Gun Porn

This picture of a very attractive Wesson rifle was posted on the ASSRA forum. One of our members, although I am unsure if his dues are up to date, D. Butler of Mayfield also has one in the works. When he gets it, it should be nice. The engraver has had it for about a year and at last report, is almost half way done.

The Cool Test

My brother-in-law sent me a test to determine how "cool" you were in high school. It provided me an interesting insight. If you would like to test yourself you may do so here.

St. Hubertus Shoot

We have a sponsor. Mr. Ingo Laue, CEO of the German firm that produces that excellent black powder lube, BLUE LUBE, has not only donated a medal for our next match but also some of his product for the victorious shooter to take home. The medal and the lube will be awarded to the best shooter at our traditional rifle match on the twenty-seventh of this month. This match is for ASSRA legal rifles made prior to WWII. We are dedicating our match to the patron saint of hunters, Saint Hubertus whose day is near the day of our shoot and whose symbol, the stag with a cross between his antlers (google the story), is often found engraved on firearms and featured on bottles of Jaegermeister.

San Rafael Schuetzenfest

This week Ron and Gloria have been out on the San Rafael Swell for their decades old Schuetzenfest. Absent this year, for the first in about twenty-five were Russ and Pat Weber. This fest consists of camping in the glorious desert of Utah with some friends and a lot of ammunition. Ron and Russ have gongs hung from 200 yards to wayout. Target shooting lasts until someone is tired of holding the spotlight for the shooters. Also many rocks at estimated distances met their fate. Another aspect of the fest is epicurean in nature and not to be missed. A few more pix here.

Not Schuetzen Related

Here is the Washington Post’s Mensa Invitational which once again asked readers to take any word from the dictionary, alter it by adding, subtracting, or changing one letter, and supply a new definition. Here are [some] winners:

Ignoranus : A person who’s both stupid and an asshole.

Intaxication : Euphoria at getting a tax refund, which lasts until you realize it was your money to start with.

Bozone ( n.): The substance surrounding stupid people that stops bright ideas from penetrating.

Giraffiti : Vandalism spray-painted very, very high

Sarchasm : The gulf between the author of sarcastic wit and the person who doesn’t get it.

Osteopornosis : A degenerate disease.

Dopeler Effect: The tendency of stupid ideas to seem smarter when they come at you rapidly.

Arachnoleptic Fit (n.): The frantic dance performed just after you’ve accidentally walked through a spider web.

Lymph (v.): to walk with a lisp

October Match

The October match will be held the fourth Saturday (27th) of the month. We will gather at the Lee Kay Center 200 yard range and shoot our usual forty round program and our "King" target. We will also shoot a 20 round offhand match with ASSRA legal pre-WWII centerfire rifles at 200 yards, First prize for this match will be a handsome medal from the Sport Schuetzenverein of Merdingen, Germany. Dig out the old Feuerstutzen and do some practice. Refreshments afterwards and with some luck, pictures of maple leaves from Gaylord and Dixie's trip to New England. This will likely be our last shoot for the year unless we can find an indoor range for some small caliber competition. Special thanks to Gary Nelson for staking out our shooting spot.

Proto Chain Gun

The Usual Suspects

Last weekend was the Buffalo Shoot at Promontory and there was a fair crowd to shoot in spite of the weather report. The prediction was for cooler temperatures, breezes, and a chance of rain. What a relief. How often have we been there frying in the sun? This time, I did not even have the desire to put the sunshade up. Saturday began nice with a little wind. Our group shot the buffalo target the first round. Later the sky darkened a bit and it started to sprinkle. Although it didn’t rain as much as a half inch, Denny had us put our rifles in a dry place for a couple of hours until the chance of rust had diminished enough for us to finish the targets.

Sunday dawned a little brighter. There were some sprinkles and the cooler weather was welcome. I had thought to bring my duck hunting parka and insulated trousers. The wind picked up a bit but since we were shooting the shorter targets, we had the advantage. It was never so strong that one couldn’t walk about unsupported but even then some fainter hearts had left the match before the second day even began. With the reduced numbers, the match went quickly and it wasn’t long before Denny was handing out the “Best of Show” ribbons. I think that you will recognize the winners from matches past. Besides the ribbons, we drew for a nice Marbles knife and a Paul Jones mould that some sweet soul had anonymously donated for the event. A few pix are posted here.

Some Thoughts

After the match Saturday, I got to thinking that someone might benefit from some of our discussions about our Zimmers.

