Southern RI Parker Shoot?

[Jay Oliver]

Hello Everyone,

I have been thinking about trying to organize a Parker shoot at the sporting clays place that I go to all the time and has helped keep me outdoors and shooting during these challenging times.

If there is interest, I was thinking a Saturday or Sunday in March. This would be at Peace Dale Shooting Preserve in South Kingstown, Rhode Island: https://www.pdshootingpreserve.com/

I mentioned this to one of the owners the other day and they he seemed interested and willing to help make it a great event. I really like the 2 courses they have and the owners/staff are friendly/helpful. We would still have to watch the weather, but it should be a good time for us Parker folks to get together.

Let me know what you think.

Thanks,
Jay

[Donald McQuade]

Hi Jay, looks like a nice place. I would be interested if you organize a shoot in March, depending to the date.

Thanks

[Andrew Sacco]

If I'm around I'll drive out for sure. It's only about 5 hours for me, which is nothing if my wife wants to go hit Providence for a day. She used to live there.

[Dean Romig]

Keep us posted Jay. I'll make it if I can.





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[Jay Oliver]

This is off to a great start! I'll see what the interest is throughout the week and then float a few date arounds. I was thinking mid to late March, but I work with everyone to find a date that works.

Andy, I thing you mentioned you like to saltwater fly fish? While it will still be too cold in March, you would be a stones throw from some amazing striper fishing. Things usually start on that in mid to late April. There are however a few nice fly shops you might want to visit if you make the trip.

I'll keep everyone posted and I am optimistic we can make this happen.

Thank you,
Jay

[Andrew Sacco]

Thank you Jay! I have never fished for stripers but have to give that a shot this year. Buddy of mine has a home in RI and we're tentatively planning a weekend this spring.

[Larry Frey]

Jay,
I would also attend depending on the date.

[Jay Oliver]

Would Saturday March 20th or 27th work?

[Dean Romig]

Either of those dates work for me.





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[bob lyons]

I would attend as well the sooner you get the dates the better.
It would be nice to meet some of you guys.

[Frank Cronin]

I'll be interested in going. Looks like a nice venue plus an indoor pistol range to boot in case it rains! :cool:

[Dean Romig]

I agree - it would be great to meet some new faces.





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[Jay Oliver]

It always so nice to meet people from PGCA in person. I am optimistic this is going to happen!

Now that we have interest in this, I'll work with the owner and follow up as soon as I can. I probably should have done that before I threw a few dates out there. At the same time I wanted to have a few preferences to ask about.

Thank you!
Jay

[Dave Suponski]

Looks interesting!

[allen newell]

I'm in depending on weather. Great idea and thank you Jay for the planning

[Chuck Bishop]

Possibly.

[Jay Oliver]

I should have an update tomorrow. I'll will share the dates I am able to confirm are available. With any luck, this will be scheduled by the end of the week.

Thanks,
Jay

[Jay Oliver]

I just confirmed the 27th so we're on!

Just so everyone has the information, This will be:

Saturday 3/27 @ 9am
Peace Dale Shooting Preserve - South Kingstown, RI
https://www.pdshootingpreserve.com

We'll do the main sporting clays course and they have 5-stand for later if anyone is interested.

I would like to give them an estimate of the size of our group so please let me know, if you haven't mentioned it already in the thread. Hopefully, we will have some nice weather and a fun shoot!

[allen newell]

I'm in!

[Dean Romig]

I'll sure try to be there.





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[Andrew Sacco]

Just have to confirm the other half doesn't have any plans, and if not, I'm in. Will know shortly

[bob lyons]

I’m in

[bob lyons]

I’m in see you on the 27 at 9

[Andrew Sacco]

Hi Jay. If I can make it, any recommendations for lodging close by since I'll come in the night before, shoot and miss, then make the 4 1/2 hour drive back home.

[Larry Frey]

Thanks Jay, it's on my calendar.

[Donald McQuade]

Thanks for setting this up Jay. I am in, and I might bring along a shooting buddy of mine. He is a M21 guy (don't hold that against him) but does have a couple of Parkers he can shoot.

[Jay Oliver]

This is great response already! I am looking forward to seeing everyone and meeting some PGCA members I haven't met before. This will be fun...

