"The Blast" 2023, 6 rifle balloon shoot

[birdog]

A birdie told me King Richard won UNLIMITED
Shot perfect scores in both relays and won shoot-off.

 

[Bat Rastard]

On behalf of my son and wife, I would like to thank everyone that put this shoot together.
We had so much fun there.
We met so many nice folks.
Special thanks to Jim and Sally, The Gritters, and Greg and Matt from KC.

I need to publically apologize to Matt Mclenon for loaning him defective gear. Sometime during the weekend my AR took a distinct dislike to that load. Thursday it was breaking clay pigeons at 500. I suspect the throat and the seating depth were no longer in an agreeable place.

We will be back next year, and better prepared.

 

[JBauer]

Tomorrow I will to add a few pictures and the rest of the results. Special thanks to all that came. You all made it a very successful weekend. Safe travels to all. Sally

 

[spike-55]

Wow!!!!!
What a great time and fantastic event!!!! Jim and Sally did a REMARKABLE job keeping everthing organized and on schedule!! The venue is perfect and Gordie Gritters was a perfect ringmaster for our circus!! Can't wait till next year and y'all better get your entries in early, cause it's going to fill up fast!!!
Thanks to all - met lots of new friends, see you next year!!!!
stan

 

[JBauer]

We ended up with 85 shooters. Here are the results for the .22 long rifle. Other results to follow

 

[JBauer]

Here are the rest of the results. Congrats to all of the winners. There was some great shooting. See you all next year. I will send some pictures later in the week. Sally

 

[X-Caveman]

Thanks, Sally. Pretty sure Mark and I won the most prestigious award… Largest Last Shot Tab at Checkout!

Already looking at .22s so we can be a part of the 6G in 2024.

Don’t forget to mention the biggest winners. Two charities brought home nearly $3k each!

 

[JBauer]

Thanks, Sally. Pretty sure Mark and I won the most prestigious award… Largest Last Shot Tab at Checkout!

Already looking at .22s so we can be a part of the 6G in 2024.

Don’t forget to mention the biggest winners. Two charities brought home nearly $3k each!

Resilient Warriors which is a housing program for Veterans and Freedom Hooves that provides therapeutic riding for the handicapped. Received almost $3,000 each. We had several people come up and ask for additional information at the shoot that will provide additional donations. We had lots of winners but none compared to these two organizations.
Thanks to all that participated and contributed. Looking forward to seeing how we can help next year.

 

[JBauer]

I will try to download more pictures soon.

 

[JBauer]

Some of the winners from .22, Factory, Semi-Custom, Tactical and A-R

 

[mikecockcroft]

I didnt see in the rules that baldness was required

 

[X-Caveman]

I didnt see in the rules that baldness was required

It wasn't required to participate, but if you wanted to do well in the finals...

I shaved my head immediately upon returning home.

 

[JBauer]

A few of the hats are hiding some baldness also.

 

[JBauer]

A special thanks to all these sponsors including Beran Concrete, Pizza Hut, Federal, Larry Anderson, A very special Thanks to Gordy Gritters for coming a long way to call the line for us.

 

[Ronnie milford]

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Gordy in my option is one heck of a guy I’m sure he did a fabulous job And on another note I’m ready for the winners circle if a shaved head is all that’s required hate I missed out maybe next year
Ronnie

 

[X-Caveman]

Gordy in my option is one heck of a guy I’m sure he did a fabulous job And on another note I’m ready for the winners circle if a shaved head is all that’s required hate I missed out maybe next year
Ronnie

Your stock sure put a smile on TomE’s face. Thanks for supporting the event.

 

[Tom E]

This guy right here has probably forgot more about shooting in general and for sure balloons than I will ever know! Two of my besties in this picture as well as my team mates for the blast, Richard Schatz and Jason Wolf on glass

 

[JBauer]

That was something I didn’t get posted. We had a team competition. It was won by Richard, Jason, and Tom E. Pretty hard to beat those three.

 

[David 0306]

Just have too say The Blast is just that a Blast !!!! We had a awsome time didnt shoot as well as we wanted to but we are used to that I personally was more into the having a good time and just taking a break and I accomplished both.
The facility at Flint Oak is 2nd to none the new Bauer Range is amazing and with more to come In sure. Jim ,Sally and crew ran a flawless and very fun match. The target crew you all rocked it changing out some where around 200 + ballons a relay and doing it well is a understatement. Again I hope everyone had as much fun as we did and look forward to next year .
David and Tom

 

[Bat Rastard]

I have been giddy all week about how much fun we had.
The wheels are spinning for next year.
All you guys in the middle of the pack, get ready, we are coming after you!

If someone is in contact with Matt McClenon, ask him to contact me.