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1 The Naperville Trapshooter The Official Newsletter of the Naperville Sportsman s Club - September 2012 The Fred Section Members Meeting and Board Meeting We will have a member s meeting followed by a board meeting on Tuesday, September 11 th. The meeting starts at 7:30; doors open at 7:00. All members are invited and urged to attend both meetings. Dates to Remember Sept 09 th (Sun) New Member & Volunteer Clinics Sept 11 th (Tues) Members & Board Meetings Sept 16 th (Sun) 75 th Anniversary Open House Oct 14 th (Sun) New Member & Volunteer Clinics...Fred Turek Secretary President s Message Open House The 75 th Anniversary Open House will be held on Sunday September 16 th. The new patch for club members to commemorate or 75 th year has arrived. Every Full Member in good standing will receive one. We will need everyone to come out to help with this historic event. Setup will begin at 10:00 AM. Work Party We had a successful work party on Saturday August 18 th. We cleaned the interior and painted the exterior of the trap houses. The attic in the garage has been transformed. We got rid of everything that we have not used in 10 years or more. I want to thank Jim Chakour, Ray Courney, Rich Kretman, Steve Pfister, and Bob Seetin for their support and dedication to the club. New Probationary Members At the August meeting the Board approved Alex Bolas, David Martin and Tom Jorstad for Probationary Membership. When you see them in the clubhouse or on the line please welcome them to the Club. Upcoming Events 75 th Anniversary Open House on September 16 th. The Wobble League starts on September 13 th. An ATA event is scheduled for October 14 th. Trap Fundamentals Classes on September 9 th, and October 14 th. Please mark your calendars now. Trap Three The Park District has purchased a new wireless voice release system for trap 3. This will help make the setup easier and prepare us for new programming planned on trap 3. New Member Orientation The next three new member orientations (informal history and workings of the club) will be held at the club on Sunday September 9 th, Sunday October 14 th and Sunday November 11 th at 10:00 AM. Please RSVP to myself at The Range Volunteer clinic will begin at 11:00 AM on those days. Everyone interested in learning how the machines work should attend. Jim Monk President

-2- Gobble Wobble 2012 The Fall Wobble League will soon begin and that once again signals the run up to the 10 th Annual Club Turkey Shoot Naperville Sportsman s Club turkey season opens on or about

The program format is a sliding wobble, leveraging the full capability of our Pat-Traps as well as the 11 yards of the trap field.

Hunting regulations stipulate a possession limit of 2 Toms so everyone gets their chance to bag this cagey Naperville fowl.

2 -2- Gobble Wobble 2012 The Fall Wobble League will soon begin and that once again signals the run up to the 10 th Annual Club Turkey Shoot Naperville Sportsman s Club turkey season opens on or about Thursday, November 8 th. Win a prize turkey to gobble on your Thanksgiving Table! The Gobble Wobble, is an invitation-only, member shoot. The program format is a sliding wobble, leveraging the full capability of our Pat-Traps as well as the 11 yards of the trap field. The outfitter has held the line on cost the entry fee per hunt remains a mere buck per bird. As in years past, we allow a maximum of 20 Members per hunt, with 10 hunts planned ($10 max.). Hunting regulations stipulate a possession limit of 2 Toms so everyone gets their chance to bag this cagey Naperville fowl. Rules of the hunt will be posted in the Clubhouse last year s guns receive a right of first refusal for this always-soldout event. A wait list will be available for those interested in attending this year s hunt. With enough notice, maybe I can get Mrs. Spitter to cook up a pot of her famous turkey chili for the hunters among us gobble, gobble, gobble will be spoken here! To reserve your place, contact the outfitter. Reservations are pre-paid, so sign up and pay your money to Jay, today! Jay can be reached at (630) or jspitz@napervillesportsmansclub.org Calhoun wins 4 trophies at 2012 Michigan State Shoot NSC member Scott Calhoun travelled to Mason, Michigan, just south of Lansing, in late July to participate in the Michigan State Trapshooting Championships. The shoot is held at the Michigan Trap Association home grounds, where they have 40 trap fields to use for competition, along with three fields for practice. You do not need to be a Michigan resident to participate in the Michigan State Shoot, as all ATA state shoots offer resident and non-resident trophies as part of their events. Scott participated in the final three days of the shoot, which included four preliminary events as well as the three championship events for singles, doubles, and handicap. Trophies Scott earned his first trophy in the Class Doubles event on Friday, shooting a 96 which won the Non-Resident A Class award. Saturday was the championship Singles event, and a score of 197 was good enough to take the Non Resident A Class trophy. The handicap championship was Sunday, and Scott scored a 97 from 26-yards, including the last 50 straight, putting him in a five-way tie for Non-Resident champion. A 24 in the first shoot-off round reduced the field of five down to two, and Scott s 23 in the second round came up short against a perfect 25 from fellow Illinois resident Frank Bentley, so Scott brought home the Non-Resident Runner-up trophy. The final trophy of the weekend was for the Non-Resident High All Around Class A winner. HAA is based on the total score from all championship events, and Scott recorded a score of 387. Scott had a 93 in the championship doubles to go along with his 197 in singles and 97 in handicap. Jay Spitz Naperville Turkey Outfitters

