7:00 pm Roll Call of officer- Jesse Smith, Jeff Faycosh, Marty Scheid, Matt Lewin, Jesse Blankenship and Pat Roos
Treasure report by Mary Scheid, Checking account balance $32,769.73, CD is currently at $6,000.00 the interest from 2022 was deposited in the checking account. Bills are paid
Motion to accept the minutes of the November meeting as written by Marty, 2nd by Matt, passed.
Presidents Report: Memberships are renewed at 218 so far, coming in every day. Boogs BBQ is set up and good to go for the banquet
Action Pistol: No activity-Lee Wankel will oversee Action Pistol this year
Shotgun: winter has halted the fun
USPSA-Jesse is staying on through his term, USPSA will need help. Matt is going to RO training. June 10 Slot match 3-4 matches with Baker Club this winter/spring. There will be a match in Miles City in May 2023
Old Business: League prizes Matt $80 for Top Gun, $40 Jeff Skeet, $40 Matt Trap, other prizes awarded at the banquet.
Further discussion about the FWP grant that was approved to be applied for in the September 20, 2022 meeting for the electrical update for the remote HID card lock on the gate. It was confirmed that Jeff can sign the grant (bylaws allow the secretary to sign anyway) but to clarify before we applied for the the grant. This improvement will allow renewals all year long to encourage memberships for the pre-hunting season rush we have every year. Grant is due by February 1st.
7:00 pm Roll Call of officer- Chris Schlepp, Jeff Faycosh, Marty Scheid, Jim Keith, Matt Lewin, Lee Wankel, Ben Beardsley and Jesse Blankenship
Treasure report by Mary Scheid, Checking account balance $29,818, CD is currently at $6,030.07 Bills are paid
Motion to accept the minutes of the November meeting as written by Jesse B, 2nd by Matt, passed.
Presidents Report: Membership Letters were stuffed in envelopes, Marty will mail.
Action Pistol: Marty reports Action pistol is done for the year and a profit of $624.60 this year total profit of the action pistol $2,208.
Shotgun: Matt made a deposit of $500 from the League entry fees
USPSA-discussion to continue with USPSA membership. Jeff made a motion to pay for another year of membership. Jim 2nd, motion passed.
Old Business: Banquet discussion to designate volunteers for ticket sales. Jim Keith if able, Ben, Matt, Jesse B, Jeff, Marty and his wife.
Further discussion about League awards, Jesse B, Matt and Jeff recused themselves from making the decision since each are eligible for prize money. A modified Lewis award system was discussed so that more prizes would be awarded. At least half of the entry fees will be given as prizes. Confirmation that Boog BBQ would be paid $1,200 for the meat for the banquet.
Your presence is requested at the annual CR&GC membership meeting and banquet. This year’s banquet will be held at 6:00 pm on Saturday February 4th, 2023, in the new event center at the Eastern Montana Fairgrounds followed by the Annual Club meeting at 7:00 pm. In traditional CR&GC style, the club will provide beef tri-tip prepared by Boogs BBQ, with the remainder of the meal being a potluck. Attendees with a last name starting with A-M are asked to bring a salad or dessert, and N-Z bring a main or side dish. As has been the case the last several years, this year’s banquet will be bigger and better than ever, with more guns and prizes then ever before. This year’s prizes will include: Sig Sauer P320 RXP Compact, Glock G42 .380, Ruger 10/22 Carbine, Sig Sauer P365XL 9mm, Ruger PC Carbine takedown Rifle 9mm, Rock Island Armory GI Standards 45acp 1911, Traditions .50 Cal black powder rifle, Sig Sauer P320 X10 10mm pistol, Ruger Wrangler .22lr Revolver, Sig Sauer P322 .22lr Pistol, Browning BPS 20ga field Shotgun, Franchi Momentum 6.5 Creedmore Varmint Rifle Henry H001 .22lr Lever Action Rifle and More!
This year’s banquet will be set up a little differently than last year, with more games, faster lines, drawings throughout the evening, and more meat! More prizes are accumulating as well! Bring plenty of money and keep in mind that the meeting space and food provided by the club is paid solely by the raffles held during the banquet. Also, if you have any items you would be willing to donate to the raffles, please contact us at email@custerrodandgun.com to arrange for them to be included in the raffles and picked up before the meeting if you can’t attend.
