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Just in case my response in the other thread was not seen I decided to post this as a separate topic. This will be the first year that I will shoot at this event and am totally ignorant of how this shoot works. Can someone educate me on how this event operates. Is there a schedule of what events will be shot on each day and how does one sign up for the events that interest each of us? Is there advanced sign up? If so, where can I find the sign-up pages? Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance.

there is no advanced sign up

you can sign up and shoot at any time, its a fun event

the only scheduled events are the shoot offs in case of ties are set for late on Saturday

The shoot runs from Thursday thru Saturday. When you arrive at Hidden Hollow, park in the field and walk down the gravel driveway to the clubhouse ( second building on your right ). Once inside, you can sign up for any event(s) you want to shoot, and pay at the time of sign up. The events are as follows: 5 stand--Mad Jack( I'll explain how that works if you want to PM me...Hunter Clays for 10-12-20-28-.410 bores...Bo-Whoopp Shoot (long range targets)...Possibly a Flurry event. There may be others, but all are open to any SxS. The main event is Saturday. That is the SxS Classic in which only American made SxS's can be shot for score. In addition to all the shooting, there are several venders selling guns, shooting related items, artwork and a raffle at the end of the shooting on Saturday.
I've been going there for years and would not miss it for anything. It can be a little difficult to find the first time up there. If you are going for the full three days, and want to leave in the early AM, we can meet and you can follow me up there. I live in North Jersey. PM me with any questions, or send me an Email at: psi7000@aol.com
Austin

4 of us are panning to attend for the first time.

Guess I am a little confused. As it is a 2 day trip for us to get there would appreciate a little clarification.

So if we want to shoot the main event for score is it mandatory to shoot an American made shotgun?


Thank you.

tim

Very laid back event with great shooting courses.

Yes it is Tim, but only if you want a chance to be included as using a gun from the winning maker. I don't believe anyone would object to your shooting the course with the SxS of your choice for fun.

Thank you Austin. Guess I do not understand this event and must be different than any SxS shoot we have shot to date. But what the heck. Sounds like everyone has a good time. That is the important part.

It is a wonderful event and absolutely a beautiful course. Wide range of targets for sure. Some are easy and some you go "Oh my god no one can hit that". Real nice folks run and they have good eats as well.

PS. Do not count on having cell phone reception. It is just about non-existent there.

There is no requirement you shoot an American gun, only that you shoot a SXS.

The first two days (Thurs & Friday ) there are 50 target sporting clays events for all gauges and for hammer and hammerless SXS guns. Winners in all those categories may win prizes, regardless of whether they shoot American or foreign SXS shotguns. Also, there are side games throughout the event - usually Mad Jack, Five Stand, Flurry, Bo Whoop long bird, etc. Those events are mostly for fun, but there are prizes for high scores as well.

Saturday main event may be shot with either American or foreign SXS. There is a prize for overall high score. In addition, there is a winning "team" for the highest combined top scores for American made guns (Parker, Smith, Fox, Lefever, Winchester, CSMC, etc). The winners do not have to shoot together as a group.

Also, there very nice door prizes on Saturday after the shoot, donated by the vendors. You receive raffle tickets for each event you shoot and prizes are drawn at the end of the shoot on Saturday.

The emphasis is on fun, more than competition. And very fun it is. A great event to shoot, see many collectible guns, books, art etc and make new friends.

Here are some nice videos that give you a flavor of the event:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KmJlpELDdCk

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PBWyv3irjwc

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3pKtHKhMmWs


I hope you can make it.

Thank you DGM. Your post definitely clarifies everything.

Sounds like a great shoot and we are looking forward to it. Everyone we have talked with has had fun. Hope to see you there.

tim