[bob lyons]

Jay
I have 2 others that would be going if okay, one is a PGCA member but does not do much on line and other is not a member.
If that is an issue please let me know.
Should we assume they will have Ammo available if needed ?
Bob

[Jay Oliver]

Bob, yes please bring your friends. That is a good question about ammo. They do have modern shells(2 3/4") in stock, and I just saw several cases of 1oz. 12 gauge shells the other day. They have 410 and 28 as well. I am not sure about 16 and 20, but I'll check. They are not currently carrying RSTs so I would order direct from RST in advance if that's what you use.

[allen newell]

Better order from RST asap as they are running short of shotshells.

[Andrew Sacco]

I live 25 minutes from RST and I cannot, for the life of me, get them to let me pick up shells from them and have to pay a $50 to $75 shipping fee each time I get 3-5 flats. They simply will not allow any pick up at the facility. In any event, I ordered what they had in stock on their website and got them within 2 weeks but they run out quick so you need to check their website DAILY, it changes quickly. The reason I even brought this up is because I would have offered to pick up a bulk order for guys at the RI shoot and bring them up (if I'm coming up, still trying to firm up that small detail...). Anyways, how many shells should one bring? That will dictate what guns I bring as I have more of some shells than others.

[Dave Suponski]

On my calendar. Thank you

[john pulis]

One of the LI boys wil try to make it, but the Port Jeff ferry is on a winter schedule and the first is 7a, so I doubt we could make a 9a lift off at Peace Dale. We would take the New London-Orient PT on return.

[Russell E. Cleary]

Jay:

Count me in.

Kathy G. and I are going to make this a micro-mini vacation.
We have a room booked at Sugar Loaf Hill Bed and Breakfast in Wakefield (Peace Dale), which is supposed to be five minutes from the shooting preserve.

sugarloafhill@verizon.net

Stephanie at the front desk (an owner) says, if bad weather washes us out, we can cancel at no charge.

Kathy will not be shooting (unless she wants to take some shots on my card).

That region of Rhode Island I have spent very little time in, but looks to be well-worth exploring.

Thanks for taking this on.

[edgarspencer]

Russell, Just leave her a half tank of gas. That's all she'll need to do Rhode Island.
I have lots of RI friends. Surprising, they all know each other. Everything is just 'down the road'.

[Dean Romig]

And they all like to eat quahogs too. :rotf:





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[edgarspencer]

And they all like to eat quahogs too. :rotf:

What Fool wouldn't? Quahogs make the best chowder too.

Remind me sometime to tell you about the 15-20 'almost full' bushels we took to Nantucket every friday night.

[Dean Romig]

I was attempting to perpetuate the cartoons I would often see in Yankee Magazine in the 70’s and 80’s where they poked fun at Rhode Islanders and their affinity for quahogs.

I agree - they’re delicious! And arent “cherrystones” just small quahogs?





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[Chuck Bishop]

Made my reservations. Weather permitting, I'm bringing a friend along. The site says $30 for a 4 man cart. Hopefully that is not per person. Can a cart be reserved in advance?

[Russell E. Cleary]

[QUOTE=Dean Romig;326781]I was attempting to perpetuate the cartoons I would often see in Yankee Magazine in the 70’s and 80’s where they poked fun at Rhode Islanders and their affinity for quahogs.

I agree - they’re delicious! And arent “cherrystones” just small quahogs?


Dean:

Yes. My understanding: all the same species, different stage in growth:

Quahogs: full grown
Cherrystones: Junior League
Little Necks: small fry

[allen newell]

I'll bring a bag of cherry stone clams for eating on the half shell. Plus fixins'

[Dean Romig]

Huh... I always thought “littlenecks” was a marketing term for regular old clams but was a reference to Little Neck in Ipswich, MA...? Ipswich Bay having possibly the best clams in theworld.





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[edgarspencer]

WX is looking a little wet. Hoping the report improves, but if it doesn’t, has a rain date been suggested?

[Jay Oliver]

Edgar, I have us down for Saturday March 27th, not February. I figured we would have a better chance at good weather in March. Sorry for any confusion, I'll check about a rain date when I talk with the sporting clays place in the next day or two.

I am looking forward to seeing everyone!

[edgarspencer]

Oops. Senior moment.

[Russell E. Cleary]

Oops. Senior moment.

Just the triumph of hope over other factors.

[Chuck Bishop]

Edgar's new pup must have him worn out!

[edgarspencer]

I only picked him up at the airport Saturday, and he’s worn out. They don’t build them like they used to.

