Monthly Match @ Wayne County Raccoon Hunters

[ROY NEAL]

Well it is approaching the 4th weekend of the month again and our design crew is getting together Wednesday night to put the finishing touches on our match for this weekend. The rumors about the stages are probally all correct. It is true that my stage designers hate all good shooters and want them to suffer like the rest of us so they have really come up with some challenging courses of fire. The hard part is going to be picking which ones to shoot. Plan on 8-9 stages with a round count around 200+, so bring 400 and everyone should be fine. I think the tons of props we have will be out on display this weekend (just a hint....)on some stages. I will say that the back bay will have one large field course in it again since so many folks commented on last months large field course. This month, you might want to bring your track shoes as the stage will require you to shoot from every corner of the entire bay....while on the move. Since many of the competitors will be attending the US Nationals next month in Las Vegas, we are trying to give our stages some of the same type of feel.

Last month the Canadian IPSC lady Champs graced us with thier presence and beat many of thier male counterparts. Sara L. may be back this month to give some of you guys an opportunity to get some dignity back (or not) as she continue to love shooting high cap match's. Some of our more distinguished shooters (ok, older gentlemen) might want to watch Mike Auger from Canada shoot this weekend. He is over 60 now and shoots like a 25 year old with his SV Open gun as he mows down courses of fire. He has finished as Top Sr. at the World Shoot before so we are going to be blessed if he shows up along with his running mate Josko Kovich also from Ontario. Many other Canadian shooters have made inquiry's about attending so it should be entertaining with so many international guests shooting along side our regulars. Plus, "Those Guys from Ohio" keep showing up. We have tried to alert the State Police about them but they somehow find a way to get here. At least they have not broken anything this year (Ryan....that is not an invitation to try to......).

Further good news-our scoring/match set up duo of Rob and Brian report that they have confirmation from Practiscore that the registration/downloading issue from last month is worked out and we should be able to start on time this month. A big Thank You goes out to all the competitors from last month that waited it out for them to come up with a solution.

Registration opens up at 8:30am again and closes at 9:30am so we can make sure everyone is squaded correctly in the Nooks. Cost is the usual $25 for nonmembers, $20 for members. If you want to shoot with your friends on one particular squad, get there early and together to squad as it is first come, first served. If you have further questions, don't hesitate to contact Brian (Too Slow), Rob (W00f) or myself. Exact round count and further stage design info will be posted later in the week.

Hope to see you on our Range................Roy

[SLM]

Hi Roy!

I've (you've???) been lucky this year. I have managed to bust something at every other match I've shot this year. Most recently I removed a steel plate from its stand.

We, Prop Breakers Inc. will be there and I'm bringing another shooter with us to get the full Michigan experience! If I'm not mistaken he is a big OSU fan so he's really looking forward to coming up!

And yes... we have secret way into MI.

There is NO stopping us!!!

Edited September 17, 2012 by SLM

[Bunchies95]

Hi Roy!

I've (you've???) been lucky this year. I have managed to bust something at every other match I've shot this year. Most recently I removed a steel plate from its stand.

We, Prop Breakers Inc. will be there and I'm bringing another shooter with us to get the full Michigan experience! If I'm not mistaken he is a big OSU fan so he's really looking forward to coming up!

And yes... we have secret way into MI.

There is NO stopping us!!!

Man if they are so worried about a few guys from Ohio sneaking into the match, only makes me wonder what they'll say when I show up from San Antonio. Might have to have you show me the secret way into MI, though I'm betting that it is a very similar route I used to take when sneaking into MI after a big fireworks shopping trip.

[SLM]

If you're coming from Texas I hope you shoot a SV or you're never gonna hear the end of it! Roy will go into convulsions! Hahaha!!!!

If it looks like you're gonna get um, detained at the border and your super secret route is compromised hit me up and I'll tell you ours.

Roy... It's a full blown invasion!

Edited September 18, 2012 by SLM

[simar]

Tech support from India will be there

[Bunchies95]

Guess I'll never hear the end of it with me shooting a plastic gun and all. I might need to make a few dry runs across the mexican border to sharpen my crossing skills. Those northern border patrol officers need to be really sharp to keep all those canadians out.

[ROY NEAL]

Mike,

You forget, the Canandians have to come North to shoot my match as we live north of the Canadian/US border. (yes, I know it sounds strange but I have to drive South to get to the Canadian border when I compete in IPSC match's). They have thier own secret ways into the country and Form 6 paperwork to help them along at the border.

As for the "other" guys from the south (ohio)......we actually like them except when they try to break all my props (Ryan....that would be you!!!). However,they are a riot to shoot with and good people to hang out with.

