St. Thomas May, 2026 Match

[Dimwit Flathead]

The May, 2026 St. Thomas Groundhog Shoot will be held on Saturday, May 9, 2026 at the Thurman Finniff Memorial Rifle Range at The Saint Thomas Sportsmen's Association, 595 Apple Way, St. Thomas, PA 17252

Link to MAP: http://stthomassportsmen.com/map.php

Matches begin at 09:00, rain or shine. There is a class for almost any rifle you care to bring. This year will feature additional competition formats during the main shoot. Registration fee is $15 per rifle. You must register in person. You must be present to collect winnings. The course of fire is 200, 300, 400 yards for custom rifles; 100, 200, 300 yards for factory rifles. Please review the rules at the link below.

Link to GROUNDHOG SHOOTS: http://stthomassportsmen.com/groundhog.php

CHANGESTHIS YEAR: This season will feature a group shoot that runs concurrently with the main groundhog shoot. Registration for the group shoot is $2 per rifle. Distance for the group shoot will be determined at random before the match begins.

Aggregate scores will be kept this year with a payout at the end of the season. You must be present to collect winnings at the end of the season.

 

[Alan]

That setup rewards steady shooters, one lucky string won’t save you over a whole season.

 

[flash60601]

That setup rewards steady shooters, one lucky string won’t save you over a whole season.

Isn't that the idea ? To promote good, consistent practice that yields a better score, thus a more competitive and satisfied shooter?

I am a member of that club and that range is a nice setup - concrete benches, covered shooting line, good accessibility to targets, 50 - 400 yards, decent parking and all that.

Plus a fine clubhouse and an additional clubhouse, kitchen, and pavilion they use for spring and fall turkey shoots. Private gated club, admission to ranges by membership card.Membership limited to 1000 only. Big archery ranges, dedicated trap, pistol, black powder ranges,

The events are all run by dedicated and well-organized persons. I haven't been out for the last couple of years (health/mobility issues) but it certainly is a fun, relaxing place to spend a day at the range.

 

[Alan]

Isn't that the idea ? To promote good, consistent practice that yields a better score, thus a more competitive and satisfied shooter?

I am a member of that club and that range is a nice setup - concrete benches, covered shooting line, good accessibility to targets, 50 - 400 yards, decent parking and all that.

Plus a fine clubhouse and an additional clubhouse, kitchen, and pavilion they use for spring and fall turkey shoots. Private gated club, admission to ranges by membership card.Membership limited to 1000 only. Big archery ranges, dedicated trap, pistol, black powder ranges,

The events are all run by dedicated and well-organized persons. I haven't been out for the last couple of years (health/mobility issues) but it certainly is a fun, relaxing place to spend a day at the range.

Sounds like a well-run club

 

[flash60601]

Sounds like a well-run club

It is. I've been a happy member since the early 80's, and have not been disappointed yet.