20.09.07
SWEFTA Round 10 - BuckleyWood 30 Sept - Booking in and shooting from 0730am, Cooked food/Drinks and snacks available all day.
Both FT & HFT courses have had major work done to tidy them up in the last 2 weeks and all the vegetation has gone. This should allow the wind to flow a little more freely than usual..
09.09.07
Thanks to the SouthDorset club for an excellent shoot today.
EastDevon did well, Chris J. won AA FT with an outstanding 37x40, Dave C. won FT recoiling class 31x40, Dave Nash set the course record on the pcp Hunter course with a 55ex60. Dave C won the Springer HFT with 51ex60. Team points were good, we have now pulled ahead and lead the club championship going into the last round at BuckleyWood. Looks like a 3 way battle to the end, E.Devon v S.Dorset v SouthDevon !
Pictures and results now online
19.08.07
Swefta R8 North Devon @ EDFTC Photo gallery uploaded and full results now online.
Well done to the following -:
FT - Chris Jones joint top score of the day 36x40 AA, Charlie Morrison 29x40 2nd in B grade, Dave Nash 32x40 1st in C grade and finally Dave Cummings 28x40 1st FT Spring class.
Hunter - Dave N,Tony F and Chris J taking 1,2,3rd in the recoiless class. Andy Harker 1st in HFT recoiling class.
18.08.07
The course is painted & oiled for tomorrows shoot, thanks to a contingent of East & North Devon members putting the finishing touches to both the HFT & FT lanes. A few HFT targets have been made a bit easier today... to compensate for the other ones made a bit harder. ;-)
40 Target FT
25 Target HFT
AA,A,B,C and Spring FT grades.
HFT recoiling and recoiless grades.
There will be hot food (burgers etc) and drinks provided by NDAGC
16.08.07
This Sunday sees R8 Swefta NorthDevon on the 19th August 2007. However due to foot&mouth precautions they cannot hold the shoot, East Devon FTC has stepped in and offered our ground to the lads so it can still go ahead. A working party this evening has re-arranged the targets and strimmed the undergrowth, maybe the average range has been 'pushed out' a little..
Reminder NO SHOOTING this Saturday before the shoot as target painting and inspection will be carried out.
For those interested in the variety of scopes available for HFT and FT, please check this new entry to the market, designed by established GP FT shooters at an entry level price -:
FT-X Scopes detailed on the Bisley FTO
Purchase here at FTXTARGET.COM
29.07.07
BFTA GP7 - Photogallery online.
EastDevon had another good showing at the weekend. Dave C took 1st in B grade, Chris Jones took Joint 3rd in A grade & qualified for an entry to the Showdown/Masters at Newbury in September, joining both Tony F and Dave C who both gained entry earlier this year.
08.07.07
Swefta Round 6 - Results and photo gallery now online.
Welcome and congratulations to new EDFTC member Charlie Morrison who won FT B Grade at the weekend on Dartmoor, Pete Montanez 3rd in FT C grade and Tony Fouracres took 3rd in HFT class.
17.06.07
BFTA GP4
national round at Bisley proved a real success, Swefta shooters had a good
share of the spoils.
Very well done to Dave Cummings (EDFTC) 48ex50 'B' grade winner and Kevin Jackman (SDFTC) 47ex50 2nd 'AA' , Tony fouracres (EDFTC) 39ex50 for third in 'A' grade after a tough shoot off, also Paul Eaton (BW) 39ex50 for winning 'C' grade at on Sunday, great shooting lads.
I heard the phone message with my own ears and yes people it's sad that I have to report bribery and corruption within SWEFTA. One of my members has been approached by a fellow SWEFTA club and has been offered free food for twelve months if they would consider shooting for them in 2008, and as we know this member is quite partial to their Saturday sausage, little does the club realise the financial implications of their actions and the ravonous consumption which he will undertake with this offer. It will be ugly and disturbing to watch.
UPDATE - Listen to the EVIDENCE HERE > 
Chris Jones.
100 Pic photo Gallery now Online
Foot note-:
DC will be joining BW next year, yum yum...
10.06.07
Well done, EDFTC member Dave Nash scored well at North Petherwin, winning Swefta C Grade, if he keeps shooting in this style he should bring the C grade trophy back again to EDFTC this year.
Results online
31.05.07
FT Review issue 36 now available for download.
Reminder, Swefta Round 5 - 10th June -North Petherwin, the course is based on a downhill slope, the targets drop down into a dip, use of a bubble level is a must on this course. Many of the targets are mounted at an angle. Rifle cant is a serious issue here !
