Thank you Dennis and Monandnock Rod and Gun!!! - GunPowderPig

[Jamie]

Yup, it was a good day, I left about a half hour after you did.
That target we set on fire with the explodong target was still smouldering an hour later. I stomped it out before leaving.

Thanks! Those little exploding targets were fun. The fist sized hole from the one you hit with the T/C .357 mag was really unexpected.

Just so everyone knows: Mike (the president of the club) wants to have us back. He had nothing but good things to say about everyone who attended this illustrious event and be befriended quite a few of us. His only request was that we bring more Tannerite next time, a lot more! He busted his butt all day on Saturday and a good part of Sunday working the kitchen. He was still there at 10:30pm Saturday night talking around the campfire at the pavillion. If that ain't good people, I don't know what is.

 

[Turbocharged]

I hade a great time, thanks goes out to all who attended, and a HUGE THANK YOU to Mr.Twigg and the Manadnock R&G!!!

 

[Monadnock]

It was nice putting some faces to the names. Everyone that I met was pleasant and there for fun. And an impressive
collection of hardware it was. And I really appreciate PantherArmsAR10s offer to fire his 10. I didn't care to go into it
at the time, but part of the insurance agreement this weekend included a Club Member to sign away that right temporarily.
I bit the bullet on that one ...however, next time, I'll play too. The weather could have been better, but you folks made the
best of it. I left my big canopy up there last night ...just-in-case, but today turned out to be just fine weatherwise ...as expected.

Another big plus besides being just plain nice, was the level of competence and safety displayed by the NES Green Members. I
compliment MrTwigg, and anyone else associated with RSO duties. I observed open actions, trigger awareness, muzzle point,
and general adherence to safety practices.

I would have been there today, but was awoken early this morning with a small emergency, and consequently, it ate up most of
the day. Sorry MrTwigg, I was planning on helping you with target stands.

The Tannerite targets were a great treat ...thanks goes to the-hobbit who loaded up the The Mystery Machine with bang-powder
and gave out free samples! Santa blowed-up real nice ...congrats on the trophy win. The snubby AR, EddieCoyles' 700 grain +P S&W
.500 loads, the .50 bolt, and of course the Thunder Mug were all moving air at an impressive clip.

And a big thanks to all of the folks who purchased a rifle raffle ticket. Proceeds go to stock our pond and purchase prizes and
refreshments for our free (and that means that everything on that day is free) annual (since 1947) Children's Fishing Derby.
When all 300 tickets have been sold, I will announce it on this forum.

And, HardJeepGuy wrote (regarding MRGCI's Club Pres. ...Mike): "He was still there at 10:30pm Saturday night talking around
the campfire at the pavillion". Light a fire and put a beer in his hand, and Mike'll put down roots ...heh, heh, heh. Just a joke,
seriously, he is the heart and soul of MRGCI, and positively haunts the place.

Thank you to Derek, Dennis for his efficient and thorough work, and both for being MRGCI Members bringing the NES to
the Monadnock Rod & Gun Club. And to all of the NES Members who participated.

And, as a Member of MRGCI's Board of Directors, I certainly second Mike's opinion, and will lobby for future NES events at the
drop of a shell casing.

As is stated in any number of signatures on shooter forums across this great Country, and I paraphrase as regards private gun
ownership ...and use; a right not exercised soon becomes a privilege, and from there, it's a short walk to an out-and-out-ban.

Thank you one-and-all for coming to MRGCI in the shadow of Grand Monadnock in the free State of New Hampshire and
getting some fresh air and exercising ...your 2nd Amendment Rights!

PS - I have many pictures to post ...I have optimized most of them down from megabyte sizes to sub-100k each, so will post them in
separate groupings in this thread.

 

[Monadnock]

...more pics:

 

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[clinotus]

Thanks to the many who made the shoot happen, it was a great day, good food and good people all around.

 

[PaulD]

I wish I could have been there. MrTwigg is always an excellent NES shoot host.

 

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[Twigg]

Great pics there Mark !

 

[eisenhow]

Looks like a good time was had by all. Wish I could have made it. +2 to Monadnock for posting the great pics.

I just have to say WTF is EC planning to do with that?

 

[Bob J]

Kudos to all the Monadnock folks for hosting a great shoot!

 

[Stratocaster1422]

Man I reallllllyyyyyy wish I didn't have to back out of this one! Looked like a hell of a lot of fun!

 

[Titan]

Great photos.

Any more of the pig?
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[MassMark]

Nice...Had a superb time, (as per). Was great meeting new faces and shooting in New Hampshire! Thanks so much Dennis and crew! A special thanks to HJG for letting me shoot a cylinder full of some insanity out of his .460 - loved it!