Membership renewals will be sold at the door (please have your membership number handy if you know it). If you renew online before the meeting please bring your membership card with you, as the attached stub is your entry for the door prize raffle, and the membership card is required to vote.
Also consider nominees for board positions that will be filled during the meeting. Please consider serving your club by serving on the Board of Directors. This year we will be electing the following Officer positions: President (1-year term) currently held by Jesse Smith, Vice-President (2-year term) currently held by Chris Schlepp, and Secretary (2-year term) currently held by Jeff Faycosh. We will be filling five Board of Director positions including: one 1-year postition currently held by Jesse Blankenship, and four 2-year positions currently held by Ben Beardsley, Matt Lewin, Vincent Muggli, and Lee Wankel. If you would be interested in serving on the Board but won’t be able to make the meeting, please contact the club at the email address above to have your nomination entered, or to suggest someone else who may be interested in accepting a nomination.
Members are encouraged to bring guests, preferably guests with wallets and who like raffle tickets! Seriously, many have worked hard the past few years to build this event into a fun and exciting night for our members. It’s the one social event of the year for the club, and your attendance is greatly appreciated. The Board, and more importantly, our fellow members look forward to seeing and mingling with you at our Annual Banquet.
Memberships All 2022 club memberships expire Dec. 31, 2022. You may renew your membership for 2023 anytime between Dec. 1, 2022 and Feb. 15, 2023. Renewals will not be sold after Feb. 15th, and new memberships will not be sold to those who did not renew on time. The cost for a 2023 membership is $50. Even if you didn’t renew in 2022 you can renew in 2023.
We are ending this year with approximately 505 members. Managing this volume of members and maintaining the range facilities has been a time consuming and costly task on part of the volunteers handling it. Please help them as much as you can by submitting your renewals on time and helping out at the range. Remember, this club is maintained by its members who volunteer their time, we do not have emplyees or a range custodian. Please remind people of this if they complain about our range, it’s their responsibility too. And THANK YOU everyone who does help out!
Please remember, new memberships are ONLY sold online, but to renew your membership you can simply mail a check for $50 to the address below or renew online via PayPal or credit/debit card at the clubs website www.custerrodandgun.com. You may also renew your membership at the annual meeting (see above). Please provide clearly printed, current mailing address, phone number, and email on new or renewed membership correspondence. If you do not wish to renew your membership, please mail the HID card to the address below before February 15th, 2023. If you have any questions regarding membership, plese email us at email@custerrodandgun.com.
Thank You
Board of Directors
Custer Rod and Gun Club – PO Box 303 – Miles City, MT 59301
7:30pm Roll Call of officer- Jesse Smith, Chris Schlepp, Jeff Faycosh, Marty Scheid, Jim Keith, Matt Lewin and Lee Wankel
Treasure report by Mary Scheid, Checking account balance $29,719.79, CD is currently at $6,030.07 Bills are paid
Motion to accept the minutes of the September meeting as written by Marty, 2nd by Lee, passed. No meeting in October 2022
Presidents Report: Membership is now 504
Action Pistol: Marty reports Action pistol is done for the year and a profit of $624.60 this year total profit of the action pistol $2,208.
Shotgun: Matt made a deposit of $724.00 Shooting is slowing down in the fall. Leagues are completed. Sunday is the only range day opens at 1 pm.
Old Business: Banquet discussion with a different raffle ticket plan in place, with two tables selling tickets and a lone table with 50/50 tickets. Discussion about the main dish. Chris motioned that Boogs BBQ be enlisted to decide how much meat for 250 people. Jim K 2nd Motion passed.
New Business: Winter meet location will be changed to Custer County Event Center until spring weather allows the Spotted Eagle Club house. Early meeting for December set for December 13 so the envelopes can be stuffed and stamped for the annual meeting. Jeff made a motion to allow Merle Blankenship to check out the .22 rifles to be used for 4H small bore program in the spring. Jim K 2nd Motion passed. Jeff made a motion to donate 2 memberships for the Firemans Toy Ball, Lee 2nd passed.
