New Years Day Shoot - Major Waldron's

[Pete Lester]

Merry Christmas. It's one week to go from today and I thought I would put out a reminder and an invite to the shoot. It's quite informal, we will have at least one trap and one skeet field open at the same time. Non member rounds are $5. There will be coffee and steamed hot dogs in the shotgun shack and we usually enjoy several dishes of different food people bring. Bill Janelle bagged a deer again this year and he said he will be bringing venison chili. Bob Weeman are you coming this year with your lasagna? Dean Romig usually brings some of his wife's famous cookies.

Shooting will start at 9AM and the facilities will be open by 8AM.

Long range weather forecast says we can expect a mix of sun and clouds, light winds and a high of 39. All subject to change of course.

Directions to the club are here: http://majorwaldron.com/directions/

Sound off if you are coming so we can get a headcount.

[Mark Callanan]

Peter

I will be there
And Glenn Watts will be there as long as he isn't to hung over LOL
Its always a great time
And a great chance to see many great Parkers.....

[Dean Romig]

I'll be there but without Kathy's homemade cookies this time... sorry guys. :)






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[WilliamJanelle]

I'm in, and I'll bring a big pot venison of chili.

[bob weeman]

Iwill be there and bringing a either lasagna or another dish I think you folks may like better. See you all this Friday!

[allan.mclane]

I'm 50/50 ... It depends on how late I'm out the night before :whistle:

[scott kittredge]

I'm 50/50 ... It depends on how late I'm out the night before :whistle:

your getting to old to be out late, just plan on shooting.:)

[edgarspencer]

your getting to old to be out late, just plan on shooting.:)

In Marlboro VT, 8 is late.

[Dave Suponski]

Maybe he,s too old to shoot

[allan.mclane]

Maybe he,s too old to shoot

Nah, but she's prettier than you guys :bigbye:

[edgarspencer]

Nah, but she's prettier than you guys :bigbye:

who isn't?

[Larry Frey]

Pete,
The stars have aligned this year and it looks like I will finally be able to get up to the New Year’s Day shoot. Deb can't make it but promised to cook up a large venison stew for lunch. I may bring along a "ringer" from the southern part of the state to help the rest of us "Flat Landers" hold our own against you "Live Free or Die Boys." See you guys on Friday and I hope you all have a great New Years. Larry

[Dean Romig]

You guys are going to love Deb's cooking!!

So who's the 'ringer'?






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[Robin Lewis]

Damn, this is one year I can't make it and it is looking like it will be a great day. Good food, new guys & guns and lots of BS I'm sure. I wish I could make it:crying:, it has always been a fun day!

Have a great day and as always, be safe. I hope someone will take lots of pictures and share with the rest of us.

[allan.mclane]

Pete,
The stars have aligned this year and it looks like I will finally be able to get up to the New Year’s Day shoot.

Terry, there's your ride!

[Larry Frey]

Terry, there's your ride!

Allan,
Edger will always be welcome to ride with me. If he wants to go I will be in his driveway at 6:00am.

[George M. Purtill]

It is 3 hours and 14 minutes from Stowe VT but it looks like its all downhill.
I will leave at 545am.
I am bringing my new favorite waterfowler- my SSS.
Save some birds for me.

[Dean Romig]

Well George - After spending a couple of days with the Trap Family, you should be an ace at the traps on New Year's Day. :corn:





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[John Dunkle]

Hmmm... I had a customer, friend and fellow PGCA Member show up at KTP today who begged me to attend (well, not really begged - rather, asked me if I was going..? ;) ). I told him I wasn't sure if I could make it...

His reply was that if I didn't attend - they would say nasty things about me.....

I replied - "What's the difference then, if I attend or not?"

;)

Hope to be there and catch up with you folks...

John D.

[Dean Romig]

John, it would be great to visit with you at Major Waldron's on Friday. I don't get away on Saturday mornings much anymore and miss visiting with you occasionally at KTP.





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[Pete Lester]

It looks to be shaping up to be a nice day Friday both in attendance and weather. Right now the forecast calls for sunny and high of 40, winds 10 to 15. It will be good to see everyone and all the old guns, looking forward.

