Rockville Fish & Game Club CT State Field Target Match Report – 2022 October 10
Location: Fish & Game Rd, Vernon, CT
Match Site: Woods, open
Temperature: 43-60 degrees Fahrenheit
Wind: 0-1 mph, little to no wind
Number of Targets: 30 (60 points maximum) shot from near to far
Average Distance: 39.5 yards (15 targets over 40 yards)
Average Kill Zone: 1 2/5” (Mix of ½", 1” & 1 ½” kill zones)
Course Difficulty: 31.2T
Match Times: 9:00 AM–1:00 PM, Course Takedown completed 1:30 PM
This match is sponsored by Pyramyd Air (gift cards)
Results/Attendees: (28 shooters total)
Hunter PCP
Bill D, 49, Thomas Carbine, Sightron 10-50x60, JSB 13.4 grains (1st place)
Geoffrey S, 46, Daystate Huntsman Revere, , (2nd place)
Matt Sq, 46, Daystate Redwolf, Hawke Airmax 4-16x, JSB 10.3 grains (3rd place)
Richard H, 43, Daystate Wolverine, Hawke, H&N Barracuda
Dave F 42, Daystate Huntsman Revere, Hawke Sidewinder, AA 10.3 grains
Gerard O 40, Air Arms S500, Element Helix 6-24x50, JSB 13.4 grains
Alan E, 40, Air Arms S510, Falcon 10-50x60, JSB Jumbo Express
Stephan H, 40, MAC1 USFT, Delta Stryker 5-50x56, FX 13.4 grains
Tom W, 39, Air Arms S500, Hawke Airmax 8-32xx56, AA 8.4 grains
John D, 33, Air Venturi Avenger, ,
Karen R, 31, Daystate Redwolf, Delta Stryker 5-50x56, AA 10.3 grains
Calvin C, 30, Daystate Ranger, Hawke 4-16x,
Pete S, 28, FX Dreamline, Falcon 10-50x60, JSB 10.3 grains
Jay O, 25, Daystate , Hawke 4-16x, AA 10.3 grains
Scott V, 23, Daystate Huntsman Revere, UTG 4-16x,
Jill P, 23, Brocock, Hawke 4-16x, JSB 8.4 grains
Bernie D, 16, Air Venturi Avenger, UTG 4-16x, JSB 10.3 grains
Kevin L, 10, Benjamin Marauder, , JSB
Open PCP
Brian V, 59, FX 400 FT, Nikko Diamond 10-50x60, AA 10.3 grains (1st place)
Chas D, 54, RAW TM1000, Sightron 10-50x60, JSB 13.34 grains (2nd place)
Hunter Piston
Roel J, 46, Air Arms TX200, UTG 4-16x, JSB 10.3 grains (1st place)
Greg S, 45, Walther LGU, Bushnell 6-24x, AA 8.4 grains (2nd place)
Eli F, 44, Air Arms TX200, Athlon 6-24x Helos, AA 8.4 grains
Jim W, 28, Air Arms TX200HC, Hawke Airmax 4-16x50, JSB 8.4 grains
WFTF Piston
Matt B, 52, Air Arms TX200, Falcon 10-50x60, JSB 8.4 grains (1st place)
Nathan T, 47, Walther LGU, Bushnell 8-32x40, AA 8.4 grains (2nd place)
Matt S, 44, HW97K, March 6-40x56, AA 8.4 grains
Leo G, 53, Walther LGU, Sightron 10-50x60, JSB 8.4 grains (DNC)
Remarks:
We were concerned about the weather on the match day. Thankfully the rain did not start until everyone left Rockville homeward bound. The day started a little cold but gradually became comfortably cool. We had little to no wind.
As expected, we had one person who almost shot a perfect score. Brian shot another impressive 59 score – his third 59 score this year. I setup the course with only 5 reducers and the rest were full sized kill zones with an average distance of 39.5 yards. Excellent shooting Brian! Chas was not far behind with a score of 54.
