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The Sovereign Challenge 2025 - A shoot like no other!

TGS Outdoors
Published on July 6, 2025
Category: Range & Competition
Duration: 21:05

The Sovereign Challenge 2025, held at West Midland Shooting Ground, is a premier clay shooting competition renowned for its challenging course design and demanding targets. The event features a variety of stands, including the intimidating Parkour Pool Shoot, the complex Tank Stand, and the Pro Piston Stand, testing competitors' skill, timing, and equipment. The competition emphasizes pushing personal limits rather than solely chasing high scores, fostering camaraderie and a celebration of the sport.

Tags

Sovereign Challenge 2025
West Midland Shooting Ground
Hull Sovereign
Hull Cartridge
Clay Shooting
Sporting Clays
Competition Shooting
Parkour Pool Shoot
Tank Stand
Pro Piston Stand
TGS Outdoors
Hull Sovereign Extended Range
Hull Sovereign Extreme Range

Quick Summary

The Sovereign Challenge 2025 at West Midland Shooting Ground is a premier clay shooting competition known for its exceptionally challenging course, unique terrain, and demanding targets like the Parkour Pool Shoot and Tank Stand. The event emphasizes pushing competitors' limits and testing their gear and skill, rather than solely focusing on high scores.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction to West Midland Shooting Ground
  2. 00:24The Sovereign Challenge Begins
  3. 00:37Venue Infrastructure and Trade Village
  4. 01:09The Hull Sovereign
  5. 01:27Welcome to the Sovereign Challenge
  6. 01:42The Parkour Pool Shoot
  7. 02:01Parkour Pool Shoot Targets
  8. 02:28Testing Skill and Equipment
  9. 02:54Average Scores and Course Difficulty
  10. 03:27Course Expectations
  11. 03:50Across the Course
  12. 04:06Weather and Conditions
  13. 04:15First Stand Performance
  14. 04:32Cartridge Selection Discussion
  15. 04:53Benefits of Core Set
  16. 05:19Early Stands and Rhythm
  17. 05:24Approaching Big Gaps
  18. 05:31Stand Four Walkthrough
  19. 05:37Stand Four Difficulty
  20. 06:01Intimidation and Terrain
  21. 06:14Demanding Technique and Trust
  22. 06:26Stand Success
  23. 06:30Cartridge Performance Matters
  24. 06:41Stand Performance Reflection
  25. 06:46Pacing Yourself
  26. 06:50Simpler Stands
  27. 06:59The Tank Stand
  28. 07:13Tank Stand Targets
  29. 07:25Illusion and Horrific Presentation
  30. 07:34Intimidating Tank Stand
  31. 07:40Complex Angles and Gun Mount
  32. 07:52Engaging Targets from Below
  33. 08:03Memorable Stand Experience
  34. 08:10Car Destroyer Stand
  35. 08:24Pro Piston Stand
  36. 08:31Target Set Critique
  37. 08:42Tight Controlled Birds
  38. 08:50Adjusting Chokes and Cartridges
  39. 09:00Sovereign's Pattern and Help
  40. 09:11Ivan's Return
  41. 09:15Pro Piston Performance
  42. 09:17Multiple Cartridge Types
  43. 09:34Cartridge Versatility
  44. 09:46Close Range vs. Extended Range
  45. 09:51Ballistic Comparison
  46. 09:53Effective Range Discussion
  47. 10:01Long Distance Break
  48. 10:09Serious Distance
  49. 10:11Optimizing Gear
  50. 10:15Gear Reliability
  51. 10:17Cartridge Color Coding
  52. 10:25Quickest Off the Arm Challenge
  53. 10:36The Game of Hitting Early
  54. 10:47Not Textbook Sporting
  55. 10:53Raising Spirits
  56. 10:58Hardest Stands of the Course
  57. 11:01Break from Seriousness
  58. 11:04Score Impact
  59. 11:10Focusing the Mind
  60. 11:12Pink Looper at 75 Yards
  61. 11:14Parkour Territory
  62. 11:20Course Not Easing Up
  63. 11:27Untouchable Pink Looper
  64. 11:38Success with Edge-on Crosser
  65. 11:49Guessing Falling Off
  66. 11:54Incredibly Difficult Track
  67. 11:56Sovereign Challenge vs. Corporate
  68. 12:02Difficulty Continues to Rise
  69. 12:08Not a Course for High Scores
  70. 12:15Pushing Your Limits
  71. 12:18Essence of the Sovereign Challenge
  72. 12:25Learning Gear and Skill Limits
  73. 12:34Physical and Mental Challenge
  74. 12:35Stand 11 Footwork Test
  75. 12:44Fast Incoming Target
  76. 12:49Midi Dropping Down
  77. 12:54Floppy Teal
  78. 12:58High Curling Looper
  79. 13:01Sequence of Pairs
  80. 13:10Mental and Physical Test After 10 Stands
  81. 13:16Enjoyable Challenge
  82. 13:22Walking Down the Hill
  83. 13:24Restbite
  84. 13:28Two Targets Per Stand
  85. 13:32Less Mental Toll
  86. 13:35Serious Technique Required
  87. 13:43Big Targets Still Present
  88. 13:45Manageable Crosser
  89. 13:58Respecting Targets
  90. 14:02Pleasure of Company
  91. 14:07Hardest Courses
  92. 14:11Not That Bad
  93. 14:14Constant Eb and Flow
  94. 14:16Difficulty of Terrain and Targets
  95. 14:20Quality Stand to Stand
  96. 14:22Let You Up, Beat You Down
  97. 14:26100% Quality
  98. 14:29Seeing Something Different
