Sussex Interclub HFT 2018 - GRAND FINALE RESULTS

[biggles]

Hi Folks

Last SIHFT post of the year (bar possibility that we'll launch the 2019 timetable).

HUGE thanks to a bunch of people at Ford HFT who prepared a feast of shooting madness for us today. Particular mention must go to Lol for his hard graft in the workshop to produce another bevvy of amazingly non UKAHFT compliant targets.

Which of you last shot at a Dinner Plate (complete with knife and fork), or at a 40mm kill target which had a paddle just 15mm in diameter, or at its twin sister the 40mm kill with a hole in the middle of the kill? There was also the ridiculously easy 70mm kill too - or it might have been were it not waaay out there. How far, I am truly unsure - I've heard estimates ranging from 55 to 70 yards. Not a complete list, but there are photo's to be found elsewhere on the BBS and on our Facebook page for those who wish to go-look-see. Very inventive, young Lol, and much appreciated.

There were no special prizes for the day - just bragging rights. Given the strength and variability of the wind, Kev Catt's table topping 57 (out of 64) is pretty amazing, as were the achievement of the lucky 7 who managed to knock over the 50 yard Kneeler with its 15mm kills Charity Special.

Name Club Class Score (ex 64) Charity Bunny
Kevin Catt Meon Valley Open 57
Roger Dibbens Buxted Open 56 Y
Ewan Hobbs Iden Fern Open 56
Spencer Bailey Buxted Open 55
Howard Kalisch Buxted Open 55
Charles Peal Oaks Open 55 Y
Colin Medway Meon Valley Open 54
Derek Watson Horsham Open 54
Abigail Maw Buxted Junior 53
Justin Rayner Buxted Open 53
Mike Burgess Swallows Open 52 Y
Aaron Friend Oaks Open 52
Darren Purnell Buxted Open 52
Graeme Cargan Oaks Open 51
Kevin Hills Buxted Open 51
Mark Rackley Meon Valley Open 51
Andy Simpson Buxted Open 51
Glen Turner Ford Open 51
Jean Greatrex Maldon Ladies 50
Scott Somerville Meon Valley Junior 50
Dean Yaxley Meon Valley Open 50 Y
Phil Moody Horsham Open 49
Jon Newton-May Buxted Open 49
Roy Pearce Iden Fern Open 49
Don Vickers Meon Valley Open 49
Nigel Buchan Buxted Open 48
Steb Martinez Ford Open 48 Y
Kevin Maw Buxted Open 48 Y
Kevin McMenamin Visitor Open 48
Justin Roberts Ford Open 48
Paul Somerville Meon Valley Open 48
Pat Fitzgerald Ford Recoiling 47
Vince Guy Swallows Open 47
Nick Byrne Oaks .22 46
Barbara Pearce Iden Fern Ladies 46
Kevin Wickson Buxted Open 46
Steve Britland Horsham Open 45
Gabriel Hobbs Iden Fern Primary 45
Gary Morrison Buxted Open 45
Neil Parrott Meon Valley Open 45
Nick Orr Oaks Open 44
Mary Rackley Visitor Ladies 44
Simon Whittick Horsham Open 44
Paul Charman Swallows Open 43
Russ Connor Buxted Recoiling 42
Sarah Vickers Meon Valley Ladies 41
Paul Bradford Buxted Open 39 Y
Greet Hopper Ford Open 38
Alice Kennedy Ford Junior 38
Dermot Kennedy Ford Open 37
Phil Beaton Horsham Open 35
Harvey Friend Oaks Junior 33
Martin Rawlings Swallows Open 33
Lol Moore Ford Open DNF

I will publish an easier on the eye version of the above shortly.

The Charity side shoot raised £108 for the Poppy Appeal, topped up to £110 by Ford. Well done to all for this - including the 'lucky 7' who knocked the 15mm target at 50 yards and who could have taken their share of the funds but chose to leave it in the pot for a very worthwhile charity

Apart from issuing some uncollected Platinums (Abi, Scott and a very excited Cargs), that only left us to hand out the individual trophies and the Team Trophy and then to conduct the end-of-year prize draw.

The rules say that as well as participating in at least 6 comps throughout the year, you also had to be here to win if your name/number was drawn.

The results were:

Kev Hills was first out the hat/bag, drawing number 20 to take home a beautiful looking Air Arms TX200 in a walnut stock

Justin Roberts took the first of the cash prizes, collecting an envelope with £200. I'm sure that no one will whisper that a certain, larger than life, MAD member's name was first out of the hat for this - but it looks as though he was having a grand day out in Benelux, winning the Springer Class.

Sarah Vickers was next, winning the £100 prize

Winning £75 was Paul Bradford

And finally, Dame Barbara Pearce walked away with 5 freshly ironed £10 notes.

I think that's it, confident that someone will shout if I have forgotten to recall and record something

[biggles]

For those of you who prefer something easier of the eye to read, today's results table in pdf form can be found HERE

For any SIHFT 'regulars' who remain unaware, we do have a Facebook page. We try out best to keep postings here (BBS) mirrored on Facebook, but worth keeping an eye on both. If you've not already signed up to the FB page, you can find it HERE. It's a closed group, but put in an application and, subject to 'vetting', we'll open the door for you.

Biggles

[fastnick]

My very modest haul for the day was 45, Mike - regretfully I didn't make the dizzy heights of 46....

[simmmo]

Big thanks to Mike and Charles for all the number crunching through out the season.

