Hausmann's / Northeast SxS June 6-8, 2024

[Sara LeFever]

We are less than three weeks from the Northeast Side by Side! Who’s coming, what guns are you bringing, etc.??

[Austin J Hawthorne Jr.]

I'll be there with a Francotte a Stevens and an Ithaca. Hope the weather is warm and dry.

[CraigThompson]

I suspect I’ll bring a Parker 8 . 3 or 4 Parker 10’s . A Parker 12 and maybe a Parker 16 . Might bring a pair of Fox guns but they’d be for sale’rs . Also might bring a couple Parker’s that could be bought .

[Kevin McCormack]

I will be at the Fox booth per usual but will also selling off some nice Fox smallbores and very early 12 ga. graded guns; I will post selection(s) before the event in time to plan ahead.

[keavin nelson]

Was there a block of rooms set up anywhere?

[Sara LeFever]

Was there a block of rooms set up anywhere?

Hotel details are in this thread: https://parkerguns.org/forums/showthread.php?t=41092

[Daryl Corona]

I will be there with more guns to sell than to shoot. I will be posting them here in a few days. Otherwise, please stop by the BoWhoop field and say hi and make sure you stop by the Fox booth to get your free baloney sandwich to the first 50 visitors from that bon vivant Jeff aka "Steggy''. Have a safe trip and make sure you throw a Fox or Lefever in the vehicle for the challenge event.

[Craig Larter]

I will be at Hausmann's all three days assisting Daryl at the BoWhoop. I also am coordinating a 8ga field shoot Friday at 9am. I don't have anything for sale but I will be picking up some sp-8's and sp-10's plus a couple of bottles of powder. I will have a Parker 8ga and a two Foxes.

[Donald McQuade]

I will be hanging around the BoWoop field, helping Daryl with those fun activities. With that in mind I will bring along my Fox J grade so I can make a couple of feeble attempts to break a clay on the Lettermen course. The J grade will also be available for those new to Fox shooters who may want to try out the Fox version of the SBT.
I will also bring along a Parker DHE and a Fox B, both 16 ga, for some fun shooting on the baby BoWoop. Besides that, I will also have a couple of guns for sale that I will post as we get closer to the event date.

[Daryl Corona]

Thanks for the reminder Don. I will have a couple of Fox guns, a smallbore 20 and a 12, for those who are non-believers, to shoot at the Baby and BoWhoop events and don't yet own an A.H. Fox. Cheap fun boys. And you 8ga junkies, load those roman- candle like rounds for some real testosterone laden targets. You're gonna need that 2oz. of shot.

[Pete Lester]

Harry did you ever watch Seinfeld? :rotf:

[CraigThompson]

Harry did you ever watch Seinfeld? :rotf:

The infamous “Soup Nazi” :rotf:

[Daryl Corona]

Never lowered My Standards watching Seinfeld, but I See You Did.

Harry

Now why doesn't that surprise me Harry? It was a great series about dysfunctional, everyday people. Just like me and most of my friends.

[Bob Jurewicz]

I stopped particitating in the Double Gun Site because of the bickering and disagrements.
I hope this Site never degresses to that level!!
Bob Jurewicz

[Bob Jurewicz]

I plan on bringing a couple of Parkers (GH 10 and DH 12) and a couple of Smith 12s ( 32" Ideal /ejectors and 28" Spe/ejectors).
Bob Jurewicz

[TOM DAMIANI]

I be there shooting the Letterman event with Parker SC and Lefever EE along with stemalier beer for Jeff Steggy &balone sandwick .

[Mike Koneski]

Tom, I hope you bring enough baloney sammiches for all of us!!!

[Mike Koneski]

We are less than three weeks from the Northeast Side by Side! Who’s coming, what guns are you bringing, etc.??

I'll be shooting for the UDC again. At least 12, 16 and 20 Lefevers. Maybe the 10g too? The rest of my events will be Parkers. In it to win it. :corn:

[Sara LeFever]

At least 12, 16 and 20 Lefevers. Maybe the 10g too?

That’s the correct answer! :cool:

[Mike Koneski]

Since Harry gets no cookies, can I have his too? Asking for a friend. :rotf:

[CraigThompson]

Since Harry gets no cookies, can I have his too? Asking for a friend. :rotf:

When ya going to post the agenda for your handicap thing on Sunday ? Asking for a friend :rotf:

[Chuck Bishop]

Good news! Just got back from the Dr., OK to drive. I plan on being at Hausmann's Thursday, Friday, and Saturday assuming I don't break another bone! Of course, I'll be shooting the Bull, not the Gun:)

[Randy G Roberts]

Good news! Just got back from the Dr., OK to drive. I plan on being at Hausmann's Thursday, Friday, and Saturday assuming I don't break another bone! Of course, I'll be shooting the Bull, not the Gun:)

Glad to hear this. Look forward to it !

[Mike Koneski]

When ya going to post the agenda for your handicap thing on Sunday ? Asking for a friend :rotf:

You asked me for info and I sent you info. I posted the event about a month ago.

[Frank Srebro]

Seen today at Rock Mountain: three Lefevers working out with a Model 21, in prep to (hopefully) qualify for the Fox-Lefever Challenge at Hausmann's. I hate to say it here but the Big Red W was high gun today. The one 32" Lefever on the left needs a bit more practice. :)

Since posting I had two questions on the slip-on pads shown. They are made by Beartooth and I assume they can be found on-line.
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[CraigThompson]

Seen today at Rock Mountain: three Lefevers working out with a Model 21, in prep for qualification at the Fox-Lefever Challenge at Hausmann's.
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Darn Frank have you given up on those Philadelphia made hardware store guns ?

[Frank Srebro]

Darn Frank have you given up on those Philadelphia made hardware store guns ?

No Craig I haven't. I hadn't shot that 21 in a while and it was her turn to come out today.

[Randy G Roberts]

Is there a registration form or schedule of events for this shoot ?

[Daryl Corona]

Is there a registration form or schedule of events for this shoot ?

Randy, if your asking about forms for the Fox/Lefever challenge I will be posting the rules here and on the Fox and Lefever forums shortly. Stayed tuned.

PS: I've got a number of Fox guns, long barreled 12's and 20's if you like to shoot for the best.:whistle:

[Randy G Roberts]

Daryl, I was actually just trying to get a handle on all the events so I could pack enough ammo. I can recall most of them but I am surely forgetting some.

Lou has the 34" Fox A grade returning it to its original configuration so we may have to chat about your available inventory :bigbye:

[Mike Koneski]

Seen today at Rock Mountain: three Lefevers working out with a Model 21, in prep to (hopefully) qualify for the Fox-Lefever Challenge at Hausmann's. I hate to say it here but the Big Red W was high gun today. The one 32" Lefever on the left needs a bit more practice. :)

Since posting I had two questions on the slip-on pads shown. They are made by Beartooth and I assume they can be found on-line.
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That 32” Lefever missed 7 out of 90. First miss was the extra-light trigger. Fool me once…

[Mike Koneski]

Randy, nobody shoots Fox guns in competition. They only shoot amongst themselves. (Letterman and Bo-Whoop). Shoot to qualify for Lefever. Nothing good comes out of Philthy!

[Mike Koneski]

Well, 13 People so Far, can we at least hit the 20 Mark?

Harry

I’m surprised Ernie allows you on the property. :corn:

[Randy G Roberts]

Randy, nobody shoots Fox guns in competition. They only shoot amongst themselves. (Letterman and Bo-Whoop). Shoot to qualify for Lefever. Nothing good comes out of Philthy!

If I can stop laughing I'll reply, good one :rotf:

[Daryl Corona]

Randy, nobody shoots Fox guns in competition. They only shoot amongst themselves. (Letterman and Bo-Whoop). Shoot to qualify for Lefever. Nothing good comes out of Philthy!