7pm Roll Call of officer- Jesse Smith, Jeff Faycosh, Marty Scheid, Jim Keith, Jesse Blankenship, Matt Lewin, Pat Roos and Lee Wankel
Treasure report by Mary Scheid, Checking account balance $36,185.45, CD is currently at $6,000. Bills are paid
Motion to accept the minutes of the August meeting as written by Matt, 2nd by Lee, passed.
Presidents Report: Membership continuing as normal
Action Pistol: Marty reports Action pistol is done for the year and a profit of $624.60 this year total profit of the action pistol $2,208.
USPSA-Jesse B stated the Thursday match was took in $45, Friday $45 Saturday 19 shooters $380
Archery: No Report
Shotgun: Jeff reported that League is coming to a close, last 5 stand of the year coming up. All shooting will take place on Sunday only at 3 pm, all three ranges can be opened. Closer to time change the start time will be 1 pm.
Old Business: Marty checked on estimate for power to the gate so that memberships could be programed remotely allowing all year membership sales. Estimated $12,445. New gate controls would be required total estimate $15,000. Jeff suggested to explore FWP range grants as it would allow better access. Jeff made a motion to wait and apply for the grant after January 1st, Marty 2nd Motion passed
New Business: Banquet plans on going raffles a gun raffle committee was suggested Jeff, Jesse B and Marty will pick out the raffle firearms, Motion by Marty budget $7,000 for guns, 2nd by Jim, passed. It looks like Micki Jo will still have the bar running for our banquet. Awaiting further information on Event Center before choosing menu.
7pm Roll Call of officer- Jesse Smith, Chris Schlepp, Jeff Faycosh, Marty Scheid, John Kuntz, Jim Keith, Jesse Blankenship, Matt Lewin, Pat Roos and Lee Wankel
Treasure report by Mary Scheid, Checking account balance $34,887.83, CD is currently at $6,000. Bills are paid
Motion to accept the minutes of the July meeting as written by Jim, 2nd by John, passed.
Presidents Report: Membership 494 so far.
Action Pistol: Marty reports ongoing Thursday night shoots and a profit of $2,087.97 last shoot on September 12th.
USPSA-Jesse B stated there would be a match on September 10th, with Set up beginning on the 8th, Sheriff Reserver on the 9th. Jesse made a motion that the club would pay the $2 per shooter for the Sheriff’s Reserve. Jim 2nd, Motion passed.
Archery: John said it was too hot for any shooting.
Shotgun: Jeff reported that range attendance has increased on all three ranges, lots of new shooters. Jeff received and hooked up the wireless control for the trap, it is working well. Fallon County Trap Matt Webber asked if we might be interested in splitting a semi-load of targets. They are paying retail in Baker. Jeff suggested contacting Red Rock. Marty made a motion to split a load of targets with Fallon County Trap, Pat 2nd, passed. We will wait to see what happens with their contacts.
New Business: Chris noted that Sunday Creek needs to be cleaned up again before hunting season. Range clean up on September 11th at 9 am, Chris is heading it up. He needs weed eaters and mowers, steel targets need repaired and rehung, new backer boards. Because of the USPSA shoot on the 10th, Range Clean up on the 11th, 5 stand is moved to September 18 and 25.
There was discussion on updating the access to the membership card controls. This would require power and wifi to the gate area. This would allow whomever takes over the membership up dates from Jesse Smith to access and update remotely. Marty will explore the cost for running the needed utilities. Marty also stated that this was his last year running the action pistol. Lee volunteered to continue Action Pistol next year.
Custer Rod & Gun Club (CR&GC) September 2022 Activities
There will be a range clean up out at the Sunday Creek Range on Sunday the 11th at 9am. We’ll take as many volunteers as we can get. Come on out and help clean up the range and get entered to win a gun at the annual banquet in February.
We are in need of weed eaters, lawn mowers and leaf blowers. We will be fixing hanging targets, replacing back boards, picking up trash, dumping all garbage and removing as much weeds and grass as possible to avoid any chance of fires
A couple of the dates for the John Hofer Memorial 5-Stand were changed for September. The club will be setting up for the 5-stand matches on the 18th & 25th. Hope to see folks out there.
We also want to remind everyone about the Custer Rod & Gun Club 2022 Clay League, which runs till the end of September. There is still time to get your League rounds in.
Hope to see folks out on the ranges.
