Tennessee Mid Range State Championship

[FroggyOne2]

Erik,

Your rule book is outdated.. that has been modified by deletion and amended to say that used barrels are allowed, only if proven to have been a hummer at one time. So just any ole bad barrel is not allowed, it has to have been one that shot good. Then only is it allowed in the barrel tossing match.

 

[Rtheurer]

Ya how about that Chris Anderson. 200-18X on that lil Fclass target is some hard as nails shooting. Was Chris shooting a Dasher, if so that should be on the front page of this web site...

Another national record set at Memphis. Home to over 60 now. ( proud range parent... can you tell?)

RussT

 

[falconpilot]

Russ,

Yeap... Chris was shooting his Dasher. Can you get the scores posted?

 

[canderson]

Thanks Russ. Someone had to try to throw a monkey wrench in Jim's plan. I was trying to see if he could get the next barrel over the tracks.

 

[jdfletch]

Everyone,

I'll try to post the scores tonight. My day job has kept me quite busy this week. I've spent the last couple of nights entering and checking the data (name, addresses, NRA #'s, scores, etc.) for 55 competitors to send it to the NRA. I've got to check the scores against the current NRA National Records list, fill out National Record paperwork, and complete all the required NRA paperwork. It's going to take me several more evenings to complete it all, but I'll try and get the report and scores out tonight.

I've heard now that a few people (not necessarily associated with this forum or topic) are saying that I shouldn't shoot the match, that scores should have been posted within 24 hours, and that they didn't "feel" the match was run very well. Wow... What I can say is that there are many folks (many of whom didn't shoot) who spent multiple weekends and many hours preparing the range, the targets, the carriers, the awards, the dinner. I really thought that, aside from a few minutes during the rain on Sunday, the match was run very smoothly, started on time, and ended in a very timely manner. Everyone seemed to have a very good time at the dinner and the awards ceremony and many said that they were making this an annual "must attend" event.

I know that in our world of "real-time" data and instant access, a few days seems terrible for posting scores and providing a match report. I know how set up a system just like the NRA or CMP for "live" results if several folks would like to come to the match, not shoot, and enter and check all the data during the match... Anyone? Sorry for the rant, but I feel like a one legged man in a butt kicking contest right now!

I am certainly open to constructive criticism and will make every effort to insure that any problems are corrected in the future. In order to prevent an openly negative topic as a result of this post, please PM or email me with any concerns or issues you had at or about the match.

Thanks,
Doug
jdfletcher (at) bellsouth (dot) net

 

[falconpilot]

Doug,

WOW....I can't even imagine someone having the audacity of thinking, much less stating the things you mentioned. The simple fact is that the match would NOT have taken place if it wasn't for all the hard work you put into it. Whom ever is running their mouths about the way you've done things should step up and run it next....no..wait..if thats the case, there will not be a next time because generally those that bitch and complain are generally the ones who do the lest..

THANK YOU for giving up your time and work in making this match happen!! I know that running it kept you from shooting your best(or it would me), and I appreciate your sacrifice, as I'm sure does so many others.

Jim

 

[kperry]

Doug ,

There was ABSOLUTELY nothing wrong in how that match was run. Thanks to you and all the other help you had in putting it on.
We always look forward to coming over and shooting that match, and will continue to do so.

Thanks again - Keith Perry

 

[ttfreestyle]

Well we havent been to many shoots yet but our experience at this shoot was GREAT! Thanks and we will be back next year (hopefully with two juniors as well as one female shooter). So guys get your juniors and wife/girlfriend into this sport so it can keep growing. Michele and Troy

 

[allen529]

Wow, Doug I am shocked as well. I enjoyed this match most of all the ones I have attended. Now if day 2 300 yards hadn't been so fugly I would have enjoyed it more. : But I think you did an awesome job.

Allen

 

[CAU]

Thanks again, Doug. It really was a great match. I'm already looking forward to next year. Don't worry about the naysayers, you just can't please some people. Take care,

Chris Umfress

 

[pcrowe]

Doug and associates,
Thank you for your time and work to make the match happen. I thought the match was very well run, and it was a lot of fun. Look forward to seeing you next year.

Phillip Crowe

 

[arkcomatt]

Doug,

I had a great time at the match this year as well as prior years! This is a great event each and every time. The only thing I am upset about is the fact that Jon set Jim up with such a good rifle. I would have preferred to see the second annual "Barrel Toss". ;D

Congratulations to all the winners and to everyone that walked away with a National Record. I had the pleasure of being on the target when Chris shot the 200-18 at 500. It really was fun for me too. I just couldn't believe that he just kept putting up "X's" and was really nervous that he would drop a point. Thankfully he didn't. Congratulations to all, even Falcon Pilot.

I enjoyed seeing everyone and getting to meet new friends.

One last word, love the updated target carriers! These are the best I have been on. Great job!

Again, great match and look forward to next year!
Matt

 

[Ken Dickerman]

I have to echo all the praise given this match. I am not sure if it is the scenery or the well organized way it is run, but it is a really enjoyable match. Hard to describe until you experience, I know I will be there in again in 2012.

Ken Dickerman