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Alvin C. York Memorial Shoot - Pall Mall, Tenn - March 27th, 2021
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<blockquote data-quote="Rancocas" data-source="post: 5062673" data-attributes="member: 2871"><p>Great time to be had by all, both participants and bystanders. IMO The "Valley of the Three Forks of the Wolf" is a beautiful place. Alvin York's home is open for visitors, and often the tour guides are members of the York family. Across the street from his home is Alvin's grist mill. Sometimes it is open for self-tours. Sometimes not, but you can always walk around the little park. There is camping on site, but the only facilities are port-a-potties. </p><p>There are usually on average about 200 competitors, sometime more, sometimes less, who shoot in two relays.</p><p>I attended the annual York shoot since its 2nd year up until a couple of years ago. My eyesight went downhill so I don't compete any more. I never did much good at the York shoot anyway. Can't explain it since I shot quite well here on my home range. I blame it on wind and cloud shadows that seem to constantly be passing over that field. ():~) I still got my one pound of hamburger every year, just like all the other losers. I can still see well enough for hunting purposes.</p><p>I have a 16 pound "chunkgun" that a friend and fellow competitor built for me some years ago. However, you can use any traditional style muzzleloader with open, iron sights, percussion or flintlock, and a patched round ball. No in-lines! Any caliber is allowed, but the heavier balls seem to do better for bucking the wind across that 60 yards of open range. All the firing is done from the prone position, using a "chunk" for a rifle rest.</p><p>Competitors are supposed to wear clothing styles from the 1920's or 1930's. Most just wear bib overalls and a wide tie, but some really get into the act and go full bore with the retro look. The costume is not a strict requirement to compete, but it does add to the fun. </p><p>I won't shoot this year, but I am thinking of driving up there for the day just to watch.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Rancocas, post: 5062673, member: 2871"] Great time to be had by all, both participants and bystanders. IMO The "Valley of the Three Forks of the Wolf" is a beautiful place. Alvin York's home is open for visitors, and often the tour guides are members of the York family. Across the street from his home is Alvin's grist mill. Sometimes it is open for self-tours. Sometimes not, but you can always walk around the little park. There is camping on site, but the only facilities are port-a-potties. There are usually on average about 200 competitors, sometime more, sometimes less, who shoot in two relays. I attended the annual York shoot since its 2nd year up until a couple of years ago. My eyesight went downhill so I don't compete any more. I never did much good at the York shoot anyway. Can't explain it since I shot quite well here on my home range. I blame it on wind and cloud shadows that seem to constantly be passing over that field. ():~) I still got my one pound of hamburger every year, just like all the other losers. I can still see well enough for hunting purposes. I have a 16 pound "chunkgun" that a friend and fellow competitor built for me some years ago. However, you can use any traditional style muzzleloader with open, iron sights, percussion or flintlock, and a patched round ball. No in-lines! Any caliber is allowed, but the heavier balls seem to do better for bucking the wind across that 60 yards of open range. All the firing is done from the prone position, using a "chunk" for a rifle rest. Competitors are supposed to wear clothing styles from the 1920's or 1930's. Most just wear bib overalls and a wide tie, but some really get into the act and go full bore with the retro look. The costume is not a strict requirement to compete, but it does add to the fun. I won't shoot this year, but I am thinking of driving up there for the day just to watch. [/QUOTE]
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