Northern SxS Challenge and Expo (formerly Endless Mts SxS Challenge)

[Mike Koneski]

Here it is ladies and gents!! SAVE THE DATE!!


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[Robin Lewis]

I assume this is them?

674 Mitchell Road, Meshoppen, PA 18630
(570) 965-7625
http://www.rockmountainclays.com/

[Dean Romig]

Yup, and that's "Iron Mike" talking to ya. A nicer guy you'll never meet!

[Mike Koneski]

All events will be shot at Rock Mountain. Sept 3-4 we shoot .410,32,28,24,20,16,12 and 10 bore 50 target events and 5-Stand. Sept 4-5 we shoot the 16,12 and 10 bore Prelim 50 target events and the black powder event (50 tgts). Sunday we shoot the 100 target Main Event. All these events except for the 5-Stand are for hammer and hammerless guns. The Manufacturer Cup Challenge is open to all manufacturers and will be shot Sept 3,4 & 5. In order to qualify for the team shoot off each manufacturer must have 5 team members. The top 5 qualifying shooters will be on each team.

Vendor space is available on a 1st come-1st serve basis for the pavilion and lodge porch. Space is basically 10'x10' (3 tables and 2 chairs) for $200. Extra tables/chairs are an added charge. All vendors/exhibitors who sign up before 15 June will be included in our large Shooting Sportsman ad. Gun collector associations will have booth space for no charge.


TROPHIES WILL BE AWARDED FOR: "HOA" OF SMALL, MID AND BIG BORE EVENTS, HAMMER & HAMMERLESS.
"HOA" AND "RU" OF PRELIM EVENTS, 10-12-16, HAMMER AND HAMMERLESS.
"HOA" AND "RU" OF BLACK POWDER AND 5-STAND.
"HOA" AND "RU" OF MAIN EVENT, HAMMER AND HAMMERLESS.
ALL 5 MEMBERS OF THE "MANUFACTURER CUP CHALLENGE" TEAM.
"IRON MAN" AWARD FOR HIGHEST COMBINED TOTAL OF MAIN EVENT AND ANY 6 @ 50 BIRD EVENTS.

All info will be found on our RMSC website on the Northern SxS Challenge and Expo page.

[Craig Larter]

Mike: Sounds like big fun. Will all these events be shot on the same course or do you have more than one. Have you set prices for shooting events?

[Mike Koneski]

One course for .410 through 24, one course for 20-16, one course for 12-10. Each course will have either 8 or 9 stations. The Main Event will be shot over 17 stations. 5-Stand and Manufacturer Cup shot on the games area. We have plenty of options. 21 stations we can use on the Main Course and 9 on the Short Course.

[Rich Anderson]

What no Hausmanns this year?????

[Daryl Corona]

Put down your bourbon, the shoot is in Sept. not June.:nono:

[John Truitt]

Mike,

Looks like a great shoot. I am really looking forward to it.
Stay warm up there.

All my best,

John

PS where are good places to stay near you for the shoot?

[Mike Koneski]

CL, yes the prices have been pretty much set. Working on carts for rent next. The registration will be posted on our site and the usual SxS sites when we have the cart rentals set.

[Mike Koneski]

John, saying warm means staying inside right now!! :whistle: Sub zero and single digits make 20's and 30's seem like Summer!! :shock:

[Rich Anderson]

Put down your bourbon, the shoot is in Sept. not June.:nono:

NO!!!! It's to damn cold out. I was referring to the shoot that combined Rock Mtn and Hausmanns. Last year they made it 100 targets per place. I wanted to go but it just didn't work out.

[Mike Koneski]

Correct, the Fall shoot is at Rock Mountain only.

[Gary Laudermilch]

Mike, this sounds like a wonderful event. It is destined to become the premier NE sxs event. Glad you decided to take it on. Can't wait!

[Mike Koneski]

We have just about finalized the registration form. Just waiting on pricing for clays cart rentals. Stay tuned, we should have the reg online within a week!!
The trophies are almost all here too. Just waiting on a few more and some wooden bases. They are very nice!! Too bad I can't try to win any!! :rotf:

[Rich Anderson]

Just buy an extra one and call it the Host Trophy:)

[Mike Koneski]

BRILLIANT Mr. Anderson!!

[Mike Koneski]

Here's the registration page for the Northern SxS Challenge and Expo!! The form can be downloaded from our website on the "Northern SxS Challenge and Expo" page. Please go to www.rockmountainclays.com .


