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Posted: 2/26/2024 12:32:12 PM EDT
My wife and I are officially no longer subjects of King Jelly Belly in the Worker's Paradise of Illinois. So now I need to find a place to shoot and hopefully some people to shoot with, within an hour of Hartsville.
While it's true that I'm a refugee of Illinois, I'm a good, red-blooded Yankee that escaped to TN, really  . I mainly like shooting ARs and Glocks, I shoot other stuff as well. I have an LMT AR-10 that I have shot out to 640 yards. I have some steel 2/3 IPSC targets that I like to set up a course of fire with and shoot against the clock. I haven't pulled the trigger on a live round in at least 18 months, so my first time or three out won't be pretty. Any leads for a newcomer? Thanks in advance. |
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Posted: 2/27/2024 10:04:56 AM EDT
[Last Edit: DMark]
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Middle Tennessee Sporting Association
https://www.midtnsportingassociation.com/ Range is located at... 175 Dry Branch Rd Dixon Springs, TN 37057 Just minutes from Hartsville. Practiscore link for IDPA, USPSA, Steel Challenge, and 2-gun matches. https://practiscore.com/clubs/middle_tennessee_sporting_association Benchrest and rimfire match info can be found on the MTSA website. |
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Posted: 2/27/2024 1:10:10 PM EDT
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welcome! Where at in IL?
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Posted: 2/27/2024 4:33:19 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By JeepMP: welcome! Where at in IL? Thanks. NW suburbs, Barrington to be exact. I'm so happy to be a former Illinois resident! |
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TN, USA
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Posted: 2/27/2024 8:08:27 PM EDT
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Stones river would about an hour. Clarksville is about an hour.
https://www.tn.gov/twra/hunting/firing-ranges.html |
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Posted: 2/27/2024 8:23:25 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Woodsman20: Stones river would about an hour. Clarksville is about an hour. https://www.tn.gov/twra/hunting/firing-ranges.html Yep, Stones river is my go to. (But it’s my like 10 min from the house lol. Also, welcome to TN! From Vermont myself, went in the Navy, got out, and moved down here as I had family in the area. 30 years or so and I’m still here. I would never and will never move back north again. |
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Posted: 2/27/2024 10:00:50 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Woodsman20: Stones river would about an hour. Clarksville is about an hour. https://www.tn.gov/twra/hunting/firing-ranges.html To get the "Tier 1 status" would it be easier to get a concealed carry license or just do whatever it takes to get the tier one status? |
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Posted: 2/27/2024 10:18:56 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Woodsman20: Stones river would about an hour. Clarksville is about an hour. https://www.tn.gov/twra/hunting/firing-ranges.html I'll have to see which one is closest to me and check it out. I will miss my old "home range" the Racine County Line Rifle Club just a little north of the Cheddar Curtain. You have a lot of freedom there. It will be great get out and shoot again, it's been way too long. Hopefully my 5.45 mags that won't run with Tula "poly coated" ammo will still work with 7N6. |
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Posted: 2/27/2024 11:40:58 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By handyandy: I'll have to see which one is closest to me and check it out. I will miss my old "home range" the Racine County Line Rifle Club just a little north of the Cheddar Curtain. You have a lot of freedom there. It will be great get out and shoot again, it's been way too long. Hopefully my 5.45 mags that won't run with Tula "poly coated" ammo will still work with 7N6. That’s funny! I used to have a membership to the Racine County Line Club. I got stationed in Wisconsin for a couple years when I was in the service. That was a neat rifle club. |
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Posted: 2/28/2024 2:15:04 AM EDT
[#9]
Middle TN: Fuck it, Strategic Edge range in Chapel Hill. @Arowneragain knows all about it.
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Posted: 2/28/2024 9:51:13 AM EDT
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OP - Next time you have some time off and know about it a few days in advance, we could meet over at Strategic Edge and show you around and do some shooting.
Chapel Hill is about 1:20 away from you. Dead Zero is going to be about 1:40 from you. And until you find something closer, you're more than welcomed to come here (my house) and shoot. Yeah, it's ~1;40 away, but I have various berms out to 500 yards. I realize the distance kills that as a long-term solution but it might help scratch the itch in the short term.  |
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Posted: 2/28/2024 10:38:28 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By handyandy: To get the "Tier 1 status" would it be easier to get a concealed carry license or just do whatever it takes to get the tier one status? Do you plan on carrying out of state? |
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Posted: 2/28/2024 4:35:04 PM EDT
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Welcome to TN from another refugee from the great moral wasteland known as IL....
