Four Bucks #36386 Life Posted July 5, 2011 Share Posted July 5, 2011 Every 4th of July weekend, we have a little shootin' match here in the land of the midnight sun. This year, we got an application from a feller from down South Carolina way wantin' to come play with us. Word on the street was that he was a pretty good shooter and was gonna take home all of our shiny trinkets. What to do? What to do? When he gets here, he calls and wants to help us set up the ranges on Thursday night. That's it! I'll work him to death!! So, I pick him up and we drive out to the range, visiting along the way. Seemed nice enough but I'm sure it was just a trick. We have to set up 12 stages on 4 bays and we worked him like a rented mule. He never slowed down. I tried to drop steel on his foot but he was too quick. I sicked my dog on him but they just sniffed each other. Looked like he was here to stay. He came out Friday morning and helped with the shoot-through posse. Said he just wanted to help but I know he was trying to figure out how to game all of the stages. We shot a few side matches and then he drove off into the sunset...except the sun doesn't set. Friday night, it rained like the second coming of Noah. After opening ceremonies Saturday morning, we took the lifeboats out to stage 1. He proceeded to rip off 3 or 4 smokin' stages. I was keeping him on sight but things looked bleak. Tried to feed him a big lunch but he just nibbled. Slowed him down he said. Hmmmmm... After the first 6 stages he was feelin' pretty good about his chances. I saw him re-arranging the trunk of his car so he could fit all of his buckles and trophies in it. Fed him a big supper Saturday night in hopes he would sleep in and miss the party on Sunday. Nope. He was there bright and early. Looked like the Hammer was gonna prevail. Until...on one stage, we have a target that is just a big steel plate with a GIANT star cut out of the center. Did I mention it was giant? Big hole!! It's set at 15 yards and the idea was to shoot through the hole. If you hit steel it's a miss. Well, he steps up to the line and at the beep, he let's "er rip! Well let me tell ya. It sounded like Big Ben. Bong! Bong! Bong! I found his Kryptonite! He can't hit a hole! After that, he realized his plan was foiled so he spent the rest of the weekend trying to horse trade un-suspecting old men out of their guns. I think he got a couple too. He started name dropping, saying how he was gonna bring a posse of his fast buddies up here and clean up next year. Knew he was just blowin' hot air. He probably ain't even got a friend. Ok, truth is...we had a great time. Harman Hammer is a hoot to shoot a match with, a great shooter and works as hard on a posse as anyone I've ever shot with. I feel like I've made a great new friend and look forward to getting down that way and playing cowboy with those fellers. Glad you came up Hammer. See ya next year! Four Bucks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harman Hammer, SASS #20214 Posted July 5, 2011 Share Posted July 5, 2011 I still say you Alaskan's ganged up on me that stage. Just to stick together, you had folks throwin' rocks at that target while I was shootin' They was the ones that missed the hole to hit the steel. Like I said "That wasn't me" I can't miss that big of a star. OK Now it's my turn to tell a story... How the old codger tried to out smart the "Young Whipper Snapper"... That on the very first stage as he puts it "I just can't make it any simpler"... For some reason I did not hear two clangs after I was sure I heard two shots fired on those oh so close targets that were so simple to hit. Just goes to show you it's easier to miss a target than it is to purposely miss a target. If you wanna keep going I got another story for the rest to hear. LOL Again GREAT SHOOT... Thanks Four Bucks... A friend for life for sure, you are welcome at my door step anytime, and Lori is welcome to come on in, you stay on the door step. Hammer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest talon macleod 29883 Posted July 5, 2011 Share Posted July 5, 2011 Well thats Hammer. Works hard ,plays hard ,Dies hard .A good friend,Not one of his fast friend but if he will take me then maybe I`d sign on. One year he showed up at Shootout at Mule Camp and took the nasty job of working with me on a nonstop shotgun side match.Then there is the time we got to making wagers ,but thats another day. Hammertime!Talon Macleod #29883 Los Vaquero Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harman Hammer, SASS #20214 Posted July 5, 2011 Share Posted July 