The Northeast Ohio Airgunners (N.O.A.) will be holding the second leg of the Buckeye Field Target Series this Sunday, October 20, 2019, at Twin Oaks Air Rifle Range in Chagrin Falls, Ohio. Sight-in starts at 8:00am and match starts at 10:30am.
The current weather forecast for now calls for partly cloudy skies and a high of 70F.
Please be aware that this is private property and we are graciously being offered the use of the land by the property owner so be respectful and considerate. We will be providing various signs throughout the property as well as on Bell Street to help direct you to the range and parking areas.
The day’s agenda will be:
1. Sight-in range opens at 8 am.
2. Registration from 8 till 9:30 am.
3. Shooters meeting at 10 am.
4. Match starts at 10:30 am
5. N.O.A. provided lunch and awards ceremony at the conclusion of the match.
Match Fees:
Members $10
Non-Members $15
Under 18 years of age $5
We will include our Novice and Junior classes. The idea of these classes is to provide an airgun shooting opportunity for inexperienced shooters. Some of you, probably all of you, have family members or friends that might like to join you on the course, but they are not really up to the full blown FT challenge. Well, here’s the answer, they can join you and shoot the course in the Novice or Junior class.
All shooters under the age of 18 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian. If the parent or guardian is not going to shoot the match, they still need to supervise the minor at each lane on the field target course for the entire match. One parent or legal guardian may accompany up to two minors.
Here is a link to Under Age Shooters
If you wish to bring items for sale please include a tag and mark them with a price and contact information.
Come and join us, bring a friend, and please send us an email through our website or to me at the email address shown below to let us know you’re coming. You can visit our website for directions to the range and other information:
Please note that Google Maps or Siri will take you to the wrong destination if you use the actual physical address of 9911 Shadow Wood Circle, Chagrin Falls, Ohio 44023 for directions. Access is off of Lucky Bell Lane NOT Wake Robbin Drive. Please visit our website for written directions and look for our N.O.A. sign on Bell Street on match day.
Regards,
Jeff Paddock
(match report by Tyler Patner)
Another season has come to a close for the Northeast Ohio Airgunners. Our final match of 2019 was held on October 20th, and doubled as the second leg of the three match Buckeye FT Series. In an effort to provide the most variety and biggest challenge possible, the course was split between the Field course and the Woods course. With 7 lanes in the field and 8 lanes in the woods, shooters would experience the wind and lighting difficulties that each course presents all in one course of fire. We had 29 shooters join us and the we were blessed with a beautiful day. The weather in October is always questionable at best, but the sun was shining and the temps were in the mid to high 60's for most of the day.
Between the two halves of the course, there were 13 targets over 40 yards, with 9 of those 13 being over 45. The course had an average distance of 34.8 yards and a Troyer rating of 33.29T. Enough wind made it through both courses to cause shooters some grief, though I wouldn't call it a very windy day. The positional lanes proved difficult for most, with a long standing shot in the field at 34 yards, and a long kneeler in the woods at 39 yards.
As the scores rolled in, the usual suspects were near the top of the scoreboard. Bill Rabbitt had another strong showing with his Thomas Carbine, topping the Hunter PCP division with a 51/60. He was trailed by Jeff Little, who put in a solid 48/60. In Hunter Piston, Dan Putz threw down the gauntlet with an impressive 49/60 using his trusty Walther LGV. Tyler Patner put in the high score for the day and took top honors in WFTF PCP with a 55/60. Jeff Paddock was just behind him with a solid 50.
As the shooters came off of the course, they were greeted to some fantastic chili, courtesy of Bill Rabbitt. Jeff Edelmann’s wife, Roberta, provided some tasty homemade cookies and Jeff Paddock brought along some cornbread. Being the last match of the season, Bill also provided some tasty beverages including beer and jello shots to celebrate another season well spent on the lanes. Thanks Bill, I know all that partook enjoyed.
As we close this season, I want to say a few special thank you's. First and foremost, Anne and Ashley Reily for another great year of shooting on their property. I know I speak for all of our membership and attendees over the past two years in sharing our appreciation and gratitude for the use of the property.
To our members, thank you for all of your efforts and assistance in putting on these matches. When Bill, Jeff, Rick, Roger and I started the club in 2015, none of us believed it would grow to what is has today. Well, Roger might have believed it, but he has always been the most positive of us. What started as a way for a few of us to get some FT practice in has grown tremendously and we are so thankful to have the wide base of support and help that we do.
To all that have attended our matches in 2019, thank you for coming to shoot with us. I know we picked up a few new shooters this season, and we appreciate you coming out and spending your Sunday's with us. We look forward to seeing you again in 2020!
We will be working on our 2020 schedule and hope to have that sorted out early next year. Until then, we hope you all have a safe and happy holiday season, and we will see you on the lanes next year!
LINK TO MATCH REPORT N.O.A. NEWS PAGE
