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by Hap Rocketto
Sat Feb 27, 2021 6:57 am
Forum: Shooters Lounge
Topic: R.I.P. - Art Cook - 1948 Olympic Gold Medalist - 50m Smallbore Prone
Replies: 3
Views: 1150

Re: R.I.P. - Art Cook - 1948 Olympic Gold Medalist - 50m Smallbore Prone

Arthur Edwin "Art" Cook March 19, 1928- February 21, 2021 Arthur Edwin "Art" Cook, “the Cookie that would not crumble”, succumbed to Covid-19 induced kidney failure on February 21, 2021. He is best known for winning an Olympic Gold medal in London in 1948 at the age of 20, the yo...
by Hap Rocketto
Sat May 09, 2020 7:51 am
Forum: Shooters Lounge
Topic: Ice or no ice in your Bourbon?
Replies: 51
Views: 8576

Re: Ice or no ice in your Bourbon?

As my Old Man once told me,
"If the bourbon is good the ice won't help,
If the bourbon is bad the ice won't help."
by Hap Rocketto
Wed Apr 29, 2020 10:26 pm
Forum: Shooters Lounge
Topic: NRA Cancels Championships
Replies: 0
Views: 1503

NRA Cancels Championships

Due to the current state of affairs surrounding COVID-19, the uncertainties associated with this pandemic at present, and shutdowns across our country that has impeded vital preparatory work, the National Rifle Association has made the difficult decision to cancel the 2020 NRA Precision Pistol Champ...
by Hap Rocketto
Sat Mar 14, 2020 6:45 am
Forum: Olympic Rifle - Air and Smallbore
Topic: Need advice for lighter barrel.
Replies: 10
Views: 3230

Re: Need advice for lighter barrel.

I second the recommendation of Howard Pitts.
He is a quality gunsmith, rifleman, and gentleman.
His work for me has been superb.
Best,
Hap Rocketto
by Hap Rocketto
Thu Mar 12, 2020 7:59 am
Forum: Shooters Lounge
Topic: NRA - ???? Did someone drop the ball?
Replies: 21
Views: 5359

Re: NRA - ???? Did someone drop the ball?

This excerpt from the Fort Benning website probably explains it all. Fort Benning continues to take precautionary measures to protect the health of the force and maintain operational readiness. We’re constantly evaluating our current operations to ensure the safety of all of our Soldiers, family mem...
by Hap Rocketto
Tue Mar 10, 2020 5:23 pm
Forum: Shooters Lounge
Topic: NRA 2020 Smallbore Rifle Outdoor Championship
Replies: 4
Views: 1894

Re: NRA 2020 Smallbore Rifle Outdoor Championship

I can't speak to that issue.
It is my understanding that range construction was to begin this month. Beyond that I have no idea how things are progressing.
Best,
Hap
by Hap Rocketto
Sat Mar 07, 2020 6:41 pm
Forum: Shooters Lounge
Topic: NRA 2020 Smallbore Rifle Outdoor Championship
Replies: 4
Views: 1894

Re: NRA 2020 Smallbore Rifle Outdoor Championship

Looking forward to seeing you.
Wouldn't be the same without you, Morgen.
Best,
Hap
by Hap Rocketto
Fri Mar 06, 2020 8:16 pm
Forum: Shooters Lounge
Topic: NRA 2020 Smallbore Rifle Outdoor Championship
Replies: 4
Views: 1894

NRA 2020 Smallbore Rifle Outdoor Championship

Colleagues, Registration is now open for the 2020 NRA National Smallbore Rifle Championships. With the 2021 Pershing Trophy Match just 15 months off this is a splendid opportunity to get acclimatized to the new venue before this major shoulder to shoulder smallbore prone match. Pershing Team selecti...
by Hap Rocketto
Sun Mar 01, 2020 9:15 am
Forum: Shooters Lounge
Topic: NRA - ???? Did someone drop the ball?
Replies: 21
Views: 5359

Re: NRA - ???? Did someone drop the ball?