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[Mike Koneski]

Due to the possible demise of the Vintage Cup, we may be moving this shoot to the end of September in 2016? Not sure yet. We'll decide after the 2015 shoot.

[Mike Koneski]

Here are pics of the bling to be won at the Northern SxS Challenge!! Some beautiful awards, so, come win some!!


Prelim HOA and RU for Hammerless 16,12 & 10 bore.
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5-Stand event HOA and RU.
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Black Powder event HOA and RU.
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HOA buckles for .410,32,28,24,20,16,12 and 10 bore 50 bird Hammer Gun events.
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Prelim HOA & RU Hammer Gun 16,12 & 10 bore.
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"Manufacturer Cup Challenge" team champions!
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HOA buckles for .410,32,28,24,20,16,12 and 10 bore 50 bird Hammerless events.
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Main Event Hammer Gun HOA (large) and RU.
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Main Event Hammerless HOA and RU.
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"Iron Man Award"- Highest total score for Main Event and 6 other events.
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[Dean Romig]

Please tell me those rectangular ones are belt buckles...

[Mike Koneski]

ABSOLUTELY!!

[Rick Losey]

Please tell me those rectangular ones are belt buckles...

A little close to the east coast for that


I remember reading, many years ago that you can tell how far you are from one of the coasts by the size of the belt buckles

Small and light on either coast and getting bigger as you go inland until around Texas or Oklahoma or points north, they approach the size of a bread plate then begin to shrink again as you approach the other coast

[Rich Anderson]

For some of us our "bread basket" will hide the buckle:rotf: I'm not good enough for bling and realize my limitations :nono:

[John Truitt]

Mike,

Thank you for posting. You have done a lot of work so far. I know it will pay off in the end. I for one am really looking forward to your shoot.

All my best,

John

[Mike Koneski]

COB and Dean, that's why the buckles also come with a display base. Some don't wear fancy buckles and some CAN'T wear fancy buckles!!

[Mike Koneski]

We are currently working with the Comfort Inn and the Hampton Inn, both in Tunkhannock, to block rooms for the shoot. Tunkhannock is 15-20 minutes from RMSC and both hotels are only a few years old. We will also have carts available for rent by the day.

[George M. Purtill]

Maybe we could have a Parker vs. somebody challenge cup here?

[Mike Koneski]

George, we are running a Manufacturer's Cup open to all major US manufacturers. We'd have no problem with PGCA running an event concurrent to any of our scheduled events. We think that would be great!!

[Dean Romig]

Some don't wear fancy buckles and some CAN'T wear fancy buckles!!


I could, but I'd never be able to see it.....:whistle:

[Mike Koneski]

We have made arrangements with "Ma Greenleys BBQ" to provide the meals for this event!! You folks coming up from Dixie will indeed love Jim's grub!! Mighty tasty!!

[John Truitt]

Mike,

Can the main event be entered in both hammer and hammerless or do you want us to choose only one to enter?

Also how many attempts to qualify for the manufacturers challenge?

What time will shooting start on Thursday the 3rd?

Thanks. All my best,

John

[John Truitt]

Will there be trappers on each station/ trappers to go along with the group/ or pull and score your own in the group?

[Mike Koneski]

John, there are hammer and hammerless Main Events. You are welcome to shoot both if you like. Shoot as many times for the Cup as you want. Only your highest score will be used for the Team of 5. Shooting will begin at 8:30-9:00. We are working on having trappers on every station. We may have to use trappers that travel with the squads on Thursday. BTW, lodging info is on our website NOW and will be on our FB page and on the SxS sites soon.

[John Truitt]

Thanks Mike. I am really looking forward to your shoot.

