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Title: Theodore Roosevelt Match
Post by psteinmayer on Jul 9^th, 2017 at 11:33pm

Howdy Fellow Krag-sters!

The 2nd annual Theodore Roosevelt Commemorative Match will be held as part of the National Rifle Matches at Camp Perry on the 25th... just over two weeks from now. I want to wish everyone who is attending a great match and lots of Xs!

I'll be there with my son, longtime shooting partner Bob (madsenshooter) and a few other friends. I'm going to try and find a place where a bunch of us can meet for dinner, drinks, and some great conversations. I'll post the location as soon as I find a place that can accommodate a bunch of us. Please plan on joining us... as we'll have a great time!!!

As for the match, let KRAGS rule the match this year!!!

Title: Re: Theodore Roosevelt Match
Post by TexTenn59 on Jul 11^th, 2017 at 11:34pm

Count me and the Mrs in. As long as they have wine, it'll all good with her. 😁

Title: Re: Theodore Roosevelt Match
Post by Kerz on Jul 12^th, 2017 at 6:04pm

Yelp I'm in too. Arriving this Sunday.
Vic

Title: Re: Theodore Roosevelt Match
Post by TexTenn59 on Jul 12^th, 2017 at 9:15pm

Just found out I have sick nephew in Texas. Liver issues from immunotherapy. May have to bail on Camp Perry. If plans stand I'll be up Saturday to check in and start shooting Sunday at the Oliver Perry Squaded match.

Looking for a single to pair up with for Vintage Sniper if anyone knows of another single. I have a 1903A4gery and spare ammo for a second shooter.

If I get to go, that is.....

Title: Re: Theodore Roosevelt Match
Post by psteinmayer on Jul 12^th, 2017 at 11:33pm

For those of you who are going and planning on shooting in the Theodore Roosevelt Commemorative Match, I've made a reservation at Dock's Beach House Restaurant (252 W. Lakeshore Dr., Port Clinton, OH 43452) for 6:00 PM on Monday the 24th. All Krag shooters and spouses are welcome. The manager said they can accommodate our group and if need be, can increase the amount as needed. Please plan to join us for some great food and tons of Krag stories and conversations! It'll be a hoot to meet some of you who I've never met too...

Hope to see you all there!!!

Title: Re: Theodore Roosevelt Match
Post by TexTenn59 on Jul 16^th, 2017 at 2:47am

Made if here. Still looking for a single for sniper match. I have rifle and ammo for a team, just need a trigger puller.

Title: Re: Theodore Roosevelt Match
Post by psteinmayer on Jul 16^th, 2017 at 1:22pm

Is that on Monday? I'm available. I've never shot the sniper match before... but if need be, I can throw my name into the hat!

Title: Re: Theodore Roosevelt Match
Post by TexTenn59 on Jul 16^th, 2017 at 1:45pm

Sunday morning.

Title: Re: Theodore Roosevelt Match
Post by mr.tickle on Jul 16^th, 2017 at 8:19pm

So jealous! Wish I could be there. Once they get all the ranges electrified I can go. Hope you guys have a great time.

Title: Re: Theodore Roosevelt Match
Post by Cat Man on Jul 17^th, 2017 at 2:57am

Sniper Match is on Monday morning. I will have my Faux USMC 03 with 8X scope but did not sign up lacking partner. We can talk before registration on Friday.

Cat Man

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Title: Re: Theodore Roosevelt Match
Post by TexTenn59 on Jul 17^th, 2017 at 2:00pm

Sounds great! PM inbound.

Title: Re: Theodore Roosevelt Match
Post by Culpeper on Jul 19^th, 2017 at 1:50pm

I forgot to ask if any of you guys are shooting in the vintage match on Sunday, too.

Title: Re: Theodore Roosevelt Match
Post by psteinmayer on Jul 19^th, 2017 at 10:16pm

Oh yeah!!! I'm shoot four matches this year: Garand, Vintage, Springfield, and Roosevelt.

Title: Re: Theodore Roosevelt Match
Post by TexTenn59 on Jul 20^th, 2017 at 10:10pm

Started last Sunday with O.H. Perry squaded match and shooting thru Roosevelt.

