Upcoming Cannon Shoots and events

[Double D]

I have been sticking the upcoming cannon shoots to the top of the board and posting them to the GBO calender.  Unfortunately that paractice is cluttering up the top of the board. I am going to change that.

When you post about an upcoming Cannon Shoot or Cannon Show make a regular post to the board. When I see your post I  will copy your opening post and a link to your post as a reply to this post.  By doing this your post will be open for discusion and this post will just be an announcement.  This post will be lock to discussion.

When you make a post be sure and add it to the GBO calender.  I am going to leave that up to you too do.

[Double D]

Midwest Artillery Show
June 23,24, 2007
Blue Water Sportsman's Assoc. Port Huron, MI.

Map of 4866 Ravenswood Rd Kimball, MI by MapQuest

This will feature artillery related items for Sale, Trade or display.
A live-fire Field gun competition.
Mortar live-fire competition.
Artillery and artillery related demonstrations.


This show is open to all artillery enthusiast's, reenactors and skirmishers.
The details of this event are still in the planning stage. When the details are
finalized they will be available in the invitations. We would like to know if you
would come to this event. Would this be as a competitor, vendor, or would
you put on a display. This would help us plan accordingly.

Sponsored by:
Loomis Battery; 1st South Carolina, and 7th Wisconsin.

Invitations are now available for the Midwest Artillery Show. 
         
For more information or invitation contact
Norm Gibson
PO Box 202
Richmond, Mi. 48062

email preferred
ngibson@firstsouthcarolina.com

[Double D]

Northern California Cannon Shoot

The annual Misery Cannon Shoot will be held on February 17 at the Simpson Range on Highway 299 east of the Eureka - Arcata - Mckinleyville area. Practice will take place on February 15 & 16. Smoothbore cannon targets at 100 yds., rifled cannons at 200 yds, and mortars at 150 - 175 yds.
See you there.

[Double D]

Southern California Cannon Shoot

The Desert Marksman Rondezvous will be hosting a cannon/mortar segment again this year.... currently projected for Saturday afternoon, Mar 17th.  This will be at their range in Kentucky Canyon near Lancaster, Ca.  Last year it was just 3 of us, but we made up in fun what we lacked in quantity.  If you are interested, let me know via PM or e-mail.  More info as it becomes available.

[Double D]

Neff Cannons at Salt Lake City Gun Show


Neff Cannons will be at the "Crossroads of the West"  gun show south of Salt Lake City, at the South Town Expo Center.  The show is Jan 20th and 21st.  If your in the area stop by, say hello and we'll visit.

Rick

[Double D]

Civil War and Cannon Show Mansfield Ohio, May 5&6, 2007

This is a Civil War show that dedicates a pole building to cannons and etc.  The Paulson brothers, Lutz of 'AOP', Matt Switlik, both with their books available for purchase and several of cannon makers and sellers listed on the board. There are many smaller cannon makers selling smaller cannons & mortars, 3/4" to a couple of inches.

There is a display of many cannons of the CW era on display outside the building. Twice a day the large cannons have a firing demonstration. The largest head turner is the demonstration of the six horse hitch with it's full sized cannon & limber at a gallop.

At least that was I saw the last time I was there in 2005, 2004.  I will be going this year  and I travel from Wisconsin.

The link is     www.richlandcountyfair.com/events.php?=5&yr=2007

[Cannonmaker]

Neff Cannons will be at the "Lifestyles of the West, Gun, Knife, Rod, Reel and Outdoor Show" In Idaho Falls, Idaho.  The show is Feburary 17 - 18th.  Held at the Bennion Student Union Building, on the University Place Campus located at 1784 Science Center Drive in Idaho Falls, Idaho.

This is to be a fine show, with good attendance, bringing people in from Eastern Idaho, Jackson Wyoming and Montana.

For Current Events and upcomming shows, check  the main page, upper left, of our website www.neffcannons.com

Thank you,  Rick Neff

[Double D]

Northern California Cannon Shoot, Part 2

The Summer Cannon Shoot will be held on June 16 at the Simpson Range on Highway 299 east of the Eureka - Arcata - Mckinleyville area. Practice will take place on June 14 & 15. Smoothbore cannon targets at 100 yds., rifled cannons at 200 yds, and mortars at 150 - 175 yds.The range is 14 miles east of Highway 101 and west of the Lord Ellis Summit. See you there!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Don Krag]

2007 Wyoming cannon shoot. Anyone up around there?


http://www.hatchergun.com/blkpwdrcannon.htm

[Cat Whisperer]

TOMORROW (Saturday 08 June 2007)  RADFORD, VIRGINIA

Sorry for the short notice!  Earl (...) will be giving a CANNON DEMONSTRATION - at the museum next to the police department - 1pm and 5pm.

