Hi,
This past week I shot in the Wednesday Night Trap League and on Sunday (today) the monthly bowling pin shoot. Both were wet, wet, rainy and cool. It could only have been worse if it had also been windy!
It was a steady down pour for Trap. I had never shot competitively in the rain. A whole new experience. As you can imagine, there is no overhead cover for Trap. I shot my double barrel Beretta Lighting. I figured it would be easier to dry out and clean the double than to take my Remington 870 Pump. I think I was right. Everyone shot in the rain the whole time we were there. No let ups no reprieves. I did dress for rain. My camo rain coat goes down to my ankles. My ball cap kept my head dry. It ended up that I was not as uncomfortable as I thought I could be. My only issue was my wet hands. It meant I really had to think about how I held the gun. I was not expecting to do well. My first round was a 19, which is good for me. I was very happy. Then the second round brought me down to earth. I shot a 12. My goodness! Next week I have to make sure both rounds are equally as good. Two week to go. I have to do a shoot ahead for the last week as I will be in Colorado mule deer hunting on the last Wednesday of the league. So looking forward to this hunt. I am still high Lady by 36 birds. My team has sunk to 6th place out of 12. I am pretty sure that is where we were at the end of the last league.
Bowling Pin shooting was almost as wet as trap shooting. The big difference, there is overhead cover at the bowling pin range. It was pouring down rain when we arrived this morning. Three of us were there to run the match. 2 people actually showed up before 9 am to shoot. The guy and gal had not shot at bowling pins before so they were stoked to try it out. We ended up having a great time shooting with them. Then just as we figured no one else was coming (about 10:30 am) three more shooters showed up. This group had been to a few shoots before, so they were ready to go as soon as they walked up to the range. It was wet and got colder as the morning wore on, but absolutely everyone there said they had a great time, and will be back in March next year when we start this all over.
My times were good. I did very well with the .22 shooting a 3.73 sec first round (10 yds) and a 5.94 sec second round (15 yds). Total for the run at 9.67 sec is my second best time this year. Center Fire was not nearly as quick, but acceptable. I end the year on a happy note.
Now it is on to serious deer hunting. A bit of cross bow hunting in two days. Then Colorado for the rifle season. Back home for opening day of muzzle loader and the rut. After that we settle into the long rifle season. Surely I will get several deer this year. I am always hopeful.
Take care, good hunting and good shooting.
M.