 

[Maj. Boom Boom]

It was nice putting some faces to the names. Everyone that I met was pleasant and there for fun. And an impressive
collection of hardware it was. And I really appreciate PantherArmsAR10s offer to fire his 10. I didn't care to go into it
at the time, but part of the insurance agreement this weekend included a Club Member to sign away that right temporarily.
I bit the bullet on that one ...however, next time, I'll play too. The weather could have been better, but you folks made the
best of it. I left my big canopy up there last night ...just-in-case, but today turned out to be just fine weatherwise ...as expected.

Another big plus besides being just plain nice, was the level of competence and safety displayed by the NES Green Members. I
compliment MrTwigg, and anyone else associated with RSO duties. I observed open actions, trigger awareness, muzzle point,
and general adherence to safety practices.

I would have been there today, but was awoken early this morning with a small emergency, and consequently, it ate up most of
the day. Sorry MrTwigg, I was planning on helping you with target stands.

The Tannerite targets were a great treat ...thanks goes to the-hobbit who loaded up the The Mystery Machine with bang-powder
and gave out free samples! Santa blowed-up real nice ...congrats on the trophy win. The snubby AR, EddieCoyles' 700 grain +P S&W
.500 loads, the .50 bolt, and of course the Thunder Mug were all moving air at an impressive clip.

And a big thanks to all of the folks who purchased a rifle raffle ticket. Proceeds go to stock our pond and purchase prizes and
refreshments for our free (and that means that everything on that day is free) annual (since 1947) Children's Fishing Derby.
When all 300 tickets have been sold, I will announce it on this forum.

And, HardJeepGuy wrote (regarding MRGCI's Club Pres. ...Mike): "He was still there at 10:30pm Saturday night talking around
the campfire at the pavillion". Light a fire and put a beer in his hand, and Mike'll put down roots ...heh, heh, heh. Just a joke,
seriously, he is the heart and soul of MRGCI, and positively haunts the place.

Thank you to Derek, Dennis for his efficient and thorough work, and both for being MRGCI Members bringing the NES to
the Monadnock Rod & Gun Club. And to all of the NES Members who participated.

And, as a Member of MRGCI's Board of Directors, I certainly second Mike's opinion, and will lobby for future NES events at the
drop of a shell casing.

As is stated in any number of signatures on shooter forums across this great Country, and I paraphrase as regards private gun
ownership ...and use; a right not exercised soon becomes a privilege, and from there, it's a short walk to an out-and-out-ban.

Thank you one-and-all for coming to MRGCI in the shadow of Grand Monadnock in the free State of New Hampshire and
getting some fresh air and exercising ...your 2nd Amendment Rights!

PS - I have many pictures to post ...I have optimized most of them down from megabyte sizes to sub-100k each, so will post them in
separate groupings in this thread.

actually who did win the trophy? i never heard

 

[MARINE96]

Thank you goes out to all who made this shoot possible. My wife and I had a great time. I only wish we didnt have to leave early due to prior engagements it looks as we missed some things.

I have some photos I need to get onto my computer to post.

Also it was great meeting some of you and Hobbit thank you so much for your donation of your tannerite.

 

[Twigg]

The winners of the "Most creative use of Tannerite" award

PantherarmsAR10 and friends
These guys dressed up a double charge as Santa and sent him back to the North Pole.

EC's "When pigs fly" was a close second though.

And now for the rest of my pic's.

The calm before the storm

The firing line

Preserving traditions (and having fun too)

Gots to love guns with wheels !

Check out the 'scope cover

Taking a picture of someone taking a picture.

and in closing a series of big BOOMS !

 

[EddieCoyle]

I just have to say WTF is EC planning to do with that?

I put it on top of two canisters of Tannerite and launched it into the ionosphere.

 

[Keystone]

I put it on top of two canisters of Tannerite and launched it into the ionosphere.

I hope you got clearance from the FAA for launching something that high.

I shoulda gone to this...didn't end up doing anything this weekend, anyway. I need to work on that "acquiring a firearm" thing, so I won't be a total mooch

Looked like tons of fun, even with the rain!

 

[eisenhow]

I put it on top of two canisters of Tannerite and launched it into the ionosphere.

Ahhh, OK. It looked like it wouldn't end well for it sitting next to the X-frame in that picture.

 

[Tara]

Thanks to everyone who made it happen, and those of you I did get to meet, it was a pleasure.

 

[0311]

Thats not me w/ the trophy . . .

 

[Marcus5aurelius]

Thats not me w/ the trophy . . .

Yea...that's what I was going to say but then I started to second guess who I thought was who