A Southern Side Trip

[Rich Anderson]

As we prepare for (hopefully) warmer temperatures for the Southern the end of April the usual suspects invite anyone who really wants to do some shooting to join us at nearby Drakes Landing in Fuquay-Varnia, NC.

I spoke to Dan Andrews the owner of Drakes Landing today and his new (and second) 100 target sporting clays course will be open as well as the 5 stand. That gives us three courses to shoot, NO waiting and it's a great place to burn powder, and he REALLY appreciates our patronage. With the added course we could develop some friendly competition in say a small bore, hammergun etc events. Any suggestions will be appreciated.

If I can get a pretty good head count Dan is willing to provide lunch and a dinner for a nominal fee. He also said he would get shirts for us so if you want one please get me your size.

Several of us will get in Wednesday night and shoot Thursday-Saturday at Drakes. There is plenty of time to walk the tents at Deep River and participate in the Challenge. I have averaged two guns bought at the Southern for ten years and even thou I shot at Drakes a lot I still got my purchases in:eek:

Maybe some of those "other" shooters from the Fox and Smith camps will come join us. Its a great time and a greater place to shoot.

Rooms for those wishing to stay closer to the shooting are available at nearby Quality Inn for $69/night.

[Craig Larter]

Rich: I would love to join you guys Thursday, after that I will be manning the AH Fox booth. What time do you normally meet up at Drakes. Craig Larter

[Rich Anderson]

Craig glad to have you join us. I think we will meet at Drakes at 10am this will give us time for a liesurely round of clays and maybe some 5 stand and a little lunch if you would like it.

[David Dwyer]

Craig
Some us younger guys get there to shoot at 9AM. :)
David

[Rich Anderson]

David feel free to get there at 9am but they arn't open untill 10am.

[David Dwyer]

:(:(:(

[Mills Morrison]

See you all there

[Rich Anderson]

Perhaps if we get enough shooters he would consider 9am. Its worth asking. Mills looking forward to shooting with you and the Mrs.

[Mills Morrison]

Put us down for 2 T-shirts, both XL, if there is sufficient interest. You know, we need to get started earlier if possible so we don't miss the gun show Friday evening.

[Rich Anderson]

What gunshow are you referring to Mills?

[Mills Morrison]

The Parker Gun foundation thing at Ruth's Chris

[Rich Anderson]

I'm sure you will get in enough shooting and still make the dinner. Are you going to shoot Thursday as well?

[Mills Morrison]

It will probably be just Friday for us. Like you say, I am sure we will get plenty of shooting

[Mike.Smith]

Rich, I hope it goes without saying that I'm in for this, and my shirt size is also XL. Craig, I hope you are able to join us on Thursday for some fun before your Fox booth duties. Maybe a few of the other Foxers would be interested as well.

Mike

[Rich Anderson]

Mike I considered you one of "the usual suspects":rotf::rotf:

If we get enough Thursday shooters we can have Dan prepare us a little dinner.

[Craig Larter]

Mike: I will definitely be there on Thursday, I have already planned to arrive a day early. I plan to shoot a Parker just no pictures please :rotf:. Roll will never let me live it down:nono:

[Dave Noreen]

I've been to Craig's house. His rack of Parker Bros. doubles is just as nice as his racks of Ansley H. Fox doubles.

[Mike.Smith]

Craig, you're secret is safe with me. With all the shooting we'll do that weekend, I know both my Foxes and Parkers of all gauges will get a good workout!

Rich, I can already taste the Brisket....

Mike

[David Dwyer]

C O B
The Parker foundation banquette will have a stunning display of some of Charley Greens' collection. I know Charlie and what he collects. These will be a group of stunning guns you have never seen and will probably never see again. Charlies likes ultra high condition, all original Parkers of all grades.
David

[David Dwyer]

Mike
I think it would be great if they will open at 9AM for those few days . We will hopefully see Dan in two weeks if you do not see him sooner. My size is L.
David

[Mills Morrison]

I remember he has a 40 inch DH 10 gauge pictured in TPS. I am looking forward to the banquet

[Mark Ouellette]

Rich,

Sign me up for a large t-shirt! I sure hope they feed us that North Carolina bar-b-que again!!!

I love shooting at Drakes Landing :bowdown:

[Rich Anderson]

I gotch you covered mark. Drakes is the ONLY reason I'll travel 13+ hrs to NC to shoot.

[Daryl Corona]

XL for me Rich. I agree Mark, it's a great place to shoot but it goes far beyond pulling the trigger. It's the most fun I have shooting, along with Hausmanns, and it's all due the the great comraderie and friendships we have established over the years. Let the games begin!:)

[Harold Lee Pickens]

Now remember Rich, I will turn 60 at the shoot. Don't go to any trouble, but any O frame 16 ga hammer gun would be appreciated.