Title: Re: Theodore Roosevelt Match
Post by psteinmayer on Jul 21^st, 2017 at 11:53am

Heading to Perry this morning!!!

To those shooting: Good Luck and keep em' all on the X!!!

To those shooting in the Roosevelt, hope to see you at Dock's Beach House Restaurant on Monday evening!!!

Title: Re: Theodore Roosevelt Match
Post by Culpeper on Jul 24^th, 2017 at 12:48am

Well? How did the vintage match go?

Title: Re: Theodore Roosevelt Match
Post by psteinmayer on Jul 25^th, 2017 at 2:19am

Well.... Lousy for me, but great for others!

Title: Re: Theodore Roosevelt Match
Post by psteinmayer on Jul 25^th, 2017 at 2:30am

Had a great dinner... and an even better time this evening with fellow KCA Kragsters Madsenshooter, Cat Man, TexTenn59, Culpeper, and Stretch32.

Tomorrow, we'll take San Juan Hill by storm and show all the others how it's done!!!

Title: Re: Theodore Roosevelt Match
Post by psteinmayer on Jul 25^th, 2017 at 9:46pm

Well... We had an incredible Roosevelt Commemorative Match today. There were 97 total shooters, and more than half were shooting Krags, including a 99 carbine! Saw many old friends, and made several new friends. We had a nice group of 10 KCA members taking shots side by side. At one point I looked around to notice that there were a line of 12 Krags all shooting side by side! Looks like our beloved Krag Rifles ruled the day!!!

From top left: My son Ron, Wayne (TexTenn59), Greg Hill, US Navy Lt. Greg (Stretch32), Randy Ent, and a couple new Krag friends. From bottom left: Jeff (Cat Man), Me, Paul (Culpeper), Dave Graham, the shooter with the carbine, and Bob (Madsenshooter).

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Title: Re: Theodore Roosevelt Match
Post by mr.tickle on Jul 26^th, 2017 at 1:04am

Glad to see it went well and the Krag was well represented!

Title: Re: Theodore Roosevelt Match
Post by Culpeper on Jul 26^th, 2017 at 2:42am

Guys, I had a blast. It was a last minute, spur of the moment thing for me but Camp Perry 2017 or Bust happened.

Now I just need to get some eye balls and a lot of range time. Didn't have the lowest score but, golly, I think I did have the oldest rifle on the line.

Special thanks goes out to CAT Man for his patience and advise to a noob. I'll shoot better next year. Do you know where I can find an Earthworm like the one Botts had?

Hmmmm. Just noticed they do not list which rifle was used in the match whether Krag or that other Springfield product.

So I guess this years Mook trophy goes to CATMan

Title: Re: Theodore Roosevelt Match
Post by butlersrangers on Jul 26^th, 2017 at 3:37am

Congratulations to all and special 'kudos' to Jeff 'Cat Man' for Dressing the Part!

Title: Re: Theodore Roosevelt Match
Post by psteinmayer on Jul 26^th, 2017 at 9:56am

Here's one of Jeff - Cat Man...

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Title: Re: Theodore Roosevelt Match
Post by madsenshooter on Jul 26^th, 2017 at 12:07pm

I'd like to see again the way Catman was showing that young pilot how to use a 1907 sling! I'd also like to have one of those 1923 web slings Culpepper had on his rifle! I had a good time, but didn't do so good. Dropped from 2016's 250, way down to a 197! Started out with a good 87-1 but was having a problem with the two pair of glasses it took to get some focus on the front sight. Before next year, I'll have some specs and more of the vermin that are causing the visual problem gone. It might help to get more practice too. This was the only time since last year's Roosevelt that I'd shot the Parked Krag under match conditions, ie other than off the bench.

Title: Re: Theodore Roosevelt Match
Post by madsenshooter on Jul 26^th, 2017 at 2:24pm

A couple shots of Culpepper's Krag, and Stretch32 trying to figure out what he just learned from Cat Man about the 1907 sling.

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Title: Re: Theodore Roosevelt Match
Post by madsenshooter on Jul 26^th, 2017 at 2:39pm

If it's like last years Vintage results, in time the CMP will add what rifle the competitors were shooting. Their clerks have to have something to do when we're not around! Oops, data entry operators, not clerks.

