The Big 8's Compete at the Southern

[Craig Larter]

The 8ga 5 stand event at the Southern was a big success with good natured competition and big fun had by all the shooters. This year we had 14 shooters and three squads, up from 5 shooters last year. It was great to see more participation and our little group grow. I guarantee everyone who left the line had a huge smile on their face. The event was won by Dave deFernelmont with a score of 28 out of 30, great shooting Dave! Dave was shooting an L.C. Smith.
Picture 2 left to right: Keavin Nelson-16, Bonehill, Rick Simmonds-24, Parker, Craig Larter-23, Parker, Mike Koneski-25, Parker, George De Siato-DNF (gun malfunction).
Picture 3 left to right: Craig Thompson-21, Parker, Jay Oliver-24, Parker, Matt Barkee-8, Parker, Mike Smith-24, Parker, Jim Hall-15, Parker.
Picture 4 left to right: Stan Hoover-23, Parker, Dave deFernelmont-28, L.C. Smith, Rick Ghenn-13, Lefever (Rick had a number of blooper reloads and only missed one target when the shell went off!), Jim Stahl-13, L.C. Smith.
Thanks to all that participated it was BIG fun, next year a repeat for sure with hopefully more shooter.

[CraigThompson]

Congratulations David !

[CraigThompson]

Two more 8 gauge events this year . The next will be at Rock Mountain in late July and the other will be at the Vintage Cup in early September .

[Jay Oliver]

I am happy to be in the club now! I had way too much fun at this event with my new to me 8 gauge Parker hammer gun. Craig Thompson not only sold me me the gun, but let me use his fantastic reloads for the event.

The next step for me is to get set up to reload for 8 gauge. Hopefully I can make at least 1 more of the 8 gauge events this year.

[Mills Morrison]

I missed this event this year, but will be sure to bring my 8 in 2024.

[Steve Cambria]

Two more 8 gauge events this year . The next will be at Rock Mountain in late July and the other will be at the Vintage Cup in early September .

I'm betting that "Corona-19", "Doc Damascus" and Team Bo-Whoop...dba "Philly's Phinest" will have something cooked-up for you 8-bore disciples at Hausmann's as well. Just sayin' :whistle::corn:

[CraigThompson]

I'm betting that "Corona-19", "Doc Damascus" and Team Bo-Whoop...dba "Philly's Phinest" will have something cooked-up for you 8-bore disciples at Hausmann's as well. Just sayin' :whistle::corn:

We had an impromptu 8 gauge event at Hausemanns in June last year . But this year the Parker banquet will be the weekend of the Vintage Cup so I’ll not make it to HHH SC this year . I sold one of your guys a Parker hammer 8 atSanford last year and it my under standing he added a second Parker GH 8 this past weekend in Sanford .

[Stan Hoover]

We had an impromptu 8 gauge event at Hausemanns in June last year . But this year the Parker banquet will be the weekend of the Vintage Cup so I’ll not make it to HHH SC this year . I sold one of your guys a Parker hammer 8 atSanford last year and it my under standing he added a second Parker GH 8 this past weekend in Sanford .

The BIG 8’s will be along at Hausmans in June, as there are now 2 8 gauge underlifters in the cave:)

Thanks Craig L for heading up this Big Fun get together again, and for providing the trophy!

Congrats to Dave D for some fine shooting:smiley7:

[charlie cleveland]

what a bunch of 8 gauges...wish I could have been there..the big 8 s was my dream gun for many years...nut im really enjoying what you fellas post and the pictures ya ll took...I hope and believe you fellows have put new life and interest back in these big guns...my hat s off to you fellows...charlie

[Mills Morrison]

A highlight of the weekend was the big rack of 8 gauges Josh had displayed, with one of two CH 8’s being the highlight of that highlight

[Daryl Corona]

I'm betting that "Corona-19", "Doc Damascus" and Team Bo-Whoop...dba "Philly's Phinest" will have something cooked-up for you 8-bore disciples at Hausmann's as well. Just sayin' :whistle::corn:

Yes, all you 8ga junkies stay tuned for a great 8ga event at Ernie's this year. Bring your 8ga cannons and your smallbores for some spirited competition at the world renowned BoWhoop set-up.

[CraigThompson]

A highlight of the weekend was the big rack of 8 gauges Josh had displayed, with one of two CH 8’s being the highlight of that highlight

He had a DH fluid steel 8 in the rack above or below the CH . Of the two the DH felt better to me .

[Mills Morrison]

The stock on the CH was massive. Wish I had looked closer at it

[CraigThompson]

Well Mr. Corona’s piqued my intrest I may have to appear for two days at HHH SC :whistle: