2-11-06 **POSTPONED**

[Marlin]

Dozer should be there. :D Hopeing for a decent day.


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We'll see what it looks like for Sunday :cry:

[The1andOnlyKC]

Pencil me in.

[KarlPMann]

I might make it if I can hitch a ride with somebody from the Springs. Karl. :wink:

[PsychoI3oy]

I'm hoping I'm on swings by then to make it. My grock still hasn't had it's COARFCOM safety check ;)

[PsychoI3oy]

I may just barely make it. The company I work for has work weeks that go friday-thursday and I may be switched to the new site/schedule on the friday before the shoot. This means I'll be working back to back 14 hour graves wednesday and thursday and get off 7am friday and be back at the other site at 4pm to start a swing shift and get off at midnight. This gives time for sleep before shooting, which is good. Hopefully I'll find out this afternoon so I can go shopping for next weekend sometime this weekend. Hopefully.

Is organized (HA!) as this company has been lately, I'm not holding my breath, but I really need to get out of the house and throw lead at things.

[Merl]

lol, this makes 3 times now I'm out of town for this :( (nov/jan/feb)

[PsychoI3oy]

in the continuing saga of wether or not I'm coming (aka wether or not work can pull their heads from their nether regions and get me a damn schedule)

I'll be starting training at the new site/shift on tuesday, but they may be making me work tuesday-saturday instead of monday-friday.

I told my supervisor (HA!) last night that I had specifically asked the client for saturday off (because this T-S crap was his idea) and thought that it was a M-F shift. They also changed the hours from 4-midnight to 3-11 which I guess is better? I dunno, I'm fed up with this.

Anyone got any computer geek/customer service without BS (as in the degree, but the less bullwhatever is good too) jobs available?

[Meateater]

My travel plans to attend the SHOT Show fell through. I am in if others are going.

[Asha'man]

It'll depend on how much homework I have and if I can afford ammo.

Brian

[Marlin]

5 more days. :D

[KarlPMann]

Hmmmm, still looking for a ride. :oops: Any of you Springs guys planning on going? Karl. :D

[Marlin]

Just took a look at the extended forecast, Not looking real good. Of course that can change.



Both ways. :roll:

[Marlin]

At the moment, They're calling for snow on Friday, cold on Sat. 35-40*

[GearHead]

Of course the forcast is bad.. The shoot is this weekend.. Schedule a shoot and it will snow that day..

[PsychoI3oy]

Weather for Lyons, CO only shows a 20% chance of snow. I'm optomistic.

though, to be honest, pushing it back a week may make it easier for me to come. My schedule this week is pretty hectic but I should be able to make it as it stands.

[kwando]

i'm going to go to eagle firearms grandopening and i might head up to the shoot to get help in sighting in my iron sights... that is if the weather is not crap

[Asha'man]

Where's Eagle opening up?

I'm still hoping I can make it, although I should probably do the brakes on the truck soon. And if the weather is good.......and if I don't have a crapload of homework....:roll:

Brian

[Gman]

I'm optomistic.
Is that some kind of superhero super power that lets you literally see into the future? :shock:

[KarlPMann]

If I can ever get a ride, I wont care what day it ends up being. :roll: Karl.

[HunterCO]

The latest weather report I have seen says sunny and a HI of 38. If that is the case I will be there. :D

[PsychoI3oy]

UBERWOOT!!!!!!!!!!1111111111111111


My shedule as it sits (and will be, damnit) is swings tomorrow and thursday and a day shift Friday (as a favor for a coworker) and off saturday and sunday.

This allows me to go shopping Friday afternoon (after being paid early thursday morning) and get enough sleep before Saturday.

In other words: after 6 months of not being able to I am finally going to go shooting with Ya'll again.

Finally.

thank God.


Rain, shine, or snow, I'll probably be up there. I need it.

[GearHead]

opps, time to re-schedule.. Just too cold..


Just Kidding, hope to see you there..

[Marlin]

Last I saw, Mid 40's with sunshine. :wink:

[HunterCO]

Last I saw, Mid 40's with sunshine. :wink:


Hell I will be in a T-shirt last weekend when I hiked down to the ghost town it was 46 and I was in a T-shirt.