I've found many of the folks who are coming to TN are bringing very conservative values with them-there are a few lefties, but mostly folks who want to live in a free, conservative, moral state. TN is all that. Can't help with the shooting areas, since I made sure to move someplace rural enough, and with enough land, to shoot off my deck. I can 'go to the range' in my slippers if the weather is right. :) Larry |
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Posted: 2/28/2024 6:00:10 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By arowneragain: OP - Next time you have some time off and know about it a few days in advance, we could meet over at Strategic Edge and show you around and do some shooting. Chapel Hill is about 1:20 away from you. Dead Zero is going to be about 1:40 from you. And until you find something closer, you're more than welcomed to come here (my house) and shoot. Yeah, it's ~1;40 away, but I have various berms out to 500 yards. I realize the distance kills that as a long-term solution but it might help scratch the itch in the short term.  Attached File |
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Posted: 2/28/2024 11:09:49 PM EDT
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My homies
 Hey Merlin, I saw you posted about being over-run with hickory....... Is there any way I could come over & saw a downed hickory up into lengths I need ? I don't need much, I just want about half of my Tacoma's bed size..... I plan on using it for BBQ & I want to try some chunks larger than what can be bought in bags from Homeless Depot..... & I want to try some longer thick planks out I had some set aside but my wife stole it for our wood-burning fireplace..... 
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Posted: 2/28/2024 11:58:57 PM EDT
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Welcome. You have already got all the info but I will give another vote for Strategic Edge. A little bit of a drive but one of the nicer ranges in middle TN.
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Posted: 2/29/2024 11:27:16 AM EDT
[Last Edit: Merlin]
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By jebsofnga: My homies Hey Merlin, I saw you posted about being over-run with hickory....... Is there any way I couldcome over & saw a downed hickory up into lengths I need ? I don''t need much, I just wantabout half of my Tacoma''s bed size..... I plan on using it for BBQ & I want to try some chunks largerthan what can be bought in bags from Homeless Depot..... & I want to try some longer thickplanks out I had some set aside but my wife stole it for our wood-burning fireplace..... If you want some Hickory lumber, do you have someone who will mill it for you? My local saw miller (Eager Beaver - Harvest) won't mill Hickory or *I think* Pecan. Too hard on the saw blades. If you just want a couple short pieces, maybe we can use this:  Either way, you're welcome to come and get a Hickory. There are several trees I need to cull and I'm sure one of them will be a Hickory. I just culled this Maple a couple days ago. Heavy leaner, you can see it Barber-Chaired on me when falling.   $10 says no one here will be able to figure out what was killing it:  LMK when. Saturday and Sunday = Sunny, 66 and 72. |
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Posted: 2/29/2024 12:04:49 PM EDT
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I have a lot of odds and ends to take care of at the new house, That will take up the next couple of weekends, after that I want to head to the range, I guess I'll start at the Strategic Edge, at an 1:20 from home it is the same distance as the RCLRC was. I was hoping for something closer, but whatever.
