25th Annual Fred Wilkening Rifle Rodeo August 12, 2017

[Dick284]

On August 12th of this year the Evergreen Shooting Club located near Drayton Valley will be putting on the for the 25th year the Fred Wilkening Memorial Rifle Rodeo.

This is a shooting event designed by hunters for hunters.

There are 8 life like targets which depict game animals like grouse, rabbits, gophers, head on deer, bear, elk, coyotes, and a real running deer.

The rules are pretty simple:

-The rifle must be of a chambering which is classed as a legal big game cartridge in the Alberta Reg's.
-The style of rifle or types of optics or sights doesn't matter.(iron sights shoot at a slightly shorter distance)
-You won't need your bipods or other sorts of rests or shooting supports.
-You start and finish with the same rifle.
-Kids, youths, ladies and seniors are all welcome.(kids get a bit of a break on shooting positions and time limits)
-Expect shots from as close as 25yds, to as far as 350ish yards.
-Expect to shoot from the 4 basic field positions.(off hand, kneeling, sitting, and prone)

You'll need at least 30 rounds of ammunition to complete the event.

There is un serviced camping areas right outside the range so bringing the RV is recommended.

There are belt buckles and cash for shooting well, plus lots of door prizes available for those willing to hang around and help clean up.

We close Saturday off with a steak supper, and fellowship and revelling around a camp fire.

There will be a $40 entry fee plus a sur charge of $5 to cover insurance for non club members.


I will start taking booking for spots starting on July 24th.

First 50 shooters get guaranteed spots.

If you aren't signed in at the shoot by 7:30 AM Saturday you'll likely loose your spot.

[duceman]

can't wait! got some extra prize $$$ coming this year too

[Scottmisfits]

I just talked to the wife. She has already registered for a power lifting competition that weekend so we won't be there. That was the one shoot she said she enjoyed a lot and we were all really excited about coming up.

Believe me, if things change, we'll be there.

Thanks to Dick and crew for all the work organizing this and making it such a great environment to be in.

[gitrdun]

I would love to participate as I have many years before. My body joints are failing me. I am scheduled for a cortisone injection in my shoulder. If it all works all well, count me in. If for some reason that I cannot shoot, I'd be happy to be a spectator or a range officer.

[Moo Snukkle]

I should be there no problem. I'd even bring my first time shooter 17 yr old daughter if I could find a lefty 243 or similar to borrow as she is showing interest.

[tchardy1972]

Count me in on this again. Love this shoot.

[Opalsasquatch]

I'm in as well! Can't wait


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[Slicktricker]

Il be there I challenge you dick lol jk!

[wolf308]

Hoping to be able to make her

[catnthehat]

I may be Stateside on business that weekend
If I am not sure should be able to get there .
Cat

[roger]

fantastic looking forward to it..as always, now to book off that time.
after wrecking the ranges targets last year by punching holes in the 404 steel targets am i even invited this year?

for those who have never shot here, you have to try this at least once. first time shooters are treated with much respect and given liberties .
scores are not important unless your beating dick, then score is everything.

[play.soccer]

What kind of events are there? Like is it like a PRS match or what?

[Dick284]

Originally Posted by play.soccer

What kind of events are there? Like is it like a PRS match or what?

It's a rifle rodeo.

You shoot targets that look and act like game animals.

I thought the course of fire was more or less laid out in my first post.

What did I miss?

http://www.outdoorsmenforum.ca/showt...ighlight=Rodeo

http://www.outdoorsmenforum.ca/showthread.php?t=292886

[play.soccer]

Originally Posted by Dick284

It's a rifle rodeo.

You shoot targets that look and act like game animals.

I thought the course of fire was more or less laid out in my first post.

What did I miss?

http://www.outdoorsmenforum.ca/showt...ighlight=Rodeo

http://www.outdoorsmenforum.ca/showthread.php?t=292886

Idk part of me thought there was more to it

[Dick284]

Originally Posted by play.soccer

Idk part of me thought there was more to it

Oh there is, you gotta be there to see what it's like.

There's never been a single person who's gone away from this shoot unhappy.

[gitrdun]

Originally Posted by Dick284

Oh there is, you gotta be there to see what it's like.

There's never been a single person who's gone away from this shoot unhappy.

You bet it's a great event. I've attended many years now, and if my cortizone injection in my left shoulder allows me, I'll be there to shoot. Very well organized, great food, great friendships are made at this event. I'd highly recommend it for newcomers, male, female or the youngsters. An all around great meeting of like minded folks. Besides, you can learn a lot of good "one liners" from the man himself.

[Opalsasquatch]

There's the coyote target



And shooting at the gophers



And two of my kids picking range brass lol

It is so much fun, I'll be there every year


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[Kurt.Hanger]

Dick, it sounds like a fun family event. Not sure about the wife but the daughter is interested. We contact you directly to sign up?

[Dick284]

Originally Posted by Kurt.Hanger

Dick, it sounds like a fun family event. Not sure about the wife but the daughter is interested. We contact you directly to sign up?

The PM system here is perfect.

[wolf308]

Hey dick.

Are we gonna be able to load are own ammo this time or we gotta get it handed to us like 5 year olds again.

That really irked me .... yes fine verify we got 3 rounds and range officers , but there's mags for a reason.

[Dick284]

Originally Posted by wolf308

Hey dick.

Are we gonna be able to load are own ammo this time or we gotta get it handed to us like 5 year olds again.

That really irked me .... yes fine verify we got 3 rounds and range officers , but there's mags for a reason.

Sorry bud, safety first.

[wolf308]

Copy.

[Dick284]

In one week entries will open(July 24th)

I'll take PM's and will provide a means of payment through a return PM.


Here's the draft of what the buckles will look like.

[Opalsasquatch]

Is it time yet? Lol



How bout now?

I think I was bugging you by the end of May last year


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[Rugersingle]

Originally Posted by Moo Snukkle

I should be there no problem. I'd even bring my first time shooter 17 yr old daughter if I could find a lefty 243 or similar to borrow as she is showing interest.

Hey Moo Did you find a rifle? I can bring down a little LH Ruger American in .243 if she is still interested.

[Moo Snukkle]

Originally Posted by Rugersingle

Hey Moo Did you find a rifle? I can bring down a little LH Ruger American in .243 if she is still interested.

Case of the missing 243 solved! Thanks so much for inquiring Ruger. Found a Handi rifle that should work well for her (a big thanks to Dick there).

[Dick284]

12/50 so far.

[roger]

bump to top.
im in!!!

[Dick284]

25/50

[Opalsasquatch]

Went 3 for 3 off hand on the gopher gongs tonight at 105m, can't wait for the 12th


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