2019 GTA Gene Curtis Memorial Fun Shoot/Airgun Show

[amb5500c]

Dez, the top of your trailer is rusty.

[ezman604]

I've never used Dropbox but here is a try.

https://www.dropbox.com/sh/eqly6ptnxjxrd19/AAAMCiszkK91SA4TUl6ng8fJa?dl=0

[ezman604]

Dez, the top of your trailer is rusty.

HaaHaa
I noticed that too Rich. Good thing it belongs to work, not me. Will show the boss though.

[aluminumfetish]

I've never used Dropbox but here is a try.

https://www.dropbox.com/sh/eqly6ptnxjxrd19/AAAMCiszkK91SA4TUl6ng8fJa?dl=0

Awesome, those really captured the moment there. Did anybody happen to get pics after the wind came through ? What a great weekend finishing off with a massive storm. Just like the last Kentucky shoot. 

[Manning]

Awesome event, some of the most fun shooting I've ever had.  Huge thanks to Eric and the GTA crew for throwing this party. 

The array of targets at all the different distances was a hoot.  Even got a few hits on the big gong at 130 yds with a 16 ft lb .177 marauder.  Had a blast doing the woods walk match with the spring gun.

Huge number of door prizes and raffles, thanks to Pyramyd, JSAR, and everyone else that donated.  The food was great, I thought the ribs were exceptionally good. 

Even the weather was good.  The storm at the end was interesting.  Turned the big tent into a box kite and moved it several feet.  Was a bit scary for my buddy Chris who was by his lonesome.  But it makes for a great story.  You guys need to hear him tell it.....

[ezman604]

The annual event is always a memory maker. The food is fantastic. Getting away from work is a blessing. Seeing and shooting airguns is always a blast. The anticipation of the raffle results is exciting. But the very best part of this event is what I always say, it's a GTA family reunion. Seeing our old friends and meeting new ones is the absolute best part of the event. And that is what makes the memories for me that make me smile. It was great seeing all of you that attended. I really missed those that did not make it this year. Be sure to come next time. I'll see about posting the date shortly.
I hope everyone had a good time and safe travels back home. I sure hope we make it bigger and better next year. But it can only be better if you are there!!!!

[ezman604]

And a big congratulations to our annual paintball competition winners.

SPRINGERS:

First place - Bob (Springrrrr)
Second place - Brian (young_skywalker)

PCP:

First place - Travis (oldpro)
Second place - Matt (SilentMatt)
A JSAR sweep for the Raptor...LOL

BIG BORE:

First place - David (Rocker1)
Second place - Travis (oldpro)

Congrats guys, you will receive $100 and $50 gift certificates donated by Pyramyd Air respectively to go along with your trophies you received.

[Tater]

I've never used Dropbox but here is a try.

https://www.dropbox.com/sh/eqly6ptnxjxrd19/AAAMCiszkK91SA4TUl6ng8fJa?dl=0

Great footage and pics Dave. The drone video was VERY stable, it came out great! I don't know if it could even be done better.
Congrats to all the winners and I missed seeing you all. Great job hosting the event Dave.

[mobilemail]

Any word on the Field Target shoot results?

[ezman604]

Eric scored it, hopefully he will chime in with the results.

[Hsbgshop]

Field Target, Woods Walk details.....

First off, this entire event would NOT have happened if help wasn’t received from Mitch (aluminumfetish). He and I worked two days straight hanging targets, trimming trails, painting gongs, set up tents, trim grass, haul targets, etc........massive thanks to Mitch for the dedication he had to get this done on time and on his vacation. You sir are welcome anytime Arkansas calls you. Thanks to those who were brave enough to run the trail! Walking along with all of you who did shoot was very enjoyable. Thanks!!!

The fee for the walk trail was $3.00 per run for either side. There was no limit on how many times a shooter could have wanted to shoot. The prizes for the winners of the two walk trails are....

1st place prizes....
Umarex Syrix in .177 for the <20fpe “right” side trail.
Gamo Swarm Maxxim in .177 for the >20fpe “left” side trail.

The right side of the walk was designed for less than 20fpe guns. There were 6 different shooting lanes with 61 possible points to be had. 5 paper scored targets with 11 metal, 2 of which were resetting animal silhouette. There were 4 spinning targets and the balance were steel gongs of 2” and 3” sizes. Distances varied and positions of targets were mounted on stumps, trees, ground, and hanging situations. This side of the walk was designed for those who didn’t wish to do the longer side of the trail but still get a tasty bite of the fun.

