Creedmoor 2015 (Emerald Shoot)

Cass

Just thought i'd share this with you all. It's a video from the entire week of the Creedmoor back in 2011. With the Creedmoor once again being shot in Ireland this year i thought i'd give everyone an idea of what is involved in the match, it's history and more importantly to those interested in F-Class the sport itself.

It's interesting to hear all the comments from the Americans about how difficult the range is with some saying it was one of the hardest ranges they've shot on in terms of calling the wind.

Also a big thanks to Martin McCann who worked on this over the entire week and for months after getting interviews, etc from all those involved.


Enjoy.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QWJD4KEemHw

nastros

Fantastic video saw it on the F-Class Team Ireland page on facebook amazing to see. Hopefully will get down to the range see it this year in June.

Cass

Just to let all those interested in coming over to watch both the Emerald shoot and Creedmoor, it will begin on Wednesday June 24th and end Monday June 29th.

There will be competitors from Europe, UK, and of course America.

ruger1894c

Cass wrote: »

Just to let all those interested in coming over to watch both the Emerald shoot and Creedmoor, it will begin on Wednesday June 24th and end Monday June 29th.

There will be competitors from Europe, UK, and of course America.

Also a southern hemisphere team consisting of World champions the aussies and south africians are coming too

ejg

Really enjoyed the 2011 Creedmoor and we will be at this comp with a small display on Sat and Sunday 27-28.
edi

Cass

Well everyone is over there today getting zeroed up, and having a practice day after their trip to Dublin yesterday. The whole thing kicks off tomorrow at 9 am and will probably continue on till around 3 pm.

The Emerald shoot will kick things off tomorrow with the Creedmoor taking place over the weekend and Monday. Not sure what displays are going to be there but with the likes of Edi above going i'm sure there'll be a few. The weather is supposed to hold for the most part but might be an idea to bring both a jacket in case of a turn in the weather and also a little sunscreen as it's easy to get sunburned.

bravestar

Factor 50 - check
Warm jacket - check
Rainproofs - check
Tricolour mankini - check

Cass

bravestar wrote: »

Factor 50 - check

By feck you'd need it. Got scolded today.

Tricolour mankini - check

Cass

Quick write up/preview over on Accurateshooter.com. cheers for the link Sparks

Cass

Good first day.

The wind was subtle in the morning but really got up by early afternoon. Made for some really tricky shooting in the late afternoon. The dust did no one any favours and for once a short shower of rain would have been welcome.

Got scolded again even though there was no sun. Lesson well and truly learned.

A few pics of the FTR guys, F-Open, 1000 yard firing point and the flags that were raised representing the countries taking part.

ruger1894c

Great first day had today..fair play to the aussies South africans and Americans today all shot really well and to our own pat Hunt who is in third place..pat cleared 800 with 7 v's along with Jim crofts and Tim Stuart..at 900 Tim again cleared it while Jim crofts dropped 1 and Paul Dunne dropping 2.. the 1000 sorted the men from the boys Mike Samuels of Austrália came first with a 70 with pat Hunt 2nd with a 68 and mr crofts 3rd with a 67.. rain Held off and Wind increased during the day with nice pick ups and subtle drop offs all day

Cass

First day of the Creedmoor today. The day began with Mr John Sigler firing the traditional opening shot, this time with a "Howth" Mauser.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Umx6926dFIE

The rifle is a Mauser Model 1871. The name, "Howth Mauser", comes from the rifle having been smuggled in via Howth Harbour back in 1914.



Onto the comp. Conditions were tricky at first and quite hard towards the end of the day. Both teams seemed to cope well and the wind coaches had their work cut out for them. After a long day i never got the scores, but will update as soon as i can (possibly tomorrow).


A few pictures of the teams on the firing line.






And of course Tony "on patrol" (:D) on the firing line





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