First 100 Straight - Finally

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  1. waldedw

    waldedw KX6 Special, MX14 Combo

    Well I finally shot my first 100 straight on Sunday at the Edmonton City Championship, I have had numerous 98's and 99's but never managed to get the 100, it was smooth and I never really got that Knott in my stomach until the last post which happened to be post 3, had to take a couple deep breaths and just try to convince myself to see the target and break the target, I smoked the last 5, ink balls.

    I never started shooting registered trap until I was 61 years old and it took me 7 years to finally break through, I still suck at doubles but my singles and my handicap are going along pretty smooth, got to work on my doubles, as is customary the boy's shredded my hat so I guess I have to buy a new straw hat, no worries.

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    waldedw, Aug 12, 2022
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  2. Flyersarebest

    Flyersarebest Moderator Founding Member Forum Leader

    CONGRATS! Well done

    Have to ask, Was that your "Lucky" hat? If it was, I wouldn't buy a new one
     
    Flyersarebest, Aug 12, 2022
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  3. Tom in PA

    Tom in PA Active Member

    Congratulations!!
     
    Tom in PA, Aug 12, 2022
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  4. BRAD DYSINGER

    BRAD DYSINGER The Philosophist Founding Member Member Trapshooting Hall of Fame Member State Hall of Fame

    Good Shooting
     
    BRAD DYSINGER, Aug 12, 2022
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  5. Justin L.

    Justin L. Active Member

    Great job- here’s to many more for you!
     
    Justin L., Aug 12, 2022
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  6. Chinook3

    Chinook3 Member

    Congratulations!!! Looking forward to mine!!!
     
    Chinook3, Aug 13, 2022
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  7. BCB

    BCB Active Member

    Way to go! Congratulations
     
    BCB, Aug 13, 2022
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  8. Diesel_ss

    Diesel_ss Moderator

    Good job!!

    Little tape and it'll be fine. o_O
     
    Diesel_ss, Aug 13, 2022
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  9. waldedw

    waldedw KX6 Special, MX14 Combo

    I think I may have found the perfect spot to hang my shot up hat, with one of my other favorite trophies " Eddie The Elk " I see it every day when I park in the garage :)
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    waldedw, Aug 14, 2022
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  10. shotguntd

    shotguntd Member

    that will buff right out
     
    shotguntd, Aug 14, 2022
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  11. Flyersarebest

    Flyersarebest Moderator Founding Member Forum Leader

    "Eddie the Elk"

    Looks like the day he stepped out in front of you wasn't Eddies luck day.
     
    Flyersarebest, Aug 14, 2022
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  12. Justin L.

    Justin L. Active Member

    I recently starred shooting some rifle and pistol leagues where they hand out medals for the first 3 places and I was lucky enough to win some- I will have some hanging off of my deer/elk mounts soon too.

    PS- nice elk!
     
    Justin L., Aug 15, 2022
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  13. waldedw

    waldedw KX6 Special, MX14 Combo

    Nope that wasn't " Eddies " lucky day, In September will be 30 years since I took that Elk, 542 paces with a 338 WM. I have taken more than a few since but never one like him, glad I had him done and stuck up on the wall, it will have to be a dandy before I get another one done, I saw a beauty of a 6 x 7 a couple years ago but never managed to get a clean shot at him, he was a dandy.
     
    waldedw, Aug 15, 2022
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