[allen newell]

Just got my first covid vaccination at the VA Hospital in Brockton today. My second shot is s scheduled for Friday march 26. Depending on how much or how little my body reacts to the second shot will determine if I can make this shoot. I am praying that the second shot reaction will be minimal and I'll make the shoot.

[George M. Purtill]

Sounds like fun. I have a lot of dusty Parkers.

[Jay Oliver]

I am glad that we have continued interest and enthusiasm for this shoot on Saturday 3/27. I didn't directly say this in my initial announcement, but please feel welcome to bring spouses, significant others, and friends. I am looking forward to a great time. I won't worry about the weather just yet...hopefully it's a little warmer and sunny :)

[Dean Romig]

Presuming this is a 100 target course?





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[Jay Oliver]

Yes Dean, 100 target sporting clays and there is 5 stand as well if there is any interest afterward. Looking forward to this, I was just talking with the the owners about our event today. Then I had a wonderful time shooting the course with an 1874 Lifter.

I am looking forward to us all getting together on the 3/27!

[Chuck Bishop]

Jay, what about lunch? Should we pack a lunch and beverage?

[Jay Oliver]

Chuck, Yes I think it would be a good idea to bring lunch and drinks. It's was on my list to send out something about this earlier. We'll have space on their outdoor porch where we can sit, eat and talk Parkers :)

[Jay Oliver]

Hello Everyone,

We are less than a week away from this shoot on Saturday 3/27 at 9AM. I am hoping for another beautiful weekend like we just had in southern New England. I wanted to pass along some more information.

Please fill out the Peace Dale Shooting Preserve Waiver before Saturday, which should speed things up in the morning - https://waiver.smartwaiver.com/w/5f78abf16acf1/web/

Don’t forget to bring a lunch so we can enjoy some time together after shooting. We will have some space and picnic tables outside and under cover if need be. There is a grill we can use as well. I’ll have a cooler with water for everyone.

Looking forward to a good time and seeing and meeting fellow PGCA members. Spouses, significant others and friends are welcome as well. Should be a great time!

[bob lyons]

Jay sound great looks like we will have a group of 4 if you are getting a head count.
See at 9 am on Saturday

[Larry Frey]

Jay,
Thanks again for putting this together. Another weekend like this past one would be perfect. I will be bringing my son, grandson, and another young man who is a new shooter. Should be a great time. Larry

[allen newell]

Jay, thanks for organizing this fun shoot. My second covid shot is this friday. If I dont have a severe reaction to the vac, I'll make it. If I dont show up, you'll know why.

[Jay Oliver]

I hope it all goes well Allen. My father who is 78 had minimal reaction to the second Moderna shot, which was good news as I was worried about him. He was taking his usual afternoon walk the next day. It affects everyone differently and I have heard good stories like my fathers and one's where it's a day or two of recovery.

Hopefully, we see you Saturday, if not it is certainly understandable. Good luck and talk to you soon...

[Tom Jay]

Jay, I'll be headed down from the Cape. See you there.

[Dean Romig]

I’ll be there with Robin Lewis and my grandson Cam.





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[Daniel Carter]

I will be coming to shoot the breeze but not the gun due a recent surgery. Looking forward to seeing old faces and meeting new ones.

[edgarspencer]

I will be coming to shoot the breeze but not the gun due a recent surgery. Looking forward to seeing old faces and meeting new ones.

How 'bout I hold the gun for you and you just pull the trigger. If we hit something we can say we're a team, and if we miss, we can blame each other. Kinda like marriage, but without the

[Chuck Bishop]

It'll be good to see Robin again.

[Daniel Carter]

How 'bout I hold the gun for you and you just pull the trigger. If we hit something we can say we're a team, and if we miss, we can blame each other. Kinda like marriage, but without the

Thank you for the kind offer---i think. I need to be there to throw you a soft ball if needed.

[edgarspencer]

I’ll be there with Robin Lewis and my grandson Cam.

Make sure he brings a gun. Couple years ago he showed up at Hausmanns but forgot his gun.

[Dean Romig]

Who did, Robin?

I think he has one or two remaining. And I’m not being facetious.





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[Andrew Sacco]

I wish I could meet some of you folks. They're breaking ground on a new pond tomorrow on our property with the big work being done over Friday, Saturday and Sunday. There are two truisms in life: ONE, never trust your hunting or fishing guide to bring toilet paper. TWO, never trust your wife to over see your new bass pond and specifics. Wish I could make it, hope to see some of you at Rock Mountain for Mike's event.