Don't forget to bring your 10's, we may shoot an Annie Oakley or a Protection with teams having a 10 backing up a 12ga.

[George M. Purtill]

Don't forget to bring your 10's, we may shoot an Annie Oakley or a Protection with teams having a 10 backing up a 12ga.
Now you tell me as I am in VT!! Frank aka Stub Twist will have to loan me a shooter.

[Dean Romig]

George, I'll bring mine for you to shoot.... problem is - I have no ammo for it.






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[George M. Purtill]

I'll have no ammo either. No sweat.

[allan.mclane]

We just need Frank to bring along some of his awesome 10ga BP boomer loads!

[Pete Lester]

George, I'll bring mine for you to shoot.... problem is - I have no ammo for it.

Wow no ammo........Nice dust collector...........Are you trying to set the record of how long after buying a short ten that one starts to reload? :)

PS. You know we are merciless crowd........I have this picture of you at the first shoot on this computer somewhere :rotf:

[Dean Romig]

You mean this one...where I'm stealing Dunkle's forend from his DH Damascus twenty-gauge?




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[Dean Romig]

Or this one.... the gun he gave me in trade for his forend?


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[Pete Lester]

Ya, but apparently it was a special moment, we have multiple angles. :rotf:

[Dean Romig]

Apparently there were several witnesses :shock:





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[bob weeman]

I finally own a 10 gauge and will be looking forward to the protection shoot and looking for re-loading tips....I found lots of info here from you Pete that is very useful...thanks for putting it all down...I watched the you tube video too....would like to learn the favorites of all that shoot the short ten though! The short ten is quickly becoming my favorite!

[George M. Purtill]

Bob- Its time to join the PGCA!!

[allan.mclane]

For the Annie Oakley protection shoot Mike Kobos, impartial BOD member, drew the team names out of Pete's hat.

First up, the early odds-on favorites. Scott only had 5 shells so Larry had better do the work...

45749

Rich and Pete, a confident duo

45737

Station three, Bill and Dean

45738

Frank and George, serious business

45739

Finally, the Bobs, who combined for the win with 18.

45740.

Teamwork!

45752

[Pete Lester]

Well the 2016 New Years Day shoot at Major Waldrons Sportsman's Association in Barrington NH is in the history books. We had good weather and good turnout of PGCA members in this part of the country. I was pleased to find in attendance today three members of the PGCA board and our webmaster. We were treated to a lot of nice guns, some seen before and some first time appearances. My vote for Best of Show goes to Bob Weeman he snagged a really nice Remington 1894 CE 10ga. However some folks may have voted for Dean's 28ga or perhaps John D's 410 or maybe his grand dads AAHE trap.

In between shooting rounds of trap and skeet we played a couple of long range trap shooting games. An Annie Oakley with two man teams at each station. A 12ga taking the first shot and a 10ga backing them up if they missed. Of course if the 10ga shooter fires at a broke target the team is scored a loss, oh ya it happened a few times. The winners were Bob Fabian, DHE trap and Bob Weeman, Remington 1894 CE 10ga.

Next up we lined up everyone at the 27 yard line and had 3 shooters poised to shoot at a target. If the first man hit, he is safe. Then the next 3 shooters who have not shot put their guns up. If the first man missed and the second man hit the first man is out, same for 1st and 2nd miss and 3rd shooter hits, 1 and 2 are out. Another scenario, first man misses, second man hits and third man shoots, in that case 1 and 3 are eliminated. First to fall was Dean Romig, last to fall was Bob Weeman and John Dunkle won shooting his heirloom AAHE trap, congrats John.


First up is John Dunkle shooting his heirloom AAHE trap on the skeet field, he really did well with it considering the chokes and he was much improved when I told him to try it shooting with his head on the stock.

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PGCA Board member and first time attendee, Mike Kobos.

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Misc, doublegun porn.

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Dean Romig's 28ga or wait is it John D's 410????? Ya know all those small bores look the same hahaha

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L -R Dean Romig, John Dunkle, George Purtill, Mike Kobos. I think George was telling them about the only bird he missed today.

