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First Ever Double Action Revolver Match – Aug 15, 2020

Here are the results of today’s first ever Double-Action Revolver Match at Manteca Sportmen Inc. I want to thank all of the participants who endured grueling heat but never uttered a complaint. We had some experienced “action shooters” but more importantly there were a number of participants who were trying something new. A great deal was learned about guns, ammo and technique that will result in some much improved scores at (hopefully) the next match.

Special thanks to board members Joe Kroeze and Tony Abbott who participated but could not stay to finish the match (other MSI duties). Thanks to all of you who shot today. Hope to see you (and bring a friend) next month, under more comfortable conditions. A special shout out to Jack Watts and Bill Mather who helped both conceptually and physically to put this together.

-Mike Maciel

Wild Bunch Shoot – Sept 6, 2020

Howdy ya’ll,
It was another great day for a gunfight. We had a real small posse, but thanks to everyone helping out so much, we got thru the match before it got hot. Unfortunately, no clean match pins left the range today.
See ya next time.
MM

09-06-20 Wild Bunch

Two Rivers Posse – Sept 5, 2020

Howdy all,

Thanks to those who came out to play today. We welcomed 2 new cowboy shooters to the game. They both did well. It’s always good to see new folks come into the game. Congratulations to Dragon who was our only clean shooter today. We’ll be back out tomorrow for wild bunch. The next cowboy match will be Sunday Sept 27th.
Hope to see ya there.
MM

Cowboy 09-05-2020

Two Rivers Posse – August 23, 2020

Hey cowboys and cowgirls,

Thanks for coming out to play today. We lucked out, the air cleared some and it wasn’t so hot. All in all it turned into a pretty nice morning for shooting. Congrats to Coyote Carson who was our top shooter for the day. Those shooting the match clean and getting a pin were Blaz N Bill, Shenandoah, Sintree Tulait, and myself.
Our next cowboy match will be Sept 5th and wild bunch will be on the 6th.
Good luck to you that are headed to our State Championship. Make us proud !
MM

Cowboy 08-23-2020

New Pistol Venue/Match Aug 15, 2020

Pistol Match

Saturday Aug 15th, safety briefing at 9am @ MSI Cowboy Range

Bring your Center-Fire 6-Shot Double Action Revolvers

Lead or Frangible Target Loads ONLY!!

No Jacketed Ammo or Gas Checks!!

Match Fee: $10

This first match is limited to 20 participants, for additional information click here. To see if slots are still available and sign up, email Mike Maciel at sintreetulait@yahoo.com

Long Rifles of the San Joaquin, August 2020

Dear Long Rifles,

Eleven shooters participated in our August shoot today in warm conditions. The results, converted to our 250 point scale, are set forth below, with the number of shoots in parentheses, up to a maximum of 6, following the YTD score:

Shooter Rifle Pistol Total YTD

Christie Abbott 115 50 165 805-4 (6)

Tony Abbott 170 50 220 1121-5 (6)

Bob Barker DNS 214-1 (2)

Mark Barley 180 20 200 1057-2 (6)

Aubrey Campbell DNS 76 (1)

George Chesnut 95 30 125 729 (6)

Rudy Dezzani 75 0 75 474 (6)

Doug Echelberger DNS 138 (1)

Jake Henderson 85 0 85 239 (3)

Larry Iwatate Score not reported

Fred Jones 170 30 200 391 (2)

Arnold Jorge DNS 506 (3)

Joe Kroeze 110 0 110 963-6 (6)

Brian Medler DNS 76 (1)

Terra Romero 120 10 130 696-2 (6)

Jerry Smith 170 0 170 903-3 (6)

Kenny Wright DNS 81 (1)

Two thirds the way through the year, the top 5 are as follows (highest six scores counted):

Tony Abbott 1121-5
Mark Barley 1057-2
Joe Kroeze 963-6
Jerry Smith 903-3
Christie Abbott 805-4

Our next club shoot will be September 12.

Tony Abbott

Long Rifles of the San Joaquin, July 2020

Dear Long Rifles,

Ten shooters participated in our July shoot in warm conditions. Joe Kroeze won the match with a 177. The results, with the number of shoots in parentheses, up to a maximum of 6, following the YTD score:

Shooter Rifle Pistol Total YTD

Christie Abbott 91 41 132 732-4 (6)

Tony Abbott 133 39 172 1064-6 (6)

Bob Barker DNS 214-1 (2)

Mark Barley 125 38 163 1016-3 (6)

Aubrey Campbell DNS 76 (1)

George Chesnut 93 23 116 572-1(6)

Rudy Dezzani 35 0 35 399 (5)

Doug Echelberger DNS 138 (1)

Jake Henderson 30 0 30 154 (2)

Larry Iwatate Score not reported

Fred Jones DNS 191 (1)

Arnold Jorge 120 32 152 506 (3)

Joe Kroeze 149 28 177 963-4(6)

Brian Medler DNS 76 (1)

Terra Romero 93-1 23 116-1 621-2(6)

Jerry Smith 118 43 161 826-4(6)

Kenny Wright DNS 81 (1)

We have yet to make a decision on the Durham Ferry Rendezvous, but this will be done shortly. If the rondy is canceled, our next muzzleloader shoot will be August 15, 2020 at 9:00 a.m. Do not forget our black powder cartridge match on July 13, at 8:00 a.m. on the rifle range. Rudy advises there will be 15 shots.

