8ga Gathering and Shoot at the Southern 4/26

[Craig Larter]

Just a early Southern heads up, we will have a 8ga gathering and 5 stand competition Friday April 26th at 9am at the practice five stand. Cash prize for high gun. Looking forward to seeing some new participants. Last year we had 14 shooters looking to add to that number in 2024. :)

[CraigThompson]

I plan to be there !

[Craig Larter]

We need to keep the obsolete 8ga alive, its part of our shotgun heritage, we need to insure it doesn't go into the dust bin of history.

[Stan Hoover]

Looking forward to seeing everyone again, 8 gauge is KING!

[CraigThompson]

I think an 8 gauge needs to find its way into the Southern IN cartel :whistle::rotf:

[Randy G Roberts]

I think an 8 gauge needs to find its way into the Southern IN cartel :whistle::rotf:

That chapter of the Cartel is lacking the required body mass.

[Rick Losey]

That chapter of the Cartel is lacking the required body mass.

hmmmm

bodies and a cartel

sounds ominous

:shock:

[CraigThompson]

hmmmm

bodies and a cartel

sounds ominous

:shock:

Rather unique group to say the least :rotf:

[CraigThompson]

That chapter of the Cartel is lacking the required body mass.

If the Uhm war lord of Southern IN should wanna give it a try I think I know where a loaner for the round can be found :whistle::cool:

[Bill Murphy]

If I could get a little table space at the Southern for a day, I am willing to put my eight gauge collection on the market. I only have one that I can handle, my DH 30" under ten pound gun. I shot that one at the first Southern Eight Gauge Five Stand event, and it removed the luster from the rest of my eights.

[Mills Morrison]

Will plan to bring mine this year. Thanks to Craig L. and all of those who participate in organizing this event!

[Mike Koneski]

The NEPA Cartel will be there. Cocked, locked and ready to rock, Doc!! :clap:

[Jay Oliver]

I'm in and looking forward to it!

[Craig Larter]

TTT don't miss the big boy 8ga event Friday 9am at the 5 stand.

[CraigThompson]

So how many folks does it look like so far ? I think I’ve got the fellow that finished second to Koneski at the Vintage Cup (8 gauge event) coming but he’s shooting a euro gun not that there’s anything wrong with that :cool: Any response from the lowly Hardware store Smith lads ? Well DeFerlemont told me he was but dunno about any of the others .

[Craig Larter]

Craig: I don't have a count on the number of shooters, but I expect about the same as last year. I'm just packing one 8ga and some extra shells in case someone shows up with a 8 and no shells. See ya soon and looking forward to the Southern.

[CraigThompson]

Craig: I don't have a count on the number of shooters, but I expect about the same as last year. I'm just packing one 8ga and some extra shells in case someone shows up with a 8 and no shells. See ya soon and looking forward to the Southern.

This year I probably won’t bring but my 8 a pair of 10’s a 12 and maybe a 16 . And the 16’s kinda doubtful :whistle: But as in all previous years more shells than I could possibly use .

[randall rosenthal]

just curious.....how many 8 gauge guns did Parker make? a friend has a 10 but I've never even seen an 8 in real life.

[CraigThompson]

just curious.....how many 8 gauge guns did Parker make? a friend has a 10 but I've never even seen an 8 in real life.

Seems to me I was told 500ish at some point . Before that I’d thought 350ish .

[Frank Srebro]

Seen today ..... a couple of 8-gauge boys at a certain NE PA location cooking up new loads with alternate powders in prep for the Southern. It was raining like crazy all morning and they were shooting from under a roof. Just sayin.

[Craig Larter]

Thanks Frank, so the Eastern PA Cartel are cooking up a secret load to win the 8ga Nationals! No way boys, look for a Upstate NY Outlaw Gunner to take the coveted award!

[Mike Koneski]

Craig, challenge accepted!!! :rotf:

FYI, you're going to like the data we have coming. It'll be posted on this site when it's in our hands.