Thank goodness that TechSupport from India is coming back(Thank you Sim!!!!!!). You have to call and order this type of help months in advance. Otherwise you get stuck with "Peggy" from the PrimeCredit/Capital One credit card fame. Just don't hang out with him the night before the match where he is playing bartender. (strong drinks....wow). Plus, he's Canadian too...........

Ryan is right about one thing....what are you doing living where you do and not shooting a Texas gun?????? As most of the guys will tell you, don't hang out with our crew too long as I just happen to know a guy who works at a certain factory........ok, so he owns it too. But they make really, really nice stuff for me and my crew. (Thank you Brandon & Sandy!!!)

In a PM, Mike asked what we do if it rains on match day. I told him it doesn't ever rain on match day. If it happens, I think Mike gets an "invitation" to swim a victory lap in the dog pool we have or strung up at the gate for all to see. He said it.....it is all his fault. Just letting everyone know.

I am thinking 8-9 stages with no classifier this month.........all field courses. More info on Thursday after we finish with the stage design meeting on Wednesday night.

See you on the range................Roy

[Bunchies95]

Roy,

I grew up in Monroe County, so I still had to head north to get to Canada. That or swim/walk east across Erie.

You are going to have to forgive me for not shooting a Texas gun. Something about them not being on the Production gun list really makes me shy away from buying one. I have heard that if you shoot them, you are overcome by a strange desire to own one or three. I think I'll resist the Kool Aid for now.

Now for the rain comment. That was a PM so the weather gods don't get any ideas. You put it out in public. I can handle a victory lap, can you?

8 field courses for $25 is a great value. Especially if they are as challenging and fun (yes in that order) as I have heard. Most clubs in San Antonio usually do 3-4 Field courses, a standards and a classifier for $20. Rd count usually isn't above 150.

[Too_Slow]

Hi All,

Well here I am and I have some information on our match for you. We have 9 stages setup on 8 bays (no classifer) with a round count of 208 rounds if you don't miss. I happen to know that at least one stage is supposed to be all mini-targets and you can never tell about the rest. You will really want to be careful on those mini poppers with the no-shoots behind them.

Brian

[Yamaholic]

Looks to be a fun match, can't wait to shoot it.

[woof]

The setup crew set a new record today. In just a little over two hours we setup 9 stages on 8 bays.

This is going to be fun. Bring your front sight and you running shoes. I think I am going to bring oxygen for the back bay

There is little speed shoot that should be very entertaining to watch the go for broke types shoot

Hope you all will enjoy the match.

woof

[Too_Slow]

Hi All,

Well a wonderful match was had by all, and the stats are up!

Brian

[Papa Joe]

Roy, Rob, Brian and Crew,

GREAT match!!

Thanks to ALL of you for your hard and dedicated work for this match and the entire season. The stages are well thought out,challenging but fair. It will test all of your skills. For all who have the opportunity, do not miss any of these matches next season!It is well worth the trip. You WILL get your money's worth and fantastic group to shoot with! Looking forward to next season and wished we could make the last match.

Thanks

Papa

[Chris Keen]

Another excellent match again Roy. It's hard t o believe a local club can have 9 stages / 8 squads, at a club match, have it run smoothly, and all for only $25, and still make it out by 3:15pm AND have scores done the same day!!! WOW, just wow!

Great tune-up for those of us going to Nationals. You really do a great job of knowing what your customers want.

Thanks again!

[Jonathan Taliani]

Thanks for a great match guys!!! Fun and diverse stages, EXTREMELY smooth running, very nice facility, and a great group of shooters. Couldn't ask for more (except it being a little closer ).

[BillChunn]

To Everybody that helps with the matches at Raccoon:

THANKS!!!

It's good to see stages that are designed with multiple solutions, ones that make you think. Squad 1 was the height of efficiency as they were scoring targets on the Nook as the shooter was still shooting. That is a great way to keep moving through the 30+ round stages and get everything pasted and reset for the next shooter.

This will be my last visit to Raccoon for the 2012 season as next month's match has been announced as a Single Stack, Production, Revolver and Limited 10 match.

Looking forward to next year.

Bill C

Edited September 25, 2012 by HoldHard

[ROY NEAL]

Chris, John and Papa,

Thank you again for the kind words. The first ones I will share it with are the members who come out and set up. They are incredible. They "get it" and understand what we are trying to do which is give every shooter the opportunity to crash and burn. (Just kidding.....). We want to shoot good stages that challenge every skill we have and the members have really bought into that mind frame. Many of the little things that go into a stage such as target placement and where to put a no shoot for example did not come from me this match. Our staff did it.....I lost count of how many times I heard guys saying "put a no shoot on that just to give them a pause or vary the heights of the targets so guys can't just hose". I am really proud of our group as they are getting more experianced in setting up stages. The kind comments from our guests are showing others think the same as I do about our group.

