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In celebration of the 120th Anniversary of the SPANISH-AMERICAN WAR The SHONGUM SPORTMEN’S ASSN Invites you to participate in the SPAN-AM Vintage Marksmanship Competition Saturday June 30th, 2018 Registration 9am, Rifle Contest till 1pm, Lunch 1pm, Pistols 2-4pm Compete with your Late 19th Century Antiques. Re-Enactors are encouraged to participatein uniform (optional) Shongum Sportsmen’s Chapel Hill Range. Jane’s Chapel Road, Mansfield, NJ. From Center of Hackettstown, take ROUTE 46 WEST. Two Miles west of Rt 517, turn LEFTonto RUSSLING RD (by Best’s Fruit Farm). At end, (1.5 miles) Turn LEFTonto BARKER’S MILL RD(.2 Miles.) Turn RIGHTonto MT BETHEL RD. for 1 mile, Turn RIGHTonto JANE’S CHAPEL ROAD Range approx 1 Mile on RIGHT $30.00* for Complete Series or $10.00 per Event. For Non-NRA Members. Re-entry $2.00 $20.00 for Complete Series or $5.00 per Event for Police, Military, NRA / Shongum Members. Re-entry $1.00 Includes Grilled Bully Beef, Crackers, Pork & Beans and Soda Lunch PRIZES: Trophy to the Best in Each Class FIREARMS: Antiques, Curios and Relics and reproductions of the Late 19th century (Original Stocks and Sights unless noted) NOTE; Due to the age of these vintage firearms it is important that you have them checked by a competent gunsmith and seriously consider the quality of ammunition being used, especially reloads made by a non licensed person.(Note: persons are encouraged to contact Shongum ammo authority Will Jones at 973 625 2622 concerning components, reloading data, and available ammunition for vintage firearms you plan to use prior to event in case you need something special or plan to roll your own.) RIFLE CONTESTS REQUIRE 10 SHOTS IN 2 MINUTES @ 100 YARDS – FIRING POSITION OPTIONAL 1. INSURRECTO Remington or Oviedo 43 cal Rolling Block (Black powder recommended)) 2. LAS GUASIMAS Any pre 1898 model Mauser in 7MM 3. SIEGE OF SANTIAGO de CUBA Springfield Trapdoor Rifle(BP recommended, avoid hunting ammo for stronger actions) 4. EL CANEY Springfield Krag Rifle 5. SIGNAL CORPS Springfield Trapdoor Carbine (Be sure to use carbine loads not rifle or hunting ammo) 6. KETTLE HILL Krag carbine or 93 Mauser carbine in 7MM 7. GUANTANAMO Lee Navy 6MM (Please have gun checked by gunsmith and use quality ammo)* 8. POST WAR CONSTABULARY Winchester 95 carbine in 30/40,Philippine Constabulary carbine or equivalent 9. POST WAR HUNTER Sporterized Krag, any hunting rifle in 6MM Navy or 30 US Army (30/40) 10. NATIONAL GUARD/MILITIA Any 45/70 or 50/70 military post Civil War rifle except Springfield Trapdoor in 45/70 11. OPEN CLASS Any longarm not listed above but documented as being used in SPANISH-AMERICAN WAR Examples:1891 Argentine Mauser, Winchester 73. HANDGUN CONTESTS REQUIRE 12 SHOTS IN 2 MINUTES @ 50 feet – STANDING ONE-HAND 12. COLT 38 REVOLVER Colt New Army and Navy Revolver in 38 Colt. 13. OPEN CLASS Any handgun except the Colt New Army and Navy or Colt SAA Artillery that is documented as being used in Spanish- American War. Examples . S&W No 3 (Schofield),C96 in 7.63,ORBEA HERMANOS 11mm,MERWIN HULBERT 14. POST WAR PACIFICATION Colt SAA Artillery, Colt Philippine or Alaskan DAA, or Colt 1909, or New Service in 45 Colt *This event will be run at the end of the other long arm events and will be exclusive on the range. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION ENCOURAGED SHOOT CHAIRMAN STAN GURSKI – [email protected] 732-388-1202