Archive for April, 2009

Hi guys, I’ve been home for a day or so, and I’d like to discuss some things moving forward to Lodi. The team, as a whole performed very well; there were issues, however. Equipment There were shooters with too hot of loads, improperly sized brass, and sights that were not level. These are all, basic,… »

I got a bit behind on the blog entries…my apologies. Analyzing scores and reviewing plot sheets threatened to bury me in Dennis Flaharty’s motor home (parked on the range, HDTV, A/C, hot coffee, wireless internet…really roughing it!).Thank God for Tom Whitaker, who took control of the firing line for most of the weekend. Each shooter… »

I’m having some drama posting pics to the blog. Here’s a link to my Flickr account. Alternately, click on the link in the Blogroll (below and right of the home page)…. »

The day began with a brief from the Captain, Dennis Flaharty. The team would be broken down into squads. Each coach (Jim O’Connell, Bob Meade, Rick Hunt, Gary Rasmussen, and Gene Rucks) would have a squad each firing order. Due to a scheduling conflict, we had no pit pullers for todays shoot. The sixth squad… »

Arrived last night and was treated to a sumptuous meal at chez Gamboa. Bob and Janet Gamboa have opened up their lovely home, generously allowing me to bask in the glow of the good life. Deer and wild turkeys abound on this hilltop property about 15 miles from the range. Today most of the prospective… »

If you haven’t dropped by, definitely check out the 2011 World Championship website.  Everything you ever wanted to know about the event in… »

After a successful showing at the South African Bisley Union’s 80th Anniversary Matches, the U.S. National and Goodwill Touring teams are on their way home. We thank our South African hosts for their extraordinary and gracious hospitality.  We look forward to seeing old and new friends on the international teams again very… »

Initial word from Emil that our team came in second in the Protea Match behind the South African team by 10 V’s.  England rounded out the top three in what he says was a great match with tremendous effort from all the teams. I believe the scores are: South Africa 1773 – 186v USA 1773… »

Tom Whitaker won today’s 3-shot, sudden death shoot off against England’s Jon Underwood for the Free State… »

The USA won the RSA International match today! Results: 1st USA 1172.157 2nd England 1169.155 3rd South Africa 1169.135 Emil will have pictures and more details up when he’s able to get online.  Scott’s got some details on his… »