As for the stage design, placement and other management/administrative issues, we are blessed to have a bunch of great people who do so much behind the scenes. Your kind words go a long way to motivating these folks to donate so much time, effort and sometimes thier own $$ to the cause.

I am just glad with all the running the back bay stage required that we didn't have anyone require oxygen after shooting it.

Thank you again to all of our competitors that keep coming back. We really do try to have something for everyone.

Next month (October 28th)our last match of the year will once again have a different theme. This year the Motor City Classic will be a Motown/Detroit Rock City event for Single Stack, Production, Revolver and Limited 10 only. Chris Bartolo (G-Man Bart) designed all the stages himself and all have a music theme/song to go along with the stage. It should be highly entertaining and from looking at the iniital stage designs, this should be a great match to come and shoot. Same price, same place and same time as usual and I will put out a reminder as we get closer to the match date.

Hope to see you on the range,

Roy

[Bunchies95]

This was a great match. Chris hit the nail on the head: $25 for 9 good stages and be done by 3-330 is impressive. Anytime I'm in the area, I'll be looking to shoot this match again. Now I just need more excuses to come to MI.

[ROY NEAL]

Michael,

You still want to come back after having to run the back bay stage over after a timer malfunction? You are a glutton for punishment. In other words, you are "our" kind of people. We would be happy to host you anytime at our events. Thanks for coming and bringing your "fan club" with you to watch and take pictures. Nice folks.

Best regards in your shooting endeavors this year.

Roy

[Too_Slow]

Here are the combined finals for yeasterday's match.

Brian

WCRHC120923

Match Date: 9/23/2012

Combined divisions - These are NOT official results.