Six NSC shooters attend ATA Grand American, Moore and Calhoun bring home four trophies -3- Six members of NSC represented the club at the recently completed ATA Grand American Trapshooting

The championship runs for 11 days and consists of 23 events covering singles, doubles, and handicap shooting.

3 Six NSC shooters attend ATA Grand American, Moore and Calhoun bring home four trophies -3- Six members of NSC represented the club at the recently completed ATA Grand American Trapshooting Championships. The Grand was held August 8 thru 18. The Grand American Championships are in their 113 th year, and are contested at the World Shooting and Recreational Complex in Sparta, Illinois. The championship runs for 11 days and consists of 23 events covering singles, doubles, and handicap shooting. In addition to the competition each day, the Grand is famous for its vendor row offering all things shooting related. This year there were a few hot days at the beginning of the shoot, but cooler temperatures prevailed thru most of the last week. Mike Moore got things started, shooting in the first event of the championships on Wednesday, August 8 and shot all 23 events and 2,600 targets thru the last day. Scott Calhoun and Rich Kelly began shooting two days later and shot 17 events and 2,000 targets. Jud Mann arrived in time to begin shooting on Sunday, the final day of the preliminary events, and Art Jablonski and Ray Wieser began shooting on Monday, the first day of Championship week and logged 1,100 targets each. This was also Jud s first trip to the Grand American. Handicap with 1,681 shooters, posting a 97 from the 26-yard line which put him in a tie for 2 rd place in the yard group. Mike was in a four-way shoot-off for the 2 nd and 3 rd place trophy, but didn t come out on top after a 25-target shoot-off. Scott earned his first trophy of this year s Grand in the Wenig Gunstock Doubles on Sunday of preliminary week, posting a score of 98 resulting in a four-way tie for the top spot. 1,291 shooters took the line for the doubles event. Scott took the winner s trophy after the carry-over tie-breaker on Tuesday. Also on Tuesday Scott shot a 97 from the 27-yard line to finish in a tie for 7 th place in a field of 2,016 shooters in the President s Handicap event. After shoot-offs on Tuesday night Scott ended up with the 27-yard Champion trophy. The non-shooting highlight of the trip was our annual steak dinner on Wednesday night. A group had an enjoyable evening at Andria s Steakhouse in O Fallon, dining on prime steaks and all the usual accompaniments. Anyone who hasn t attended a Grand American tournament should really consider attending. Even if you don t plan on shooting or aren t an ATA member, there are plenty of things to occupy a day or two, and every shooter should take the opportunity to see the incredible facility that was built by the state to host this annual event. There are 120 trap fields stretching 3 miles in length. Event participation during the Grand saw over 2,000 shooters participating in the championship events. There are camping facilities for 1,000 campers and motorhomes. There are also two sporting clay courses and pistol ranges, and 24 of the fields are combination trap/skeet. It really is a mecca for shooters. Left to Right: Scott Calhoun, Art Jablonski, Mike Moore, Ray Wieser, Rich Kelly Trophies NSC members Mike Moore and Scott Calhoun each returned from this year s ATA Grand American Trapshooting Championships with two trophies, having previously won their first Grand American trophies in Mike earned a runner-up trophy in the Sub Veteran category (shooters aged 55-64) during the NSSF Doubles on Thursday of preliminary week. In a field of 652 shooters, Mike posted a 98 to tie for the top Sub Vet award, and after a carry-over tiebreaker ended up with the runner-up trophy. Mike posted a 97 in the Bud Light Doubles the next day in a field of 1,013 shooters, which also earned him the runner-up award for Sub Veterans. Mike was also in contention for a third trophy on Sunday during the final handicap event of preliminary week, the Blaser Left to Right: Scott Calhoun, Mike Moore