I’m surprised Ernie allows you on the property.

Wow, somebody woke up on the wrong side of the ammo box.:nono: Be nice, one of us may have to give you a kidney or something one day. Or maybe some gunpowder.:eek::rotf::rotf:

[Stan Hoover]

Randy, nobody shoots Fox guns in competition. They only shoot amongst themselves. (Letterman and Bo-Whoop). Shoot to qualify for Lefever. Nothing good comes out of Philthy!

At least in Philly they have a legit ball team.:bigbye:

Those Yanks must have figured out the correct steroid concoction, they actually aren’t playing half bad so far

[Mike Koneski]

Just call me “Spoon” because I’m good at stirring the pot. :cool:

[JAMES HALL]

More like paddle. Spoon to small.

[Mike Koneski]

More like paddle. Spoon to small.

BWAHAHAHAHAHAHA!!

[Frank Srebro]

Creative math while shooting on Wednesday:
X+Y = X missed
:rotf:

[Daryl Corona]

If I can stop laughing I'll reply, good one :rotf:

Don't laugh, you just encourage him.:banghead:

[Pete Lester]

I'll be shooting for the UDC again. At least 12, 16 and 20 Lefevers. Maybe the 10g too? The rest of my events will be Parkers. In it to win it. :corn:

If Mario shows up you should have a shot at Runner Up :corn:

[Mike Koneski]

If Mario shows up you should have a shot at Runner Up :corn:

I’ll have my wife score for me.

[Daryl Corona]

I’ll have my wife score for me.

Careful, she might not be so generous.:)

[Mike Koneski]

She’d actually be no different than the usual suspects I shoot with. No gimmes, gotta earn them all. I’d have it no other way.

[Harold Lee Pickens]

I shot with Mario at the recent LC SMITH SXS shoot at Hunting Hills. He won 6 of the events I believe. I shot with him on the small bore course.

And yes Harry, I'll be there, getting in Wed afternoon.

[Mike Koneski]

Mike , what are the top guys shooting out of a 100 birds. What is considered average, good, better and best ? I mean in sporting clays, not Trap.

Harry

Harry, in the double gun world the best shooters are in the 90-98 range consistently. I have shot with guys who posted 100/100 one time. It is rare. And I shoot with and have shot with very good shooters. I’ve only posted a 100/100 one time. 50/50 is obviously easier, but still a difficult task. All it takes is one bad mount, mistake in your move, blink at the wrong time, etc and the bird is lost. There too I’ve seen few 50/50 in competition. I’ve had more of those than 100s, but would still like more. There’s always those one or two birds that you have a brain-fart with. That’s why it is recommended, and here at The Rock if we have no trappers we require shooters to be out with a minimum size squad of 3 shooters. Four is better. That removes any doubt and improprieties when the cards are turned in. Shooting with our crew, you better have thick skin. If you don’t hit it, you don’t get it and abuse is doled out abundantly!! :rotf:

[Mike Koneski]

I’d say average here is mid 70’s to mid 80s. Better is that mid 80s to low 90s.

Lessons are always available……

[John Dallas]

Scores vary depending on couse difficulty. They can range from cup cakes to back breakers

[Mike Koneski]

I do not comment on other courses targets, but on a whole I'd say the scores are lower at Ernie's.

Regarding John's "cupcakes' vs " backbreakers", I throw targets that are fair to everyone with a couple separator targets. Nothing to fast or far and plenty of window to see the targets. I like shooters beating themselves, not getting beat up by my targets.

There are some places that set targets to "beat" shooter X or Y or Z because the setter doesn't want him/her shooting a 100 straight. I set them to hit them and if you run the course, well done. This is our 19th year owning Rock Mountain and we've only had 3 scores of 100/100. We've had quite a few 100/100 in charity shoots with Mulligans, but those don't count.