USPSA Matches
On Thursday the 8th at 3pm set-up for Saturday the 10th USPSA match. Followed by short coarse USPSA match @ 6pm. Come out and shoot!! Help if you can. Register on Practiscore.
Skeet – Trap
Trap is held every Tuesday afternoons at 5:30 p.m. and Skeet is held on Sunday at 3 p.m., unless a 5-Stand match is scheduled, out at the Spotted Eagle Recreation Area. $4 for members & $5 for non-members.
Jon Hofer Memorial 5-Stand
Dates for the 5 Stand matches have been set through August. $5 for 25 targets. Volunteers are always needed to help set up and take down the 5-Stand. Setup begins at noon. Stay posted to any changes in the Dates.
September 18, 2022
September 25, 2022
Archery
For our archery shooters or anyone who is interested in getting into archery we have Archery shoots every Wednesday at 6 p.m., contact John Kuntz at 406-951-0241.
Steel Challenge
Steel Challenge is done for the Year and will resume in May of 2023
Action Pistol
Action Pistol is done for the Year and will resume in May of 2023.
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!
We are scheduling a Range Clean-up day @ the Sunday Creek Range ahead of rifle hunting season. We will need as many volunteers as we can get and would like to put out a reminder that everyone who helps out the club by contributing at the work day or other volunteer needs, will be entered to win the Volunteer Incentive gun raffle to be drawn at the annual banquet in Feb.
7pm Roll Call of officer- Jesse Smith, Chris Schlepp, Jeff Faycosh, Marty Scheid, John Kuntz, Jim Keith, and Lee Wankel
Treasure report by Mary Scheid, Checking account balance $35,526.88, CD is currently at $6,000. Bills are paid
Motion to accept the minutes of the May meeting as written by Jim, 2nd by John, passed.
Presidents Report: Membership normal for this time of year.
Action Pistol: Marty reports ongoing Thursday night shoots and a profit of $2,087.97
Archery: John said good activity until the heat got unbearable. No 3D shoot this year, hopefully in the spring of 2023. John wanted 3 volunteers added for archery range clean up, Todd Anderson, Wesley Anderson and Pat Hagemeister. John has the materials just not the time to build the new archery targets for Spotted Eagle.
Shotgun: Jeff reported that range attendance has increased on all three ranges, lots of new shooters.
Old Business: Marty gave a list of all volunteers for the Sunday Creek Range clean up on June 4th.
New Business: Jeff noted that the control head for the trap was getting pulled out. Jeff requested a wireless trap control rather than buy a new corded control. Jeff researched the “Long-range” control similar to the 5 stand and skeet ranges. Estimate was $400 with shipping. John made the motion to purchase, Lee 2nd, passed. Jeff will order.
Custer Rod & Gun Club (CR&GC) August 2022 Activities
Well, its August already and wow is it hot out there. We have a couple of updates for the club activities. The John Hofer Memorial 5-Stand was a big hit in July. Our last match held on the 24th was our biggest 5-Stand match to date. We had roughly 25 shooters with a lot of new participants and shot 15 full five person squads. We want to give a big THANKS to Barney and Bonnie Hofer for bringing lots of food for everyone, the brownies were spectacular.
We also want to remind everyone about the Custer Rod & Gun Club 2022 Clay League, which runs till the end of September. There is still time to get your League rounds in. The rules are posted below as well as on the club’s website and facebook page.
Hope to see folks out on the ranges.
Steel Challenge
Steel Challenge matches are held every Second Thursday of each month. This month Steel Challenge is scheduled for the 11th at 6 pm at the Sunday Creek Range. 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.
Action Pistol
Action Pistol will be held every Thursday night at 6 p.m. at the Sunday Creek pistol bays. Setup starts at 4 p.m. ANY AND ALL HELP would be greatly appreciated. There are 3 Stages and a Steel Challenge Stage. This is open to club and non-club members. Hope to see you all there.
USPSA Matches
There will be no USPSA Matches held by the Custer Rod & Gun Club for August. Be sure to check Practiscore for any matches held out of town.
Skeet – Trap
Trap is held every Tuesday afternoons at 5:30 p.m. and Skeet is held on Sunday at 3 p.m., unless a 5-Stand match is scheduled, out at the Spotted Eagle Recreation Area. $4 for members & $5 for non-members.