[edgarspencer]

Who did, Robin?

I think he has one or two remaining. And I’m not being facetious.

No, Cam. Who’d you think I meant?
I loaned him my 28” DH damascus 16. To show his appreciation, he bested me by one bird. :banghead:

[Randy G Roberts]

Sounds like a good time for sure. Hats off to Jay for sitting this up. It takes some time and effort but it's worth it IMO. Possibly the 1st of many to come ????

[Jay Oliver]

Thanks Randy! I am hoping we all have a good time and can do this shoot every year :)

[allen newell]

If I bring shrimp cocktail, will anyone eat it?
My second vaccination at the Brockton VA was unexpectedly cancelled this morning. They ran out of doses. Our govt at work...had to be rescheduled, so I can shoot tomorrow.

[Jay Oliver]

Great new Allen! I am glad you can make it and we will have a nice area for lunch after we shoot. I am looking forward to seeing everyone tomorrow morning. Please let me know if you have any questions.

I need to get my Parkers organized and ready for tomorrow. I will be shooting a 16 gauge top action hammer gun, but also have a few to bring for show and tell...

Safe travels everyone and see you in the morning!

[Dean Romig]

I’ll be shooting one of my 16 hammer guns too and a 20 gauge Trojan and I might bring another... something.

I haven’t shot clays for almost two years so I’m probably a bit rusty but I did get new eyeglasses so that might even things out a bit.



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[Dean Romig]

If I bring shrimp cocktail, will anyone eat it?
My second vaccination at the Brockton VA was unexpectedly cancelled this morning. They ran out of doses. Our govt at work...had to be rescheduled, so I can shoot tomorrow.

I might eat a shrimp or two...

Too bad about your vaccine but that’s Massachusetts for ya.




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[allen newell]

Dean, the VA didn't even give those of us who had appointments today for the covid shot, didn't have the deceny to call or text us of the cancelation. Yet we all got prior emails confirming our appointments. The other vets and I were pissed off.

The shrimp I'm bringing are extra large, you may only be able to eat one or two. Lol.

I thought I would bring 3 Parkers, my grandfathers/dad's 16 that Lawrence rebuilt for me some number of years ago and 2 20 ga Repros that fell in my lap recently and that I've come to enjoy shooting.

[Daniel Carter]

Allen you mentioned in another thread that the drop at comb on the repro was a problem and i said i had solved it by using a boot style slip on recoil pad there-by lengthening pull and bringing my cheek back. I will bring it tomorrow and you can see if it is what you need.

[allen newell]

Thanks Dan, I'll try it. I did discover that if I put my cheek down hard on the stock that my shooting improved dramatically

[Jay Oliver]

I'll bring serial #97 so everyone can see a nice early Parker.

I have a few others as well, to show and hopefully get some opinions/advice on. Looking forward to a great time!

[bob lyons]

I’m going to bring a Folsom hammer trap gun, I have never shot before, looking forward to shooting it. Also a what I call the Italian Parker, and a gun that I think is a skeet gun for show and tell.
A new reproduction for my son to shoot and hopefully get him hooked as well.
This will be my first time at a Parker event looking forward to it.
Bob

[Brian Dudley]

I was possibly going to be out that way this weekend and was thinking of trying to make it to the shoot. But the trip is not going to happen. Enjoy the shooting all! Thanks for putting it together Jay.

[edgarspencer]

I’ll bring a 16 DHE that Brian worked his magic on but also the little 28 he featured on his Facebook page. I should be able to shoot through a Cheerio but if I’m lucky enough to connect, it should vaporize it.

[Larry Frey]

Edgar'
I will bring you a box of spreaders to try in the 28.

[Brian Dudley]

Edgar, i thought you were giving that DHE to your daughter?

[Jay Oliver]

I was so nice to see everyone and talk/shoot Parkers. I also enjoyed getting to meet several PGCA members for the first time. I had a lot of fun and was thankful we had such beautiful weather. I only took a few picture so if anyone else has any please post them when you have a chance. We will do this again next year :)

[allen newell]

Jay, thank you very much for putting this fun shoot together. It was great to see familiar and some new faces. The course was very good and the weather could not have been better. We should do this more often. Thanks again.

[allen newell]

Where was Dave Suponski today?

[Andrew Sacco]

I'm sorry I missed it. Next year I hope.

