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About H

Dan started shooting competitive smallbore in 1986. During his Junior career, he earned two national junior team titles as well as local and regional wins. After a 10 year year hiatus to attend college and start a family, Dan returned to the sport and has added local, sectional and regional wins to his shooting resume. Dan is a Distinguished Rifleman, National Record Holder, U.S Dewar Team Member, Black Hawk Rifle Club Member, Digby Hand Schützenverein member, and is the founder of pronematch.com. He lives in Massachusetts with his wife and 2 children.

Team Day

Posted on July 22, 2008 by H

I haven’t been able to update the blog very often because my Internet connection has been spotty on the base. The metallic match is over, today is team day, and tomorrow starts any sights. I’ll post some more pictures as … Continue reading →

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2008 Dewar Match

Posted on July 22, 2008 by H

Some photos from the Dewar Team Match.

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Jr Mass Team

Posted on July 21, 2008 by H
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Digby Hand

Posted on July 19, 2008 by H
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Shooter Spotlight: Leonard Remaly

Posted on July 18, 2008 by H

Leonard Remaly was designated an NRA Smallbore Distinguished Position Rifleman in 1985. He began his shooting career as a member of the Northeastern University Rifle Club and Team in the early 1960s. Len has been a competitor at almost every one of the locations that … Continue reading →

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pronematch.com on NRA’s Camp Perry Blog

Posted on July 16, 2008 by H

Dan Feldbusch over on the NRA’s Camp Perry Blog was kind enough to mention us on their site (http://www.nrablog.com/2008/07/hopkinton-prone-matches.html). The crew at nrablog.com are doing a great job of covering the National Matches. -Dan Holmes

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Luxurious accomodations

Posted on July 16, 2008 by H

Wow! We really lucked out getting this gem of a hut to stay in while we’re at Camp Perry. Maybe Erik can put a new roof and vinyl siding on after the team match. Erik?  -Dan Holmes

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Perry Bound

Posted on July 15, 2008 by H

Erik Hoskins is heading west on interstate 90 making his way to Camp Perry for 3P and was kind enough to send in a picture of the Erie Canal to document his painfully boring journey. To learn more about the history of … Continue reading →

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2007 Camp Perry Results

Posted on July 12, 2008 by H

As happens each year, the NRA has wiped out the previous year’s Camp Perry results (2007) in order to display the upcoming year’s results (2008). I’m not sure why they don’t provide a link to the archived 2007 results each year. … Continue reading →

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RI Prone State Championship and Regional

Posted on July 12, 2008 by H

Sunday, July 6th was the RI Prone State Championship/Regional at Smithfield Sportsmen’s Club in Rhode Island. The weather was good…sunny and 85F with virtually no wind. Bob Lynn took first place with a 1179-35, followed by myself (Dan Holmes) with … Continue reading →

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7/10 Results Posted, Hoskins Wins

Posted on July 11, 2008 by H

Last night was pretty windy, but the temperature was great. Despite the wind, Erik shot a great score with a 400-29x. Complete results can be viewed here. After the match, Dan’s World Famous Pit Beans lived up to their reputation. 

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Last Hopkinton prone match before Camp Perry

Posted on July 10, 2008 by H

Dan’s World Famous Pit Beans**…fresh from the oven. Tonight (7/10) will be the last Hopkinton prone match before Camp Perry. We will resume the matches after Camp Perry on July 31st. After tonight’s match we will have kielbasa, Dan’s World Famous … Continue reading →

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Nite Owl Match #10 Results

Posted on July 9, 2008 by H

Nite Owl league match #10 results have been posted on the league page here.

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7/3 Results Posted, Cannon Wins

Posted on July 3, 2008 by H

Severe thunderstorms tonight! By the second stage it was quite severe with lightening. Chuck Cannon pulled off a great win with a 399.024. Complete results can be viewed here.

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Match Tonight, July 3rd at 6:15pm

Posted on July 3, 2008 by H

Hold on to your hats! We could get some severe thunderstorms tonight right around match time. We’ll be there rain or shine, but if there is lightening we’ll take cover. Hotdogs and potato salad after the match.

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Nite Owl Match #9 Results

Posted on July 2, 2008 by H

Nite Owl league match #9 results have been posted on the league page here.

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Membership Requirement removed for NRA Tournaments

Posted on June 30, 2008 by H

NRA Board of Directors Remove Membership Requirements for all NRA Competitive Shooting Activities. Action was taken by the NRA Board of Directors to remove the membership requirement to compete in NRA tournaments. This action was taken to open all NRA … Continue reading →

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Holliston teen has a shot at fame

Posted on June 30, 2008 by H

By Michael Morton/Daily News staff The MetroWest Daily News Michael Morton/Daily News staff. Holliston resident Kim Coffey lines up a shot during a recent match at the Hopkinton Sportsman Association. HOLLISTON —Like many suburban students, town resident Kim Coffey spent much of her … Continue reading →

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Nite Owl Match #7 and #8 Results

Posted on June 27, 2008 by H

Nite Owl league match #7 and #8 results have been posted on the league page here.

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6/27 Results Posted, Hoskins Wins

Posted on June 27, 2008 by H

Here I am preparing the burrito feast. Conditions were good last night…70F and no wind. It got quite dark for the second stage as some rain clouds moved in. Erik Hoskins won the match with a 399-30x with iron sights; … Continue reading →

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Weather Update

Posted on June 26, 2008 by H

Looks like the weather will be okay for tonight’s match, a chance of showers but we’ll shoot either way. As a general rule we will always shoot, rain or shine. If there is lightening we delay until the threat has … Continue reading →

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