5, 2011 That's one more signed up for next year. Will the south RISE again? Come on boy's CHARGE... IT HIOP He** It's Only Plastic Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Four Bucks #36386 Life Posted July 5, 2011 Author Share Posted July 5, 2011 Talon...pack yer toys and come on up! But don't bother unless you're lookin' to have some fun. Fun first...competition second. We might even feed you a biscuit or two. Four Bucks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest talon macleod 29883 Posted July 5, 2011 Share Posted July 5, 2011 As my grandmothers cousn said in a movie " Thats Just my Game". Its Hammertime. Talon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marauder SASS #13056 Posted July 5, 2011 Share Posted July 5, 2011 Yup, sounds like Harman Hammer... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rowdy Rex, SASS #71002 Posted July 5, 2011 Share Posted July 5, 2011 Harman, I know how you feel!!! You travel thousands of miles to go show them Alaskans a thing or two and run right square into Four Bucks. Ruby and I made the trip up two years ago and I am still talking about it. We are planning on making the trip again next year for another lesson!!!!! Great folks and a great shoot PS If you see Marshall Stone down here in the lower 48 he is not here for the shooting he is spying. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marshal Stone, SASS #53366 Posted July 6, 2011 Share Posted July 6, 2011 If you see Marshall Stone down here in the lower 48 he is not here for the shooting he is spying. Rowdy; Dang, Ya found me out. Sorry I missed this shoot but had a ball at HOW. Can't wait to see what 4 Bucks come up with for next year. Hope you guys can make it. Marshal Stone Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stump Water Posted July 6, 2011 Share Posted July 6, 2011 4$, that's the HH I know. He's a good man for sure, and I'm proud to call him a friend. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cowboy Junky Posted July 6, 2011 Share Posted July 6, 2011 Never heard of him.......................................oh wait he's our TG! Sounds like a great trip. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Badlands Bob #61228 Posted July 6, 2011 Share Posted July 6, 2011 A target with a hole in it, you say? Thanks for the tip. Badlands Bob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harman Hammer, SASS #20214 Posted July 6, 2011 Share Posted July 6, 2011 I can see it now... HUGE targets all over the Carolina's & Georgia with holes in them just to try and trip me up. Bring it on... Obviouslly I need the practice missing targets by hitting holes. I'll be ready for next years SUMS non hit target. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PECOS PETE, SASS#16437 Posted July 6, 2011 Share Posted July 6, 2011 Hammer's easy to slow up. Tequila shots put him on the porch everytime. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harman Hammer, SASS #20214 Posted July 6, 2011 Share Posted July 6, 2011 Pecos Pete... Now that's funny... True, but funny. Oh my G _ _! Stop that noise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Four Bucks #36386 Life Posted July 6, 2011 Author Share Posted July 6, 2011 I tried to get him to drink but he wouldn't. Not even a birthday beer. He did try to steal my dog though. 4 Bux Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kougarok George Posted July 6, 2011 Share Posted July 6, 2011 The rumor I heard is that the gamers in Anchorage shoot blanks at the target with the hole in it. Tell me it ain't so. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Four Bucks #36386 Life Posted July 6, 2011 Author Share Posted July 6, 2011 Well, it ain't so...but...that's a HELL of a good idea! 4Bux Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harman Hammer, SASS #20214 Posted July 7, 2011 Share Posted July 7, 2011 So thats the trick they pulled... Load blanks on the hole target. I guess I'm not as much a gamer as I thought if I didn't think of that one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bucharest Jack , S.A.S.S. #60581 Posted July 10, 2011 Share Posted July 10, 2011 I'm FROM Charleston (the jewel of the lower 48), but I live in Alaska now. I'm totally in. Jack Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red River Ray SASS#33254 Posted July 12, 2011 Share Posted July 12, 2011 Happy Birthday Harmon (Hammer)(which u don't use anymore, You must ba a 49er by now. Happy Birthday buddy. RRR Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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