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ORSA - Ontario Rifle Shooters Association / ORSA season opener two gun winner Brian Shoemaker
« on: May 04, 2026, 10:43:36 AM »
Vera Carter presenting Brian with the two gun win
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ORSA - Ontario Rifle Shooters Association / ORSA Season opener
« on: May 04, 2026, 10:41:46 AM »
ORSA held the first shoot of the season at Elmira rod and gun club.
We had 12 seasoned veterans and one new shooters in attendance. Issac Hao came prepared to meet the challenge in Elmira.
Mother nature was throwing a little bit of everything at us for the better part of the weekend.
After the snow showers ended, Brian Shoemaker end up with the 2-gun win, with Bill Mitchell a close 2nd.
Thank you to all the volunteers who made this possible.
Kitchen- Steve Horsnby, Dennis Spudic, Vasyl Onysko
Target crew- Steve Johnston, Doug Williams, John Rupnow, Bryden Schaefer.
Scorer- Jayson Waters.
RSO- Steve Johnston
Next shoot is scheduled for June 27-28.
We had 12 seasoned veterans and one new shooters in attendance. Issac Hao came prepared to meet the challenge in Elmira.
Mother nature was throwing a little bit of everything at us for the better part of the weekend.
After the snow showers ended, Brian Shoemaker end up with the 2-gun win, with Bill Mitchell a close 2nd.
Thank you to all the volunteers who made this possible.
Kitchen- Steve Horsnby, Dennis Spudic, Vasyl Onysko
Target crew- Steve Johnston, Doug Williams, John Rupnow, Bryden Schaefer.
Scorer- Jayson Waters.
RSO- Steve Johnston
Next shoot is scheduled for June 27-28.
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BRSC - Benchrest Shooters Canada / Re: Ontario provincial competition april 12, 2026
« on: April 19, 2026, 02:50:58 AM »
You have a PM.
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ORSA - Ontario Rifle Shooters Association / ORSA shoot May 2-3
« on: April 15, 2026, 10:07:35 AM »
ORSA's May shoot is a few weeks away! Time to clean that gun and dust off the cobwebs. Depending on our turn out, we may go with one relay, so please plan accordingly.
The club will also be set up for membership renewals on Sat and Sunday. Don't forget that you must submit a renewal application
along with your funds.
Contact Brian to pre register if you haven't already.
See you in a few weeks!!
The club will also be set up for membership renewals on Sat and Sunday. Don't forget that you must submit a renewal application
along with your funds.
Contact Brian to pre register if you haven't already.
See you in a few weeks!!
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ORSA - Ontario Rifle Shooters Association / ORSA 4-5 2 gun results.
« on: October 06, 2025, 04:17:35 AM »
2 gun results.
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ORSA - Ontario Rifle Shooters Association / ORSA Shoot Oct 4-5
« on: October 06, 2025, 04:16:19 AM »
The last shoot is complete for the ORSA group for this year. We had beautiful fall weather, with sunshine all weekend long!
Many thanks to the Elmira Rod & Gun club, the membership, and directors, for their support throughout this year.
For many of us who do not compete in the USA, this is the only place we can get together and enjoy this sport, and fellowship.
Thank you to the ORSA membership. I look forward to seeing all of you every year!!
Thanks goes out to the people that make ORSA work, Brian Shoemaker, Paul Connor, Steve Hornsby, Bill Mitchell, Cole Timbers and Stewart Forrest. These are the people we counted on all season long to keep things safe, and enjoyable.
Also thank you to all the volunteers that showed up over this past year to help out with target crews, RSO, scoring, and Kitchen.
This past weekends target crew, was Konrad Schroeder. He did it all by himself. Scorer was Paul Connor, Kitchen, Steve Hornsby, RSO, Brian and myself Thank you all!
Winter well, and hope to see you all in the spring!!
Many thanks to the Elmira Rod & Gun club, the membership, and directors, for their support throughout this year.
For many of us who do not compete in the USA, this is the only place we can get together and enjoy this sport, and fellowship.
Thank you to the ORSA membership. I look forward to seeing all of you every year!!
Thanks goes out to the people that make ORSA work, Brian Shoemaker, Paul Connor, Steve Hornsby, Bill Mitchell, Cole Timbers and Stewart Forrest. These are the people we counted on all season long to keep things safe, and enjoyable.