[PsychoI3oy]

Saturday through Sunday Night
Partly cloudy. Highs in the 30s to lower 40s. Lows 6 to 14.

that's for lyons, take a handfull of degrees off for up in the mountains.

the only problem I see is that 20% chance of snow was pushed back to thursday/friday so we may be standing in snow but that won't phase me a bit.

[Marlin]

I'm sure Dozer would love a little snow to bounce around in. :D

[PsychoI3oy]

Snowballs == free biodegradable reactive targets.

My wife and I pontificated a few weeks ago about going one further and building a whole snowman and shooting the hell out of it.

Then she suggested a snow deer and all that and we just decided to go to The Firing Line.

[Asha'man]

I don't know that I'm gonna make it. :( There's some things I need to do with the truck, and of course plenty of homework, plus I can't really afford any ammo but .22 right now, so it just ain't gonna happen this time. :evil:

Brian

[KarlPMann]

UBERWOOT!!!!!!!!!!1111111111111111


My shedule as it sits (and will be, damnit) is swings tomorrow and thursday and a day shift Friday (as a favor for a coworker) and off saturday and sunday.

This allows me to go shopping Friday afternoon (after being paid early thursday morning) and get enough sleep before Saturday.

In other words: after 6 months of not being able to I am finally going to go shooting with Ya'll again.

Finally.

thank God.


Rain, shine, or snow, I'll probably be up there. I need it.




You newbert! :P You went and did it now, it'll be -12*F now. :cry: :cry: :cry: Karl. :wink:

[PsychoI3oy]

I've got a heavy jacket.

[toptier]

I plan on going to Eagle firearms then I am heading up to the shoot. Hope that the weather is good so I can meet all of you.

[GearHead]

http://www.9news.com/weather/images/wx-planning.jpg

Gonna be cold...burrrrrrrrr

[Marlin]

Well, from what I've seen, It's gone from the mid30's to the upper 40's back down to 40* in the last two days. So I would say, Sat will be in the 50"s. :wink:



In other words, Plan wisely. :lol:

[roman gnome]

Karl, I need to get new tires for the truck before I can make a North shoot or I would offer you a ride.

Because trust me, even small children don`t like to ride in the back of the Firebird! :lol:

[KarlPMann]

Sounds like my Celica. But ya know, I had a prisoner back there that was bigger than me once. :twisted: :P :twisted: I'm not sure he appreciated the sardine jokes. :roll: Karl.

[Marlin]

Sounds like the front is going through 12 hrs earlier than orginally predicted. Maybe there is hope for a nice day Sat. :D

[Gman]

BRRRRR
http://www.9news.com/weather/images/wx-planning.jpg

[KarlPMann]

Hmmm, still need a ride here guys. Anyone planmnig on going from the Springs? If so, PM me your address so I can meet you there. :D Karl.

[PsychoI3oy]

lessee.... 3+ inches of snow on the ground now, I270 is currently closed between I70 and quebec cause of an accident but I'm sure will be open in the morning....

that much show on the ground and It's not likely to get above freezing tomorrow... Methinks it's gonna be a tough drive up to the mountains saturday.

I'm still up for it but I'm guessing we'll have to play it by ear.

[KarlPMann]

Still no offer of a ride, and this doesn't help. I think I'm missing another north shoot guys. Sorry. Karl. :cry: :cry: :cry:

[Marlin]

At this point, I'm not sure quite what to do. :? Sunday looks like a better day at the moment. And there is always the option of moveing down south so Karl can make it. weigh in and let Me hear some options.

[toptier]

that much show on the ground and It's not likely to get above freezing tomorrow... Methinks it's gonna be a tough drive up to the mountains saturday.

thats why I have studded snow tires 8)
I'll be down for where ever it is

[Gman]

The other conflict for me is that it will be nice and warm at Eagle Firearms grand opening on Saturday morning.

[HunterCO]

I looked up the weather for the shoot spot and they are saying a HI of 24. So basically we are talking teens untill late afternoon. The roads are a mess and it is not going to melt off today or tomarrow for that matter up in the mountains.

I am not up for a 2+ hour drive to get to either shoot spot. The last shoot at least hit the 30's I think I may have to bow out on this one.

