Custer Rod & Gun Club (CR&GC) July/August 2024 Activities
Well most of July blew away with that last wind storm and August is creeping us on us. As for August we are planning on holding the 3rd Annual Jon Hofer Memorial 5 Stand Shotgun Shoot on August 11th @1pm out at the Spotted Eagle Skeet Range in Miles City, MT. We hope to see many of you to help celebrate the life of Jon Hofer.
Prior to that on August 3rd we will be having a Spotted Eagle Clean-up Day @8am. Any and all volunteers to help clean up some down trees and branches and to mow would be appreciated. All volunteers get there names put into a drawing for an incentive prize that is drawn at the annual banquet. Hope to see some of your smiling faces on August 3rd.
Action Pistol
Action Pistol will be held every Thursday evening at 6 p.m. at the Sunday Creek pistol bays. Setup starts at 4 p.m. ANY AND ALL HELP would be greatly appreciated.
Steel Challenge
Steel Challenge matches are held every third Thursday of each month. This will be open to all club members and non-members, 22 rimfire and larger pistol calibers are allowed. The rules will be governed by the Steel Challenge Shooting Association (SCSA), however the club is not affiliated so no pre-registration is necessary.
3D Archery
Jason Sibble is planning on the 3D Archery shoots on Saturdays at Spotted Eagle. Check the CR&GC Facebook page for times. Contact him on messenger for more information. Each week is a different setup. No class or division. Just laid back. Bow Hunter/Free Style. (Range finders welcome.) All Ages. Score cards and water provided. Bring Bug Spray. Not necessary to be a member to shoot Fridays.
Skeet – Trap
Trap is held every Tuesday afternoons 5 – 5:30 p.m. and Skeet every Sunday at 3 p.m. out at the Spotted Eagle Recreation Area. Check the CR&GC Facebook page for updates.
Jon Hofer Memorial 5-Stand
On August 11th we will hold the 3rd Annual Jon Hofer Memorial 5 Stand Shotgun Shoot. Come out and help us celebrate the life and good hearted nature of our dear friend Jon Hofer. Check the Custer Rod and Gun Club webpage and facebook page.
Annual Keith Hall Annie Oakley Shoot
We had a great turn out for Keith Hall Annie Oakley Shoot last year and we are planning on holding it again. When we have the date figured out it will be posted on the Custer Rod and Gun Club webpage and facebook page.
Custer Rod & Gun Club 2024 Trap League
You must be a current Custer Rod and Gun Club Member to participate in the Clay League.
Awards will be presented at the annual banquet in February 2025. The awards will be determined at a later date.
The league period will run from May 28th through October 1st, 2024.
Trap League – $20
League fees must be paid before shooting a league round. Fees will be collected by Matt Lewin or Jeff Faycosh at the Spotted Eagle Range on range days.
Shooter must declare league score PRIOR to shooting the round. The score sheet will be retained by the range master and signed by the shooter.
In addition to the league fees, the shooter must pay the normal target fees.
Target ammunition must be used, 7.5, 8, or 9 shot, 1 1/8 ounce maximum weight.
No more than 2 League rounds will be shot per day.
League shoots will take place on regularly scheduled range days. Tuesday for Trap, Sunday for Skeet & 5 Stand.
Trap League – 11 League rounds must be fired to complete the league with only 10 rounds being scored, the lowest score will be dropped at the end of the league. Failure to shoot 11 rounds will cause you to forfeit your entry fees. At least 2 shooters must shoot the round with a 3rd person to pull and score. All rounds will be from the 16-yard position.
All club events are dependent on the weather so keep an eye on the Custer Rod and Gun Club webpage and facebook page for updates. Please come out and enjoy YOUR club. Like any club the members are what make it great!