Also thank you to all the volunteers that showed up over this past year to help out with target crews, RSO, scoring, and Kitchen.
This past weekends target crew, was Konrad Schroeder. He did it all by himself. Scorer was Paul Connor, Kitchen, Steve Hornsby, RSO, Brian and myself Thank you all!
Winter well, and hope to see you all in the spring!!
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ORSA - Ontario Rifle Shooters Association / 2 Gun Winner and the "Motley Crew"
« on: September 15, 2025, 03:10:31 AM »
Front sitting L-R Lenny McKenzie, Andy Laidlaw
Back L-R Cole Timbers, Jeff D, Stan Walter, Steve Hornsby, Mark Robson, Paul Connor
Back L-R Cole Timbers, Jeff D, Stan Walter, Steve Hornsby, Mark Robson, Paul Connor
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ORSA - Ontario Rifle Shooters Association / Hoarst Brotherston Memorial Shoot
« on: September 15, 2025, 03:00:52 AM »
Elmira Rod & Gun Club hosted the Hoarst Brotherston Memorial shoot this past weekend. Though we were few in numbers, we were many with laughs.
It was a beautiful fall weekend in Elmira with the leaves starting to change color, and the wildlife getting busy for what is to come!
Being short on helpers, and shooters, we ran with one relay, with lots of time in between matches for reloading and visiting.
I have to send out a big thank you to the three helpers we had this weekend.
Our match director Paul Connor who did it all, with registration, scoring, target crew, and shuttle service.
Also Steve Hornsby our chief cook and bottle wash doing what Steve does best, and Cole Timbers with clean up.
Somehow I seem to have forgotten to thank Stewart Forrest. Stewart comes out on the Fridays before the shoots and helps with setup and lawn and tree maintenance. He has been helping for a lot of years and I apologize for not mentioning him along with the other helpers.
Thank You Stewart!!!!
Our last shoot is scheduled for Oct-4-5. Contact Brian for registration.
See You all in October.
It was a beautiful fall weekend in Elmira with the leaves starting to change color, and the wildlife getting busy for what is to come!
Being short on helpers, and shooters, we ran with one relay, with lots of time in between matches for reloading and visiting.
I have to send out a big thank you to the three helpers we had this weekend.
Our match director Paul Connor who did it all, with registration, scoring, target crew, and shuttle service.
Also Steve Hornsby our chief cook and bottle wash doing what Steve does best, and Cole Timbers with clean up.
Somehow I seem to have forgotten to thank Stewart Forrest. Stewart comes out on the Fridays before the shoots and helps with setup and lawn and tree maintenance. He has been helping for a lot of years and I apologize for not mentioning him along with the other helpers.
Thank You Stewart!!!!
Our last shoot is scheduled for Oct-4-5. Contact Brian for registration.
See You all in October.
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ORSA - Ontario Rifle Shooters Association / ORSA Shoot Sept-12-13-2025
« on: September 11, 2025, 03:15:19 AM »
ORSA is looking for volunteers for this weekends shoot at Elmira Rod and Gun club. Please contact Paul Connor at
sportsandrec@elmirarodandgun.org if you are interested. Help would be needed in the kitchen, or on the range.
If you are planning on shooting, and I haven't already been in touch with you via text message, please contact me at xfmrdude@gmail.com and let me know.
Thank You.
Jeff D.
sportsandrec@elmirarodandgun.org if you are interested. Help would be needed in the kitchen, or on the range.
If you are planning on shooting, and I haven't already been in touch with you via text message, please contact me at xfmrdude@gmail.com and let me know.
Thank You.
Jeff D.
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Photo And Video Gallery / Re: Jack Neary - All Things Benchrest
« on: August 29, 2025, 02:10:33 AM »
Shooting at Elmira is something I look forward to every month. It's been said many times before that its not only the shooting, but everything else before, and after the matches that makes it so enjoyable!!
Elmira matches are 2 weeks away. Be prepared for possibly one relay and the best time of the year to be shooting!!
Elmira matches are 2 weeks away. Be prepared for possibly one relay and the best time of the year to be shooting!!