-4- Shooter Accomplishments Naperville Sportsman s Club 7/22/12 Joe Kuhn 25 @ 16 Yd 7/26/12 Bob Seetin 25 @ 16 Yd 7/29/12 Denny Mills 25 @ 16 Yd 7/29/12 Bob Seetin 50 @ 16 Yd 8/02/12 Gary Evans 25 @

Yd 8/09/12 Kevin Umsted 25 @ 16 Yd 8/09/12 Joe Kuhn 25 @ 16 Yd 8/16/12 Joe Hiltz Dove Winner 8/16/12 Joe Kuhn 25 @ 16 Yd 8/19/12 Joe Kuhn 75 @ 16 Yd (98 out of 100) 8/23/12 Jud Mann 25 @ 16 Yd

4 -4- Shooter Accomplishments Naperville Sportsman s Club 7/22/12 Joe Kuhn 16 Yd 7/26/12 Bob Seetin 16 Yd 7/29/12 Denny Mills 16 Yd 7/29/12 Bob Seetin 16 Yd 8/02/12 Gary Evans 16 Yd 8/02/12 Tom Clark 16 Yd 8/02/12 Joe Kuhn 16 Yd 8/05/12 Jud Mann 18 Yd 8/05/12 Jud Mann 16 Yd 8/05/12 Jud Mann 16 Yd 8/05/12 Joe Kuhn 16 Yd 8/05/12 Joe Kuhn 16 Yd 8/09/12 Kevin Umsted 16 Yd 8/09/12 Joe Kuhn 16 Yd 8/16/12 Joe Hiltz Dove Winner 8/16/12 Joe Kuhn 16 Yd 8/19/12 Joe Kuhn 16 Yd (98 out of 100) 8/23/12 Jud Mann 16 Yd 8/23/12 Josh Wexelbaum 16 Yd 8/23/12 Joe Kuhn 16 Yd We re Not Just About Trapshooting Okay, we re mostly about trapshooting, but a good segment of members do enjoy casting a worm, spoon or fly. And, if you re looking to spend quality time with your littler ones, what can be better than a little time down by a pond. Recently, Sarah and I went down to the paddle-boat quarry and while it was warm, we managed to snag a few nice bluegill and rock bass many might recall that Sarah won a couple of fishing combos in the bucket raffle from the picnic! That s my girl Orvis hat and Club lanyard holding her fishing license she s dressed for any occasion and a true Naperville Sportswoman Tom Coleman Grandpa, on the other hand, recently stopped by a local pond to finally break in his fly rod caught a couple smaller bass, my fly casting technique is in some need of serious work, but was still able to get the job done The Open House is offering a fly casting clinic take advantage and learn a new casting presentation Jay Spitz

-6- How is your Shotguns and Shooting IQ? Following is the fifth list of questions which were taken from a book titled Shotgun + Clay Target Sports Trivia written by Mike McGuire.