[Marlin]

Let Me know for sure by 9:00 P.M.

And check the thread before You leave in the A.M.

[PsychoI3oy]

tomorrow: cold and windy
sunday: warm and not so windy

I vote for sunday.

Or, In true ARFCOM fassion BOTH!

I spent $70 on .45 and .308 at walmart today :)

[7idl]

I'm out again this time... I'm leaving for North Dakota on monday! :shock:
(work) :roll:

[GearHead]

I'm out for this weekend.. Just too cold. See ya next month.

[Marlin]

I kind of think, after just getting back in, IT'S COLD OUT THERE :!:
If there is a chance that it's warmer Sunday and if there is any intrest, We can try then.


Maybe next weekend. :roll:

[PsychoI3oy]

how bout we see how warm it is tomorrow then decide wether to go Sunday or hope for better weather next weekend?

[HunterCO]

For me this weekend is out I have things to do sunday. I think I will wait for next month I need more ammo anyway. The last shoot I went through 400 rnds of .223. This will give me more time to stock up. :D

[Marlin]

Just checked the weather again, currently 7* :shock:


Forecast high 38* {About 10* less at elevation.}


Wind,

10-15 MPH


Personally I can handle the temp, I just don't like the wind. :?


We'll see what it does for Sunday, I'm not going to promise anything though.

[KarlPMann]

Ummm, no ride.... no shoot. :cry: Karl.

[Gman]

I didn't want to go today. Keep me posted if it's going to be Sunday or a date TBD.

[Marlin]

Sure Thing. 8)

[Marlin]

:?




If its at least this nice tomorrow, I vote go.

The only question, is how much snow is up there.

[7idl]

I'll call (or maybe get online) next week to tell you what Cold is really like!

I'll be in ND next week, near the Canuck border (brrrrrrrrrrrrrrr)

[Marlin]

I don't think I want to know about that one. :wink:

[KarlPMann]

I'll call (or maybe get online) next week to tell you what Cold is really like!

I'll be in ND next week, near the Canuck border (brrrrrrrrrrrrrrr)



Ummmm, I spent 4 years in Goose Bay, Labrador, Canada. Cold is -60 and a wind chill of -100. :shock: Cold is the fuel in jets gelling up. Cold is "it's illegal to run on base cuz your lungs could freeze" :shock: . Cold is tunneling through 15 feet high snow to get to your car. Cold is snow blowers taller than your house (otherwise they'd get buried). Ummmm, need I go on? :P Karl Iknowwhatcoldis Mann.

[PsychoI3oy]

Rest of Today
Sunny and breezy. Highs 24 to 33. Northwest winds 15 to 30 mph with gusts to around 40 mph in the afternoon.

Tonight
Clear...breezy. Lows 4 to 13. Northwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts to around 50 mph after midnight.

Sunday
Mostly sunny. Not as cold. Highs in the 30s to lower 40s. Northwest winds 10 to 20 mph in the morning.

(for Lyons)

so... a little breezy in the morning but a nice afternoon. Sounds good to me. With all the sun today it's probably gonna melt some/most of the snow up there.

[DeesO]

I might be able to make this one, depending if I can find a couple of other cadets to go with me. Karl, I’ll let you know if I am going, and you can catch a ride with me.
DeesO

[KarlPMann]

Hmmm, you talking about going tomorow? Or were you talking about next saturday? Karl.

[Marlin]

Hmmm, you talking about going tomorow? Or were you talking about next saturday? Karl.



Yes, That is a good question. :wink:

[KarlPMann]

Personally, I vote for next saturday. Just cuz I know shooting with a hangover really sux. Ummm, I got a party to attend tonight. Third one in 24 hours. :twisted: Karl thelush Mann.

[DeesO]

Next Friday is when we receive our PCS assignments, so I’m not sure how I will be next Saturday.

[kwando]

who was presidents day off? feb 20th? i might go shooting with a friend that day

[KarlPMann]

PCS? Don't you have 1 more year here? Karl. :shock:

[PsychoI3oy]

Well, I'm going up there tomorrow, and if the official shoot is moved to next saturday i'll go then too.

