Hmm...
After setting up some frames (we opted for 200 yard targets on small frames as large frames are a PITA to move around) I managed to blag sentry duty but then realised my flask was still in the car so I got cold and wet listening to bangs in the distance. As this was theoretically a 'drops' day they had opted to start at 100 which I skipped but came out of the sentry hut for 5 rounds at 300m, yup that worked, quickly followed by another 5 rounds at 600m (Hit the black bit which is always nice) Then I was oer on ff to the Butts.
Butt duty can be grim on a cold wet day but I need not have worried as some serious target conservation was taking place. Now I have to say I was a tad confused by this as I knew the shooter and he can usually hit things, eventually someone else took over and got on the frame so I managed to get some exercise to keep warm. The two frames to the left of me were receiving only light traffic so I put it down to abysmal weather conditions.
Come swap over I realised why the problems, they had moved to 1008 metres which suited me as I had my F-B(UK) Hoodie on to keep me warm with "Under a kilometre doesn’t count" on the back. At least the frames were visible which was handy and despite the rain, and a constant cold wind I was looking forward to getting down to some 'proper' shooting.
Given the temperature I wound in 10.2 Mil and took a shot (always good when the frame goes down) added one more klick and that was me dialled in for the next 30 shots in some very trying conditions, often I could not see the marker and had to depend on radio or a spotter to the left of me, feedback from the Butts at the end of the session was good though so a worthwhile day.
BTW - My new cheek piece has made a significant difference in my shooting and was well worth those couple of hours in the shed the other day
