Author Topic: Open Invitation (Read 2789 times)

35ISIT · « **on:** January 05, 2012, 10:04:02 AM »

I found the thread about where are you from? We all can't hunt together but we could shoot together. I am the State Director of IHMSA. There are three IHMSA ranges in Ky. Lawrenceburg, Crittenden and Paducah. All of us have many different interest I know. But all of us like to shoot and hunt with handguns and .22 rifles. So think about it and if it sounds like fun let me know. Some of you live within minutes of a range and may not know they even existed.

PM me or leave me a note here. I can forward you most any information you need. Matches start the first of March and run through October.

ted · « **Reply #1 on:** January 07, 2012, 08:38:42 AM »

I live in Louisville and shoot the IHMSa matches that Greg mentioned above. LOTS of FUN!!! You can bring any handgun and have my daughter involved with the .22 rifle.

35ISIT · « **Reply #2 on:** January 09, 2012, 07:51:31 AM »

Thanks for posting Ted. It is a family oriented event. We have children shoot .22 rifles. We adults even like to take a turn with our rifles. You do not have to join IHMSA or any organization to shoot. We shoot from 25 yards to 200 meters. Any adjustable sighted handgun .22 long rifle or centerfire will work. If you handgun hunt this is a good place to hone your skills.
http://www.acsc-ky.us/SilhouetteRange.php
http://www.ihmsa.org/forum/viewforum.php?f=35

35ISIT · « **Reply #3 on:** February 04, 2012, 07:16:13 AM »

BTT My invitation still stands. Our season starts on March the 4th in Lawrenceburg. Come see us. Crittenden's first match is march 18th.

keith44 · « **Reply #4 on:** February 08, 2012, 08:29:50 PM »

Ok, I live in Webster county, what's close to me??

I handgun hunt for deer, but prefer blackpowder for everything else.

35ISIT · « **Reply #5 on:** February 11, 2012, 08:32:00 AM »

Quote from: keith44 on February 08, 2012, 08:29:50 PM

Ok, I live in Webster county, what's close to me??

I handgun hunt for deer, but prefer blackpowder for everything else.

PM sent

keith44 · « **Reply #6 on:** February 11, 2012, 10:09:51 AM »

message received, thanks for the info!! I'll see what I can do to get down there and check out a match or two.

Thanks for the open invite as well

Keith

35ISIT · « **Reply #7 on:** February 12, 2012, 04:49:10 AM »

Keith, Sent you another PM. If you go to a match let me know in advance.

I know there are some more that live near the ranges. Hoping to hear from you.

keith44 · « **Reply #8 on:** February 12, 2012, 10:45:46 AM »

So about the .22 matches, My .22 LR rifle is an open sighted lever gun (Browning BL-22 carbine) shooting for group size from formal match postions just does not fit this rifle. What action type are most competitors using? and what are the "games" played?

and yes, I received the PM,

I am asking here so maybe others with similar questions will have the answers here. I know my lever action and my 44 year old eyes are not good for bench rest competitions

Old Syko · « **Reply #9 on:** February 12, 2012, 12:15:15 PM »

I shot at Lawrenceburg back in the mid to late 80s and met some good folks including an elderly local with a model 19 Smith that amazed me. Do they still have the downhill chickens? I may have to get back over there again.

35ISIT · « **Reply #10 on:** February 13, 2012, 10:24:08 AM »

Quote from: Old Syko on February 12, 2012, 12:15:15 PM

I shot at Lawrenceburg back in the mid to late 80s and met some good folks including an elderly local with a model 19 Smith that amazed me. Do they still have the downhill chickens? I may have to get back over there again.

They are not as downhill as they used to be. We upgraded all our targets to mechanical reset some years ago. We now have 5 different size of targets. Everything a long range handgun shooter/hunter would want to shoot at. Rimfire and centerfire. We even shoot .22 rifles with 1 rest just for fun.

My invitation is open to those that have been to a match before also. Would love to have you come on March 4th. We shoot rain or shine, hot or cold.

35ISIT · « **Reply #11 on:** February 16, 2012, 06:58:56 AM »

Quote from: keith44 on February 12, 2012, 10:45:46 AM

So about the .22 matches, My .22 LR rifle is an open sighted lever gun (Browning BL-22 carbine) shooting for group size from formal match postions just does not fit this rifle. What action type are most competitors using? and what are the "games" played?

and yes, I received the PM,

I am asking here so maybe others with similar questions will have the answers here. I know my lever action and my 44 year old eyes are not good for bench rest competitions

Keith I'm sorry to reply so slowly. I don't know how I missed this.

In Paducah as well as Lawrenceburg we divide up in 4 categories with .22 rifles. Scoped and open sighted with one rest and scope and open sighted standing. I'm not sure if they divide up into classes in Paducah. In Lawrenceburg we just lump everyone into 1 class in each category they shoot. You shoot at 40 targets. 10 chickens @ 25 yards 10 pigs @ 50 yards 10 tarkeys @ 75 yards and 10 rams @ 100 yards. In Paducah they have 1 size of target to shoot at. In Lawrenceburg we have 3 different size targets at those distances you can shoot at.

