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Target Shooting Matches, Discussion & Events => Field Target Gates => Topic started by: 22Jim on March 20, 2017, 09:25:19 PM
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Your Invited: Sacramento Valley Field Target Match - Sunday March 26th, Ione CA
Come on out and join us for the kick off of the 2017 field target season at the Sacramento Valley Shooting Center. We will set up a challenging but fun course to give you a chance to test your progress in shooting Field Target.
The match is weather dependent and will not be held in heavy rain. We shoot from covered positions so the match will take place in a light rain. A decision will be made by 5pm Saturday March 25th if the match is canceled. The cancellation notice will be posted on the Yellow and GTA Field Target forums no later than 6:00pm Saturday.
Location:
Sacramento Valley Shooting Center - Directions found here: www.sacvalley.org/contact.html (http://www.sacvalley.org/contact.html)
Upon arrival at the range take a right at the 'T', near the range office, up the hill to Range 6 (Silhouette Range).The match is open to anyone interested in learning about Field Target competition as well as experienced shooters.
Equipment requirements:
.177 or .22 caliber air rifle shooting at 20 foot lbs of energy or less. Almost all spring powered or piston air rifles qualify. Most .177 PCP rifles and most .22 PCP air rifles shooting 750 fps of less qualify.
Optional but recommended, a set of shooting sticks or adjustable bi-pod and a bucket or stool to sit on while shooting. Eye protection is required for all participants and observers.
The Game:
We will be shooting a field target match using knock down targets at ranges from 10 to 55 yards with bullseyes from 0.5 to 2.0 inches.
Course set up:...............8:00 am
Regstn and Sight In .....8:45 am
Match start:...................9:30am (approx)
Other information:
Match fees will be $15 per person
Beverages and snacks will be provided
Questions? Contact Jim Cyran at jimcyran "at" pacbell "dot" net
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WOOHOO... Finally!!! It seems like it took forever for this season to start.
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Sounds great, Jim!
Thanks very much for the definite rain policy and Saturday night confirmation.
Bob
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Can't wait!
I'll be out there early for set up.
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Freshened up targets ... paint jobs we all have a love / hate relationship with ready for 2017 ;D
Will see a lot of you Saturday in Placerville ;)
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Freshened up targets ... paint jobs we all have a love / hate relationship with ready for 2017 ;D
Will see a lot of you Saturday in Placerville ;)
LOVE freshly painted pigs.
So you'll have a booth at the airgun show?
That is great. I need a Huma regulator for my HW97K.
Bob
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Freshened up targets ... paint jobs we all have a love / hate relationship with ready for 2017 ;D
Will see a lot of you Saturday in Placerville ;)
LOVE freshly painted pigs.
So you'll have a booth at the airgun show?
That is great. I need a Huma regulator for my HW97K.
Bob
Your a sick man Bob ;D .... To regulate a HW-97 takes :o :o Lol
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Hmmm... it's not looking good :'(
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We are going to be fine ... weathers NOT coming in till the afternoon.
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Thank you, everyone, for the warm welcome and all of the terrific advice!!
I had a great time watching and learning - I won't see you next month (have to do sound for a concert) but I'll probably see you at Ione in May!
All the best,
Pete