Really sunny weather at Mid Wales Shooting Ground made for a great day out.
It was such a pity that only 10 shooters made the journey which leaves us well short for a team.
Round 1, Single Barrel DTL.
We started out on the DTL layout with some shooters having never shot it before, but everyone enjoyed the experience and some good scores were recorded. The weather was perfect and the birds flew straight and true. Well done Gwyn on a fantastic 25 straight and father and son Dennis and Sion on 24, followed by me on a 23.
Scores were as follows, Gwyn Richards 25, Dennis Evans 24, Sion Evans (his son) 24, Ken Griffiths (me) 23, Elgan Pugh 19, Rhys Davies 19, Keith Hill 18, Dave Jones 17, Glyn Jones 14, Barry Hughes 3.
Round 2, ABT.
Again, some of the squad had never seen an ABT layout let alone shoot one which reflected in the scores. So many shooters can be grateful for the ‘full use of the gun rule’, otherwise quite a few would have ended up in single figures.
All in all the scores were respectable considering we don’t have an ABT layout in our County.
Best scores came from ex International DTL shooter Dennis Evans with an excellent 21, followed by Elgan Pugh on 20, and Gwyn Richards on 19.
Scores were as follows, Dennis 21, Elgan 20, Gwyn 19, Ken (me) 18, Sion 18, Keith 17, Glyn 16, Dave 14, Rhys 13, Barry 9.
Round 3, Skeet.
Expectations were high and good scores were expected, but some shooters were left disappointed after missing easy targets (particularly me) 
High bird was a very high bird which resembled a teal at times, making it very easy to over-lead.
Elgan and Gwyn showed the way by shooting a great 24, followed by Dennis on 23 and me on 22.
I was gutted to miss the pair on 4 followed by the easy low 7, which proved to be costly at the end of the day.
Scores were as follows, Elgan 24, Gwyn 24, Dennis 23, Ken 22, Keith 21, Sion 20, Rhys 19, Dave 18, Glyn 15, Barry 13.
Round 4, Sporting.
With very few targets between the top 5 scores it was all to play for on a very tricky 3 stand sporting course.
The best score of the day came from junior Sion Evans on a superb 24, fantastic shooting Sion well done mate. Glyn Jones our one and only veteran redeemed himself after a poor showing on the other disciplines by shooting a great 23, and was followed by Ken (me again) on a 22 and Keith 21, and a best ever 20 for Dave Jones.
Scores were as follows, Sion 24, Glyn 23, Ken 22, Keith 21, Dave 20, Gwyn 18, Rhys 18, Elgan 17, Dennis 16, Barry 16.
A special mention must go to Barry Hughes, who will admit to having struggled over the few months he’s been shooting (and after having a bout of pneumonia at the beginning of the year), but he thoroughly enjoyed himself today and he shot an excellent 16 on the tricky sporting. It does get easier Barry, keep it up mate.
When the scores were totted up it was close at the top.
Gwyn and Sion on a fantastic 86, Ken 85 (bloody low 7 ) Dennis 84, Elgan 80, Keith 77, Dave and Rhys 69, Glyn 68, Barry 41.
A shoot off was needed to decide the captaincy this year between Junior Sion Evans and Gwyn Richards.
It was agreed by all that the ABT layout would be utilized for the shoot off .
Showing nerves of steel, Gwyn pipped Sion by 5 targets to shoot a superb 23 to Sion’s 18.
Well done to both, great shooting and it’s a pity that one had to lose.
My thanks once again to the Williams family of Mid Wales for giving us a superb shoot and a great breakfast (thanks Rita & Lisa).
Pictures to follow soon:
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- Dennis hoping that Gwyn Breaks a Leg..
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- The crowds gather for the shoot off..
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- This is our Wendy House and your not welcome..
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- Gwyn on his way to a brilliant 23.
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- It’s not really dark, they are just crap pics..
from 10 i think. someone picked one up for angie this weekend i hear, was told its extra large for some reason??????
Not quite sure what to say to that last remark bc, but hey I’m well chuffed that someone has taken the time to get one for me!!whooppee!!
Sounds like there’s a lot of coruption and bribery creeping into this shooting game Ken :-0
Too right there is…its the only way to get things done or get what you want!!
Angie has promised bc some special loving for getting her what she wants tk..
This is how women get their way..
Extra large, good one bc..
Kenneth…..behave yourself…your jealous thats all! That will cost u a breakfast at MW at the A/R!
Jealous!!!!
I have no interest whatsoever in bc
As to breakfast, you will need around 10 of them so you can fill that extra large t-shirt..
eurgh!!
Ken must have an account at mid wales for breakfasts he,s always buying someone a breakey by way of an apology,think he still owes me one!
You’ll have to wait in line TK…plenty in front of you!You’ve got ur International this w-end haven’t you?
yep leaving 9 in the morning gonna go to lakenheath to have a practice then a quiet pint or two i expect
A pint or two!!! ha ha ha
No one should ever get drunk before an important shoot, am I right Angie?
Now who mentioned a pint of alcohol, orange juice and lemonade i was thinking!
Nobody mentioned a pint, I’m talking many pints!!
All the best mate, hope you have a good un..
I know its a bit late as well TK, but all the best!!
A bit late Angie, at 23.09p.m. tk’s tucked up in bed with his gorgeous other half.
His Teddy Bear..
got another fauxdegla long sleeved shirt again today, so did the guy i was coaching. must be thousands about by now. you gotyours yet angie.
only ken not got one in wales i think. lol.
I my heart bleeds Ken
I let you lot use my blog to take the piss out of me day in day out, I always say nice things about you lot day in day out…
And I can’t even get a medium size Fauxdegla shirt for all my efforts..
Is it worth carrying on…
I wonder if Gwyndegla do shirts
ill blag you one on sunday ken. keep you happy and all that.
Just a quick up date from Tonys wife.
Wales were runners up in the Home Nations International for Sporting.
With Wales Nikki Evans taking over-all High Gun for the Ladies, Wales Luke Llewellyn taking over-all Junior High gun, Welsh High gun was won by Nigel Hart after a shoot off between him, John Kendall & Ray Webb who all finished on 86 with Pete Humhreys finishing with 85 and Tony finishing on a respectable 84 well done guys
Hia tk’s wife
Knew straight away it wasn’t tk, there are no spelling mistakes lol..
What a fantastic achievement from the Welsh Team, to take overall Ladies and Juniors is superb, and to take Runners Up Spot (I take it that England won again).
You must be so proud of tk, we all knew he had it in him. Just 2 birds behind high gun, is a fantastic achievement for a debut showing.