BANKTASTIC

The United Clay Busters of America's shotgun barrels didn't cool down for their second bank night of the 2012 season. The Local 505 posted their highest bank scores in the teams' eight-year history. Members present: Harper, Kriefski, Krull and Schmalz. Absent: Hanke. Guest shooter: Szpak.

Alex was very nervous before shooting tonight. First night jitters combined with a stiff North West wind left very little pigment in Alex's skin which earned him the new nickname of "Whitey." The combination of no pigment and new Winchester AA shells really seemed to work for Schmalz as he crushed 49 out of 50 targets earning him the Top Gun of the Week award. Stay Calm and Chive On Whitey!

HOT Bank Action

May 8 marked the first bank score night of the 2012 Oregon Sportsman's Club trap league. Only two United Clay Busters of America members made it to the line on this beautiful Tuesday night. John and Mike came oh so close to perfect scores as each of them shot a 49 out of 50. Fine bank scores indeed. Mr. Hanke, Harps and Schmalz were all M.I.A. but as always were with the Local 505 in spirit. Good weather, good scores, cold PBR and a dog dish of peanuts set the tone for a great trap season.

Photo credit: Cale Severson

Tick Tock

Hear ye hear ye. Next Tuesday, May 8, officially kicks off the 2012 trap season. Relax the first two weeks are bank nights. Perfect shooting conditions tonight lead to a clay pigeon massacare. Trust me they had it coming. Dig out your gear and set aside 30 minutes each week for some shotgun blasting, clay target bustin', head-clearing fun.

OSC Summer Gun Raffle

The Oregon Sportsman's Club is raffling off a Benelli SuperSport 12-gauge shotgun in their First Annual Summer Gun Raffle. The Benelli SuperSport lists for $2,199.00 and features a 28" barrel, carbon fiber finish and is 69% faster than other comparable shotguns. Tickets are for sale at the clubhouse. One ticket for $10 or three tickets for $20. The drawing will be held on Thursday, August 23.

Eight-Year-Old Trap Team Updates Brand Identity

The United Clay Busters of America have updated their brand identity as they prepare for the 2012 trap season. The new logo emphasizes their union branch, Local 505, and incorporates their creed "Brothers With Arms." The UCB Local 505 STANDS together, SHOOTS together and with a little luck they'll WIN together.

OSC Steak Feed 2011

The 2011 Oregon Sportsman's Club Steak Feed was a success as a large crowd enjoyed a good meal, cold beverages and a ton of raffle prizes.

Shawn checks out the grand prizes. Everyone had their eyes on the AR15.

The Local 505 didn't go home empty handed. Shawn won a deluxe George Foreman Grill and The Big Bobber Floating Cooler. John was the lucky recipient of a Chevrolet hooded sweatshirt.

 Amy and Ranae were slightly amused by Shawn and John's raffle ticket obsession.

KMH kept the good times rollin' from behind the bar.

Friends of the 505

The "Sorry Shooters" enjoy cold beverages and a few good stories.

The team "Jared and the Fat Men" shot directly after the Local 505 in 2011.

Week 12: Mr. Top Gun

The Local 505 has shot its final league night of the season. Mike not only closed down the season as the weekly Top Gun he's also getting his named etched on the back of the highly coveted L. Wilcox trophy as the 2011 UCB Top Gun. Congrats Mike and way to work brothers of the UCB Local 505.

Oregon Sportsman doing work.

UCB Local 505 Gives Back

The United Clay Busters of America are donating a couple of prizes for the upcoming OSC Steak Feed can raffle. The first prize is a Igloo Ice Cube cooler with a 90 can capacity. This gem features: four drink holders molded into lid for added convenience, wheels and locking telescoping handle can be pulled or pushed, molded-in side handles for lifting in/out of vehicle, and recessed drain plug makes emptying melted ice a cinch.

To ensure every Sportsman gets to where they're going on time we've also donated a 10.5 inch United Clay Busters of America wall clock. Battery included.

And last but not least a delicious bottle of brandy as a token of our appreciation to the OSC Trap Shooting Activity Director.

OSC Member of the Year

Yes sir. The United Clay Busters have named Steve D'Orazio the OSC Member of the Year. Steve is the President of our club and does and amazing job leading the Oregon sportsman. Steve has also just opened a waterfowl gear business called Max Creek Outdoors – 1042 Park St, Oregon. He is hosting an open house on Aug 26-27-28. Please stop by and support his business. Thanks for all the time and hard work you put into the club Steve.