It was a pretty nice day for a shoot and everyone seemed to be happy to be back after missing out on an April shoot. A total of eleven shooters showed up to test their skills with a rifle. Five of those also brought along pistols. The pistol event seems to be increasing in popularity.
Someone said that Art had a hand in the target selection this time around. Therefore, it was poetic that on the last target, in the last relay, he suddenly realized that his powder charge was short by 10 grains!!! AND when he made the proper adjustment he shot a beautiful group ….. Just a tad low.
At 25 yards the first target to make an appearance was the Three Critters for one shot each. Shooting wily critters is old hat to JP Sherkus who won with a 30. Next was Mike Rodzianko with a 23 followed by John Marhefka with a 22. John Arpin brought in fourth with a 19 beating Mike Kingsley being closer to the eye on the smaller critter.
Then, at Art’s insistence, the Invisible Squirrel for three shots was next. Again Wily Critter Shooter Sherkus took First Place with another 30. Kevin Collin was Second with a 28. Doug Crowe was Third with 27 while Jim Ellis took Fourth with 26.
The Pheasant for 5 shots was the final 25 yard target. Kevin Collin nailed it for 50XXX for First Place. JP Sherkus was right behind at 49XX for Second Place. Doug Crowe was Third with 49X. John Marhefka took Fourth with 46XX.
With his score of 50XXX on a NMLRA recognized target Kevin Collin became our second “Perfect 50” shooter winning the “50 Pin” Congratulations Kevin!!!
At 50 yards the Egg appeared for five shots. First place went to JP Sherkus with 48XX. New Member Matt Shuster took Second place with 46X beating Kevin Collin by being closer to the X leaving Kevin Collin in Third Place. Al Short took Fourth Place with 45X.
Welcome Matt!! Good Shooting !!!!
The final rifle target was the Blob for 3 shots. Mike Rodzianko had a 28X for First place while new comer Matt Shuster took second with 28. JP Sherkus was Third with 27 and Jim Ellis was Fourth with 26.
The top shooter for the match was JP Sherkus with 184XXXX followed by Kevin Collin with 156XXXXX. Third was John Marhefka with 155XX and Fourth was Mike Rodzianko with 145XX. Al Short was close behind with 144XX just beating Jim Ellis’ 144X. Then came Matt Shuster at 143X, Doug Crowe, Mike Kingsley, John Arpin and Art Twichell.
In the Pistol Competition it was too close to call at 25 yards with John Marhefka at 45X, Kevin Collin at 44X, Mike Kingsley at 43, JP Sherkus at 42 and Mike Rodzianko at 38X.
But at 50 yards John Marhefka’s steady hand and consistent shooting got him a 41 for an 86X total and First Place. Kevin Collin shot a 36 for a total of 80X and Second Place while JP Sherkus shot 37 for 79 and Third Place. Mike Kingsley also shot 36 and totaled 79 for Fourth Place while Mike Rodzianko shot 36 for 74 total and Fifth Place.
The next match will be June 16, 2019. It will be an Aggregate Score 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.
Keep yer powder dry.
Tony