Post by: Ohio Joe on January 16, 2017, 09:19:08 AM
These matches give me an excuse (not that I always need one) to get out to the Range with the flint or cap lock rifles and send a little lead down range with a bonus of possibly hitting what I'm aiming at. I guess I'm just at that age in life where I enjoy the crack of a Kentucky Longrifle, and the boom of a Hawken. It don't get much better then that! :toast
So I guess I approach our TMA Matches the same way as those Fess Parker shoots. Let's just have a good time and enjoy our outing at the Range no matter what the out come on that target we're shooting at. It's all good, and should always be approached with good natured fun!
Post by: RobD on January 16, 2017, 09:25:23 AM
Post by: Bigsmoke on January 16, 2017, 12:36:40 PM
Yep, What Rob said.Actually, Joe, I really appreciated what you said there. It got me to thinking about what my most memorable paper shot was, and it had to be my tie breaker shot at the Hog Heaven Rendezvous outside of Moscow, ID. You know it was a pretty good shot when the fellow giving out the prizes shows off your target.
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Target pictured with the prize. Good day at the range.
The best shot shooting at steel happened at my club rendezvous several years ago. They were getting anxious about target damage due to my wanting to shoot a big bore, so they outlawed anything over .58 caliber. So, I am using my .54 this particular day and there was a silhouette of a rabbit set out at about 25 yards or so. Boom, clang and I see something fly off of the rabbit. I followed it with my eyes and when the line was clear, I retrieved the rabbit's foot which had broken off at a weld. Only target I have ever broken, although I have bent a few pretty badly with the big guns. I took the severed foot and filed it fairly smooth and used it as a flap weight on my bag for a few years until I sold that bag. Now it is just sitting on my little trophy case.
Yep, fun times.
Post by: Uncle Russ on January 17, 2017, 04:08:25 AM
I enjoy shooting also, I suspect it's somewhere down deep in my DNA, but it's there and it is a force to be reckoned with once I get the shootin fever...you all know the fever and it's bad, perhaps something akin to that of a junkie needing a fix.
Once that fever kicks in there's no know antidote, at least that I'm aware of that will make it go away, the best I can do is go pop some caps, strike some flint, smell some smoke, and life suddenly becomes good again.
I enjoy most the camaraderie amongst shooters. My highlight of any match is the attitude of the group at the time of the shoot. Win, loose, or draw, If everyone is enjoying themselves, it was a great shoot.
I don't always shoot just to win, although it is a bonus to shoot well, but I will pay my money and go to a match because I love that feeling of being with other likeminded people doing the thing we enjoy most...shootin!!
Everyone laughing, joking, tellin a few tall tales of great huntin trips past, is all in good. clean. fun. period.
However, One sour apple in the bunch can run a great day for a lot of people.
Negative remarks, are unsolicited, unneeded, and totally uncalled for.
If you show up at a match where I'm the booshway or Range Master, and you display an attitude, wanting to argue, or taking cheap shots at the other shooters, and I even remotely feel that's having an effect on the shooters, you're gone...right then and there, no questions asked.
People don't come to shoot for nonsense like that.
The most detrimental thing to a shooters morale, in fact, his whole psychological make up, and that one thing which affects his score most, is another shooter being condescending, demeaning, and disrespectful to that shooter, or the group as a whole.
There's typically one in every crowd, and he's soon recognized as soon as he opens his mouth.
Be nice, or don't even show up at the shoot is my moto.
Uncle Russ...
Post by: rollingb on January 17, 2017, 07:13:48 PM
Post by: RobD on January 17, 2017, 07:24:54 PM
Post by: Ohio Joe on January 17, 2017, 08:16:46 PM
Post by: Maven on January 18, 2017, 08:56:14 AM
On the woods walks I attend, there's always good natured ribbing and that's part of the fun. I've only heard a raised voice (criticism) once and that's when a friend did something stupid and unsafe (twice) and was asked to leave.
Post by: Ohio Joe on January 18, 2017, 12:40:19 PM
Post by: Muley on January 18, 2017, 09:45:17 PM
So, let me say something that needs to be said. I apologize if I had an attitude and pissed some of you off. I didn't do it on purpose, but if I gave that impression it's my fault. Sometimes the written word doesn't really convey what someone is trying to say. I'll admit I was a dumb truck driver and expressing myself was never my strong point. Sometimes my life isn't going so good and I might show it in my posts. I'll have to work on that. Guys who have met me in person who knew me on forums first always say...You fooled me. I thought you were going to be a jerk. I guess what i'm saying is i'm really better in person. Don't judge me completely by my posts.
As for the postal shoots. I won't be surprised if I come in last. My vision gets worse every year and I can't see anywhere near how I could two years ago in the Mike Fink shoot. Actually, I got lucky for that shoot. Plus, now i'm shooting a flintlock which i'm not very good at, but i'm working on it. So, it would be silly for me to compete if it wasn't fun. I'll still try as hard as I can, but that's actually fun for me. Even if i'm getting whipped if i'm trying i'm having a good time.