[Mike Koneski]

We have booked blocks of rooms in Tunkhannock (15-20 minutes south) at both The Comfort Inn and The Hampton Inn. Both are near restaurants we'd recommend any time and both have easy access to Rt 29 and a quick drive to Rock Mountain. If they book all the rooms early they should be adding more if needed. Here's the contact info-

Make sure to ask for rooms for "Northern SxS/Rock Mountain"

Local Accomodations for 9/3, 9/4 and 9/5 (If you want to stay over Sunday, 9/6, they can book you now, but may run out of rooms early)




Comfort Inn and Suites: 570-836-4100 or 570-836-4111
Room availability:
1 King Bed $109 7 available for each night

2 Queen Beds $109 8 available for each night

Hampton Inn: 570-996-5866
Room availability:
1 King Bed $119 7 available for each night

2 Queen Beds $119 8 available for each night

[Mike Koneski]

2 items to add for now. We are adding another trophy for the Main Event High Lady. It is a beautiful hand crafted curly maple burl bowl that will have the RMSC logo, shoot date and "Main Event High Lady" laser cut on the bottom side. I'd also like to add that the PGCA will have a booth in the vendor area!! Autumn Daze will post more about that in the near future. :D

Mike of the Mountain

[Mike Koneski]

For all those interested, registration is open and we are taking reservations for carts and both hotels are accepting reservations. THX!!

[Dean Romig]

FYI - The Hampton Inn is not a "pet friendly" hotel.

[George M. Purtill]

FYI - The Hampton Inn is not a "pet friendly" hotel.

How about the other one?

[Dean Romig]

Yes, but for $25/night :shock:

The Quality Inn in Vestal, NY's dog policy was $25 for your entire stay.

[Mike Koneski]

Latest award!! Custom hand made curly red oak burl bowl made for us by "Burl Bob" Mowry!! This is going to the "High Lady" of the Main Event!!


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Laser engraving on the bottom of the bowl.

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[Chuck Bishop]

Any award for "Worst Shooter but having a good time":rolleyes:?

[Mike Koneski]

Chuck, knowing who you'll be squadded with, I think you'll do pretty good!!

[Chuck Bishop]

Well, at your place and Hausmann I wooped up on the Polish guy from Ct., but he wooped me 2 years ago. I'm sure he'll be gunning for me. Can you set targets I like? Straight in comers that just hang about 15 yards in front of you about 20 feet high would be fine. Thanks in advance!

[Daryl Corona]

Well, at your place and Hausmann I wooped up on the Polish guy from Ct., but he wooped me 2 years ago. I'm sure he'll be gunning for me. Can you set targets I like? Straight in comers that just hang about 15 yards in front of you about 20 feet high would be fine. Thanks in advance!

Be careful Chuck, those are real easy to shoot over.:)

[Mike Koneski]

Chuck, no problem, I can make them seem like they're hanging right in front of you!! :shock:

[Chuck Bishop]

Mike, I've decided your a nice guy even though you root for the Tide and Yankees:p

[Bill Murphy]

Chuck, there are better choices for squadmates than a "Polish guy from CT".

[Mike Koneski]

Bill, there are also worse choices! :eek:

[Mike Koneski]

Ladies and gents, this shoot is now 1 month away!!! Please remember that all cart rentals must be prepaid when you order them, and preregistration is important for logistics to be able to provide enough range help, trappers, birds, etc. If we have 50 preregister we will have trappers for 50. Therefore, if 150 show up, there just may be delays. We have 13 vendors booked so far. This is shaping up to be a fun event!! See you soon!!

[Mike Koneski]

Lodging update!! Just FYI, if you have a AAA membership and reserve a room/rooms at the Hampton Inn, you can get even more of a discount on lodging. Hope this helps!! See y'all in a month!! :)

[Mike Koneski]

We've added another vendor to the Expo, Steve Wesbrook of "Back in Time, LLC" will be attending.

[Dean Romig]

Mike, will RST have a presence at the event?

[Mike Koneski]

I do not know yet.

[Mike Koneski]

Great news for those who need shells. RST has not yet decided if they will be set up here for the shoot, however, they will take your order for shells and make sure the shells are delivered here to Rock Mountain.

[Mike Koneski]

Another vendor has been added, "Old Dominion Classic Doubles" will be joining in on the fun!!!

[Mike Koneski]

There has been some question regarding using smaller gauge guns in larger gauge events. That is fine, with one exception, ONLY 10 bore guns may be used in the 10 bore events. We also do not allow the use of tube sets or chamber reducers in any gauge. Thanks.

[Jeff Kuss]

I ordered my shells from rst yesterday.
Jeff

[Mike Koneski]

And yet another vendor has signed on with us, BRUSH CREEK ARMORY. We welcome them to our community!!

[Mike Koneski]

This is the updated registration form. Only change was in the Manufacturer's Cup data. THX!


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[Mike Koneski]

There may be a few carts available for rent at $65/day. First come, first serve. Those of you who already reserved carts, you are good to go.