First let me thank you for your kind comments on my scribblings. I can only speak to the NRA's support of the two major international shoulder to shoulder smallbore prone matches, the Pershing shot in the USA and the Roberts which is fired in England. These matches are fired on an eight year alterna...
by Hap Rocketto
Sat Feb 29, 2020 7:22 pm
Forum: Shooters Lounge
Topic: NRA - ???? Did someone drop the ball?
Replies: 21
Views: 5359

Re: NRA - ???? Did someone drop the ball?

This is the official notification on the cancellation of this year's NCAA Banquet as sent by Tori Taylor, NRA National Manager of Schools and Colleges. It seems to be a one time cancellation. "Due to temporary changes that were made for the calendar year 2020, the NRA Collegiate Program will no...
by Hap Rocketto
Wed Sep 25, 2019 12:02 pm
Forum: Olympic Rifle - Air and Smallbore
Topic: Redfield Target Sight question
Replies: 2
Views: 1554

Re: Redfield Target Sight question

According to Nick Stroebel's book Old Gunsights, the Olympic is 1/4 minute and the International is 1/8 minutes.
by Hap Rocketto
Fri Sep 13, 2019 4:07 pm
Forum: Shooters Lounge
Topic: New NRA Legal Website
Replies: 0
Views: 951

New NRA Legal Website

New NRA Website! The message below was sent to NRA Board Members yesterday to forward... The NRA is involved in a number of high-profile legal matters vital to the Second Amendment and the future of our Association. We know that you receive inquiries from members and other stakeholders about these m...
by Hap Rocketto
Fri Aug 09, 2019 3:57 pm
Forum: Olympic Rifle - Air and Smallbore
Topic: Boot Lacing Questions
Replies: 6
Views: 2166

Re: Boot Lacing Questions

Brhsfrench: I wrote the article on stability and the discussion on looser lacing for standing and Hap Rocketto is posting it for me. First, vertical lacing is the idea of lacing your boots very tight. You start by bending your foot up, and then lace your shoes three holes up and then two down. You d...
by Hap Rocketto
Sat Apr 27, 2019 2:23 pm
Forum: Shooters Lounge
Topic: National Rifle Association’s new National Marksmanship Competition Center
Replies: 2
Views: 1191

Re: National Rifle Association’s new National Marksmanship Competition Center

I have no idea about any improvements, I was just passing on the news to smallbore an pistol competitors.
by Hap Rocketto
Thu Oct 25, 2018 9:15 am
Forum: Shooters Lounge
Topic: National Coaches Sought
Replies: 6
Views: 2323

National Coaches Sought

USA Shooting is accepting applications for both the National Rifle and Paralympic Coach positions.

http://www.usashooting.org/library/Poli ... 0.9.18.pdf

http://www.usashooting.org/library/Poli ... 0.9.18.pdf
by Hap Rocketto
Sun Sep 30, 2018 10:21 am
Forum: Shooters Lounge
Topic: Death of a great shooter
Replies: 3
Views: 1609

Re: Death of a great shooter

From the Military Marksmanship Association Ernest J. Vande Zande was born April 23, 1948 in McCook, NE. He passed away on September 29, 2018 after a protracted battle with pancreatic cancer. He is preceded in death by his Mother Lenore Vande Zande, Grandmother Luella Wyatt, and Aunt Ada Wyatt. In 19...
by Hap Rocketto
Thu May 31, 2018 7:38 am
Forum: Shooters Lounge
Topic: John C. Bickar
Replies: 18
Views: 3347

Re: John C. Bickar

J-Team, The ultimate achievement for a service rifle or pistol shooter is to earn Distinguished designation. The Distinguished Rifleman, Distinguished Marksman, and Distinguished Pistol Shot Badges are awarded to members of the Armed Forces, or civilians, in recognition of “a preeminent degree of ac...
by Hap Rocketto
Fri Feb 02, 2018 5:40 pm
Forum: Shooters Lounge
Topic: Uneeda hobby
Replies: 4
Views: 879

Re: Uneeda hobby

A golf course is the criminal misuse of a good rifle range.