8 gauge at the Spring Southern

[Mike Koneski]

Guys, I had been in contact with the BOD regarding an award for the 8g event for the High Parker Gun. They gave their approval and even though the time to order an award is short, we will have one on site for the event! Originally I was hoping to have a plaque done up like the Oscar Gaddy award, but the usual maker is having difficulties making them. The award will be "The Parker Gun Collectors Association Memorial Award" and "High 8 Gauge Parker Gun". This is to memorialize Alan Swanson, Rich Flanders and Charlie Cleveland.

Add this to the $100 cash prize Craig L is putting up and we really have the fixings for a hot contest!! :clap:

See y'all in a few weeks!! :)

[Craig Larter]

Thanks Mike and the BOD's.
Looking forward to seeing everyone and winning the trophy.

[Daryl Corona]

Thanks Mike and the BOD's.
Looking forward to seeing everyone and winning the trophy.

I love your attitude Craig.:bowdown:

[Mike Koneski]

Another gauntlet has been thrown down!! :rotf::rotf::rotf:

[Daryl Corona]

Life to me is one gauntlet after another. If the damn 8 gauges weren't so heavy I would give it a try. But that might be one gauntlet too far.:)

[Stan Hoover]

What ya GOT?

[CraigThompson]

Life to me is one gauntlet after another. If the damn 8 gauges weren't so heavy I would give it a try. But that might be one gauntlet too far.:)

Friend anytime you wanna try it you’re welcome to shoot mine . Matter of fact you can shoot it in the event this year .

[CraigThompson]

My flash in the pan at the 8 gauge Southern event in 2022 and the nice trophy Mr. Hoover provided !

[CraigThompson]

Well I think I have Sir Corona talked into joining us !

[Daryl Corona]

Well I think I have Sir Corona talked into joining us !

Uhrah!

[Mike Koneski]

WOW!! A Fox shooter will be breaking away from Drake Landing to join in our fun!! UNHEARD OF!! Sorry Daryl, I just had to. :cool: You and Smitty come over to shoot the qualifier every year. Just busting your stripper pole grease bucket!! :rotf:

[Mike Koneski]

Well I think I have Sir Corona talked into joining us !

"Sir"? No need to brown-nose!! :rotf::rotf:

[CraigThompson]

"Sir"? No need to brown-nose!! :rotf::rotf:

Figured I’d give him a break I usually refer to him as “The Corona” :bigbye:

[Daryl Corona]

FYI. Stan the man Hoover was kind enough to bring his Nichols & Lefever thumb break, hammer 8 ga today to Chuck Bishop's Blue Ridge shoot and I ran the station (2 simo birds). This was the nicest 8ga I have ever handled. Didn't feel like a telephone pole in my hands. Thanks Stan.

In other news, not many shooters showed up today, maybe 10 total, at Chuck's shoot but shooting with Stan, Shane, Daniel, Phillip and Caleb was a blast. It really is good to get out with this group of friends. Very testy targets in the gusty winds today.

[Craig Larter]

I will have my 8ga bore gauge at the 8ga event Friday and can measure your guns bores and chokes if you would like. Craig Larter

[Keith Sirmans]

Oh man I need to figure out how to size the shells and load them quickly! I only have 20 loaded for turkeys and pigs