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Corporal
Posts: 75 (06/13/09 10:10:35) ISSO 2007 Champion |
Richard,
Thanks for your concern re reservations. We're booked and have a confirmation email. If you are preparing flyers for the shoot, please post here or send one to me in the event Canadian Customs need the information. |
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Veteran of the Regiment
Posts: 2176 (06/13/09 13:13:44) Forum Wallah |
Gretings All -
Here is the Flyer for the 2009 Alberta Shoot - 
Grant Rombough
Medicine Hat, Alberta Canada ("Rattlesnake Jack Robson", Scout, Rocky Mountain Rangers, 1885) WEBSITE: "RATTLESNAKE JACK'S" 
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Veteran of the Regiment
Posts: 1961 (06/14/09 04:38:06) Veteran of the Regiment |
Thank you Grant, for putting the information into this flyer.......wonderful job, as usual!
We will also be adding Douglas' "Mad minute" Targets will be a 'twoonie' each. (Up until now they have been free, but that is because Grant largly picked up the tab for the last batch!) Do not forget bug spray, and wellies in case it turns wet! (It's much drier under foot at present.....) Also, bring food/drinks to keep yourself going 'till "tea time" Look forward to having the "Family" together again!! R. |
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Sergeant Major
Posts: 390 (06/14/09 08:27:20) Sergeant Major |
Hello Richard,
If all's well we should be at your place some time Friday evening. Branko |
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Veteran of the Regiment
Posts: 1962 (06/15/09 05:54:20) Veteran of the Regiment |
Will be looking out for you Branko.
Be good to have a visit again! |
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Lance Corporal
Posts: 48 (06/15/09 06:51:01) Lance Corporal |
Sorry i'm late - busy weekend building a deck!
I'm definitely in - Richard, if it's ok with you i'll be up sometime between 10 and 11 on Friday morning - hopefully on the earlier side 
Grant are you still looking for someone to share? Fire me an email at my handle @gmail.com or cell 403-607-3855. |
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GrantR Canada |
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Veteran of the Regiment
Posts: 2180 (06/15/09 10:15:15) Forum Wallah |
Dave and Branko -
Because of the possibility that Gary Kangas would wish to "share", I left the motel reservation (both Friday and Saturday night) as a "double". However, as "first responder" Dave is now my official roommate in the "double". Mind you, if Gary also wants to share, I am hopeful that the "suite" (two bedrooms and three beds) will likely still be available at an even greater saving for each of us ..... so if Gary does want to share, Branko, have him contact me as soon as he gets back and I'll try to arrange for it ......
Grant Rombough
Medicine Hat, Alberta Canada ("Rattlesnake Jack Robson", Scout, Rocky Mountain Rangers, 1885) WEBSITE: "RATTLESNAKE JACK'S"
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Veteran of the Regiment
Posts: 2181 (06/15/09 10:56:28) Forum Wallah |
Richard -
Did you see my PM sent on Saturday? I need the dimensions (specifically the total horizontal span between the front upright posts) of your built-up 50-yard butt. As you recall, that butt will double as the "rifle pit parapet" on which the "heads in rifle slit(s)" volley fire target(s) will be posted. Having the dimension will assist me in finishing the targets ..... 
  
Grant Rombough
Medicine Hat, Alberta Canada ("Rattlesnake Jack Robson", Scout, Rocky Mountain Rangers, 1885) WEBSITE: "RATTLESNAKE JACK'S"
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Lance Corporal
Posts: 49 (06/15/09 11:19:41) Lance Corporal |
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Sergeant Major
Posts: 391 (06/15/09 11:35:40) Sergeant Major |
Grant,
I will have Gary call you on the evening of the 16th when he gets back from Wyoming. Branko |
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Sergeant Major
Posts: 355 (06/15/09 12:13:13) Sergeant Major |
Hey Richard,
I can get there around noon on Friday and help out with any last minute stuff if needed. I will be staying with my girlfriends parents in sundre again so I am good for accomodations. Ive been busily loading away but non of the local stores in calgary carry Reloader 15 so my 303 might have to sit out. See you all soon, Brett |
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GrantR Canada |
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Veteran of the Regiment
Posts: 2182 (06/15/09 12:30:46) Forum Wallah |
Dave:
Your image isn't showing up for me, but ....... "Ye have but to ask and ye shall receive!" ......
