Invite for a test run on military rifle shoots (pics up)

[SKS Ray]

A friend of mine is interested in getting monthly military rifle shoots going at Sippican Rod and Gun Club in Rochester, MA.

We're having the first one next Sunday, 5/15 at the 100 yard line. If it goes well it may be a monthly event but for now its just for fun and to see how many people are interested. I'm not 100% on the rules but can find out more at this Thursday's meeting and post them in this thread. For now it reads like this from the newsletter:

Military Shoots – Third Sunday of the month starting May 15th, Noon-2PM on the 100 yard range. 20 rounds; 10 from offhand standing; 10 your choice. Your weapon must have been adopted for use by a military organization. $3.00 per round. Prizes.

While there are prizes, this isn't hardcore competition. Its just a bunch of people with military rifles getting together to see if we can get generate enough interest and a good time. GOAL was kind enough to send down a prize package and there are a few gift certificates from local shops.

This isn't an official NES shoot, but I mentioned posting the info here with Derek and he said ok.

 

[majspud]

I'll be there with maybe...a Mauser.

This one...1916 Mauser Gew98, M conversion by HZa Spandau in 1936. Bolt MM.

(This rifle's receiver is my avatar)

MS

 

[50 BMG]

Ray, is it C+R only or are AR's OK? Heck I may just have to make this. Could you post the address so I can find the palce. You know me, I get lost easy...heck I am lost most of the time.

 

[willbdavis]

Sounds fun. How many rounds for score?

 

[SKS Ray]

Ray, is it C+R only or are AR's OK? Heck I may just have to make this. Could you post the address so I can find the palce. You know me, I get lost easy...heck I am lost most of the time.

Not sure if ARs are allowed Fred, I'll find out for sure at Thursday's meeting. I imagine some people may bring them but like I said, its more just for fun, no hardcore competition. I'll be shooting an SKS.

The address doesn't come up when I search, just a PO box, but if you look up the Rochester police station at 29 Dexter Lane you can find the club because its about a half mile down the same road on Dexter Lane.

Anyone is invited to attend and there will be donor rifles if someone doesn't have anything considered a military rifle.

 

[SKS Ray]

Sounds fun. How many rounds for score?

I'm not sure, the only info I have is what was posted in the newsletter.

 

[Martlet]

Hmmm. I may pop in. I'll have to make arrangements for someone to hold my firearm for me for the following week, though.

 

[majspud]

Do we need to bring targets? Is there an official target?

Wish we had gongs.

MS

 

[SKS Ray]

Do we need to bring targets? Is there an official target?

Wish we had gongs.

MS

They will be supplying targets. As far as gongs... we only have 100 yards. I could probably hit a gong at 100 with my Glock.

 

[majspud]

Open to guests? Or just NES?

MS

 

[50 BMG]

Do we need to bring targets? Is there an official target?

Wish we had gongs.

MS

4 foot square gongs....we have seen some of your targets Only kidding.. I have a piece of steel that we used at the Mansfield shoots that I could bring. I was not about to leave it behind at the club as a donation.

As to AR ray I can bring a Mosin . Or maybe an SKS. Or maybe a 1903A3 or a..well you know its tough to make decisions when it comes to military rifles. .

 

[SSShooter]

This sounds great, but I can't make it this weekend. I hope it goes well and they keep doing it so I can make it some other time.

 

[45collector]

Can't make it either.
Bummer. Sounds like fun. Hopefully there will be others!

 

[martin08]

Can't you guys all move to Central Maine?

Those shoots are a LONG haul, for me!

 

[50 BMG]

Can't you guys all move to Central Maine?

Those shoots are a LONG haul, for me!

Come on Martin attend my shoot on the 29th ...I promise it will be OUTSTANDING

 

[martin08]

I will make it to another one before the year is up, but no-can-do on the 29th..... drat.

 

[ChevyGuy91]

Damn it, I won't be around. This job is really cramping my social life.

 

[SKS Ray]

If it goes well this will be a monthly event every 3rd Sunday of the month.

 

[Rancho]

well gee this sounds great!! I have my 1949 Enfield and I just picked up an almost brand new M1A...

 

[majspud]

Out with a stomach bug. #$!@.



MS

 

[SKS Ray]

Great time today! We only had 7 shooters on the line but for our area and the first shoot it went very well and will now be a regular event every 3rd Sunday of the month with the next one being 6/19.

I'd like to thank everyone who showed and especially Ross along with his friend (sorry I don't remember her name) for making the trek and shooting with us.

 

[martin08]

And who won the competition?

 

[SKS Ray]

And who won the competition?

The guy in the 2nd pic that collects SKS rifles.

 

[majspud]

Wait until there's a Mauser at the next one...

PM

 

[martin08]

The guy in the 2nd pic that collects SKS rifles.

But didn't I see an A3-03 and an M1 in the pics, too? There is no way that a sloppy Communist SKS could outshoot those precision US marvels of technology!

Was there a lot of wind when the other guys were shooting? Earthquake? Dancing girls?

 

[SKS Ray]

Wait until there's a Mauser at the next one...

PM

See you on 6/19

 

[majspud]

See you on 6/19

Bulls Eye is 1 inch.

PM

 

[SKS Ray]

Don't forget... theres no sitting down and shooting from a bench. We're standing, sitting on the ground, prone, etc. I chose that particular SKS in my pic because its very accurate and light.

 

[majspud]

Don't forget... theres no sitting down and shooting from a bench. We're standing, sitting on the ground, prone, etc. I chose that particular SKS in my pic because its very accurate and light.

Well, I may need help up then!

MS

 

[Boris]

are we on for this weekend?