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What is not to like about a one of a kind AAHE Trap.

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More gun porn.

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George Purtill, now you see him.....

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Now you don't.

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I could have used a wide angle for this beast, Frank Cronin's 5 frame 10ga hammer gun.

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A couple of nice doubles, Bob Weeman's Remmy '94 CE 10ga and an Ithaca Trap gun

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The Rem '94 CE Ten

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Yup more gun porn.

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Can you pick out the 5 frame?

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This kind of looks like Frank Cronin but can't be him as this guy is shooting some single barrel gun with a horribly loose forend.

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Bob Weeman and Rick Weik.

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Bill Janelle, Scott Kittredge, Bob Fabian

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Larry Frey, shooting Skeet for close to the first time and spanking everyone on the squad.

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"Hatless" George Purtill.

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Bob Fabian, that gun looks kind a big and does that have external hammers?

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....and my last pic of the day, Bill Janelle (He is a much better cook than marksman)....seriously he brought us a wonderful Venison Chili.

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[Frank Cronin]

Great write up Pete!

I want to give a shout-out to the folks of Major Waldron's and to Pete Lester organizing this event for a really good time today.

Nice to see some familiar faces and some new ones.

New face was Derek who bought his first Parker and posted in the New Member forums asking questions came up to the shoot. He brought his newly acquired Damascus barreled GH to have us all take a look to inspect the condition to shoot safely. With the "go ahead" who looked at it and confident this Parker is safe to shoot, Derek shot his Parker for the very first time today and shot trap, skeet, and Elimination. He did very well shooting a double gun for the first time. What a great way to start off the year in 2016. Hopefully we'll see you again.

[Frank Cronin]

Not pictured in Pete's post is Herb who came down from Maine to join us sharing a good laugh with Billy Janelle.

As the day winded down, "The New Hampshire Boy's" Bob Fabian, Billy Janelle, Bob Weeman, Scott Kittredge, and myself shot a round of skeet to end the day.

Happy New Year everyone!

[Frank Cronin]

I finally own a 10 gauge and will be looking forward to the protection shoot and looking for re-loading tips....I found lots of info here from you Pete that is very useful...thanks for putting it all down...I watched the you tube video too....would like to learn the favorites of all that shoot the short ten though! The short ten is quickly becoming my favorite!

What an amazing find and what a gun!

Definitely what Pete said, this was the gun of the day. Thanks for letting me touch off a few shells on the trap range today. We'll see you again at Scarborough in 2016 to shoot some sporting clays.

[Larry Frey]

A big thank you to Scott and Pete for organizing this event. I am really glad I was able to finally get up there and partake in the fun and comradery. You couldn't ask for a better day or better company. I look forward to doing this again in the future.

[Dave Suponski]

Guy,s looks like a great time as usual. Sorry I couldn't make it this year. I thought it best not to infect everyone with this damn cold I seem to be coming down with. I really missed seeing most of you but next year the first is on a Saturday I think.

[George M. Purtill]

I echo Larry's Thanks.
I had a blast and that Protection Game was the most fun of all, except for being able to pick on our Webmaster- JD. Thanks to Stub Twist for backing me up in Protection- sorry I left you in a bad position on second shot too many times. Oh well, next year we will win. I felt like Captain du Bray, shooting from the 28 yard line, surrounded by Parkers. What a fun game.
Waldron's is a great small club, the house was warm and the food excellent.
It was great to see new faces and of course old friends.
We got to handle some special guns and I thank JD for the honor of shooting that AAHE. Wowwwww.
It is a hike for us Southern New Englanders but well worth it. What a way to ring in the New Year.
Thanks again to the "Live Free or Die Trying" boys.

[John Dunkle]

Just back and doing a few things - BUT....

This was the highlight of my shooting year - to be able to get together with some old fiends - and some new friends alike. For that? Thank you Pete, Scott, Bob - and all the rest for making this happen each and every year... It is an amazing event.

The food was awesome - the shooting was great - and the Parker's "on site" would have left you "breathless"... In fact - today - I shot my first ever "shot" from a Parker 10 GA. My thanks Frank, for that...