I want to see if 7N6 will work in my old C-products mags, the springs are shot and you can'tbuy replacement springs and normal AR mag springs are too wide. The Tula "poly coated" rounds won't work in them, too much friction. The Tula worked fine in a friend's AK-74, but the cheapass didn't want to buy the rest that I have. |
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Posted: 2/29/2024 12:16:55 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By arowneragain: OP - Next time you have some time off and know about it a few days in advance, we could meet over at Strategic Edge and show you around and do some shooting. Chapel Hill is about 1:20 away from you. Dead Zero is going to be about 1:40 from you. And until you find something closer, you're more than welcomed to come here (my house) and shoot. Yeah, it's ~1;40 away, but I have various berms out to 500 yards. I realize the distance kills that as a long-term solution but it might help scratch the itch in the short term. Thanks for the invite! I wish I had enough land to shoot on, I'm jealous. We can set something up at Strategic Edge, maybe others can join us. Perhaps we can have some TN Hometown Forum get togethers. For a while in the 2004-10 Era, the IL HTF was very active and had a lot of get togethers, some to shoot, others just to get together, BS and swap gear and parts. I would be happy to host one at my house but it would just be a BS/swap meet. I would like to get to know my fellow "firearms enthusiasts" in my new home state. |
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Posted: 2/29/2024 12:23:28 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Larry1096: Welcome to TN from another refugee from the great moral wasteland known as IL.... I've found many of the folks who are coming to TN are bringing very conservative values with them-there are a few lefties, but mostly folks who want to live in a free, conservative, moral state. TN is all that. Can't help with the shooting areas, since I made sure to move someplace rural enough, and with enough land, to shoot off my deck. I can 'go to the range' in my slippers if the weather is right. :) Larry I hope our fellow IL refugees want to come to TN to live and not make it like IL. I thought of starting a support group to educate the IL refugees that "the way we do it up north" doesn't fucking matter. |
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Posted: 2/29/2024 1:08:34 PM EDT
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Welcome home, out of all my duty stations this is my favorite and will be my last. You'll have to pull me out of Tennessee in a pine box
Lots of great people here, and plenty of public land for hunting and trapping if that's your thing. The only piece of advice I have is to enjoy freedom and get a silencer on order while wait times are low, and talk to Merlin if you enjoy working with walnut If you need anything or have questions don't be afraid to ask 
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Posted: 2/29/2024 6:25:16 PM EDT
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Merlin....... That woodshed is beautiful
Sounds awesome !!! My Dad is visiting this weekend & will probably leave Sunday morning..... I'll text you & let you know when I can be there....... I don't need much hickory; Pretty much all I need can be cut with my Stihl chainsaw.... Thanks !!!! 
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TN, USA
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Posted: 3/2/2024 2:34:50 PM EDT
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Former FIB'er (IYKYK) here, also....
Welcome to the Republic of Shooting stuff! Interestingly, I met the President of the new club I joined and he is a refugee from Massachusetts. Very pro 2A. I have a bud that retired from where I worked and he retired to far eastern TN. He is a New Yorker that passionately loves guns. My siblings still live in IL (very pro 2A) and they are considering coming down when they retire. I moved from IL to VA in 1996 and thought I would never have to be anywhere else. Unfortunately, in just 20 years, it went from being pro 2A to becoming a Lib commie haven (the influx of NJ dems to NoVA was the worst). Hopefully, all the transplants coming here, from wherever they came from, vote properly to Keep Tennessee, Tennessee! Lastly, Make sure you join the Tennessee Firearms Association. |
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Posted: 3/5/2024 9:01:46 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By handyandy: Thanks for the invite! I wish I had enough land to shoot on, I'm jealous. We can set something up at Strategic Edge, maybe others can join us. Perhaps we can have some TN Hometown Forum get togethers. For a while in the 2004-10 Era, the IL HTF was very active and had a lot of get togethers, some to shoot, others just to get together, BS and swap gear and parts. I would be happy to host one at my house but it would just be a BS/swap meet. I would like to get to know my fellow "firearms enthusiasts" in my new home state. Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By handyandy: Originally Posted By arowneragain: OP - Next time you have some time off and know about it a few days in advance, we could meet over at Strategic Edge and show you around and do some shooting. Chapel Hill is about 1:20 away from you. Dead Zero is going to be about 1:40 from you. And until you find something closer, you're more than welcomed to come here (my house) and shoot. Yeah, it's ~1;40 away, but I have various berms out to 500 yards. I realize the distance kills that as a long-term solution but it might help scratch the itch in the short term. Thanks for the invite! I wish I had enough land to shoot on, I'm jealous. We can set something up at Strategic Edge, maybe others can join us. Perhaps we can have some TN Hometown Forum get togethers. For a while in the 2004-10 Era, the IL HTF was very active and had a lot of get togethers, some to shoot, others just to get together, BS and swap gear and parts. I would be happy to host one at my house but it would just be a BS/swap meet. I would like to get to know my fellow "firearms enthusiasts" in my new home state. 
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Posted: 3/5/2024 9:24:09 PM EDT
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Maybe a third would break the spell?