Here is the breakdown of the less than 20fpe side competitors>>>>>(sorry for any name misspellings)

1st place, Mark Pace with a BSA Scorpion SE .177 scored 51
2nd place, Mike Manning with a HW77 .177 scored 48
3rd place tie at 45 points between Marty Leili with an AirArms S510 .177 and Tom Smith with a RAW TM1000 in .177

4th place Bob Ratcliff with a HW97 in .177 scored 44
5th Brian Groves with a TW200 in .177 scored 42
6th place Bob Mezza with a PRod in .22 scored 38


The high energy side....
This “left” side was designed to take any fpe gun. Yup, even Lloyd’s 51 cal.!!! 

The “left” walk had 122 total points possible with 13 lanes to shoot. It had 10 paper scored targets. 18 steel gongs of the 2” and 3” diameter hung in various situations and distances. The last station had a sort of Hail Mary or a KYL situation. A closer 3” could be hit for one point or choose a further set of steel from 4,3,2” diameters for higher bonus points. A miss of any of those would yield ZERO points at that station.

Only two shooters completed the entire run for a complete score. Two shooters called their run early and three other shooters were forced to stop due to the storm front that blew through. They had 5 more lanes to shoot to complete a score.

1st place shooter was Mark Pace with his BSA Scorpion SE in .177 scoring a 89 total.
2nd place shooter was Carlin Mitchell with his custom Air Force in .22 scoring 72 total.

Incomplete score break down was....

The three shooters below completed 8 stations before they had to stop.
Tom Smith with his RAW TM1000 in .177 shot a 66
Mike Manning with his HW77 in .177 shot a 54
Brian Groves with his TX200 in .177 shot a 48

With each shooting 6 stations....
Dave Furr with a Daystate Airwolf in .22 shot a 34
Richard Aucoin with an FX Crown in .25 shot a 45

Congratulations Mark “mobilemail” you won both courses!!!!!!

Contact me to have the two new rifles shipped to you. Pictures of you gloating over your new prizes is required!

[mobilemail]

Cool!

Hey Marty2. <insert gloating here> 

[triggertreat]

Congrats Mark!

[Tater]

Congrats Mark!

Yes, congrats!

[Ridge Runner]

I am really glad to see Marty and Lloyd made it to the shoot again this year.  I wish I could have tagged along.  Maybe it will happen next time.  We'll see.

[mobilemail]

IMHO the field target shoot was the funniest thing onsite and highly underutilized. I'm not sure if folks were aware that it was open for competition on Friday. I thought (mistakenly) that it was a Saturday only thing and was fortunate to get it in early.

If Eric does it next year, y'all come early and often!

[uglymike]

The annual event is always a memory maker. The food is fantastic. Getting away from work is a blessing. Seeing and shooting airguns is always a blast. The anticipation of the raffle results is exciting. But the very best part of this event is what I always say, it's a GTA family reunion. Seeing our old friends and meeting new ones is the absolute best part of the event. And that is what makes the memories for me that make me smile. It was great seeing all of you that attended. I really missed those that did not make it this year. Be sure to come next time. I'll see about posting the date shortly.
I hope everyone had a good time and safe travels back home. I sure hope we make it bigger and better next year. But it can only be better if you are there!!!!

+1     it's all about the people for me, all the rest of it is very secondary

[ezman604]

IMHO the field target shoot was the funniest thing onsite and highly underutilized.

I presume you meant to say FUNNEST......LOL
Although it was pretty funny watching Rich and David. HaaHaa

[Sfttailrdr46]

I don't want to rush getting another year older but I can't wait to head south for next year's GTA Fun Shoot. I'm still sort of disappointed that my younger guy took an extra six months to graduate college,  If he had finished on time the fun shoot would have been a done deal. See you all next year God willing and the water don't rise 

[mobilemail]

IMHO the field target shoot was the funniest thing onsite and highly underutilized.

I presume you meant to say FUNNEST......LOL
Although it was pretty funny watching Rich and David. HaaHaa

I did mean funnest.  But watching Mitch and Eric talk smack on each other was worth the price of admission by itself!!!!  I can't laugh at Rocker though, he was doing pretty darn good for a man of 193.