[Rich Anderson]

Harold am I to assume you will be attending the festivities in April? I just happen to have a grade 2 16ga 0 frame with 30 inch bbls fresh from the expert craftmanship of Dale Edmonds for your 60th birthday........to shoot if you so desire:rotf:

[Eric Eis]

XL for me Rich. I agree Mark, it's a great place to shoot but it goes far beyond pulling the trigger. It's the most fun I have shooting, along with Hausmanns, and it's all due the the great comraderie and friendships we have established over the years. Let the games begin!:)

Daryl you could not have said it better. The only thing I hope for this year, is that we get more people to come out and enjoy the courses at Drakes. I know last year some were asked not to go to Drakes to support Deep River but I think we showed that we can support the LC/Parker shoot and enjoy all the vendors and still have and still have a wonderful shoot at another club that appreciates our business .

ps. a large for me

[FRANK HALSEY]

Ok. Where is Drake's?? Do they have a web site? Thanks, Frank

[Rich Anderson]

Frank it's in Fuquay-Varina NC which is about 30min from Deep River. The web site is www.hunt@drakelanding.net You can also Google Drake Landing if this isn't the correct address. This is one of the best sporting clays courses I have ever shot. This year there are two 100 target courses with multiple shooting stations for each target presentation and a nicer bunch of people you ever meet. Please come join us for a round or two and see for yourself.

[FRANK HALSEY]

Ok, looks like I have to go and shoot there at least one day. It looks too nice to let it pass. My size is a little bigger than you guys. XXL is what I need. Thanks, Frank

[Rich Anderson]

Frank we will be shooting Thurs-Sat mostly in the am I would think so we can get to Deep River and spend some time ogeling guns and such. When you know what day you want to come just let me know.

You will absolutely love this course.

[FRANK HALSEY]

I think that will be Friday. I get in on Thursday but than practice the 5 stand and look at guns that day. Friday, I can get away for at least the morning. I shoot 8 events at Deep River besides the Parker vs. LC Smith shoot so the most I can do is Friday morning. Thanks and I look forward to it. Frank

[Eric Eis]

Frank a lot of times DR is not setup on Thursday morning so why not shoot a round in the morning and then head over to DR in the afternoon. Just a thought

[FRANK HALSEY]

I will be getting in about 1:00 P.M. that is why I shoot on Thursday. But I can get up early on Friday and shoot at Drake's. It does sound like a great place. Thanks, Frank

[Rich Anderson]

Frank we will see you Friday at 9am, looking forward to meeting you.

[Mills Morrison]

So, it is officially 9:00 a.m. now instead of 10:00? Works for me

[FRANK HALSEY]

I will be there. Looks great and a nice group to shoot with. What could be better!!!. I am dying to get out of the Chicago land area for a while. This has been the 2nd worse winter on record. I am READY for some warm weather. Frank

[Rich Anderson]

Their website says 9am but I'm sure when I called the recorder said 10am. I'll firm up the time with Dan as we get closer.

Perhaps some of the group that will be there in Feb could clear this up. How about it Mills, David????

Frank I know what you mean about the weather its been a very long winter and we still have at least 8 weeks to go:eek:

[Mills Morrison]

It does not make a huge difference to me. When we went up this Fall, I think we started at 10 and had plenty of time to get all the shooting we wanted. We can check when we are there this month, though

[Harold Lee Pickens]

Rich,
OK, I'm in. Schedule cleared and hotel room booked. Are we shooting Thursday morning?

[Rich Anderson]

Harold that GREAT glad to hear your coming. Did you make room reservations in Fuquay-Varnia?

Yes we will shoot Thursday am around 9 I think. I'll post times as we get closer

[Mills Morrison]

Along the lines of room reservations, should we stay at the Quality Inn in Fuquay Varina? It is not the Ritz Carlton, but they have been pretty accommodating to us. I understand the Hampton Inn sold out. What say you all?

[Rich Anderson]

Mills I have made reservations in Fuquay-Varina at the Quality Inn. Rooms are $69/night I believe. Mention The Parker Gun Club. Almost $30/night cheaper than the Hampton and much closer to the shooting:)

[Mills Morrison]

Ok. Good. I will do the same and encourage others to join me and Rich. And Julia too.

[Mills Morrison]

Just made my reservation. I thought it would be helpful to give the hotel info here. Just tell them you are with the Parker group. Hope we get a good group here.


Quality Inn
511 N. Judd Parkway NE , Fuquay Varina, NC 27526
Phone: (919) 557-2009

[Rich Anderson]

Mills, Eric, myself and Daryl Coruna are staying there as is David Dwyer I believe and maybe Harold Pickens (he said he made reservations but not where) and there sould be quite a few others as well. I am so looking forward to this, only about 65 days to warmer weather and Parker fun:)

[Mills Morrison]

We are still upset about being snowed out the other weekend. Hope some others will join and we will have fun. Well, we will already have fun, but will have more fun the more people from the group join in. Harold should be able to cancel and move to Quality Inn if he booked elsewhere.

Julia also mentioned a bus to the gun show at Ruth's Chris. Any interest there?

[Eric Eis]

Mills how far away is Ruth Chris? I wanted to go since they are all friends but didn't want to have to drive miles :eek: what city is it in?

[Rich Anderson]

Eric I think it's in a town called Cary but not sure. I have no interest in traveling an hour more or less each way for dinner. Why this wasn't held at someplace like The Flame steakhouse in Sanford is beyond me.

We will have a great group at Drakes and as we get closer I'll ask for a head count as to who is shooting on what days so if we want Dan will have a lunch for us.

[Mills Morrison]

I think Ruth Chris is closer to Fuquay Varina than Sanford, so we will be ahead of the game.

