The Bullet-IN. Official Newsletter of River Bend Gun Club. Inside this issue. About RBGC

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1 Official Newsletter of River Bend Gun Club The Bullet-IN River Bend Gun Club is a club for members, founded in Issue No. 231 December 2016 Inside this issue Official Club Business... 2 Action Pistol... 3 December Calendar... 5 Classifieds... 6 Range Map... 8 About RBGC River Bend Gun Club is a premier members-only shooting facility located in the Southwest corner of Dawson County, Georgia. Our club has many venues t choose from and there is almost always something happening at our club. Check the calendar t see all of the events, matches, and other exciting things that are going on. Come join the fun and continue t support the shooting sports. 1

2 Official Club Business Highlights of the October 12, 2016 Board of Directors Meeting Membership Statistics OCT SEP OCT Senior Members Total Members: 1,686 1,672 1,680 President Steve Hardin presided over a quorum of eight Board members. Also attending were four club officers, the General Manager, Assistant Shotgun Manager, two Range Officers, two Assistant Range Officers and four guests. A quorum was confirmed, the proposed agenda was adopted, the minutes of the September 2016 Board meeting were approved and the following officer and manager reports were presented and accepted: Treasurer Secretary Chief Range Officer Club Manager Shotgun Manager New members approved Samuel E. (Sam) Boyd, Peachtree Corners W. Lewis (Lewis) Burger, Atlanta Raul B (Raul) Cabrera, Acworth James F. (Jim) Crawford, Cumming Joseph J. (Joe) Donohue, Cumming Wayne Fortgang, Cumming Harry O. Homes, Jr., Dahlonega Clinton M. (Clint) Houghton, Cumming Bruce G. Jordan, Epworth Jeffrey P. (Jeff) Lawson, Canton Timothy P. McCollum, Milton James D. (Jim) Murphy, Alpharetta Robert J. Shoemaker, Jr., Woodstock Left the Range Ellis G. ( E.G. ) Rockswold, 77, June 21, E.G. was a decorated US Army aviator and retired Delta Airlines B-767 captain. E.G. was a life member and joined RBGC in May 1980 Board decisions made, actions taken and items of interest: Treasurer reported that September 2016 FYTD income was $516,935 (up 8.2%) and FYTD expenses were up $883 (0.45%). On 09/30/16 cash in the bank was $411,408 including $70,087 in the Capital Reserve Fund. Approved membership for 13 new applicants. Chief Range Officer reported that 16 shooting venues submitted match reports in September. Total entries were 364 (159 members, 199 non-members and 6 juniors) and event use fees to the club totaled $1,997. Non-competition open range use in September totaled 2,145 (1,845 members and 292 guests). The September Range Safety Tour was attended by 25 including 5 spouses and 1 current RBGC member. Approved $5,000 additional funding to cover Amicalola EMC increased construction rates to extend commercial power to the Centerfire Silhouette Range. Empowered CRO and Assistant CROs to use their discretion managing cases of members on club property without a current membership badge and authorized purchase of tablet to contain the current membership database. Shotgun Hill activity for September totaled 1,978 rounds. This included 693 shooters (527 members and 166 guests). Cart rentals totaled 28 and income to the club was $12,174. Approved standard purchase price of $7,000 for life members who wish to sell their membership to the club. Bullseye Range Relocation Committee presented a complete set of stamped plans for the new range on the Action Complex and reported that application for Dawson County permits has been made. Scholarship Committee reported that applications for 2017 scholarship awards are due in December The following training activities were conducted in September: NRA Women On Target class attended by 28 women. Tactical Rifle certifications for 2 members (158 members and spouses have been certified to date). NRA Personal Protection Inside The Home attended by 3 members. NRA Personal Protection Outside The Home attended by 4 members. Young Shooters Challenge entries with signed waivers were 139 with a substantial waiting list for cancellations. Commitments have been received for 44 staff volunteers. Regular monthly Board meetings are called to order at 7:00 PM on the second Monday of each month in the Gene Mowell Conference Center. RBGC members and families are cordially invited to attend. 2

3 Action Pistol Our November Action Pistol Match saw 62 great competitors show up to find chilly temperatures and enough wind to test our creativity for keeping the props and targets upright. To everyone s delight, or not, the Texas Star on Bay 1 tested those front sight and moving target skills. The plates and pins again magically got smaller with every miss! The applause, the support, and the laughter make that a fun bay no matter what. Bay 2 challenged our shooters with steel, a swinging blocker, going through the door, hitting them on the move and finally, aim small, miss small. A little bit of everything to test an Action Pistol shooter s skills. Once again Tom Turkey made his appearance and instead of being rescued, a Thanksgiving Dinner was served on Bay 3. It was fun to watch what happens when faced with multi-tasking under pressure. Hey, you forgot the turkey! Thanks to the hard work of an amazing group of competitors and volunteers, another great match wrapped up with grilled dogs and fixings for lunch, two more batches of Mamiko s famous brownies and, of course, the door prizes. The next and final match of 2016 will be December 17th. Mark it on your calendar! Information on the Action Pistol matches can be found at Match Results can be found at 3