So, that's about it. Give me another chance and I won't let you down.
Post by: rollingb on January 18, 2017, 10:24:05 PM
Quote from: "Muley"
I have a little voice in my head that this is pointed at me. I think you guys have me all wrong. When I used to go to shoots I was the one making everybody laugh. Of course shooting is fun. I wouldn't do it if it wasn't. The only thing I ever did in my life that wasn't fun was work and at least I was getting paid for that. I couldn't not have a good time if I have a gun in my hand.I'm willing to do that. :shake
So, let me say something that needs to be said. I apologize if I had an attitude and pissed some of you off. I didn't do it on purpose, but if I gave that impression it's my fault. Sometimes the written word doesn't really convey what someone is trying to say. I'll admit I was a dumb truck driver and expressing myself was never my strong point. Sometimes my life isn't going so good and I might show it in my posts. I'll have to work on that. Guys who have met me in person who knew me on forums first always say...You fooled me. I thought you were going to be a jerk. I guess what i'm saying is i'm really better in person. Don't judge me completely by my posts.
As for the postal shoots. I won't be surprised if I come in last. My vision gets worse every year and I can't see anywhere near how I could two years ago in the Mike Fink shoot. Actually, I got lucky for that shoot. Plus, now i'm shooting a flintlock which i'm not very good at, but i'm working on it. So, it would be silly for me to compete if it wasn't fun. I'll still try as hard as I can, but that's actually fun for me. Even if i'm getting whipped if i'm trying i'm having a good time.
So, that's about it. Give me another chance and I won't let you down.
Post by: Ohio Joe on January 19, 2017, 12:40:59 AM
Quote from: "rollingb"
Quote from: "Muley"I have a little voice in my head that this is pointed at me. I think you guys have me all wrong. When I used to go to shoots I was the one making everybody laugh. Of course shooting is fun. I wouldn't do it if it wasn't. The only thing I ever did in my life that wasn't fun was work and at least I was getting paid for that. I couldn't not have a good time if I have a gun in my hand.I'm willing to do that. :shake
So, let me say something that needs to be said. I apologize if I had an attitude and pissed some of you off. I didn't do it on purpose, but if I gave that impression it's my fault. Sometimes the written word doesn't really convey what someone is trying to say. I'll admit I was a dumb truck driver and expressing myself was never my strong point. Sometimes my life isn't going so good and I might show it in my posts. I'll have to work on that. Guys who have met me in person who knew me on forums first always say...You fooled me. I thought you were going to be a jerk. I guess what i'm saying is i'm really better in person. Don't judge me completely by my posts.
As for the postal shoots. I won't be surprised if I come in last. My vision gets worse every year and I can't see anywhere near how I could two years ago in the Mike Fink shoot. Actually, I got lucky for that shoot. Plus, now i'm shooting a flintlock which i'm not very good at, but i'm working on it. So, it would be silly for me to compete if it wasn't fun. I'll still try as hard as I can, but that's actually fun for me. Even if i'm getting whipped if i'm trying i'm having a good time.
So, that's about it. Give me another chance and I won't let you down.
As am I.
Post by: RobD on January 19, 2017, 06:07:50 AM
Post by: Muley on January 19, 2017, 12:58:05 PM
Now that would have been humor to me in the past, but i'm willing to bet everybody would take it the wrong way. I have some work to do.
Just kidding Rob. ( I may have to say that a lot in the future)
Post by: Uncle Russ on January 19, 2017, 01:04:10 PM
Quote from: "Rob DiStefano"
aye - everyone needs a second chance to prove themselves. :hairy
Uncle Russ...
Post by: Hanshi on January 19, 2017, 04:21:51 PM
Post by: RobD on January 19, 2017, 04:54:03 PM
Post by: Muley on January 19, 2017, 04:57:37 PM
Post by: Maven on January 19, 2017, 06:24:33 PM
Post by: Ohio Joe on January 19, 2017, 08:21:38 PM
One of our first orders of business here at the TMA during our founding was our Postal Matches, and we've had them every since, which IMHO is a testament to our TMA members, who are the finest folks around as far as I'm concerned and I thank each and every one of you who have supported this long standing program.
Post by: Winter Hawk on January 24, 2017, 07:02:31 PM
I was tickled to see the TMA Postal Matches available. I don't get out to shoot with other folks much, never have been in a position to go to rendezvous or anything like that. Well, that's a little misleading; when I lived in Oregon in the late '80s I shot with the Forest Hills Black Powder Brigade and had a whole lot of fun on the monthly trail walks, but that was only for a short time before I went back to Alaska. I have been shooting the NMLRA Muzzleblasts postal shoots but those have ended now, so I really look forward to seeing who I need to beat out for last place here....
~WH~
Post by: sse on January 24, 2017, 08:53:37 PM
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so I really look forward to seeing who I need to beat out for last place here....When the postal matches first started I inaugurated a "basement award' for the shooter who came in last. It was an ugly looking object, given to me by the first President of the TMA, and made the rounds being passed from one to the other each month. It is said to have mortified some of them into shooting better so they would never have to gaze at it again, it was that bad. One could get nightmares.
Then at some point, we lost track of it and I tried to back track and find who was the last one saddled with it, but it never turned up.
Post by: Ohio Joe on January 24, 2017, 09:22:05 PM
Post by: Uncle Russ on January 24, 2017, 09:24:41 PM
Quote from: "sse"
Quoteso I really look forward to seeing who I need to beat out for last place here....When the postal matches first started I inaugurated a "basement award' for the shooter who came in last. It was an ugly looking object, given to me by the first President of the TMA, and made the rounds being passed from one to the other each month. It is said to have mortified some of them into shooting better so they would never have to gaze at it again, it was that bad. One could get nightmares.
Then at some point, we lost track of it and I tried to back track and find who was the last one saddled with it, but it never turned up.
I remember that!
That thing hung around for quite awhile, I never did get to see it, and it was said to be indescribable by those who had the misfortune of "earning" it.
Often wished it would show back up, but everybody claimed innocence and it is no longer what it once was.
To bad!
Glad to have you on board Winter Hawk, looking forward to some good times once this weather breaks.
"First to finish last"....gotta remember that one Joe!
Uncle Russ...
Post by: Ohio Joe on January 24, 2017, 10:01:31 PM
Post by: Ohio Joe on January 27, 2017, 12:34:22 PM
Post by: Winter Hawk on January 27, 2017, 01:34:19 PM
~WH~
Post by: Muley on January 31, 2017, 11:15:31 AM
I have too many medical problems to continue hunting and if i'm not hunting there's no sense in owning a gun anymore. I've sold out all I have related to guns and hunting.
I'm going to live out my years fly fishing and taking it easy.
Have a good shoot guys.
Post by: Riley/MN on February 03, 2017, 04:56:44 PM
Quote from: "Muley"
I'm afraid i'll have to pull out of the shoots. Sorry greyhunter.
I have too many medical problems to continue hunting and if i'm not hunting there's no sense in owning a gun anymore. I've sold out all I have related to guns and hunting.
I'm going to live out my years fly fishing and taking it easy.
Have a good shoot guys.
Man, I am sorry to hear that Pete.
Post by: sse on February 08, 2017, 02:21:05 PM
Post by: Hanshi on February 08, 2017, 03:02:13 PM
Post by: Mad Irish Jack on February 13, 2017, 10:11:54 PM
Post by: rollingb on February 13, 2017, 10:25:14 PM
Post by: Uncle Russ on February 13, 2017, 11:17:50 PM
Uncle Russ...
Post by: sse on February 14, 2017, 09:15:07 AM
Quote from: "Mad Irish Jack"
Shooting Matches, WOW. NOOOOOO! I do not need a reason to do that. I figure I got guns, powder, balls, targets, time, ranges, and most of all a digging desire to enjoy a bang up time. Lets shoot. I go to paper shoots, not my favorite, but I do it. I go to woodswalk, my hunting pratice. Rendezvous shoots lots of shooting and fun all over. I go to my club, by myself or with whoever wants to share the joy. just to shoot or to shoot postal targets. If you give me powder, patch, ball, a gun and say shoot, I don't ask why; you just have to tell me to stop to get your stuff back. Anything related to the sport of muzzleloading is comradery, making new friendships, rekindling old and lifelong friendships. Sharing and getting ideas and information, just enjoying free. I've shot great, I've shot horrible and everything in between; but it's all the same to me.The man is obviously a member of the TMA!
Post by: Maven on February 14, 2017, 02:41:40 PM
(Don't ask how I know this!)
Post by: Hanshi on February 14, 2017, 03:06:47 PM
Post by: Winter Hawk on February 15, 2017, 09:05:18 AM
~Kees~
Post by: Uncle Russ on February 15, 2017, 02:10:51 PM
Quote from: "Hanshi"
I won't be doing any shooting for a while. I have had cataracts removed from both eyes over the past three weeks; with the left one done yesterday. I'll be needing reading and shooting glasses soon as they stabilize.Sorry to hear ya won't be shooting all that much, but getting those cataracts taken care of is going to be a blessing1
After ya heal up, and start shooting again, would sure like to see you here shootin with us.
Uncle Russ...
Post by: Ohio Joe on March 16, 2017, 07:58:26 PM
Post by: JStanley on April 04, 2017, 10:57:48 AM
I'm afraid i'll have to pull out of the shoots. Sorry greyhunter.
I have too many medical problems to continue hunting and if i'm not hunting there's no sense in owning a gun anymore. I've sold out all I have related to guns and hunting.
I'm going to live out my years fly fishing and taking it easy.
Have a good shoot guys.
Aw Pete, don't throw in the towel! Those who can do, those who can't teach. Surely there's someone in your life who could benefit from all your experience? Find a kid to teach the love of the sport and you'll bless another generation. :bl th up