Father's Day Shoot Report

[Ganderite]

The ORA presented a Father's Day Shoot at Winona (a DND Range near Hamilton). Anyone who brought a junior or their Dad had a free entry. Four guys brought their son and one brought his daughter. The juniors shot very well. One of them out shot just about everyone on the range.

The shooters were assigned 3 shooters per target. Two people shot while #3 marked targets. Then the pair of shooters went to the butts and #3 had his turn to shoot.

When the two shooters were on the firing line, the first one would shoot all three shoots (Deliberate, Snap and Mover). In this way dad could show junior how to do it, and then they would let junior shoot. They could share a rifle, if needed.

Most juniors shot an AR-15. It is perfect. Low recoil, accurate and the butt can be shortened at the push of a lever.

As usual, all manner of rifles were brought out. I saw an Arisaka on the line. That was a first. Also a Garand, a M14 (mine) Lee Enfiled #4 and #5, Mauser, K31, Mosin Nagant sniper and SKS.

Announcing the scores and handing out the prizes, Vintage wines. We have a limit of 1 prize per shooter, so that some hot shot does not take home the full case. Wine makes a good prize.

This video shows how we do the Mover:

 

[Gilbear]

Great way to introduce new shooters to the sport
I would like to thank the ORA for this father's day initiative

 

[buffdog]

I just happened to have Sunday Morning free, so I took a drive to Winona to be a spectator. I promised GANDERITE that I would post a few of the photos I took, so I will add these to this thread. I found that this shoot was enjoyable, well organized, and everyone was having a lot of fun.

The 100 yard line at the start.



The Safety Briefing. Well done and thorough.



Ample time was given for sighting in rifles.



A target shot from the standing position, by a new shooter who had never competed on a longer outdoor range before. By the amount of fun he was having, he will be back. (The advantage of a good camera ---this picture was taken from behind the 100 yard firing point.)

 

[Ganderite]

We shoot 100 standing because it is a huge equalizer. If we shot prone at 100, some guys/rifles would but 10 shots in the same hole.

If I can get 10 hits, standing, on all 3 stages, I am really, really happy.

 

[CODFan]

Looks like fun.

Hope to join in on next opportunity.

 

[JRW (QOR)]

When is the next one? July 5?

I plan to bring my grand daughter (13) and my youngest son.

 

[Ganderite]

Yes, scheduled for July 5.

I hope to bring my daughter and grandson. They can share a AR-15.

If anyone else is interested in joining us, send me a pm and I will add you to the mailing list.

 

[Butcherbill]

Looks like a good time for sure.

 

[Firehoser]

I was there for the first time with my son. It was a hot one and I am happy I packed extra water. Very enjoyable and laid back. Had lots of fun and as usual found that gun people are the best. This is a great way to introduce new shooters to the sport both young and old. A job well done by the organizers. I will do it again.

 

[Galt]

Was a fun day and the weather was awesome, learned alot and had a great time.
thanks to all who put it on.

 

[Tinman204]

Looks like a great shoot and a fun time. I wish we had this kind of thing in manitoba.