[ARCHIVED THREAD] - Oregon Shoot?? (Page 1 of 2)
Posted: 12/16/2002 4:05:57 AM EDT
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What say we organize one?? I could prolly find a place in Coos County. I've got 3.5 acres in a nice location with good camping spots. Thoughts?? |
| I can prolly rustle up some class III stuff from guys here in the county, I also have a .50 rifle, so where ever it is, at least 600 yards would be nice. I don't mind traveling for a 2-3 day shoot. Keep in mind, the coast has plenty to do for wives/kids if they're not into shooting. |
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I was in Coos Bay for the first time in awhile a few months ago. We put my great-grandfather to rest there, the old man was 96. Most of that side of the family is located in coos bay. One of them was the police chief there, and one works for the fire dept. Whenever I think we need the timber industry back in full swing, I think of Coos Bay. |
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Hi Liberty86! Do you have any idea as to what time of year you'd be able to do something like this? It's your property so you'd be the honcho at organizing this one. I'd help where I could and so would almost everyone here I believe. I think it'd be great to get together with other Oregon ARFcom shooters for a day or two. One day would be fine, two would be gravy. Heck, just getting together at a range somewhere for a couple hours would be cool with me. I'd take a long weekend and make a camping, shooting, roadtrip out of it. I plan on actually spending the money and joining up with Tri-County Gun Club early next year. That way I could invite several of us at a time to shoot, and at the same time meet other Portland area shooters. (even if they are a bunch of beamer driving yuppies - they have a 600 yard range  ) Lets not drop this one. It'd be a great time I'm sure. |
| I should think some time in late May would be good for weather and planning reasons. We need to decide where to have it. If everyone is in agreement on the coast, I'll start sniffing around. We would make it a weekend affair. I have plenty of room for r/v's and tents for camping. |
I was under the impression I could bring up to six guests. Darn it! If the 600 yard range is only open for matches then I'll probably not join. I'm trying to figure out how one practices for these matches without the range  . Having a nice range with that much distance 35 minutes away was probably the main reason I would join. From what I've seen they have VERY nice grounds and ranges. It's just that the price is a little steep for a poor unemployed house daddy like me. I'm going to shoot them an E-Mail tomorrow to find out the particulars. When I showed up at Tri-County to check it out, nobody was shooting at the 600 yard range (I went in). I should've asked my questions then. Oops. |
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Count me in! No class III, but I can bump fire a 30rd mag outa my M4gery (does that count?) I live in Medford, but frequently travel to the coast (Brookings to Coos Bay) for work. Was over there last weekend in that nasty weather, next time I'm bringin' a friggin wet suit and a snorkel for my work truck. I'll bring the Rosie O'dipshit doll for the 600yd .50 shot. |
| Found my copy of Tri-County rules. Says you can bring 3 guests. Also says that except for designated matches the 500/600 yd range is closed. Of course this copy is several years old but don't think anything has changed. If you can come up with the bucks is well worth it. Nice,well run place. |
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Liberty86: Will you need shooting benches? I could loan out a few for the shoot. We have these real nice adjustable varmint shooting benches we make. So if some are needed let me know how many. 5-10? Steel plate targets? Ya need thoses too? Up to 1" thick. If you want armor plate some one will need to take up a collection I can get it at cost. All other steel I can get donated. I have a access to a plasma cutter so any shape is possable. Let me know. Stealth and I will volinteer for brass clean up! Ok who can pick up the tannerite!! Stealth you have a cute older sister! You want to hook me up? |
Fat, how 'bout e-mailing me your day phone#? |
If we can organize a shoot, we'll make sure you get there...... |
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How about we field an AR15.com squad at an upcoming Practical Rifle match at the Tri County Gun club (Just south of Portland)? www.tcgc.org/practical_rifle.htm
I have shot this match four times now, and let me tell you its a kick in the pants! The guy who run's the match, Randy, and his wife to a great job at keeping the match moving, fun, and safe. Although its a "match" the prevailing mood is fun and supportive. For those of you turned off by the word "match" consider it an exercise. It's truly a supportive environment. Anyone want to pick a date and shoot together? Edit to add: More info and pictures: www.practical-rifle.com/ |
Ya, got it, I'm gonna call you about those shooting bench's for myself. Guys, Have we agreed to have a coast shoot?? If so should I try to organize it for late May or so? Wait till schools out? When?? |
doesn't really matter to me if you wait till school's out or not. of course, I *might* have a car by May or June, so I *might* not need to bum a ride by then. we'll see. |
I'm busy many 2nd saturdays (typically guard weekends, and other stuff planned, too), but if I manage to find one free and can get transpo, I'd love to go.