[Mark Ouellette]

Mills, Eric, myself and Daryl Coruna are staying there as is David Dwyer I believe and maybe Harold Pickens

You ungrateful COB! Mention everyone else except the H-Bomb and me who you know made reservations! :cuss:

[Rich Anderson]

My apologies to BFT. Now I'll have to be carefull that I don't "accidently" get hit upside the head from a set of 36 inch 10ga bbls:rotf: Just for you Mark I saw on GI and 8ga Parker w/38 inch bbls, a perfect sporting clays gun for you.

[Mark Ouellette]

Mark I saw on GI and 8ga Parker w/38 inch bbls, a perfect sporting clays gun for you.

Yup, an ounce and a half of #7.5 shot in a target load should get the job done :rotf:

[Harold Lee Pickens]

Rich, yes I am staying at the quality inn.
Mills, looking forward to meeting and shooting with you along with Rich's other 11 1/2 friends.

[Daryl Corona]

Rich, yes I am staying at the quality inn.
Mills, looking forward to meeting and shooting with you along with Rich's other 11 1/2 friends.

And just who might that 1/2 friend be?:shock:

[Mike.Smith]

Hey guys, the Quality in is literally about 2 miles from Drake Landing, and Drake Landing is not that far from the Southern. I'd venture to say that you'd drive as far from Sanford to get to Deep River as you would from Fuquay-Varina. You can jump on Highway 42 in Fuquay and head straight to Deep River.

As for Ruth Chris Steakhouse, it's directly across the street from where I work in Cary. Rich is correct, that from Fuquay it would take closer to an hour to get there (probably 45 - 50 minutes).

We ended up canceling this weekend's Drake Landing shoot altogether unfortunately. Lot's of people had things come up at the last minute, and the weather here today was severe Thunderstorms and a Tornado Warning. I'll likely go shoot tomorrow as it will be 70 degrees, but it won't be the same. I'm really looking forward to seeing everyone in April!

Rich, hope your shirt arrived?

Mike

[Mills Morrison]

We will have to make up lost time that we missed. Harold, looking forward to meeting you and seeing all the other folks as well.

[Harold Lee Pickens]

BTW, any body have any old REM R 57 primers? I have 25-30 old REm Express that need
R57 primers--you can have the hulls--I'll bring them with me--let me know.

[Mike.Smith]

Went shooting at Drake Landing on Saturday, and as I was finishing up, Dan Andrews flagged me down and asked me if I had my camera phone, and a few minutes to spare. He wanted to show me the new sporting clays course, and asked me to take some pictures to get you guys really fired up for April. :) It's not finished yet, but he's very close. It should be completed by mid March for an upcoming event. This is a sample of the stations, but not all of them. It's going to be AWESOME, and you won't believe the variation in elevation throughout the course.

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This might be the coolest station on the course. You'll stand and shoot over the stone wall at birds close to, or on the ground. :shock:

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The best part is that Dan is planning to reserve this course for more experienced shooters. If you need a safety briefing, or haven't shot much before, you'll be directed to shoot the old course. Dan has spared no expense with this new course, and it shows. :bowdown:

Mike

[Rich Anderson]

Thanks Mike I'm looking forward to this and to shooting the new course. Just so everyone knows this is a SECOND 100 target course so we will have ample opportunity to shoot.

[Mills Morrison]

:shock::shock:

Boy, I can't wait. They aren't open this weekend by chance?

[David Dwyer]

Mills
I want to get up there before April. I talked to Jim Hall and he does also. I am having to spend part of every week in Charlotte these days so will have to be a last minute thing.
David

[Mills Morrison]

How about this weekend? That is really last minute, but Julia and I are available and have child care services. Basically, we are going to be shooting somewhere out of town and it might as well be Drakes

[David Dwyer]

I have to be in Charlotte this weekend for the NCAA tournament. Sorry

[Mike.Smith]

I'm out there shooting just about every weekend, especially as it gets warmer. I'll let you guys know as soon as the new course is ready, and maybe we can take a run at it as a group before the Southern.

[Mills Morrison]

Sounds good. It also looks like we may need to stay close to home this weekend after all. For something good, I might add

[Rich Anderson]

You boys go get all praticed up and us Yankee's will come down and show you how its done:rotf:

I am thinking of a little friendly competition with a round (50 probably) true pairs, small bore guns. Any takers???

[Daryl Corona]

You boys go get all praticed up and us Yankee's will come down and show you how its done:rotf:

I am thinking of a little friendly competition with a round (50 probably) true pairs, small bore guns. Any takers???

I'm in! Just like dealing with the Parker or Fox dilemma, I'm just south of the Mason-Dixon line so I could go either way. I've always consider myself a confederate of sorts. Damn shame they did'nt win.:rolleyes:

[Rich Anderson]

Mike how was the new course??

[David Dwyer]

COB
I am in! 20ga? Parker 28ga hammer???( I like that as I have to only one!!!) Winner buys a round of Beer!
David

[Rich Anderson]

COB
I am in! 20ga? Parker 28ga hammer???( I like that as I have to only one!!!) Winner buys a round of Beer!
David

Who has a 28ga hammergun???
Small bore event should be 20,28,410. A hammergun event will work and I was thinking of a round as all true pairs. With two courses perhaps we could persuade Dan to set one up for pairs. We can do two man teams as well the sky is the limit.

