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  1. #31
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    Originally posted by kev hughes
    All this begs one serious question?

    Does it matter which leg of the Pro's Zimmer touches the peg
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    Are they allowed to adjust the zimmer frame during the competition (after the first shot is taken), and would they be allowed to use it for support while taking a shot (no artificial aids)?

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    Strangely quiet on the pro side don't you think? Perhaps the're getting some practice in or maybe just fixing a bean bag to said zimmer
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    Originally posted by Prone Shooter
    Strangely quiet on the pro side don't you think? Perhaps the're getting some practice in or maybe just fixing a bean bag to said zimmer
    Not me, mate - just too busy and all that.

    I've been thinking about this shoot and I've come to the conclusion that I won't be taking part. Too much training required, too much messing about sorting the right hardware, too much time needed when I'm already extremely divorceable due to the demands of my job, the airgun spokesman stuff, this BBS and my precious, therapeutic fishing, and, possibly most importantly of all, that my match shooting days are over.

    And don't bother telling me that I could just turn up and have a go, because I couldn't. If I couldn't be me, or a fair representation of me, then I wouldn't enjoy it. Sad but true. Anyway, by the time it's organised, the HFT boys will be celebs themselves.

    (Phew, got outta THAT one, methinks. )

    Terry

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    (Phew, got outta THAT one, methinks. )
    Terry [/B]
    Come on, be a sport.

    It really wont make a difference if you blank or score a full house.

    Go on, sign up.

    Rustam

  5. #35
    Gary C Guest
    In fairness to Terry and the rest of the "Celebs" I have to agree with him for 2 reasons.

    First and foremost they would want to shoot like a world champion and their shooting partners would want them to do the same. There is no point Terry / Dave or anybody else turning up to shoot against the likes of Sparky, Dave Stannicomb, Tony De X, plus any of the crop of FT boys joining such as Tim Finlay, Owen Rosser, Paul Wilson, Steve Lanniman etc because they would get creamed. Nothing to do with talent - just practice. You can't have one set taking it seriously and the celebs just turning up.

    Secondly the argument will then go - "Just to hang out with a celeb". I would counter this by saying just turn up at CLA, Midlands etc. The "Celebs" or "Names" in this sport are not lost in showbiz - they talk to anybody who will buy them beer.

    Maybe a better idea would be a HFT open day where the "Celebs" give coaching sessions and the current hard core HFT crew take out "Challengers" on a mini course giving pointers.
    A few cold beers and a barby afterwards would make a fun day all could enjoy.

  6. #36
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    Gary your comments about the barby and beer, that just sounds like our normal HFT event and a great idea

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    Originally posted by Gary C
    You can't have one set taking it seriously and the celebs just turning up.
    The 'other set' does not have to take it seriously and even if they do, the 'celebs' have nothing to prove as their past achievements speaks for themselves.

    It's a good days shooting, mostly amongst friends, and nothing more.

    And btw, I wouldn't be too sure about the other set creaming the 'celebs'.

    Rustam

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    Nobody told me I was supposed to take HFT seriously! Must be where I'm going wrong. Will endeavor to not take the mick out of Lee-G, Goldenshot, wind up Bones and AceNorth or annoy the rest of the usual crowd in future .
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    2nd thoughts sod that, having too much fun the way it is
    I'm telling you it moved!

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    re the Viagra thing - surely that would be a breach of the rules regarding the use of shooting supports! - plus attleborough might have something to say regarding copyright on their 'monopod'


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    Originally posted by Terry D
    Not me, mate - just too busy and all that.

    I've been thinking about this shoot and I've come to the conclusion that I won't be taking part. Too much training required, too much messing about sorting the right hardware, too much time needed when I'm already extremely divorceable due to the demands of my job, the airgun spokesman stuff, this BBS and my precious, therapeutic fishing, and, possibly most importantly of all, that my match shooting days are over.

    And don't bother telling me that I could just turn up and have a go, because I couldn't. If I couldn't be me, or a fair representation of me, then I wouldn't enjoy it. Sad but true. Anyway, by the time it's organised, the HFT boys will be celebs themselves.

    (Phew, got outta THAT one, methinks. )

    Terry
    Not a chance matey, if this one goes ahead we'll be down to winkle you out of that nice warm pad you seem to have retired to and get you up spitting pellets lol
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    Bump
    This is just too good a thing to let go of
    (I think......but I have just got back from the Hare & Hounds)

  12. #42
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    I've got to agree with Terry.

    He retired from competitive shooting at the top of his game. If, for instance, he returned to FT, I feel that I would probably beat him. I know that's a big statement to make but Terry probably understands why. In his day he would have absolutely blinded my meager efforts.

    There are undoubtably large numbers of "mag-writer-worshippers" who would kill for the chance of beating Terry Doe in competition. I'm one of them, but I would like to have shot against him in his FT prime and due to a lack of progress in time-machine technology that is never to be. I wouldn't take any satisfaction in beating a man who has had as many orthopaedic difficulties as Terry.

    As for the rest of them, yes some of them may be able to shoot, but they are, for want of a better word, "Journos" and the ability to write in a magazine doth not a god of shooting make. Get it in perspective.

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    Koz Guest

    Regarding Pro-Am Events

    I've long thought that Pro-Celeb Boxing would be an entertaining spectacle.

    Just think of it.

    Your most/least favourite Celeb trying to survive against a Pro.

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    I'm all for this.
    And to prove it, I'll fight Ali or Michael Watson tomorrow, and i'll place a £10,000 bet on myself to win
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    Originally posted by Craig-P
    I'm all for this.
    And to prove it, I'll fight Ali or Michael Watson tomorrow, and i'll place a £10,000 bet on myself to win
    Cruel
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