S_S_2015_05_

FROM £760

Available from

UK Importers

0844 8003550

■.177 19.5" 12D profile Rifled Barrel

■Fully regulated — 11.5 ft/lbs energy

■Side Lever single shot action

■4 chamber compensator/air stripper

■300 Bar 225 ml Air cylinder with gauge

■Beech or Laminate target stocks

■Optional Quick Fill system

■Available with Right or Left handed stock

Palm Rest is an option at extra cost

Scope not included (Falcon T35 35x56 shown)

Ultra FT Stock for Air Arms S400-510 series

Prices from £330 SS05.15/30/erra

Custom Stocks ACZ ULTRA FT

[email protected]

http://www.sureshot-airguns.co.uk

65

FT BLOG | AIRGUN

to the competitive side of the sport, they
certainly aren’t perceived as a threat, advice
wouldn’t be so freely given otherwise.
Thinking about the competition side of
things leads nicely on to the challenges
offered by FT. It isn’t about what everyone
else scores, although that can be a useful
benchmark, it’s about shooting well under
differing circumstances and conditions,
mapping your own progress (or lack of) and
constantly trying to improve your own
shooting. There are many ways to challenge
yourself too. For instance you might decide
to use a spring gun rather than a PCP, or use
a scope that doesn’t allow you to use it for
range estimation. Don’t stay indoors during
poor weather, embrace the diffi culty of
shooting in the wind and rain. Get out there
and see if you can overcome the many
challenges on offer.

FT PARTYING
There is of course the social element, FT is
generally a group activity and everyone has a
common interest to begin with in shooting.
Many competitions are set up in such a way
too that you might fi nd yourself shooting with
a complete beginner, a World Champion or
indeed anyone in between the two extremes.
Plus while the participants are generally
male, more and more women are taking up
the challenge of a sport that offers no
advantage to a particular gender. If you are

for a day out! Yes the equipment can be

expensive but competitive equipment,

especially pre-owned, can be found for a

relatively modest outlay and will last you

years if looked after properly.

My thoughts outlined above may not

have marketing companies knocking at my

door offering me a job but I think they

make a reasonable case to give FT a try.

But what about my own personal reasons

for shooting FT? I’ve been doing it for over

25 years now so I guess habit plays a huge

part, that and the fact I don’t have the

imagination to try something new!

Basically though it is the whole package

offered, the people, the travel, the

challenge, the nice equipment. If I had to

pick out the one reason I go to shoot FT?

Well it’s obvious isn’t it? I want to get on

the telly!

wondering how best to break the ice with a

shooter it’s easy, just complement them on

their equipment. If only it had been that easy

with the girls when I was a teenager!

I touched on the fact that more and more

women are taking up FT in the last paragraph

and it is a sport for all! It spans the

generations from those who are just old

enough to handle a gun safely (and legally)

right the way up to those just young enough

to handle a gun safely. Not something many

sports can do.

CHEAP THRILLS!

Whether we like it or not the fi nancial

element of what we do is always a

consideration. Once again FT comes good

on this front. A typical winter league round

will set me back about £20 which includes

entry fees, diesel and a bit of food. Not bad

A beautiful winter’s morning

with a target on the horizon,

the perfect view

A sport for

all, girl or boy,

young and old

Ignore the camera, ignore the

camera, ignore the camera...