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Rifles / Re: Stolle Panda dual port Benchrest rifle. PRICE REDUCED
« on: August 24, 2025, 02:45:22 AM »
I can vouch for this gun and this seller.
Have shot with him for many years, and this gun is a shooter.
If you purchase this gun or any Brenchrest gun, there are a number of shooters who will help you on your way.
Jeff D.
Have shot with him for many years, and this gun is a shooter.
If you purchase this gun or any Brenchrest gun, there are a number of shooters who will help you on your way.
Jeff D.
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ORSA - Ontario Rifle Shooters Association / Alex Calder Cup Winner Peter Smith
« on: August 18, 2025, 04:19:48 AM »
Match director Paul Connor presenting Peter Smith with the Alex Calder Cup
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ORSA - Ontario Rifle Shooters Association / Alex Calder Cup
« on: August 18, 2025, 04:16:59 AM »
Elmira Rod and Gun Club hosted the Alex Calder Memorial this past weekend. Our numbers were down with the busy holiday season, but still an enjoyable shoot with lots of laughs. The weather on Saturday was warm, but an overdo rain came on Sunday morning and cooled things down for awhile.
When it was all said and done Peter Smith came out on top with a very respectable 2 gun agg of .2778.
Many thanks to all the volunteers.
Target Crew- Jordon Mills, Owen Burtch, Jeff and Bryden Schafer and Paul Connor.
Scorer- Alex Alves, Paul Connor.
RSO- Les Misch, and Alex Rowden
Kitchen- Steve Hornsby, and Adam Wawrzniak
ORSA's next shoot is scheduled for Sept 13-14.
Depending on numbers, we may go with one relay, so plan ahead for those normally sharing benches and equipment.
When it was all said and done Peter Smith came out on top with a very respectable 2 gun agg of .2778.
Many thanks to all the volunteers.
Target Crew- Jordon Mills, Owen Burtch, Jeff and Bryden Schafer and Paul Connor.
Scorer- Alex Alves, Paul Connor.
RSO- Les Misch, and Alex Rowden
Kitchen- Steve Hornsby, and Adam Wawrzniak
ORSA's next shoot is scheduled for Sept 13-14.
Depending on numbers, we may go with one relay, so plan ahead for those normally sharing benches and equipment.
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ORSA - Ontario Rifle Shooters Association / ORSA 2 Gun winner Brian Shoemaker
« on: July 28, 2025, 10:37:07 AM »
Brian receiving award from Paul Connor.
Congratulations Brian.
Congratulations Brian.
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ORSA - Ontario Rifle Shooters Association / ORSA July Shoot.
« on: July 28, 2025, 10:33:18 AM »
Elmira Rod and gun club hosted our 3rd event of the season. The rain held off for most of the weekend, while it was hot and humid.
Started things off Sat morning with the light guns at 100yds.
Peter Smith finished just ahead of Brian Shoemaker with a .2416 agg. After some hamburgers and hot dogs courtesy of Steve Hornsby, we continued with the HV's. Brian Shoemaker came out on top of this one with a .2306 agg with Peter Smith right behind. Kathy Brookes got in the mix taking 2 match stickers and the 100yd small group metal. I believe Kathy is now only 2 stickers behind Mark. Congrats Kathy!!
Sundays matches were dominated by Brian as he took 8 out of the 10, and received the small group metal.
The 2 gun top 3 were Brian, Peter, and Bill Mitchell.
Thanks to the helpers on the weekend.
RSO- Paul Connor
Scorers- Paul, Alex Alves
Target- Mitchell Flatt, Tracey Lee, Steve Lee, and Mr. Hull
Kitchen- Chef Steve Hornsby !!
Also good luck to the Canadians heading to the IBS Nationals!
Next shoot is scheduled for Aug-16-17. Contact Brian to pre register.
Started things off Sat morning with the light guns at 100yds.
Peter Smith finished just ahead of Brian Shoemaker with a .2416 agg. After some hamburgers and hot dogs courtesy of Steve Hornsby, we continued with the HV's. Brian Shoemaker came out on top of this one with a .2306 agg with Peter Smith right behind. Kathy Brookes got in the mix taking 2 match stickers and the 100yd small group metal. I believe Kathy is now only 2 stickers behind Mark. Congrats Kathy!!
