maineshootah Posted January 3, 2008 Share Posted January 3, 2008 Well, we finished up another great Frozen Chosen - an annual match that I started when I took over the action pistol program at my local club. It is the "first" match of the new year in the country, held on Jan 1st, in of all places.. Maine. Not California, Arizona, Florida... Frozen Maine. Last year we had a dozen crazy participants to shoot in the rain (38 degrees) . This year we had 16 to shoot in the snow (19 degrees) with 16" of fresh powder from the night before, with several folks frustrated that they couldn't make it to the match as they could not get out of their driveways due to the snow. I have never had to dig DOWN to place a shooting box before. Along that same line.. if a target is 5' at the shoulders, is that 5 ' from the frozen ground or does that take into account recent snowfall? You will see what I mean when you look at the pictures. (BTW.. I am the fella with the sweet looking SJC open Glock) Pics Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HoMiE Posted January 3, 2008 Share Posted January 3, 2008 That's cool. We also had our New Years Day Steel Shoot yesterday, 12 hardy souls braved the cold. Most of the snow is gone, but it sure was cold and windy. Everytime you warm up your hands, by the 3rd string of shooting you can't feel em', brrrrrrr! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yoshidaex Posted January 3, 2008 Share Posted January 3, 2008 Right on!! Thats pure love of the sport! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boz1911 Posted January 3, 2008 Share Posted January 3, 2008 I admire the brave and hardy souls that attended, but for the love of God, you made them go prone Still, looks like fun! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jasmap Posted January 3, 2008 Share Posted January 3, 2008 That's hardcore! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maineshootah Posted January 3, 2008 Author Share Posted January 3, 2008 I admire the brave and hardy souls that attended, but for the love of God, you made them go prone Still, looks like fun! Well.. we did put down a tarp for 'em.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vrmn1 Posted January 3, 2008 Share Posted January 3, 2008 I want to do that!!!!!!!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ima45dv8 Posted January 3, 2008 Share Posted January 3, 2008 I want to do that!!!!!!!!!!! Me, too! What's the weather forecast for So. River's match? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Micah Posted January 3, 2008 Share Posted January 3, 2008 Very kool! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wlktheduk Posted January 3, 2008 Share Posted January 3, 2008 I started to say; "That's cool!" but thought better of it. The true follower of The Way of The Wheel, is he using a K-38? If so, that is a neat old-school gun. My best compliments to all involved. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ledge Posted January 3, 2008 Share Posted January 3, 2008 The true follower of The Way of The Wheel, is he using a K-38? If so, that is a neat old-school gun. I'm the half-wit with the mad bomber hat on.....not sure what model the revolver is that Scott is using, but I was most impressed with his full out tactical holster for it! It took a lot of work with a roll of duct tape and a pizza box to come up with something that covered the trigger guard before the match. He is a definite action pistol convert after this match. He is a high power shooter who decided to come out and give the sport a try, and caught the bug in the process. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Huston in Austin Posted January 3, 2008 Share Posted January 3, 2008 I'm guessing it was a lost brass match. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maineshootah Posted January 3, 2008 Author Share Posted January 3, 2008 I'm guessing it was a lost brass match. Well.... Lost until Late April. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glen517 Posted January 3, 2008 Share Posted January 3, 2008 Well, we finished up another great Frozen Chosen - an annual match that I started when I took over the action pistol program at my local club. It is the "first" match of the new year in the country, held on Jan 1st, in of all places.. Maine. Not California, Arizona, Florida... Frozen Maine. Last year we had a dozen crazy participants to shoot in the rain (38 degrees) . This year we had 16 to shoot in the snow (19 degrees) with 16" of fresh powder from the night before, with several folks frustrated that they couldn't make it to the match as they could not get out of their driveways due to the snow. I have never had to dig DOWN to place a shooting box before. Along that same line.. if a target is 5' at the shoulders, is that 5 ' from the frozen ground or does that take into account recent snowfall? You will see what I mean when you look at the pictures. (BTW.. I am the fella with the sweet looking SJC open Glock) Pics I was up there the week before new years had I known you were shooting I would have extended my stay. Left the 27th Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vrmn1 Posted January 3, 2008 Share Posted January 3, 2008 I want to do that!!!!!!!!!!! Me, too! What's the weather forecast for So. River's match? Oh its going to warm up and we won't have any of that white stuff. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tgibson Posted January 4, 2008 Share Posted January 4, 2008 Cool pics! We didn't have that much snow for our 3 gun, but it was a little colder....9 degrees when I left my house to go set up. We did have a great turn out though. We had about 23 shooters and 5 first time 3 gunners! I couldn't believe it. I wish we got snow like that around here. TG Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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