May 2008 Newsletter

The May shoot is the 25^th. 0900-1130 Practice, 1130-1230 Lunch, 1230 Shoot.

>>>>>>Bring Your Pistols for the May Shoot!<<<<<<

May Range Officer: Roy Dossat

April’s Top Aggregate Rifle Shooters:

Master – John Mouzon 126 - 1X

Expert – John Kinkaid 112

April’s Top Musket Shooters:

Master – Ryan Thomas 150

Expert – Jim Rozelle 135

Next Business Meeting: 7:30PM Thursday, 29 May 2008, at Paul Fish’s home. All members and interested parties are encouraged to attend.

The June shoot will be Sunday the 29^th and the following business meeting will be Thursday, July 3^rd.

From: Rocky Thomas, President, Charles Towne Long Rifles

I would like to thank each club member that worked at the State Shoot. Without your help this event would not have gone so smoothly. These individuals did everything from Range Officer to pulling targets, scoring, and registration:

Greg Clem	John Kincaid	Dennis Darling
Paul Gainey	John Mouzon	Rhett Thomas
Ricky Royer	Jim Rozelle	Roy Dossat
Callie Darling	Renee Gainey	Paul Fish
Ryan Thomas	Ron Williams	Mark Novak

At the April shoot, Ron Wilhelm was voted into club membership. So to Ron we say “Welcome!” and remember to keep your powder dry!

Ladson Fairgrounds Gun & Knife Show May 31- June 1.

New Shoot Schedule: At each shoot we will schedule 6-7 targets; 3 Aggregate, 1-2 Animal or non-standard (Hunters, NGNG, etc), and 2 Pistol or Musket. The relays will be held to a strict 20 minute limit. Targets may be shot in any order and more than one target may be shot during a relay. Marked targets may be shot for more than one relay. Shooters may shoot any or all of the targets as they wish, in any order.

For Sale:

Jim Rozelle has 4 (or more) boxes of .490 Hornady Swaged Round Balls, $500 each box.

2008 South Carolina State Shoot Shirts! S, M, & L only. $10 ea

If you require any black powder (GOEX FFg-FFFFg $12.50/lb) please contact the Club Secretary. Currently we have no powder on hand; when the hew and cry becomes great enough, we will order more.

CLUB DUES: There are still a few members who have not paid their 2008 dues. $75 is needed by the first shoot of the year (Jan 27^th) to remain in good standing.

If you have items for sale that you would like included in the newsletter, contact the Club Secretary.

If you would prefer to receive the newsletter by E-mail, please contact the Club Secretary by E-mail. I would like to encourage those of you who can use this method of delivery to do so; mailing costs are nearly $8⁵⁰ per member per year.

Please bring all newsletter, shooting schedule, and membership list corrections, additions, or deletions to the attention of the Secretary.

2008 South Carolina State Muzzle Loading Championship
Aggregate A – One Gun
1.	Jerry Muse	249 - 1X State Champion
2.	John Mouzon	245 - 2X
3.	George MacDonald	237 - 3X
Aggregate B – Flintlock Rifle
1.	Scott Mouzon	162 - 1X
2.	John Mouzon	146
3.	Jerry Hucks	136
Aggregate C – Pistol
1.	Rocky Thomas	166 - 4X
2.	Scott Mouzon	263 - 4X
3.	John Mouzon	261 - 3X
Aggregate D – Smoothbore Rifle
1.	Jim Cunrath	61 - 1X
Aggregate E – Musket
1.	John Mouzon	226
2.	Bob Williams	198
3.	Ryan Thomas	182 - 2X
Aggregate F – Junior / Sub-Junior
	(No Shooters)
Aggregate G – Ladies
1.	Tonya Mouzon	169
2.	Dee Dee Powers	143
3.	Harriett Muse	135 - 1X
Aggregate H - Benchrest
1.	Robert Morgan	133 - 2X
2.	Rodney Ingrahm	129
3.	Roy Dossat	125 - 1X
Aggregate I - Hunters
1.	George MacDonald	173 - 1X
2.	Ryan Thomas	160 - 2X
3.	Rhett Thomas	157 - 1X
4.	James Futral	144 Barrel Prize Winner
Aggregate J - Re-entry Money Match
1.	James Futral	36

