Author Topic: The 4th Almost Annual New River Valley Mortar and Cannon Shoot (4AANRVM&CS) (Read 3102 times)

Cat Whisperer · « **Reply #30 on:** June 12, 2011, 10:47:55 AM »

A couple of series of Mr Gadget --

Cat Whisperer · « **Reply #31 on:** June 12, 2011, 10:49:14 AM »

And --

Cannoneer · « **Reply #32 on:** June 12, 2011, 10:50:09 AM »

You did a fine job with the pics, Cat; and I'm glad you all had a great time (some nice artillery pieces).
I'm also relieved to know that you finally got around to awarding Richard's (The Not Happy About It) donated prizes at this years shoot.

Maybe I'll drop the curmudgeon a line to see if this news has the power to arouse him from his slumbers.

Cat Whisperer · « **Reply #33 on:** June 12, 2011, 11:04:44 AM »

Thanks, John. I hope he's well. The awards were WELL received.
I think it was Bruce that donated a can of Goex for a prize of mortar marksmanship.

Cat Whisperer · « **Reply #34 on:** June 12, 2011, 11:05:47 AM »

Ribeye!

Cat Whisperer · « **Reply #35 on:** June 12, 2011, 11:07:59 AM »

Some more precision shooting:

Cat Whisperer · « **Reply #36 on:** June 12, 2011, 11:11:50 AM »

Let me add that we had MAXIMUM cooperation here.

Just two rules:
a) powder over there, shooting over here and
b) the firing person appointed his safety officer who's SOLE responsibility was to keep us all alive.

You will see good examples of procedures in the pictures.

Cat Whisperer · « **Reply #37 on:** June 12, 2011, 11:20:28 AM »

Down range series --

Cat Whisperer · « **Reply #38 on:** June 12, 2011, 11:22:28 AM »

Impact --

Cat Whisperer · « **Reply #39 on:** June 12, 2011, 11:52:27 AM »

The frequent flyers:

little seacoast · « **Reply #40 on:** June 12, 2011, 02:34:53 PM »

Thanks for the pictures Tim, Carol says thank you for the compliment too (dark looks in my direction, why can't you......). Yeah that's my 50 cal box. Keep or give the powder to some deserving souls, I'll pay for return shipping on the rest. BTW that's my Poolball and can Coehorns you pictured. I also thank you for not mentioning the fact that I managed to screw up the four Krupp Mortar opening barrage due to a loading sequence error, better luck next time.
We both had a great time and enjoyed the fine company and food (rib eyes no less!). How often do you get a gracious host who's hobby is cooking for other folks? Many thanks to the property owners for allowing us to come and shot. Best Regards, LS & Carol.

rampa room artillery · « **Reply #41 on:** June 12, 2011, 04:37:15 PM »

awsome, I feel bad for the tree, that we hit a few times, still waiting for more pics, I know you have them,

Cat Whisperer · « **Reply #42 on:** June 12, 2011, 05:07:56 PM »

More pix --

Cat Whisperer · « **Reply #43 on:** June 12, 2011, 05:09:03 PM »

and more pix --

Zulu · « **Reply #44 on:** June 12, 2011, 05:12:10 PM »

Is that a 1919 in the background? And what does Kabar have tucked into his belt?
Zulu

Cat Whisperer · « **Reply #45 on:** June 12, 2011, 05:20:35 PM »

Quote from: Zulu on June 12, 2011, 05:12:10 PM

Is that a 1919 in the background? And what does Kabar have tucked into his belt?
Zulu

That's Mr G's SEMI 1919A4 shortened a bit. Depending on the pix either a 1911 or a vintage Artillary Luger.

Cat Whisperer · « **Reply #46 on:** June 12, 2011, 05:22:08 PM »

and more pix --

Cat Whisperer · « **Reply #47 on:** June 12, 2011, 05:23:27 PM »

and still even more pix --

Cat Whisperer · « **Reply #48 on:** June 12, 2011, 05:24:17 PM »

# ...163 is my favorite! That's Dale right in the middle of it all!

Cat Whisperer · « **Reply #49 on:** June 12, 2011, 05:28:16 PM »

Pete - I'll get it shipped in a day or two!

