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labarr and I will arrive noonish

what range again is the military rifle shoot?

Patrick, for you it's 400 yards. For the rest of us, it's 100 yards.

Ed

Here are the shooting matches (so far).

Prairie Dog Shoot - One shot @ 200 yards, cold bore, any rifle, any caliber, any sights, any position, in 60 seconds from fire command ('cause Prairie Dogs don't stick around forever!), at a 1/2" orange dot on a life-size prairie dog silhouette that YOU have identified by writing your name on or next to it.

DGR Shoot - Any rifle, .40 caliber and up, iron sights only, two 8" targets fired at, one shot each, in order of farthest to closest, starting at 35 yards, then 15 yards. NO light loads. Factory load equivalent only, This will favor double guns as far as speed, but accuracy is what is important.

It doesn't help if you miss really, really fast.

Enemy At The Gates Sniper Shoot - Single Shot .22lr rifle @ 50 yards, prone position with or without sling or for those who can't get into prone position and back up again, sitting in a chair with shooting sticks, scoped or iron sights, at six 5" miniature IDPA steel silhouettes, then a 3" diameter steel "stop plate" to win. Two shooters compete at a time, single elimination, first one to knock down all six of their silhouettes and their stop plate wins that round and shoots until they lose or they beat all other shooters.

.22lr Shoot - Any rifle, any sights, any position, 100 yards, tightest five shot group with one round REQUIRED to be in the orange center dot. If no one gets a round in the dot, then closest group to the dot wins. Time limit of 90 seconds for the five shots.

BPCR Shoot - 12" target, three rounds, barrel sights only, any position, 200 yards, in one minute. Smallest group wins.

The "Kaywoodie" Shoot - Any vintage military rifle, any caliber, iron sights only, military issue or equivalent loads, three shots, off-hand (slings permitted), in one minute at 100 yards.

Spaghetti Western Practice Shoot - 15 yards, any Centerfire Revolver or auto-pistol, iron sights only, five shots, one-handed, beginning with the handgun in the shooters hand and at his/her side, at five beverage cans on a log, in 30 seconds. Ties will be decided by a shoot-off consisting of five cans on a log, five shots in 30 seconds at 50 yards. (Thought y'all were going to get off easy, didn't ya?)

I need ideas on a "Kids Shoot", too. Any thoughts? Maybe a closer "Enemy at the Gates" shoot with balloons as targets?

We can have a Traditional Archery Shoot here in the yard at anytime. 4" balloons at 20 yards, pick the color of balloon BEFORE you release the arrow.
Ties will be decided by shooting an apple off of the opponent's head. First shooter will be determined by a coin toss.

Or, shoot-off will be at golf ball size balloons at 20 yards. Your choice.

Ed

I'm hoping that will be noonish, Friday.

Ed

Damn. Wished I could make it. I hear whimpering from my ol' Krag.

I already have these. Fit a 55 gallon drum and are heavy duty. miles

Great, Miles, thanks!

Bob, I can hear your Krag from here.

Ed

Ed, you didnt mention any shooting clays in the contest. Dont know if this was an oversite or if there was a reason. Could have a very simple shoot-off, 1 shot from 5 different stations, group with most hits goes to another round, change up distance or stations, until winner is determined, any shotgun any choke any shot size. Just an idea! 1st place prize will be the winner doesnt have to wash dishes that night!!!

Jo, Alan, and I should arrive before noon Friday. I am suppose to pick up the crawfish early Friday morning.

yes, Friday at noon

vintage military rifles...hmmm hope that includes a Mk12, since I just bought iron sights for it

Randy, it was an oversight. Your idea sounds good. I hope we can get all of the competitions in!

See you Friday!

Ed

Define "vintage"? Is that a Daniels Defense Mk12 by any chance? I looked at the specs when they first came out. Should be a sweet rifle!

Ed

We're going to bring 2 ea 5 lb bags of cheese, sour cream, 6 loaves of bread, 3 lb can of refried beans, flour and corn tortillas (will try to find gluten free,) 2 heads of lettuce, 5 lbs of onions, potato salad, a passel of kids and a couple of desserts. If there's anything else we need to bring, just let us know. We're excited about coming.

Kevin

As far as the kids shoot goes, our boys shoot out to 75 yards with a scoped 22. They'd have fun with anything from 25 to 100 yards. We have some swinging targets that they shoot at, and they also like to shoot 20 oz coke bottles.

I forgot to mention anything about hooting clays and, just as important, I forgot to remind everyone to BRING FISHING RODS! The bass and bluegills are hungry!
I saw a bass, maybe 2lb, come completely out of the water chasing minnows two days ago, in the "upper pond".

There are two boats here and I have a few life vests, even some for smaller kids.

There are a few places to fish from shore, too.

Can't wait!

Ed

Obviously, you guys have everything covered
except the



and the caviar!




A Campfire lady in Alabama sent me a jar of
home-canned figs. Enjoyed some for breakfast
this morning.

Wish that I could be down there with all you guys!
I'd bring some caviar, but no way would any of you
ol' reprobates get any of these figs!

Lucky you. I like figs. miles

if i can get there it will be Friday night. i have to see how thing play out.

It's not looking good for me to be there. I've had something come up that will prevent me from traveling. I'll keep you posted if it changes but as of now, I can't come.
Dammit.

Ed,
Patrick and I have given up grinding sausage this week. We'll bring a pile of small turkey breakfast sausages and two breakfast hams, preslced and cooked, so they can just be seared.

That with the margarita mixes, the tequila sunrise supplies, and some hope for not finishing last in all the shoots. The Knob Creek is bound to help.

I'll be aiming for about that same time.

I'll bring as many folding chairs as I can round up. They were kinda at a premium last year.