Sussex Interclub HFT 2018 - End of Season

[Lol Moore]

Have to fess up about this weekends shoot....it definately will not be to UKAHFT rules....but it will be fun

I have had a busy day trying to produce a bit of something for everyone.

For those that moan about small kills, how about a 70mm one....cannot guarentee the range it will be at

https://photos.app.goo.gl/2ug46voqCdcLqH649


One for those that only ever hit the "dinner plates"

https://photos.app.goo.gl/v5fmtpjGKc22ejQX6


"Did I plate that" ding dong, one for the firemen amongst you (cheers Nigel)

https://photos.app.goo.gl/TMf9D7EMXPDYVDFL7


For those that struggle because the paddle is behind a plate....paddle in front

https://photos.app.goo.gl/AAq6tyCqRwHw8b9G9


For the real "dead eye Dicks", where 15mm is simply too easy, how about 12mm

https://photos.app.goo.gl/uoaSU6T4QVZjYT836


Then there is the next level who don't even need the eye, i.e. the "dead Dicks" how about a 9mm (good luck Nick)

https://photos.app.goo.gl/ekr1cfs6QkCCoHw78


There are some out there who always hit the centre of the paddle, so why bother with the rest of it, waste of metal

https://photos.app.goo.gl/S6AJFDqwHLHyvFYo6


Finally, for those not quite that good who mainly hit the paddle but around the edges you should be fine with this one

https://photos.app.goo.gl/YSF2CyeFqq5hcG2j6


For the purist, there will also be a bunch of normal targets to feast on.

ENJOY

[DreamGenie]

OMG!!!!! Have just looked at Lol's targets!
Was looking forward to the shoot this Sunday but now????????????????????
Woteva (isn't that what the "Essex" lot say?!) gonna be a fun day, just hope the weather holds!!
See you all on Sunday.

[Bob P]

Nice one LOL, some very abstract, convergent, lateral, analytical, creative, holistic thinking going on with those targets,
Some of it inside the box, some outside. Think you are on to something with the kill-in-front target, would like to see a few slow mo shots and splitters on that one to see how it reacts.
Personal favourite is the kill-with-hole target, that is true kill or nil. I will copy and post this on the SiHFT Facebook page for those who dont visit the Forthcoming events page ( I nearly missed it)
Bob

[Roy pearce]

Wherever Jean goes I must follow....Can't say I am enthusiastic but I shall try my old best. Roy & I have been moving soil & gravel all week so our bodies are already in a funny shape (well, more than usual) therefore we may be well qualified.

Babs ::

[Lol Moore]

Bob

I knew you would see the point of that target, I had posted about it a while back on another forum, heres what was said:


This follows from the discussion about FT rule changes, its not meant to be a nod to everyone having to change targets due to a few moaners/cheats, it was just me looking at what's available and seeing if it can be improved.

I really like the cam lever lock affair on current silhouettes and cannot easily see a way that can be improved but the overall package can be I think.


https://photos.app.goo.gl/qKEsYggerg3uvd7g9


So this one has some advantages:

- as already discussed paddle in front means a split hits paddle first the split piece then hitting the plate, I am not sure this would make it easier for a split to knockover a target but it looks like it might

- no pieces of lead go behind the plate, these can be a big cause of failures

- a club only needs 30 plates but can then fit any size, or shape, paddle to those plates in seconds

- if the nut on the stem is moved the sensitivity of the target can easily be adjusted, useful were angled shots are set


On this prototype the biggest error is when falling the stem hits one of the lever hinges, easy to change.

I know, current targets work, what's the point, they will be expensive.....blah de blah, its me messing in the workshop😁


I agree it would be interesting to see some slowmotion video...current targets work just fine if maintained but this design may save a club some money if buying a whole set from scratch.

[Bob P]

Just checked your last link, I like the way it could be retro fitted to existing targets.
I agree there is nothing wrong with the current design so long as it's well maintained.
But your idea gives great flexibility with the ability to swap out both kill zone size and shape, also no one could complain about seeing daylight around the paddle. My one doubt about this design is jamming, the further away from the centre of kill you hit, the more chance of the kill zone shaft tilting and wedging in the brass bush. If this idea was built into a target from the ground up, I can't fault it.