We started trap shooting at the Porto Rico range April 5th. There were 9 shooters knocking off the cobwebs and dust. Some came right back to form, others of us will take a day or two.
The equipment all worked very well, complimenting a fine sunny morning.
We’ll shoot again this Sunday, May 3rd, 9:00 am, shotgun start. Hope to see you there.
We have 12 & 20 ga. shells at $7.00 a box. Cost per round of clays is $4.00.
The new season of trap shooting will start on Sunday, April 5 at 9:00
. The snow has mostly disappeared and we can drive right in.
Talk soon, Bob Vliet
(250) 357 9309
To be held at the Rifle Range on Porto Rico Road.
Start time – 9:30 AM
Match # 1
Pistol cartridges in lever guns with exposed hammers, iron sights only.
This event will be shot offhand.
Targets at 50, 75 and 100 yards. 5 shots per target,(15 total) and using any style bullet and any powder type.
Match #2
Rifle cartridges in lever guns with exposed hammers and iron sights. Black powder or Pyrodex type powder and lead bullets only.
Targets are at 75, 100 and 200 yards. Offhand or cross sticks only. 5 shots at each range, (15 total). A fouling shot will be permitted before each round of 5 shots.
Match # 3
Buffalo rifles – single shot, exposed hammers, iron sights cast bullets and black powder or Pyrodex type.
Cross sticks may be used for 300, 400 and 500 yard targets. 5 shots per target with a fouler shot permitted before each 5 shot group.
There will be a side match for those buffalo shooters who are interested.
For $5.00 you may have 3 shots to hit a “Quigley” bucket at 400+ yards.
A special hat pin will be awarded for a “Quigley” bucket hit.
Each of the matches have a $5.00 entry fee.
A commemorative prize will be awarded to the first place shooter in each event.
Bring extra rounds for possible tie breaker shoot offs.
The aggregate winner of all three matches will be awarded the Nelson Rod & Gun Club Black Powder Trophy and have their name on it.
Bring your own lunch and we’ll see you there.
Contacts: Ron at (250) 357 9984 or Brad at (250) 354 4908.
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Clare Palmer on September 19, 2014. Clare passed peacefully with his family by his side. Born Richard Clare Palmer on October 2 1941, he was the eldest son of Walter and Naida Palmer. He leaves behind his beloved wife Patti and their four daughters (and families). Kimberly (Ed) Yee of Seattle, Washington and their three children Palmer, Elizabeth (Libby) and Owen; Lori (Russell) Stocks, of Nelson and their two boys Austin and Brady; Diana (Rene) Siguenza of Ottawa and their son Atticus; and Rebecca Friedberg of Philadelphia. He also leaves behind a stepmother Bea of Nelson, brother Alan of Blind Bay and sister Kathy (Bill) Wolsleger of Spruce Grove, Alberta, numerous aunts, uncles, nephews, nieces and cousins. He was preceded by his parents, infant twin sisters, a niece and sister in-law.
A prominent Nelson resident, Clare was;
– A mega supporter of all things Nelson
– Closely involved with the Rotary Club and proud of working to develop Lakeside Park.
– A long time Rod and Gun club member, very involved in the handgun and shotgun shooting sports with both the Nelson Rod & Gun Club and Silver City Trap Club.
– A Nelson Leaf fan
– The owner of West Transfer Moving, Storage and Truck Terminus for many years.
But the most treasured of all was his family and you knew that when he spoke of them.
The Celebration of Life will be held at the Prestige Lakeside Resort, 701 Lakeside Drive on Sunday, October 5 from 1-3
A person entered a private farm property in the Creston Valley. Several mule deer does were shot. Information is being sought from the public to help the Conservation Officer further the investigation. We will be publishing details and a poster as soon as we receive it.
Bob Vliet
Columbia Basin Trust gives money to each of the regional district areas and municipalities to be distributed to non-profit societies. Some councils vote on the distributions and others use a community oriented voting method, ie; “dot night”.
A club or organization fills a grant application and attends meetings to promote their cause.Our specialist for this particular job was Darren Marsh. He wrote the grant applications and made the presentations, Along with Darren, there were other members, Clare Palmer, Stephen White, Gerry Vliet and Jay Colley talking to municipal councils and the public about supporting votes.
We had a few glitches,” a learning curve”, but generally did very well for a first effort. $5,112.38 was received from CBT and put towards our new trap machine. The win-win is that it is installed and operating. 9:00 a.m. Saturday mornings and Thursday afternoons 4:30 p.m.—?.
Thanks to these people and all others involved.
Bob Vliet
Please note that the outdoor rifle range will be closed from 8:00 am to 4:30 pm, September 3rd & 4th.
It will be open to member use after 4:30 pm each day.
Bob Vliet
Glen Mcken planned a firewood cutting bee
for Sunday, June 22nd. Five members cut 2/3rd cord in short order.
It was great to have the wood pile started
for club house stove use this winter
Saturday – 9:00 am – 12:00 pm $7:00 box of shells $65.00 – per flat (10 boxes of shells) Winchester (12 – 20 ga.) round of trap -$4:00
We have received three club trophies that were originally handed out to competition winners; two for center fire hunting rifles and one for black powder rifles.
The Austin Moorcroft Trophy – Winner of .284 and larger caliber rifle, offhand and bench rest.
Women’s Trophy – Ladie’s winner of the Ethical Hunter Competition.
Black Powder Match – Hunting rifle. Details of competition unknown, but probably crossed sticks, not off of the bench.
There were several other trophies. A youth trophy and a .270 and smaller cal. (Wade trophy) were handed out.
We have video to look through that may give clues to other event awards.
These trophies should be shot for again,imo. How do you feel, as club members?
Bob V.