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Geology Rocks
03-29-2014, 20:24
I was out for a motorcycle ride and rode past south site down by Deckers and a large portion of the hill was on fire. I was there for about 3-5 minutes before fire showed up. I passed some big forest fire equipment that as still responding a good minutes later.

Who was there? what the heck happened? Anyone know?
SideShow Bob
03-29-2014, 21:37
Most likely some nimrod shooting tracers again........
Geology Rocks
03-29-2014, 21:46
Probably. There were a lot of people down there. The flames were big enough to see from the road.
baglock1
03-30-2014, 00:12
Great. That's all we need out there.
StreetVan
03-30-2014, 00:59
Perfect just got my car fixed and was planning on going up there today (Sunday). Does this mean it is closed?
Rabid
03-30-2014, 01:17
[Rant1] I liked that site. Whom ever started it needs this [flamethrower].
WillysWagon
03-30-2014, 15:14
It's still open, I went up there today.
The fire guys said it was caused from someone shooting, not known if tracers were involved or not and it burned several acres.
RonMexico
03-30-2014, 16:47
SS is my preferred place to shoot but idk what the big deal is; there isn't even anything there that could burn more than a few acres or get out of control. In all reality if might have be a good thing to have a small burn to finish whatever didn't burn durning the Haymen firea.
DSB OUTDOORS
03-30-2014, 17:20
To Phucking early for forest fires gents. Report any cig butt flickers you can. And just dumb phuckers in general.
kwando
03-31-2014, 10:51
Coworker and shooter was out there riding his quad and snapped some pics

http://i96.photobucket.com/albums/l166/kwando90/Forum%20stuff/photo1_zps347f5a80.jpg
http://i96.photobucket.com/albums/l166/kwando90/Forum%20stuff/photo2_zps9019d0d4.jpg
http://i96.photobucket.com/albums/l166/kwando90/Forum%20stuff/photo41_zps72dd8bb4.jpg
http://i96.photobucket.com/albums/l166/kwando90/Forum%20stuff/photo3_zps8709e1f6.jpg
bobbyfairbanks
03-31-2014, 12:15
Stop shooting exploding targets. I would put money on it that an exploding target did that. Every time I go out there it sounds like a fucking war zone with those things blowing up. Dumbest shit some one could do.
00tec
03-31-2014, 14:10
Stop shooting exploding targets. I would put money on it that an exploding target did that. Every time I go out there it sounds like a fucking war zone with those things blowing up. Dumbest shit some one could do.
Now, I dont shoot at the south site, but I've set off quite a few of those, up to 12.5lbs, and never even seen any sign of an ember. I have however whitnessed a small fire start using wolf/tula ammo.

Not one to jump to conclusions.
ChunkyMonkey
03-31-2014, 15:32
Stop shooting exploding targets. I would put money on it that an exploding target did that. Every time I go out there it sounds like a fucking war zone with those things blowing up. Dumbest shit some one could do.


Tannerite does not cause fire. It is an explosion and water vapor effect. You have more chances starting fire w/ cirgarette butt, tracer ammo, etc etc etc. That being said I have seen dumbass put a small can of gas to add 'explosive' affect to the tannerite. The tannerite explosion robbed most of the oxygen and kills most of the fire..but the unspent fuel still burns.
Aloha_Shooter
04-08-2014, 15:34
Is South Site still open for shooting or did this incident screw us? I'm thinking about organizing a memorial shoot for the office this summer ...
baglock1
04-08-2014, 18:18
Stop shooting exploding targets. I would put money on it that an exploding target did that. Every time I go out there it sounds like a fucking war zone with those things blowing up. Dumbest shit some one could do.

Then go to a range. One of the reasons I don't go to a range is so I don't have some body telling what an "appropriate" rate of fire is or whether or not I can draw from a holster or blah blah. And besides, as ChunkyMonkey stated, a Tannerite reaction consumes oxygen. They won't ignite anything so long as you're not adding to the reaction with a secondary reactant.
Colorado Osprey
04-08-2014, 20:00
I know someone that worked that fire... cigarette, not shooting related
kidicarus13
04-08-2014, 21:20
The fire guys said it was caused from someone shooting


I know someone that worked that fire... cigarette, not shooting related Huh what?
WillysWagon
04-08-2014, 21:23
Must have talked to different people then.
Least it was still open for plinking.
JVC
04-25-2014, 13:29
The site is still open, and one of the few that I am aware of. I was up there two weeks ago, and as per usual carried a giant lawn bag filled with other people's trash. My son and I always carry a fire extinguisher with us, just in case we, or someone else, do something stupid. He's a Boy Scout, so he keeps me safe :)

Note that Tannerite will not cause a fire, when used properly, because it gives off water vapor and does not create heat or a spark. From the Tannerite FAQ page: "When a bullet hits Tannerite® with a high velocity (2000 ft./sec. minimum), it causes a chemical reaction which results in a large water vapor cloud along with a loud report which is used as a shot indicator". Others might, like Star Targets, I've seen them emit a small flash when hit. Here's the link: http://www.tannerite.com/frequent-questions/

Safe shooting everyone!