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5 DECEMBER 2016 Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Cowboy Action (cb) FITASC Sporting Clays(sh) HP 80 Shot ATC(hp) 4 HP 3x600(hp) Centerfire Benchrest(mp1) Board Meeting 7pm(cr) Action Pistol(ap) Hunter Rifle(hp) Sporting Clays(sh) Buffal Rifles(sl) 100 yd Match/Clinic(smp2) 18 Range Tour 10-3pm(cr) Skeet Match(sh) Trap Match(sh) 25 Christmas Range Legend: (ac)-action Complex; (ap)-action Pistol Bays; (be)- Bullseye Range; (bp)-black Powder Range; (cb)-cowboy Range; (CR) - Gene Mowell Conference Room (hp)-high Power Range;(mp1)-Multipurpose 1; Rimfire Range (22rr); (smp2)-skutle Multipurpose 2; (sp)-sporting Clays; (sh)-shotgun Hill; (sl)-silhouette 5

6 Classified Ads Help Wanted After serving as River Bend's wonderful Webmaster for many years, Ben Franklin is leaving the position. River Bend is in need of a webmaster with design experience to take over. If you are interested please contact Bruce Perry at bruceperry@windstream.net. MEC Grabber shot shell reloaders for all four gauges. 410 bore model 762R, 28 gauge model 762R, 20 gauge model 761R, 12 gauge model 761R. All four gauges are sold together and not individually. Many many extras included which basically gives you everything you need to get into reloading. 2 books, many charge bars and cups, wads, hulls, 35 pounds of lead shot, finished shell stackers, wad holders and much more. Brand new just the loaders would cost $500 each. All of the extra equipment included would be well over $2,500. Selling everything included for $900 or best offer. Please contact John at atljohnfe@gmail.com if interested. Browning.270 X-Bolt Hunter Rifle in satin finish walnut, matte blue barrel and action, adjustable trigger and detachable rotary magazine. This firearm has seen little use, is in like new condition and comes complete with the original box, packing and instruction manual for $485. If you have any questions, or require further information, please contact Jack Perry by at: jackperry@msn.com Weaver T36, 36X40 Target Rifle Scope with fine crosshairs, matte black finish and comes complete with threaded caps, lens hood, instruction manual, original box and both standard and benchrest style adjustment knobs for $280. The scope is in perfect working order and like new condition. If Interested, please contact Jack Perry at: jackperry@msn.com Please submit classified ads to newsletter@rbgc.org no later than December 27, Ads appear for a maximum of two issues without additional time requested. 6

7 Classified Ads, Cont. Ruger N 3, 22 Hornet, excellent condition. $ Browning Model 71, High Grade, excellent condition with outstanding wood. $ Larry Rainwater larry.rainwater@comcast.net WINCHESTER MODEL BARREL SKEET SET This is a 3 barrel 20, 28 and 410 gauge skeet set with vintage Browning Hartman case. Truly like new - 20 gauge fired very little, 28 and 410 are unfired. Great starter set for someone new t the sport. morrisleer@charter.net or call Lee Morris with any questions. $3,495. Please rcskrypek@bellsouth.net with any questions about the items below. #1) WINCHESTER Model 70 match cal repeater 5 shot 24" blue steel barrel & receiver mfg with Redfield International sights & scope bases NRA 98% Blue Book Value $3,000 SELL $2, #2) REMINGTON Model 40 (B) Rangemaster centerfire cal NAT repeater 5 shot 28" stainless steel barrel and blue receiver mfg. in the Remington Custom Shop with Redfield International sights NRA 95% Blue Book Value $1,525 + $152 repeater add on = $1,677 SELL $1, #3) REMINGTON Model 40 (B) Rangemaster centerfire cal repeater 5 shot 28" stainless steel barrel ad blue receiver mfg. in the Remington Custom Shop with Unertl 14x match scope NRA 95% total Blue Book Value $2,275 SELL $1, #4) WINCHESTER PRE 64 Model 70 MATCH BULL GUN (rare collector) cal. 300 H&H 5 shot repeater heavy blue steel barrel and receiver n sights mfg 1959 NRA 96% published value Blue Book $3,500 Gun Trader $3,793 SELL $2, #5) HIGH QUALITY NIKON BINOCULARS 7 x 50 with leather carry case SELL $ #6) BAUSCH & LOMB Discoverer 60 MM zoom telescope and secure leather tube carry case (all like new) with Bushnell tripod stand w/micr adjust model , Bushnell window mount, and Cabela's field scope carry bag SELL $

8 Club Hours: Club hours are from sunrise to sunset (specific times for specific dates are listed on the RBGC and other weather sites) on all ranges except the shotgun ranges, which are open late on certain days of the week, light and weather permitting (check the website for scheduled days and hours of operation). Evening shooting (until 9:00 p.m.) will be scheduled periodically on the lighted field. Check the website or contact the shotgun Manager for current schedules. Newsletter Information: When submitting articles, please remember to include a couple of pictures if possible. The deadline is December 27, All articles MUST be ed t the newsletter editor at newsletter@rbgc.org. 8 Copyright 2016, River Bend Gun Club, all rights reserved.