and i felt a bit unlucky with the field, 4 dinks but close on all, the pellet being pushed down and hitting low did me more than lateral error.
Any other notable scores?
Debbie gotta 15/220
it was tough in that wind, lets hope its a bit easier tomorrow
How many did Ian drop in the end - I'm assuming he was top scorer.
I was pleased to have scored 20, the same as Phil, but as I missed a plate then shot a wrong target, I ended up with 240.
Ella & scope will be included in the House Insurance next month when the renewell comes up, only another £42 so anyone out there who hasn't got cover get on the phone next week.
Ian dropped 5 same as Jonny D & Karl I think, Paul dropped 6, jammy sod!
Well done Paul. I think Trudy's doing it to make you feel bad about dropping her for a younger model.
Still searching for my technique, everytime I thing I've cracked it it fails on me, we'll see what happens tomorrow. Any engineers out there, I'll happily pay for two longer cheekpiece rods, I need to lift alittle higher.
Forgot what i was gonna say now- hahaha
i assumed the gun was covered on the standard house insurance, I don't see it mentioned as specifically not covered.
i've asked my insurance company to check.
When I rang mine, they said an item such as that would have to be specified, you therefore can't assume coverage, on the other hand it only cost another 40 quid to cover the rifle & scope for £1,500.
Thiefs, just another way of getting extra dosh out of you.
Hate double glasers and insurance people.
And me but it would be alot of dosh to find if something befell it!
I believe that was a 1500, surely a record!
Hate to think the irreplaceable cost of mine, so pointless.
If you go off welham pricing and mines had a lot more done to it, over £5k.
scanning the BBS, it seems like some insurance companies cover sporting equipment by default.
I think my single item limit is £1500, so I think I'm ok. We'll see.
Better split mine in to 4 then.
Scope irreplaceable
Wouldnt cover the action cost
For well over a decade contents insurance most covered up to £30k. So what they are saying is any individual pricey items need extra insurance. If nothing but a £30k painting in a shell they would require extra insurance!
the problem is a lot of companies are removing things that were previously 'default' items to reduce the cost on comparison websites without clearly telling people what has been removed.
I'm sure it is mentioned in the small print somewhere.
greg i missed 4 280 mate
Top Gun! Soz Ian, very poor memory for numbers.
man try hard
put BBC2 on great laff now
RIGHT, I'M UP SEE!
Well done Greg, but I'll bet you wished you'd stayed in bed.
Greg dont let it get to you, write it off as a bad day and have a laugh.
Already have Jon, cheers for today mate & sorry for the wingeing, I despise myself for the weakness & frankly it bothers me more than how badly I shot, WHAT A SOPPY TART!
Castle next though & I'm going to kick some arse & take some names...............ROY!!!!!!!!!!!!
Congratulations on a great 5 BTW & indeed all the 'riders who DO know how to shoot, especially Kev & Paul, WL Virgins that went & kicked my butt, WELL DONE LADS!
What have I done?????.
I think yours is easiest to spell...
scores are up
OY BALTI, just remember it's Head to Head next Saturday, will you be as big and stroppy then.
That told him, Phil. Mmmph, nobody messes with me, mumble.....mutter....., young upstarts....
overall table looks a bit screwy though, not in order.
Have a moan, get it out your system, i luv to listen to it.
Best of the lot for that is our Mr Holdsworth.
Would have been happy with a miss today, the longer kneeler and would have missed sitting.
If i hadnt have heard a lot of 6+ coming in i would have been quite disappointed with my performance and practically gave up after that twiggy one over a tree before the kneelers, it threw me a bit.
Missed the easy un lane 14, almost a gimmee.
Wheres todays scores Phil?
Ok Phil its literally just appeared on Far Coley slow site.
FC site Jon.
Guess who's bottom of B Grade?
Well done to young Mitch as well, his 23 has placed him very favourably.
Top FC shooter is an A grader.
Look on the bright side Greg, theres only 77 who beat you. TCook only bettered by 5 shots.
All the Osbournes on 23, must be a first.
Aaaagh that probably explains why Mr Bates was on the plinking for ages after Greg.
Look on the brightside son, at least didnt come last.