[Gregory Miller]

Will be staying at Hampton. Be up around noon on Friday.

Sent my GH to Oregon 6 months ago. Nice tight figured Damascus pattern. Came back flat brown with no pattern showing. No idea what went wrong, but they have agreed to re-do it. fortunately a few more in safe.:)

[Mills Morrison]

Everyone have fun

[Bill Murphy]

Do any of us have any news to forward?

[John Truitt]

To all of those who made it: best of luck and I hope everyone has a great time.

I wish I could be there. Tear em up everybody.

[Dean Romig]

We miss you Dr. John, Sir.





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[Brian Dudley]

Mike,
I would have liked to attend as a vendor, but due to an important family obligation, I was not able to. Maybe next year.

[Bill Murphy]

I was there Friday. I want to live there.

[Dave Suponski]

Team Parker won the manufactorer cup

[Daryl Corona]

For those of you that missed this event, let me tell you if you are a shooter, this is the best shooting venue I've ever attended. Mike, his wife Susan, and his crew really did it up right. Fantastic targets and three courses. Large bore (10,12), small bore (32,24, 28 and .410) and mid bore (20,16). We had great weather, interesting vendors and a great cocktail/ouerderve event on Sat. thanks to Larry, Deb. Chuck, Dean and Dave. Geo. Purtil, Mike Smith and I shot our butts off (a total of around 26 rounds give or take a few).

I really enjoy the Southern, Ernie's is fun, but this event has the potential to be THE premier SxS event in the northeast. Mike gave out great trophies and could'nt have been a better host. Kudos to you Mike, Susan and crew. Thanks for a great 4 days of shooting and a wonderful food concession. (Those of you who were there will know what I mean.):whistle:

Stoats Rule!:)

[Mike Koneski]

Thanks to all you guys/gals who made this a great weekend for us!! Just FYI, we're already planning the 2016 event and it will most likely be the last weekend of September, the traditional weekend some of us have been accustomed to. ;)

[Dean Romig]

Mike & Susan,

We sincerely hope this was a worthwhile endeavor for you. Judging by your announcement of plans for 2016, I would guess it was somewhat better than "break even" for you.
That's good! You deserve it - you all put your heart and souls (and sweat) into it.





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[Mike Koneski]

Thanks Dean! BTW, we hope you have a few places of honor for your newly acquired "bling". :)

[Dean Romig]

I'll make a special place for them if I can't find space.

Thanks Mike!





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[Dave Suponski]

Ya that's if I ever get it to ya.....😁

[George M. Purtill]

I had a blast. Shot so much my shoulder hurts. The course was as good as I remembered it this spring , shooting on Sunday after Ernie's. The trappers were the most polite and courteous I have ever encountered, the machines worked well, there was only one goddamn rabbit station(!!!!!), the food was excellent, the serving staff was an eyeful, and the physical plant is top notch.
The PGCA was well represented. Dave did his usual great job with our tables. I got to see and fondle some of the PGCA archives- wow- John Browning's AH Parker. Breathtaking.
And it was great to see old friends, even our cross dressing Fox opponents.
As soon as you give us the date Mike, its going in my calendar. Hurry up.

[Larry Frey]

Thank you Mike and Susan for putting on such a great event. It takes a tremendous amount of work and you and your staff did a great job. Deb and I look forward to shooting this event next year.

At our Saturday evening social the winning ticket for the 2015 Raffle Gun was drawn and PGCA member George Bagley from Georgia was the lucky winner. I would like to thank Jeff Kuss for donating the beautiful GH Damascus gun and also Ed Morgan for doing such a great job once again running this successful fundraiser.

[Dave Suponski]

Mike you and Susan should be commended on putting on a fabulous event. For a first year event I thought it was wonderful. All the courses were very well laid out and the targets were perfect for us SxS shooters. Your facility is one of the best I have shot here in the Northeast. The food and scenery was wonderful....:rolleyes: Ah hell....I can't say enough good things about this shoot except that we will be back next year! Can't wait.....

[John Truitt]

I know it is very early after the shoot but would someone please post some additional pictures when they get a chance. Much appreciated.


Sounds like a great time was had by all. I truly hope to make it to the 2016 event.

Congratulations team Parker.

Congratulations to Mike and Susan!!!

