Author Topic: 2025 Alvin York match questions (Read 2452 times)

Leatherbark · « **on:** January 13, 2025, 03:47:16 PM »

Good Morning

At 69 and a muzzleloader since the early 70's it will be my first trip to the Alvin York match in Pall Mall Tn. I don't have aspirations of taking a trailer to bring home a beef critter on the hoof but will bring a small cooler for my package of ground beef.

I already secured a room close to the venue, but I have a few questions.

I was curious about when the 2025 Registration forms will be announced? (I understand we have to mail these forms in my mid-March usually).

Do we get a confirmation that the form was received?

The reason I ask is that the match is limited to 200 shooters If I am not mistaken, and it would be disheartening to get ready for the match and get down there and we get a "We don't have a record of your registration". (shows how much I trust the USPS)

Thanks

Bob

AZshot · « **Reply #1 on:** January 13, 2025, 06:05:29 PM »

Great to hear of someone else wanting to do this shoot. I have the perfect chunk gun rifle for it...but would have to fly there...too far to drive. Congrats if you get to shoot. I'll make it one day.

JBJ · « **Reply #2 on:** January 13, 2025, 10:44:20 PM »

Azshot, I sure hope that you will breakout that chunk gun of yours and shoot this month's posatl target. Ever since you mentioned that rifle in an earlier post, I have been hoping that you would have a go at on of the monthly matches that would permit benching or "chunking" as a position. January's match rules say "any position".

J.B.

AZshot · « **Reply #3 on:** January 14, 2025, 12:20:35 AM »

I shall try. I need to get up to speed on how to do a postal match. The gun itself may not be ready because I haven't figured out a tight, accurate load. Shooting about 4" groups now 50 yds, not really worth competing with that yet. I need a different diameter ball, likely. Also, both the nipple and the cleanout screw are screwed in tight, I can't remove them. So if something goes wrong with a load, I'm kind of stuck trying to add powder....

Mule Brain · « **Reply #4 on:** January 14, 2025, 01:35:45 AM »

Here is some inspiration from the 1939 York shoot

I think it would be a blast, maybe someday

AZshot · « **Reply #5 on:** January 14, 2025, 03:42:15 AM »

Wellllldoggie (Hi Dana), I really need to get out there.
Bob, did you get your answers?

Leatherbark · « **Reply #6 on:** January 14, 2025, 03:51:28 PM »

Quote from: AZshot on January 14, 2025, 03:42:15 AM

Wellllldoggie (Hi Dana), I really need to get out there.
Bob, did you get your answers?

Not yet. The official website still has the 2024 information. I have a room for 2 nights since it is a 5-hour drive for me. I have been reading up on the course of fire and will get my long-barreled Tennessee mountain rifle ready. I am just really going for the experience. Plus, Carper who is a friend of mine is bringing the three boys from Kodiak Island to compete.

Bob

JBJ · « **Reply #7 on:** January 14, 2025, 05:13:02 PM »

What a great bunch of pictures! Zoom in on the top photo and look carefully at the rifles. I think you will find it interesting.

J.B.

JBJ · « **Reply #8 on:** January 14, 2025, 07:24:13 PM »

Adding to the old pictures from that part of TN, check out this link to the sheriff of Fentress Co,. TN with his family in front of the Jamestown, TN (known locally as Jimtown). He is holdig a rifle that some of you will find interesting. Following is the link and the picture will allow enough magnification to show another southern mountain rifle quite well.
https://digital.lib.utk.edu/collections/islandora/object/volvoices%3A2439

J.B.

Robby · « **Reply #9 on:** January 14, 2025, 08:51:13 PM »

Great pictures Mule Brain!!!! Thank you.
Robby

Daryl · « **Reply #10 on:** January 14, 2025, 10:58:36 PM »

I got the first picture, then service unavailable on all the rest.
I think this if from the York shoot.
Don Getz posted this here some years ago.

koger · « **Reply #11 on:** February 15, 2025, 05:42:17 AM »