MAY 2008 NMLRA TERRITORIALS – FAYETTEVILLE
Offhand	1st	Scott Mouzon	Unlimited	1st	Rocky Thomas
Champion	2nd	Rhett Thomas	Long Hunter	2nd	Scott Mouzon
				3rd	Ryan Thomas
Flintlock	1st	Scott Mouzon		4th	Greg Clem
	3rd	John Mouzon		5th	Rhett Thomas
Bench Rest	3rd	Roy Dossat	Smooth Bore	1st	John Mouzon
Musket	1st	Scott Mouzon	Light Bench Rest	2nd	Roy Dossat
	3rd	John Mouzon		3rd	John Mouzon
One Gun	1st	John Mouzon	Hunters Aggr.	2nd	Rocky Thomas
	2nd	Scott Mouzon
	3rd	Rhett Thomas	Pistol	2nd	Scott Mouzon
				3rd	Rocky Thomas
Ladies	1st	Tanya Mouzon
	2nd	Linda Mouzon	NMLRA	1st	Jim Rozelle
			75th Anniversary

April 2008 Newsletter

The April shoot is the 27^th. 0900-1130 Practice, 1130-1230 Lunch, 1230 Shoot.

>>>>>>Bring Your Muskets for the April Shoot!<<<<<<

March Range Officer: John Mouzon

March’s Top Aggregate Rifle Shooters:

Master – John Mouzon 132 - 1X

Expert – Rick Royer 114

March’s Top Pistol Shooters:

Master – John Mouzon 165 - 1X

Expert – Jim Rozelle 172 - 4X

Next Business Meeting: 7:30PM Thursday, 1 May 2008, at Jim Rozelle’s place. All interested parties are encouraged to attend.

Election Results: Jim Rozelle was elected to the office of Vice President. All other officers remain in their current positions.

The May shoot will be Sunday the 25^th and the following business meeting will be Thursday, May 29^th.

New Shoot Schedule: At each shoot we will schedule 6-7 targets; 3 Aggregate, 1-2 Animal or non-standard (Hunters, NGNG, etc), and 2 Pistol or Musket. The relays will be held to a strict 20 minute limit. Targets may be shot in any order and more than one target may be shot during a relay. Marked targets may be shot for more than one relay. Shooters may shoot any or all of the targets as they wish, in any order.

If you require any black powder (GOEX FFFg $12.50/lb) please contact the Club Secretary. I have several cans left from the last shipment. You may pick it up at my place or at the next shoot but first come, first served.

For Sale:

Jim Rozelle has 4 (or more) boxes of .490 Hornady Swaged Round Balls, $5⁰⁰ each box.

CLUB DUES: There are still a few members who have not paid their 2008 dues. $75 is needed by the first shoot of the year (Jan 27^th) to remain in good standing.

If you have items for sale that you would like included in the newsletter, contact the Club Secretary.

If you would prefer to receive the newsletter by E-mail, please contact the Club Secretary by E-mail. I would like to encourage those of you who can use this method of delivery to do so; mailing costs are nearly $8⁰⁰ per member per year.

Please bring all newsletter, shooting schedule, and membership list corrections, additions, or deletions to the attention of the Secretary.

March 2008 Newsletter

The March shoot is the 30^th. 0900-1130 Practice, 1130-1230 Lunch, 1230 Shoot.

>>>>>> Bring Your Pistols for the March Shoot! <<<<<<

Congratulations to Jerry Muse

2008 SC State Champion!

March Range Officer: Rocky Thomas

February’s Top Aggregate Rifle Shooters:

Master – Rocky Thomas 127 - 2X

Expert – Rhett Thomas 118

February’s Top Musket Shooters:

Master – John Mouzon 155

Expert – Jim Rozelle 86

2008 SC State Shoot: Mother Nature let herself be known this year and decided to rain on our parade. Sunday turned out nice, if a bit cold, and we had some great shooting. Much thanks to all involved, including but not limited to: Ron Williams, scorekeeping; John Mouzon, Range Officer; and the Gaineys and Jim Rozelle for food prep and logistics. I will try to get all the scores published next month.

Next Business Meeting: 7:30PM Thursday, 3 April 2008, at Roy Dossett’s place. All interested parties are encouraged to attend. We will be electing new officers for the next year.