[Dean Romig]

My grandson Cam, and I enjoyed the event completely!

It is a very nice SC venue and the folks who operate it are the nicest folks.

Cam's family heirloom VH 20 gauge started doubling on the second station if I remember correctly but he picked up my Damascus 16 GH on the 0-frame and really impressed us with his shooting. Ah, for the reflexes and precision of youth! I vote him "Most Improved" since the last time he has shot clays about two years ago.

Great friends, great guns, great memories and a great place to do it all made for a great day!

Thanks for all your hard work and effort to make this happen!!





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[Larry Frey]

Thanks again Jay.:bowdown: It was good to finally get together and break clays again with a great bunch of SxS guys. Looking forward to Ernie's even more now.

[allen newell]

Cam was a great shot today in our group and his grandfather has every reason to be proud of him.

[Chuck Bishop]

It was great to meet guys I've only corresponded with in the past and to see old friends again. We had great weather and Peace Dale was an excellent host. Many thanks to Jay for organizing it.

[Russell E. Cleary]

It was a fine day we had, and thanks to Jay for arranging it.

Saw a couple vintage, elegantly-styled, hammer guns in action breaking clays with an aplomb that belied the age of weapons that a generation ago the conventional wisdom said were no longer good for anything but wall ornamentation.

Seeing Chuck B. reach out and bust the high and/or far-away variety of targets was a convincing vindication of the effectuality of Parker’s 28-gauge guns.

Not only was the shoot worth participating in; it was worth GOING to participate in. Kathy G. and I came down a day early and soaked up some of the regional atmosphere of the West side of Narransett Bay. I, a life-long New Englander, have had scant exposure to those Ocean State resort towns, historic villages, and sea food restaurants. We recommend the Sugar Loaf Bed & Breakfast in town, too. Our hosts were very congenial, and figuratively and literally went the extra mile: The proprietress insisted on GUIDING us over to the Peace Dale Shooting preserve!

[edgarspencer]

Edgar, i thought you were giving that DHE to your daughter?

I did but it’s on loan until she heads back to SD.

[Daniel Carter]

I have only been to the New Years shoot in N.H. and yesterday in R.I. but what has impressed me at both is the generosity of the people at both. They are generous of their knowledge and time and i can not count the number of guns i was handed with ''take it and shoot it'' and these were not common, run of the mill guns but their owners prize possessions. A handful a shells accompanied each offer.

I can see the reason so many look forward to the big overnight shoots and hope to someday make them also. My sincere thanks to Jay and all of you who put up with me.

[Dean Romig]

Dan, I should have offered my 16 hammer to you to shoot. Next time we’re together, feel free to do so. It swings and shoots just like you would imagine.





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[Dean Romig]

I did but it’s on loan until she heads back to SD.

Yeah, daughters are real good at borrowing and taking Dad’s stuff.:whistle:





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[edgarspencer]

Yeah, daughters are real good at borrowing and taking Dad’s stuff.:whistle:
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That’s what Dads are for.

[Daniel Carter]

Dan, I should have offered my 16 hammer to you to shoot. Next time we’re together, feel free to do so. It swings and shoots just like you would imagine.





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Dean you did and with this damn incision i could not accept a one of the many invitations yesterday.

[Russell E. Cleary]

Here is a cursory photo Kathy G. took yesterday at Peace Dale with her flip-'phone.

Chuck B. tells the story of his Parker 28-gauge and Dean R. examines it.

[bob lyons]

Jay thank you for setting this up!
Being a new member I was unsure of what to expect.
I brought my oldest sons and two friends we are all looking forward to the next event.
It was a great time and a great group of people to meet with similar interests.
I never thought that I would be able to see the number 9 serial number Parker.
Great day !
Bob

[Daryl Corona]

Nice picture for a flip-phone Russell. I wish I could get my flip-phone pictures to come out like that. Kudos to Kathy G.

Chuck shoots lights out with that little 28. Don't know why he shoots any other gun.:)

[Russell E. Cleary]

Daryl:

Yes, and thanks, and Kathy sent me this other photo just now.

Jay O. on left (standing) holding some 12b-brass, talking with Chuck B. who is sitting and outside frame. Jay had a couple originals and some newly-turned 12-b.

Dean in center examining I believe Jay's Parker serial no. 97 that takes the 12-b.

I need an ID on the feller standing on the right.

Any additional info. or corrections, PM me and I will edit.