[Frank Srebro]

Congrats Susan and Mike on an excellent event and a big step forward to your next Northern. Evil Doctor Mike did his usual great job on the targets ..... everything was in range, no eye tests, just simple presentations that he coordinates with the terrain to have you go away shaking your head "how could I have missed so many"? Scorers were cordial and well trained, food vendor excellent in many ways, traps were up to par with only 2 broken birds off the traps over the 300 rounds I fired in 5 events. Congrats again!

[Frank Cronin]

[QUOTE=John Truitt;176529]I know it is very early after the shoot but would someone please post some additional pictures when they get a chance. Much appreciated.QUOTE]

I could have sworn there were pictures on this thread yesterday. Now they are gone.

Sounds like a great time. Hope to make it next year.

We need pictures!

Will there be results posted?

Thanks,

Frank

[Robert Rambler]

5-stand
Fred Verry
Kevin McCormack

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[Robert Rambler]

them is guns
more guns
simo in the air

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[Robert Rambler]

Trophies
Foxers Craig Larter , Steve Cambria
Setter photo bomb:rotf: along with,

Fred Verry , J.D.Shank , Larry Frey ,Dean Romig, Jeff Kuss

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[Robert Rambler]

shot in the air
shot in the air
the hard truth:rotf:

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[Mike Koneski]

I had a blast. Shot so much my shoulder hurts. The course was as good as I remembered it this spring , shooting on Sunday after Ernie's. The trappers were the most polite and courteous I have ever encountered, the machines worked well, there was only one goddamn rabbit station(!!!!!), the food was excellent, the serving staff was an eyeful, and the physical plant is top notch.
The PGCA was well represented. Dave did his usual great job with our tables. I got to see and fondle some of the PGCA archives- wow- John Browning's AH Parker. Breathtaking.
And it was great to see old friends, even our cross dressing Fox opponents.
As soon as you give us the date Mike, its going in my calendar. Hurry up.

Many have asked about next year's dates. Tentatively we will say September 22,23,24 & 25. :)

[Bill Murphy]

Mike, you are the man. Thank you so much for running this wonderful shoot. I'm so sorry I could only stay one day. I'm sure I missed a bunch of fun.

[Frank Srebro]

Some additional pics. Cell phone, not as good as those by Robert:

One corner of the pavilion
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Another random pic
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Three named Foxes on the hunt: Frank's 12g CE "Matilda", Smitty's 12g A/C/DE "PB", Daryl's cool 20g/30-inch Sterly "Fentress"
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[Daryl Corona]

Various pics. Sorry I don't know how to add captions.

1. Smitty with his winning 10 bore.
2. George and Mike
3. The gang!
4. George smashing a high incomer
5. Another 6 for 6 for Georgie
6. George, Sara, Mike and Frank at the "Hell Hole"
7. George, Mike and our favorite trap chic, Lisa.

[George M. Purtill]

Various pics. Sorry I don't know how to add captions.


5. Another 6 for 6 for Georgie

That was actually me announcing a 6 for 6 for Smitty on his way to winning the 10 bore. I was his official scorekeeper. We only had 15 minutes to shoot his round.

[Daryl Corona]

That was actually me announcing a 6 for 6 for Smitty on his way to winning the 10 bore. I was his official scorekeeper. We only had 15 minutes to shoot his round.

My bad. Guess that makes me his official driver/wheel man.

[Gregory Miller]

Anyone seen my bottle of bourbon? Sure I had it on Friday . :rotf: What a fabulous weekend. I do greatly enjoy shooting my Parkers, but it is all of you who make it wonderful. And for all who inquired where My wife was, she just called to say that Anja earned her field championship this weekend in upstate NY.

[Daryl Corona]

The results for the Northern SxS challenge this past weekend are posted on their website.
http://www.rockmountainclays.com/id18.html

[Dave Suponski]

Here's a few.....PGCA Display

[Dave Suponski]

couple more.....PGCA Display and one of the lovely ladies drawing this years raffle gun ticket.

