NEWS and SHOOT RESULTS
The Father’s Day shoot lacked the team of Mike and Mikel Kingsley, but they were busy. On Sunday Mike’s daughter, Deanna, presented him with a 7# 2 oz grandson named Cooper. Congrats Grandpa Mike and Uncle Mikel. And special congratulations to Deanna and family. Word is Mike’s waiting to see if Cooper is right handed or left handed before starting a suitable flintlock.
We had a pack of people at the shoot. Phil Stovall and his wife came all the way from St. Michaels Island to shoot with us. Phil brought a beautiful rifle and his wife brought delicious brownies!
Richard and Bob Drake came by to see what we were all about. Then Art loaned them a rifle and they joined in on the fun. Keith Dorset also dropped by and Art did the same thing to him. And if that wasn’t enough Peter Dannenberg came by with his son, Lukas, and daughter, Sophia. Art set them up, gave them some instruction and pointers and there were bright smiles on that end of the range. Welcome to all. Hope you come back and join us some more.
On top of that, on position 7 Tony Sucher had his heavy bench rifle all set up. That got a lot of attention as few people had ever seen such a monster. Justin Burk and his shooting mentor, Howard, drove near 6 hours from PA to see and buy the rifle. Good shootin’, Justin!!!
For the Pistol Shooters; At 25 yards John Marhefka scored 46XX and nobody could catch him. Mike Rodzianko had a 43 and JP Sherkus had a 40. At 50 yards John had 35 to 31 by JP and 27 by Mike. So John Marhefka took First Place with 81XX, JP Sherkus was Second with 71 and Mike Rodzianko was Third with 70.
June was an Aggregate match. At 25 yards for 3 shots was the Invisible Squirrel. JP Sherkus took First Place with a 30 while Jim Ellis was Second with 28. Phil Stovall and John Marhefka both had 27.
Next was the Buffalo for 3 shots. Dwight Hlustick and Rich Stock both had 30 while John Marhefka and Rob Capp both had 27.
For 5 shots was the Pheasant (grouse to some). John Marhefka shot a 49 3X for First. Mike Rodzianko was Second with 48 X. Rich Stock got 47 2X for Third and JP Sherkus was Fourth with 45.
At 50 yards for 3 shots was the Groundhog Head that nobody likes except JP. A 30 gave JP Sherkus First Place. Second went to John Marhefka with 26. Then came Al Short with 20X and Rob Capp with 19.
The final target for 5 shots was the EGG. JP Sherkus came out on top with 49X. Then John Marhefka and Mike Rodzianko both scored 46X while Phil Stovall had 46.
In the Aggregate, John Marhefka was First with 175 4X. JP Sherkas was Second with 164 1X. Rich Stock came in Third with 158 4X and Rob Capp was Fourth with 155. After some confusion with his score Dwight Hlustick came next with 151 3X, then Phil Stovall (151 2X), Mike Rodzianko (149 3X), Al Short (139 4X), Frank Niccoli (116), Jim Ellis (114 2X), Richard Drake (46), Art Twichell (23) and Bob Drake (13).
In the TOP SHOT 2018 Competition for the powder horn. Due to the July Soccer Ball, JP Sherkus is still in the lead. John Marhefka and Frank Niccoli have swapped positions and are creeping up on JP. Art Twichell is in the running too. Remember, your six highest total scores in 2018 matches will be counted for the prize.
The next match will be July 15, 2018. It will be an INDIVIDUAL Target Competition. You get 3 of each rifle target and, if competing, three of each pistol targets. Score your own, hand in your best. Please, do not stock pile or delay handing in your targets. You have 3 of each. After you shoot your best score of the three and score your own, turn it in so we can keep the score sheet current. All shots are from the free-standing, off-hand position. Shooting begins at 8 AM and ends at 12 PM. Relays are approximately 20 minutes each. Any safe muzzle loader (flint, cap, firelock, side slapper, under hammer, inline) may be used. Iron sights (open, peep, aperture) only, no scopes or optics permitted. Spotting scopes may be used.
Subject to change without notice—generally there are 5 targets, some requiring 5 shots, some only 3. Expect the unexpected and have a bundle of fun. Usually distances are 25 and 50 yards.
Usually does not mean always. :o) and our Schutzenmeister promises something “interesting”. Cue the evil laughter
Keep yer powder dry.
Tony