In WFTF Piston, Matt B scored an impressive 52 despite struggling in the beginning to finish strong.
In Hunter Piston, Roel edged out Greg by a point with a score of 46. Eli was not far behind Greg with a single point.
In Hunter PCP, Bill D solidly led the field with a score of 49. We did not realize there was a tie for 2nd and 3rd place. Geoffrey and Matt Sq shot a score of 46. We did not have time after the banquet to hold a shoot off since we took down the course. We used Ihe standing and kneeling lanes as tie breakers to settle 2nd and 3rd place. Geoff was then awarded 2nd place and Matt Sq 3rd place. Good shooting to both.
We had a standing only 75-yard bonus shot with three shots per person. At the end of the match, two shooters stood above the rest by hitting the 2” paddle two out of three shots. A handful of shooters were able to knock it down once out of three chances. Bill D and Jim W were tied with 2 hits each. When a shoot off was planned, both decided to just split the $25 pot. Well done Bill (PCP rifle) & Jim (Piston rifle).
We had everyone eat lunch with a buffet consisting of rotisserie chicken, potato salad, beans, salad, appetizers, brownies & cupcakes. People were able to take home the extra food after the banquet.
After handing out the awards, we then turned to giving away the Pyramyd Air gift cards.
Here are the winners of the gift cards,
$10 – Bernie D, Karen R, Matt Sq, $20 – Pete S, $50 - Jay O
We had the largest attendance to finish off the 2022 season. We were happy to welcome shooters from as far away as Virginia, Maine, Upstate NY, Long Island and nearby Massachusetts.
We thank everyone who helped us set up the new course, especially Bill M, Cindy M, Pete R, Jim H and many others I cannot remember for making this event possible.
Next match: Some time in December stay tuned
Leo Gonzales – FT course planner
Rockville Fish & Game
Results and Photos are available in the link below
http://rockvillefishandgameclub.com/air-gun-activities/
Location: Fish & Game Rd, Vernon, CT
Match Site: Woods, open
Temperature: 43-60 degrees Fahrenheit
Wind: 0-1 mph, little to no wind
Number of Targets: 30 (60 points maximum) shot from near to far
Average Distance: 39.5 yards (15 targets over 40 yards)
Average Kill Zone: 1 2/5” (Mix of ½", 1” & 1 ½” kill zones)
Course Difficulty: 31.2T
Match Times: 9:00 AM–1:00 PM, Course Takedown completed 1:30 PM
This match is sponsored by Pyramyd Air (gift cards)
Results/Attendees: (28 shooters total)
Hunter PCP
Bill D, 49, Thomas Carbine, Sightron 10-50x60, JSB 13.4 grains (1st place)
Geoffrey S, 46, Daystate Huntsman Revere, , (2nd place)
Matt Sq, 46, Daystate Redwolf, Hawke Airmax 4-16x, JSB 10.3 grains (3rd place)
Richard H, 43, Daystate Wolverine, Hawke, H&N Barracuda
Dave F 42, Daystate Huntsman Revere, Hawke Sidewinder, AA 10.3 grains
Gerard O 40, Air Arms S500, Element Helix 6-24x50, JSB 13.4 grains
Alan E, 40, Air Arms S510, Falcon 10-50x60, JSB Jumbo Express
Stephan H, 40, MAC1 USFT, Delta Stryker 5-50x56, FX 13.4 grains
Tom W, 39, Air Arms S500, Hawke Airmax 8-32xx56, AA 8.4 grains
John D, 33, Air Venturi Avenger, ,
Karen R, 31, Daystate Redwolf, Delta Stryker 5-50x56, AA 10.3 grains
Calvin C, 30, Daystate Ranger, Hawke 4-16x,
Pete S, 28, FX Dreamline, Falcon 10-50x60, JSB 10.3 grains
Jay O, 25, Daystate , Hawke 4-16x, AA 10.3 grains
Scott V, 23, Daystate Huntsman Revere, UTG 4-16x,