[cannonlover]

Neff Cannons and Machine will be at Kalispell, Montana this Friday, Saturday and Sunday (7-27 to 7-29) for a gun show at the Flathead County fairgrounds.  We are also going to be on KBEZ 600 AM doing a broadcast and cannon shoot this Friday at noon.  At this show we can fire a cannon every even hour.

Don,

If the Wyoming cannon shoot is happening next year, please post it.  We could not make this year, but would love to go there to shoot our cannons.

[Don Krag]

Anyone in or near the Central Texas region, I'm hosting my annual medieval armour-making weekend. Part of this always includes an afternoon of working up blank charges for the large mortars and cannon as well as some smaller ordinance (.50-1.1" gonnes) and mortar projectile firing.

http://www.100megsfree3.com/kragaxe/events/texarmourin/Armourin06.html

[cannonmn]

North-South Skirmish Assn. National Matches, Fort Shenandoah VA. Oct 3-7, 2007

Here's the detailed schedule.  Highlights include the mortar match at 2PM Friday, and the artillery matches 2-5PM Saturday.

http://www.n-ssa.net/NATIONAL/116th/Fall07.pdf

[intoodeep]

Hernando Sportsman's Club Cannon Shoot

 Two events are scheduled for 2008! They will be held May 31st. & November 29th. at the Hernando Sportsman's Club in Brooksville, Florida. Hope to see ya there!!!

http://www.hernandosportsmansclub.com/events/cannon.htm 


*** Update- I came across a few photos from the last event. So, photos added.

[Ex 49'er]

The next cannon shoot here in Northern California(north of Eureka) is the annual Misery Shoot on February 16. February 14 & 15 are practice days. The range is located on US Highway 299 east of US 101 at the SRA Range.  If memory serves correctly we had about 20 guns on the firing line last year. Smoothbore cannons compete at 100 yds.; rifled guns at 200 yds., and mortars at 175 yds. If it rains(which is likely)the shoot will take place undercover of the cannon shed. There are motels available down the hill in Arcata. Hope to see you there.

[cannonmn]

Fort Meigs Cannon Convergence
Held in conjunction with The War of 1812 Clothing Conference

April 18-19-20, 2008
At Fort Meigs, Perrysburg, Ohio (near Toledo, Ohio)

Friday, April 18th early arrivals will witness the pouring of a bronze 3 pound tube
at Gillmor Ordnance at 2:00 pm.

Saturday, April 19th
Early Federal Period, Field Gun Carriages
By Matt Switlik
A review of literature and archival records relating to American
field gun carriages 1795-1830, will be discussed.

Matt Switlik retired in 2004, after 32 years as Director of the Monroe County Historical Museum, to pursue his ongoing interest in historic field artillery. He remains active in publications, practical restoration, and consulting on historic artillery.

Artillery Research Resources
By John L. Morris
This is intended as a "participative discussion" on current historical resources, with particular application to the study of antique artillery. Attendees are encouraged to contribute information on websites, experts, recent research projects, etc, and should bring legible copies of URL’s.
He will discuss how records in the National Archives I and II, as well as
regional and state archives are searched, accessed, and cited.

Mr. Morris is a 1971 graduate of the United States Naval Academy, with a BS degree
and an officer’s Commission. He is now Chief Executive Officer of
Springfield Arsenal, an international supplier of collectible militaria.

War of 1812 Artillery, from its Revolutionary Beginnings to the War of 1812
By Rob Trumbull
Mr. Trumbull will present a brief history of the organization of artillery and equipment.

Robert Trumbull has 26 years of experience in living history, museum interpretation,
black powder safety and event management.

Period Gun Tools
By Randy Wolfe
On Sunday April 20th Mr. Wolfe will demonstrate the proper techniques of making artillery tools, using Fort Meigs’s traveling forge, and traditional blacksmithing tools.
______________________________________________________________________________

The cost of $50 per person allows for participants to attend both the Cannon Convergence and Clothing Conference being held simultaneously. Please register through Smoke and Fire,
at 27 N. River Rd. Waterville, OH 43566 (1-800-766-5334).
More information regarding the Cannon Convergence can be found at
www.fortmeigs.org

[Cannonmaker]

Neff Cannons & Machine will be attending the Big Reno Show in Reno Nevada on March 28 to 30.  With nearly two acres of floor space this is one of the west's best and notable Gun,  Knife and Collectables show. 

