[stewbaby]

Here are the scores from the 7/13/2019 Vintage Bolt match. Congratulations to Mr. Smith! We had a great turn out. Had some new faces as well. Glad to see all of you take the time to participate and hope you had fun. Good diversity of rifles. Thanks to all those that participated and a special thanks to those that helped with setup and take down.

 

[shoeshooter]

Congrats on the win, Lance. sorry I missed it.

 

[shoeshooter]

Just realized there was not a single 1903 or 03A3 on the line. Almost as surprising as Robert's decision to bring the Jap rifle. Just when you think you have the world all figured out...

 

[JohnDeere]

Will a mosin not even make the show either? Accurate enough? Just wondering.

 

[Col Williamson]

I brought a 03a3 but I chose to shoot the Enfield instead. There was a mosin on the line for most of the match.

 

[L Smith]

Just realized there was not a single 1903 or 03A3 on the line. Almost as surprising as Robert's decision to bring the Jap rifle. Just when you think you have the world all figured out...

At some point, I'll start shooting my 03A3 but I haven't had time to work up a load for it yet.

 

[L Smith]

Weather held out for us thank goodness and the temperature was right on. Had a good time, these bolt matches are just a blast!

 

[L Smith]

Will a mosin not even make the show either? Accurate enough? Just wondering.

Mosins are cumbersome on rapid reloads but can compete. I enjoy bringing them from time to time, especially the Finns.

 

[stewbaby]

Looking back at my pictures I’m wondering why everyone was standing on their mat? LOL

 

[stewbaby]

All our 1903A3 boys were missing unfortunately. I didn’t even think about giving Michael a bump via PM or such unfortunately. I knew Shoe had to work and Gary couldn’t make it.

Mr McArthur showed up to shoot a pistol match that was canceled so he joined us with his AR. Glad to have him.

I’ve always got rifles to loan someone if needed, we just need to make sure the ammo is covered ahead of time. Mine is mostly handloads and I wouldn’t want somebody besides me using them.

 

[K31]

Congratulations to L. Smith on the win. Good score. The weatherman fooled me again.

 

[Gunguy99]

Looking back at my pictures I’m wondering why everyone was standing on their mat? LOL

Has anyone heard from the gentleman that hurt his hand?

 

[L Smith]

:wut:

Looking back at my pictures I’m wondering why everyone was standing on their mat? LOL

Keeping our shoes clean.:lol2:

 

[Tallman2656]

I've definitely gotta practice more. That's pretty apparent.

Also have we heard how the guy with the M44 is doing?

 

[stewbaby]

I’ll let Squeezer jump in and give more details if he wants to share them but quick summary is he is good.

 

[Mr. Squirrel]

Here’s more pics from the match. Sorry I missed the mat standing. Y’all may want to reconsider standing on those, great way to get a DQ.

 

[Mr. Squirrel]

Congratulations on your win Lance. You bringing desert next match?

 

[Squeezer]

I’ll let Squeezer jump in and give more details if he wants to share them but quick summary is he is good.

I'm doing well. My sister spent 5 hours on Sunday picking out brass bits from my hand. It doesn't hurt at all and the ER gave me antibiotics to prevent infection. An Xray showed a couple of fragments that were too deep to get with tweezers, and referred me to an orthopedic surgeon to get those fragments out. Thank you to everyone on Saturday, and an extra thanks to Bobby to taking me to the ER and staying with me.

 

[JohnDeere]

Glad you're not hurt to bad..
So sounds like a kaboom? reloads? PICs of gun plz!!

 

[Squeezer]

Glad you're not hurt to bad..
So sounds like a kaboom? reloads? PICs of gun plz!!

Old surplus ammo. Was shooting 10 rounds in 80 seconds in the match. Pressed trigger, click no boom. Pulled bolt back, no round extracted. I thought the gun was empty because that is what normally happens on it when no round is in the chamber, and the magazine was empty. Loaded in 5 more rounds with stripper clip. Pulled bolt forward and tip of bullet impacted primer of cartridge still in the chamber and boom!