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Execellent. Just Email me when you want to go. |
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Markl32: who are you? I shoot the Practical rifle matches at tri-county (when the boss allows). They are quite fun! I'd like to come up with a way for all us ARFcom ers to meet up at the match. I'm the big fat guy who usually wears a desert camo hat. I shoot a colt match H-bar with the Red, white, and blue tape on the stock. But the next match I might be shooting my AK (.223) Come on up and say "hi"! |
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M-60, we have met. I commented favorably on your red/white/blue sticker. I think I wore a red ski jacket last time I was out. I shoot a Armalite 20" with Green furniture. Iron sights, no scope. Agreed, we should have an AR15.com squad one of these days! Are you shooting this months "classic battle rifle" match? |
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The Garand and I will be there for the "classic battle rifle" match. See you all there. Remember ARs are welcome, just scored separate. M60 or Mark, either of you two shoot the night match last month? Great fun. What did you think of the pistol? As stated earlier, its very low-key. Very fun match. On a side note: There's a European gentleman who shoots an FN out there regularly. But that's not important right now. Last month he parked his older Chevy Caprice right by the firing line. I asked if we were going to be shooting from the trunk. Yeah, well nobody else was amused either, so there... BTW, count the Crimson Trace boys in for whatever, wherever the shoot is. -Z out |
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Crimson_Trace, I did not make the night match unfortunately. I am sad about it! I'll bet it was a hoot. I *hope* to make it to the classic battle rifle match with my yugo SKS. BTW I had no idea I had such an prominent industry leader in my located in my own back yard! (Beaverton/Hillsboro) |
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Practical rifle kicks ass.... as others have said, don't think of it as a match. I just compete against myself. I'm in class for the classic match and i don't have a suitable bolt gun for the sniper match in Feb. Everyone start planning long term for the March match? BTW, Crimson Trace. We used a laser in on stage in the summer that I didn't like. The guide rod replacement glock 21. However, you guys have a kick ass product on a 2" 5 shot .357! |
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Gack - Are you sure it was a guide rod? If so, that would be a Lasermax, not ours. I did loan a Glock earlier this year. Don't remember which Glock or which month though. If the activation button was under the trigger guard for instant activation and it has a solid beam, it was ours. If you needed to flip a switch on the frame to get the laser kicking and it was a blinkie beam it was a Lasermax. I suspect it was our laser. I'm sorry it didn't work out for you. What didn't you like about it? I know a few people had trouble with the activation on a pistol they had never seen before. I was particularly amused by people missing and saying, "The laser isn't sighted in..." (waaahh!) But the crowd could clearly see the dot just jerking off target right before the pistol went "bang!" great training tool... -Z |
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Hmmm, I didn't know that were that many of Practical Rifle guys on AR15.com. The only one of you I know is Markl32. Speaking of which, I'll throw the DSA STG-58 in my vehicle for your inspection. Crimson Trace-I've shot your Glock and .45ACP and the matches. Didn't know that you paticipated in the matches but I had seen your posts. Ran into one of your employees, John at the 100 yard range on Sat. M-60 - You don't come to mind but I'm sure that I've rubbed elbows with you at previous matches. GackMan - I probably know you too. We almost have enough for a squad. Q-man(Chad Q. and I met on this board and shoot together each match. You can spot us by our RRA AR15.com LEGPs. I'm trying to get AlfaJim to participate also. The European guy with the FAL is Bobby who is actually from South Africa. Knowing him, I would have thought he would have laughed. I was joking around about one of the stages being at a Citgo Gas Station, ...... Hey, we almost have enough for a squad. I wear my "If You Run, You Will Only Die Tired" hat. Spambo |
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Speaking of the night shoot, it was pretty much a disaster for me. On stage #1(long range), the rain was coming down horizontally when my turn came to shoot. Nailed the targets fairly well on the first iteration but and when I got 1/2 way thru the second iteration, my OKO optic washed out. The dot turned a large milky-way-like blob. First I thought the lense was saturated with water but now I'm guessing some water got in the small notch that emits the laser and refracted the image. Had to score "did not neutralize" on 3 of the targets. I plan on switching to Eotech Holosight in the near future. On State #2, I shot it at 7:30PM. It was pitch black and raining like hell. It appeared to a few of us that the laser on the .45ACP was pointing about 6 inches right of the point of impact. I used this offset and hit the target. Moving on the next targets, I used the lowest setting on the OKO which was too bright for pitch black and had a couple of trailing edges on my sight image. Yet, another excuse for an Aimpoint or Eotech. Q-man used to use it but switched to a Leupold CQT. In my view, the OKO is a decent optic for the price but doesn't compare to Aimpoint of Eotech. Also the muzzle flashes when I shot inside the barrel temporaily blinded. It was okay other wise. Live and learn. Spambo |
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Spam - Look me up this Sat. Red Dodge truck. I'm usually there early to set-up. I shoot the beater Oly with the RIS and vertical grip. (can't miss it) That nite shoot was a hoot. I also shot the long stage in pitch black. 150 yards. My EoTech was actually too bright at the lowest setting. I turned it to NV mode and it was perfect. re: Laser on pistol. Interesting. That was a Para-Ord LDA. Lots of people had issues with that pistol. Especially trigger. I didn't get a chance to check the pistol later in the day, but it was perfect when I shot. Then again I was one of the first to shoot. When we do pistol again, I'll make sure to check in every dozen shooters or so. For this Sat. Shoot: I'll ask Brenda to print "ARFCOM" on one of the squad sheets. Make sure to sign up on the right one. Sound good? See you all there! -Z out |
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CrimsonTrace: I suspect I know you since I've been at almost every match for the last 2 years. I drive the white Isuzu Rodeo and usually shoot the RRA LEGP AR-15.com model, along with Q-man. I'll wear my "If you run you will only die tired" hat. See you at the match. Spambo |
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