I'd make the drive from Atoka just to shoot the breeze for a bit. I wouldn't mind pitching in for some smoked meat or whatever suits your fancy. |
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Posted: 3/5/2024 10:40:53 PM EDT
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We might want to see if arowneragain is up to a second meeting at his place this fall....
It's a good spot in the center of all of us it seems like..... I can do some smoking & grilling again...... |
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Posted: 3/6/2024 12:06:26 AM EDT
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Posted: 3/12/2024 7:07:47 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By TheBeaverRetriever: Maybe a third would break the spell? I'd make the drive from Atoka just to shoot the breeze for a bit. I wouldn't mind pitching in for some smoked meat or whatever suits your fancy. I second the third time is a charm sentiment. Every get together I've ever been to has been a lot of fun. |
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Posted: 3/12/2024 7:11:10 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By jebsofnga: We might want to see if arowneragain is up to a second meeting at his place this fall.... It's a good spot in the center of all of us it seems like..... I can do some smoking & grilling again...... That would be great. ARowner and his wife are great people. They helped us find our place in Hartsville. |
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Posted: 3/12/2024 7:14:21 AM EDT
[#29]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By DoubleARon: https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/73538/IMG_3749_jpeg-3150646.JPG Are you into this sort of stuff? I had a class 3 FFL back in the 80s. I wish I had never sold my Pre '86 Thompson. I can't afford that stuff anymore.
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Posted: 3/12/2024 6:54:12 PM EDT
[#30]
I'm late to the game, welcome
 To bad you can't shoot at home, do you do the boat/exploring thing? |
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Posted: 3/12/2024 8:33:07 PM EDT
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I'm not a boat guy, I'm looking for a old Dodge M37 to build up or a Jeep. You can never have too many expensive hobbies, that's what I say.
I want to explore the abandoned nuclear power plant. I understand they try to chase people away, but it's worth a shot. |
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Posted: 3/16/2024 10:42:27 AM EDT
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We have lots of lakes thanks TVA. So a pontoon boat can be a hobby
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Posted: 3/16/2024 4:18:00 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By bansil: We have lots of lakes thanks TVA. So a pontoon boat can be a hobby The above statement is no longer operative. I can only afford one expensive hobby, so I'll have to limit myself to two, shooting and off-roading. I can see where a party barge would be a lot of fun. |
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Posted: 3/16/2024 11:10:16 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By handyandy: The above statement is no longer operative. I can only afford one expensive hobby, so I'll have to limit myself to two, shooting and off-roading. I can see where a party barge would be a lot of fun. Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By handyandy: Originally Posted By bansil: We have lots of lakes thanks TVA. So a pontoon boat can be a hobby The above statement is no longer operative. I can only afford one expensive hobby, so I'll have to limit myself to two, shooting and off-roading. I can see where a party barge would be a lot of fun. A few pressure treated 2x6s, some rope, and some 55 gallon drums. How is that expensive? |
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Posted: 3/16/2024 11:48:39 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By JPN: A few pressure treated 2x6s, some rope, and some 55 gallon drums. How is that expensive? Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By JPN: Originally Posted By handyandy: Originally Posted By bansil: We have lots of lakes thanks TVA. So a pontoon boat can be a hobby The above statement is no longer operative. I can only afford one expensive hobby, so I'll have to limit myself to two, shooting and off-roading. I can see where a party barge would be a lot of fun. A few pressure treated 2x6s, some rope, and some 55 gallon drums. How is that expensive? This - being Tennessee man is a state of mind, like Florida man, but with more class. |
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Posted: 3/17/2024 11:04:13 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By TheBeaverRetriever: This - being Tennessee man is a state of mind, like Florida man, but with more class. Something like this?  |
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Posted: 3/17/2024 12:27:14 PM EDT
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Nailed it. I also foresee less jail time in your future
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Posted: 3/17/2024 4:23:09 PM EDT
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Needs a steel drum cut in half to make a grill.