[DeesO]

Nope, looks like I'm going to Mountain Home for a year (using SWAG based on what I know about AFPC), and then off to UPT somewhere. I find out all of the details next Friday night.

[toptier]

who was presidents day off? feb 20th? i might go shooting with a friend that day
I believe I am the friend. Anyone else?

[KarlPMann]

Nope, looks like I'm going to Mountain Home for a year (using SWAG based on what I know about AFPC), and then off to UPT somewhere. I find out all of the details next Friday night.



And the ENGLISH translation for that is.....???? Karl. :roll:

[Marlin]

Well I've got Four new guns to try out so I'm going. Well,I can try three of them out, gotta find ammo for the fourth.

[PsychoI3oy]

I just got the OK from teh wif to bring her XD-9 so I'll stop at wallyworld in the mornign and grab some 9mm. I gotta grab some clays anyway.

[PsychoI3oy]

I'm thinkin I'll probably be up there around 10. It'll be chilly earlier in the morning and there's no fun in that.

[Marlin]

I was thinking of about that time also.

[Marlin]

Karl, If You want to do a shoot next week, and do it down that way it's fine with Me. 8)

[DeesO]

Nope, looks like I'm going to Mountain Home for a year (using SWAG based on what I know about AFPC), and then off to UPT somewhere. I find out all of the details next Friday night.



And the ENGLISH translation for that is.....???? Karl. :roll:

Based upon my best guess on how AFPC (Air Force Personnel Command) works, I think that I will be going to Mountain Home AFB Idaho for about a year, before I go to pilot training somewhere TBD. I will find out everything next Friday night, and it is traditional to celebrate finally leaving this place, therefore, I probably won’t be shooting on that Saturday morning.

[KarlPMann]

Shooting is a good way of celebrating. :twisted: Karl. :wink:

[PsychoI3oy]

Alrighty guys I'm heading up there after a quick stop at wallyworld.

[Gman]

Take some pics!

[Marlin]

Didn't take the camera :P But, there was barely any snow up there. Except for a few gusts of wind it was a nearly perfect day. If I didn't have a few things to do here I would've stayed up there a little longer. :D


Did try out the Rem 700,the Fal, and the Sigma.

The Remington 700 .243 Win.- Great Gun, Except for the afore mentioned gusts, that would blow Me off target a little at inopertune times. I could have been 10/10 on clays at 90yrds. great trigger, excellent scope.
Thanks Rich. :D

The Fal- I need to tweak the sights a little, I was shooting over the clays at 90yrds. When I compensated for it, it had no problem in hitting them.
Thanks Bob. :D

The Sigma- Not bad the tigger might take a little getting use too at 7 yrds the frist time, it kind of looked like a shotgun pattren. I played with it a little and tried it again, it did close down a little. It could have been the bargain basement ammothat I was useing also, So I'll reserve judgement on it untill I run better ammo though it. I did like it though, it handled well, did have one minor glitch, likely ammo related.
Thanks Brandon. :D

Also tried PI3's XD9- an G21c
G12c- Nice, kind of like shooting the G20 without the recoil. :lol:

The XD9- WOW, I am almost impressed with that one, 16 rnds One large ragged hole at 7 yrds Just about 1"up and to the left of the Point of aim.
functioned very well.
Thanks PI3. :D

[PsychoI3oy]

Yeah, that was fun. I packed up and left about 1pm.

the FAL is a bucket of fun and I'mma go broke feeding it.

[glock]

I'm glad you like it. I can't remember if there was a sight adjustment tool in that sack. I think it was just the stock removal wrench, the gas tool and a broken shell extractor. again, I'm glad you liked it :D

bob

[Gman]

The Sigmas take a little getting use to. I have dry fired mine a bunch and it's easier to shoot.

[kwando]

i shot a 9mm sigma and even with the low recoil it beat the crap out of my hand

[Marlin]

Greg, There You go living up to Your aka again. :wink:


Kwando, I know that recoil is totally subjective, I didn't find it to bad, of course I am use to the 10MM and the .454 Casull. :lol:

[Gman]

You must have shot one of the 1st gen POS Sigmas. The ergonomics of the enhanced Sigmas are very nice and in 9mm I have to ask, "What recoil?"

[Marlin]

Greg, is there a way of telling the Generation?