[Craig Larter]

Mike that is great news, now if we could source SP-8 wads. Someone in the PGCA must know a higher up management type at Vista Corp. Frustrating

[Daryl Corona]

Some time in the future there should be a 8ga/28ga challenge to see which one of the "8"'s really rule.:)

[Craig Larter]

Some time in the future there should be a 8ga/28ga challenge to see which one of the "8"'s really rule.:)

We don't allow girlie guns in our event, real men shoot 8's LOL:rotf:

[Daryl Corona]

We don't allow girlie guns in our event, real men shoot 8's LOL:rotf:

I'll remember that but you just threw down the gauntlet.:nono::)

[Mike Koneski]

That’s twice Craig “threw down”. Does he have any gauntlets left??

[Daryl Corona]

That’s twice Craig “threw down”. Does he have any gauntlets left??

And your point is????

[Craig Larter]

Ok maybe I got a little caried away, but I do plan to give you professional shooters a good go!! Will be big fun!

[Daryl Corona]

Ok maybe I got a little caried away, but I do plan to give you professional shooters a good go!! Will be big fun!

Don't stop Craig, he feeds off this stuff. I believe you can hold your own with the big 8.

[Mike Koneski]

And your point is????

I love it Doc!!

[CraigThompson]

We don't allow girlie guns in our event, real men shoot 8's LOL:rotf:

Say what you will but I’ve shot some of my best scores with a 28 and as you well know I’m an 8 gauge fan ! That little old crooked barrel 28 Mr. Corona has WILL reach out and bust targets even in my hands . Just saying :whistle:

[James L. Martin]

Seen today ..... a couple of 8-gauge boys at a certain NE PA location cooking up new loads with alternate powders in prep for the Southern. It was raining like crazy all morning and they were shooting from under a roof. Just sayin.
Photo of those NE PA boys

[Stan Hoover]

I'm having a hard time deciding which is Mikey,

he's really been working on his figure by the looks of things:)

Would that be that rumored 8 frame Parker??

[Daryl Corona]

I'm having a hard time deciding which is Mikey,

he's really been working on his figure by the looks of things:)

Would that be that rumored 8 frame Parker??

Mikey is the one pulling the trigger. I recognize the hat which I have seen him wear with his Tom Selleck wannabe Hawaiian shirt. Sharp dresser that boy.:)

[Mike Koneski]

Say what you will but I’ve shot some of my best scores with a 28 and as you well know I’m an 8 gauge fan ! That little old crooked barrel 28 Mr. Corona has WILL reach out and bust targets even in my hands . Just saying :whistle:

COULD BE BECAUSE 28G TARGETS ARE INSIDE OF 35 YARDS?? ASKING FOR A FRIEND.

[Mike Koneski]

Mikey is the one pulling the trigger. I recognize the hat which I have seen him wear with his Tom Selleck wannabe Hawaiian shirt. Sharp dresser that boy.:)

"EVERY GIRLS GOES CRAZY FOR A SHARP DRESSED MAN...."

[Daryl Corona]

COULD BE BECAUSE 28G TARGETS ARE INSIDE OF 35 YARDS?? ASKING FOR A FRIEND.

Maybe some other members will remember but a few years ago two, 28ga shooters were tied for the top spot on the BoWhoop and lost in a shootout due to operator error. Just saying...it can be done. Follow me for more shooting the smallbore advice.:whistle:

[Daryl Corona]

"EVERY GIRLS GOES CRAZY FOR A SHARP DRESSED MAN...."

Yes, good thing you are married and are off the market. Gives us single guys a fair chance.:rotf:

[Stan Hoover]

A few quick pictures taken while getting the big guns out yesterday morning. I’m sure Craig will be along with better pictures and the results.

Thanks for your efforts Craig L., was great to see the enthusiasm for the 8 bore!!

[JAMES HALL]

Parkers and an Elsie

[Stan Hoover]

Parkers and an Elsie

Yeah,

What is your sweet little pups name again there?

the gun on the right is a Nichols & Lefever A grade, Parker Lifter on the left, both 34”.

[Garry L Gordon]

I’m sorry I missed the action. I really wanted to watch the big guns.

(And I hope that pup had ear plugs :))

[JAMES HALL]

Her name is Elsie