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Posted: 3/19/2024 8:53:15 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By handyandy: I had a class 3 FFL back in the 80s. I wish I had never sold my Pre '86 Thompson. I can't afford that stuff anymore. |
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Posted: 3/20/2024 4:38:17 PM EDT
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Another option for a get together would be here at my place. We're on 22 acres (arowneragain may or may not have been my realtor!) and I put in a nice range that we can shoot pistol or rifle on out to 100 yards. Pics below. I'm about as close to the geographic middle of the state as you can get, within a few miles. We could set up the grill and do dogs and burgers (and beer, or whatever) after shooting, and if anyone is inclined to swim, we have a nice pool as well.
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Posted: 3/20/2024 6:08:56 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By kcobean: Another option for a get together would be here at my place. We're on 22 acres (arowneragain may or may not have been my realtor!) and I put in a nice range that we can shoot pistol or rifle on out to 100 yards. Pics below. I'm about as close to the geographic middle of the state as you can get, within a few miles. We could set up the grill and do dogs and burgers (and beer, or whatever) after shooting, and if anyone is inclined to swim, we have a nice pool as well. https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/82768/IMG_3710_jpg-3164630.JPG https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/82768/IMG_3706_jpg-3164631.JPG https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/82768/IMG_2819_PNG-3164632.JPG I'm inclined to help make a donation for food if this gets off the ground, this is very generous of you
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Posted: 3/20/2024 9:36:01 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By kcobean: Another option for a get together would be here at my place. We're on 22 acres (arowneragain may or may not have been my realtor!) and I put in a nice range that we can shoot pistol or rifle on out to 100 yards. Pics below. I'm about as close to the geographic middle of the state as you can get, within a few miles. We could set up the grill and do dogs and burgers (and beer, or whatever) after shooting, and if anyone is inclined to swim, we have a nice pool as well. https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/82768/IMG_3710_jpg-3164630.JPG https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/82768/IMG_3706_jpg-3164631.JPG https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/82768/IMG_2819_PNG-3164632.JPG It looks like you have a fancy place complete with the cement pond. Do you allow the poors on your property? I'm all for it, and as the Beaver said, I'd be happy to kick in some money for overhead. |
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Posted: 3/20/2024 9:45:33 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By handyandy: It looks like you have a fancy place complete with the cement pond. Do you allow the poors on your property? I'm all for it, and as the Beaver said, I'd be happy to kick in some money for overhead. Cement pond...LOL! Hey, if this bunch can agree on a date, let's do it. |
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Posted: 3/20/2024 11:09:58 PM EDT
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It's your place, so it only seems fair that you would volunteer a date first and we can argue over it 87 times.
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Posted: 3/20/2024 11:20:13 PM EDT
[Last Edit: romad99]
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Welcome! If you ever wanna come shoot suppressors, blast away with my 22LR machine gun, and watch my dog chase our chickens hit me up. We live between south of Clarksville.
We can probably get @DoubleARon and @TheBeaverRetriever to join us. 
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Posted: 3/21/2024 12:24:32 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By TheBeaverRetriever: It's your place, so it only seems fair that you would volunteer a date first and we can argue over it 87 times. Fair enough. I’ll throw out two dates, let’s see who bites. June 22nd July 20th Both are Saturdays. June might be better as it won’t be quite so hot, but I’m down for whatever. We can set up canopies at the range for shade, I have a few of them. Not with Arfcom specifically, but we have done this a few times here.  Attached File |
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Posted: 3/21/2024 12:48:34 AM EDT
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Dang, I’m working both of those weekends.
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Posted: 3/21/2024 2:03:30 PM EDT
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Got any openings where we could pull in a helo pilot not on duty? He's still got my cans in jail
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Posted: 3/21/2024 4:08:25 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By TheBeaverRetriever: Got any openings where we could pull in a helo pilot not on duty? He's still got my cans in jail As a former helo crew-chief, aviation guys are welcome, especially if they bring a helo and aerial gunnery is offered.
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Posted: 3/21/2024 5:48:08 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By kcobean: As a former helo crew-chief, aviation guys are welcome, especially if they bring a helo and aerial gunnery is offered. Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By kcobean: Originally Posted By TheBeaverRetriever: Got any openings where we could pull in a helo pilot not on duty? He's still got my cans in jail As a former helo crew-chief, aviation guys are welcome, especially if they bring a helo and aerial gunnery is offered. I wish. Best I can do is some Air Evac stickers. Maybe…😂😂😂 |
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