The April shoot will be Sunday the 27^th and the following business meeting will be Thursday, May 1^st.

New Shoot Schedule: At each shoot we will schedule 6-7 targets; 3 Aggregate, 1-2 Animal or non-standard (Hunters, NGNG, etc), and 2 Pistol or Musket. The relays will be held to a strict 20 minute limit. Targets may be shot in any order and more than one target may be shot during a relay. Marked targets may be shot for more than one relay. Shooters may shoot any or all of the targets as they wish, in any order.

If you require any black powder (GOEX FFFg $12.50/lb) please contact the Club Secretary. We have just ordered a new shipment and it should arrive before the March shoot on the 30^th. You may pick it up at my place or at the next shoot but first come, first served.

For Sale:

Jim Rozelle has 4 (or more) boxes of .490 Hornady Swaged Round Balls, $5⁰⁰ each box.

CLUB DUES: Plan ahead for this year’s dues. $75 is needed by the first shoot of the year (Jan 27^th) to remain in good standing.

If you have items for sale that you would like included in the newsletter, contact the Club Secretary.

If you would prefer to receive the newsletter by E-mail, please contact the Club Secretary by E-mail. I would like to encourage those of you who can use this method of delivery to do so; mailing costs are nearly $8⁰⁰ per member per year.

Please bring all newsletter, shooting schedule, and membership list corrections, additions, or deletions to the attention of the Secretary.

February 2008 Newsletter

The February shoot is the 24^th. 0900-1130 Practice, 1130-1230 Lunch, 1230 Shoot.

>>>>>>>> Bring Your Muskets for the Feb. Shoot! <<<<<<<<

February Range Officer: Greg Clem

January’s Top Aggregate Rifle Shooters:

Master – Ryan Thomas 119

Expert – John Kincaid 123

Range Repairs! The repairs on Sat. the 26^th went very well. Thanks to all who showed up, it’s all looking good for the State Shoot.

*Oyster Roast* The oyster roast on 2 Feb was a big success. We had a great turnout and lots of excellent food.

Next Business Meeting: 7:30PM Thursday, 28 February 2008, at John Mouzon’s place. All interested parties are encouraged to attend. Maximum participation is required to ensure a successful State shoot. We will be needing individuals and teams for registration, scoring, range control, and food.

The March shoot will be Sunday the 30^th and the following business meeting will be Thursday, April 3^rd.

The Club will be hosting the 2008 South Carolina State Shoot. We have established the shoot dates of 7-9 March 2008, less than 1 short month from now.

The Club will be making wood plaques as we have done in past years, with John and Paul Gainey handling wood, shaping, and staining, Rocky will handle plates and medallions. Greg Clem will be heading the Registration group and Ron Williams will head up Scoring. John will be the Senior Range Officer. Much assistance will be needed by all of the officers, including range control and target pullers. Paul Gainey is working on the food purchases and preparation. Please contact any of the above if you can help.

We have selected a pocketed T-shirt with a single stenciled logo on the pocket. Purchase price for the shirts will be $12. The registration fee has been established at $12 and registration allows for 1 shirt to be purchased at ½ price.

All parts for the State Champion prize pistol have been procured and John has nearly completed its assembly.

New Shoot Schedule: At each shoot we will schedule 6-7 targets; 3 Aggregate, 1-2 Animal or non-standard (Hunters, NGNG, etc), and 2 Pistol or Musket. The relays will be held to a strict 20 minute limit. Targets may be shot in any order and more than one target may be shot during a relay. Marked targets may be shot for more than one relay. Shooters may shoot any or all of the targets as they wish, in any order.

If you require any black powder (GOEX FFFg $12.50/lb) please contact the Club Secretary. We have just received a new shipment. You may pick it up at my place or at the next shoot but first come, first served.

For Sale:

Jim Rozelle has 4 (or more) boxes of .490 Hornady Swaged Round Balls, $5⁰⁰ each box.

CLUB DUES: Plan ahead for this year’s dues. $75 is needed by the first shoot of the year (Jan 27^th) to remain in good standing.

If you have items for sale that you would like included in the newsletter, contact the Club Secretary.

If you would prefer to receive the newsletter by E-mail, please contact the Club Secretary by E-mail. I would like to encourage those of you who can use this method of delivery to do so; mailing costs are nearly $8⁰⁰ per member per year.