Annual Shotgun Fun Shoot!

[Wallary]

It's that time of year again folks, It's time to pick a date for the 2011 CO-AR-15 Shooters Club 6th Annual Shot Gunners Fun Shoot! The event will be held at Colorado Clays Shooting Range http://www.coloradoclays.com/index.php (http://www.coloradoclays.com/index.php) and they’re open to the public and memberships are not required. CO. AR-15 Club Members, Family & Friends are all welcome to join us in a fun filled day of Sporting Clay Shooting. Don’t worry beginners and first time shooters will be mixed in with more experienced shooters. Non- Shooter, Spectators, and Score keepers are welcome. Gun Club and Range Safety Rules Apply. A variety of Clay Target Shooting is available Trap, Skeet & Sporting Clays. We prefer to shoot the Sporting Clay Course, (similar to golf where each group moves between stations 1 thru 15.) Scores are kept on a score sheet but, they are meaningless because we’re just shooting for fun. We’ll Shoot 2 (two) rounds of sporting clays with a lunch break in the middle. You may choose to shoot only one round or stay for both. The first round starts about 9:30am – 10:00am with Lunch around Noon and the last round starts about 1:00pm and is described as the (Evil Black Shot Gun Round) but if you don’t have one don’t worry shoot whatever you got it’s okay. We usually plan it in May or June on a Saturday from 9:00am to 2:30pm or so. Please let us know if you would like to attend and how many. I’ll check with Colorado Clays and see what their event Calendar looks like so I can post a couple of dates to choose from. Majority rules on which day it will be held. Please post your comments.

[Clays]

[patrick0685]

first vote so i get to choose then...i would only be able to make the first half[Beer]

[enthusiast]

Sounds like fun!

[DSB OUTDOORS]

Crap I have to work on Saturdays! [Bang]

[Mazin]

Thats awesome! It's just right down the street from me and I haven't been there since I moved out to Brighton. I'm in like Flynn.

[sniper7]

Im in for may 14th. Should know my schedule in a couple days but I am definitely in as long as I am off. Like mazin I love close but have yet to go there....guess it helps having property to shoot some clays on!

[Colorado Luckydog]

I'd love to go but I have to work on Saturdays also. If it was Sunday, I'd probably make it.

[esaabye]

I will be there if at all posisible with 2.

[leatherneck448]

Can someone give an est. round count?

I'd love to go and give the remmy a workout

[Clays]

[TEAMRICO]

Is this open to those dirty imported foreign Saiga's or do you have to have a fancy engraved break back fox hunting heirloom?
If so then then I will use the old 2 rd'r and would go for a May date, sometime in June the wife wants to go visit the in-laws in Texas!

[GoldFinger]

I'm in. I've been up there a couple of times, the people are nice and the range is setup pretty well.

[JohnTRourke]

June is crazy busy for me, so that's all out. I voted May 14th.

and yeah, I love me some fancy smancy break opens

[gnihcraes]

Should be 100 shells per round of clays if I remember correctly. I usually only shoot the first half, shoulder hurts too bad after that many!

I'll be there unless something drastic comes up, since I prompted Wallary to post this up.

I'll try to bring the whole family this time and let the oldest shoot if he's up for it. Will try to bring some friends too!

GnihcraessearchinG

[Wallary]

Can someone give an est. round count?

I'd love to go and give the remmy a workout

[Clays]

Hey Leatherneck, If you're talking about how many shells to bring then plan on 4 boxes of 25 shells per box or 100 shells. (per round) I usually bring a case of cheap 7 1/2 shot target loads. Nothing bigger than 7 1/2 shot are allowed. Also make sure you bring a shotgun that can shoot two shells without reloading for shooting doubles. I other words a single shot will not work for sporting clays. Chech out there web site for details, http://www.coloradoclays.com/index.php (http://www.coloradoclays.com/index.php)

[Clays]

[Dirt Diver]

Count me in. [Beer]

[Hoser]

2nd Saturday there will be 3 maybe 4 of us from the Springs coming up.

[BigBear]

If I only had a job and money..... sounds fun.

[newracer]

I might actually be able to make it this year.

[Mazin]

Can someone give an est. round count?

