2020 Southern SXS April 23-26

[Opening Day]

Originally Posted by Craig Larter

I am not a competitive shooter (like most) just an old duck hunter that scratches down four dozen ducks per year and loves to pull the trigger on my vintage duck guns. I'm sure if I had the capabilities of Mike Koneski I would be shooting all the Deep River events for bling, but I'm not. I enjoy shooting for fun, but I have no hope of competing with Famk, Mike or whoever. I enjoy Drakes Landing and could give a dam about the cost, I enjoy Deep River and love the tents and chating with other addicted friends. So who cares just do what makes you happy, life is very short boys.

I am with Craig, I love shooting even if my scores are poor, when I first went to Deep River we shot the course for fun for a few years and got tired of the long waits and notice target presentations were the same year after year. So that's when we stated going to Drakes, super nice people and a great course, which is now two different courses.

And yes I support Bill and Deep River as I buy from the vendors that rent space, and also let's remember and not forget that Bill profits of the Parker and LC Smith clubs for the annual shoot off. That brings in a lot of shooters and money as they shoot in all of the events.
Let's face it if Bill didn't have the Parker / LC Smith shoot off every year that would hurt him greatly in the number of shooters that came to his shoot.

I lover seeing everyone at both Drakes and Deep River in some ways two different experiences, we shoot a Drakes take our time meet and shoot with a number of great people and are not rushed, then we go to Deep River see many old friends and go through the vendor tents (always end up buying too much stuff !) So there is no reason for this us against them (Drakes vs Deep River) it's all for the fun and seeing people and having a good time. As Craig says (and I know all too well) life is short, "enjoy" it. Just my two cents. Eric

[Mike of the Mountain]

The only reason these things are bandied about is because in the past there have been some nasty coments made against DR on these threads. To each his own is apropos. I like the competition so for me, it's DR. I have shot at Drake Landing in the past and the Andrews family has a beautiful facility and throws targets that I enjoy. Difference is if I want to shoot for practice or fun I can do that here any day. If I shoot here once a month is a lot!! It's all good. As Eric and Craig said, just have fun.

[Joe Graziano]

I attended my first Southern last year and found it to be the most fun shooting event on my annual calendar, SxS or otherwise. The courses are fun and setup with SxS shooters in mind. Maybe it’s unchanging but considering I shoot at Deep River once per year, that is fine with me. I shoot NSCA, ATA and NSSA with the appropriate guns. This is different, and I like it. The camaraderie is fantastic, met some great new friends and really enjoyed the PGCA banquet. I started out attending the Vintage Cup when it was at Pintail Point, knew no one, I had only one SxS I bought with my paper route money at age 17. I had little chance of competing to win anything. But, I was hooked. I am now privileged to own some nice guns, am competitive and improving. At Hausmann’s in September, I was bested only by Mike Koneski on the five stand and was happy to be a member of the Winchester team at Hausmann’s in June. I can live with that and will keep plugging away to keep improving. It’s huge fun and I thoroughly enjoy being a member of the SidexSide family of shooters. I don’t mind waiting a bit while I smoke a cigar and the price I find very reasonable. The Southern is one of our premier events, Deep River does an outstanding job as host, and I very much look forward to returning in April. See you there!

[Mills]

Mike is coming loaded for bear this year, so I hear

[6pt-Sika]

Okay since my philippines trip got cancelled my intention is to head to Sanford on Tuesday . So on Tuesday or Wednesday I was thinking I might check out the Drakes place . Now how far is that from say the ECONO LODGE in Sanford ? And do you need reservations or can they accommodate walk ins ?

[C.O.B.]

Drakes is about 30 min from Sanford. There's a nice Quality Inn not far from Drakes but I can't speak about the hotels in Sanford. Our group shoot at Drakes Wednesday afternoon Thurs-Sat in the mornings.

[Mike of the Mountain]

Originally Posted by CraigThompson

Okay since my philippines trip got cancelled my intention is to head to Sanford on Tuesday . So on Tuesday or Wednesday I was thinking I might check out the Drakes place . Now how far is that from say the ECONO LODGE in Sanford ? And do you need reservations or can they accommodate walk ins ?

Craig, if they allow COB to shoot there they'll allow anyone to shoot there!!!

[Mills]

I talked to Bill K and the Southern is still on for the moment. If it does get canceled we are still going and hope some others come too.

[Mike of the Mountain]

Originally Posted by Mills Morrison

I talked to Bill K and the Southern is still on for the moment. If it does get canceled we are still going and hope some others come too.

Our crew doesn't fall for the media hype, we plan on shooting there.

[Mills]

Me neither. Stuff I never would think would cancel is canceled though.