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.

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