[Dave Suponski]

Some vendors.....Mr. Jerry Smith and Steve Cobbs display

[Mike Koneski]

The "Hell Hole" station is my favorite out of all we have!! I love driven pah-tridge!! Don't forget that WNEP 16 was here and filmed a show on Friday for their PA Outdoor Life which airs at 6:30 PM on Sundays. It's been on the air for 33 years. This episode will most likely air the first Sunday of October and will be available on their website at 7:00 PM. You will be able to post the show on this site. BTW, a Fox BOD steered them to the Parker booth and the artifacts on display, especially John Browning's A Grade!! Looking forward to viewing it. :)

[Gregory Miller]

They certainly had it all. They should have called this the Northern 3D Shoot. There were targets on every axis. Directly overhead through a break in the trees incoming and outgoing. From the edge of a ravine deep into the canyon tracking birds along the bottom of the gully. I have heard of high birds in Scotland, but this course had birds that were way out of range at their peak , but if you were patient they would come within range and could be broke at conventional distances. On the 5 stand I never did see the 6 bird on the simo pair. It was in plain sight had I been looking in the right place a bit faster... Master Frey,however, dusted it in the course of turning in a winning score of 24/25. All I can say is:bowdown: Well done Team Parker.

[Frank Srebro]

And the "Hell Hole" station is my least favorite, and Doctor Mike the target setter knows it. I dropped 4 of the 6 birds on that station. Driven birds? Yeah right. That first one was high and smokin. :banghead:

Reminds me of when I shot the NSCA PA State Championship at Rock Mtn a few years ago and was in a three way tie for first place in the SxS event. So the good Doctor (who wasn't into classic doubles then) decided to have a shoot out on the Make a Break field but without using the #1 birds and with simos on the others. And I'm shooting a double trigger Fox and the two other gents had modern single trigger/high rib competition doubles. :banghead: Yeah Mike, I'm not gonna forget that one either. :whistle: :)

[Daryl Corona]

Frank;
The "Hell Hole" did'nt bother me as much as the last station did with those lazy in-your-face targets. You shot lights out throughout the course and the "Hole" was your only bad station. Not bad my friend.

[Dean Romig]

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[Dean Romig]

Back in June I broke either 5 for 6 or 6 for 6 at the "Hell Hole". Mike may remember... he shot with me.

(this time I missed them all :crying:)





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[Dave Suponski]

Okay guy's....so I'm a little slow on the uptake. What station are we calling the "hell hole"?

[Daryl Corona]

It's the station after you leave the high incomers and enter the woods to shoot the same targets through an opening, hence the term "Hell Hole". My term, not Mikes.

[Dave Suponski]

Okay got it. We shot that when we were there in June. I love that station!

[Mike Koneski]

And the "Hell Hole" station is my least favorite, and Doctor Mike the target setter knows it. I dropped 4 of the 6 birds on that station. Driven birds? Yeah right. That first one was high and smokin. :banghead:

Reminds me of when I shot the NSCA PA State Championship at Rock Mtn a few years ago and was in a three way tie for first place in the SxS event. So the good Doctor (who wasn't into classic doubles then) decided to have a shoot out on the Make a Break field but without using the #1 birds and with simos on the others. And I'm shooting a double trigger Fox and the two other gents had modern single trigger/high rib competition doubles. :banghead: Yeah Mike, I'm not gonna forget that one either. :whistle: :)


Hey, I was merely allowing your full/full choked Fox reach out and touch them. Besides, a double trigger is every bit as fast as a single flinch-o-matic trigger!! :rotf:

[Daryl Corona]

Yeah, I really like that station too Dave. Mike, you are the master target setter.:bowdown:

[Steve Cambria]

Various pics. Sorry I don't know how to add captions.

1. Smitty with his winning 10 bore.
2. George and Mike
3. The gang!
4. George smashing a high incomer
5. Another 6 for 6 for Georgie
6. George, Sara, Mike and Frank at the "Hell Hole"
7. George, Mike and our favorite trap chic, Lisa.


Hey '"Smitty," I'm no shooting coach but you sure look like you're "peeking' to me. What was your focus point? The barbecue concession by any chance??? rotf::rotf::rotf:

And as for you Charlie Purple, that must mean six years in the big house for that "X-dresser" remark. You really don't want to poke Roll's bee-hive this early in the game, do yuh???? :nono::nono::nono:

[David Dwyer]

This sure sounds like a shooters paradise !


I am playing with the idea of a group of us "southern boys" chartering a small bus and run it up from SC, through NC, Va to the shoot. That would make a 10 hour run enjoyable and arrive rested and ready to shoot. Anyone interested?
David

[George M. Purtill]

This sure sounds like a shooters paradise !


I am playing with the idea of a group of us "southern boys" chartering a small bus and run it up from SC, through NC, Va to the shoot. That would make a 10 hour run enjoyable and arrive rested and ready to shoot. Anyone interested?
David

Great idea David
and the Maine/New Hampshire boys should do the same.

