I understand the N-SSA mortar folks shoot stakes. A stake is set up down range. a time limit is given to fire a set number of rounds. The impact point of the rounds is measured from the stake and an aggregte is recorded. The smallest aggregate wins.
The cannon guys shoot at bullseye targets. N-SSA have strict fring rules all aimed at safety.
I always thought their ranges were a little short. This week I have visited Gettysberg and Mannasas Battlefields. I didn't realize how close some of the artillery duels were. Wonder how I would have acted marching across that field at Picketts charge...my knees get shakey just thinking about it.
At one place where I watched a cannon match (Josephine County Sportsmens Park?) they first had there regular target match. Then they did a mass firing at a fort they had built out of wood. It was a crowd pleaser.
The cannon guys shoot at bullseye targets. N-SSA have strict fring rules all aimed at safety.
I always thought their ranges were a little short. This week I have visited Gettysberg and Mannasas Battlefields. I didn't realize how close some of the artillery duels were. Wonder how I would have acted marching across that field at Picketts charge...my knees get shakey just thinking about it.
At one place where I watched a cannon match (Josephine County Sportsmens Park?) they first had there regular target match. Then they did a mass firing at a fort they had built out of wood. It was a crowd pleaser.
