Wanted info Prospect Hall vintagers shoot

[Bill Murphy]

The promoters, my friends Chuck Brunner and John Allgood, have decided to go against the "side by side shoot" grain, and give cash payouts for good scores. I'm sure they took this step after some thought and feedback from those who find the "prizes" awarded at other Vintager type events to be tacky and less than rewarding. Maybe that was not the right choice, but it is what it is. Money in, money out, like any other competition in the country except side by side events. I look at it as a welcome change. Others' opinions may vary. For our information, the Main Event in 2013 was $110 for 85 birds. The 2014 Main Event is $85.00 for 75 birds. Money is paid back for first and second place in all events.

[Opening Day]

Originally Posted by Bill Murphy

The promoters, my friends Chuck Brunner and John Allgood, have decided to go against the "side by side shoot" grain, and give cash payouts for good scores. I'm sure they took this step after some thought and feedback from those who find the "prizes" awarded at other Vintager type events to be tacky and less than rewarding. Maybe that was not the right choice, but it is what it is. Money in, money out, like any other competition in the country except side by side events. I look at it as a welcome change. Others' opinions may vary. For our information, the Main Event in 2013 was $110 for 85 birds. The 2014 Main Event is $85.00 for 75 birds. Money is paid back for first and second place in all events.

Bill, Chuck is a good friend of mine too, and I did not want anyone to think that this shoot was anything but a quality shoot and worth the price. But for me an average shooter I wish they had something setup for the guys that don't have a chance up against the top shooters, ie, Lewis class shoots, or lower priced side events, something like that, I shoot for fun and will never be able to be a AA shooter. Give something to the everyday shooter and maybe they would be a bigger turnout, which is what I would like to see for Chuck and John. It would be great if this shoot turned out to be larger then the other shoots.

[Bill Murphy]

Eric, you might make the same pitch to Bill Kempfler, Ray Poudret, and some others. Side by side shoots would be a non issue for me if it weren't for the vendors and the friends I see at the shoots. The shooting is off the scale at most events except the Northeast. See you in West Virginia.

[Opening Day]

Originally Posted by Bill Murphy

Eric, you might make the same pitch to Bill Kempfler, Ray Poudret, and some others. Side by side shoots would be a non issue for me if it weren't for the vendors and the friends I see at the shoots. The shooting is off the scale at most events except the Northeast. See you in West Virginia.

Bill agree 100%, that's why Rich and a few other guys (me included.. hopefully more this year) will be shooting at Drake's Landing during part of the Southern and then visiting all the vendors and seeing old friends at the Southern and watching the challenge on Saturday afternoon. It looks to be a great time the end of April. Bill you have to join us at least one day at Drake's you'll have fun.

[Snap Cap]

Actually Bill, some people were charged an entry fee on Thursday and were required to park at the remote front gate location.

[C.O.B.]

I shoot because I like to shoot, for fun no score card just a good time with friends. I don't care about winning a trophy or a purse. I won the 28ga event last year which is all well and good but that was that, no prize money and I really didn't care as I beat the gentalman who won the big prize in the main event.

They could reduce the cost with a non competitors rate which would draw shooters who want to come for the fun of it, like me