David perhaps you can persuade your "friends" to have your small bore event at Drakes and get some more shooters into the mix.

[David Dwyer]

C O B
I tried that but they are loyal to Rick even thought they thing as we do about "dollar Bill K." My main man ,Dave Fjelline ,may have just lost his right eye, so put him in your prayers please.
David

[Rich Anderson]

I'll do that and I'm sorry to hear that. How did that happen?

[Bill Murphy]

I definitely want to hear about Bill's situation. What a guy.

[Mark Ouellette]

Dave F. is a great, great Parker guy! Sorry to learn of this.

Mark

[Eric Eis]

Dave is a great guy, what happened?

[David Dwyer]

Fjelline is a great guy and a good friend. He was operating a backhoe and a piece of cement flew into and penetrated his eye. He has a chance of not losing the eye and should know in 10 days. His comment to me was"I am left eye domenent anyways and will just learn to shoot left handed". He was in his shop working on a gun yesterday, 2 days after a four hour eye surgery. Tough guy!!
David

[Dean Romig]

You can't keep a good man down and Dave is a Good Guy!! If there's a way, he'll find it... all by himself. That guy is dependent on no man!.... but he is a friend and helpful to all.

[Harold Lee Pickens]

Wow, I dont know Dave, but I have been an optometrist in a medical setting for 30+ years, and have seen alot of ocular trauma. Hopefully, there was not much retinal damage. Our prayers are with him!

On another note, I was at our local NRA banquet last night and was talking to a couple of sporting clays shooters who are very good. I have shot with them and they are often 90+/100. They are going to the Southern SXS for the first time also.They are not into vintage guns(yet), and I believe shoot Beretta sxs's. Maybe I can get them to jjoin us for a round at Deep River.

[Rich Anderson]

HArold perhaps they will join us at Drakes Lnding:)

I wish Dave the best with his eye. I am left eye dominate also and wouldn't want to learn to shoot left handed:nono:

[David Dwyer]

I just talked to Buddy M and we are meeting at Drakes at noon on Wed to shoot. I anyone interested in Joining us?
David

[Mike.Smith]

Wow, really sorry to hear about Dave's eye. I hope he's able to make a full recovery.

Rich, the new course is something else. My Dad and I went out and shot it on opening day. Some really cool stations and the great target setting you're used too at Drake Landing. I know you're going to love it.

David, is that this coming Wednesday, or the Wednesday before the Southern?

Mike

[David Dwyer]

Mike
The Wed before the Southern. Can you make it?
David

[Daryl Corona]

You guys are lucky to be able to "practice" before Rich, Eric, hopefully Mark and I get there for our "competition" but rest assured that we will be loaded for bear after this dismal winter here in the north. Let the games begin!:rolleyes:

[Rich Anderson]

It's getting close to spring....finally and time to start planning the activities at Drakes for Thursday April 24. I would like to get a head count of those who will shoot Thursday so we can plan for a lunch on the grounds. Dan said he would provide a meal at a nominal fee. Off the top of my head I count 15 or so shooters but lets be more accurate.

there will be lots of shooting on thursday so bring plenty of shells and a good appetite. Last years lunch was wonderfull.

[Eric Eis]

[QUOTE=Rich Anderson;135494.
there will be lots of shooting on thursday so bring plenty of shells and a good appetite. Last years lunch was wonderfull.[/QUOTE]

I'll second Rich on the lunch, it was great... and remember there is really no shooting going on at Deep River on Thursday so come on and join the fun.... Dean, Larry, Jim, Dave, and anyone that shoots a SxS, it's before the DR shoot so please join the fun. It is really a great time and everyone is welcome, just no score cards, those are for Deep River....:rotf::rotf:

[David Dwyer]

Rich
I am shooting at Drakes Wed afternoon, Thurs, and probably Fri AM
David

[Buddy Marson]

Rich, I'll be shooting at Drakes Wednesday afternoon and all day Thursday so put me down for lunch.
Buddy

[Daryl Corona]

David and Buddy;
What time are you shooting on Weds? I'll be there for Thur., Fri., and Sat. But Rich, you already know that.

[Mills Morrison]

Friday

[Buddy Marson]

Daryl, we plan to meet about noon on Wednesday.

Buddy

[Craig Larter]

I will be shooting Thursday with two friends. Craig Larter

[David Dwyer]

noonish on Wed

[Harold Lee Pickens]

Rich, Im leaving Wed at noon and will definitely shoot on Thurs.

[Mike.Smith]

I'm trying to make Wednesday afternoon work so I can shoot with Buddy and David, but I'm for sure there Thurs, Fri, Sat.

Mike

[Daryl Corona]

Same here Mike. If I can swing it, I'll be there between 12-2pm. if all goes as planned. No use wasting a perfectly good shooting day.

[Rich Anderson]

So far we have 11 confirmed shooters for Thursday so we can have two groups. I'm thinking a round or two of true pairs and some hammergun competition. We can draw names for teams and have some fun. I'm so looking forward to this, now if I can get the gun room cleaned out so I can actually get to a shotgun and some shells perhaps I can get in a little practice:whistle:

[Harold Lee Pickens]

Now, just where am I going to get a hammer gun, hmm, I've got an idea.

