RESULTS: DeSoto Airgunners (FL) FT Match Report for May 11, 2025

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Posted by Gary P. for our Field Target match director, Ron Z.

5-11-25 Field Target

Mothers Day Match at DeSoto Gun Club brought out 13 shooters.  No moms showed for the event this year but everyone agreed today's course was a mother!  

Troyer Factor difficulty wasn't  calculated but low scores and frustrating misses had even our most seasoned shooters confirming the course layout and wind conditions presented an elevated challenge.  No individual cleaned the Standing Lane while  3 shooters cleaned the Kneeling Lane.  Winds were a definite factor  especially on the longer shots.  Lane two was particularly humbling today with the majority of shooters scoring well under 50% on that lane.  Only Cliff and Wayne scored  5 of the 6  possible points on that difficult lane with targets out to 50 yards.

Conditions were shirt sleeve comfortable under a cloudy sky.   No precip was forecast but a very light sprinkle quickly blew through the venue.  Barely noticed, it was gone in a few minutes leaving bright overcast conditions throughout most of the event.


TOP GUN Honors go to Ron G (Open div)  AND  to Wayne R (Hunter div).  Both shooters achieved event high scores of 39 points.  I believe it's the first time we've had an inter-divisional tie for Top Gun recognition.  

Our group was joined by Paul C, a relative newcomer to the Field Target game.  Paul finished fourth among the nine competitors in Hunter Division.  Lindsay was the only Piston shooter in today's match.

June is the official start of hurricane season in Florida and  as seasonal temps and humidity climb to more uncomfortable levels we shift from Field Target activities to Benchrest competitions.   Our next shoot- June 8th - marks the start of another Summer Swelter Benchrest Series with DeSoto Airgunners.   Precision meets Perspiration in this demanding game of millimeter accuracy.  

Shout-Outs and Thanks to All Participants - Your help and friendly sportsmanship continue to make our airgunning activities at the DeSoto Gun Club a safe and enjoyable experience.  

Results & Equipment Matrix  5/11/25