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F-Class: Share the Love...

If anyone from Australia writes in, drop them my details. I,m no guru, but I have shot all over the East Coast in Australia and will be able to help with any local info. I have started quite a few new shooters off and some of them have started taking some bling off me at shoots lately.
 
Volunteers are just TOO FAR APART and TOO FEW. You try and get something going, a shooting game /discipline/whatnot with promices of help (ya might get'em there the 1st time) but when they see the work load THEY seldom come back. VOLUNTEERS ARE the SPORT, without them this and every other Sport would FAIL along with other Programs such as FAS/Local Little Leagues/SPECIAL OLYMPICS etc. They ask nothing but, a thank you , a handshake or a wave is allways appreciated.
 
Rdavies,

Awesome, we have now gone Global! Thanks for stepping up.

CJ6; Unfortunatly I knew the answer as I posted that thought, I am in agreeance 110%. It has been my experience, regardless of what kind of club one is in, from Archery to Sausage Making, 10% of a "club" membership are composed of those that make it happen and are the backbone of the "club. 40% of a "club" membership have good intentions & volunteer when they can 3 out of 5 times. The remaining 50% of "club"membership, just want to pay their annual dues and reap the benefits.

But.......... If we can inspire 10 people to try our sport & give it a shot. We should be able to retain 1 hardcore member, 4 well intentioned members. And honestly, I'll take the 4 well intentioned members over the single hardcore. Cause 1 person can't do it all without eventually getting burnt out or afflicted with a Napoleon Complex...

But the more we discuss this issue, the more its read and as a result, just maybe a few more people to share the firing line with!!

Rod
 
We have a class Aug 5th at St.Louis benchrest. This is a member only club and access is limited to members and sponsored. Because of this this thread I would be glad to sponsor anyone wanting to attend. John Ross, Steve Saracussa, and myself will be attending to this. Pm or call Maureen at 636-745-2454. Mon- wed- fri 9-3
Oh yeah, we have a sponsorship program that teams up a member of the club with the people that want to try a club for the first time but don't know anyone to sponsor them in. Once again - call Maureen!
 
I would like to bring attention to those near St Louis looking for a great opportunity to get your feet wet in F-Class and learn the mechanics of shooting long range..

Immike has made it easy for ya, so dont let this op pass you by..

Rod

And thanks to NoLoad for stepping up. Also have a few Intl shooters step up in Aus, Brazil, Ireland and Canada...

Shooting for the X-ring, my friends. Stay cool in the current weather patterns...

Rod

Rod
lmmike said:
We have a class Aug 5th at St.Louis benchrest. This is a member only club and access is limited to members and sponsored. Because of this this thread I would be glad to sponsor anyone wanting to attend. John Ross, Steve Saracussa, and myself will be attending to this. Pm or call Maureen at 636-745-2454. Mon- wed- fri 9-3
Oh yeah, we have a sponsorship program that teams up a member of the club with the people that want to try a club for the first time but don't know anyone to sponsor them in. Once again - call Maureen!
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Rod,
I just saw that you had a newbie in the Pittsburgh area..... Send me a PM... I run the matches at Sportsmen's Assn. of Greensburg - It's 35 miles east of Pittsburgh. We run mid-range (500 yard) NRA Prone\ F-class matches (as well as x-course NRA HP).... usually 6 or 7 mid range matches from April through October....

Next match is August 19... BTW - we run 2x500....

Steve Uhall
 
Rod,
Haven't heard back from you... do you want me to forward contact info and a map to the range s that you can pass it on?
 
Rod, it was good meeting you today. Thanks for getting me connected to Scott and the F-Class crowd at Elk River, I am totally addicted now
 
Shot my first f-class match at alliance rifle club in malvern Ohio yesterday. Bunch of great guys there. i had a blast. Wouldn't have found it if it wasn't for this thread and Jeff posting on here. Thanks guys and keep up the good work.
 
We have an 'any-any' 600 yard prone match at Scarborough Fish & Game, Scarborough, Maine, on Sunday, Aug.5th, any rifle, any sights, with classes for iron sights, Match rifle, FTR, and F-Class open, 3 matches of 20 rounds each, all at 600 yds, see http://www.scarfg.org/rifle/L-Any-Any-Prone+F-Class-Match-Aug-5-2012.pdf for more details.
 
Rod:

I run 300yd F-Class Matches at the Catawba Valley R & P Club in Conover NC and compete in the North State Shooting Club matches held at the National Guard Range at Butner NC. I would be glad to help any one in the North Carolina area get started. They can contact me at NGoelzer@windstream.net.

Stormin Norman
 
whiter02 said:
Shot my first f-class match at alliance rifle club in malvern Ohio yesterday. Bunch of great guys there. i had a blast. Wouldn't have found it if it wasn't for this thread and Jeff posting on here. Thanks guys and keep up the good work.
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Thank you for the kind words. It was a pleasure for you 2 guys to come up and shoot. You guys made a long drive. I hope we see you guys again.

Jeff
 
Shot my first registered match on Sunday, a 600 yard prone, 3 matches, 20 rounds each. I scored a 583-13, I am not unhappy with that, for a Grand Senior Newbie. Winner scored 595-31. This is with my new Savage 12 in 6BR. Got some much needed advice on reloading. As I understand it, another 60 round match like that, and I get my classification. I am hooked. This stuff is really addictive! Tiring on a hot day, but much better than bullseye pistol or an IDPA match, IMHO.
Ed
 
Ed333 said:
Shot my first registered match on Sunday, a 600 yard prone, 3 matches, 20 rounds each. I scored a 583-13, I am not unhappy with that, for a Grand Senior Newbie. Winner scored 595-31. This is with my new Savage 12 in 6BR. Got some much needed advice on reloading. As I understand it, another 60 round match like that, and I get my classification. I am hooked. This stuff is really addictive! Tiring on a hot day, but much better than bullseye pistol or an IDPA match, IMHO.
Ed
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Way to go Ed!! Gotta love reading them success stories..

Rod
 
We had a very successful class sunday. Mr Siracusa was on his game and so was Mr Ross. The class took us by surprise and showed up well prepared. They took it to the goal line like nothing I've seen before. We are learning to concentrate on the fundamentals and let the details take care of themselves. The group became a team and supported each other through their test. I'm very proud of all of them.

Mike
 
That is inspiring information Immike on the St. Louis club LR shooting class. Sounds like a real success story, no matter how you look at it.

Thank you for sharing.

Rod
 
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