Author Archives: Joe Graf

About Joe Graf

Joe Graf started shooting competitively as a junior in 1983 in both smallbore and high power rifle. After completing his junior career, he turned his attention to focus on smallbore rifle. In addition to shooting competitively, Joe has been the director of the RI Smallbore Rifle League since 1993, the Director of Smallbore Competition for RI State Rifle & Revolver Association since 2005, a member of the 2007 National Four Position Indoor Championship team, and Executive Officer of the RI State Rifle & Revolver Association since 2010. He is a National Record Holder, member of the Smithfield Sportsman's Club, the Blackhawk Rifle Club, and Digby Hand Schuetzenverein. He is a contributor to pronematch.com.

Hap’s Corner Classics

Posted on January 1, 2024 by Joe Graf

The December 2023 Haps’ Corner was the last of the original articles written by the late Harold “Hap” Rocketto. Hap had two and a half years of unpublished articles when he passed back in July 2021. Pronematch.com is grateful to … Continue reading →

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Hap’s Corner continues

Posted on July 31, 2021 by Joe Graf

While Hap is no longer with us he did leave over two dozen unpublished articles. Beginning August 1, 2021 the remaining articles will be published. One will be published each month on the first of the month. Once all the … Continue reading →

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Hap Rocketto – Services

Posted on July 20, 2021 by Joe Graf

Visiting hours are on Thursday July 22 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM at Gaffney-Dolan Funeral Home, 59 Spruce St., Westerly, RI. Funeral service will take place Friday July 23 at 10:00 AM in the funeral home. Burial with Full Military … Continue reading →

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Hap Rocketto Obituary

Posted on July 8, 2021 by Joe Graf

It is with great sorrow that pronematch.com announces the passing of Harold “Hap” Rocketto on July 8, 2021 at the age of 74. The shooting community has lost it historian who was also a distinguished rifleman. Harold “Hap” Rocketto, his … Continue reading →

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Hopkinton Prone Matches (HPM) Start Thursday, 4/25/19

Posted on April 20, 2019 by Joe Graf

Hopkinton Prone Matches (HPM) start this Thursday, April 25th. Don’t forget to bring your outdoor stuff…like clips for your target and a windmill if you have one. First shots down range at 6 p.m. Range gate is generally open by 5:15 p.m.

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RI: 2014-2015 Indoor Smallbore League Results

Posted on May 4, 2015 by Joe Graf

by Joe Graf The 2014-2015 Rhode Island Indoor Smallbore rifle season has come to an end. This was a challenging year due to the number of storms causing a record number of make-up matches. When the season did finally end … Continue reading →

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Day 1 of prone off to rough start…

Posted on July 20, 2013 by Joe Graf

Day one of the prone phase of the National Matches has greeted shooters… Continue reading →

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RI: Metric Prone Regional, Sept 8

Posted on July 15, 2012 by Joe Graf

With the start of the Smallbore National Championships next week it is time to begin thinking about the post summer matches.  RI will kick off the post Labor Day outdoor matches with a one-day Metric Prone Regional on Saturday September … Continue reading →

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Blast from the Past

Posted on May 7, 2012 by Joe Graf
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RI: Smallbore Rifle League Results

Posted on May 7, 2012 by Joe Graf

The RI Smallbore Rifle League held its annual dinner and awards night on Saturday April 28th at the Varnum Memorial Armory. Attendees were able to tour the museum containing military firearms, uniforms, equipment, and artifacts from the 16th century to … Continue reading →

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Goodwill Trophy Team Match Results

Posted on April 25, 2012 by Joe Graf

Each year the top shooter from the Massachusetts South Shore League compete against the top shooter from the RI Smallbore Rifle League in the Goodwill Trophy Team Match.  The two leagues alternate hosting the match and this year Rhode Island … Continue reading →

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RI: 3P State Championship, Mar 25

Posted on February 12, 2012 by Joe Graf

The RI NRA Indoor 3-P State Championship is set for Sunday March 25, 2012. The program can be downloaded below. The big change this year is that the match is a half-course (60-shots) instead of a 120-shot full course. Hopefully … Continue reading →

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RI: Smallbore Rifle League

Posted on October 5, 2011 by Joe Graf

Founded 80 years ago in 1931, the RI Smallbore Rifle League is kicking off another season next week.  The league shoots Thursday evenings with half the matches being postal matches and the other half being shoulder-to-shoulder competition. The course of … Continue reading →

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RI: Conv Prone Regional/State Championship, Sept 11

Posted on August 12, 2011 by Joe Graf

submitted by Joe Graf The RI conventional prone regional/state championship is being held at Newport Rifle Club in Middletown, RI on Sunday September 11th.  We are limited to 18 participants. When registering, please provide the following: Name NRA Outdoor Conventional … Continue reading →

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RI: Metric Prone Regional Results

Posted on June 27, 2011 by Joe Graf

The 2011 RI Metric Prone Regional / State Championship drew 20 competitors from 4 New England states. This year’s one-day metric prone regional brought about a change to the course of fire from prior years. A second Dewar match was … Continue reading →

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MA: 2011 Annual Goodwill Trophy Team Match

Posted on April 27, 2011 by Joe Graf

Top shooters from MA and RI face-off at the annual Goodwill Match… Continue reading →

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RI: Smallbore Rifle Awards Banquet

Posted on April 17, 2011 by Joe Graf

The Varnum Memorial Armory was the site of RI Smallbore Rifle League’s 2011 awards banquet. Attendees were able to tour the museum containing military firearms, uniforms, equipment, and artifacts from the 16th century to the present before enjoying their dinner. … Continue reading →

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CT: Great Pumpkin Day 1 Prelim Results

Posted on October 16, 2010 by Joe Graf

Metric Day 1 Metallic Sights 1. Shawn Carpenter-1131 2. Bill Neff-1126 3. Joe Graf-1122 Conditions: Gusty winds to 40mph, cloudy and 50 degrees.

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Shooter Spotlight: Josie Burzynski

Posted on October 12, 2010 by Joe Graf

This week we get to know Josie Burzynski a bit better… Continue reading →

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Shooter Spotlight: Cara Madonna

Posted on September 13, 2010 by Joe Graf

The purpose of the “Shooter Spotlight” is to help shooters get to know their fellow competitors a little bit better. We cover a wide range of shooters from “Marksman to Master.” This is the 53rd interview in the series. Where … Continue reading →

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Notes from the Beach Tower at Camp Perry

Posted on July 24, 2010 by Joe Graf

The pronematch.com staff got a birds-eye view of Camp Perry… Continue reading →

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