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LC vs. Parker Challenge April 23-25, 2021

Posted by Tom Archer on January 22, 2021, 2:54 pm

This year's Event is scheduled to take place in less than 90 days and we are actively making event plans as I make this post. That said I've already heard from several regulars who either can't attend, or who's attendance is contingent on the COVID-19 situation.

So......the purpose of this post is gauge levels of interest; How many members are making plans to attend 2021 Challenge Event?

And if the answer is Yes, will they be subject to changes in the COVID-19 situation at time?

Please respond, and thanks

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Re: LC vs. Parker Challenge April 23-25, 2021

Posted by Steve Arnett on January 22, 2021, 3:46 pm, in reply to "LC vs. Parker Challenge April 23-25, 2021"

As long as I can get vaccinated, I will be there.

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Re: LC vs. Parker Challenge April 23-25, 2021

Posted by Charlie Brooks on January 22, 2021, 6:28 pm, in reply to "Re: LC vs. Parker Challenge April 23-25, 2021"

Tom ,my son Chucky and I plan on coming.I have made reservations for a room.I called the Golf Cart place to reserve a cart and they would not take my credit card information yet.They said that things were still a bit unsettled whether everything is a go.Looking forward to being there with everybody.Charlie Brooks.

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Re: LC vs. Parker Challenge April 23-25, 2021

Posted by Rick Ghenn on January 22, 2021, 7:27 pm, in reply to "LC vs. Parker Challenge April 23-25, 2021"

The only thing that will keep me from going to the Southern is the cancellation of the Southern. Well, there is one other thing, but, so far (and surprisingly), my wife hasn't tried to kill me.

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The Southern SXS at Deep River

Posted by Jent P Mitchell III on January 22, 2021, 8:11 pm, in reply to "LC vs. Parker Challenge April 23-25, 2021"

I am planning to attend The Southern Side-By-Side Shoot of 2021...... There is a pumpgun event planned again for this year at The Southern SXS ...... I think that this will be the third year for this pumpgun event..... Jent

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Re: The Southern SXS at Deep River

Posted by John Kuhn Bleimaier on January 22, 2021, 11:44 pm, in reply to "The Southern SXS at Deep River"

Damn the torpedoes. Full speed ahead!

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Re: LC vs. Parker Challenge April 23-25, 2021

Posted by Ted Shoemaker on January 23, 2021, 9:27 am, in reply to "LC vs. Parker Challenge April 23-25, 2021"

I am planning to attend my first Southern SxS in 2021.I will be driving from IN so about 800 miles. I have had Covid and survived with flying colors. So if it is not cancelled I will be there, working on arrangements now.

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Re: LC vs. Parker Challenge April 23-25, 2021

Posted by Carl Erickson on January 23, 2021, 6:58 pm, in reply to "LC vs. Parker Challenge April 23-25, 2021"

I expect to be there

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Re: LC vs. Parker Challenge April 23-25, 2021

Posted by Terry Reckart on January 25, 2021, 7:13 am, in reply to "LC vs. Parker Challenge April 23-25, 2021"

Unless the event is canceled, Barb and I plan to be there.

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Re: LC vs. Parker Challenge April 23-25, 2021

Posted by Tom archer on January 26, 2021, 11:16 am, in reply to "LC vs. Parker Challenge April 23-25, 2021"

bump

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Re: LC vs. Parker Challenge April 23-25, 2021

Posted by John Brownell on January 26, 2021, 6:31 pm, in reply to "Re: LC vs. Parker Challenge April 23-25, 2021"

Lord willing and the creek don't rise i'll be there, really missed last year's cancelled event but I plant be there this year!

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Re: LC vs. Parker Challenge April 23-25, 2021

Posted by Larry S. Moore on February 7, 2021, 6:57 am, in reply to "LC vs. Parker Challenge April 23-25, 2021"

I plan to attend. Getting ready to make hotel reservations and try a golf cart this week. What hotel are most staying in this year?

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Re: LC vs. Parker Challenge April 23-25, 2021

Posted by Mark Johnson on February 7, 2021, 9:34 am, in reply to "Re: LC vs. Parker Challenge April 23-25, 2021"

Yes

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Re: LC vs. Parker Challenge April 23-25, 2021

Posted by Jim Stubbendieck on February 7, 2021, 10:51 am, in reply to "LC vs. Parker Challenge April 23-25, 2021"

Depending on the COVID situation, Cheryl and I plan on attending.

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Re: LC vs. Parker Challenge April 23-25, 2021

Posted by Steve Arnett on February 8, 2021, 7:58 am, in reply to "Re: LC vs. Parker Challenge April 23-25, 2021"

Jim, Covid numbers are trending downward here in NC. Vaccination rollout is improving. People over 65 years old are now eligible to receive the vaccine, though demand still outstrips supply. I got my first dose last week, and will get the follow-up on 3/2.
Hopefully, you and Cheryl will be able to get vaccinated soon, if you choose.

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Re: LC vs. Parker Challenge April 23-25, 2021

Posted by Byron Whitlock on February 8, 2021, 8:11 am, in reply to "Re: LC vs. Parker Challenge April 23-25, 2021"

I have all plans to attend. The only thing that will stop me is the cancellation of the event.

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Re: LC vs. Parker Challenge April 23-25, 2021

Posted by Bob Haase on February 8, 2021, 8:38 am, in reply to "LC vs. Parker Challenge April 23-25, 2021"

Hotel Reservations made, and unless it gets cancelled i'll be there

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Re: LC vs. Parker Challenge April 23-25, 2021

Posted by don bullock on February 8, 2021, 11:03 am, in reply to "LC vs. Parker Challenge April 23-25, 2021"

hoping to come,but difficult to plan.i'm a vendor and i have deposits out on 4 different gun events,a couple of which been postponed twice. some are cancelled only a few days before the event.