  99. 14:33Not a Big Score Place
  100. 14:35Different Kind of Pleasure
  101. 14:38Tested to Your Limits
  102. 14:40Taking You to the Limit
  103. 14:42Different Limit
  104. 14:44Out of Your Comfort Zone
  105. 14:47Owen's Achievement
  106. 14:49Parkour Name Origin
  107. 14:52Serious Bombs Needed
  108. 14:57The T Stand
  109. 15:06Hoping it Lives Up to Standard
  110. 15:11Definitely Good
  111. 15:14The Teig Stand
  112. 15:19Simpler Range, Demanding Control
  113. 15:24Balance of the Course
  114. 15:34The Seabird Target
  115. 15:36Parkour Job
  116. 15:38Big Crossing Midi
  117. 15:42Drawer for Chokes
  118. 15:47Made it Through
  119. 15:51Mulling the Big Boy Design
  120. 15:54Confidence in Gear
  121. 16:03All Wrapped Up
  122. 16:06Counting Scores
  123. 16:12Feeling the Effort
  124. 16:14Buzz of the Day
  125. 16:16Tired Legs, Smiles
  126. 16:24Sunday Rain
  127. 16:31Hull's Tradition: Super Final
  128. 16:36Super Final Preparation
  129. 16:46The Super Final Day
  130. 16:56Not Taking Part
  131. 17:06Shoot-off for Final Slot
  132. 17:11Top Six in Super Final
  133. 17:11Super Final Scores
  134. 17:25Unforgiving but Fair Targets
  135. 17:33Kill
  136. 17:35No Gimmicks, Rewarding Shooting
  137. 17:42Morning Shoot
  138. 17:54Kill Lost
  139. 17:56Crowd Watching
  140. 17:56Ground Level Sporting Stands
  141. 18:01Elevated Super Sporting Layout
  142. 18:03Clubhouse Balcony
  143. 18:03Super Final Scores Update
  144. 18:15Super Final Action
  145. 18:18Hell
  146. 18:21Ties for First and Third
  147. 18:23Sudden Death Shoot-out
  148. 18:27The Gap
  149. 18:29One Last Giant Looper
  150. 18:34Josh Keeber Rises to Occasion
  151. 18:36Well-Earned Victory
  152. 18:44Shooting on Thursday
  153. 18:46109 Score
  154. 18:48Shoot Off Return
  155. 18:51Second Man in Super Final
  156. 18:53Tied with Mark Windsor
  157. 18:55Sudden Death
  158. 18:57Nerve-wracking
  159. 18:59Not a Familiar Place
  160. 19:00Rubbing Shoulders with Great Shooters
  161. 19:02Massive Privilege
  162. 19:04Super Final Targets
  163. 19:0780-90 Yard Bat Target
  164. 19:09Sudden Death on Long Target
  165. 19:12Amazing Experience
  166. 19:13Couldn't Have Done It Without Hull
  167. 19:146.5 Sovereign Parkour
  168. 19:17Cartridges Do the Job
  169. 19:19Appreciative of Cartridges
  170. 19:21Thanks to Hodnet Team
  171. 19:23Best Event of the Year
  172. 19:25Brilliant Week
  173. 19:31Setting the Bar High
  174. 19:38Quality of the Course
  175. 19:40Craft Behind Each Target
  176. 19:42Camaraderie Between Shooters
  177. 19:44Generosity of the Team
  178. 19:48Shoot to Remember
  179. 19:52Thanks to West Midland Shooting Ground
  180. 19:54Thanks to the Refs
  181. 19:59Thanks to Hull Cartridge
  182. 20:05Thanks to Attendees
  183. 20:08Celebration of the Sport
  184. 20:16See You Next Year
  185. 20:19Thanks for Watching TGS Outdoors
  186. 20:22Video Enjoyment
  187. 20:24Like, Share, Subscribe
  188. 20:28Channel Support
  189. 20:31Sponsor Support
  190. 20:35Working with Trusted Brands
  191. 20:41Support the Channel
  192. 20:43Channel Memberships
  193. 20:44Early Access Content
  194. 20:46Exclusive Release Content
  195. 20:48My View on Target Engagement
  196. 20:50Never Let the Bird Get Past You
  197. 20:53Occasional Clay Shooting Together
  198. 20:56Appreciate Your Support
  199. 20:58Thanks for Watching

Frequently Asked Questions

What makes the Sovereign Challenge 2025 a unique clay shooting competition?

The Sovereign Challenge 2025 is renowned for its exceptionally challenging course at West Midland Shooting Ground, featuring unique terrain and demanding targets like the Parkour Pool Shoot and Tank Stand, pushing competitors' skills and equipment to their limits.

Which stands are highlighted as particularly difficult in the Sovereign Challenge?

The Parkour Pool Shoot, with its long-range rabbits and bats, and the Tank Stand, featuring clays fired from below the shooter's feet at complex angles, are noted as particularly intimidating and difficult stands in the Sovereign Challenge.

What is the philosophy behind the Sovereign Challenge course design?

The Sovereign Challenge prioritizes pushing competitors' limits and testing their gear and skill rather than solely focusing on achieving high scores. It aims to provide a challenging experience that fosters learning and personal growth in shooting.

What role do Hull Cartridges play in the Sovereign Challenge?

Hull Cartridges, specifically the Sovereign line like the 6.5 Sovereign Parkour, are recommended for their performance on the demanding targets of the Sovereign Challenge, offering reliability and effectiveness in various shooting scenarios.

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