Jon Hofer Memorial 5-Stand
Dates for the 5 Stand matches have been set through August. $5 for 25 targets. Volunteers are always needed to help set up and take down the 5-Stand. Setup begins at noon. Stay posted to any changes in the Dates.
August 14, 2022
August 28, 2022
September 11, 2022
September 25, 2022
Custer Rod & Gun Club 2022 Clay League
You must be a current Custer Rod and Gun Club Member to participate in the Clay League.
There will be three leagues in 2022. Simple aggregate average for score.
Awards will be presented at the annual banquet in February 2023. The awards will be determined at a later date.
The league period will run from July 5th through September 30, 2022.
Trap League – $20
Skeet League – $20
Top Gun – $40
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 – 8 League rounds must be fired to complete the league. Failure to shoot 8 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.
Skeet League – 8 League rounds must be fired to complete the league. Failure to shoot 8 rounds will cause you to forfeit your entry fees. At least 3 shooters must shoot the round. There will be no separate categories for sub-gauge. 12, 20, 28, or .410 may be used for league scoring.
Top Gun League – 10 League rounds must be fired. At least 2 league rounds in each of the sports must be fired (Trap, Skeet, & 5 Stand) The rules for Trap and Skeet league applies. A 5 stand league round will require at least 3 shooters on the round in addition to range master/scorer.
Archery
For our archery shooters or anyone who is interested in getting into archery we have Archery shoots every Wednesday at 6 p.m., contact John Kuntz at 406-951-0241.
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!
You must be a current Custer Rod and Gun Club Member to participate in the Clay League.
There will be three leagues in 2022. Simple aggregate average for score.
Awards will be presented at the annual banquet in February 2023. The awards will be determined at a later date.
The league period will run from July 5th through September 30, 2022.
Trap League – $20
Skeet League – $20
Top Gun – $40
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 that 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 – 8 League rounds must be fired to complete the league. Failure to shoot 8 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.
Skeet League – 8 League rounds must be fired to complete the league. Failure to shoot 8 rounds will cause you to forfeit your entry fees. At least 3 shooters must shoot the round. There will be no separate categories for sub-gauge. 12, 20, 28, or .410 may be used for league scoring.
Top Gun League – 10 League rounds must be fired. At least 2 league rounds in each of the sports must be fired (Trap, Skeet, & 5 Stand) The rules for Trap and Skeet league applies. A 5 stand league round will require at least 3 shooters on the round in addition to range master/scorer.
Custer Rod & Gun Club (CR&GC) July 2022 Activities
Well Summer is fully upon us and trucking right along with the 4th of July only a couple of days away. We have a couple of updates for the club activities. 5-stand for July will be held on the 10th and 31st at 1pm, setup is at noon and volunteers are needed to make this happen as it is a lot of work to get all of the throwers staged. On Sunday the 17th there will be no Skeet and on Sunday the 24th Skeet will be held at 4:30pm to allow the Hunter Education group to use the Spotted Eagle Range. We are still planning on having a shotgun league, stay tuned for more information on that. There are no USPSA Matches scheduled for July, however, be sure to check Practiscore for matches held in the surrounding area. Baker will be holding a Slot Match on the 9th and Billings usually always has something going on.
Hope everyone has a happy and safe 4th of July, safe travels this summer, and looking forward to seeing folks out on the ranges.
Steel Challenge
Steel Challenge matches are held every Second Thursday of each month. This month Steel Challenge is scheduled for the 14th at 6 pm at the Sunday Creek Range. 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.
Action Pistol
Action Pistol will be held every Thursday night at 6 p.m. at the Sunday Creek pistol bays. Setup starts at 4 p.m. ANY AND ALL HELP would be greatly appreciated. There are 3 Stages and a Steel Challenge Stage. This is open to club and non-club members. Hope to see you all there.
USPSA Matches
There will be no USPSA Matches held by the Custer Rod & Gun Club for July. Be sure to check Practiscore for any matches held out of town.
Skeet – Trap
Trap is held every Tuesday afternoons at 5:30 p.m. and Skeet every Sunday at 3 p.m. out at the Spotted Eagle Recreation Area. $4 for members & $5 for non-members.
We are still planning on having a shotgun league starting soon. Inexpensive league fee. Aggregate scores from all three disciplines for Top Gun League. Separate leagues for Trap and Skeet. Awards presented during the annual banquet. Stay posted for more information.