Stop by our display and we will visit.  Allways glad to see people from GBO and the shows we attend.

Rick

[agodwin01]

Civil War and Cannon Show Mansfield Ohio, May 5&6, 2007

This is a Civil War show that dedicates a pole building to cannons and etc.  The Paulson brothers, Lutz of 'AOP', Matt Switlik, both with their books available for purchase and several of cannon makers and sellers listed on the board. There are many smaller cannon makers selling smaller cannons & mortars, 3/4" to a couple of inches.

There is a display of many cannons of the CW era on display outside the building. Twice a day the large cannons have a firing demonstration. The largest head turner is the demonstration of the six horse hitch with it's full sized cannon & limber at a gallop.

At least that was I saw the last time I was there in 2005, 2004.  I will be going this year  and I travel from Wisconsin.

The link is     www.richlandcountyfair.com/events.php?=5&yr=2007

This is my first post, have been reading for quite a while.  Just thought I would add that this show is scheduled for this weekend May 3. Not sure

of it's content, I've never been there. Hoping to check it out Saturday.
                                                                                                      Andy

[intoodeep]

  Just a Reminder !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[cannonmn]

If you are interested in above-listed shoot, it is in FLORIDA.  Nothing on the paper says that so I had to check.

[Ex 49'er]

Northern California Cannon Shoot, Part 2

The Summer Cannon Shoot will be held on June 21 at the Simpson Range on Highway 299 east of the Eureka - Arcata - Mckinleyville area. Practice will take place on June 19 & 20. Smoothbore cannon targets at 100 yds., rifled cannons at 200 yds, and mortars at 150 - 175 yds.The range is 14 miles east of Highway 101 and west of the Lord Ellis Summit. There are motels down the road close to Arcata and camping is available at the range. Gas is now $4.79 for regular. Hope to see you there!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Here are some pictures of guns from previous shoots:

[Ex 49'er]

Here are more pictures of guns from previous shoots here in Northern California:

[leesecw]

Midwest Artillery Show June 21st and 22nd this upcoming weekend. Shooting starts at 9:00 AM both Saturday the 21st and Sunday the 22nd at 9:00 AM. Mortars at 200 yard targets and cannons both smoothbore and rifled at 600 yards. Anyone going?

[Artilleryman]

Is there another Midwest Artillery Show June 21-22nd?  The one that I am involved with doesn't have any long range matches.  Mortars and field artillery will be fired at 100 yards.  Shooting will start about 11 on Saturday and about 10 on Sunday.  There will be a lot of displays of artillery and artillery related equipment mostly from the Civil War period. 

[leesecw]

Are you involved with the one at Bluewater sportsmens Association? Ive seen at least two descriptions of it, the one at their website and comments at other messge boards. If I remember right Ive seen a NSSA site with info but all doesnt seem to be too clear either.  What the heck Im going anyways. Anything beats staying home in saginaw for a weekend.

[leesecw]

OK I went back and rechecked. The Bluewater site says its an NSSA shoot. The Northwest Territory NSSA site lists it as The Midwest Artillery Show a Non NSSA Match {go figure} But what the heck Im outta Sagnasty Saturday and Sunday morning. Im looking to pick up a mold for a inch and a quarter round for a naval cannon for someone in the UP.   

[agodwin01]

i'm going to try to make it

[Artilleryman]

Somehow I was picked to run the Midwest Artillery Show at the Bluewater Sportsman's Assoc.  This isn't an official N-SSA event, but the three units that are hosting it are all N-SSA units.  If this turns out as well as last year we will have a lot of guns and equipment there.  The shooting is a combination demonstration - competition.  It looks like we will have two Napoleons, one Parrott, three Ellsworths, two six pounders, one Williams gun, and one subscale Rev War gun firing.  Also being demonstrated will be a Union Repeating Rifle (Coffee Mill).

I look forward to seeing there.  Please look me up.

[leesecw]

Where are you going to be at? I take it Guardsgunner from this site with his Ellsworth will also be there.

[Artilleryman]

Just ask around someone will point me out.  Yes guardsgunner will be there.