Does anyone have a ph# to contact them with. I emailed them last year multiple times and this year also since the 2025 website is up and running. I have shot down there several years in the past and did very well, even though it is one of the hardest places to shoot, that I have ever shot.I have had a bad run of health problems in recent years, including, but not limited to 3 severe strokes in one day, which has left my right side partially paralyzed. I can no longer shoot prone, and tried contacting them to talk to somone about the PCCA, or Personal Chunk Aid, what ever they call it on the website in the rules sections. I shoot 5 days a week, usually from a table with a folding chair. I cant get down on a 5 gal bucket since it sits too low to get back up from, due to having 2 artificial hips. Anyone who can help me with this, it would be greatly appreciated.

okawbow · « **Reply #12 on:** February 15, 2025, 04:24:26 PM »

In the past, they have allowed some to shoot from a sitting position and table. Wouldn’t think it would be a problem for you. Surely don’t see any advantages over other shooters by using a table instead of prone over a chunk. I’ll be there and can help if you need it. There are 2 relays. Morning and afternoon, but everyone must be there for the 7am safety meeting.

koger · « **Reply #13 on:** February 15, 2025, 05:03:25 PM »

Update. Match director contacted me this morning, I am sending him some pics, should be good to go. Thanks for the reply.

tooguns · « **Reply #14 on:** February 15, 2025, 05:07:14 PM »

Wonderful photos! Especially the one with the "old timer" with a bearded bag! Thanks!

Cades Cove Fiddler · « **Reply #15 on:** February 22, 2025, 05:45:49 AM »

... Looks like some concessions were made for old crippled-up fellers even back then... !! .. even Old Fiddler might could do it this away....!!! ... regards boys... Cades Cove Fiddler...

Daryl · « **Reply #16 on:** February 22, 2025, 11:48:38 PM »

"peers" so.

JBJ · « **Reply #17 on:** February 23, 2025, 12:24:52 AM »

Interesting that the fellow on the left front fore ground squatting down is holding a cartridge rifle. I guess it didn't matter what you used to enter the match. Thanks, Fiddler now I understand what I am - "old and crippled up"

Seriously, thanks for sharing a great photo..

J.B.

smokinbuck · « **Reply #18 on:** February 23, 2025, 09:07:08 PM »

JB,
I shot at the York several times in the past and then began having some health problems. Due to the problems I could no longer shoot prone and although the NMLRA allows me to shoot from a "table shoot" type table the powers that be forced a horrible one point contraption in those who like me needed help. It was so worthless that I quit going. Don't look for a lot of help

JBJ · « **Reply #19 on:** February 24, 2025, 03:35:25 PM »

Mark, not in my wildest imagining could I concieve of getting up and down in the prone position enough times to complete a full relay. Once, maybe twice and that would be the end of that business. Even shooting my hog rifle offhand competitively is laughable. But I do love shooting and trying for small groups, so these days it's from a bench or table. Plus Marc is such a good friend and keeps inviting me to his range. The laughter and shared shooting is worthwhile, even on my off-days. Keep shooting!

J.B.

Daryl · « **Reply #20 on:** February 24, 2025, 10:04:57 PM »

Keep on shooting!!

okawbow · « **Reply #21 on:** February 25, 2025, 05:06:13 PM »

I got my 23# chunk gun out yesterday and tried to shoot a group. Still have a lot of work to do. Can shoot 2 or 3 tight, but then I throw one out a couple inches. At first my patches were getting blown, but changing to stronger material fixed that. Didn’t help the fliers much though. Been doing squats and push-ups for a few weeks now, and it really helps with getting up and down to shoot. It’s my 71 YO eyes that are harder to fix. I suspect that is the problem with my shooting. My rifle has produced under 5” strings before.

Have my room reserved and will be there bright and early.

Daryl · « **Reply #22 on:** February 25, 2025, 09:47:00 PM »

Ahhhhh - lookit that, a side slapper.

Dphariss · « **Reply #23 on:** March 03, 2025, 01:20:57 AM »

Quote from: JBJ on February 23, 2025, 12:24:52 AM

Interesting that the fellow on the left front fore ground squatting down is holding a cartridge rifle. I guess it didn't matter what you used to enter the match. Thanks, Fiddler now I understand what I am - "old and crippled up" Seriously, thanks for sharing a great photo..

J.B.

Its an 1890 or maybe a 1906 Winchester in 22 RF.

DGB · « **Reply #24 on:** March 03, 2025, 06:00:31 AM »

Better check that date!!
Not always the last Saturdayin March.
I believe the application says Mar.22.

DGB

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