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Howdy Pards!

Well, another shooting season is over. The pumpkin shoot was popular, as it always is.

The winners of the turkey shoot were Preskit Compadre, Jumping Jack Flash and Rick O’Shay. Nice going guys!!

Hope to see you all at the annual meeting in February of next year!

Raunchy Rick

Foreman

Howdy,

The Sept. Shoot turned out to be a little on the warm side but it was dry.  We had 25 shooters. We got to use our new 16” diameter rifle targets & 3 legged stands.  There was no problem hearing target hits because they do ring quite well!  The only reason they were black instead of white is because we had so few for set up that we ran out of time to paint them.  They will be painted white for October.

Even with the new rifle targets and the pistol targets set between 7 to 10 yards out,  we only had one clean shooter.  Congratulations BUM THUMB!!!

One topic we haven’t discussed recently is our Cowboy dress code.  We need to dress more period correct or B Western style.  Enough said.

Our Match winners are:

Class Alias
1T Jumping Jack Flash
2T Rev Dave Clayton
1D Lone Flyer
2D Kester Road Kid
DD Nawlins Kid
GF Buffalo Bruce

 

Don’t forget for our upcoming October Shoot it’ll be a dish to pass meal and you’ll need to bring a pumpkin to throw. There will also be a “Turkey Shoot” with prizes. Can’t believe this will be our last shoot for this season.

See you soon!

Raunchy Rick

Foreman

Hi Pards,

Well here we are – another 3-Day shoot is over.  I would like to THANK all the folks for their help at the Thursday set-up.  We had plenty of workers for a change, though it still took a long time – over 6 hours!

Turn out for the shoot was good. We had 45 shooters. Weather was either hot or cool and very windy.

There was a lot of lead flying for two days and a lot of targets getting hit!! The most hits were shot by Jumping Jack Flash and William Clemnos! They never missed a target for the eight stages. Good going guys!!! Don’t make them mad!

Our Match winners are:

Class Alias
2T Three Fingers
2D Lone Flyer
1T Jumping Jack Flash
DD Justin O Lawman
1GS Swisher
1D Rick O’Shay
GF Wild Will Bartell

 

 

Saturday there was a meeting to define the club’s position on target distances. There was plenty of discussion by all present. The bottom line is: pistols targets will be between 7 to 10 yards and rifle targets will be between 17 to 30 yards. This does not mean the targets will be in a straight line. Targets could be staggered within these ranges.

Look forward to seeing everyone again come the 25th.

 

Raunchy Rick

Foreman

Howdy Pards,

Not a bad turn out for a very hot day, we had 27 shooters. Always bring your pocket pistol or derringer to all shoots, even if it is not stated in match set-up.

The bright sun must have put some glare on the front sights, since we only had 2 clean shooters. Congrats go to Mathew Quigley and Tombstone!

Our Match winners are:

Class Alias
2T Rev. Dave Clayton
2D Shotgun Ron
RRT 3 Fingers
1T Jumping Jack Flash
DD Raunchy Rick
1M Matthew Quigley
1D T. Charley

 

 

Don’t forget we will be setting up for the Three Day Shoot on Thursday, August 25th.  We sure could use your help!

 

Raunchy Rick

Foreman

Howdy,

We had a nice turn out for the June shoot with 32 shooters.  That is the best attendance yet this season.  We had good support for set-up.  Thanks to all for being there.

There were no complaints, but I heard one cowpoke say it the long range was challenging.  Still, he scored 10 hits.  And wasn’t it nice to shoot out in the open for a change?

Our Match winners are:

Class Alias
2T Three Fingers
2D Capt. Thomas Griz
GF Wild Will
1T Heavy Bear
DD Raunchy Rick
1M Matthew Quigley
RRT Silver Nitrate

 

We had 4 clean shooters this month.  Way to go!  Congratulations to Three Fingers, Bristol Bisley, Wild Will, Heavy Bear.

 

See you in July.

 

Raunchy Rick

Foreman

Howdy,

Well it was another shoot from the pavilion, but not because it was raining. It seems that only one person at Shortsville takes up the job of mowing the grass in our area of play. Unfortunately, he was sick for up to three weeks before the shoot and had not been able to get the mowing equipment ready in time.

 

The help with set-up was better this time with 12 workers. We had 28 shooters on Sunday, which was also an improvement.

 

Match results for top shooters in each class are as follows: DD= Nawlins Kid, 1D = Heavy Bear, GF= Wild Will, 2D=Shotgun Ron, 2GS= Rev. Dave Clayton, 1T= Heavy Bear  There was only one clean shooter, Heavy Bear.  He is consistent.

 

Long Range results are: Speed Shot Gun= Nawlins Kid,   Single Shot Rifle= Rev. Dave Clayton,   Repeating Rifle Pistol Cal.= Shotgun Ron,  Repeating Rifle Rifle Cal. = Uncle Rog, 22 Cal Rifle=  William Clemnos,  Speed Pistol= Shotgun Ron.

 

For the June Shoot we are going to try something new, the repeating rifle rifle cal. will be shot at the same distance as the single shot rifle, hopefully at 120/125 yards. We will also put a third target out for long range in case one of the two normal ones used falls down.

 

Hopefully in June we will have short, dry grass and a full set-up of 5 stages.

See you then.

 

Raunchy Rick

Foreman

Hi Pards,

We had a pretty good turn out for the May 1, shoot – 26 gun slingers. How did you like shooting closer to the pavilion, with a lot less walking? If it had been drier, we would have set-up even closer to the pavilion. Long range was a true long range at 98 yards.

Some of the folks must have been practicing their shooting skills! We had 4 clean match shooters: Jumping Jack Flash, Wade Cooper, Wild Will and Heavy Bear (1 pistol). Nice going Pards!

The dish to pass meal was great, more than enough and real tasty. Thanks to all you chuckwagon cooks.

Hope to see you all for the May 22 shoot.

 

Raunchy Rick

Foreman

Hi Pards.

Well here we are approaching another shooting season, I know we all spent time this past winter cleaning and lubricating our shooting irons, and loading ammo. How about them cowboy duds, all washed and ironed?

As usual the first shoot of the season will be a dish to pass, which means we will shoot three stages and long range. The set-up may be a little different than we’re use to, of course wet weather may be a controlling factor.

It sure would be helpful for a little more help on Sat. for set-up. Just a reminder, the fourth Sun. of April is Easter Sunday so we have moved the shoot out to May first. See you soon.

Raunchy Rick

Foreman

Howdy Pards!

Well, another shooting season is over. Now it’s time to clean guns and reload ammo.

The pumpkin shoot seems to be very popular, so maybe next year we can expand it a little more.

The winners of the turkey shoot were Reverend Dave Clayton, Phooey and Uncle Rog. Nice going guys!!

Hope to see you all at the annual meeting in February of next year!

Raunchy Rick

Foreman

Hi Pards!

Well, it was decided by a vote at the September shoot, that you folks want to do more shooting from under the pavilion!! So, that is what we are going to be doing.

I talked to Bill Chrysler from Shortsville and he will have the tractor OUT of the pavilion for our shoots. We will also move the benches OUT from under the pavilion to give us more room. Ideas to make fake walls and stage props at the side of the pavillion for us to shoot from are being discussed too. Your ideas are welcome!!!

The October shoot will be our last shoot for the season, so be sure to REMEMBER to bring a PUMPKIN to throw and a DISH TO PASS.  We’ll be having our “ANNUAL TURKEY SHOOT” too!!! So, come prepared for a real good time!!

Raunchy Rick

Foreman

Hi Pards,

Well how about that??!  A three day shoot that only lasted two days.!!!  Think that has to be a record for our club!  Due to safety concerns related to rain on Sunday, it was decided  by all the Long Riders who were there,  NOT to shoot  the 3rd day.  As compensation, everyone who was registered for the 3-Day Shoot can shoot for FREE in September!

The 15th Annual 3-Day Cowboy Shoot had a good turn out and a good time was had  by one &  all!!!  There were 39 registered shooters.  Of these shooters,  3 did not shoot for different reasons.  Nonetheless, the support these 3 gave our club by their presence was welcomed and appreciated.

The set-up was done by the usual few.  It  took over 5 hours, but that was not  bad,  considering all that needed to be done for a 3-Day Shoot.  Thanks once again cowpokes for your help.  You make a difference!!!

Our thanks to Lefty for running the shoot on Friday.  Nice job Lefty!!

Only two shot clean matches, Wild Bill Bartell (GF) and Phooey (DD).  NICE going!!!

Looking forward to seeing all of you in September.

Raunchy Rick

PS  – This is for those cowpokes who dare to read our electronic newsletter . . .  Thanks to  ALL  the members who showed up today for the scheduled workday for their club!!   Thank you to Shorty Morty for the 3 hours of work donated.  Thanks to LPL, Nawlins Kid, Cactus Jack, Calamity Janet, RR  and Kalamity Jeanne for the 8 hours of work  donated for your benefit.

This work day was essential to repair the back side of the facade which had begun to rot and needed to have the tar paper replaced with rubberized roofing material.    This facade really has added a  lot  towards the feel of being in the old West making our shoots that much  more realistic.

Your support of your club really makes a difference.

Foreman

Howdy Pards,

Sorry I missed the July shoot. We were on vacation in Yellowstone National Park.

Heard you shot from the Pavilion because of possible rain. Otherwise, from what I heard, everything went well with the set-up, shoot, and tear-down. That just goes to show you, what a GREAT bunch of cowpokes you are!!!

Heard we had some real “crack shooters” . . Phooey, Shotgun Ron, Rick O’Shay, and Wild Will Bartell who shot ALL 4 stages clean!!! Way to go there! Also, congratulations to the Long Range Top Shooters: Bum Thumb, Sandy Steel, Phooey, Rick O’Shay, and 3 Fingers.

Heard a little “mud slinging” went on after the shoot. Sometimes, it might be tempting to just drive through the fields and mud . . BUT! need to remind everyone that we are suppose to STAY on the gravel drive and NOT cut across the open field because there are leach beds in there that we do NOT want to damage!

Til then cowpokes!
Keep them “doggies rolling!!! … RAWHIDE!!!

Raunchy Rick

Foreman

How about that folks?! We finally got to shoot in the open!! But, because it was going to be so hot, we decided to put up the canopies for those who don’t have umbrellas on their gun carts. The next time we set up canopies, we’ll position them closer to the stage and center them to stage as well.

We had a great turn out with 34 shooters for our June shoot. This means that everything moved along quite smoothly as far as the posses go. Shooting was only a few minutes late starting, so that’s not bad. Lunch took a little longer than is normal due to the heat and people walking a little slower back to the club house.

Set up was handled by the usual people . . .Elk Creek Ken, Sandy Steele, Fuller beans, Raunchy Rick, Loco Poco Lobo, Nawlins Kid, Jeremiah Grimm, Shorty Morty, Cactus Jack, and Rick O Shay. Thanks pards!!! Excellent job as always.

We had 2 real “crack shooters” . . William Clemnos and Shotgun Ron who shot ALL 4 stages clean!!! Way to go there!

It seems like people are loosing quite a bit of brass. To help solve this problem, we’re going to move the carpets further past the firing lines in order to keep the brass outta the grass!

Tear down went quite smooth despite the fact we didn’t have our full size trailer and had to use our mini trailer. Putting the targets, tables, etc. away in the new shed, was a LOT easier and faster than having to put things up into the trailer. The new shed is definitely an improvement for us and our club!

Raunchy Rick

Foreman

Greetings Pardners!

How about that May shoot weather??  We were all set for rain and all we got was sunshine!!  It was pretty nice shooting in the shade.  We had enough shooters for two posses, although we started a little late again.  This seems to happen every time we shoot in the shade.

Speaking of starting late, registration is suppose to end at 9AM.  So how about making an effort to there, with your equipment ready, BEFORE 9am?!.

As you’ll see when you come to the June shoot,  the new shed is in place.  Hopefully this week or next,  we will have the inside of the shed set-up with shelves and racks for the targets and stands.

We are planning to get more stone placed in front of the shed to make access easier. There will be a work day to spruce up the area, when we get a set date and pizza will be provided for workdays.

Don’t forget that you will get a coupon if you come out on Sat. to help with the set-up . This coupon that will take $5.00 off your shooting fee.

Looking forward to seeing you’all in June!

Raunchy Rick

PS - Donations will be accepted and appreciated to help cover the cost of the shed.

Foreman

Well here we go again!  Spring is sprung!!!  And the green is sprouting!  Get set and BE ready!!! . . .another brand NEW “Cowboy Shooting” season is about to begin in a little over 2 weeks!!!

I’m assuming you “cow folks” have loaded enough ammo to last the entire season and those shooting irons are cleaned and lubed.  Hope you’ve been down to the ole creek bed to get your duds washed.

Don’t forget, our April shoot will be a “dish to pass” shoot.  So there will be lots of good food awaiting you too!!!   I’ll have the coffee ready when we come up to the club for grub!

See you soon!

Raunchy Rick

Foreman

Greetings Pardners!

For the last shoot of the year we had 23 cowpokes who shared a very windy and chilly day. Everyone seemed to enjoy the pumpkin shoot!  Though, it was noted, that a few enjoyed it even MORE when they used deer slugs on their pumpkins!!

The turkey shoot “winners” were: Phooey, Levi Otis and Sandy Steel. Nice shooting!!

The “dish to pass” turned out quite well too with a lot of GREAT food!   THANKS to all the fine cooks and THANKS to Kalamity Jeanne, Lucky Lady, Calamity Janet, and Grimms’ Better Half for helping with the food set up. ( I do apologize, if I missed anyone.) I understand the ladies had lots of fun a ‘gabbing while the food was a cookin’!

Seems like our 2009 Long Riders Shooting “season” went by awfully fast!!  I want to be sure to THANK all the folks we shot with this year for all their help with the set-ups and tear-downs.  It makes a big difference when everyone pitches in!!  And THANKS to all who did “double duty” those times we were a little short of workers in the posses.

Hope to see you ‘all next year at the annual club meeting. We will bring the coffee and you bring ideas on how we can improve our matches!

Raunchy Rick

Foreman

Howdy Pardners!

Well, it looks like the new 10 x 20 canopy worked just fine to keep the rain off us for the Sept. shoot. We only had 23 shooters, which meant we had a minimum number of folks for 2 posses, but every thing worked out just fine!! THANKS to all you folks who went the extra distance and filled in where it was needed. I’m very impressed with you!!!

We did get started a little later than usual, but we got to lunch just after noon! Unfortunately, the heavens opened up before we could get back to the pavilion. Still, other than that . . . no problems. I’d like to thank Hawker John for going and getting my slicker from my car. Otherwise, it could have been a very wet walk back to the pavilion for this cowboy.

After lunch we shot the last stage and again, you all pitched in and got every thing picked up, “rounded up” and stored in a timely fashion. Great work by some great cowpokes!! Thanks to each and every one of you for your help.

September’s “sharp shooters” were Rev. Dave Clayton and Phooey. Both shot all stages clean!! Nice going guys!!!

October will be our last shoot for this year. You’ll need a pumpkin for our annual “PUMPKIN TOSS” AND . . . there will be a “TURKEY SHOOT” with Wegman’s gift certificates for prizes. And, while you’re planning and looking forward to a real good shoot, don’t forget that October is our “DISH TO PASS” shoot. If you have any questions about what food to bring, you can give me a call at (585) 342-5569. So come hungry! And don’t forget to BRING YOUR HONEY or your “better half” ’cause there will be plenty of GOOD FOOD to share and LOTS of FUN for ALL.

Raunchy Rick

Foreman

Hello Pardners!

How about that?! The Three Day Shoot has come and gone!! We had a good turn out this year with 43 registered shooters. The set-up was a little longer than usual. It took us 5 1/2 hours but we had the help of 15 hard working cowpokes! Thanks to one & all. We owe a special thanks to Lefty for setting-up and running the” fun shoot” to start things off Friday. Thanks Pard!

Aug. gave us some real HOT weather this year, so to make it more comfortable for everyone, we set up canopies at each stage. The only feed back we received was that ” they could be a little closer to the firing line”. This is what we need to know from you folks. We can’t improve things unless we hear from you. So, keep the feed back coming!

Speaking of making it more comfortable for you , we went through 78 pounds of ice and 40 gal. of water!! When it’s HOT it’s HOT!!! Thank God, for bits of shade and lots of ice cold water!! Think everyone breathed a sigh of relief when it was cooler, Sunday, for our last day of the shoot.

To let those of you know who did not stay for our Sat. meal, it was great!!! It arrived hot, delicious and ready to serve. We of course were ready to eat! Even Heavy Bear agreed, because he knows good food when he sees it. Lord knows he hasn’t missed too many meals!

But don’t get on his wrong side. He’s a Bear that can’t miss – at least at the 3-Day Shoot! Congratulations to Heavy Bear for a clean shoot! Also congratulations to Cactus Rattler, Ironeyes Cody, Deputy Cook, Trouble Shooter, and Jeremiah Grimm! They are at the top of their classes!

We welcomed our first junior shooter Little Whiskey to his first full shoot and first 3-Day Shoot. He got lots of respect when he shot a clean stage!!! Think he may be putting a little pressure on his dad ole Whiskey Wells. They are both top notch Cowpokes and real good workers! Glad to have them our side.

Remember, October will be our last shoot for this year and we are asking everyone to bring a “dish to pass” . It’s been a great way to celebrate another good year of shooting with the finest group of cowpokes anywhere!!

This October the Vile Bunch and all the Long Riders are extending a warm invite to all the “better halfs” to come and join us for our October “dish to pass” feast. Hope to see you all there!!! The more the merrier !!

Looking forward to seeing you in September.

Raunchy Rick

Foreman

Hi Pards!

I want to start by THANKING Trader Mose who donated a 10 by 20 canopy to our club!! This canopy works to protect our fine looking Long Riders from the cold rain and scorching sun. As it turned out we utilized it for our July shoot and the shade from the canopy and pavilion felt pretty good!!!

How about all that setup we did for RAIN and all that SUNSHINE we got instead??! Guess things worked out fine just the same.

Because we only had 23 shooters, our posse size was at a minimum. That meant that everyone had to do more than one job. It was very impressive how everyone pitched in, worked and did more than their share – without one complaint. Thanks to you all!!!

The usual crew showed up Saturday for set-up, except for Elk Creek Ken, who had a medical problem. We hope you feel better real soon Ken.

The shoot went quite well. Lunch break was at noon. We left the range hot so that anyone who wanted to shoot, could do so. Shooting was done by 1:45 PM and the tear down was completed by 2:30 PM. Again, thanks to all for your help with this.

We’ll be looking forward to hearing all the news from Loco Poco Lobo and Nawlins Kid about the SASS regional shoot they attended in New Hampshire. Rumor has it that they hobnobbed with EVIL Roy!!

Editor’s Note: Yes we did!

Looking forward to seeing one & all at the 3-Day Shoot.

Raunchy Rick

Foreman

Howdy Pards!

June turned out to be another great day for a shoot! Only just a little cooling rain for the tear down. We had 33 registered shooters. Not bad for a graduation weekend.

Next, there is something that needs to be addressed. It’s something that we do not like harp on. At our shoots we are COWBOYS! and that means we LOOK like cowboys in our dress and of course, we SHOOT like COWBOYS !!! It is all part of the fun! The concern is that a little more effort could be used to appear in more period dress. This means NO cell phone or key chains hanging from your belt. Cowboys had different things like GUNS & knives & ammunition pouches hanging from their belts! Because mostly, they just had shootin’ on their mind!! Also, cowboys had more FREEDOM from time. So, if you have to wear a wrist watch, keep your sleeves down. And, one other thing, cowboys were just too RUGGED to have manufacturer’s logos on there shirts! . . . . Enough said.

We had the usual crew for set-up. THANKS folks!!! You’e the best!!

The Vile Bunch is usually at shoots on Sundays to complete the set up at 8am. Still, with the hot weather approaching, we are going to have days when we’ll want to put the canopies up at all the stages. Having the canopies up helps to provide some cooling shade for those folks who don’t have gun cart umbrellas. Also, we could use some help to set up the new pistol targets on Sunday mornings. This would help us all to get started on time. We’d sure WELCOME your company and your help on Sunday mornings if we’ve got any other cowpokes who are “early risers” & who can lend a hand.

Looking forward to seeing you on July 26th.

Raunchy Rick – Foreman

 
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