If you did any British military service, or otherwise are familiar how their tent sections lace together, that will give you a good idea of the lacing method ..... (I have had occasion to assist in erecting such a tent a number of times ....) When I got my gaiters, i couldn't figure out how they laced either .... until I was looking at a plate in an Osprey Men-At-Arms volume from which this detail is cropped - and the distinctive lacing pattern was instantly recognizable - That image doesn't show the lower trio and upper pair of eyelets on one edge of the gaiter because that edge is covered by the overlap, so I worked out a method of doing it and posted a series of photos in an album on the British Victorian Military Society photo section. However, I think you have to join that forum to be able to access the photo albums, so here are the images - Installed lace - outside and inside view - Laced up gaiter - the loops are used to "stitch" gaiter closed, with top loop secured by buckled strap -
Grant Rombough
Medicine Hat, Alberta Canada ("Rattlesnake Jack Robson", Scout, Rocky Mountain Rangers, 1885) WEBSITE: "RATTLESNAKE JACK'S"
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Lance Corporal
Posts: 50 (06/15/09 13:42:26) Lance Corporal |
Grant: That's perfect, thanks, i'll have a fiddle with that tonight! I think i'll do them the first way to start, i'm somewhat reticent to put
holes in the new set right now
 After i feel the pain of it all shifting that may change though!
How long roughly were the laces you used? |
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Pukka Bundook |
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Veteran of the Regiment
Posts: 1963 (06/15/09 17:32:40) Veteran of the Regiment |
Grant,
I didn't get your pm, but will go and measure up tonight. Brett, Dave, It'll be good anytime you turn up! Been plodding on with things, but my plods slowing down...went back to bed this morn 'till 7-30! R. |
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Veteran of the Regiment
Posts: 2183 (06/15/09 18:33:46) Forum Wallah |
Richard:
Although the best laid schemes o' mice an' men gang aft a-gley .....  ..... I hope to get up there by no later than
mid-afternoon on Friday to lend a hand.
Grant Rombough
Medicine Hat, Alberta Canada ("Rattlesnake Jack Robson", Scout, Rocky Mountain Rangers, 1885) WEBSITE: "RATTLESNAKE JACK'S"
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Veteran of the Regiment
Posts: 1964 (06/16/09 05:00:13) Veteran of the Regiment |
Grant,
That would be wonderful! Your volley target looks great!!! PM sent re, the backstop. It all seems to be coming together... R.
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Lance Corporal
Posts: 51 (06/22/09 18:59:00) Lance Corporal |
Great day out! Thanks again to Richard and family for hosting the event again this year! A few pictures below that i took...
The range, including hanging bayonet 'dummies' 
Targets behind the 'bunker' 
Group Shot! From left to right we have Sarah, Richard, Grant, Branko, Dave [myself] and Gary 
With everyone [damn sun playing havoc with the camera i'm afraid] two additional personages are Brett and Bob [303SMLE] 
Grant in his Queen's Own Rifles 'officerin' uniform 
Sighting in 
Jawin 
Myself in the provincial 
Had to include this one, compliments to Brett for capturing the eject
Richard shooting his provincial i believe 
I'm uploading some of the video's to Youtube, i'll post the links as soon as they're done |
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Lance Corporal
Posts: 52 (06/22/09 20:01:29) Lance Corporal |
Couple of vids:
Gary: Branko: Bob and is very nice Baker
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Posts: 5157 (06/23/09 06:56:05) Autocrat |
I never thought I'd say this about the denizens of this forum, but what a great looking group! Love the Victorian kit on everyone. Looks like a fine time.
I so wish I could have been there. Looks like it was a fine time!
Cheers, Michael
I've never heard anyone complain about "too much quality" in a gun, but too little will get you a trip to the ER with your spare fingers in a
baggie.
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Veteran of the Regiment
Posts: 2185 (06/23/09 08:35:58) Forum Wallah |
A few additional photos .....
The attendees in costume - 
Site improvements - the 'facilities' added by Richard for this year's shoot - 
The remnants of our "heads in rifle slit' targets at 50 yards for the volley fire .... unfortunately, I neglected to get a picture of them with the slabs Richard added for added realism - 
The additional 'rifle pit' Richard constructed at 75 yards - 
Branko (Incurable Collector) and Gary Kangas as a Prince Albert Volunteer and Rocky Mountain Ranger - 
Gary firing his NWMP/Militia pattern Model 1876 Winchester - 
Branko firing his .450 Webley R.I.C. revolver - 
Gary firing his S&W No. 3 revolver in .44 Russian - 
Sarah firing Richard's Tranter percussion revolver, with Papa looking on - 
Richard and Brett scanning downrange - 
Richard firing the Provincial with Snider-Enfield, Brett spotting - 
Pte Heretic Dave, 24th Regiment of Foot - 
Grant Rombough
Medicine Hat, Alberta Canada ("Rattlesnake Jack Robson", Scout, Rocky Mountain Rangers, 1885) WEBSITE: "RATTLESNAKE JACK'S"
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