First of all, the only place that I know of in the US to get supplies such as caps, balls, etc. is from Neal Stepp at International Shooters Service. His website is: http://www.iss-internationalshootersservice.com/ammunition.html Which brings me to the next point. Gaylord mentioned that it is about time to place an order for supplies. If we order together, we can save on the ridiculous and abusive HazMat charge and on the freight as well. Let me know before the end of October and I will have it shipped.

If you don't know a lot about Zimmerstutzens, about all that is generally known is in Volume Three of Alte Scheibenwaffen (Old Target Arms). It is an informative book with many beautiful photographs of old Zimmers. It is available from the German Gun Collectors Assn. (www.germanguns.com). You might want to check out Volumes One and Two as well.

Often, many of the old Zimmers that are loaded with a "Loeffel" or spoon-sort of a fully removable bolt-have this part missing. If you have a Zimmerstutzen and this is the case, one of our members may have a solution for you that is both innovative and economical. Get in touch. Just don't let him talk you out of your "useless'" rifle. If your spoon is not missing, you would still do well to investigate this.

One more thing. For as long as I have had my Zimmer, I've cleaned it with either a patch or the little swabs that Mr. Stepp sells. I finally bought a 17 cal. brush and was amazed at what came out. Also, the rough place near the chamber isn't there anymore. Saturday was the first that I have used lube on the BB's. I used a few drops of Liquid Alox on them a few days before and was quite pleased with the results. I believe that my accuracy improved and the barrel stayed cleaner.

Cold weather is upon us and I believe that instead of our usual winter hiatus that we look for a convenient indoor range where we can have either Zimmer or 22 matches. Let me know your thoughts and suggestions.

Mary's Nipple Cup 2007

The competition for the Utah State Zimmerstutzen Championship and for the possession of the coveted Mary's Nipple Cup was held Saturday, the 15 of September in Mayfield, Utah. The day started early with eager competitors sighting-in and tucking-in. To start,the unscrupulous organizer, himself a competitor, stuffed the visiting and unsuspecting rubes with a huge breakfast and high octane coffee-a tactic designed only to gain advantage. The competition then began promptly an hour or so after the first call of the hunting horn. The firing of the targets lasted precisely for one hour plus what time it took Gaylord to finish. Certainly a contest to remember.

While this was going on, the ladies availed themselves of the opportunity to visit the historic Gunnison theater, a Utah Historical Site, and the recently completed dragon mosaic of Roman proportions, under the Gunnison Sanpitch bridge.

After the competition ended and the scoring was being done, Paul Lambert conducted a small contest where, I am loath to report, money seems to have changed hands. Alas, the times we live in. When the ladies, finally, arrived back from their cultural expedition, champagne toasts were made and the awards were granted the victors. Paul Lambert won the Glueckscheibe award, a fine reproduction of a Spanish flintlock in an easy-to-handle size. Common decency and humility forbid me from announcing the winner of the other prizes. Detractors, to their everlasting shame, may assert that some advantage was taken merely by the coincidence of the victor happening to have a: made the rules. b: shot the match on his "home range." and c: did all the scoring. "Evil to those who evil think," I say.

Pictures from the event are here and I encourage those who also took some photos to send them to me. I want to thank all of those who were present-I don't know if I have ever had a more pleasant weekend- and would encourage all to look forward with anticipation to MNC III.

Fireman's Revenge

Home Cooking

Warning

I don't know who wrote this, but it looked good.

To be a Liberal:

1. You have to be against capital punishment, but support abortion on demand.
2. You have to believe that businesses create oppression and governments create prosperity.
3. You have to believe that guns in the hands of law-abiding citizens are more of a threat than nuclear weapons technology in the hands of Iran or Chinese and North Korean communists.
4. You have to believe that there was no art before federal funding.
5. You have to believe that global temperatures are less affected by cyclical changes in the earth's climate and more affected by soccer moms driving SUV'S.
6. You have to believe that gender roles are artificial, but being homosexual is natural.
7. You have to believe that the AIDS virus is spread by a lack of federal funding.
8. You have to believe that the same teacher who can't teach 4th-graders how to read is somehow qualified to teach those same kids about sex.
9. You have to believe that hunters don't care about nature, but PETA activists do.
10. You have to believe that self-esteem is more important than actually doing something to earn it.
11. You have to believe the NRA is bad because it supports certain parts of the Constitution, while the ACLU is good because it supports certain parts of the Constitution.
12. You have to believe that taxes are too low, but ATM fees are too high.
13. You have to believe that Margaret Sanger and Gloria Steinem are more important to American history than Thomas Jefferson, George Washington, or Abraham Lincoln.
14. You have to believe that standardized tests are racist, but racial quotas and set-asides are not.
15. You have to believe that the only reason socialism hasn't worked anywhere it's been tried is because the right people haven't been in charge.
16. You have to believe that homosexual parades displaying drag queens and transvestites should be constitutionally protected, and manger scenes at Christmas should be illegal.
17. You have to believe that this message is a part of a vast, right-wing conspiracy.