5-Stand
Dates for the 5 Stand matches have been set through August. $5 for 25 targets. We are looking for volunteers to sign up to help set up and take down the 5 stand this season. Setup begins at noon. Stay posted to any changes in the Dates.
July 10, 2022
July 31, 2022
August 14, 2022
August 28, 2022
Archery
For our archery shooters or anyone who is interested in getting into archery we have Archery shoots every Wednesday at 6 p.m., contact John Kuntz at 406-951-0241.
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!
Custer Rod & Gun Club (CR&GC) June 2022 Activities
Sunday Creek Range Clean-up Day
Once again, the Sunday Creek Range Clean-up Day has been rescheduled to this coming Saturday June 4th at 9AM. At this point come rain or shine we will need as many volunteers as we can get and would like to put out a reminder that everyone who helps out the club by contributing at the workday or other volunteer needs, will be entered to win the Volunteer Incentive gun raffle to be dawn at the annual banquet in Feb.
Other supplies that are needed:
Garbage Bags
Shovels
Lawnmowers
Weedeaters
Smiling Attitude
Steel Challenge
Steel Challenge matches are held every Second Thursday of each month. This month Steel Challenge is scheduled for the 9th at 6 pm at the Sunday Creek Range. 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.
Action Pistol
Action Pistol will be held every Thursday night at 6 p.m. at the Sunday Creek pistol bays. Setup starts at 4 p.m. any and all help would be greatly appreciated. There are 3 Stages and a Steel Challenge Stage. This is open to club and non-club members. Hope to see you all there.
USPSA Matches
The CR&GC will be hosting a USPSA match on Saturday June 11th at the Sunday Creek Range. Register on Practiscore.
Skeet – Trap
Trap is held every Tuesday afternoons at 5:30 p.m. and Skeet every Sunday at 3 p.m. out at the Spotted Eagle Recreation Area.
We will be having shotgun league starting soon. Inexpensive league fee. Aggregate scores from all three disciplines for Top Gun League. Separate leagues for Trap and Skeet. Awards presented during the annual banquet.
Rules and divisions posted within a week. Leagues will start in June through September.
5-Stand
Dates for the 5 Stand matches have been set through August. We are looking for volunteers to sign up to help set up and take down the 5 stand this season. Stay posted to any changes in the Dates.
June 5, 2022
June 19, 2022
July 10, 2022
July 17, 2022
July 31, 2022
August 14, 2022
August 28, 2022
Archery
For our archery shooters or anyone who is interested in getting into archery we have Archery shoots every Wednesday at 6 p.m., contact John Kuntz at 406-951-0241.
Another 3D Archery Shoot has been tentatively set for the end of July. Stay tuned for exact dates, they will be posted to the club web page and Facebook page.
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!
Ok everyone we have once again rescheduled the Sunday Creek Range Clean-up Day for June 4th. We will need as many volunteers as we can get and would like to put out a reminder that everyone who helps out the club by contributing at the work day or other volunteer needs, will be entered to win the Volunteer Incentive gun raffle to be dawn at the annual banquet in Feb.
With the recent weather that we’ve had and the upcoming weather the club has had to reschedule the April 5-Stand shoot as well as the Sunday Creek range clean-up day. As always events are dependent on the weather so keep an eye on the Custer Rod and Gun Club webpage and facebook page for updates.
Sunday Creek Range Clean-up Day
Due to the incoming storm, the workday scheduled for this weekend Saturday the 23rd at the Custer Rod and Gun Club shooting range has been postponed until NEXT Saturday, April 30th 9AM.
We still need volunteers and would like to put out a reminder that everyone who helps out the club by contributing at the work party or other volunteer need, will be entered to win the Volunteer Incentive gun raffle to be dawn at the annual banquet in Feb. Odds of winning in past years have been around 1 in 30. This is the best odds of winning a gun you’ll find, and it doesn’t cost anything to enter but a few hours at the range.
New for This Year – Steel Challenge
The date for the first Steel Challenge match has been set for May 12th out at the Sunday Creek range. 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.
Action Pistol
Action Pistol will be held every Thursday night at 6 p.m. at the Sunday Creek pistol bays. This is open to club and non-club members.
