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david636
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I’m a new guy at this sport, having watched the ARA Nationals at my home club (Benchrest Rifle Club) a couple of weeks ago and catching the bug.
I have none of the ‘standard’ equipment, just a modified 10/22, a cheap front rest and a bag rear rest, and using Wolf MT ammo. I called Joe Besche (United Sportsmen’s Cub, Jefferson City Missouri) and ask if it would be okay to show up and shoot, his response was very positive. I took the plunge, showed up, and shot 6 cards. What a great time!! My wife came with me and she also had a good time (She really enjoyed listening to Joe talk to himself during the match).
I just wanted to say ‘thank you’ to all the shooters that were at United Sportsmen’s Club on Saturday. For a new guy, showing up and not knowing what to expect, everyone made me and my wife feel welcome. I had several shooters offer rifles, one piece rests, and flags that I could have used for the day. All the (dumb) questions I asked were answered; everyone kind enough to let me look over their equipment and encouragement was offered at every turn. Thankfully no on laughed at my stuff (at least not that I could hear).
I’m hoping to shoot the next three more tournaments during September; this weekend at Benchrest, the 26th at Owensville, and the 27th at Crosswinds. Hopefully, after that I’ll be in a position to starting getting some better equipment. Since my wife had a good time this weekend, she’s not objecting to my benchrest budget.
Thanks again, see you on Saturday.
I have none of the ‘standard’ equipment, just a modified 10/22, a cheap front rest and a bag rear rest, and using Wolf MT ammo. I called Joe Besche (United Sportsmen’s Cub, Jefferson City Missouri) and ask if it would be okay to show up and shoot, his response was very positive. I took the plunge, showed up, and shot 6 cards. What a great time!! My wife came with me and she also had a good time (She really enjoyed listening to Joe talk to himself during the match).
I just wanted to say ‘thank you’ to all the shooters that were at United Sportsmen’s Club on Saturday. For a new guy, showing up and not knowing what to expect, everyone made me and my wife feel welcome. I had several shooters offer rifles, one piece rests, and flags that I could have used for the day. All the (dumb) questions I asked were answered; everyone kind enough to let me look over their equipment and encouragement was offered at every turn. Thankfully no on laughed at my stuff (at least not that I could hear).
I’m hoping to shoot the next three more tournaments during September; this weekend at Benchrest, the 26th at Owensville, and the 27th at Crosswinds. Hopefully, after that I’ll be in a position to starting getting some better equipment. Since my wife had a good time this weekend, she’s not objecting to my benchrest budget.
Thanks again, see you on Saturday.