Laugh it off your time will come.
we all must try keep single figures. the minimum you get is roughly 75% ! then jobs a good `n`
greg just ooow saaar. as jon says just a bad day mate. must never give up. i dropped 15 last winter league!
Single figures!
I dow wanna miss eny
back later!
Not so bothered by the result now, I've had bad 'uns before & shall again no doubt but I really didn't need to carry on like that, it can only have been annoying to those around me & it shows a fundamental lack of control. I even think Ced may have told me off about my language at one point but I was so flumuxed I'm only remembering it now, VERY embarraced!
Dont worry about it, call it a bad day.
It dont bother me but wanted to identify the trouble more than anything.
Look at mine last year at Purley, i wanted to escape, 5 shoots left to clear that 62%. Next time there won by two clear targets.
Take it as it comes.
Good idea while i think of it Greg, back later.
links to the results and totals now on the Millride winter league page
Sorted Greg see you Sat.
Ace matey, cheers Jon.
Greg, don't waste time brooding about any aspect of today, it was a one-off. Worry about the important things like our gladiatorial contest on Sat.
Looks like Jonny may have sorted my cheekpiece issue so watch out Millride, failure is unacceptable!
I'm thinking hard about that chrono session on Saturday, I think I need to chrono again
Chrono session whats that?
Ooooh big brother checking on us!
As long as the BFTA one isnt used, not got a problem.
Better still can bring a proper chrono that runs at 48 mhz not 4 mhz.
I bet I'm running slow!
Nah, im running slow to pass the BFTA jobby, others running at least 20 ft/sec faster and not penalised.
Food for thought.
Whilst i had the current world champs gun here, it was running at 735 to 740ft/sec because he said that was the most accurate at that point.
it is i ! how things now?
Buenas tardes a todos, ¿qué passar?
me sir.
I was just reading your review of the winter league round 10 from 2008 on a new zealand forum.
you get about a bit dont you?
pm on the BBS Greg.
Ian, I've sent a E-mail to Lyndeen booking two places at the Bisley 80. It's on the 25th of this month, booking in is 0800-0845, shoot starts at 0900hrs. Two 40 shot shoots & a hog roast to finish.
Cost £10 + £1 for Bingo card for a cash prize, knowing your luck you'll probably win the pig!
Phil, reply on BBS.
knowing Ian, he's more likely to kop off with it
"I was just reading your review of the winter league round 10 from 2008 on a new zealand forum.
you get about a bit dont you?"
I try young Phil, I try. Happy day's, back when I could hit things!
Did you check the piccies out?
not yet.
What's the gun doc done to ya cheekpiece?
talking of pics, I hope you don't mind but I've nicked one of your photos to make into a winter league banner
Evening folks. I'm reduced to listening to Villa v Man City on the radio. Greg, after to your well informed observations on football yesterday, would you like to comment? You being a closet supporter and all.
Howdy Roy, which bit of Chez Boliver was missing when you got back?
I prefer to make generalised rather than specific observations, mainly because of my utter ignorance on the subject but I will say that Man City should win 2-1 tonight!
Casa Del Boliver, ¡por favor!
Only the wife, Phil.
result
where's the boy Shore tonight?
Phil, I don't know what he's done but I'm excited at the propect!
No probs Phil, me fotos, su fotos amigo!
Kicking an unsuspecting ball about, perhaps!
Time to buy shares in a defibrilator company then.
Greg, I think Jon's modification to the cheekpiece will be a little sticker with an arrow on it, and "This end to be pointed at target" in big red letters.
have you seen it? whadda think?
your photo on the website, not the sticker
With a score like mine at least Greg knows I'm not gloating.
Nice one Phil, nice & grim looking!
Evening chaps!
Please now comment upon the slimline "Tales of Winter"
greg, I have some photos for your perusal in a powerpoint presentation, send me your email addy on the bbs
you have a typo.
poo,l i guess should be pool?
now how are we going to get ian over there?
The wheelbarrow I think!
IAN, WE ARE ON THE WINTER LEAGUE BLOG NOW!
http://talesofwinter.blogspot.com/
If my phone rings I`m not answering it...
Ian, click here
Hi guys, going free to a good home, first to say ill have it gets it.
A butler creek, internal diameter of 42mm. its yours if you want it.
I will bring it along on sat 20th as i am not shooting on sat 13th.
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