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At the risk of hijacking the thread, I didn't know that but it makes sense given his extensive gun collection a few of which he occasionally auctions off at Holt's.

Back to the original diversion: as indicated +2s = 2" below the knee, +4 = 4" below the knee and I've always understood breeks to be a sort of +0 ending just below the knee and having less loose fabric. However breeks tends to be used as an all inclusive term as well.

Jeremy

Just so that you know.
If you turn up at any shooting school in +4's or +2's nowadays , unless it is a livery , charity , or simulated Game day , you will be conspicuous .
Normal garb is slacks and polo shirts or open collared shirts, casual wear is the order of the day.

The entire exercise is a fundraiser for UK youth shooting activities. I'm just doing my part to contribute.

The "Ripon Challenge" would just be another flurry event if it weren't for the eccentric clothes, and the double gun shooting.

I always thought that was the point of it. To celebrate Lord Ripon's excesses, and to direct the proceeds to a worthy cause.
It's all for fun.

So, today we shot at the WLSS.
Wonderful grounds, and excellent tutelage.
My son-in-law took his lessons well, and has now received a solid introduction to the sporting life.
After lessons, and between rain squalls, we ate lunch at the restaurant on the grounds. It was very good, and well received.

A brief rest for coffee, and we kitted up to shoot the "Ripon Challenge".

I shot a trio of AyA #1's for the "Challenge". Cartridges were 21gram Hull fibre wads. More than adequate for the task.

In between rain squalls, I managed to break 20 targets in a minute for the final score.
The lead score is 28 at this writing.

I had never shot with a loader before today.
Realistically, I probably cannot see well enough, nor am I fast enough at my age, to get past 25 targets in 1 minute.

28 birds in a minute is exceedingly fast.
My percentage of left's and right's was very high, what it was exactly won't be determined until I review the video's.

If you ever get a chance to "Double Gun", find someone to load for you and give it a go. You won't regret the experience.

And, it was for a very good cause.

Very good to know; thanks.
I shall put it on my to do list as I now have a pair of SLEs that fit me and are crying for real use.
Were the WLSS staff serving as loaders or is that another possibility for attendees?
I'd have to get my +2s patched up though
Jeremy

Jeremy,
Remember, I write all this as an American.

First, there are a number of surprises awaiting before you get anywhere near the grounds, if you are staying in the city.

Gun grounds in the US share certain elements with each other, and WLSS doesn't. (Suitably vague to encourage others to go and experience the pilgrimage)

My SIL and his instructor, Paul.


Learning to take high pheasant.

Nose over the toes, push that hip forward, and finish at 10 O'clock.

21g (3/4 oz) Hull Comp X fibre wad are a good cartridge for clays grounds since that are light in recoil for novices and as you have found 'do the business' for those more experienced. Many grounds seem to use them now.
I shoot all my clays with them now (mostly also from an AyA No 1)

Hello CZ,

Thanks for sharing!

Congratulations on your shooting!

JC

Next up, a driven pheasant day this fall. It's the logical next step and would be a great way to finish off this thread in style!

I have some video editing to do, and then I'll finish the "Ripon Challenge" theme with a P/E.
I am resting in Scotland for a few days, and hope to edit the video for sharing today.

We are staying in at a friend's home in a little fishing village on the North Sea coast. Just eating seafood, exploring local castles and nearby moorland, and drinking whisky. Evenings are spent down at the pub with the fishermen. Playing pool, throwing darts, and enjoying pub life.

The house is up on a hill, above the sea, looking downslope to the village. There is a pair of Grey partridges nesting in the rear hedge. And a plethora of wood pigeon. It's very restorative.

I am already booked for about 6 days of driven shooting, spread out in October and December.

I won't be in a grouse butt until next year.

Unfortunately, I've had to trade this excursion for participating in the spring shoots around my home in Michigan.