Today was - and is - special... Thanks to each and all - and I promise to post pics in a bit, when I get caught up. I'm still cleaning my great-grand-fathers AAHE, which George shot simply wonderfully.

A Happy 2016 to each and all - and a special Thank You to all that arrived today to just shoot, trade stories, and share. It's what the PGCA is all about - or so I believe....

Carry on..

John

[allan.mclane]

.... This was the highlight of my shooting year - John

Yes, but it's early yet! :rotf:

[bob weeman]

What an awesome day! So great to see everyone which I do not get to do often enough. I have learned so much on shooting, guns and good times from all who have attended over the years. I enjoy the shooting and the food but the conversations are definitely the highlight! Getting to shoot some other guns is also a definite highlight.Thanks to all that let me take a few shots. If you have thought about coming in the past but have not had a chance to make it I highly recommend coming next year. It is the highlight of my shooting year. Side note...someone left a few dollars in one of my empty shell boxes...I will be holding it for you whoever you are! A big thanks to all those who organize this.....a job very well done!

[George M. Purtill]

And you will note that Bob Weeman is now(or has returned to be) a PGCA member!!

[Pete Lester]

And you will note that Bob Weeman is now(or has returned to be) a PGCA member!!

Maybe that is why somebody put the money in his shell box :rotf:

[John Dunkle]

LOL!!!! ;)

That was from me to Frank Cronin for giving me a box of 12s so I could shoot the trap gun in a round of skeet... Pete told me it was Frank's shooting bag - however, I'm surprised Pete didn't tell me his bag was Frank's bag when there is $$$ involved..??

;)

John D.

[Steve Cambria]

[QUOTE=bob weeman;184738]
Side note...someone left a few dollars in one of my empty shell boxes...I will be holding it for you whoever you are!

Bob: Just checking. Was there a note affixed to the cash that read:

A.H.F.C.A.
PO Box 652
Fairport, NY 14450

Darn holidays wreak havoc with our recruiting efforts!!

:bigbye:::whistle::bigbye:

[Dean Romig]

And Tool, where the heck were you? A number of guys came from farther away than you are... maybe next year??





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[John Dunkle]

Here are a few from yesterday... I was going to add captions - but - what's left to say? A great day was had by all....

;)

[Pete Lester]

LOL!!!! ;)

That was from me to Frank Cronin for giving me a box of 12s so I could shoot the trap gun in a round of skeet... Pete told me it was Frank's shooting bag - however, I'm surprised Pete didn't tell me his bag was Frank's bag when there is $$$ involved..??

;)

John D.

Huh, I didn't realize that Bob had the same style and color shooting bag that I have. Well maybe next time :rotf:

[bob weeman]

I will invest Franks money wisely John and see if I can double it by the time we shoot again....hopefully sometime soon! Awesome day yesterday!

[John Dunkle]

My thanks Bob!!! As well - the paper Fed hulls are Frank's as well - so, let's see if those multiply?? AND - if they do? Can you tell us how you did that??!!!

;)

Seriously - I had a blast yesterday as well... We sure had everyone going on the elimination round shoot-off... Thankfully - both of us sandbagged a bit so we could shoot longer... ;)

John

[bob weeman]

I will make sure he gets his money and empties John...Greatly enjoyed shooting along side you and that one of a kind Parker!

[Dean Romig]

A couple of late entries of Pete shooting what looks to be a 10 ga. at the bitter end of the elimination shoot, John D. shooting his Grand Dad's fabulous and unique 34" AAHE vent rib Double Trap, and Bob Weeman Shooting a terrific Ithaca NID Grade 5 or 6 (I think) vent rib double trap... and then Pete was eliminated.... and finally Bob was eliminated... leaving none other than............ drum roll please............ John Dunkle??? :shock::corn::whistle:

It was, as usual, a great time and honestly, we would still have shot if it was 5 degrees and blowin a blizzard... no wait - we've already done that!


