First time 22 rimfire match

[troupe]

Well, I have finally got to shoot a 22 RF match with a lot of great folks in S.W. Virginia this past Friday night. I had no plans on shooting the match, but was convinced by my good friend, Jimmie Tate. I had no rifle, equipment, ammo or any type of idea as to what to do. I was set up with a 22 Remington 40X that was probably older than I was. I was given the instructions and safety briefing. I did not even have to pay my entry fee, since it had already been paid.

I could not say no after all of that hospitality. It was a lot of fun and I am looking forward to the next time I can be in the area to get to visit with my new friends. I did find out one thing, those tiny X's are really small at 50 yards. I did find out that my old trusty Nylon 66 would not work for shooting those extremely small circles. It was a lot of fun shooting with the Bi-Pod Posse. Now the real trick is to move there.

Great instructions on form and how to shoot from Jimmie and all, because I was told a 199-3X was not too bad for my first time.

A shout out to a bunch of great ladies and gents, it was a lot of fun.

 

[linekin]

You won't find a better group of people than the Posse! Seeing them is one of the highlights of my trip to Luray in the fall. I see a 40x or 52 in your near future & if in one of Jimmy's elegant stocks, all the better!

 

[troupe]

I have four of those great stocks. So I may be looking for the 40X. I was a blast.

 

[Steel Mover]

Shooting small bore is great fun but can be very trying at the same time. Sounds like you had a good time and a great bunch to shoot with.

 

[troupe]

It was so much fun. It was great to actual great to meet some forum members in person also.

 

[Kenseth17cd]

Not sure where you are in SW VA but we have matches every Tuesday evening at kettlefoot in Bristol, you are more than welcome to join us

 

[troupe]

Would love to. I just have to find a place to live with my wife on Waddletown Rd in Bland, Va.

 

[Kenseth17cd]

I have a house in Pound VA I will sell you for a hell of a deal but that's a good piece from bland

 

[troupe]

Thanks for the offer, but I have many reasons to be in Bland area and it goes back 40 years.

 

[CharlieNC]

Do you shoot at Bangsteel?

 

[Handi204]

I used to go through Pound on the way to Clintwood, the company I used to work for has an office there, beautiful country.

 

[troupe]

Not yet. That is the area I want to move to. I have been on top of that Mt. I hope to get to shoot at Bang Steel, I have been told that it is a bunch of great folks. My friend knows the owner.

 

[CharlieNC]

Not yet. That is the area I want to move to. I have been on top of that Mt. I hope to get to shoot at Bang Steel, I have been told that it is a bunch of great folks. My friend knows the owner.

Last weekend this match there will be a mentor fun match to assist and draw new shooters. You should try it.