[Mills Morrison]

This sure sounds like a shooters paradise !


I am playing with the idea of a group of us "southern boys" chartering a small bus and run it up from SC, through NC, Va to the shoot. That would make a 10 hour run enjoyable and arrive rested and ready to shoot. Anyone interested?
David

That is a good idea. Might be good for Hausman's too

[Dean Romig]

Here are a few pictures I took before the battery in my camera went dead.


1. Rock Mountain SC as seen from the road down into the place.

2. The new pavilion where the vendors set up their displays and tables and with ample parking (this year ;)).

3. The equipment barn and at the far end of it is the luxurious clubhouse of some 40' X 40' or so.

4. Station 6 puts you on a cantilevered platform out over the canyon ('I think I'm gonna be sick' kind of feeling up there). Target 1 is a pop-up at about 40 yards at the closest and target 2 is a right-to-left screamin' crosser at the bottom of the canyon.

5. Station 6 again.

6. Station 6 looking down to the path of the crosser (urp...)

7. Station 8 had a blooper that slowly went up 15 feet and dropped 10 yards in front of you.... and a fast, low right to left crosser that you had to be pretty quick to break.

8. Station 11 was a pair of rabbits..... I've never seen bunnies hop so high... the one in the picture is on it's way down... :shock:





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[John Truitt]

Book it!!!!!

[Mike Koneski]

Vegas has early odds on John to win the "Iron Man".

[Mike Koneski]

BTW, Dean, "Screaming Crosser" on #6?? It just seemed fast due to your fear of heights!!! BWAHAHAHHAHAHAHA!!

[Dean Romig]

I just closed my eyes and shot....

Fear is a great motivator - I broke that bird every time!

Prolly just luck.





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[Steve Cambria]

This sure sounds like a shooters paradise !


I am playing with the idea of a group of us "southern boys" chartering a small bus and run it up from SC, through NC, Va to the shoot. That would make a 10 hour run enjoyable and arrive rested and ready to shoot. Anyone interested?
David

What do you think David? Looks like "Mills" has already loaded the coolers full of 'Sweet-Tay!!" :rotf:

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[Mills Morrison]

You couldn't pay me a million dollars to ride through the Deep South in that thing:rotf:

[Dean Romig]

That sure looks like the "Southern Deep Fried Magic Bus" to me....:whistle::D

It lends a whole new meaning to "shot-gunning" :shock:





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[David Dwyer]

Yes, like southern Mexico!

[Mills Morrison]

Be a good way to sneak through San Francisco to hunt San Francisco Bay

[Mike Koneski]

A throw back to Ken Keysey and His Merry Pranksters!! "There's no bozos on this bus!!"

Maybe instead of the "Partridge Family" it'll be the "Cartridge Family"??

[Mike Koneski]

Here he is, Dave DeFernelmont, with his Northern SxS Challenge "Trifecta". HOA Main Event Hammer Gun, HOA Main Event Hammerless AND the Ironman Award (highest combined score of a 100 bird Main Event and 6 @ 50 bird events). Well done Dave, you are a great ambassador for our sport!!


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[Dean Romig]

Congratulations Dave! You are one awesome shooter!





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[Dean Romig]

I see the "High Lady" wooden tray in the lower right of the picture.... who won that trophy?





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[Mike Koneski]

Dean, no women shot in the Main Event. Since the bowl has been engraved and dated it's no good to use next year. We tried to talk Deb into shooting the Main. :crying:

[Steve Cambria]

So that explains it!! I was wondering why the hell Suponski shot the main event wearing a maxi dress!!! :whistle::whistle::bigbye:

[Dean Romig]

:coffee:....... :shock:





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[Mike Koneski]

Yeah, how about those gams??:whistle:

[Dave Suponski]

You can all go straight to hell.....:rotf:

[Daryl Corona]

Hell... if I would have known Dave was going to wear his maxi dress I would have worn my prom dress from 1968. I can still fit into it by the way.:shock:

[Mike Koneski]

Geez Daryl, I was 6!!

[Daryl Corona]

Wow Mike, you're making me feel OLD.

[Rich Anderson]

Daryl AKA Darlene
Dave AKA Diane

There you go, a couple of cross dressers and you have the ladies team for next year.

