Connecticut Air Gunners Match Report – 2019 September 29th
Location: 1001 Trumbull Hwy, Lebanon, CT 06249
Match Site: Sloped, open field with trees bordering on North and East sides.
Temperature: 85 degrees Fahrenheit – sunshine
Wind: 0-5 MPH
Number of Targets: 32 (64 points maximum)
Match Times: Practice 9:00–9:50 AM, Match 10:00 AM-1:30 PM, Course Takedown 1:30 PM-2:00 PM
Troyer difficulty without wind: 29.17
Troyer difficulty with wind: 35.7
Number of targets over 40 yards: 15
Average kill zone size: 1.4 inches
Results/Attendees: (16 shooters total)
PCP WFTF
56/64 John Eroh – Thomas – AA 8.4 grains – Sightron 10-50x60
55/64 Jerry LaRocca – RAW TM 1000 – JSP 8.4 – Sightron 10-50x60
Piston WFTF & Open
54/64 Matt Brackett – TX 200 MK3 – AA 8.4 grains – Sightron 10-50x60
51/64 Leo Gonzales – HW97K – AA 10.3 grains – Falcon 5-30x56
43/64 Matt Sawyer – TX 200 – AA 8.4 – March FX 5-40 FFP
PCP Hunter
50/64 Vasyl Povroznyk – RAW TM 1000 – AA 10.3 grains – Aztek Emerald 5.5-25
39/64 Brian Pepin – Umarex Gauntlet – Crosman Premier 10.5 grains – UTG 3-12
38/64 Thomas Wade – Benjamin Marauder
36/64 Alan Egolf
19/64 Pete Sweeney – Umarex Gauntlet – H&N 10.65 grain – UTG 4-16
16/64 John Dearcangelis
Piston Hunter
42/64 Vasyl Povroznyk – Air Arms TX200 – AA 8.4 grains – Sightron 10-50x60
41/64 Ron Dumond – Air Arms TX200 - AA 8.4 grains - SWFA SS 16X
15/64 John Swenson – Crosman Nitro Venom – JSB Exact – UTG 10x
Open PCP
59/64 Brian VanLiew – FX 400 FT – AA 10.3 grains – Nikko Diamond 10-50x60
56/64 Chas DiCapua – RAT TM 1000 – JSP 13.3 grains – Sightron 10-50x60
Remarks:
It was a while since our last match and a lot of people anticipated attending this match. One of last days of September was not expected to be this sunny and hot. We had great turn out, 15 shooters showed up to shoot the match. We had 3 new shooters shooting field target for first time. John Swenson from New England Airguns, John Dearcangelis, and Alan Egolf tried field target for first time and all are eager to come back for more. Pete Sweeney was shooting for his second time.
It was fairly difficult course at 35.18 Troyer rating. With constant sun mirage was causing ranging problems for many shooters. Equipment got heated past 110F degrees on constant direct sun and it was unknown territory for some shooters. There was slight wind time to time, but overall it one of least windy matches this location is capable of. Really could not ask for better shooting conditions.
We started sharp at 9 am. After brief safety meeting by Ron, squads were announced and shooting commenced. We had 3 cold lines during the match. One target needed more clamps as it shifted from its wood base. One target had to be replaced, but overall teams moved smoothly from lane to lane. We had 4 targets (8 shots) to shoot at each lane. We shot them near to far one shot each and then shot them again near to far for one more shot. We used timers and gave everyone 8 minutes to address and shoot the lane. Time started when the shooter picked up his rifle.
After the match most of the guys stayed and helped to collect targets and wound up strings. It was fun shooting day outdoors. Now waiting begins for next match.
Pictures
Next FT match: 2019 October 20th Sunday
Vasyl Povroznyk
CT Air Gunners Secretary
ctairgunners.weebly.com
Location: 1001 Trumbull Hwy, Lebanon, CT 06249
Match Site: Sloped, open field with trees bordering on North and East sides.
Temperature: 85 degrees Fahrenheit – sunshine
Wind: 0-5 MPH
Number of Targets: 32 (64 points maximum)
Match Times: Practice 9:00–9:50 AM, Match 10:00 AM-1:30 PM, Course Takedown 1:30 PM-2:00 PM
Troyer difficulty without wind: 29.17
Troyer difficulty with wind: 35.7
Number of targets over 40 yards: 15
Average kill zone size: 1.4 inches
Results/Attendees: (16 shooters total)
PCP WFTF
56/64 John Eroh – Thomas – AA 8.4 grains – Sightron 10-50x60
55/64 Jerry LaRocca – RAW TM 1000 – JSP 8.4 – Sightron 10-50x60
Piston WFTF & Open
54/64 Matt Brackett – TX 200 MK3 – AA 8.4 grains – Sightron 10-50x60
51/64 Leo Gonzales – HW97K – AA 10.3 grains – Falcon 5-30x56
43/64 Matt Sawyer – TX 200 – AA 8.4 – March FX 5-40 FFP
PCP Hunter
50/64 Vasyl Povroznyk – RAW TM 1000 – AA 10.3 grains – Aztek Emerald 5.5-25
39/64 Brian Pepin – Umarex Gauntlet – Crosman Premier 10.5 grains – UTG 3-12
38/64 Thomas Wade – Benjamin Marauder
36/64 Alan Egolf
19/64 Pete Sweeney – Umarex Gauntlet – H&N 10.65 grain – UTG 4-16
16/64 John Dearcangelis
Piston Hunter
42/64 Vasyl Povroznyk – Air Arms TX200 – AA 8.4 grains – Sightron 10-50x60
41/64 Ron Dumond – Air Arms TX200 - AA 8.4 grains - SWFA SS 16X
15/64 John Swenson – Crosman Nitro Venom – JSB Exact – UTG 10x
Open PCP
59/64 Brian VanLiew – FX 400 FT – AA 10.3 grains – Nikko Diamond 10-50x60
56/64 Chas DiCapua – RAT TM 1000 – JSP 13.3 grains – Sightron 10-50x60
Remarks:
It was a while since our last match and a lot of people anticipated attending this match. One of last days of September was not expected to be this sunny and hot. We had great turn out, 15 shooters showed up to shoot the match. We had 3 new shooters shooting field target for first time. John Swenson from New England Airguns, John Dearcangelis, and Alan Egolf tried field target for first time and all are eager to come back for more. Pete Sweeney was shooting for his second time.
It was fairly difficult course at 35.18 Troyer rating. With constant sun mirage was causing ranging problems for many shooters. Equipment got heated past 110F degrees on constant direct sun and it was unknown territory for some shooters. There was slight wind time to time, but overall it one of least windy matches this location is capable of. Really could not ask for better shooting conditions.
We started sharp at 9 am. After brief safety meeting by Ron, squads were announced and shooting commenced. We had 3 cold lines during the match. One target needed more clamps as it shifted from its wood base. One target had to be replaced, but overall teams moved smoothly from lane to lane. We had 4 targets (8 shots) to shoot at each lane. We shot them near to far one shot each and then shot them again near to far for one more shot. We used timers and gave everyone 8 minutes to address and shoot the lane. Time started when the shooter picked up his rifle.
After the match most of the guys stayed and helped to collect targets and wound up strings. It was fun shooting day outdoors. Now waiting begins for next match.
Pictures
Next FT match: 2019 October 20th Sunday
Vasyl Povroznyk
CT Air Gunners Secretary
ctairgunners.weebly.com
