Deer Creek Sporting Clays Update March 8th. 2010

We had a great week although it was cold enough that only the northern visitors were wearing shorts, we Floridians were well covered first thing each morning. The Last Deer Creek Women and Kids clinic was a great success. As usual, folks discovered to their surprise, they COULD hit a clay target, in fact more than one and it was great fun.

Wesley Chapel Chamber of Commerce has cancelled their fundraiser so the entire club is open to the public this weekend. It is our final weekend of operations and we look forward to seeing you all.

The new web site to contact me for coaching is http://www.rogergascoigneshootingcoach.com and the email is info@rogergascoigneshootingcoach.com I will be coaching at Tampa Bay Sporting Clays, and at other facilities around Florida and further afield. Watch this space for coaching offers for regulars at Deer Creek.

Golf Cart reservations essential. We have sold the majority of the carts so if you want to rent one, it is essential that you call ahead and book. Several people were disappointed this weekend.

Traps are going off the property and so you will see stations closing, the Parcours is no longer in operation.

Items for sale

We only have the Hatfield 28 gauge still for sale; all the other guns are sold. We are still selling golf carts, traps, and the tools, office fittings and machines – ask us if you are interested.

Clothing is now at a 30% discount

HiDef Spex Have you always wanted a pair of HidefSpex but were put off by the price? We have some Classic Frames that we sell at $179 for the Aviator, Europa and Executive frames – this is a considerable saving over the current models. The number of pairs is limited so act now.

Do you have Randolph Rangers or Decot glasses but you want a set of HidefSpex lenses – well we have them to fit these other frames. They come in different sizes and light transmissions. The price for the lenses for your existing frames is only $105 – a considerable saving as it preserves your investment in your existing equipment. HidefSpex no long offer these lenses. This has proved to be a very popular item so only a few are left.

Upcoming Events

March 2010        

14th         Final Day of shooting before Deer Creek Closes

Tip of the Week

At the Free clinics, I mention two critical safety features that are worth repeating here. The first off is how do deal with a hang fire – this is where the gun goes ‘click’ instead of ‘bang’. The most important thing to do when this happens is NOTHING – keep the gun in your shoulder and keep it pointed down range. The shell may be saying ‘I think I can I think I can’ and it may go off after a delay. Keeping the gun pointed in a safe direction while you count to 25 will ensure your safety and the safety of others around you.

The second item concerns 20 gauge shells – they are always yellow whilst all other gauges are the colors of the rainbow. The reason is safety. Never mix yellow shells with any other color of ammunition. Here is why – a 20 gauge shell will drop into a 12 gauge chamber and slide a couple of inches down the barrel – to appoint where it cannot be seen. The danger is that you wil add a 12 gauge because you think you did not load the gun. This will be a disaster as the firing the 12 gauge shell will detonate the 20 gauge in the barrel and cause all sorts of damage to the gun, and possible to you. Never NEVER mix 20 gauge shells with any others in a pocket/vest/pouch or anywhere.

We look forward to seeing you at Deer Creek for our final days.

Cathy and Roger