Tony Abbott

Long Rifles of the San Joaquin, June 13, 2020

Dear Long Rifles,

Ten shooters participated in our June shoot in windy but otherwise pleasant conditions. Thanks to Joe and the Tuesday work crew for our new target bases, which allowed the line to spread out with good social distancing. The results, with the number of shoots in parentheses following the YTD score:

Shooter Rifle Pistol Total YTD

Christie Abbott 57 35 92 688-4 (6)

Tony Abbott 133-1 42 175-1 1046-7 (6)

Bob Barker DNS 214-1 (2)

Mark Barley 122-2 37 159-2 971-3 (6)

Aubrey Campbell DNS 76 (1)

George Chesnut 94 41 135 572-1(5)

Rudy Dezzani 34 0 34 364 (4)

Doug Echelberger DNS 138 (1)

Jake Henderson 30 0 30 154 (2)

Larry Iwatate Score not reported 496-1(4)

Fred Jones DNS 191 (1)

Arnold Jorge DNS 354 (2)

Joe Kroeze 92-1 37 129-1 760-4(5)

Brian Medler DNS 76 (1)

Terra Romero 30 25 55 505-1(5)

Jerry Smith 118 43 161 737-4(6)

Kenny Wright DNS 81 (1)

Our next muzzleloader shoot will be July 11, 2020 at 9:00 a.m. Do not forget our black powder cartridge match on June 15, at 8:00 a.m. on the rifle range. Rudy advises there will be 20 shots.

Tony Abbott

Long Rifles of the San Joaquin, May 2020

Dear Long Rifles,

Seven shooters participated in our May modified postal match. We welcomed back Aubrey Campbell after an absence. The results, with the number of shoots in parentheses following the YTD score:

Shooter Rifle Pistol Total YTD

Christie Abbott 90 33 123 596-4 (5)

Tony Abbott 153-3 31-1 184-4 871-6 (5)

Bob Barker DNS 214-1(2)

Mark Barley 114 4 118 812-1 (5)

Aubrey Campbell 73 3 76 76 (1)

George Chesnut DNS 437-1(4)

Rudy Dezzani DNS 330 (3)

Doug Echelberger DNS 138 (1)

Jake Henderson DNS 124 (1)

Larry Iwatate DNS 496-1(3)

Fred Jones DNS 191 (1)

Arnold Jorge DNS 354 (2)

Joe Kroeze 140-2 26 166-2 631-3(4)

Brian Medler DNS 76 (1)

Terra Romero 72 6 78 450-1(4)

Jerry Smith 107-1 22-2 129-3 576-4(5)

Kenny Wright DNS 81 (1)

I intend to obtain clearance to hold our regular match on Saturday, June 13, at 9:00 a.m. I will send another e-mail within a week or so to confirm or to set up another postal match.

Tony Abbott

Long Rifles of the San Joaquin, 03/4/2020

Dear Long Rifles,

We had a good turnout of 11 shooters today in windy conditions. Thanks to Rudy and his helpers for setting up and putting away our silhouettes As announced, the Board has agreed to purchase awards so all will participate in the aggregate this year. The results, with the number of shoots in parentheses following the YTD score:

Shooter Rifle Pistol Total YTD

Christie Abbott 132-1 21 153-1 363-3 (3)

Tony Abbott 184 21 205 533-1 (3)

Bob Barker DNS 214-1 (2)

Mark Barley 177 21 198 532-1 (3)

George Chesnut 137 0 137 353 (3)

Rudy Dezzani 140 0 140 261 (2)

Doug Echelberger DNS 138 (1)

Jake Henderson 124 0 124 124 (1)

Larry Iwatate 153 32 185 496-1 (3)

Fred Jones DNS 191 (1)

Arnold Jorge 173 44 217 354 (2)

Joe Kroeze 144 39 183 465-1 (3)

Brian Medler DNS 76 (1)

Terra Romero 118 19 137 244 (2)

Jerry Smith 167 0 167 354 (3)

Kenny Wright DNS 81 (1)

Our next club shoot is on April 11 at 9:00 a.m. Don’t forget our black powder cartridge match this Monday, March 16, at 8:00 a.m., weather permitting.

Tony Abbott