The Falls Township Rifle and Pistol Association always puts up a great shoot.
Usually, it is not a difficult shoot, so people leave happy to have downed quite some targets, BUT, there are always those targets that are "separators" that prevent almost anyone from cleaning the course.
Curiously enough, the MD's (all 4 of them) at FTRPA have absolutely no problem with anyone cleaning the course. They would LIKE it!
This attitude comes from years of accumulated MD'ing. You EASILY approach the century of accumulated experience between the 4 of them.
So, my point is that the place is just beautiful, the courses are reasonable, and the competition very friendly. A very enjoyable morning of shooting metal critters with friends.
If you have never been to the club, you owe it to yourself to go there. It is an experience you will always remember.
The official report of the Match has been posted already here. But if you are like me, you will like to see pictures! ;-)
Without further ado, here are some pictures from last weekend's match:
Usually, it is not a difficult shoot, so people leave happy to have downed quite some targets, BUT, there are always those targets that are "separators" that prevent almost anyone from cleaning the course.
Curiously enough, the MD's (all 4 of them) at FTRPA have absolutely no problem with anyone cleaning the course. They would LIKE it!
This attitude comes from years of accumulated MD'ing. You EASILY approach the century of accumulated experience between the 4 of them.
So, my point is that the place is just beautiful, the courses are reasonable, and the competition very friendly. A very enjoyable morning of shooting metal critters with friends.
If you have never been to the club, you owe it to yourself to go there. It is an experience you will always remember.
The official report of the Match has been posted already here. But if you are like me, you will like to see pictures! ;-)
Without further ado, here are some pictures from last weekend's match:
The mandatory shooter's meeting addressing safety and general guidelines for the shoot
MD's Rich Bassett and Joel Gupta
A well attended shoot by any standards, 27 Shooters with a total of 31 guns competing
John Tyler preparing to start his process.
Targets that have been in service for decades. Non standard as far as dimensions pose a peculiar problem to the Hunter Division shooters
More modern targets, but still not quite the run-of-the-mill
And some completely standard targets (Gamos)
John Tyler shooting, Brian Van Lieuw scoring.
From Left: Hans' daughter, Dale Benson, Hans Apelles and Jim Wilcox
Waiting to shoot. At FTRPA no timers are used. The terrain is flat and heavily wooded.
Fred Mannis and Glenn Thomas walking towards lane 1
Brian VL in our last lane.
The lane was not long, but it wasn't a picnic either.
Rich Bassett delivering the closing comments, prizes and awards. Joel Gupta observing. On the forefront Tom Holland and Nathan Thomas
Craig Evans, First Place Hunter Pistol
Larry Bowne, First Place in Hands Only Pistol
Brian Van Lieuw First Place Open PCP
Mike Harris, Second Place Open PCP
Tom Ryan, Third Place Hunter PCP
Glenn Thomas, Second Place Hunter PCP
Joel Gupta, First Place Hunter PCP and Match High Score
Hans Apelles, First Place, Unlimited Class
Had a really good time at FTRPA!
A badge to cherish forever
Next shoot at FTRPA will be November 20th, 2016
See you there!
HM
See you there!
HM
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