USPSA Matches
The CR&GC along with the Fallon County Gun Range also holds sanctioned USPSA matches throughout the year. To check for dates see the Custer Rod & Gun Club Action Pistol webpage and register on Practiscore.
Skeet – Trap
Trap is held every Tuesday afternoons at 5:30 p.m. and Skeet every Sunday at 3 p.m. out at the Spotted Eagle Recreation Area.
5-Stand
Dates for the 5 Stand matches have been set through August. We are looking for volunteers to sign up to help set up and take down the 5 stand this season.
April 17, 2022
May 8, 2023
May 15, 2022
June 5, 2022
June 19, 2022
July 10, 2022
July 17, 2022
July 31, 2022
August 14, 2022
August 28, 2022
Archery
For our archery shooters or anyone who is interested in getting into archery we have Archery shoots every Wednesday at 6 p.m., contact John Kuntz at 406-951-0241.
Another 3D Archery Shoot has been tentatively set for the end of July. Stay tuned for exact dates, they will be posted to the club web page and Facebook page.
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!
7pm Roll Call of officer-Jesse Smith, Chris Schlepp, Jeff Faycosh, Marty Scheid, Matt Lewin, Jesse Blankenship, Jim Keith, John Kuntz, Patt Roos and Lee Wankel
Reading of Previous Meeting Minutes from Annual Meeting February 5, 2022, Approved as written Motion by Chris, 2nd by John, Passed
Treasure report by Mary Scheid, Checking account balance $44,044.59, CD is currently at $6,000. Bills are paid
President Report by Jesse Smith, $3,773.04 from PayPal approximately 350 memberships paid.
Reports of Standing Committees
Action Pistol-Marty Scheid-$1859 of profit from Action Pistol this year Free Thursday night shoots the month of April, 2022.
Archery-John Kuntz continue this year with Wednesday night shoots at Ken Boschee’s place, $20 per shooters Members only. John said another 3d shoot is in the works this year.
Shotgun-Jeff Faycosh repairs needed to trap range, 4 pallets of targets ordered through Red Rock. Need volunteers for the 5 stand. Matt Lewin is running ranges as is Jeff.
USPSA-Jesse Blankenship deposited $245. two shoots will take place this year April 9 and May 14, help is needed for setting courses. Have been shooting in conjunction with Baker Club.
Old Business-profit on the banquet $394.83 Target prices for Trap and skeet. Jeff made a motion to change the fee schedule for Trap and Skeet to $4 for members, $5 for non-members, $5 for all on 5-stand. Lee 2nd Motion passed. Chris has purchased the new camera system for Sunday Creek range. Needs assistance for installation.
New Business-Matt Lewin will be updating the webpage and creating a monthly newsletter. It will be sent out via email.
Jeff stated that 4H Shotgun Shooting sports will be on Tuesday’s from 4:30 pm to 5:30 pm they will pay the $4 per 25 targets, Jeff will invoice 4H. Jesse Blankenship and Jeff Faycosh are 4H leaders.
Sunday Creek Range clean up day will be on April 23, 2022 at 9 am. Marty Scheid is ramrodding the clean up project.
Dates for the 5 Stand matches have been set through August.
We are looking for volunteers to sign up to help set up and take down the 5 stand this season. Without this help it is hard to keep a good schedule. We will set up at noon and take down at 5 pm or sooner if we are done shooting. We need at least 3 people. You can sign up by commenting in the comments on the Custer Rod & Gun Club facebook page.
Custer Rod & Gun Club (CR&GC) April 2022 Activities
Well spring is upon us and its time to dust off that rifle, shotgun, pistol, or bow and get out and do some shooting. The club has several activities open to members and non-member including Action Pistol, USPSA matches, Archery, Trap, Skeet, 5-Stand, and new for this year Steel Challenge.
Sunday Creek Range Clean-up Day
First off Saturday April 23rd at 9am has been scheduled for a clean-up day out at the Sunday Creek Range. Help is need with mowing, weed trimmers, target repairs, and general maintenance. Every volunteer that helps on range clean up days are entered into the Volunteer Incentive Raffle for a chance to win a gun that will be drawn at the annual club banquet. Hope to see you out there.