To answer your question about action types. I would say most are bolt actions with some Ruger 10-22s thrown in. Everything from target guns to regular hunting guns. When I shoot the rifle category I use my 14" T C Contender that I use to shoot pistol silhouette with. The main thing is to have fun. I think you will be surpised how well you BL-22 will do. I hope this helps.

Old Syko · « **Reply #12 on:** February 16, 2012, 02:04:08 PM »

Quote from: 35ISIT on February 16, 2012, 06:58:56 AM

The main thing is to have fun. I think you will be surpised how well you BL-22 will do. I hope this helps.

The main thing I learned when I participated was that the equipment didn't matter nearly as much as one's ability with it. Reference my comment above about the old dude with the model 19. My gun was worth more than his truck, gun, dog and a few other things yet he made everyone there look like fools. Run what you brung so to speak and run it well and everyone will be on your side no matter the outcome.

keith44 · « **Reply #13 on:** February 16, 2012, 07:45:35 PM »

Quote from: Old Syko on February 16, 2012, 02:04:08 PM

Quote from: 35ISIT on February 16, 2012, 06:58:56 AM
The main thing is to have fun. I think you will be surpised how well you BL-22 will do. I hope this helps.

The main thing I learned when I participated was that the equipment didn't matter nearly as much as one's ability with it. Reference my comment above about the old dude with the model 19. My gun was worth more than his truck, gun, dog and a few other things yet he made everyone there look like fools. Run what you brung so to speak and run it well and everyone will be on your side no matter the outcome.

True enough. I showed a fellow a thing or three on the trap line one year. Me in jeans, t-shirt, and packin' a 20 ga 870 express (that I had altered slightly to fit me and polished till it was as slick as the old wingmasters, with some barrel work and a polished out extended choke tube) I shot 99 that day, the guy next to me packin a Purdy o/u in 28 ga, dressed to the 9's, and talked the talk shot a 65.

Now if I had showed up with a plain jane bone stock as issued 870 express, no I would not have shot as well ( I actually shot a 30 the first time I tried that gun in trap) So if we are shootin mostly scoped guns off a bench I'd want a wide fore arm stock on a bolt gun, or maybe a finely tuned semi-auto

35ISIT · « **Reply #14 on:** February 17, 2012, 09:22:05 AM »

The actual sport of silhouette is shot with handguns without artificial support. Keith asked about .22 rifles and they are fun to shoot. They are normally shot standing without artificial support or prone, kneeling or sitting with one support. It is still a challenge to hit the targets with a rifle and a rest.

keith44 · « **Reply #15 on:** February 17, 2012, 12:48:55 PM »

Yup, I'm gonna hafta check out a match or two...

35ISIT · « **Reply #16 on:** February 18, 2012, 05:10:47 AM »

Glad to hear your going to give it a try Keith. I assume you are going to Paducah as it is the closest to you. Don't forget to contact the match directors before going.

keith44 · « **Reply #17 on:** February 18, 2012, 05:51:38 AM »

yes I'll be looking in at the Paducah matches, and I will call when I know which matches I will want to attend (dates that are free from my work schedule)

35ISIT · « **Reply #18 on:** February 27, 2012, 08:13:33 AM »

The 1st match of the year is this weekend on March 4th in Lawrenceburg. Start time is 10:00am. If anyone has an interest and needs more info contact me here before friday March 2nd.

Da-Law-Dawg · « **Reply #19 on:** March 04, 2012, 09:50:57 PM »

Quote from: 35ISIT on February 27, 2012, 08:13:33 AM

The 1st match of the year is this weekend on March 4th in Lawrenceburg. Start time is 10:00am. If anyone has an interest and needs more info contact me here before friday March 2nd.

Greg,
Thanks for the invite and introduction to IHMSA!!

I attended the match yesterday in Lawrenceberg and had a ball. This was my first foray into the world of IHMSA and shooting steel. All I can say is that I am hooked!! I dove right in shooting BB UAS with my Contender 7 TCU and 6.5 JDJ barrels. Was tickled pink with 34/40 and 36/40 respectively!!
If anyone is interested in giving it a try, the guys at Anderson County are great! Offered a lot of good advice and a great atmosphere to ease into the sport. Save for the weather (think it hovered at about 31 degrees without the windchill), a good time was had by all. I can honestly say, this was a great experience and I forsee a check going in the mail to IHMSA for a membership.
Greg, thanks again! I'll see you guys in April!! Hopefully, have a IHMSA # next time I show up. Will even see if I can get David fired up and have him drag his TC up there for a whirl!

35ISIT · « **Reply #20 on:** March 05, 2012, 07:44:55 AM »

Dawg, Thanks for the kind words. It was great meeting you. All can go to this link and view a match report of the day. http://www.acsc-ky.us/SilhouetteRange.php Hope to meet some more from this board soon.

35ISIT · « **Reply #21 on:** March 21, 2012, 08:12:48 AM »

Lawrenceburg's next match is April 1st. Hope to see you there. My invitation still stands. Remember there are two other ranges in the state. If you live close to one of them they would love to have you.