Tomorrow I drive down to Charlotte, NC to pick up my rib at the airport!

That's all the pix for now. There are a few more, nothing spectacular or much different.

I have the full size (14MP) jpgs if needed.

rampa room artillery · « **Reply #50 on:** June 12, 2011, 05:56:55 PM »

so? now that everyone is looking at the pics, who is coming next year, who have we talked into coming.? I know i am.
It was a blast, I plan to make a whole weekend out of it tho, no more shooting allday then driving for 300 and some miles home. we need toget together more then just once a year to shoot. maybe we can find another place to shoot so we dont take advantage of any one land owner.
what a wonderful place to shoot tho, it was great. thanks tim for arranging all of this.

rick bryan

Cat Whisperer · « **Reply #51 on:** June 12, 2011, 07:49:15 PM »

Rick - Thanks, this indeed was MY pleasure.

The size is about as big as it should be. Any larger and one looses the personal contact amoungst the folks participating.

We certainly can do this more often - perhaps closer to the beach?

KABAR2 · « **Reply #52 on:** June 13, 2011, 01:42:34 AM »

Quote from: Zulu on June 12, 2011, 05:12:10 PM

Is that a 1919 in the background? And what does Kabar have tucked into his belt?
Zulu

First I want to say I had a great time and enjoyed good company of good people.

Zulu,
That my friend is my carry gun a Para Ordnance P-14-45 I had just refinished it a month or so back
and while there I did shoot it ..... that is after removing the firing pin safety which malfunctioned
and kept the firing pin from striking the primer.... those added non John Browning bits & pieces could
get a person killed! at least I only had to suffer embarrassment of it not firing under friendly circumstances.

CW where is the photo of Carol wearing her special had during the opening ceremonies?

More photos! and no I don't have any I forgot my camera......
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Microboomer · « **Reply #53 on:** June 13, 2011, 01:59:26 AM »

Wow! looks like a great event. I would have been there If I hadn't been attending a workshop in Georgia - the site is less than a 3 hour's drive from my house. Hope to make it next year!
andy

little seacoast · « **Reply #54 on:** June 13, 2011, 02:53:21 AM »

Allen, I'm fighting with the picture program on this computer. As soon as I'm victorious there will be some more pics- you with helmet and pistol, Carol with helmet, Rich making smoke, enormous grins on several mugs....... LS

Zulu · « **Reply #55 on:** June 13, 2011, 03:18:47 AM »

Pic #157 has little blue canisters with white tops. They look like Cadweld shot canisters. What a good idea.
Zulu

MR.GADGET · « **Reply #56 on:** June 13, 2011, 03:56:47 AM »

Quote from: Zulu on June 13, 2011, 03:18:47 AM

Pic #157 has little blue canisters with white tops. They look like Cadweld shot canisters. What a good idea.
Zulu

Little bigger then that, they are larger then film tubes.
Hold 500-600 grns. for the big gun. Thats Ricks 24 lb mortar. 5.67" ? bore....

I had a great time, lots of smoke and powder, had fun........
Great people, cannons, food and fun, thanks to all......

Not a bad trip 3 hr trip....

MR.GADGET · « **Reply #57 on:** June 13, 2011, 03:59:37 AM »

Rick, BTW wanted to ask, what ever happened to the cast 24 pound tubes? Get them back? on to another turner yet?

Cat Whisperer · « **Reply #58 on:** June 13, 2011, 04:02:21 AM »

John -

Glad to see you made it back OK.

We enjoyed your toys much!

rampa room artillery · « **Reply #59 on:** June 13, 2011, 04:08:57 AM »

at latest I will be dropping them off at artillery shoot, and getting them back at fall nationals.

rick bryan