20th Annual Fred Wilkening Memorial Rifle Rodeo

Dick284 · #1 07-29-2012, 06:08 PM

August 18th,
Evergreen Shooting Club (Drayton Valley)
8 events;
25yd chicken heads
50 yd head on deer
100yd gophers
100yd rabbit
135yd pop up bear
150yd running deer
210yd pop up elk
300 and something yd. coyote

3 shots at each target, from varied field postions.
No slings, bipods, or rests.

$25.00
Chili and bun lunch
BBQ to follow.(super low price)

Trophies, cash prizes, and door prizes.

Be there no later than 7:30 AM

Camping nearby (no hook ups)

Any AB legal hunting rifle, any type of sights. (irons and youths get special treatment)

Range is located on the East side of the NSR.
From HWY22, 1 mile East of the NSR bridge go South on the Buck Creek Rd. for 3km's, watch for the sign showing range is to the West (RR484A) follow this Rd. West into the river valley for about 3KM's, Range is identified well.

gitrdun · #2 07-29-2012, 06:21 PM

Got a room booked at the Super 8 for the missus and I. We'll be there friday afternoon. And I volunteer to mix and pour Lee's libations all nite long.

duceman · #3 07-30-2012, 09:30 AM

a room?!!! you sissy! all that showering is appreciated though!
for anyone who hasn't been, expect a good, no stress, excellent practice session with good people to campfire with, lee

duceman · #4 07-31-2012, 07:33 AM

so, how many are going to the rodeo, and will be camping? although there are no hookups at the range, there is a campground 5 minutes away with full hookups, lee

6.5x47 lapua · #5 08-01-2012, 11:57 AM

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Originally Posted by duceman

a room?!!! you sissy! all that showering is appreciated though!
for anyone who hasn't been, expect a good, no stress, excellent practice session with good people to campfire with, lee

x2! a very fun time for the whole family

roger · #6 08-01-2012, 01:45 PM

well it looks as if the stars are aligning,
work is out...and im in.
always a treat to come out and see you west-of-the-fifth-meridian, gap-tooth hillbillies

gitrdun · #7 08-01-2012, 01:54 PM

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Originally Posted by roger

well it looks as if the stars are aligning,
work is out...and im in.
always a treat to come out and see you west-of-the-fifth-meridian, gap-tooth hillbillies

Funny you mention that, the 5th meridian is not even a mile west of my place. I have noticed them weirdos on that side of the fence too.

But even worse are the ones on the east side of #2.

duceman · #8 08-01-2012, 02:29 PM

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Originally Posted by gitrdun

Funny you mention that, the 5th meridian is not even a mile west of my place. I have noticed them weirdos on that side of the fence too.

But even worse are the ones on the east side of #2.

i hope that wasn't pointed at me, ya little toy poodle. i just got a new tube of spot putty, i'll have that gap in my face fixed up in no time.

Dick284 · #9 08-01-2012, 05:20 PM

It's a crying shame a lot more folks on here are so un interested, in some really good practice before hunting season.

gitrdun · #10 08-01-2012, 05:24 PM

There are some that'll tell you practise is over rated, all's you need is the right reticle

gitrdun · #11 08-01-2012, 05:29 PM

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Originally Posted by duceman

i hope that wasn't pointed at me, ya little toy poodle. i just got a new tube of spot putty, i'll have that gap in my face fixed up in no time.

Don't forget the mesh for those unusually large gaps.

catnthehat · #12 08-01-2012, 05:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Dick284

It's a crying shame a lot more folks on here are so un interested, in some really good practice before hunting season.

I'd love to, but have a previous commitment, Dick!

Cat

Dick284 · #13 08-01-2012, 07:20 PM

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Originally Posted by catnthehat

I'd love to, but have a previous commitment, Dick!

Cat

Ah cripes not again, Cat!

Some of the best times we ever had at the Rodeo were when you and your crew made it down.

