Alvin York memorial shoot

[Armored farmer]

Has anyone attended the Alvin York memorial shoot in Pall Mall, Tennessee.
I am planning to attend this year. It is the silver anniversary of the shoot. I would like some insight so I don't look quite so much like a greenhorn there.

 

[Crawdad1]

Never been there but have you checked this?

http://prwarner.wixsite.com/sergent-york-shoot/page4

http://www.fentresscouriernews.com/...k-memorial-shoot-set-for-saturday-march-23rd/

Lots of greenhorns there also. Everyone is welcome.

 

[Armored farmer]

Thanks crawdad1,
I have those links. Looks like fun.

 

[Panzerschwein]

No aught threes or em nineteen elevens allowed? Funny how those were the guns York used to kill those Germans.

 

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Has anyone attended the Alvin York memorial shoot in Pall Mall, Tennessee.
I am planning to attend this year. It is the silver anniversary of the shoot. I would like some insight so I don't look quite so much like a greenhorn there.

Nice quotes

 

[Dog Soldier]

Arm-Farm, Can you post a picture of you shooting that match? Will you be wearing new "bibs" a flowery tie and a dashing Fedora?

 

[Crawdad1]

Forgot to mention, Armored Farmer Good luck at the shoot.

Those boys in them there mountains of Pennsylvania, West Virginia, Tennessee and Kentucky, just to name a few used their muzzleloading rifles well into the twentieth century. And maybe using them still.

 

[ColtPythonElite]

No aught threes or em nineteen elevens allowed? Funny how those were the guns York used to kill those Germans.

I was wondering the same thing.

 

[4v50 Gary]

Years ago I heard some ML approached the York family and asked for permission to conduct a match on their property. It was granted and has grown since then. Never attended one myself (but I was in CA when I heard of it).

 

[Crawdad1]

This shoot commemorates where Alvin York learned how to shoot a rifle in the backwoods with a muzzleloader. He already knew how to shoot a rifle prior to joining the Army.

 

[Armored farmer]

Arm-Farm, Can you post a picture of you shooting that match? Will you be wearing new "bibs" a flowery tie and a dashing Fedora?

Yes I will to both. And an old-timey sportcoat, and pocketwatch too.

 

[Dog Soldier]

Yes I will to both. And an old-timey sportcoat, and pocketwatch too.

What a guy. That sounds just like "Green Acres".

 

[Panzerschwein]

Very cool. I had no idea York used a muzzleloader before the Army.

 

[Kaeto]

Yes I will to both. And an old-timey sportcoat, and pocketwatch too.

The only watch I carry is a mechanical pocket watch.

 

[Crawdad1]

Very cool. I had no idea York used a muzzleloader before the Army.

A lot of people did in those mountains. No reason to change to a breechloader.

 

[Panzerschwein]

Any young shooters there?

I sometimes wonder what will happen to the muzzleloading world when the older generation passes on. Doesn't seem like enough young people are there to continue on the tradition, at least not in any great numbers.

 

[Mike OTDP]

That's why we're trying to recruit people.

 

[Crawdad1]

JOIN THE NMLRA!!!!

 

[WestKentucky]

Good to know that this will be happening in my area. I might have to join in on the fun sometime in the future.

 

[Dog Soldier]

I have been shooting State matches in the South West and Northern Rocky Mtns for many years. And yes the Muzzle Laoding sport is fading away. There are few younger shooters interested in the "Dark Side" BP rifles.
Some of the problem lies in the unfriendly attitude of the older shooters. There is also more interest in modern Para-Military firearms.

 

[Armored farmer]

Here are some spoils from NMLRA shoots that I have competed in.

 

[Crawdad1]

Now that's what I call a collection!!!!!

Could you give us some info on the rifle and Remmy you are using?

 

[Armored farmer]

Those medals are several years accumulation. I have used a few different rifles over that period of time.
Two were original rifles that have been passed down from my ancestors; one is a .40 percussion, the other is a .45 percussion.

The rifle in the picture is a Lancaster style with a .45cal. Green Mountain barrel, Siler lock. Curly maple stock. Brass furniture that I have gouged some crude engraving on.

The Remington in the picture isn't the one that I compete with in nmlra. The one in the picture is a 5.5 inch .44 Pietta. The one I shoot nmlra is a full length barrel Uberti. 44.

I prefer the short revolver , but the rule book states "as-issued" revolver, so I shoot the full size one.
(I'm not sure where the Ruger old army falls)

 

[Crawdad1]

I like that rifle!!!!
Mike or Buck would know for sure but I don't think you can use a Ruger in NMLRA sponsored events.

Good luck at the 'Over the log' shoot.

 

[Armored farmer]

Good luck at the 'Over the log' shoot.

Thanks.
I have much practice to do between now and then!