2016 Northern SxS Challenge and Expo at RMSC

[Autumn Daze]

Toolman and I have always called this event the the Fox/Parker Challenge since we started this several years ago. Maybe we should be a bit more concerned with shooting better and not so concerned with who's name comes first on the damn hats. ......

[Dean Romig]

Can't help ya there Dave.....

But there are others who can. We just need them to show up in good form and high spirit! And with plenty of ammo... and lots of practice under their belts.
Winning doesn't just happen - it takes determination and LOTS of experience at the practice field. There's no way we can beat those Foxy Ladies without practice, practice, practice.
Only then can the Masculine Men of Meriden prevail over the Foxy Fillies of Philly.

....ya, I just made that up but it sure fits, doesn't it.

Bring it on Tool Man...






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[Mike of the Mountain]

It should. That sounds like a great idea!! Adds to the bragging rights.

[Mike of the Mountain]

Originally Posted by Dean Romig

See?. ...Therein lies the rub. Is that PA law or Fed?





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YES.

[Mike of the Mountain]

Originally Posted by Dave Suponski

This great event will feature a Collectors Group Reception that will take place immediatly after the Fox/Parker Challenge and the Manufacturer Cup Shootoff. Time will be 5:00/5:30 on Saturday. The event will be catered by the wonderful Bar-B-Q outfit that will be serving us all weekend! Last years food was fabulous and the scenery wasn't bad either.....

Please make note that those PGCA members that wish to attend must let Mike know of your intentions by Weds. Sept 21 2016. The cost for PGCA members will be $15 a head. You may pay for this at the same time you pay for the events you are shooting.

Don't miss this fun get together.......

We (Rock Mountain) ask that if you plan on attending that you please call us at the lodge and reserve your spot. We need to have an accurate head count for the caterer by September 21. So, please call us at 570-965-7625 to RSVP. This will be another fun evening with fellow SxS afficianados!! Do you guys and gals really want to hear Team Fox talk smack with a pair of wins in the FPC & Manufacturer's Cup?? We shall see. Time to step it up gents!!

[Dean Romig]

Team Parker took the Team Trophies last year.






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[Mike of the Mountain]

Yes they did! I believe Team Parker beat Team LC Smith.

"Congrats to Team Parker for winning the Manufacturer Cup Challenge at the Northern SxS Challenge @ Rock Mountain!! Fred Verry, JD Shank, Larry Frey, Dean Romig and Jeff Kuss combined to win the beautiful Cup trophies. Well shot gents!!!"

[Mike of the Mountain]

I wanted to clarify 1 item. The Manufacturer's Cup Challenge entry. You must declare what manufacturer you are competing for. We need to know at the registration desk to enter you into the scoring syatem. There is no extra charge to qualify for the 5 man teams. If you are one of the top 5 shooters for a manufacturer, you will be in the shoot-off finals and the charge for that will be $25. Thank You.

[Mike of the Mountain]

Here's an updated list of vendors who will be at the "Northern SxS Challenge and Expo" to satisfy your retail therapy!!


EXHIBITORS

ALLGOOD ASSOCIATED SPORTS, John Allgood

BACK IN TIME, Steve Wesbrook

BMD GUNSTOCKS, Brian M. Dudley

BRAEVAL SPORTING APPAREL, Chris Johnston

BRUSH CREEK ARMORY, Tom Hunger

CUSTOM STOCKS AND STEEL, Dan Rossiter

DELTA WATERFOWL NORTH BRANCH SUSQUEHANNA CHAPTER, Lou West

FIRETOWER DOUBLES, Brian Hunt

A. H. FOX COLLECTORS ASSOCAITION

TOM GARVER GUNS, Tom Garver (Parker,LC Smith and Remington guns)

IRONMAN ANTIQUES, J. D. Shank

LEFEVER ARMS COLLECTORS ASSOCIATION

NICKERSON SPORTING COLLECTIBLES, Don Nickerson

PARKER GUN COLLECTORS ASSOCIATION

QUALITY CASE REPAIR, Kevin McCormack

RUFFED GROUSE SOCIETY, NEPA Chapter

JERRY SMITH VINTAGE GUNS, Jerry Smith

L. C. SMITH COLLECTORS ASSOCIATION

[Cold Spring]

So my shooting gang did the main course at Rock Mtn this morning. There were nine of us and we broke into squads of 4 and 5. It was fun and casual shooting for eight of my friends but I had my CE Fox “Matilda” out for the first time since Hausmann’s in June and was doing a warm-up for the Northern S x S and the Fox-Parker Challenge. She’s an Ansley era gun shipped in 1909, and her #2 set of barrels are 30-inchers with both choked “Full” at 36 points each. Long ago she'd been in the hands of a distinguished Fox shooter and nowadays there seems to be some magic in this gun.

Just to show what can be done when shooting against modern/trendy competition sporting clays guns. Here’s our scorecard with the old Fox Matilda at 88/100 and a tricked-out Benelli and Beretta, and a Perazzi at: 75, 84 and 80 respectively. FOX RULES!

I sure hope other guys and gals are out doing some practice. Only 4 weeks to the Northern S x S.