A few pics from the Trafalgar

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A few pics from the Trafalgar

Post by PeterN2 » Tue Oct 31, 2006 4:38 pm

I took a few pics of some of the Trafalgar meeting. Most of my time was spent on the 200 yard point on Century as that is where I was shooting or ROing.

As usual, the cannon started each morning and afternoon session.
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Mr Barry Custance Baker was there again at the age of 91. He won his competition with a score of 45.4x50. It was mentioned at the prize giving that he won his first competition at Bisley in 1932. A fine Gentleman.
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A few pics of the firing lines.
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M38 Nagent
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Win 94 .30-30
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The No5 sniper put in an appearance.
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A No.4 with unusual wood.
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A Snaps competitor
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Snaps and rapid.
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Sniper snaps.
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Mrs Olivia Lamont shooting a flintlock that is about the age of the United States.
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Mrs L again.
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Martini in action standing.
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And on Snaps.
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There were some odd rifles being used on the next firing point to us. Much too modern for my taste.
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My three companions for the week-end.
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I heard Adam Sutherland's name mentioned at the prize giving as having won a moving venison match. I never saw him all week-end, I don't know where he was hiding. We were off camp in the evening at the Hen and Chickens and on the range all day.

Anyway, I had a good time in spite of the weather on Sunday and will be back next year.

Regards

Peter.
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Thanks for the report Peter

Post by Niner » Tue Oct 31, 2006 7:46 pm

91 year old Mr. Baker winning his contest! Great to see someone that old that can not only win but get into that odd, to the US, shooting position and win doing it.
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Post by DuncaninFrance » Wed Nov 01, 2006 3:23 am

Great set of pics Peter, Thanks

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I can smell the black powder!

Post by Brian the Brit » Wed Nov 01, 2006 4:16 am

Lovely set of pictures, Peter.

You've really captured the atmosphere. Many thanks.

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Post by Woftam » Wed Nov 01, 2006 5:07 am

Correct me if I'm wrong, I must be delusional, but that looks like sunshine in a couple of those photo.

Very nice set of photos. Hope I'm shooting at 91.
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Post by belgmart » Wed Nov 01, 2006 5:58 am

Adam won the running deer? Well, good for him - he can join me! :bigsmile: Unfortunately, I wasn't able to make the Trafalgar, but I got mine at the Imperial...

Seems like weather was typical Trafalgar weather, and I do recognize that figure shooting snaps with the Martini - Richard is always one of the top competitors for the mad minute too in the vintage category.

Any pics of Stickledown?
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Post by goblinslayer » Wed Nov 01, 2006 10:28 am

Ooooo that's me and Mrs Goblinslayer in the 4th picture, 2nd and 3rd from the right!!! :bigsmile:
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Post by joseyclosey » Wed Nov 01, 2006 12:05 pm

Excellent picture post Peter, love the shot of the Martini at full recoil, and its always a pleasure to see Mr Baker competing, and winning, long may he continue to do so.

Adam got a gong for winning the running dear, sorry, deer, ;) and he was wearing it taped to his forehead at the range last night. :lol: Unfortunately he had to retire from the rest of the competitions with a "gammy" leg which was giving him a great deal of pain.

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Post by belgmart » Wed Nov 01, 2006 3:09 pm

Yes, 577-450 does kick a bit, especially in the military rifle. Still, it is more spectacular in the standing position than it is painful. Now, prone usually is where flinches are developed...

Still, the 577-450 and Martini are making a comeback in the Vintage category (at least last Imperial...) - There were some pretty good scores shot with these, a Martini even took 1st place (not mine, unfortunately...)!
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Post by Strangely_Brown » Wed Nov 01, 2006 5:45 pm

2nd Picture from the bottom is a "Tubbs 2000" which the owner imported from the US this March, it's one of those modern things that you can change the barrel in 5 minutes and still use the same bolt.

Quite clever really, and you get a choice of colours!

However there is a happy ending to the story, the owner is also an Enfield owner.

Peter, great set of pictures as always, thanks.
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