Big Whiskey Results Are In
Posted: Mon Sep 09, 2019 9:37 am
A bit of a wet weekend , but at least it wasn't hot. I went early on Friday so I could ride in the motorcycle rally around Nye, Roscoe and Columbus. The weather was just good enough to have a decent ride before it rained.
Shooting always starts after a dignified flag raising and National Anthem for both America and Canada. Shooting conditions varied from poor to worse, but the competition is the same as everyone has to shoot in the same weather.
They had a smoke wagon that catered the event and the food was exceptional. The group of shooters won't make the cover of any magazine, but all were quite pleasant and conversation was interesting. Even Jim Kidwell was there and we noticed he was sober for the first 15 minutes.
I can't post my scores because I have been sworn to secrecy, but it wasn't great. I can blame the gun, (a Shiloh model 1877), the sights, (MVA Soule Midrange), the ammunition, (by Mike Venturino), or the spotter, (Del Niemeyer) for my bad scores, but I'm sure they would all blame me, so I am out of excuses.
If you haven't made one of these shoots, you are really missing out. My hat is off to Robert, Phyllis, Lucinda and the other kid for making this a memorable event. I can't say enough of what it takes to put a shoot like this together, but thanks a bunch...
Shooting always starts after a dignified flag raising and National Anthem for both America and Canada. Shooting conditions varied from poor to worse, but the competition is the same as everyone has to shoot in the same weather.
They had a smoke wagon that catered the event and the food was exceptional. The group of shooters won't make the cover of any magazine, but all were quite pleasant and conversation was interesting. Even Jim Kidwell was there and we noticed he was sober for the first 15 minutes.
I can't post my scores because I have been sworn to secrecy, but it wasn't great. I can blame the gun, (a Shiloh model 1877), the sights, (MVA Soule Midrange), the ammunition, (by Mike Venturino), or the spotter, (Del Niemeyer) for my bad scores, but I'm sure they would all blame me, so I am out of excuses.
If you haven't made one of these shoots, you are really missing out. My hat is off to Robert, Phyllis, Lucinda and the other kid for making this a memorable event. I can't say enough of what it takes to put a shoot like this together, but thanks a bunch...