Jill P, 23, Brocock, Hawke 4-16x, JSB 8.4 grains
Bernie D, 16, Air Venturi Avenger, UTG 4-16x, JSB 10.3 grains
Kevin L, 10, Benjamin Marauder, , JSB
Open PCP
Brian V, 59, FX 400 FT, Nikko Diamond 10-50x60, AA 10.3 grains (1st place)
Chas D, 54, RAW TM1000, Sightron 10-50x60, JSB 13.34 grains (2nd place)
Hunter Piston
Roel J, 46, Air Arms TX200, UTG 4-16x, JSB 10.3 grains (1st place)
Greg S, 45, Walther LGU, Bushnell 6-24x, AA 8.4 grains (2nd place)
Eli F, 44, Air Arms TX200, Athlon 6-24x Helos, AA 8.4 grains
Jim W, 28, Air Arms TX200HC, Hawke Airmax 4-16x50, JSB 8.4 grains
WFTF Piston
Matt B, 52, Air Arms TX200, Falcon 10-50x60, JSB 8.4 grains (1st place)
Nathan T, 47, Walther LGU, Bushnell 8-32x40, AA 8.4 grains (2nd place)
Matt S, 44, HW97K, March 6-40x56, AA 8.4 grains
Leo G, 53, Walther LGU, Sightron 10-50x60, JSB 8.4 grains (DNC)
Remarks:
We were concerned about the weather on the match day. Thankfully the rain did not start until everyone left Rockville homeward bound. The day started a little cold but gradually became comfortably cool. We had little to no wind.
As expected, we had one person who almost shot a perfect score. Brian shot another impressive 59 score – his third 59 score this year. I setup the course with only 5 reducers and the rest were full sized kill zones with an average distance of 39.5 yards. Excellent shooting Brian! Chas was not far behind with a score of 54.
In WFTF Piston, Matt B scored an impressive 52 despite struggling in the beginning to finish strong.
In Hunter Piston, Roel edged out Greg by a point with a score of 46. Eli was not far behind Greg with a single point.
In Hunter PCP, Bill D solidly led the field with a score of 49. We did not realize there was a tie for 2nd and 3rd place. Geoffrey and Matt Sq shot a score of 46. We did not have time after the banquet to hold a shoot off since we took down the course. We used Ihe standing and kneeling lanes as tie breakers to settle 2nd and 3rd place. Geoff was then awarded 2nd place and Matt Sq 3rd place. Good shooting to both.
We had a standing only 75-yard bonus shot with three shots per person. At the end of the match, two shooters stood above the rest by hitting the 2” paddle two out of three shots. A handful of shooters were able to knock it down once out of three chances. Bill D and Jim W were tied with 2 hits each. When a shoot off was planned, both decided to just split the $25 pot. Well done Bill (PCP rifle) & Jim (Piston rifle).
We had everyone eat lunch with a buffet consisting of rotisserie chicken, potato salad, beans, salad, appetizers, brownies & cupcakes. People were able to take home the extra food after the banquet.
After handing out the awards, we then turned to giving away the Pyramyd Air gift cards.
Here are the winners of the gift cards,
$10 – Bernie D, Karen R, Matt Sq, $20 – Pete S, $50 - Jay O
We had the largest attendance to finish off the 2022 season. We were happy to welcome shooters from as far away as Virginia, Maine, Upstate NY, Long Island and nearby Massachusetts.
We thank everyone who helped us set up the new course, especially Bill M, Cindy M, Pete R, Jim H and many others I cannot remember for making this event possible.
Next match: Some time in December stay tuned
Leo Gonzales – FT course planner
Rockville Fish & Game
Results and Photos are available in the link below
http://rockvillefishandgameclub.com/air-gun-activities/