Sundays matches were dominated by Brian as he took 8 out of the 10, and received the small group metal.
The 2 gun top 3 were Brian, Peter, and Bill Mitchell.
Thanks to the helpers on the weekend.
RSO- Paul Connor
Scorers- Paul, Alex Alves
Target- Mitchell Flatt, Tracey Lee, Steve Lee, and Mr. Hull
Kitchen- Chef Steve Hornsby !!
Also good luck to the Canadians heading to the IBS Nationals!
Next shoot is scheduled for Aug-16-17. Contact Brian to pre register.
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ORSA - Ontario Rifle Shooters Association / World Bench Rest Team Canada
« on: June 24, 2025, 04:03:44 AM »
At ORSA's last general meeting, after the awards ceremony on Sunday, it was voted that ORSA donate to Team Canada in the upcoming WBC held in St Louis.
There are many expenses that are incurred leading up to this competition. It takes focus of the individual shooters to do their best at this level, so any donations are greatly appreciated !
Donations can be send to Rick Pollock on behave of Team Canada.
Good Luck Team Canada!!
There are many expenses that are incurred leading up to this competition. It takes focus of the individual shooters to do their best at this level, so any donations are greatly appreciated !
Donations can be send to Rick Pollock on behave of Team Canada.
Good Luck Team Canada!!
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ORSA - Ontario Rifle Shooters Association / 2 Gun winner Brian Shoemaker
« on: June 23, 2025, 04:50:49 AM »
Paul Connor presenting the 2 gun trophy to Brian Shoemaker
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ORSA - Ontario Rifle Shooters Association / Rob Maclennan Memorial Shoot
« on: June 23, 2025, 04:48:47 AM »
Elmira Rod and Gun hosted our second shoot of the season. This was a memorial shoot for Rob Maclennan who was well known in the BR community and a great friend to all. There were many stories around the dinner table on Saturday night with lots of laughs about Rob and his adventures. Best part of the day!!!
We started with 17 shooters on Saturday morning.
It was the Brian Shoemaker show for the most of the weekend taking the two gun with a very respectable agg of .2425, with George Carter in second with a .2742 agg.
Many thanks to the volunteer's.
RSO - Paul Connor, and Frank Noonan ( welcome back Frank! )
Kitchen staff - Steve Hornsby, Johnathan Flynn
Scorers- Alex Alves, Paul Connor
Target crew- Jeremy Ruppert, Ryan MacDonald, Ian F, and Blaine L
Big thanks always to Elmira Rod and Gun for hosting this event.
Next shoot scheduled for July 26-27.
We started with 17 shooters on Saturday morning.
It was the Brian Shoemaker show for the most of the weekend taking the two gun with a very respectable agg of .2425, with George Carter in second with a .2742 agg.
Many thanks to the volunteer's.
RSO - Paul Connor, and Frank Noonan ( welcome back Frank! )
Kitchen staff - Steve Hornsby, Johnathan Flynn
Scorers- Alex Alves, Paul Connor
Target crew- Jeremy Ruppert, Ryan MacDonald, Ian F, and Blaine L
Big thanks always to Elmira Rod and Gun for hosting this event.
Next shoot scheduled for July 26-27.
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ORSA - Ontario Rifle Shooters Association / Re: Elmira Rod and Gun.
« on: May 07, 2025, 04:14:37 AM »
Hello Calvin.
We were shooting 200 yard that day, so the picture is taken from behind the 100 yard backer looking at the benches.
Our 200 yard target frame is up a little from the 100 yard, so some of the guys mount their flags right on the 100 yard target frame.
We were shooting 200 yard that day, so the picture is taken from behind the 100 yard backer looking at the benches.
Our 200 yard target frame is up a little from the 100 yard, so some of the guys mount their flags right on the 100 yard target frame.
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ORSA - Ontario Rifle Shooters Association / Elmira Rod and Gun.
« on: May 06, 2025, 03:51:27 AM »
I took this picture from behind the 100 yard backer, facing the benches on Sunday morning at around 7:45am.
You can see some of the tails lifting up. It got much worse as the day went on, but it was a lot of fun!!
You can see some of the tails lifting up. It got much worse as the day went on, but it was a lot of fun!!
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