Col. Mortimer

This thread covers everything a has a photo: viewtopic.php?f=24&t=2327 The match is from 8:30AM-3:00PM. This season, we will be able to Shoot RAIN OR SHINE! What that means for our Legions of Fans is NO MATCH WILL BE CANCELLED DUE TO WEATHER! (unless it's a thunderstorm, in which case the pansies in power shut down the range.) It's still $3 in, $4 out, with trophies for fastest team. The best bargain for the money! If you're as good as you say you are, You could walk away with a profit! UPDATE: This just in from Match Director Haz-Matt: Saturday's 2x4 shoot will be held RAIN OR SHINE! If it rains, we'll move back under the roof, so don't let weather deter you from your sworn mission of destroying usable lumber for purely sporting purposes! HOO-RAH! Also, we want to try a little variation of the game using pistol-caliber lever guns. This will be a Beta test, to see how well it can be carried out. So if a few of you nuts have a cowboy-action Marlin, Winchester, Rossi, or Ruger lever gun, bring it along and let's see how well we can saw wood with it. We'll shoot one or two matches with them, then decide if it's appropriate for future matches. Remember, PISTOL CALIBER ONLY (.22 - .44 Mag.) (Thanks to Ken for putting the bug in my ear for this one, again.) Hope to see you all Saturday, and remember, you can always bring a friend. Matches are open to the public. No guest fee is required. --Matt and the Lumberyard Staff

Ron gave me the wrong dates. The post has been corrected.

Range Officer Class Notice: There will be an RO class the last weekend of October, 10/30 and 10/31. It will be run at Riverdale and it's two days: Saturday a full day in the classroom and Sunday a half day class plus range time and generally finishes mid afternoon. Priority will be given to first to reply that are Shongum or Riverdale members. After that, the first to reply depending upon class size. Estimated cost is $55 per person, includes lunch on Saturday. Will need a commitment by payment in advance. If interested reply to Ron Guman at [email protected] and let him know you want to take the RO class. He will establish the list and send out details when the class is finalized. I recommend this class as it gives you a good understanding of the rules and makes you a better practical shooter. Additionally, we have many new shooters and we need help. Even if you are a beginner, take this class as you will learn a lot. Note: This is NOT an NRA class.

I am out of practice but I did good on the steel. Steel is the toughest to shoot. No one sees a "D" hit but eveyone, including you, knows you missed a steel target. I practice with these: http://www.newboldtargets.com/law-enfor ... for-le.htm I made a stand with 2x4s. I forget who asked but the ready condition for a SA/DA pistol in Production Division is a round in the chamber, hammer down and safety off as per Rule 8.1.2.3 and Appendix D.

I am usually there by 9-9:30, and the silo range is now in rotation. We always, as I think you know start at pistol. Can I shoot my Storm CX4 carbine at the pistol range? It's 9mm and I remember some one saying they let you shoot a pistol-caliber carbine at the pistol range.

What time do you guys start? I still have tons of cheap Remington Golden bullets to shoot. Do many of you go to the Silhouette Range?

It was a good day. The rain held off just long enough. We had six new shooters but the crowd was not too big. Be sure to thank Ron Guman and Ralph and Karen Nitzel. Without them, there would be no match.

This is the most common problem there is. What you are doing is when you get the sights lined up on the target; you are pulling the trigger fast rather than a soft squeeze. The rapid movement jerks the pistol down and to the left. I am assuming you are right handed. The proper technique is to line up the sights on the center of the target. Slowly increase pressure on the trigger until the pistol fires. The shot should surprise you or at least sort of. The idea is to keep the sights on the center of the target while squeezing the trigger. The sights will drift around but as you get better, the drifting will decrease. After that, the whole process will speed up but will be smooth.

Go with one of the big three: Ruger, S&W or Browning. You may save money with a cheap gun but you will be spending money for a unpleasant experience. Save your money and buy a gun that brings you enjoyment.

"I'll bring my modern revolvers but I'm also bringing the 1851 navy cap and ball revolver." Those are going to be some long reloads.

June match this Saturday June 5th. Pistol match is 100 rounds. Registration is 9:30am Help with setting up and packing up is always needed and appreciated. There will be a rifle side stage after the pistol match is packed up for those who wish to stay. 33 rounds. It will be time permitting. If you plan to do the rifle stage let us know when you register. We will provide the score sheet and take payment at the start of the rifle stage. If you plan to attend, reply to Ron Guman at: [email protected] by Thursday 8am. If you are new and need the safety briefing be there by 9am and ask for Mike D. If the match is cancelled for weather, I will send out an email notification around 5pm on Friday. Shongum site for directions: http://www.shongum.org/ Be sure to bring water, sun block and a snack. As we gain more shooters, the days are getting longer. Enjoy the rest of you Memorial Day weekend, stay safe.

They do but the reviews are mixed and you can only use specially modified magazines. I just pull the bolt back ever so slightly to check that there is a round in the chamber. This keeps me from dropping the hammer on an empty chamber most of the time.

Barrel will help depending on how your factory barrel was. Some are good, some not so much. How about working the trigger with a volquartsen trigger job? I would also get one of the new Tactical Solution magazine releases. They are slick. Rimfire Sports & Custom http://www.rimfiresports.com/merchant.m ... e_Code=RSC has pretty good prices or wait for MidwayUSA to have a sale. Also, the auto bolt release. The factory one is a PITA to operate.

Not yet Mike, I'm hoping they ship this week. The guy at Dardas was a little behind due to being in the hospital. No rush on getting me the money, I'll let you know when they come in and we can set something up. M Matt: Thanks for putting this deal together. I got good bullets at a good price! PS: When are yo going to marry that girlfriend of yours? Mike

Welcome of the Peoples' Republic of New Jersey. Now you know why Cabelas dropped out of Xanadu. See ya'll in North Carolina.

Wheres the Walmart in PA? Which store Location? Martin: I going to go out on a limb and guess www.walmart.com for the store locator. Need help driving there?

Welcome. You're close to Tenafly. Stop by and check out the USPSA matches.

I gave Gene a call. He sells primers but has no pistol primers in stock at this time. He said his supply is day-by-day.

Gonna miss ya Mike. My daughter is in the "Basic instructor course" tomorrow. She'll be in your class be sure to look for her. She was one of the first finished with the test and got a 100%. Where'd she get all those smarts?

We are planning a class in September. More info will be posted once we get closer to the date. PM me and I will put you on the list or just come and watch a match.

Reloading Clinic When: Sat, May 1, 10am

I will be at the NRA Basic Instructor Training so I will not be able to make it. My weekends are free for months and I get a scheduling conflict. :doh:

I found one more: A Beretta Neos carbine kit. http://www.gunbroker.com/Auction/ViewIt ... =165277283

Hey Martin: You own me $230 for the introduction class.

Thanks for the heads up. I bought 3,000 large pistol primers. The price was $3.49 per 100. I used a $25 off coupon and was out the door for $85.28. That's a good price. PM me if you want a coupon.