[David Dwyer]

Rich
Lets find one more gun and do three groups of 4?? It goes faster and smoother. JMHO
David

[Eric Eis]

David that's a good idea, I am surprised that we don't have more people signed up to shoot on Thursday as it's a down day at Deep River with little shooting and the vendors just starting to get setup.

[David Dwyer]

Friends
I will have five Parker hammerguns with me ,so if someone need to use one let me know? No, you can not choose which one! I have a pretty nice steel barreled 12ga W W Greener I could bring if anyone wants?
David

[Richard B. Hoover]

I would be interested in joining you guys at Drakes for the shoot. I presume it is fairly near Sanford?

Richard

[Eric Eis]

I would be interested in joining you guys at Drakes for the shoot. I presume it is fairly near Sanford?

Richard

Richard,
It would be great if you joined us. It's a great time and a beautiful course. Send a pm to Rich, David, or Mike and they can tell you how to get there. You will have fun and it's not far from Deep River. Eric

[Rich Anderson]

David I haven't heard from Marc the Moderator yet but I think he's planning on shooting Thursday.

Harold I thought you would have jumped on the JP Claybrough hammergun I posted for sale. It was a great gun and a great buy....for one of our members in OH.

i don't think our numbers are bad for a Thursday. I would expect to see about the same maybe a few more Friday.

Daryl perhaps you can post an invitation to join us on the Fox site?

[Daryl Corona]

Good idea Rich. Will do.

[Daryl Corona]

Done!
www.foxcollectors.com forum.

[Harold Lee Pickens]

Rich, somehow I missed that one. I had to go back and look it up--it was very nice.

[Mike.Smith]

I mentioned this to a few folks on the Fox site already as well and will follow up with them to see if we can get a few more. I have a feeling that our numbers will pick up as we get closer to the event. I like the true pairs and hammer gun events. I think we'll probably see a sub gauge event as well don't you think?

Mike

[Mark Ouellette]

Gentlemen

Do not babble about this or that event without mention of a Big Bore event for 10 gauge guns.

Mark

[Rich Anderson]

I'm sorry Mark but most NORMAL people don't use 8's and 10's for sporting clays so if you and Mills would like a big bore shoot then you can have one. More people have 20's vs 10's I'm sorry it's just the way of the world:rotf:

Mike small bore meaning 28ga??:):)

[Mills Morrison]

"Don't send a boy to do a man's job." Nash Buckingham:rotf::rotf:

[Rich Anderson]

Boys over compensate with the bigger is better theory, real men get it done with less. its the world according to COB:rotf::rotf::rotf:

[Rich Anderson]

We have `13 confirmed shooters for Thursday so far. Bring plenty of shells:rotf:

[FRANK HALSEY]

I will be there Friday morning. I get in Thursday afternoon and do alittle practice on the 5 stand. Are we starting to meet at 9:00 AM on Friday still?? Thanks for all your hard work on this. I think it is going to be fun. Frank

[Rich Anderson]

Frank we will meet at 9am Friday at Drakes Landing. See you there.

[Mark Ouellette]

Frank we will meet at 9am Friday at Drakes Landing. See you there.

Yea and bring a Big Bore SxS! :rotf:

[Rich Anderson]

Mark YOU should bring a 28ga:duck: or at least borrow one.

[Mark Ouellette]

Mark YOU should bring a 28ga:duck: or at least borrow one.

Rich,

I would need to borrow two of those small bores and tape them together :rotf:

[Rich Anderson]

Here's the difference between those cannons you shoot and a nice small bore. With the small bore it's like dancing with a super model, the big bore a Sumo wrestler:rotf::rotf::rotf:.....I like the models:)

[Mark Ouellette]

Here's the difference between those cannons you shoot and a nice small bore. With the small bore it's like dancing with a super model, the big bore a Sumo wrestler:rotf::rotf::rotf:.....I like the models:)

Rich,

I am happy at my age to still be able to wrestle a sumu!

[Harold Lee Pickens]

A little sidetrack--one of the courses i like to shoot has a "small bore" course. It is 50 targets laid out in a semicircle. You can shoot it with 1 gun, then are back to your car and can grab a different gun, and go again, etc. Its a great way to shoot a bunch of guns in one day. Also has a 5 stand, and a pyramid/wobble trap. Makes it easy to shoot 4 different guns in an afternoon. Wish more courses were like this--Briar Rabbit in Zanesville, Oh.
Something tells me Mark would not have any trouble shooting those smallbores. Just wrap a little lead tape around the barrels to slow them down a bit.

[John Dunkle]

Wow.. This thread could be its own forum ;)

Let me get off my lazy butt - and move it to the correct forum... I'll leave a redirect in this forum for a while...

Hang tight - this thread is going for a ride.... :eek:

John D.

[David Dwyer]

Sir C O B
I would humbly suggest you institute a handicap system to your hammergun event. Maybe - 2 for 10ga, + 2 for 16ga + 4 for 20 ga and + 10 for 28ga(me:)
Marks 10 against my 28 is blantly unfair!!
David

[Mark Ouellette]

Sir C O B
I would humbly suggest you institute a handicap system to your hammergun event. Maybe - 2 for 10ga, + 2 for 16ga + 4 for 20 ga and + 10 for 28ga(me:)
Marks 10 against my 28 is blantly unfair!!
David

David,

Unfair? What about those "in your face targets" that I whack with Big Friend Ten or it's safe mates?