The next BFTA national FT championship competition is looming also, GP4 - 17th June - Bisley, set on the military ranges amongst the woodland and razor wire.
20.05.07
GP3 Photo gallery online.
EDFTC member wins 1st place B grade.
16.05.07
BFTA Gp3 is upon us, this is being hosted by SWEFTA. (20.05.07)
Venue - South Dorset FTC nr Weymouth
Dare you check the weather ? CLICK HERE
06.05.07
Scores up for Swefta R4 @ Shebbear aka windy city.
Hats off to Dave Nash (EDFTC) for getting 2nd in the hunter and for winning FT C grade, infact it was the the best overall score of the day with 1 extra eliminator over the AA winner.
16.04.07
The BFTA Grandprix round 1 2007 - Pontypool
East Devon FTC faired well, Tony F. won A grade and Dave C. won B, a very good start to the national GP season !
Photos for GP1 online in the gallery section.
08.04.07
Reminder that in just 1 week, the 2007 Grandprix season begins. Round 1 Pontypool -:
Details here on the BFTA site.
01.04.07
BFTA Inters Curridge 2007 - Photos online
1st - NEFTA 304
2nd - MFTA 294
3rd - CSFTA 267
4th - SWEFTA 260
5th - NWFTA 257
6th - WAFTA 256
7th - SEFTA 253
8th - FFTA 251
31.03.07
BFTA Champs Curridge 2007 - Photos online
19.03.07
The first AirArms Open held at Bisley - 2007
Some members from the Swefta region attended the competition at the weekend, we did well, with an East Devon FTC shooter winning the event and bringing home the Top prize :-
The AA MPR FT Rifle was presented personally by AirArms MD Bill Sanders.
Click here for Full results (Extracted from the Bisley website).
Also a few pictures now online in the gallery.
12.03.07
Just a reminder the AirArms open shoot is on this Saturday (17.03.07), the event is being held at Bisley.
The shoot would appear to consist 1/ UKAHFT course, 2/ BFTA FT course, 3/ Sharp shooters course, AirArms guns only, entrants must complete all 3 courses to score, top prize is the brand new AA MPR.
100 places only, some places still left. Entry £6, pay on the day. DOWNLOAD ENTRY FORM
Read this Thread on the AirgunBBS forum - DETAILS
11.03.07
Swefta Round 2 @ South Devon FTC results and photos now online, congrats to Chris Jones (EDFTC) for gaining top FT score of the day and leads the championship.
May we all extend our thanks to Roz for doing all the cooking whilst Kevin Jackman skived off to shoot.
Special mention for John Farbrother (Junior shooter aka Mr Green) who for the first time ever cleared the HFT course 50ex50 !
New... Out-Takes gallery added.. are you in it ? (Give it time if you're not...grin)
<Found at the end of the shoot was a plastic tin containing 1 mag,pellets and seater, it is still at SD and will be taken to North Devon shoot in 2 weeks if the loser wants in back>
15.02.07
Update, Sorry its short notice, but we have had the following email from the Swefta Comp Sec.....
The fixture on the 25th will be a Buckley
Wood cash prize shoot for SWEFTA members, so not an open.
The Knock Out competition in the calendar will now take place later in the
year, 24th June, venue to be announced later.
Hope to see you at BW on the 25th. Please help to make sure any of your fellow
club members know.
Rich
compsec
07.02.07
Team scores now verified and full Excel score sheets now avail for download.
06.02.07
Results and photos now online
The shoot went very well with one of the biggest turn outs in some years.
Lots of items added to the FORSALE section.
29.01.07
Hi all
We are looking forward to hosting the 1st rd of the SWEFTA championship on
sunday 4th February, The course has undergone some revision this weekend to
keep you lot on your toes :) . Hot Tea and Coffee will be available all day.
No food so please bring your own. The air bottle with AA fitment (old type)
will also be available for rifle top ups F.O.C.
See you Sunday.
Chris
21.01.07
The all new MTC VIPER range of Hunter & FT scopes taking the airgun world by storm for price and quality now available in the SouthWest from Kevin Jackman (South Devon FTC)
See link on the top of page or go here - MTC VIPER SCOPES
01.01.07
The 2007 shoot dates now online.
30.12.06
It's that time of year when membership to EDFTC is due for 2007,
Membership runs from January 1st to December 31st, forms can be downloaded
from the web-site. The price has not changed for 2007 at £30 but if
you wish to have a national BFTA card it will cost an extra £3.50, only
needed if you wish to shoot the GP series.
