It didn’t seem to be a bad day for a competition but a number of competitors complained about excessive fouling buildup, hang fires, and unexplained errant shots. Surprisingly there one word about the selection of turkey targets for the competition.
The first target at 25 yards was the 3 Turkey Heads, one shot per head. J.P. Sherkus was top scorer with a 30. John Marhefka was next with 27, followed by Mikel Kingsley, Rich Burkhart, and Pete Salvano with 26. Then came Max Kingsley, 3 points behind his son at 23 and Mike Rodzianko at 18.
Next was the Black Turkey for 3 shots. John Marhefka and Max Kingsley both had 26. I believe John had a hit closer to the X. Pete Salvano and Al Short were close behind with 25 and JP Sherkus was chasing hard with 24. Then Dwight Hlustick got in there with 22 and Doug Crowe with 21 and Tony Sucher with 20.
Then came the Zero Turkey, cousin to the Invisible Squirrel. Pete Salvano picked this one out with a 47 2X. John Marhefka did well with a 45 while Dwight Hlustick got a 44 1X. Kevin Collins was next with 43 and JP Sherkus had a 42.
At 50 yards we started with the Big Black Turkey Head for 3 shots. JP Sherkus got his groove back and turned in another 30 for First. Mike Rodzianko managed to stop his hang fires long enough to score 27 X for Second. Pete Salvano and Kevin Collins both had 27 while Dwight Hlustick, John Marhefka and Al Short all had 26.
The final target was the skinny Turkey Head. John Marhefka scored 47 for First while Second went to Doug Crowe with 45X. Third was Pete Salvano with 42 and JP Sherkus was Fourth with 34X
There was no pistol competition.
The Top Shot for the day was John Marhefka with a 171. Second was Pete Salvano with a 167 2X while Third went to JP Sherkus with 160X. Fourth Place was Doug Crowe at 139 2X . Then there was Dwight Hlustick at 134X and Al Short at 134 with Kev-in Collins at 134 too. Al beat Kevin with a better score at the most difficult target, the 3 Turkey Heads. Then Mike Rodzianko, Max Kingsley, Rich Burkhart, Frank Niccoli, Mikel Kingsley, Tony Sucher, Ben Burkhart and Art Twichell.
The next match will be December 15, 2019. It will be an Aggre-gate Score Competition. You get 3 of each rifle target. There will be a pistol competition for those who wish to participate. 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.
Keep your powder dry,
Tony