Proposed NY-VT Border Shoot

[ADK Bigfoot]

Recently I have noticed how many muzzleloaders there are in the Green Mountains and Adirondacks. A new member here, Rusticbob and I have been conversing about putting together an informal fun shoot at our range in Whitehall, NY. The Whitehall Fish and Game Club is a few miles west of the NY/Vermont border between Rutland and Glens Falls. They have graciously consented to our using their range for such a meet.

Before we go further, I am trying to gauge the level of interest. Our plan is for a Sunday afternoon (noon until 5:00 PM) shoot in late April with paper targets at 25 yards and 50 yards, and some steel a little further out. All shots offhand, and round balls only. Flintlocks and caplocks (or matchlocks), open sights. This is not a formal competition, and there are no prizes or awards…only bragging rights and glory. This would be a good opportunity to meet others from the Forum.

Non-members of the Whitehall Fish and Game club will be asked for a $5 donation for the club. All non-members will also be required to sign a waiver of liability.

If I hear from enough shooters by March 30, I will secure the range and make all the necessary arrangements, send out directions to the club, etc.

If interested, please PM me on this site, and give me your email address and phone. It is time to get out and burn some powder in warm weather!

ADK Bigfoot

 

[Grimord]

Are CT shooters invited? I would be interested but it depends on the day and unfortunately, the price of gas.

 

[ADK Bigfoot]

Thank you for your response...you are first in!

Any shooters are welcome. With the cost of gas, I didn't think many would travel very far. I am thinking of a Sunday in late April...warm days, less chance of getting snowed out.

I will keep you posted.

ADK Bigfoot

 

[Grimord]

Thank you for your response...you are first in!

Any shooters are welcome. With the cost of gas, I didn't think many would travel very far. I am thinking of a Sunday in late April...warm days, less chance of getting snowed out.

I will keep you posted.

ADK Bigfoot

Thanks. You may not remember me, but we shot together once at the SVTPB.

 

[ADK Bigfoot]

I'll know you when I see you!

ADK Bigfoot

 

[Grimord]

I'll know you when I see you!

ADK Bigfoot

Same here.

 

[ADK Bigfoot]

Lots of replies! Looks like this could be a good event!

ADK Bigfoot

 

[Andrewmtnman]

I also from ct may be interested in the fun
Maybe a ct carpool

 

[GunsnBourbon]

I’m in and will ride with Andrewmrnman

 

[ADK Bigfoot]

Welcome. I will send details as they develop. Send me a PM with contact information so can send final details

ADK Bigfoot

 

[LRSmoker]

Can’t promise a thing because I’m on the other side of the border but I would like to participate.
Smoke

 

[ADK Bigfoot]

In just two days, I have received a dozen responses from three states!

ADK Bigfoot

 

[Andrewmtnman]

Wow. That’s awesome! The troops are restless after this winter. Lol

 

[LRSmoker]

Make that three states and another country ! I’ve heard the expression “ If you build it they will come “. There’s a lot of people just itching to shoot somewhere.

 

[ADK Bigfoot]

No offense intended! I am half Canadian (on my step-mother's side).

ADK Bigfoot

 

[LRSmoker]

No offense taken. About 95 % of my shooting is done with my friends in the north eastern US. My wife and I find the people that shoot muzzleloader are the best.

 

[Kev308]

Where in ny are you? We are on Long Island and I want to see if any of the faithful down here want to go.
Thanks,
Kevin

 

[ADK Bigfoot]

The Whitehall Fish and Game Club is a few miles west of the NY/Vermont border between Rutland and Glens Falls. We are just over an hour north of the Capital in Albany. The club is a few miles off the main route (Route 4) which runs from the Adirondack Northway (87) near Lake George to the ski areas near Rutland (like Killington and Pico).

ADK Bigfoot

 

[Antonio Ferraioli]

Depends on the date. I can get three to go.

 

[ADK Bigfoot]

PM me contact information and I will keep you posted. Looking at April 24.

ADK Bigfoot