Title: Re: Theodore Roosevelt Match
Post by Culpeper on Jul 26^th, 2017 at 10:58pm

madsenshooter wrote on Jul 26^th, 2017 at 12:07pm:

I think CAT Man needs to put together a super secret KCA only teaching video on the 1907 sling. ...and I am unanimous in that.

You should have said something to me about the sling up there. You could have had that one. I only have ten others.

Title: Re: Theodore Roosevelt Match
Post by madsenshooter on Jul 27^th, 2017 at 3:44am

After reading some reviews I found online, maybe I better not get one. I gotta keep things simple, so I have a 56" Turner 1907 and only use the upper loop, which fits between the swivels close to being taut.

Title: Re: Theodore Roosevelt Match
Post by psteinmayer on Jul 27^th, 2017 at 9:56am

I'm thinking that for next year... we'll need a cool team name, like The KCA Rough Riders. Something that says we're all KCA would be nice!

Title: Re: Theodore Roosevelt Match
Post by butlersrangers on Jul 27^th, 2017 at 12:25pm

How about "THE KCA MILD BUNCH", " KCA Kontemptibles", or "Perry and the Jorgensens" ?

OK -two more: "McKinley Rifles", "KCA Civilizers", or "The Krag-Jorgensen Shooting Society".

Or: "Jorgensen Jockeys".

Title: Re: Theodore Roosevelt Match
Post by TexTenn59 on Jul 28^th, 2017 at 12:58am

Had a great time meeting fellow KCA members at dinner and on the firing line! Great way to wrap up Camp Perry.

CAT Man, here's a copy of the shirt picture I showed you.

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Title: Re: Theodore Roosevelt Match
Post by psteinmayer on Jul 28^th, 2017 at 9:22pm

butlersrangers wrote on Jul 27^th, 2017 at 12:25pm:

Ok... I really like KCA Civilizers!

Title: Re: Theodore Roosevelt Match
Post by psteinmayer on Jul 28^th, 2017 at 9:23pm

TexTenn59 wrote on Jul 28^th, 2017 at 12:58am:

Had a great time meeting fellow KCA members at dinner and on the firing line! Great way to wrap up Camp Perry.

CAT Man, here's a copy of the shirt picture I showed you.

It was sure great to meet and shoot with you too Wayne! I agree... great way to wrap it all up.

Title: Re: Theodore Roosevelt Match
Post by Culpeper on Jul 28^th, 2017 at 10:43pm

butlersrangers wrote on Jul 27^th, 2017 at 12:25pm:

How about "THE KCA MILD BUNCH", " :-[KCA Kontemptibles", or "Perry and the Jorgensens" ?

OK -two more: "McKinley Rifles", "KCA Civilizers", or "The Krag-Jorgensen Shooting Society".

Or: "Jorgensen Jockeys".

I'm good with KCA Kontemptibles or The Krag-Jorgensen Shooting Society.

Title: Re: Theodore Roosevelt Match
Post by Cat Man on Jul 29^th, 2017 at 3:06am

I can see this is going to require more thought and some logo ideas also.

CAT Man

Title: Re: Theodore Roosevelt Match
Post by butlersrangers on Jul 29^th, 2017 at 3:51am

Here's some Logos!

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Title: Re: Theodore Roosevelt Match
Post by butlersrangers on Jul 29^th, 2017 at 3:54am

Personally, I like:

"The KCA JORGENSEN JOCKIES"

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Title: Re: Theodore Roosevelt Match
Post by butlersrangers on Jul 29^th, 2017 at 3:59am

Or: "Perry and the Jorgensens"

more logo ideas:

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Title: Re: Theodore Roosevelt Match
Post by butlersrangers on Jul 29^th, 2017 at 4:10am

"I call it my 'Krag - Jerkandsend'. I jerk the trigger and it sends a bullet near the target"!

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Title: Re: Theodore Roosevelt Match
Post by psteinmayer on Aug 3^rd, 2017 at 10:52am

I like that image from the Peters Ornament. That would make a great logo for a Roosevelt shooting team.

How about a vote? The Krag-Jorgensen Shooting Society and that Image?

If Chuck can get me a good copy of the image, I can have tee-shirts made that we could all wear for the match next year (except Jeff, who could wear it under his RR outfit).