Cool 30 degrees warmed quickly as about 15 shooters began throwing lead downrange at the season's final Steel Action match October 17. There was lots of shoot-n-scoot action as the day progressed and cold muscles got warmed fast.
New shooters were greeted with a warm welcome and some unusual events as Claude spent a nightmarish nite dreaming up high-volume shooting scenarios to close out the year, crossing lines between Steel and IDPA scenarios.
Brian, new to the range and HP-LEO, was pleased with the distance and quality of the program as he shot using his duty rig and scoring some good times. He was pleased to see the distances were more than he was used to and trained at-- one target being set to the 50 yard line (but only 25 yards or so from the shooters).
Of course, blind men can't see is a fallacy the steel action shooters know well. Bob turned in impressive times even though his scoped pistol lost a screw during his round.
Also first time shooting for score, Jason gave a fine demonstration of how practice pays off. At 10 years of age, his gun handling was superb, and Dad anxiously observed for technique pointers.
Every stage required reloads. Stage Four was wildly expensive in the number of rounds expended and the number of magazine changes required-- one shooter going through 55 rounds and five mag changes (we won't tell who). 
The idea that 'old style' weapons can't compete was once again put to rest as even the wheel gunners scored well, albeit expending less heavy metal toward the targets. Ringing steel ended its season amid laughter and good friendship and lots of potluck food provided by the shooters.
"Thank you, Shooters, for a fine and wonderful learning experience throughout the summer. See you next year." Be sure to tell your friends about the fun you have and invite them out next year to learn about and enjoy our club and sport.
Have a safe and rewarding winter, fill your freezer and don't forget: rifle sight-in days begin October 21-22 and Oct 31- Nov 1. Bring your deer rifle and your friends.
And remember: check the chamber and be sure of your target.
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