Thankyou to everyone in making EDFTC 1st year revival a successful one and
here's to 2007.
Happy new year
Chris Jones
21,12.06
It is with deep sadness to report the passing of David Baines (DWB) - A true ambassador for our national sport.
From the BFTA website -:
It is with the greatest Sadness I have to tell you all that David Baines passed away today (Thursday 21st December) as the result of a heart attack.
My condolences together with those of all members of the BFTA go out to Dave's wife Pauline and his family.
At this moment in time I am lost in my feelings - I have known Dave for so many years and we talk and correspond frequently.
However I am sure you will all agree that there is no one in this sport we all enjoy who will be so sorely missed.
To avoid pressure on Dave's family please could you contact me for any shoot details etc. The BFTA Web site has been updated to re-route emails to me and I will pass on any messages to the family at an appropriate time.
Roger Moy
07.11.06
Reminder, this Friday (10th Nov 06) Swefta AGM at Ashcombe house, Buckley Wood 1930hrs.
Extra event this year 26 Nov 06 - SWEFTA presentation shoot at South Devon, FT & HFT - Shooting will finish at 1400hrs sharp ready for the seasons trophy awards.
05.11.06
Swefta Showdown 2006 results -:
1st Rich Chasemore, 2nd Chris Jones (EDFTC), 3rd Rob Farnworth.
Plate winner - Jerry Stamp (EDFTC)
Side Shoot winner - Dave Cummings (EDFTC)
Special thanks to Daz Ford of Melksham Plant services for the trophies - www.melkshamplantservices.co.uk
23.10.06
SWEFTA FT SHOWDOWN 5th NOVEMBER 2006
at Buckley Wood
Sponsored by
Melksham Plant services
&
or
15.10.06
SWEFTA vs WAFTA 2006
East Devon FTC.
Sunday the 15th October saw two regions come together to once again do annual battle. In other words it was the annual SWEFTA vs WAFTA FT shoot, this year held at the new East Devon FTC ground just outside Cullompton in Devon.
There was a very good turnout from both regions, despite the visitors having to travel quite a way in some cases. Unfortunately, or fortunately, depending on your view, some of the WAFTA heavyweights were missing due to work commitments.
The weather was perfect, dry and warm all day with a troublesome little breeze to keep every shooter on their toes. East Devon is the sort of shoot where you can never relax. Every target has a challenge and with Chris Jones as course setter, you know you can take nothing for granted.
Early scores gave the impression that scores in the upper 20's would do well, until a rash of middle 30's came in. In the end Mark Shepherd from Avon Hawks took top slot with a 35 x 40, but four targets covered all top ten places. Fortunately, most of the top scorers, with a couple of exceptions, were from SWEFTA, which meant SWEFTA managed an overall with on 311 against WAFTA's 306.
Although not part of the main competition, as is the SWEFTA way, there was also an HFT shoot, which dovetails into the F.T. layout and ethic of keeping the shooter sweating. PCP class was won by Tony Fouracres and Recoiling class by Dave Cummings, both from East Devon FTC.
All agreed it was a great days shooting, with a very friendly atmosphere. Well done East Devon, and special thanks to Jan and Carol for the score keeping and catering.
(Match report Neil M.)
Results and Photographs online
12.10.06
The big one, SWEFTA v's WAFTA this Sunday at East Devon FTC
This will not be a shotgun start, enter the course with your oppo anytime you're ready.
Food will be limited to Hot drinks/soup and Jans' cakes or The keepers cottage pub is just up the road and Macdonalds 3 miles away along with Motorway shop with instore bakery.
Trophies down to 10th place.
Side shoot shall be the 25 Target HFT course, Swefta rules, max 12 mag, sitting allowed.
03.10.06
Final results are in for the 2006 season -:
We are the Swefta club champions 2006 !
Tony Fouracres wins AA grade, 3rd in Hunter FT.
Jerry Stamp wins A grade.
Dave Cummings wins C grade, takes 2nd in Hunter FT & 2nd in HFT springer.
R9 Results now online.
Final season results now online.
01.10.06
It's all over, the storm, lightening, rain & wind....
Results to follow..... Good news it is !
25,09.06
Final SWEFTA Round 9- 1st October - Dartmoor Marksmen
This Sunday coming, it's crunch match time, East Devon have the chance of winning the SWEFTA club cup this year - Bring it on lads, lets show them all what we can do in just our first year of revival !