Action Pistol
Action Pistol shoots will get started April 7th at 6 p.m. with a New Shooters Night out at the Sunday Creek Rifle/Pistol Range. If your new to Action Pistol shooting and interested come on out and see what it’s all about. Action Pistol will be held every Thursday night at 6 p.m.
USPSA Matches
The CR&GC along with the Fallon County Gun Range also holds sanctioned USPSA matches throughout the year. To check for dates see the Custer Rod & Gun Club Action Pistol facebook page and register on Practiscore.
Skeet – Trap
With the warmer weather we’ve already had a couple of Trap & Skeet shoots. Trap is held every Tuesday afternoons at 5:30 p.m. and Skeet every Sunday at 3 p.m. out at the Spotted Eagle Recreation Area.
5-Stand
Last fall CR&GC introduced the Jon Hofer Memorial 5-Stand course which was a big hit, drawing in a lot of new shooters. This year the club will again hold the Jon Hofer Memorial 5-Stand course once a month. When dates are set they will be posted on the Custer Rod and Gun Club webpage and facebook page.
Archery
For our archery shooters or anyone who is interested in getting into archery we have Archery shoots every Wednesday at 6 p.m., contact John Kuntz at 406-951-0241.
Last year John Kuntz and Theresa Williams hosted the two-day Miles City Rod & Gun 3D Archery Shoot at Woodruff Park. Even with the cool rainy weather they had a great turn out. Another 3D Archery Shoot is in the works for this year stay tuned for dates.
New for This Year – Steel Challenge
New for this year starting in April the club will hold a steel challenge shoot once a month on Thursday nights at 6 p.m. 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. Again when dates are set they will be posted on the Custer Rod and Gun Club webpage and facebook page.
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!
7pm Roll Call of officer-Jesse Smith, Jeff Faycosh, Marty Scheid, Ben Beardsley, Matt Lewin, Jesse Blankenship, Jim Keith, John Kuntz, Vincent Muggli, Patt Roos and Lee Wankel
Reading of Previous Meeting Minutes from January 18, 2022, Approved as written
Treasure report by Mary Scheid, Checking account balance $32,035.31 includes all membership payments made up to January 28, 2022, CD is currently at $6,000.
President Report by Jesse Smith, history of the annual banquet and of how successful the event is becoming. Concern of lack of range maintenance at Sunday Creek Range, days will be scheduled and weed control this year. There is no Hunting, Hiking, Off roading at the range. A new camera system will be installed to find violators. We will be adding steel challenges shoots this year. We have renewed the Spotted Eagle usage permit. The Spotted Eagle Range had to be closed due to safety violations except sanctioned events.
A brief introduction of local political candidates Pat Roos for Custer County Sheriff and Jeff Faycosh for Custer County Commissioner District 2.
Reports of Standing Committees
Action Pistol-Marty Scheid-$1964 of profit from Action Pistol this year Free Thursday night shoots the month of April, 2022
Archery-John Kuntz continue this year with Wednesday night shoots at Ken Boschee’s place, another 3d shoot is in the works this year.
Shotgun-Jeff Faycosh All the shotgun ranges brought in $3,500 this year. The Jon Hofer Memorial 5 stand course has been a hit, drawing in lots of new shooters. Going to set up a committee for shooting league shoots this year. Revisit price for shooting at next board meeting, price will increase.
USPSA-Jesse Blankenship two shoots will take place this year April 9 and May 15, help is needed for setting courses. Have been shooting in conjunction with Baker Club.
Old Business-None
New Business-None
Election of Officers took place, the following were elected. Jesse Smith President, Club Treasurer Marty Scheid, Director Jesse Blankenship, Director Jim Keith, Director John Kuntz and Director Pat Roos
Drawing of major prizes-Door Prize Winchester Wildcat .22 rifle Michael Wade, Incentive Prize Rock Island 12 gauge pump Pat Roos, Raffle Drawings Rock Island 45 acp Kevin Anderson, Glock Model 34 John Aye, Winchester SX4 12 gauge Jesse Blankenship, Tikka T3 308 Jeff Faycosh, Henry HD1086 .410 Scott Moore, Ruger 57 pistol Matt Gorton, Sig Sauer P365 RXP with optic John Aye, Savage Model 11 243 Jeff Faycosh, Springfield XDM 9mm William Hubbell
