Well the side by side championships are around the corner. There will be at least 4 AR members shooting some of the events. I will be shooting Stopping rifle event 32 shots and the Stalking rifle Single shot 32 shots
Will have a side by side shotgun to do some shotgunning also.

Mike

Cindy and I will see you there Mike, weather looks good right now. It should be fun.

Paul

Have a great shoot Mike. Was headed to Estes Park today but those plans changed rather quickly.

Dutch

Mike Come to Addieville bring double rifles, single shot rifles, and side by side shotgun. You and any other members are invited.

Mike

Good luck Mike.

Final test firing of double and single shot.

Rifles are doing there part now the rest is up to me.

Mike

As I heard someone famous say once, make the shot Mike. Good luck.

Landing Friday morning from India... Gonna try and make it.

Congrats to retreever/ Mike for his 2nd place finish in the single shot rifle competition.

Stopping Rifle
1 Josh Weiner
2 Malcolm MacGregor
3 Jim Burdacki

Double Rifle Stalking Rifle
1 Josh Weiner
2 Malcolm MacGregor
3 C Donald Carpenter

Single Shot Rifle
1 Josh Weiner
2 Michael Podwika
3 Malcolm MacGregor

Not sure all the guns used in all categories but Josh used a 500 V-C in the stopping rifle. Josh also provided me the above information. Remind me to never shoot against Josh or Malcolm in any category.

As Ken says the results are in and it was fun and I had a few problems but worked thru them.
Started pulling shots to the left and confused the heck out of me but regrouped for the second half of the event and shot very good and accurate. Attendance was down but shooting is always fun with friends.
Have a photo of a 450 British vintage double that broke in two at the pistol grip, damn. Will be posting photos later.
Shooters came from Oregon,Washington, Texas, and even one shooter landed with his onw Bell ranger. That was kool.

Mike

Mike, good for you.

The winners and place finishers at the Vintagers side by side championships.

Josh, Mike, Mal




Jim with broken double after the shot


Two of my targets shot out the center and center hole and outside shattered




A 500 in recoil


Mal in the stalking event running gazelle and warthog 4 shots 2 running left and 2 running right


New station pop up lion shoot for head 1.5 second visible bang bang that fast.


Shooting at the baboon 2 shots mini 20 head, heart medium size 15, or rump full size clay bird 10 the monkey faces timed event 10pts. each (rabbits).


running rhino 2 shots left to right


Long shot bull ele 40yds head or heart


The shooting and events are completed and a few toasts go around.


Final 2 shots on the stalking rifle event

more later.

Vintagers 2013: We had excellent weather, spirited competition, good food and drink and the chance to spend days immersed in big bores, stalking rifles, shotguns and gunpowder. As Mike said turnout was a little lighter this year but the event was a resounding success by all accounts. The venue and shooting stations were challenging and well thought out trying to reflect real life hunting situations. Thanks to all the volunteers who help to put this event on.

My photo contributions are below-caution very picture heavy...will post comments/descriptions and movies later.
Congratulations to all of the winners.

Paul

The 17th annual vintage Cup was held at its original home in Mapleville Rhode Island at Addieville Farm























Shooters are greeted by lovely ladies decked out in full regalia







The daily event board



The grounds and exhibitor tents











The usual cast of characters in attendance







On to the Stopping rifle range and competition







The Stopping Event rifle range-very well done this year and challenging



The Charging Buffalo







Scoring the Lion popup target























Skinner H cuts loose with his Heym 500 NE











Jim B with his double-fine old English double with some age on it







That can't be good for the wallet!!!















Searching for a missing grip screw



Dan will fix it good as new



Looks like oil soaked wood and years of shooting caused her to finally give up the ghost



It has a beautiful piece of walnut



Skinner and the 500 NE



In full recoil



L-R: Retreever, Dan M, Jim B



Joan H-only woman competitor in the stopping rifle-ready for the buffalo



Skinner coaches Joan











Mrs Retreever



Master of Ceremonies-Ray Poudrier



On to the Stalking Rifle competition



A Ruger #1 and a fine old English stalking rifle







The cheering squad



Mal test the sights on his stopper







Retreever "has a look" at the buffalo before shooting



Scoring Retreevers buffalo



Ray P checks in on the competition



Cheerleaders L to R: Joan H, Mary Ann W, Cindy R



Josh on the Buffalo



















Russ and Dan score a target: Highest point value for a center brain shot to stop



We were serenaded all weekend by the pipes



Vendor tents











Ray moderates the Stopping and Stalking Rifle competition awards on Friday PM



Josh cleans house!







Donald C (soon to be 80 years old!!) takes 3rd in the stalking rifle double competition-











The audience gave all winners a rousing applause



Thanking the event volunteers



Randy C-Stalking event CEO



Shooters wives L to R: Cindy R, Cherie P, Mary Ann W, Joan H, Terry M. Joan and Cindy were also competitors



A typical Vintager couple



After the shooting is over Mal enjoys a stein full



Donald C posing for trophy photos



Mike and Russ enjoying their well deserved time off



Cindy gets some last minute instruction from Randy for next year.







Ray, Skinner and Joan



















The official scores for all rifle events



On to the cocktail hour and buffet























L-R: Skinner H, Joan H, Paul R, Cindy R, Cherie P, Mike P



Russ, volunteer on the Stopping ranges give one last whistle-range is going hot!!! Looks like I had a bit too much wine???



Mal, Terry, Mary Ann

Thanks for the pix Mike and Paul. Looks like a great time. Congrats to all!!

Thanks for sharing. As always it looks like a weekend in heaven for anyone who like english doubles...

GREAT ARTICLE.
:-)

Please:
Did you have some Infos about the cracked gun...
- Modell?
- Why?

Best wishes.

Bock

Bock,

I did not record the rifle maker or caliber, perhaps Retreever can add some information or Jim is a Forum contributor but I do know that the rifle was made in the early 1900's. I looks like oil soaked wood and perhaps a rusted screw caused the final crack. Dan Morgan, gunsmith and volunteer on the Stopping rifle event says he can patch it with fresh wood and modern glues to be hardly noticeable. Thankfully Jim was not hurt...physically...emotionally and financially...well I'm sure there is some pain!!!

Because some stocks do eventually crack and break ?

A knock a long time ago that caused a hairline
internal fracture just legs go under recoil.

I have seen it happen myself once before with
a mates 577 BP. Luckily he felt it go and it
held together.

Great report as always, Mike. Hopefully, next year.

Dutch