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Re: LC vs. Parker Challenge April 23-25, 2021

Posted by Steve Pacilio on February 10, 2021, 2:46 pm, in reply to "LC vs. Parker Challenge April 23-25, 2021"

Thinking about going depending on the COVID situation as it changes weekly. This would be my first ever “event” and was wondering on the difficulty level. I have recently migrated to a SxS and recently bought my first vintage gun a LC Smith grade #2. Is this a highly competitive event? I just want to have a good time, hit a couple of clays and fondle the guns in the guns for sale tents

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Re: LC vs. Parker Challenge April 23-25, 2021

Posted by Charlie Brooks on February 10, 2021, 6:31 pm, in reply to "Re: LC vs. Parker Challenge April 23-25, 2021"

Steve,good to hear that you have now migrated to the finer things in life.Everyone I know that comes down enjoys themselves and most come back year after year.You will be able to break targets,at least some of them.There will be some practice trap available.Most shooting will cost you over a dollar a shot.Don't let anyone tell you that" The Southern Side by Side" is not a competitive event.It draws the best of the best shooters from everywhere.But all levels of shooters enjoy the targets and fellowship.You will meet new people of like mind.If you are looking for a nice event that is low pressure,please come to our Spring Shoot at Carlisle in March.Looking forward to meeting you.Charlie.

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Re: LC vs. Parker Challenge April 23-25, 2021

Posted by Steve Pacilio on February 10, 2021, 6:50 pm, in reply to "Re: LC vs. Parker Challenge April 23-25, 2021"

Thanks Charlie for the rundown. I am only about an hour from Carlisle. I may just see you there.

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Re: LC vs. Parker Challenge April 23-25, 2021

Posted by Tom Archer on February 10, 2021, 8:32 pm, in reply to "Re: LC vs. Parker Challenge April 23-25, 2021"

Steve
In answer to your question, the truth is that the best shooters unusually walk away with the hardware; but not always, as yours truly was actually on the final Challenge Team way back in 2004. The way the Challenge is set up, the 10 best scores from each Organization move on to comprise the Challenge Team; so with 10 slots available EVERYONE has a chance, and each year new shooters become members of that final team. The secret to shooting well in any type of clays event is practice, practice, and practice; and for the Challenge Event, that practice should be/can be limited to 5-stand shooting only. So practice from all stations and really work on shooting pairs, as pairs will constitute 67% of the target presentation.
But do come to the Southern; it's far more than shooting. It's the best vintage shooting and fellowship event in the country; and once you come you'll want to return every year. Tom

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Re: LC vs. Parker Challenge April 23-25, 2021

Posted by Larry S. Moore on February 12, 2021, 8:14 am, in reply to "Re: LC vs. Parker Challenge April 23-25, 2021"

I attend regularly. I have never made the challenge top 10. But every year I learn something about fine guns and LC Smiths. And I have a very good time. Well worth the 8-hour+ drive from Ohio!

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Re: LC vs. Parker Challenge April 23-25, 2021

Posted by Steve Arnett on February 12, 2021, 2:55 pm, in reply to "Re: LC vs. Parker Challenge April 23-25, 2021"

The Challenge Cup is one of many shooting opportunities available at the Southern SxS. To amplify Tom's comment about the qualifying round (50 targets), 2/3 of the targets are REPORT PAIRS. The other 1/3 are TRUE PAIRS. These 50 targets are on a 5-stand layout with 7 or 8 traps, but you shoot 5 PAIRS at each of the 5 stands. It goes pretty quickly. There is plenty of time for visiting the huge tented gun show, and shooting the myriad events on the Sporting Clays course.

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Re: LC vs. Parker Challenge April 23-25, 2021

Posted by Tom archer on February 12, 2021, 7:07 pm, in reply to "Re: LC vs. Parker Challenge April 23-25, 2021"

Steve,
Not an attempt to be contradictory, but we want to avoid any CONFUSION regarding target presentation; and below is a "copy and paste" quote taken directly from our 2018 Challenge Rules formant, which format has existed several years now:

7. Target presentation for the Event One qualifier will be 50 TARGETS fired on ONE 5-STAND course; and the target presentation shall be as follows: one (1) Report Pair followed by four (4) True Pairs at each of the five, 5-stand shooter stations.

As of today, NO TARGET FORMAT CHANGES ARE PLANNED for the 2021 Challenge Event; therefore I'm sure you inadvertently misstated the percentage of Report and True pairs presented each shooter.

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Re: LC vs. Parker Challenge April 23-25, 2021

Posted by Ed Livezey on February 15, 2021, 3:58 pm, in reply to "LC vs. Parker Challenge April 23-25, 2021"

I received my 2nd dose of vaccine today! So I'll be planning to attend as long as restaurants are available for indoor dining. I've made hotel reservations but still need to reserve a golf cart. I saw Pastor Charlie's post about the cart company not taking reservation at this time so that might be an issue. However I'm certainly looking forward to attending the Southern SxS again!

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Re: LC vs. Parker Challenge April 23-25, 2021

Posted by Adam Pickett on February 19, 2021, 8:49 am, in reply to "LC vs. Parker Challenge April 23-25, 2021"

I plan to be there. I am ready to see that beautiful smoke rolling out of those twin barrels.

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Closing this Long Thread

Posted by Jim Stubbendieck on February 19, 2021, 9:30 am, in reply to "Re: LC vs. Parker Challenge April 23-25, 2021"

I am closing this long thread, but please feel free to start another on the same subject.

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