Nice promo.
It will be a good weekend.

 

You had better have your big boy britches on when you shoot Rocky Creek. From past experience,
The targets will be fair but challenging. As someone on SGW has said, there's no hard targets, just some above my ability. I expect they will be some of us who will find that to be true.

Good luck, I'll see you there.

DC

 

I was hoping to see a water truck being used during the shoot. After 4 days of rain here in the Upstate and now seeing the projected forecast for the weather during the tournament dates, I don't think dust will be an issue. Looking forward to the shoot. Jealous that the club isn't closer to the NW side of the State.

 

Well i headed back out to Rocky Creek today to check up on things and got some more pictures.Here is what i found. All the finishing touches were getting done . The place was a buzz.The phone was ringing with people worried about the weather. Some still coming and some pulling out.
This is going to be a great shoot no matter what the weather does.So stop *****ing about it and put your big boy pants on and get your butt here.Its just a little water .The best part about shooting in the rain is you can really see your shot stream .You will know where you missed.
Here are some pictures i took today.

Also Oak Grove Plantation has some great RV spots as well as some great fully furnished cabins on the property for rent . A great way to stay when you are here.

A large crane was brought in to finish off the Make a Break .

The large basket was raised to about 100 feet and had two vary challenging birds. The number 5 bird and the number 7

These are the two vary evil men that set these great targets.

Then it was time to test them and see what they looked like.
as you can see from my pics. it is a vary testing pair of birds .The number 5 is challenging but hit-able. The number 7 is a vary big target .It is so fast and high that it has about a 5 second hang time. You can see the clay in the pictures.

This one is the look of what just happened!!!

 

Thanks for the pics Blake. Cantrell and the big cat (Doug Thompson) should have some great targets set.

I'm under the weather and not worried about the weather. It rained like hell before the southeast regional in '13 and rocky creek did a fine job.

Rain or shine, this should be a great shoot!

 

Thanks Blake - Put your photo shoot on the SCSCA website.

 

Shooters Attending The
South Carolina Sporting Clay Association State Championship @ Rocky Creek Sporting Clays

With the forecast of 8" to 12" of rain from Friday evening until Sunday morning we have consulted with and received guidance from SCSCA and NSCA. The decision has been made to postpone the Main Event until Saturday October 10th and Sunday 11th. A complete outline on the revised schedule is noted below.

Revised schedule:

October 1st. & 2nd.
FITASC:
Will be shot Thursday and Friday October 1st and 2nd. And will be continued Saturday and Sunday October 10th and 11th. Awards given out at close of event Sunday 11th.

SUB GAUGE:
Open Thursday and Friday October 1st and 2nd.
Awards handed out at close of event October 2nd
No Sub Gauge weekend of October 10th and 11th

PRELIM:
Open Friday October 2nd
Awards handed out at close of event October 2nd

5-Stand: (Thursday / Friday)
Open Thursday and Friday October 1st and 2nd.
Awards handed out at close of event October 2nd

October 10st. & 11th.
5-Stand: (Saturday / Sunday)
Postponed to Saturday and Sunday October 10th and 11th.
Awards given out at the close of event Sunday 11th.

MAIN EVENT (200 targets)
Postponed to Saturday and Sunday October 10th and 11th
Awards given out at close of event Sunday 11th.

Cont:
Additions for October 10th. & 11th.
Two different 100-bird events, 1-shot on Saturday and 1-shot on Sunday. Entry fee will be $75 including targets fees with $20 back to class. This will be Two SEPARATE events with European rotation!

NOTES:
1) All deposits will automatically transfer to next week!
2) Refunds will be honored for anyone not able to attend October 10th. & 11th.
3) Shooters attending October 10th & 11th MUST re-register on Scoringpro.com due the change in dates!

This decision was made based on what is best for the safety / enjoyment of our shooters and the quality of the event. The management of Rocky Creek Sporting Clays appreciates your support and understanding with this pending weather issue.

Chris Cantrell David Chesnutt
Club Manager Owner

 

Good call!

 

Under the circumstances I agree. Look forward being there next week.

 

+1 on the call to postpone the main event. The rain event headed this way has been upgraded to near Biblical. Safer for all. I'm still planning on shooting the pre-lim tomorrow. Sure hope there's a good turnout.
Be safe, folks.