Twelve shooters enjoyed perfect Fall weather — no wind, and comfortable temperature. We had four squads of three shooters, so the match swiftly proceeded, yet everyone had ample time to complete their sighters and shots for record. Joel even managed to shoot his original 1878 Springfield Trapdoor in between relays.
Mark Johnson won another Mil-Sil match this month, greatly besting his last month’s performance. “How’d you do it, Mark?” “I brought a better rifle this time!”
Mark also knocked down the most Rams (9; Joel had 7) while the remainder of the shooters struggled to find their mark. (I blame the weather because we’ve grown accustomed to shooting in high wind; freezing temps; rain; snow; and unhealthy air!)
| Name | Rifle(s) | Chickens | Turkeys | Pigs | Rams | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mark J. | M1 Garand | 6 Offhand |
2 | 10 | 9 | 27 |
| Sylvan A. | M1A | 4 Offhand |
5 | 10 | 5 | 24 |
| Joel M. | Finnish M39 | 5 Offhand |
5 | 6 | 7 | 23 |
| Rick H. | M1A | 10 | 1 | 7 | 4 | 22 |
| Dave R. | 1903A3; 1898 Krag | 4 Offhand |
5 | 9 | 2 | 20 |
| Jim K. | M1 Garand | 3 Offhand |
2 | 6 Offhand |
6 | 17 |
| Russell H. | M1A | 8 | 1 | 6 | 2 | 17 |
| Roger B. | M1A & a black plastic thingy | 4 | 3 | 6 | 2 | 15 |
| Jim B. | M1 Garand | 4 Offhand |
4 | 4 Offhand |
1 | 13 |
| Hannah G. | M1A | 1 Offhand |
5 | 7 | 0 | 13 |
| Marty D. | M1 Garand; M1 Carbine; Mini 14 | 2 Offhand |
1 Offhand |
1 Offhand |
1 Offhand |
5 |
| Filipe D. | K31 & Marlin Lever Action | 1 Offhand |
0 Offhand |
2 Offhand |
0 Offhand |
3 |
Here’s the handicap standing for the next match on Saturday, November 20th:
| Name | Chickens | Pigs | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mark J. | ⊕ | ⊕ | |
| Joel | ⊕ | ⊕ | |
| Sylvan | ⊕ | ⊕ | |
| Phil | ⊕ | ⊕ | |
| Dave Roberts | ⊕ | ⊕ | |
| Jim K. | ⊕ | ⊕ | |
| Jim B. | ⊕ | ||
| David Hillis | ⊕ | ||
| Dave England | ⊕ | ||
| Will | ⊕ |