5/19/12 ‘FCS Open‘ Sporting Clays Shoot and Lunch

On Saturday, 5/19/12, 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM FCS will host our ‘FCS Open’ Sporting Clays Shoot at the Capitol City Trap & Skeet Club (address, directions, and phone number are located below).  We’ll shoot a round on the Hunter Course and a round on the Master’s Course.  Shooters can shoot only one round if they wish.  We routinely shoot “on-report;” however, shooters can shoot true pairs, both targets as singles, or just one target if they wish.  After the shoot we will eat lunch at the 290 Cafe in Manor. 

Schedule

09:00 AM – Sporting Clays

12:30 PM – Scores and upcoming events

01:00 PM – Eat

02:00 PM – Depart 

Note that the larger the group, the longer it will take to shoot; however, if we have eight or more we’ll break into two or more groups.

The cost is $21.65 for a round of 50 sporting clays (includes tax but does not include shells).  Capitol City has given us this price because one of our members (Bruce Crockett) is also a member of Capitol City. However, they could revoke their generosity at any time and charge us non-members prices ($27.06; includes tax).

Capitol City requires eye and ear protection (available free of charge at Capitol City). They sell shotgun shells if you need them (but you can get them much cheaper at Academy, Wal-Mart, etc.). You’ll need to bring four boxes of shotshells if you’re going to shoot both rounds of sporting clays.

I recommend Winchester Game Loads/Federal Game and Target Loads and Remington Shur Shot Heavy Dove Loads/Winchester Heavy Game Loads all of which are available at Academy. The Winchester 12 gauge Game Load/Federal Game and Target Load shells each contain 1 ounce of shot and have a velocity of 1290 FPS. They both sell for $5.29/box. The Remington 12 gauge Heavy Dove/Winchester 12 gauge Heavy Game shells each contain 1 1/8 ounces of shot and have a velocity of 1255 FPS. They both sell for $6.39/box. All four are great dove/quail loads in addition to being good clay target loads. If you’re a dove/quail hunter, I recommend that for you shoot sporting clays with the same load that you use to hunt dove/quail. This enables you to develop consistent leads for similar targets.  I recommend 8 shot for their Hunter’s Sporting Clays Course and 7 1/2 shot for their Master’s Sporting Clays Course.

Directions from IH35 and Hwy 290 to 8707 Lindell Lane:

• Go east on 290 7.6 miles.
• Turn right (south) on FM 3177 (Decker Lane). There will be a sign that says “Travis County Exposition Center.”
• Go about 3/4 mile. You will cross a railroad track.
• Turn left on Lindell Lane immediately after the railroad tracks.
• Go about 20 yards and turn right into the Capitol City gate.
• Go about 1/4 mile (go past the model airplane airport).
• If you get lost Capitol City’s number is 272-4707. 

In the event of rain

• Light rain – we shoot
• Heavy rain – we stay home

The minimum age for a child to shoot is usually 8, with a gun that fits him or her.

Contact Ken Miller for more information at ken10toes@yahoo.com, 512-339-9804 (Home), or 512-797-8226 (Cell). It is not necessary to RSVP.

5/21/12 Chartered Hybrid Bass Catching Trip

 

Our next Chartered Hybrid Bass Fish Catching Trip will be on Monday, 5/21/12 from 3:30 PM until we limit or dark (whichever comes first) with guide Jay Garrett on Lake Belton. It’s called a “fish catching” trip because we have had seven fantastic trips with Jay including catching 20 fish in 2011, 34 fish in 2010, 26 fish on 10/19/09, 23 fish on 4/27/09, over 50 fish in 2008, 29 fish in 2007, and 26 fish in 2006! Jay can take up to eight fishermen and the cost is $100 each. We are presently full for this trip. Jay supplies the boat, rods and reels, bait, landing nets, and a fish box. He’ll also filet the fish. The price does not include shared gas, food, and an optional but highly recommended tip for Jay.

Recommended items to bring:

Polarized sun glasses
Cap or hat
Sun block
Drinks and snacks in a small cooler
Camera (waterproof is best)

We’ll consolidate the drinks and snacks into a larger cooler for the boat to save deck space and have less things to trip over.

6/11/12 FCS Meeting

Our next FCS Meeting will be on Monday, 6/11/12, from 7:00 – 9:30 PM at Larry Dowden’s home (905 Cashew Lane, Cedar Park, 512-259-2490 – Home, 512-507-5894 – Cell). This meeting will feature our Annual Fajita Dinner! The cost will be around $10.00 person. Please RSVP so we’ll know how much food to buy. Contact Randy Rowley at randy@fcs-texas.org (my preference) or at 512-963-0003 to RSVP. For directions use this map.

6/24/12 ‘June Buggin’ Sporting Clays Tournament

FCS will participate in the next Capitol City Trap & Skeet Club (8707 Lindell Lane, 512-272-4707) sporting clays tournament, ‘June Buggin” on Sunday, 6/24/12, 12:45 – 3:45 PM. There is an on-line registration form (pre-registration is requested, not required). The main event (100 targets) price is $65. Capitol City recently went up on their prices. We can have groups of up to eight but must have a group of at least three (not all have to be FCS members, but at least one must be in order to call this an FCS event). We must eat lunch by 1:00 PM, which is when they will stop serving. Registration ends at 2:00 PM and we must have our scores in by 4:00 PM. We may have time to shoot a practice round of skeet. Note that if you are not a National Sporting Clays Association (NSCA) member you will be shooting Hunter (or Shooter) Class, which means that you will not be eligible to win any prize money, nor will your score be posted on their website. Membership with the NSCA is $40 per year. There will also be a 50 Target 5-Stand Event, 50 Target Side Event, and Concurrent options. Please let Bruce Crockett know if they can expect you or you have any questions at bmc55@att.net, 512-244-1555 (Home), or 512-970-7797 (Cell).

FCS membership is not required in order to participate or attend FCS events; however, if you are interested here is how to join.

Members and guests, please bring a friend (but RSVP for him or her and pay in advance, if required)!