Vintagers

[Austin J Hawthorne Jr.]

The Vintagers event at HHHSC is coming up in about 5 weeks. Besides me, who else is planning to attend?

[Mike Koneski]

Our usual crew will be attending as it is in our back yard.

[Randy G Roberts]

Our usual crew will be attending as it is in our back yard.

Your usual crew would include DD Jr. Will he be back on the circuit then ?

[Mike Koneski]

He may be. He had surgery for the neuralgia on Tuesday and he is pain free again. Probably take two months to wean off the meds he was on. He was in very bad shape with excruciating pain all day every day. Heard him laugh yesterday for the first time in a long time.

[Randy G Roberts]

Good for him. Tell him I said hey and wish him well please.

[Mike Koneski]

Will do. He will appreciate that.

[Daryl Corona]

Yes please Mike, give David our best and tell him he was missed last week.

[Bob Decker]

The Lefever Arms Collectors Association will be there with another display. We give our best wishes for Dave's recovery.

[Austin J Hawthorne Jr.]

Does anyone know if RST will be setting up there?

[Randy G Roberts]

Does anyone know if RST will be setting up there?

Unlikely I would think as they have no product.

[Daryl Corona]

Forgot to mention that I'll be there. Prepare yourselves for a spirited Fox/Parker challenge. Details to follow.

Who in the PGCA will be coordinating the Parker side of the challenge??

[Mike Koneski]

David appreciates all the well wishes and it was killing him to miss the SxS shoot! He hopes to be able to shoot a few events in September.

[john pulis]

The LI boys are going, at least two.

[Sara LeFever]

I'll be there! Looking forward to it already!

Sara

[Dave Tercek]

I'll be there Friday.

Is there a vendor list published yet ?
Thanks

[James L. Martin]

Anyone see a vendor list yet? Looked on line but no luck.

[Austin J Hawthorne Jr.]

Bringing James's question regarding a vendors list TTT. I would also like to know.

[Dave Tercek]

I emailed the Vintagers over the weekend.
The response was that they will full tents, a list will be posted soon.

[Frank Srebro]

August at Steve Barnett’s told me last week that SBFG will be there.

[Andrew Sacco]

I didn't plan on shooting but I talked to Bill, Robin Hollow will be there.

[john pulis]

I spoke with David Cruiz and Country Pursuits will be there.

[MattHaney]

Hello All,

You can find up-to-date info on the Vintage Gunners Cup here:
https://vintagers.org/vintage-gunners-cup

We also have a Facebook page for those of you on there.

Below are the vendors and exhibitors. Look forward to seeing many of you there!

Vendors and Exhibitors

Steve Barnett Fine Guns
Robin Hollow Outfitters
Westley Richards Gun and Rifle Makers
MacNab Fine Shotguns
Steve Cobb Quality Guns
Firetower Doubles
Country Pursuits and Outfitters
Hosford and Company
Custom Stocks and Steel
Dan Morgan Fine Firearms Restoration
Dan Mayes Classic Stocks
Fair Chase
Ken Waite Sporting Collectibles
Cole Johnson Art
Poulin Antiques and Auction
Classic Fisherman
Outdoor Insiders
Burl Bob’s Fine Woodworking
DSC Northeast
RST Shotshell

Collectors Organizations

A.H. Fox Collectors Association
L.C. Smith Collectors Association
Parker Gun Collectors Association
Lefever Arms Collectors Association
German Gun Collectors Association

[Craig Larter]

Matt: Where is the 5 bird long shot game being set up? Is it a walk event or does a trapper need to scheduled?

[MattHaney]

Hello Craig,

We're not sure exactly where the long-bird event will be, due to a lot of tree work at Hausemann's, but we'll have someone to run it. Stay tuned and I'll update further.

[Mike Koneski]

Hello Craig,

We're not sure exactly where the long-bird event will be, due to a lot of tree work at Hausemann's, but we'll have someone to run it. Stay tuned and I'll update further.

Maybe where the Fox Collectors have the Bo-Whoop?

[John Davis]

Maybe where the Fox Collectors have the Bo-Whoop?

Now that's a humbling experience.

[Pete Lester]

The Vintage Gunners posted the following on Facebook yesterday. They did not reply to me when I asked if there would be limits on the sale of shells.

Vintage Gunners
22h ·
With two weeks until the Vintage Gunners Cup, it is time to get that golf cart reservation. We have heard some people have had an issue contacting Empire Golf Carts. Jim Farrelly has given me a third number that you can call to make a reservation: 315-289-2087. He assured me that if you call and leave a message, his people will get back to you ASAP.
You can still call 607-206-4100 or 888-913-6747

Also there will be lots of RST Shotshells for this event.
Guaranteed!!!

[john pulis]

Spoke with Jim this past week via the 607 number.

[Bill Murphy]

Can we get a report on the first two days of the Vintage Cup shoot?

[Mike Koneski]

Too busy shooting to update about anything else.

[Harold Lee Pickens]

Here is our crew: Sara Lefever(Lefever G 16), Pete Lester(Parker 12 skeet), Ken Snyder (Lefever Optimus 10 ga), me(Greener sidelever hammer), and Kurt Snyder(Lefever F 12)

[Brian Dudley]

Here is our crew: Sara Lefever(Lefever G 16), Pete Lester(Parker 12 skeet), Ken Snyder (Lefever Optimus 10 ga), me(Greener sidelever hammer), and Kurt Snyder(Lefever F 12)

I was glad to hear that Ken got to shoot the Optimus. He said he shot it well! I like it!

[Bill Jolliff]

I was glad to hear that Ken got to shoot the Optimus. He said he shot it well! I like it!

Brian, Ken's Optimus is a gorgeous gun thanks to your and Ken's efforts, and others too compared to what it looked like 4 years ago.

You did a fantastic job.

Maybe a picture or two to share?

[Mike Koneski]

"The prettier the gun, the better the shooting" could be true here. :)

[Pete Lester]

Here is our crew: Sara Lefever(Lefever G 16), Pete Lester(Parker 12 skeet), Ken Snyder (Lefever Optimus 10 ga), me(Greener sidelever hammer), and Kurt Snyder(Lefever F 12)

That was a good squad and great day. Sara shot well again Saturday in the main event and was the Runner-Up among the Lady shooters.

I think Ken became another advocate of the 19 grains of Red Dot pushing 1 1/8 ounce of shot in the Short Ten. He was having a ball.

[Bill Murphy]

Is Ken's Optimus the one that Bill Wise brought home from England? I hope I have my details right.

[Ken Snyder]

Is Ken's Optimus the one that Bill Wise brought home from England? I hope I have my details right.

Bill,
I know the one you're talking about but this is a different gun.
Best,
Ken

[john pulis]

Any news were the VC will be held next year?

[Brian Dudley]

Any news were the VC will be held next year?


From my understanding there was a 3 year agreement to have it at Ernies.
Due to Covid, this would be the third year, but second event. So I would guess it will be there again next year.

[Mike Koneski]

It’s supposed to be at Ernie’s.

[Bill Murphy]

Does anyone know what happened to the Bill Wise Optimus? I don't follow the Lefever website so I lost track of it. That Optimus receiver lived in my jacket pocket for what seemed like an eternity. I can't remember the details of why I was tasked with protecting it. It may be that it was mailed to me at one time.

[MattHaney]

Any news were the VC will be held next year?

We'll be back at Hausmann's for 2022.---Matt