March 2003 Newsletter

The Board has considered opening the range for use on Fridays, but there is a concern that there are not enough range officers available to continue keeping it open on Fridays, particularly come hunting season. However, we have gotten commitments from enough range officers to give it a try. So until further notice, the range will be open on Fridays from 9:00-4:00.

The first informal .22 rimfire rifle silhouette shoot was held on Sunday, February 9. For this time around, we just used the pistol silhouette targets to see what level of interest there was in such an event. Turnout was more than I had expected, with 12 shooters. Top scores with scoped rifles were: Luke Rinebold, 35; Dennis Schult, 31; Mike Garcia, 30. High scores with iron sights were: Mike Garcia, 37; Scott Rinebold, 35; Ron Stryker, 32. We are planning on doing it again on Sunday, March 9. Any further questions contact me at 758-6108 or dts@clarkston.com.

There was a CMP shoot held on Sunday, February 23. A total of 12 shooters turned out, and the top shooters were: Kevin Spradlin, 257-2X; Brad Manau, 251-1X; Ken Jacks, 250-2X. Additional CMP shoots later in the year are scheduled for April 27 and June 22. For additional information, contact Ken Jacks at 798-7380, or kjacks@clarkston.com.

There will be a pistol/cowboy rifle silhouette shoot held at the range on Saturday, March 15.  The next silhouette shoot will be April 20. For a complete schedule for the year see our web site or the Lewiston Pistol Club's site (www.lewistonpistol.org).

There are plans in the works for a family fun shoot sometime in early April; details next month.

Anyone with a MEC 600 shotshell loader for 28 gauge who is willing to sell it, please contact me, as I would like to buy one - Dennis Schult, dts@clarkston.com, 758-6108.

John Fisher would like to get small antlers of any kind for a project he is working on; please contact John at 843-7159 if you can help him out.

The March membership meeting will be held Wednesday, March 5, 6:00 p.m., at the Helm restaurant. John Fisher will present a program on the wildlife he saw on his trip to Costa Rica.

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