|
|
Post by deadeyedon89 on Apr 25, 2016 20:13:17 GMT -5
First off i would like to thank Jeff & Kyle for working so hard on the range this spring to get it ready for the Challenge...... but the reason for the post is to tell you that the shoot just made my life better. I was suppose to be traveling alone to the shoot late friday night/saturday morning. The day before my 16 yr old Daughter Emma said she would like to go and take pictures of the landscape so i was happy she wanted to come. So with Jeff's fiancé Mindy there Emma had someone to talk to and see that there are women that love this sport as well. so at the end of the shoot saturday i asked Emma if she wanted to shoot the Land Cannon (My Hankins SPML) a couple times, but she refused and i could tell she wanted to but was too shy to do it in front of all the guys. So the next morning we went to the range had breakfast (thanks to those who cooked) and started helping clean up. when we were done cleaning emma asked me if i was going to shoot, I said no, but if you want to shoot it i will pull it out and let you shoot it. She said ok. So the first target i picked for her was one of the mid sized gongs at 200 yds.... she was trigger shy at first because she has been hearing them bark so loud for the shoot but i calmed her down and she fired and drilled the plate..... so i let her shoot it 2 more times at 350 yds at the steel. both direct hits.... she just smiled and so did I. Now she wants to come down and participate in the fall challenge. but to top it all off she got home from school today and asked if she could go practice with the SML..... i was not able to today but i promised her we would tomorrow if weather permitted. I am VERY thankful for the challenge and everyone that treated us with kindness and making it something my daughter wants to do with me. THANK YOU ALL!
|
|
Deleted
Deleted Member
Posts: 0
|
Post by Deleted on Apr 25, 2016 20:17:00 GMT -5
Sounds like the lass needs her own "land cannon"  |
|
|
|
Post by rojo23 on Apr 25, 2016 20:21:33 GMT -5
so did you tell Jeff to build your daughter her very own.
|
|
|
|
Post by Richard on Apr 25, 2016 20:24:31 GMT -5
I am sure she will have her own by the next shoot........Hint, Hint!
|
|
|
|
Post by deadeyedon89 on Apr 25, 2016 20:31:32 GMT -5
Funny you should say that, I already have a second SML ordered with Jeff since last fall/winter. |
|
|
|
Post by 12ptdroptine on Apr 25, 2016 20:57:34 GMT -5
This is JUST the ki d of post I love to read. Good for her and....good for you
Drop
|
|
|
|
Post by Kyle on Apr 25, 2016 21:31:11 GMT -5
I'm glad the Kentucky Challenge has turned into what it has. The fellowship is the best part of it all. Many life long friends have been made at the shoot, many more in the future. A place you can feel comfortable bringing your family. Hanks Message Board in 3D!
|
|
WGK
Full Member
Posts: 154
|
Post by WGK on Apr 25, 2016 21:54:46 GMT -5
That is AWESOME Don. I am sure Emma will have a great time at the next shoot. I know I really enjoyed it and look forward to coming back
|
|
|
|
Post by jims on Apr 25, 2016 21:54:56 GMT -5
That is a great story, glad to hear it.
|
|
|
|
Post by Hank on Apr 25, 2016 22:15:19 GMT -5
I will do my best to have you second SPML finished for the fall shoot..... Emma will have her choice of the two.
|
|
gard
New Member
Posts: 29 
|
Post by gard on Apr 25, 2016 23:14:01 GMT -5
Got to get some sleep but had to tell Hank thankyou one more time had a great time at the shoot But slow ride home You have a great bunch of people around you .you must count your blessings And remember this. He who knows nothing is closer to the truth then he whos mind is filled with falsehoods and errors.
|
|
|
|
Post by bowhunter836 on Apr 26, 2016 4:43:27 GMT -5
Wow! That is great
|
|
|
|
Post by schunter on Apr 26, 2016 6:31:08 GMT -5
That is great to hear Don. Look forward to seeing you and your daughter at the fall shoot.... It was a pleasure to meet both of you.
|
|
Deleted
Deleted Member
Posts: 0
|
Post by Deleted on Apr 26, 2016 7:13:15 GMT -5
Very cool....Glad you and your daughter enjoyed the shoot and started a family tradition in the process....Way to Go..
|
|
gar
Junior Member
Posts: 85
|
Post by gar on Apr 26, 2016 12:31:49 GMT -5
That Ultimate conversion will get broken in right this fall.
|
|
|
|
Post by hillbill on Apr 26, 2016 19:18:11 GMT -5
Don
In the last two years I have made friends there that will stay friends as long as God keeps me around. It's much more about the fellowship than the shooting. I think all will agree on that point...
I too hope to bring my youngest son this fall and let him compete with his big boy gun, memories that he will never forget, nor I...
|
|
|
|
Post by deadeye on Apr 27, 2016 7:53:17 GMT -5
don that is great & thx for posting. I'm glad she fit in & had a great time. will see her in the fall.
also garrett 13yrs old borrowed my gun to put a 2 shot group on the 350 yd gong that I would estimate around 1-1/2" |
|
|
|
Post by motox369 on Apr 27, 2016 8:26:43 GMT -5
Awesome story thank you for posting
|
|