Paul Lambert

Last Saturday we gathered, along with his family, for Paul's seventieth birthday celebration at his home in Salt Lake.

Match Announcement

Utah Schuetzen Society

Mayfield Zimmerbixlers

2007

Mary’s Nipple Cup II

September 15

Mayfield, Utah

Thirty round 15 meter (49’3”) match

First prize-Engraved silver cup

Five round Glueckscheibe

First prize-Fucile Spagnolo Replica from Germany

Single round Ehrenscheibe

First prize-Signed Target

Join us once again in the penumbra of majestic Mary’s Nipple in bucolic Mayfield, Utah for the second annual competition for the much-coveted Mary’s Nipple Cup and Utah State Zimmerstutzen Championship. Match begins at 10 a.m. Sight-in table available from 8 a.m. All matches off-hand. Restricted to 4mm Zimmerstutzen and .177 air rifles. No telescopic sights. No sighter targets. Hearing and eye protection required. All safety rules and ASSRA rules apply. Pre-registration encouraged. Five Dollar registration fee. Match will take place at Mayfield Zimmerbixlers’ opulent covered outdoor range at 70 North 200 East. Snacks and refreshments furnished. Only 2 hrs. from SLC International Airport. Camping spaces for trailers and tents available. Complementary traditional breakfast and luncheon (after the competition and awards) provided by Frau Spencer for participants. Be there or be Viereckig.

Zielerkasperl Jon Spencer, PO Box 429, Mayfield, Utah 84643. 435-979-9723. jon.cgs@lycos.com

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Motels

Gunnison Inn, 12 North Main, Gunnison 435-528-7840

Manti Country Village (restaurant) 145 North Main, Manti 800-452-0787

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Mary's Nipple Cup II

The Mayfield Zimmerbixlers of the Utah Schuetzen Society are pleased to announce competition for the coveted Mary's Nipple Cup will be held Saturday, September 15 at the Mayfield, Utah Zimmerstutzen Range at 10:00 am. This being Utah's premier Zimmerstutzen event, the winner may also claim title to the Utah State Zimmerstutzen Championship. Full details above. Camping, meals, snacks, and refreshments will be available at the range.

For Rent, Sale, or Lease

Spacious and modern 4000 square foot building in the heart of Utah's Coal Country. Ideally located on major interstate feeder and near center of Salina's commercial zone. Ample paved parking. Efficient natural gas heat and refrigerated air conditioning. Retail fixtures included. Former occupant has forsaken commercial endeavors and devoted himself to reflection, meditation, and Zen Schuetzen. Contact may be made through this blog.

Spy Photo

We have a photo of what is believed to be the first of the long-awaited, low-cost sighting system, the High Visibility Plus (HIV+) from Parkenfarker Laboratories. With their unparalleled imagination, technical skill, and marketing savvy, we expect this to equal or surpass their other triumphs.

ISSA International Schuetzenfest Scores

The scores for the ISSA match at Raton are here. Gloria did quite well. I am sure it is her coach because as Dale would say, "If it were easy, girls would do it."

August Scores

The August match is over and the scores consigned to the history books. We are only publishing the top three scores for a couple of reasons, one of which is that we wouldn't want to embarrass some member who might have told a significant other that he was going shooting. Perhaps you can guess the other.
The weather was good, I only put a coat on for a little while, which isn't too bad for August. After the main match, we repaired to the pistol range for an estimated 15 meter Zimmerstutzen match. A quorum of paid-up members being present, it was decided that future Zimmer matches will use the spotting target that matches our regular target in our competition, thus making scoring consistent.
Schuetzen Brother Gary Nelson once more took home the honors, winning both matches. Out of consideration of available wall space at the Nelson home, we chose to use a Zimmer target for the honors match.