24.09.06
East Devon shooters attended the FT Welsh Masters today at PontyPool .
Well done to Chris who took home an engraved silver plate for winning 10th place after a shoot off, Dave came joint 1st for the C grade plate- but lost the trophy in the shoot off - better luck next year !
17.09.06
Sizzler it was, sunny & hot amongst the woods of Newbury, we all enjoyed the mentally demanding 80 shot course.
Dave took a trophy in the recoiless class, getting 2nd place.
Many thanks to EDFTC team members for representing the club and to Mike and his pal Tom Tom for nearly getting us there first time, ' The wood is just behind the dead end road we are currently in...' hmm... ask a local for directions instead...lets see, back to the pub and try again...
14.09.06
Firstly EDFTC has put a team forward for the Summer Sizzler 80 shot HFT this weekend at Newbury - Andy,Matt,Mike & Dave. - Good luck chaps.
Chris J. & Tony F. will be representing the club at the European FT championships this weekend, held this year at Weston Park Sep 16th/17th
Here's a link to the EUROS
20.08.06
South Devon Swefta Round 8 - Results now online.
With just one round to go, we have pulled a massive 48 point lead over Shebbear.
Special thanks to Tony F. for supporting Team EDFTC by forfeiting his chances of a top ten place in the national BFTA league by turning up at South Devon on Sunday to ensure our chances of winning the SWEFTA Team Cup 2006.
25.07.06
British Field Target Association National Grand Prix 8 (2006)
Date 6thAugust 2006
This event is kindly being sponsored by RUAG Ammotec
Hosting Club : Dartmoor Marksmen FTC.
Click link here - BFTA R8
23.07.06
Cornwall Swefta R7 - Results now online.
25.06.06
Team EDFTC excelled today at Mendip Swefta R6, increasing our lead over our nearest rivals Shebbear for the Club cup, well done ! Remember folks, just 3 rounds remain for this year, lets keep the pressure on.
The Hunter round in PCP had Tony F. winning the class with only a 3 point drop (out of 80) just pipping fellow team member Dave C. who put in a 4 point drop before hand.... well done Tony.
N.B. got sun burnt again.
Mendip - Results now online.
07.06.06
Shebbear - Results now online.
04.06.06
East Devon FTC performed well today at the SWEFTA round 5 at Shebbear, Winers results here as soon as we get them folks !
15.05.06
Photos of the last 2 events now online.
14.05.06
A few of our shooters took part in the Heavitree 60shot Hunter today at Buckley Wood AGC Ashcombe.
Food was first class, especially the hot rabbit pasties ! The weather was hot, no wind at first but picking up alot by the afternoon. East Devon FTC did very well with 2nd & 3rd places in the open class, 1st & 4th in Recoiless and winning both side shoots. we also picked up a couple of raffle prizes- a bench rifle rest and Victornox knife !
Everyone will agree that it was a fantastic shoot, thanks to all the hard work by Buckley Wood for putting it on.
Results now online.
07.05.06
Everything went smoothly today, weather was very good as was the turn out of shooters from across the South West region. Believe everyone enjoyed the very challenging courses laid on in the woodland as well.
FT - Chris took 2nd in AA Grade 35 ex40, Jerry 3rd in A grade 26 ex40 and Dave 3rd in C grade 30 ex40
HFT recoiless was won by Dave 45 ex50, Tony coming 2nd with 43 ex50 after a shoot off.
HFT recoiling springer class was won by Dave 42 ex50.
We increased our lead in the club cup over Shebbear by 16 targets, well done !
Also thanks to the newer East Devon club members for supporting the shoot, some of which was their first event ever.
30.04.06
Heavitree Open 60 shot HFT competition is upon us again at BuckleyWood AGC.
SUNDAY 14th MAY 06 - On the Ashcombe country estate near Exeter/Newton abbot in the South West.
All shooters from any club are welcome, there will be PCP (precharged) and Spring Classes (semi-recoiling txsr / whiscombe etc. are allowed) . Many excellent prizes including cash. Entry £6 per class. If you don't know already, BuckleyWood have one the best and longest HFT courses in the SW, they will be serving hot food, snacks and drink all day from the club house. There is a large permanent zero range (shooting positions covered from the elements). Air is always available.
BuckleyWood HFT rules apply, max 12 magnification on the scope. Chrono testing of rifles will be in place.
Contact Russ or Roz on 01626 211296
or
29.04.06
I would
just like to take this opportunity to wish you all a Merry Christmas
and a successful new year.