6 -6- How is your Shotguns and Shooting IQ? Following is the fifth list of questions which were taken from a book titled Shotgun + Clay Target Sports Trivia written by Mike McGuire. See how many you know. Watch for the answers to these and more questions next month. 1. What did George Ligowsky invent? 2. How many trap targets of the same kind, shot in one day, make up a Marathon? 3. What was the title of the first shotgun trapshooting publication (magazine) circa 1880? 4. T or F Steel shot is less dense than lead, so it loses its speed faster in the air. 19. Who won fifteen gold medals individually or as a team member, in skeet, from 1979 to 1992? 20. With your muzzle elevated to 30 degrees, which shot, #7-1/2 or #8, travels farthest?.tom Coleman 5. What is the choke restriction on a full choke? 6. What is the primary purpose of the plastic wad in the shotgun shell? 7. What does nose over toes refer to in your shooting stance? 8. What determines the speed at which a clay target leaves the trap? 9. T or F It is best to choose shooting glasses with interchangeable colored lenses. 10. What is the recommended hold point for post three on the trap house for 16-yard singles? 11. What is the max velocity for trad loads; 1-1/8 oz., 1 oz and 7/8 oz.? 12. What year was the ATA Hall of Fame established? 13. Name the four special measurements that are very important on any shotgun stock for proper fit. 14. If your gunning buddy is talking about twisted barrels, what is he most likely referring to? 15. Which type of trigger is commonly suggested to use to help with flinching? 16. T or F The four major disciplines in skeet are American, English, International and Doubles. 17. Of what two materials are clay targets manufactured? 18. What type of triggers are most over and under (O/U) shotguns manufactured with today?

-7- Answers to Last Month s Trivia Questions! Following are the answers to last month s Shotgun + Clay Target Sports Trivia questions. How many did you know? 1.

7 -7- Answers to Last Month s Trivia Questions! Following are the answers to last month s Shotgun + Clay Target Sports Trivia questions. How many did you know? 1. T or F In regard to shot size, the larger the number, the smaller the diameters of the shot pellet. True 2. What distance is recommended to pattern your trap or skeet shotguns? 40 yards for trap, 25 yards for skeet 3. What is the most effective shot size for 12-gauge trapshooters? #7-1/2, but many will argue #8. Better yet, study the performance figures! 4. What type of wad would you use to open up your pattern once the shot has left the muzzle? Spreader Wad but not allowed in competitions 5. How many targets make up the All-Around Championship at major trapshooting tournaments? 400 targets; 200 Singles, 100 Doubles and 100 Handicap 6. By many (most) shotgun experts, what is the most important invention of all time for shotguns? Choke bore, author states many will argue for the plastic wad introduced in Which length of a shotgun barrel is easier to point, a short one or a long one? The longer barrel 8. Who invented the choke bore shotgun? Fred Kimble, 1868, Trapshooting Hall of Fame member 9. is the hinged front trigger that allows it to move forward when the rear trigger is used on a double trigger shotgun. Articulated Trigger 10. What was the first electric trap to have a built-in electric release? Western white flyer electric trap (V1524A) 11. Name the four best London gun makers in Purdey & Sons, Boss & Co., Holland and Holland and Woodward 12. T or F The original skeet course was a 25-yard radius circle with the trap at 12 o clock. True, called Clock Shooting 13. What was the name of the famous choke system developed by Winchester? Winchoke 14. is the yardage assigned to trapshooters who have not met the minimum target requirement. Penalty yardage 15. Which fore-end is carved to resemble the beak of a bird? Schnabel Fore-end 16. is the moving part that allows you to load, fire and unload your shotgun. Action 17. Which gauge was/is called The All Gauge? 12 gauge most popular shotgun shooting gauge 18. Which shotgun design, box-lock or side-lock provides more space for an engraver s artwork? Side-lock 19. What is the title of the shot gunners annual guide book used for nearly 20 years? Black s Wing & Clay Water Fowl 20. Name the major shotgun manufacturing cities in the United Kingdom, Italy, Germany and Spain. Birmingham, England; Valtrompia, Italy; Suhl, Germany; and Elbar, Spain.Tom Coleman