How about this, we both shoot our own guns then trade and shoot the other's gun. Don't tell anyone but I might be able to shoot a grouse gun almost as well as those pack howitzers that I prefer. :whistle:

Semper Fi
Mark

[Harold Lee Pickens]

I bet Mark doesnt load much more than a light 12ga load in those 10's. Heck, most of us are now shooting 28 ga loads(3/4oz) in our 12's, 16's, and 20's. I use that as my excuse for poor shooting.

[Rich Anderson]

Marks 10 against my 28 is blantly unfair!!
David

Dave i like the idea of the handicap. We can let Mark take only one shot per target with his big ten then deduct points if he has to shoot again:rotf: I'll bring a couple of 28's just in case he feels like cheating on his Sumo wrestler gun. Anyone have a 410??

Your obedient servant C.O.B.

[Mark Ouellette]

You boys complaining about my big 10's have never shot one for a round of sporting clays. Trust me, it's a whole new adventure!


Of course if you are game I might have a few extra 10's to let you shoot.... :biglaugh:

[Mills Morrison]

Here is what Rich needs to keep up with us big bore folks

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4wssCnvuVbU

[Rich Anderson]

I met Tom Knapp when I was at Cabelas, he was a very nice man.

I like the small bores, there cheaper to shoot:whistle:

[David Dwyer]

Mills
Is this your new quest?:bigbye:
David

[Rich Anderson]

Lets se who gets one first Mills or Mark.

[Mike.Smith]

As many rounds as we'll be shooting over the weekend, I'm sure I could dedicate one to the 10ga. I've got a nice 32" DHE that I haven't shot as much as I'd like. Mark, Mills, I'll join you in a round!

How about two or three squads each shooting as a team where each person shoots a different gauge gun? Although I wouldn't want to be the guy shooting a 10 against Mark, as I've seen him swing that 36" 10ga.

[Mark Ouellette]

I've got a nice 32" DHE that I haven't shot as much as I'd like. Mark, Mills, I'll join you in a round!

I want to see that DHE! My only ejector 10 gauge Parker is a PHE and it doesn't have pretty Damascus barrels. It has those darn fluid steel tubes... :crying:

[Rich Anderson]

Squads with different guages sounds like fun...good idea Mike. We will have fun despite the naysayers who don't like shooting outside of Deep River.

[Mills Morrison]

Mills
Is this your new quest?:bigbye:
David

A Super Fox is next on my list

[Mills Morrison]

I want to see that DHE! My only ejector 10 gauge Parker is a PHE and it doesn't have pretty Damascus barrels. It has those darn fluid steel tubes... :crying:



I think I remember this gun and Mike did good on this purchase

[Mike.Smith]

Mills, a Super Fox is VERY high on my list. It's right up there in the top spots along with a long barreled Parker 20ga, a 16ga Parker Hammer Gun and a Fox Single Barrel Trap Gun.

Mark, sorry to get you excited, it's actually a DH 10ga, no "E". :crying: But I'm still going to shoot it that week!

Mike

[Mills Morrison]

At least you don't have shells flying out of your gun.


The two Foxes I want are a Super Fox and an early C Grade. The Super Fox has been second on my list next to a Parker 8 for a long time.

A Sterlingworth 16 on the light frame was high on my list, but that one was crossed off this past year. For those of you small bore fans, I highly recommend them. Mine is just a great gun and even has the IC/M chokes

[David Dwyer]

Rich has agreed that we will handicap the Double gun shoot at Drakes.
8&10 ga =-2, 12=O, 16ga =+3, 20ga=+5, 28ga=+10, +2 for a hammergun.
This is modeled after the upcoming habitat shoot in Pa. Hope this works for everyone.
David

[Daryl Corona]

Sounds real good David. Although I hate to admit it, shooting a hammergun is no real handicap to me.

[David Dwyer]

Daryl
That is a secret!!! I do occasionally forget to cock the hammers though:)

[Daryl Corona]

Been there, done that, got the T-shirt!:shock:

[Rich Anderson]

Daryl
That is a secret!!! I do occasionally forget to cock the hammers though:)

I have been known to do that as well:eek:

[Rich Anderson]

I just got off the phone with Dan at Drake's and he will have lunch for Thursday and will have a course set up for true pairs. Shirts are ordered for those who requested them.

Only two weeks to go, warmer weather (for us northern folks) is on the agenda as well as a real good time. bring guns,shells, appetite and lets have some fun and burn some powder.

[David Dwyer]

Six Days!!! I think there may be some "elsie" guns show up. I mentioned the handicaps(10ga=-2, 16ga =+3, 20Ga=+5, 28ga=+10 410=+15 :hammergun=+5,) and told them "elsie"'s we would give them one target for shooting an inferior gun:) 9 AM Thursday. True pairs in the afternoon,correct Rich? I am pumped!!
David

[FRANK HALSEY]

What about Friday??? Are we shooting the same way? Thanks,Frank

[David Dwyer]

Frank
I am shooting Deep River on Friday and Sat:their small ga course , five stand and qualifier.
David

[FRANK HALSEY]

I will be also shooting the 5-stand and small gauge but in the morning, I will be at Drakes to shoot a round. Just wonder if the rules are the same on both days at Drakes. Thanks, Frank

[Eric Eis]

Frank, as far as I know we will be shooting at Drakes on Friday too so hope see you there.