We are in our 12th year counting the first un-recognised season and the end of season has always been at the hosting clubs discretion. I have got to say for effort and originality Ford you surpassed all who have gone before. Bravo.

Also for the winners and losers percentage percentage percentage. Targets down mean nothing.

Big thanks to Kev Hills today for all the entertainment. Thanks to the Lord you won the raffle.

Monkey.

[DreamGenie]

That was by far the best non UK competition that I have ever shot. Well done Ford (and that devious Lol) for coming up with a great idea for the end of season SIHFT. I certainly think that format is worth repeating!

Not only were the targets unusual and challenging, but they made us practice our positionals!!!! Eight times!!!!!!!! Not to mention try and out think the wind!!

Biggles, Lol said the 70mm was out at 58 yards when I asked him.

Well done Kev on the top score, a worthy win.

Well done to all the season's winners, and Buxted for taking the team title yet again!!!! I'm so glad Dame Barbara took a cash prize home with her!!!!!!!!!!!!

Most importantly, many thanks to Charles and Mike for all your hard work in running the series - sorting us all out and getting scores collated quickly at each round.

Now looking forward to the Southern Hunters!

[Lol Moore]

Smiles all around, that was the aim and it seems the Fordies hit the spot.

You get out what you put in, I dont know about my fellow Fordies but the comments above make the effort worthwhile

All I can say about the targets, in the words of Bachman Turner Overdrive, is...you aint seen nothing yet

The only downer for me is that piece of German sh1te I am currently shooting, when its on, by far the most accurate rifle I have ever owned but my word, is it temperamental, we were half way round and I had only dropped 2 points, when instead of that lovely crack, donk....it just farted and the pellet fell out the end

Thanks to the "two Ronnies" for all that number crunching...and to those incredible shots (or lucky buggers) who got the bonus and left it in the pot.

[biggles]

My very modest haul for the day was 45, Mike - regretfully I didn't make the dizzy heights of 46....

Sorry to disappoint, Nick. Just double checked and it's definitely a 46.

Give in graciously

[Herp]

And no Stoppages

[Herp]

Hello all,

I have just made a donation of £110 to the British Leigon Poppy Appeal.

https://m.facebook.com/groups/187286...44038745615733

Thank you very much for all of your support!

Steb 😊

[biggles]

Hello all,

I have just made a donation of £110 to the British Leigon Poppy Appeal.

https://m.facebook.com/groups/187286...44038745615733

Thank you very much for all of your support!

Steb 😊

times TEN

One grin for every £1 donated

Would have posted 110 grins, but the BBS limit is 13 in a single post.

Biggles

[Lol Moore]

Top work Steb.

I forgot to add to my post, well done all the series winners, special mention to Pat, the FORDIE....with a trophy, way to go mate, I sensed his heart rate climb, maybe got into double figure beats per minute

Also Si and Steve, it was fun

[risingfriend]

Smiles all around, that was the aim and it seems the Fordies hit the spot.

You get out what you put in, I dont know about my fellow Fordies but the comments above make the effort worthwhile

All I can say about the targets, in the words of Bachman Turner Overdrive, is...you aint seen nothing yet

The only downer for me is that piece of German sh1te I am currently shooting, when its on, by far the most accurate rifle I have ever owned but my word, is it temperamental, we were half way round and I had only dropped 2 points, when instead of that lovely crack, donk....it just farted and the pellet fell out the end

Thanks to the "two Ronnies" for all that number crunching...and to those incredible shots (or lucky buggers) who got the bonus and left it in the pot.

Fantastic course and an end to the sihft..thoroughly enjoyed it christmas songs as well cargy christmas.
Lol moore some superb and novel targets nice bit of money raised also...cheers Charles and Mike another superb series. Thanks fordies also. Well done all class and trophy winners top bombing.

[BigRuss]

Got to admit i wasn't really looking forward to the format , or the wind lol .... but was pleasantly surprised at how smooth it all ran , and a lot quicker than i thought .

A power washer snapping and disintegrating after 3 pegs didn't help my score at all but all in all still had a giggle and a laugh .

Thanks to all who set the course and to Charles and Mike for all they do and well done to all who hit the 15mm that was in the next postcode .

The Banter and camaraderie in our little world is what makes this sport one i wished I'd taken up years ago , its a lot easier than getting kicked punched and choked out lol .

Also a massive well done to my team mates BUXTED HFT , stuck with it while the "Joaks" had their day , and then came back to spank them like a naughty ginger stepchild , two years on the spin.

Finally , to make the whole day an absolute corker Kev Hills after winning the new walnut stocked TX200 , drove me home and when he gave me a hand out the car to get my kit , said Merry Christmas and handed me the rifle .... i was gobsmacked (it don't happen often) and proper choked .... He just looked at me and said "it had your name on the second my name was called, i would rather give it to a mate who i know wants one than sell it for a few quid and i'm not into springers" ....

KEV HILLS you my friend are a star .... Thank you very much !

[fastnick]

Not that any was required, but that little story goes to once again show what a top chap Mr Hills is - and as an added bonus, the TX has gone to a very good home where it will be loved and let out to play at every opportunity.

Nice one, Kevin - very nice one.......

[Mr.C]

Enjoyed that, my 1st experience of any sort of 3P shooting didn't start well with a big fat doughnut but it picked up after that. Cheers to Russ and Kev for the chat and advice. It's been said already but its as much the company as the shooting. Glad the crunchy cock was nothing serious Russ.
More thanks to the organisers of the round and series and will do it all again next year.
Cheers