[Mike Koneski]

Guys and Gals, we did set the dates for 2016 and they will be September 22,23,24 and 25, Thursday through Sunday. Making some changes regarding adding events, more vendors and moving away from a Holiday and to cooler temps!! Book It!!

[Steve Cambria]

43668


The Rock will ROCK next September!!

This will be BIG!!!!

:corn::corn::corn:

[George M. Purtill]

Tool Man - that is so cool. Suponski said you had taken up training raccoons but I didn't believe him.
Can raccoons shoot Foxes? :rotf:

[Mike Koneski]

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[Dean Romig]

Tool Man - that is so cool. Suponski said you had taken up training raccoons but I didn't believe him.
Can raccoons shoot Foxes? :rotf:


I think you need to re-read "The Little Gun" at the beginning of Foster's "New England Grouse Shooting" to be reminded what shoots a fox best... ;-)





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[Steve Cambria]

Can raccoons shoot Foxes? :rotf:

As a matter of fact, I recall seeing several ,"trying" to shoot a highly touted, 32" CE pigeon gun up at Hausmann's. Divine comedy or Greek tragedy? Fox jury still deliberating that verdict! :whistle::whistle::bigbye:

[George M. Purtill]

As a matter of fact, I recall seeing several ,"trying" to shoot a highly touted, 32" CE pigeon gun up at Hausmann's. Divine comedy or Greek tragedy? Fox jury still deliberating that verdict! :whistle::whistle::bigbye:

I should have stolen that gun when I had my hands on it.
We missed shooting with you at the Rock.
Lets shoot trap at my club. Maybe I can get some other CT boys there.

[Steve Cambria]

Let's wait for 5-Stand. Hunting Stripers and Alby's this weekend. Still way too hot for Roll!! :crying::crying:

[Dave Suponski]

Sissy.

[Mike Koneski]

Sissy.


Dave, that goes hand in hand with FITASC!!! :rotf::bigbye::whistle:

[Mike Koneski]

Is this what was referred to as a cross dressing FITASC category?

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[Daryl Corona]

Best post of the week!:rotf::rotf::rotf:

[Chuck Bishop]

I think that's the way they dress in Philadelphia. Pink matches his shoes:p

[Robert Rambler]

Speaking of "Hand in Hand" where is Dave's Left hand? :rotf::rotf:

[Daryl Corona]

Just look at Steve's face and that should answer your question.:shock:

[Dave Suponski]

Geez....And Steve told me he always looked better in the blue sequined gown.....:rotf: Isn' that the head stoats favorite color........

[Eric Estes]

Geeze, you guys have entirely too much free time on your hands.... lol

[Dave Suponski]

Yup...Right after 55+ hours a week I have all the free time I can stand.....:rotf:

[Steve Cambria]

WHAT'S THIS? A dastardly, assault on my character?

Count your blessings that my focus today is seaward!! Be forewarned......


"I fear all we have done is to awaken a sleeping Fox BOD and fill him with a terrible resolve...." :nono::nono::nono:

[George M. Purtill]

Tool man--- bring me a piece of striper and I will never speak ill of you.

[Chuck Bishop]

George, shouldn't that sentence read "Tool man---bring me a stripper and I will never speak ill of you." If that's the case, Tool man, bring me one too. Just call me to make sure the wife isn't home when you and her arrive.

[Daryl Corona]

CHUCK:shock::nono:. I bet you are still having night sweats over the lunch counter girls at the Rock.:)

[Dave Suponski]

I know I am........:rotf:

[Frank Srebro]

What a difference two weeks makes. Today was the annual member championship/picnic at the Rock. Food was done by the same BBQ place as for the Northern but the "lunch counter help" sure looked different despite showing some leg. :eek:

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[Chuck Bishop]

I just tossed my cookies! I'II have nightmares for weeks.

[Daryl Corona]

I'm going to have a tough time getting that image out of my mind.:shock:

[Robin Lewis]

Will this be in the Parker Pages article on the shoot? I suggest it be in the center of Parker Pages as a fold out.:shock:

[Dave Suponski]

Now that's scary.....:eek:

[Mike Koneski]

Those are the sexy legs of a thoroughbred!!!!! :cool:

[Chuck Bishop]

Another name for a thoroughbred is a NAG.:p

[Rich Anderson]

Even OLD thoroughbreds get put out to pasture....or McDonald's:rotf: Maybe they morph into LC Smith shooters:rotf::rotf: