Whittemore Weekend sponsored by A&A Optics

[42769vette]

That's surprising... It sold out quick last year, didn't it?

I believe this is our 4th event. The first one sold out 40 slots in a couple days. By the event date we had a list of people to call if someone backed out. All of these shoots have had 30-40 shooters, so yes, the turnout is quite surprising.

 

[nad63]

95% packed and ready to roll first thing. Looking forward to the whole experience.
”shooters your preparation time begins now” is how I woke up my 11 year old son at 6 am today

 

[diveski11]

Dan and I had a great time at this event!! I'm looking forward to practicing what I learned from everyone who had a helpful tip to share. Great group of instructors, volunteers, and shooters! Our gratitude to you all - especially Alan and Mae for their generosity and hospitality I finally won something - and it's niiice! (I never win stuff.)

 

[308jake]

Dan and I had a great time at this event!! I'm looking forward to practicing what I learned from everyone who had a helpful tip to share. Great group of instructors, volunteers, and shooters! Our gratitude to you all - especially Alan and Mae for their generosity and hospitality 珞 I finally won something - and it's niiice! (I never win stuff.)

You did awesome. Thanks for spending the weekend with us.

 

[MinuteManMike]

Truly sorry to have missed the second day.

How did the shingle shooting go? Anyone hit?

 

[nad63]

Truly sorry to have missed the second day.

How did the shingle shooting go? Anyone hit?

There were several shingle hits the next day. Some of them even intentional.
Seriously though there were some excellent shooters and at least one clean target. Congrats Larry.
You were conspicuous by you abscence on Sunday. You missed a great day of shooting, history and let’s not forget the giveaway prizes curtesy of A&A Optics.

 

[Hop]

There were several shingle hits the next day. Some of them even intentional.
Seriously though there were some excellent shooters and at least one clean target. Congrats Larry.
You were conspicuous by you abscence on Sunday. You missed a great day of shooting, history and let’s not forget the giveaway prizes curtesy of A&A Optics.

I might know who shot that one.

 

[Hop]

Could be better. Groups aren't as tight as I'd like. Needs more practice.

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[nad63]

Could be better. Groups aren't as tight as I'd like. Needs more practice.

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Well it looks like you have started mastering the fundamentals.......

Nice shooting Hop (as always I might add).
Was the shingle shot your first 'cold bore' shot?
It looks about perfect to me.
Maybe you should shoot weak side next time, just like you did with pistol, or maybe over your shoulder using a mirror.

 

[Hop]

To be honest no. My 1st cold bore shot was the 100 yard bell, shot all by itself to the right. It looks like it may have just barely missed the head shot.

Did we have the shooters try this target again later in the day? I only shot it in the morning.

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[nad63]

To be honest no. My 1st cold bore shot was the 100 yard bell, shot all by itself to the right. It looks like it may have just barely missed the head shot.

Did we have the shooters try this target again later in the day? I only shot it in the morning.

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Yep this was shot again last thing before the steel Torso and dueling tree.
A couple of people got the shingle, intentionally, but dropped a shot or two on the bells.
It was HOT by then....

 

[Jump62]

Hi all, made to Cindy & Rich's home on Sunday and had a long shower to clean off all the Field Funk from two days. I would like to thank our hosts for their kindness and making me feel at home during the shoot. Another thank you is to the range boss and coaches because I needed a lot of coaching and suggestions to make the rounds hit paper. My Walther P1 that is new to me cracked the slide on the right side all the way through about a 1/32 wide. Think that was what caused the problem, I couldn't hit paper after lunch and after switching to a back-up pistol ( CZ-75b ) I was back to hitting the black. I have been shooting military weapons since 1976 and this is the first time I have had this kind of broken weapon. The silver cloud is I have found a replacement Walther slide for $30 that is thicker than the one installed in 1965 and the other slide parts can transfer over.
Next day I was shooting a PTR-32 that is a clone of a HK-91 but in 7.62 X 39, I was ready to rock and roll. Being German in design you need a special tool to adjust the rear sight turret and to make a long story short I wasn't using the tool right so that explains why after moving the sight turret it wasn't moving up or down at all. From home we found on the net ( thanks ytube ) a video on HK sight adjustment and the turret does move now. A real big thanks to all that offered help, suggestions, and one on one coaching. It was me and not the rifle, dumb grunt sydrome in effect i guess.
Wish RR was closer to me in Delaware, think your program offers a lot to shooters and love the history stories. Thanks again to all, I had a blast, met a lot of nice people and next time I hope it's cooler.
Jump62
aka Paul Rieger

 

[MinuteManMike]

There were several shingle hits the next day. Some of them even intentional.
Seriously though there were some excellent shooters and at least one clean target. Congrats Larry.
You were conspicuous by you abscence on Sunday. You missed a great day of shooting, history and let’s not forget the giveaway prizes curtesy of A&A Optics.

Believe me... I know I missed out.

To be honest, I felt a little guilty for showing up Saturday. I was so exhausted I was a little afraid I might make an unsafe move.

Sunday, I felt even worse and thought driving over an hour and then shooting would be stupidly tempting fate.

And to further make me hurt, the next Whittemore Weekend, I cannot attend because of work. Which is why I was exhausted in the first place. Oh well. Gotta suck it up....

 

[MinuteManMike]

IIRC, someone said neat weapons would be brought out on Sunday.

What interesting weaponry did I miss?

 

[42769vette]

IIRC, someone said neat weapons would be brought out on Sunday.

What interesting weaponry did I miss?

I broke out my Quigley sharps.

Actually, I pulled your card for the spotter giveaway (I'm assuming, because no one had the card I pulled). I'm sure Larry R is thanking you right now. He was pumped.

 

[gopher]

In addition to Alan’s Sharps rifle, we had an Enfield and a “US Rifle Caliber 30 M1” (aka, an M1 Garand) on the line. Lots of history between those 3 rifles...

 

[TheJoker]

In addition to Alan’s Sharps rifle, we had an Enfield and a “US Rifle Caliber 30 M1” (aka, an M1 Garand) on the line. Lots of history between those 3 rifles...

"It don't mean a thing if it don't make a PING!"

 

[Hop]

Hi all, made to Cindy & Rich's home on Sunday and had a long shower to clean off all the Field Funk from two days. I would like to thank our hosts for their kindness and making me feel at home during the shoot. Another thank you is to the range boss and coaches because I needed a lot of coaching and suggestions to make the rounds hit paper. My Walther P1 that is new to me cracked the slide on the right side all the way through about a 1/32 wide. Think that was what caused the problem, I couldn't hit paper after lunch and after switching to a back-up pistol ( CZ-75b ) I was back to hitting the black. I have been shooting military weapons since 1976 and this is the first time I have had this kind of broken weapon. The silver cloud is I have found a replacement Walther slide for $30 that is thicker than the one installed in 1965 and the other slide parts can transfer over.
Next day I was shooting a PTR-32 that is a clone of a HK-91 but in 7.62 X 39, I was ready to rock and roll. Being German in design you need a special tool to adjust the rear sight turret and to make a long story short I wasn't using the tool right so that explains why after moving the sight turret it wasn't moving up or down at all. From home we found on the net ( thanks ytube ) a video on HK sight adjustment and the turret does move now. A real big thanks to all that offered help, suggestions, and one on one coaching. It was me and not the rifle, dumb grunt sydrome in effect i guess.
Wish RR was closer to me in Delaware, think your program offers a lot to shooters and love the history stories. Thanks again to all, I had a blast, met a lot of nice people and next time I hope it's cooler.
Jump62
aka Paul Rieger

OK, well that explains the pistol. Glad you found a replacement slide!

I never knew the rear drum on an HK was height adjustable. I have seen front sight post tools & even front sight guards with holes and a special tool to adjust elevation. Hmm. Mine's a little off. I'll need to look into this.

 

[MinuteManMike]

OK... hurt me more... What was the model on the spotter (scope, I'm assuming)?

 

[42769vette]

Diamondback 20-60x60 angled head with tripod.

Nothing like a little salt in the wound.