The “beer” virus must have discouraged folks because only 8 shooters showed up for the St. Patrick’s Day frolic. The Schutzenmeister selected targets with a BIRD theme and prizes for a good Irish dinner.
At 25 yards the first target was the Black Turkey for 3 shots. THIRD Place went to Dwight Hlustick with a 24. Second Place also with a 24, but a hit closer to the X, was John Marhefka. And First Place was JP Sherkus with a 28.
Next was the Black Crow for 5 shots. This time Third Place was Max Kingsley with a 44 while John Marhefka scored 47X for Second. And JP Sherkus took First Place with 49.
Then we had a new target, the Flying Duck for 3 shots. Third Place with to Tony Sucher with a 20. John Mrhefka hung in there with a 26 for Second Place and JP Sherkus took First with a 28.
Someone needs to “adjust” JP’s sights.
50 yards started out with the white Turkey Head for 5 shots. Tony Sucher took Third Place with a 43X. John Marhefka got a 45 and JP Sherkus took First with 48X
Maybe someone should “adjust” John’s sights too.
John calls it a Grouse. JP calls it a Quail. Tony calls it a Pheasant. Whatever it is, it was the last target at 50 yards. Greg Delk got a 19X and Third Place. JP Sherkus got bumped down to Second Place with a 24 and John Marhefka’s 30X took First Place.
There were only 3 shooters in the Pistol Competition this time. Third Place went to Max Kingsley with 42 at 25 yards and 40 at 50 yreds for an 82 total. Second Place went to John Marhefka with 44 at 25 yards and 39X at 50 yards for 83X total. First Place went to JP Sherkus with 41 at 25 yards and 45X at 50 yards for 86X total.
The top shooter for the day was JP Sherkus with 177X. Right behind with 172XX was John Marhefka. Then scores really fell off with Dwight Hlustick scoring 138, Tony Sucher with 134X and Max Kingsley scoring 126X for the top 5. Then came Greg Delk, Frank Niccoli and Doug Crowe.
The next match will be April 19, 2020 beginning at 9:00 AM and ending at 2:00 PM.. It will be an Aggregate 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 9AM and ends at 2 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.
Thank you for the “Shinin’ Times.”
Keep yer powder dry.
Tony