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[Pete Lester]

A couple of late entries of Pete shooting what looks to be a 10 ga. at the bitter end of the elimination shoot, John D. shooting his Grand Dad's fabulous and unique 34" AAHE vent rib Double Trap, and Bob Weeman Shooting a terrific Ithaca NID Grade 5 or 6 (I think) vent rib double trap... and then Pete was eliminated.... and finally Bob was eliminated... leaving none other than............ drum roll please............ John Dunkle??? :shock::corn::whistle:

It was, as usual, a great time and honestly, we would still have shot if it was 5 degrees and blowin a blizzard... no wait - we've already done that!


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To quote a movie line.....If only my gun had not developed a hair trigger on the left barrel....... I coulda been a contendah! Congrats to John D.

[Dean Romig]

Yeah, yeah, yeah.... If only I had remembered to bring my trap gun I coulda been a contendah too :rolleyes:






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[scott kittredge]

To quote a movie line.....If only my gun had not developed a hair trigger on the left barrel....... I coulda been a contendah! Congrats to John D.

i am thinking you have a front trigger and a right barrel :violin: :rotf:

[Bill Murphy]

I would like to see more pictures of the .410.

[Derek Iske]

Frank, thanks for the shout out.

Thanks for the invite Gents! Had a blast!. I was thrilled to shoot my new (new to me) GH. It was a relief to know that what I bought blind is still able to function flawlessly.

I will make a post of restoration updates of my GH. Looking to do much as I can myself buy most likely will have to sub out some items.

Now off to become a member...

[Dean Romig]

Derek - It was good to meet you and include you in all the fun of the day. That's a really good GH you have.




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[John Dunkle]

Derek,

It was a pleasure to meet you - and WELCOME to being our most recent PGCA Member..! You certainly entered this organization with a "bang" (<-- sorry - bad pun, but I couldn't resist!! ;) )

Anyway - there were actually two winners in the elimination round....

Bob Weeman and I fought hard on the first elimination round - and Bob took it after several birds. The crowd went wild with excitement - as they voted that Pete had taken a chip out of his last bird - so we had a re-shoot with Pete, Bob and myself....

Then, Pete's trigger became possessed - and he had to bow out - leaving - again - Bob and myself...

The second round for the championship had a different outcome - and after 10 or fifteen dropped birds, Bob let me win, I guess..? ;)

And oh - one more thing....

Larry Frey was kind enough to give me a box of shells, and without inspecting them - I began shooting... After the Match I finally read one of the empty hulls. It read: Remington STS Rifled Slugs...

Thanks Larry.. What a buddy... ;)

Moral of the story? Well, there is no moral - except don't borrow a box of shells from Larry when shooting trap...?? ;)

John D.

[Dave Noreen]

After the Parker articles he's written you couldn't get Toolman there? At least someone was emulating Ansley H. Fox --

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[Larry Frey]

After the Match I finally read one of the empty hulls. It read: Remington STS Rifled Slugs...

John D.

John,
Just think of how much more impressive your win was. What was really impressive to me was how that 34" trap gun vaporized targets on the skeet field.:bowdown:

[John Dunkle]

John,
Just think of how much more impressive your win was. What was really impressive to me was how that 34" trap gun vaporized targets on the skeet field.:bowdown:

Honestly? All kidding aside - I wasn't going to shoot - and then you stepped up and gave me a box of shells... My sincerest thanks!! And - I think the skeet round was a lot of fun - and I thank Frank for that.. And those xtra full chokes do "smoke them" for sure!! ;)

I had a blast - and thanks right back to you and all that attended... What a great way to start off 2016... ;)

John D.

[bob weeman]

There was no letting you win John...you be beat me fair and square...and soundly......only fitting as I was shooting my Ithaca and you that one of a kind Parker....no Ithaca could beat a Parker at a Parker shoot! Especially that Parker with you shooting it. Should have shot with my GH! Awesome day just the same!

[George M. Purtill]

Derek- welcome to the PGCA. You received a quality introduction and are now a member of the New England Chapter. Of course anyone who shows up at Waldron's, Addieville or such places in the Six colonial states, automatically become such a Chapter member.
Like Frank Cronin and I said- you can shoot that GH all day long.