Alvin C. York shoot

[Tennessee_Jed]

Anyone else headed to Pall Mall on the 28th?

 

[Wobblyshot1]

Most of the youngsters on this site probably don't even know who he was much less what a shoot with his name as a handle is.
It's slipped up on me again this year and I'd love to make it even if I don't shoot.

 

[MUP]

How big a turnout do they usually have out there?

 

[PickettSFHunter]

I'll be trying to put a kid on a turkey close to there. They always gobble good at the booms!


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[Wobblyshot1]

How big a turnout do they usually have out there?

It's limited to 230 shooters. Last year there were only around 150. The match is out in the open and sometimes, as prone for this time of year, the weather is lousy. I suspect that is what happened last year to keep the numbers down.

The shoot consist of 10 matches one shot each at a X center target at 60 yards in a prone position with the muzzle of your gun supported by a "chunk". For score what's known at a string measure is taken on each target by measuring from the center of the X to the center of hole. These are then added up for a total "string". Shortest measurement wins.

Below is a link:

http://prwarner.wix.com/sergent-york-shoot#!page4/cfvg

 

[MUP]

What type of sights are allowed? I can't open the link from my phone for whatever reason.

 

[Wobblyshot1]

Sorry about that link. It worked fine on my lap top and droid. Below I copied from that link.






Target stands

As many shooters already do. It would be greatly appreciated if each shooter could bring your own target stand. In the spirit of sportsmanship, we believe that this stand should be made as small as possible as not to take up excess space on the line. This would greatly reduce the need for the continuing replacement of the existing wooden pallet backstop.



For those of you who have not competed in this particular event before, you may find the following helpful information before arriving at shoot.



RIFLE

The rifle may be either flint or percussion ignition, of either the traditional hunting or traditional target type, with no limit as to weight or caliber. The rifle may not be equipped with a false muzzle. No in-line actions, thumbhole stocks will be allowed.



FRONT SIGHT

The front sight may be a blade, pin-head, post or barleycorn. The use of Shaders is permitted.



Rear sights

All rear open sights must be at least six inches forward of the breech end of the barrel. They must have a U, V, or rectangular opening, as wide at the top as any part of the notch. Adjustable rear open sights have in the past and will continue to be permitted. However, no adjustment may be made to the sites after the beginning of the competition. And adjustment screws should be covered with either wax or tape. The use of Shaders is permitted.

 

[Tennessee_Jed]

Gremlins are really messing with my practice time, they've carried off a brass powder flask and the pan for the scale that I measure powder loads and ball weight with.

 

[Wobblyshot1]

Yep, I know what you mean. They were in my shop recently hiding things.

Hope you can get back to your practicing and when the time comes shoot yourself a 2.5" string. :tu:

 

[Tennessee_Jed]

Adding about 10 to that 2.5 would be more likely.