8 2012 Calendar of Events January February March Sat-Sun, NRA Certified Shotgun Instructor Course Sun, 29 NSC Doubles league starts* Sun, 11 NSC Irish Open Sun, 18 Trapshooting Fundamentals course Thu, 29 NSC Singles League starts ** April May June Sun, 6 ATA (Maywood) Sun, 15 Trapshooting Fundamentals course Sun, 22 ATA (McHenry) Sun, 29 ATA (Naperville - targets only) Sat-Sun, ATA (Downers Grove, Grand Chicago) Sun, 27 ATA (Northbrook) Sun, 3 ATA (St. Charles, Bob Sommers Memorial) Thu, 7 NSC Handicap Championship Sun, 10 ATA (McHenry, Indian) Tue-Sun, ATA Illinois State Shoot (Brittany Shooting Park, Bunker Hill, IL) Sat, 23 NSC Member Picnic Sun, 24 ATA (Naperville, targets only) July August September Sun, 8 ATA (Northbrook) Sun, 5 ATA (Naperville, targets only) Sat-Sun, 8-9 ATA (Maywood, Illinois Northern Zone) Sun, 15 ATA (St. Charles, Indian) Wed-Sun, 8-12 ATA Grand American Thu, 13 NSC Wobble league starts*** Preliminary (WSRC, Sparta, IL) Sun, 29 ATA (Maywood, Indian) Mon-Sat, ATA Grand American Championship (WSRC, Sparta, IL) Sun, 16 NSC 75 th Anniversary Open House Sun, 16 ATA (McHenry, buckle shoot) Sun, 26 ATA (Downers Grove, Northern Zone Indian) Sun, 23 ATA (St. Charles, Fall Classic) Sun, 30 ATA (Downers Grove, Herman Welch) October November December Sun, 14 ATA National Trapshooting Day Thu, 8 NSC Gobble Wobble Shoot (Naperville, trophy shoot) Sun, 21 ATA (Maywood, Doubles marathon) *-NSC Doubles League 50 pair of doubles each Sunday for six weeks, ends March 4 **-NSC Singles League 50 singles targets each Thursday for eight weeks, ends May 17 ***-NSC Wobble League 50 wobble targets each Thursday for eight weeks, end October 1

-9- Officers and Board Members President: Jim Monk Vice President: Michael Moore Secretary: Fred Turek Treasurer: Tom Coleman Ron Tanski: Director 12 Charlie Tlapa: Director 12 Ed Heasley: Director

Club PO Box 27 Naperville, IL 60566 www.napervillesportsmansclub.org Board/Member Meetings: 7:30 PM, 2 nd Tuesday Range Information Sportsman s Park Trap Range 735 S.

9 -9- Officers and Board Members President: Jim Monk Vice President: Michael Moore Secretary: Fred Turek Treasurer: Tom Coleman Ron Tanski: Director 12 Charlie Tlapa: Director 12 Ed Heasley: Director 13 Jim Chakour: Director 13 Bob Beyer: Director 14 Steve Pfister: Director 14 Park District Liaison: Brad Wilson Newsletter Editor/Publisher: Tom Coleman Club Information The Naperville Sportsman s Club PO Box 27 Naperville, IL Board/Member Meetings: 7:30 PM, 2 nd Tuesday Range Information Sportsman s Park Trap Range 735 S. West Street Naperville, IL Clubhouse phone: Hours of Operation: Thursdays: 6:00 10:00 PM Sundays: 12:00 6:00 PM. Final Signup at 4:00 PM Hours are subject to weather and attendance, holidays, and community events Open year round

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