The first Field Target Springer competition for 2009 was held last Sunday at the Victoria Shooting Range in Tal-Handaq, limits of Qormi. Winds were a moderate south east force 3 to 4, which made shooting much easier when compared to the usual north western winds that are so common at the Handaq range.

Top shooter of the day was Kris Debattista with 18 knock downs from a possible 30. After a very modest two rounds were he hit 9 from a possible 20 knock downs, Debattista stepped up a couple of gears and in the last round almost made straight with 9 out of 10 knock downs to tally up 18/30.

This was Debattista’s first ever competition victory and first trophy of 2009 after failing to place in the first three MAAC competitions of 2009.

For second and third place, once again a shoot of duel between David Giardina and Wayne Galea as both shooters finished with 14/30.

It was a repeat of the latest Hunter Field Target competition, when both these shooters had to resolve first and second place with a shoot off. This time it’s for second and third placing. Wayne Galea was once again beaten by shoot off specialist David Giardina who, for the umpteenth time, has shown everyone present how to win a shoot off.

Next MAAC competition event is the Air Pistol Steel Plate Challenge which will take place on Sunday 15 March at the Victoria Shooting Range.

Top five shooters in the Field Target Springer Class :

1 Kris Debattista - Weihrauch 97k - 18/30

2 David Giardina - TX200 SR - 14/30 (won by shoot off)

3 Wayne Galea - Weihrauch 50 - 14/30

4 Ruth Gauci - TX200 HC - 11/30

4 Gordon Gouder - TX200 - 11/30

5 Dr. Mario Spiteri - Weihrauch 97k - 10/30