Place Name USPSA Class Division PF Lady Mil Law For Age Points Stg %

1 Keen, Chris A46956 GM Open Major N N N N 1022.9430 100.00%

2 Bartolo, Chris TY23298 M Open Major N N N N 977.7813 95.59%

3 Dame, Mike FYF43270 M Limited Major N N N N 869.6655 85.02%

4 Neal, Roy TY47197 M Limited Major N N N N 823.1214 80.47%

5 Rutkowski, Joe A55531 B Open Major N N N N 817.0339 79.87%

6 Spencer, Ryan A71307 A Limited Major N N N N 783.2610 76.57%

7 Hodges, Ryan A59397 B Open Major N N N N 769.9633 75.27%

8 Dotts, Lee FY56794 A Production Minor N N N N 759.4345 74.24%

9 Maskey, Russell A68246 A Production Minor N N N N 754.7672 73.78%

10 Gallaway, Ric TY60349 A Production Minor N N N N 754.3924 73.75%

11 Lee, David TY53760 B Limited Major N N N N 731.3522 71.49%

12 Taliani, Jonathan A73413 B Production Minor N N N N 726.3083 71.00%

13 Santiago, Paul TY58577 B Open Major N N N N 722.5801 70.64%

14 Emerson, Dave TY63522 B Limited Major N N N N 721.4651 70.53%

15 Tussing, Arlan A45073 B Limited Major N N N N S. S. 703.5353 68.7

16 Pelli, Steve TYF35717 C Open Major N N N N 690.6158 67.51%

17 Barrera, Mike L3361 C Limited Major N N N N 672.1740 65.71%

18 Chunn, Bill A22668 B Open Major N N N N Senior 669.5612 65.45%

19 shotwell, jeff A75117 C Limited Major N N N N 661.9512 64.71%

20 Kocsis, Micheal TY73540 B Production Minor N N N N 661.9323 64.71%

21 Sarantis, Paul U Production Minor N N N N 661.7197 64.69%

22 Weaver, Mike A76812 B Limited Major N N N N 653.7449 63.91%

23 Ennis, Brian TY67016 B Limited Major N N N N Senior 646.6948 63.22%

24 Larsen, Jeff A74270 B Open Major N N N N 644.2988 62.98%

25 Dipirro, Dan A74952 C Production Minor N N N N 630.6957 61.66%

26 Vasilion, Chris FY46492 A Limited Major N N N N 622.5658 60.86%

27 Palmer, Ross A58896 B Production Minor N N N N 621.2483 60.73%

28 Gaffney, Rob FY49047 C Single Stack Minor N N N N 618.4975 60.46%

29 Walters, Adam A77251 B Limited Major N N N N 616.0682 60.23%

30 Walsh, Mike A22645 A Production Minor N N N N 612.9589 59.92%

31 Hung, Anson F75737 U Production Minor N N N N 604.1864 59.06%

32 Sahni, Simar FL3394 U Open Major N N N N 602.2551 58.87%

33 Morrow, Al A77238 U Limited Major N N N N 601.9027 58.84%

34 Lawler, Ron TY59102 C Production Minor N N N N 599.8129 58.64%

35 Mitchell, Gerrald TY61030 C Production Minor N N N N 592.3482 57.91%

36 Olschefski, Dan TY47519 B Limited 10 Major N N N N S. S. 592.1918 57.89%

37 Breseman, Mike L1678 B Production Minor N N N N S. S. 590.0100 57.68%

38 Taliani, Monica A73381 C Open Major N N N N 589.2981 57.61%

39 Thomas, James TY67682 C Limited Major N N N N 587.1344 57.40%

40 Taylor, Paul TY65513 C Single Stack Minor N N N N 586.7129 57.36%

41 Riordan, Paul A75555 C Limited Major N N N N 580.6772 56.77%

42 Detty, Earl A76007 C Production Minor N N N N 575.8430 56.29%

43 Griggs, Patrick TY73475 C Limited Major N N N N 569.6197 55.68%

44 Sevastian, Nick F41280 U Open Major N N N N Senior 567.2780 55.46%

45 Wong, Jin TY39576 B Limited Minor N N N N 565.8218 55.31%

46 Hoff, Timothy A69163 C Single Stack Major N N N N 565.0955 55.24%

47 Click, Dan TY57248 C Limited 10 Major N N N N 553.7262 54.13%

48 Cence, Franco U Single Stack Major N N N N 543.2676 53.11%

49 Szczygiel, Jason A62477 D Single Stack Major N N N N 542.5143 53.03%

50 Opperman, Mark A77412 C Single Stack Major N N N N 542.2358 53.01%

51 Walzer, Robert A65379 C Single Stack Major N N N N 538.8826 52.68%

52 Elzerman, Paul TY65548 B Limited 10 Major N N N N 536.9376 52.49%

53 Bowes, Jimmy TY53858 C Limited Major N N N N 529.0656 51.72%

54 Bagozzi, Andrew A77090 U Limited Minor N N N N 523.8911 51.21%

55 Silk, Bruce A66787 U Single Stack Minor N N N N 504.8133 49.35%

56 Stanchina, Shawn U Limited Major N N N N 491.0149 48.00%

57 Karder, Carl FY62031 C Open Major N N N N 484.6128 47.37%

58 Kochensparger, Dav A8910 C Single Stack Major N N N N 483.2076 47.24%

59 Olwick, Doug TY48541 U Production Minor N N N N 478.9481 46.82%

60 Toth, Jake A58381 D Single Stack Major N N N N 469.6374 45.91%

61 Palanski, Diane A47817 C Production Minor N N N N 467.7945 45.73%

62 Sleeman, Mike A57621 C Single Stack Major N N N N Senior 463.4870 45.31%

63 Fluent, Craig A78461 U Production Minor N N N N 460.8710 45.05%

64 Romanowski, John A71069 D Production Minor N N N N 455.8682 44.56%

65 Walter, Jerry A77216 C Production Minor N N N N 454.4608 44.43%

66 Pearson, Tom A60582 C Limited Major N N N N S. S. 453.1571 44.30%

67 Siembor, Geoffrey TY60956 B Revolver Major N N N N 451.6320 44.15%

68 Tucker, Dennis A53475 C Single Stack Minor N N N N 449.3596 43.93%

69 Reilly, Bob A76993 D Production Minor N N N N 449.1545 43.91%

70 Bellamy, Lloyd B. A45185 C Single Stack Major N N N N S. S. 431.0358 42.14%

71 Graygo, Dave U Production Minor N N N N 376.8035 36.84%

72 Mudget, Lavirn U Production Minor N N N N 362.6709 35.45%

73 Reilly, Matilda A76978 U Production Minor N N N N 284.1872 27.78%

74 Fluent, Alexandra A78445 U Production Minor N N N N 249.3594 24.38%

75 Field, Kent A70917 C Single Stack Major N N N N 248.6765 24.31%

DQed Dufour, Dean TYF68743 C Production Minor N N N N 0.0000 0.00%

DQed Vollmer, David TY47234 D Limited Major N N N N 0.0000 0.00%

DQed Panzl, Greg L3371 A Limited Major N N N N 0.0000 0.00%

Combined divisions - These are NOT official results.