[Rich Anderson]

We can do true pairs on Thursday afternoon not a problem. frank we will shoot Friday am at Drakes then probably head to Deep River in the afternoon to look at guns etc. The handicap system will be in place for the entire weekend. I'll have 12,16,20 & 28ga with me. Hammerguns in 12 &16.

[Richard B. Hoover]

Six Days!!! I think there may be some "elsie" guns show up. I mentioned the handicaps(10ga=-2, 16ga =+3, 20Ga=+5, 28ga=+10 410=+15 :hammergun=+5,) and told them "elsie"'s we would give them one target for shooting an inferior gun:) 9 AM Thursday. True pairs in the afternoon,correct Rich? I am pumped!!
David

Hey, count me in! I want to shoot too. What handicap do I get for an 11-ga hammer gun with a pop-up flag to remind me to cock the hammers?:whistle:

[Rich Anderson]

You automatically lose 3 birds due to the operator enhancements plus the loss of an additional 2 birds for non factory equipment.:rotf:

[Mills Morrison]

What is the handicap if you aren't a good shot to begin with?:rotf:

[Rich Anderson]

It's the same for all of us......zip. I'm not much of a shot but that's why I like the small bores..a built in excuse:)

[Mark Ouellette]

Handicap my butt. If fact you can kiss my butt!

Let's shoot one round with our own guns, big or small, and then trade guns for a round. The total of the 2 rounds wins. I can shoot small guns but can you shoot a big gun?

[David Dwyer]

N F W!!
Semper Fi
David

that does not mean New Found Wonder Mark:rotf:

[Daryl Corona]

[QUOTE=Mark Ouellette;137311]Handicap my butt. If fact you can kiss my butt!

Is that a checkered butt or one with an original Silver's pad?:) That sounds like a good idea Mark, I'm in.

[Mark Ouellette]

Okay guys, good responses! :rotf:

[Harold Lee Pickens]

cant wait, I've got cases of shells piled up in the garage and will bring my newest aquisistions, the Ithaca, VHE 20, and Lefevr G 16.
I'm working Wed until noon and should get to the hotel before 9:00.
Do you stay thru Sunday? was thinking about heading home Sat. afternoon.

[Rich Anderson]

. If fact you can kiss my butt!



Thanks for the offer but I don't go that way:rotf::rotf::rotf:

If your man enough to shoot a ten gauge for sporting clays than you can be man enough to give up a couple of birds. you are using more shot than anybody else after all.

Harold we will probably head out Sunday am.

[Mills Morrison]

Weren't we not using score cards?

[Eric Eis]

Weren't we not using score cards?

Thank you Mills....:rolleyes:

[Mark Ouellette]

Thanks for the offer but I don't go that way:rotf::rotf::rotf:

If your man enough to shoot a ten gauge for sporting clays than you can be man enough to give up a couple of birds. you are using more shot than anybody else after all.

I should get a bird (point) for every pound heavier gun than you are shooting! :nono:

[Rich Anderson]

Mark you know as well as I do that a heavier gun swings better than a light one so that's another reason you should give up a bird what with a 10 lb 10ga VS my 5 1/2lb 28.

Mills we need to keep track someway so the winner can buy beer.....unless your volunteering:corn:

[Mike.Smith]

Mark, I like the idea of the "gun switch" challenge, but I know you've at least got a 36in 10ga Parker, and that might not even be the longest or heaviest gun you could bring. We've had a lot of cool ideas thrown out here for "events", I hope someone is keeping track so we can remember them all come Wednesday.

[Rich Anderson]

Mike I have them all committed to memory:eek:

[Eric Eis]

I hope someone is keeping track so we can remember them all come Wednesday.

Mike we are leaving on Wed, shooting on Thursday....

[Mark Ouellette]

Rich just wants someone else to buy the beer!

[David Dwyer]

Some of us Southern Boy are "tuning up" on Wed afternoon. It is sometimes refereed to as a home course advantage!
Mark
You have it backwards, as you are known to do. We should get a bird for every pound lighter and inch shorter our little whippy guns are to yours.
Oh, the hell with it-Rich is buying the beer!!:bigbye:
David

[Mark Ouellette]

Rich and David,

I shoot low gun. By the end of the course those 9 to 12 pound 10 gauges get mighty hard to raise to my shoulder...

Mark

[Rich Anderson]

Rich and David,

I shoot low gun. By the end of the course those 9 to 12 pound 10 gauges get mighty hard to raise to my shoulder...

Mark

that's just making excuses, like getting caught dating a fat girl, it's your choice....I prefer the slim ones myself.:rolleyes:

[Mills Morrison]

I'd be all over the winner buys drinks for everyone, if it were just me coming, but Julia is coming too and she will probably kick all of our butts. Her credit card bill comes to me.

[Rich Anderson]

As the organizer of this event I do herby proclaim Julia (AKA Mills better half) as the undisputed winner of all events. Drinks on Julia....and Mills:bowdown:

[Mike Koneski]

COB, still waiting for my check for allowing the usage of our trademarked and copyrighted handicap system!! :rotf:

[Mike Koneski]

DoubleDown, the Mrs will be making the trip with me, maybe we can join you n Thursday since we're arriving Wednesday. The A Grade is ready to rock!!!!

