I think lead shot in a rear bag would be the same as marbles. It is too round and would cause your bag to be like setting a gun on jello. Same goes for sand that is round. You want to use sand that has jagged edges.

Bill went swimming with the alligators in Florida. You will have to ask him about it! Eddy is parralized on the left side and apparently having trouble swallowing, last I heard.

I think Henry did the barrle and stock. Paul had someone in Calgary do the engraving.

Paul or Rick will likely score.

Rosebud will hold a score shoot on Saturday June 12. This will be the only non registered match of the year,so if someone wants to try it it will be open to all. For the guys with bench guns we will have a H.V. 100 & 200 yds. match.10.00 fee and trophies. For folks who want to try benchrest but don't have a gun we will offer a factory only class 100 yard match. This class will be free of charge and the only rule is the gun must be a factory gun. No weight limit and no scope power limit. No prizes as we want folks to learn and have fun. Coaching will be allowed so new shooters can take advantage of the knowledge from bench rest shooters. If time allows and the interest is there we will hold a 200 yard match as well.

Funny I just mentioned Ed Mech and got a phone call last night telling me he is in the hopital. Apparently had a stroke and is in intensive care.

For those wishing to attend and want motel info I am putting some links below for motels in Cochrane. Maybe Doug or Max can chime in on this as I know they stay in Cochrane.
www.bestwesternalberta.com
www.travelodge.com
 www.super8.com
This site has all of them
http://www.cochranehotels.worldweb.com/
Looking forward to seeing everyone there and remember I need to know ahead of time on the BBQ as I will need to have enough steaks to go around!

I can spell it, just wish I new what it meant.

Dave Dohrman sells the ultra fabric bags, which seem to be popular as well.

I think this should get interesting. I will start it.
What I remember the most about matches are the crazy things that happen. They are usually also very funny sooner or later. Some examples;
The Provincials at Rosebud the year it snowed all weekend. I had an old camper so invited Bill Leeper to stay at the range. Turns out that the camper roof was a little weak and Bill woke up to wet clothes. It only leaked in one spot, unfortunately that was right over his clothes.
The year we had Rudy Macs running the line! Now for anyone who has not met Rudy you  need to!!! Rudy is an old cowboy who has seen a lot of things and loves to tell about them. He was so busy at the match telling a story he didn't realize that the line was ready to go. But everyone was enjoying the story so much it just didn't matter. Anyway he noticed finally that all the shooters were back so came over and asked me if he should start the relay going. Paul was on the next bench to me and looks down range to see a nasty blow coming straight at the line. I told Rudy now is as good a time as any. Paul looked at me like I was nuts. That is the fastest ready on the right I ever heard Rudy call and and the match proceeded in the middle of a blow you can only experience at Rosebud. I let 5 go as fast as I could pull the trigger and shot a real nice group. I knew the way Paul had looked at me that he had his scope on my target and was watching closely. About the time I jacked the last case out he let his fly, and got his fifth shot off about the time it quit! You guessed it it was a big 4 and one! Both of us laughed for the rest of the day.
Of course the Calvin and the wasp episode will be a hard one to beat, but I am sure one will come along.
I may be nuts as Paul thinks, but I think I enjoy the entertainment factor of the sport more than anything else!