FallAirFever · #14 08-01-2012, 08:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Dick284

It's a crying shame a lot more folks on here are so un interested, in some really good practice before hunting season.

I'd love to make it and if it was closer I'd be in for sure. That said I am still trying to pull things together lord knows I could use the practice. Plus I'd love to benefit from some of the knowledgable shooters that are going.

220swifty · #15 08-01-2012, 08:04 PM

Im interested, Dick, i just cant seem to catch a break on the dates. One year it will happen.

Dick284 · #16 08-01-2012, 08:09 PM

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Originally Posted by FallAirFever

I'd love to make it and if it was closer I'd be in for sure. That said I am still trying to pull things together lord knows I could use the practice. Plus I'd love to benefit from some of the knowledgable shooters that are going.

There are shooters from down that way coming, it might ease the travel constraints.

FallAirFever · #17 08-01-2012, 08:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Dick284

There are shooters from down that way coming, it might ease the travel constraints.

It's really just a time thing. If I could do it in a day trip then I'd be in for sure. That said I am still trying to convince my wife she should visit her two aunts that live there. We can drive up the night before she can visit I can shoot. Easy, right? Well she's not so sure but I am going to keep working on her.

Rackmastr · #18 08-01-2012, 11:04 PM

Wish I could make it, but I'm out this year!! Hope you guys have a blast!!

catnthehat · #19 08-02-2012, 06:57 AM

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Originally Posted by Dick284

Ah cripes not again, Cat!

Some of the best times we ever had at the Rodeo were when you and your crew made it down.

Unfortunately , Team Wingnut has been on a very long hiatus, and some have moved away.
Talked to Clint last night however, I'll let him know about it.
Cat

Lefty-Canuck · #20 08-03-2012, 01:47 PM

Bump because I think I might try to make it.

LC

gitrdun · #21 08-03-2012, 04:35 PM

duceman · #22 08-03-2012, 05:04 PM

just talked to gorf, gonna meet him at the rodeo friday as well

gitrdun · #23 08-03-2012, 05:08 PM

That little frenchman is one to contend with, for sure! He doesn't talk a whole lot, just let's his gun speak volumes though.

duceman · #24 08-03-2012, 05:23 PM

he's shooting provincials in smallbore sillywet in lethbridge this weekend.
wanted to, but got to put a few days work in now.
hank jr.'s concert took a little wind out of the bank. on a side note, i don't think hank and about 6,000 fans in cheyenne will be voting obama!

gitrdun · #25 08-03-2012, 05:53 PM

At least he didn't pull rank and rename the "whitehouse".

kayaker · #26 08-03-2012, 06:18 PM

I have a family in-law anniversary thing that day BUT might be able to spend at least the morning on the range if that would be sufficient...

gitrdun · #27 08-03-2012, 06:28 PM

I'll go out on a limb here and say that a "show" is 10x better than a no show,

32-40win · #28 08-04-2012, 01:02 AM

I've a mind to check this shoot out. It sounds like a good shoot. I have a place to stay up there, after the shoot.. Only thing is getting enough sleep. May have to drive up and park by the gate and have a snooze til someone wakes me up on the way in.

I don't get off work til 10;00pm.

Dick284 · #29 08-04-2012, 10:03 AM

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Originally Posted by 32-40win

I've a mind to check this shoot out. It sounds like a good shoot. I have a place to stay up there, after the shoot.. Only thing is getting enough sleep. May have to drive up and park by the gate and have a snooze til someone wakes me up on the way in.

I don't get off work til 10;00pm.

Just climb in with someone who's camped there.
I'm sure Duceman or Predator will have a spare bunk or two.

whitetail Junkie · #30 08-04-2012, 10:30 AM

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Originally Posted by Dick284

Just climb in with someone who's camped there.
I'm sure Duceman or Predator will have a spare bunk or two.

Broke Back Camper.....

Just joking boys!