[Rich Anderson]

I ran out of checks so will cash be ok? Meet me on the 5 stand at Deep River. :corn:

[Chuck Bishop]

Let see, 175 replies so far. I guess when the Southern is over we'll have another 175 replies telling us who did what.:rolleyes:

[Mike Koneski]

I ran out of checks so will cash be ok? Meet me on the 5 stand at Deep River. :corn:


I gotta get a hold of DoubleDown and get directions and stuff for the Thursday shooting. If I (we) can get there I will meet you on the 5-Stand!! This weekend could be legen-wait for it-dary!!

No cash or check necessary, just credit for the Rock Mountain Handicap system!! (shameless self promotion)

[Frank Srebro]

Hey you guys otta know Mountain Mike goes spastic if someone is eating a Klondike bar. In fact he has them banned at his club here in PA. Must be a hangup from his youth .... So if he's shooting well, open that cooler and pass out the Klondikes.

[Mike Koneski]

BWAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA!!!!!! What would you do for a Klondike Bar??

[Frank Srebro]

Just trying to help the group if Mike starts shooting "lights out". But really, despite the Klondike hangup he's a good guy :). He's always doing thoughtful things like bringing out cool soft drinks during hot weather when a group of regulars is about 1/2 way around his course, or - as in our severe winter just past - coming out on his quad or Kyote with a carafe of java or hot chocolate when shooters are out in sub freezing and even single-digit temps. :) The owner there at Drakes sounds like he's a good guy too.

[Rich Anderson]

Dan Andrews the owner of Drakes Landing IS a wonderful guy who appreciates our business and goes out of his way to make sure we have a good time.

Mike just Google drakes Landing and you can get their address. We will shoot Thursday starting about 9am, at least that's when I'll get to Drakes.

Chuck come and shoot a round with us, you won't miss anything at DR.

[Eric Eis]

Come on Chuck you were suppose to shoot a round with us last year...:whistle:

[Chuck Bishop]

I did shoot a round with you guys 2 years ago and had a good time but I feel most of my time should be at Deep River. Unfortunately due to physical problems, I doubt I'll shoot at all this trip.

[Rich Anderson]

It's hard to believe but the Southern and all the related events are just a memory, but what a great one it is.

The three days shooting at drakes was wonderful and as always Dan made us feel right at home. His new 100 target course is a masterpiece and he is talking of adding yet another one. it was nice to see some of the Fox and Smith boys out there joining in the fun and I suspect there will be more next year.

Thanks to all who joined in the fun and camaraderie of shooting double guns, meeting old friends and making new ones. I know a good time was had by all.

[Harold Lee Pickens]

Ditto, you all

[Mike Koneski]

We had a great time at Drake Landing and at The Southern!! This was our first trip to NC to shoot and this is now on our calendar as a yearly event!! It's been a very, very long time since I shot that much in such a short time!!!!!! Even bought my first Parker hammerless gun at the Southern on Thursday afternoon. It's a beautiful DH 30" 12g!!!! Also scored another Fox (CE grade)!! Life is good. :) You guys are a riot to shoot with!! Saw some old friends and met a bunch of new ones. Hope to see y'all at Hausmann's.

[Mills Morrison]

A Fox AE followed me home, that is absolutely gorgeous.

[Eric Eis]

Well Mills, tell us a little more about that Fox.....

[Mills Morrison]

How about a photo?

http://i1306.photobucket.com/albums/s577/Mills_Morrison/009_zpsbaa7a25b.jpg (http://s1306.photobucket.com/user/Mills_Morrison/media/009_zpsbaa7a25b.jpg.html)

[Eric Eis]

You did good Mills....

[Daryl Corona]

She's a looker Mills.:bowdown:

[Rich Anderson]

An end of an era has taken place. Since the beginning of the challenge the Southern has provided me with a new gun (once it was a rifle but a nice Pre 64 M70) or two. this year however nothing followed me home:crying::crying::crying: but there are two candidates that are in the wings:whistle:

[Bill Murphy]

Mills, what's the deal with the graded checkering on your new gun? What does the order card say about it? Who was the seller? OK, now I'll give you a rest.

[Mills Morrison]

Bill, The gun was featured in Frank Srebro's article in the AHFCA journal, I think Spring 2009. Check it out.

[Craig Larter]

The shooting at Drakes was the best. Thanks Rich for putting it together. I know I will be back next year. I had a great southern, sold the vhe and che. Came home with a great super fox and a first edition of The Wilderness Hunter by TR. Met a bunch of new fox collectors and signed up many new members. Hope to see most everyone at Hausmanns.

[Harold Lee Pickens]

Well, I guess not everybody from Wheeling shoots as bad as me. Apparently the 16 and 20 ga events were won by a gentleman from Wheeling. The 16 event was won with a borrowed Sterlingworth and the 20 ga with a Russian
Bakhail. I had talked to this group on Friday at the Southern and on Sat they came up to Drake's Landing--they were blown away with the courses and stated that they would be back to Drakes next year.
On a side note. Cabela's Wheeling has a display with 3 CE Foxes (12, 16, 20), and their factory letters--yes they are for sale @ $59,999.
Looking forward to seeing everybody again at Hausmann's.