Hello MSI Members,
The following email was sent out thursday afternoon regarding the Installation Dinner that was originally scheduled for this saturday, the 16th:
With the newly re-issued stay at home order from the governor, our installation dinner has been cancelled. If and when things improve on the Covide-19 front we can re-schedule.
For now the dinner is cancelled.
Thanks, Len
Dear Long Rifles,
Nine shooters participated in our September shoot today in mild temperatures and no wind. Mark Barley ran away with the match, scoring a 223-3, the highest posted by any shooter this year. The results 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 | DNS | 805-4 (6) | ||
| Tony Abbott | 160-4 | 29 | 189-4 | 1145-9 (6) |
| Bob Barker | DNS | 214-1 (2) | ||
| Mark Barley | 181-3 | 42 | 223-3 | 1118-5 (6) |
| Aubrey Campbell | DNS | 76 (1) | ||
| George Chesnut | 111 | 22 | 133 | 757 (6) |
| Rudy Dezzani | 102 | 6 | 108 | 548 (6) |
| Doug Echelberger | 158 | 0 | 158 | 296 (2) |
| Jake Henderson | 41 | 32 | 73 | 312 (4) |
| Larry Iwatate | Score Not Reported | |||
| Fred Jones | DNS | 391 (2) | ||
| Arnold Jorge | DNS | 506 (3) | ||
| Joe Kroeze | 137-1 | 29 | 166-1 | 1000-6 (6) |
| Brian Medler | DNS | 76 (1) | ||
| Terra Romero | DNS | 696-2 (6) | ||
| Jerry Smith | 143 | 40 | 183 | 975-3 (6) |
| Kenny Wright | DNS | 81 (1) |
After three quarters, the top 5 are as follows (highest six scores counted):
Tony Abbott 1145-9
Mark Barley 1118-5
Joe Kroeze 1000-6
Jerry Smith 975-3
Christie Abbott 805-4
The race for first tightened considerably this month, as did the contest for third. It is all still in play. Our next club shoot will be October 10.
Tony Abbott
Dear Long Rifles,
We had 13 shooters starting the match today in mild conditions, the best turnout of 2020. Mark Barley won the match with a 164. The results 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 | 85 | 44 | 129 | 824-3 (6) |
| Tony Abbott | 121-1 | 40 | 161-9 | 1145-9 (6) |
| Bob Barker | DNS | 214-1 (2) | ||
| Mark Barley | 127-1 | 37 | 164-1 | 1123-3 (6) |
| Aubrey Campbell | DNS | 76 (1) | ||
| George Chesnut | 4 (did not finish) | 0 | 4 | 757 (6) |
| Rudy Dezzani | 84 | 0 | 84 | 597 (6) |
| Doug Echelberger | 79 | 0 | 79 | 379 (3) |
| Jake Henderson | 69 | 10 | 79 | 391 (5) |
| Larry Iwatate | Score Not Reported | |||
| Fred Jones | DNS | 391 (2) | ||
| Arnold Jorge | 121 | 30 | 151 | 657 (4) |
| Joe Kroeze | 115-2 | 43 | 158-2 | 1027-6 (5) |
| Brian Medler | DNS | 76 (1) | ||
| Terra Romero | 95-1 | 27 | 122-1 | 740-3 (6) |
| Jerry Smith | 92 | 45 | 137 | 983 (6) |
| Kenny Wright | 98 | 0 | 98 | 179 (2) |
After 10 months, the top 5 are as follows (highest six scores counted):
Tony Abbott 1145-9
Mark Barley 1123-3
Joe Kroeze 1027-6
Jerry Smith 983
Christie Abbott 824-3
Our next monthly shoot is set for November 14. That is the same weekend as the Yolla Bolly Rendezvous in Red Bluff, which as of today is still scheduled. Christie and I plan to go to the Rondy unless, of course, it is canceled as all the others have been. If I am not present, we will need someone to supervise the match. Any volunteers?
Tony Abbott
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
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
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
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
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
Dear Long Rifles,
We had a good turnout of 12 shooters today. Thanks to Rudy for his work in putting together our custom targets. As in January, we declared a holiday on the aggregate shooter fee. We will solicit Board approval to have the club purchase awards so that all will participate in the aggregate. I will keep track of x’s this year, so do not forget to record them when you get them. The results, with the number of shoots in parentheses following the YTD score:
Shooter Rifle Pistol Total YTD
Christie Abbott 102-1 20-1 122-2 210-2 (2)
Tony Abbott 137-1 26 163-1 328-1 (2)
Bob Barker 128-1 0 128-1 214-1 (2)
Mark Barley 138-1 21 159-1 334-1 (2)
George Chesnut 102 19 121 216 (2)
Rudy Dezzani 102 19 121 121 (1)
Doug Echelberger DNS 138 (1)
Larry Iwatate 158-1 12 170-1 311-1 (2)
Fred Jones 167 24 191 191 (1)
Arnold Jorge 91 46 137 137 (1)
Joe Kroeze 142-1 35 177-1 282-1 (2)
Brian Medler DNS 76 (1)
Terra Romero 87 20 107 107 (1)
Jerry Smith 81 30 111 187 (2)
Kenny Wright DNS 81 (1)
Our next club shoot is on March 7 at 10:00 a.m. Don’t forget our black powder cartridge match this Monday, February 10, at 8:00 a.m.
Tony Abbott
Dear Long Rifles,
Another Freezearse is in the books. Here are the top three scores in each category (archery excluded), with Long Rifle Shooters and Manteca Sportsmen members in bold:
MEN’S RIFLE
Tim Ochsner 37.8
Mark Barley 34.8
Tony Abbott 32.8
WOMEN’S RIFLE
Judy Wilson 27.9
Cindy James 21.6
Linda Joyce 19.0
MEN’S PISTOL
George Chesnut 9.0
Calvin Miller 8.5
Tony Abbott 6.0
WOMEN’S PISTOL
Christie Abbott 8.0
SQUIRREL RIFLE
Mark Roduner 23.0
Tony Abbott 21.8
Larry Iwatate 21.7
COWBOY RIFLE
Steve Fentress 31.5
Mike Maciel 30.6
John Swan 27.8
BLACK POWDER CARTRIGE RIFLE
Brian Medler 173.7
Tony Abbott 173.4
Larry Iwatate 165.5
Thanks to everyone who assisted in putting on the rondy, with special thanks to Joe Kroeze, Rhonda George, Brian Medler, and Dennis Cathcart.
Tony Abbott