I'd love to go and give the remmy a workout

[Clays]

A buddy and I use to go every weekend and bust about 100 - 150 rnds.

[leatherneck448]

okey doke, sounds good.

I'm guessing that may 14th is pretty much a set date for this then?

if so, I'll be looking forward to going!

thanks,
Kenny

[TriggerHappy]

I'm in for the 14th. It sounds like a blast and gettin to put a name with a face.

[Wallary]

So far it's looking like May 14th for the Fun shoot, but I'll run the poll for 1 more week before we make it finial. We might try to put another CO AR-15 fun shoot together for June also. Let me know if you’re interested.

[gnihcraes]

I've counted my ammo, need to dig out the shotgun of choice, I'll bring the one that functions better this time. I have a couple of friends that should make it also and they might even shoot! (First timers)

Still trying to gather a few more friends, and force my family to go with me. :)

[Dravur]

Im in, so tagging for final date.

[carnplanenut]

Let me know when the June shoot is. We have out of town guests in May, so it's a no go day for me!

Thanks,
Jason

[Wallary]

And the WINNER is...... May 14th!!! Okay mark your calendar Saturday May 14th at Colorado Clays [WooHoo] I'll need a little help organizing the groups when we get there. Please let me know if you've never shot sporting clays before, so we can mix up the groups with experienced shooters. Each group can have up to 6 or 7 shooters anymore than that goes really slow. Bring your lunch and something to drink (no - alcohol until after the shoot). BTW they do have a BBQ there we can use if anyone wants to grill some grub. You'll need to carry all your stuff around the course. I have a baby stroller converted into a gun cart to carry all my shooting bag, ammo, and guns. Try to get there around 9:30 am and sign their waiver form before you shoot. The first half will start no later than 10:00 am. If you’re late you can still catch up to the groups no problem, just grab a score card and come find us. Or hang out and shoot Trap or Skeet until lunch. We take a lunch break then we shoot the Evil Black Shotgun round in the afternoon. You can use any shotgun you have no mater what color or model. Remember everyone needs to bring eye and ear protection (even the non-shooters) also single shot shoguns will not work for sporting clay doubles. Side by sides, over & under Double Barrels, Pumps, and Semi-Automatics are the best. “Target shells only” 2 ¾ inch shells with nothing bigger than 7 ½ shot is allowed so, leave the heavy loads at home. I’ll post a reminded when it gets closer to the shoot so start getting ready. Please let me know if you have any questions or concerns.

[Clays]

[JohnTRourke]

I have two disagreements

1. 6 or 7 people is WAY too big of group. I'll be shooting someone by halfway thru the course. 4 or 5 people is better.

2. Side by sides are clearly the best. [Twist]


As Wallary said, low easy loads are fine. 12ga 1oz loads of #8 shot are a fine choice for just about everything you'll see and won't beat you to death. (can get in cheapie estate brand usually at sportsmen warehouse)

[Punkface]

I don't post often or know very much and suck at shooting clays but I'll drop by if I'm allowed to bring my Saiga and 10 round mags. I'll bring by some burger patties if someone brings the buns and charcoal/gas

[enthusiast]

I plan on bringing my Saiga 12 as well. I can help if needed. I will bring my weber smokey joe to grill some brats as well.

[al_g]

I don't post often or know very much and suck at shooting clays but I'll drop by if I'm allowed to bring my Saiga and 10 round mags. I'll bring by some burger patties if someone brings the buns and charcoal/gasThe last two years I've shot this with my Saiga 12. I do bring the 5 round magazine, but no matter what you just load 2 rounds. I've been tempted to bring my 20 round drum just for the fun of it [ROFL1]

[gnihcraes]

AL_G showed up, didn't know if you were still out there.

we'll see how I'm doing in a few days, got rear ended tonight, neck and shoulder are hurting. Hopefully I can go and shoot.

[Wallary]

Let me know when the June shoot is. We have out of town guests in May, so it's a no go day for me!

Thanks,
Jason

I'd like to shoot again in June, maybe we can call it part 2 of the May 14th shoot. What do you say June 11th? [Coffee]

[Wallary]

Who's all going? I'll be there about 9:30, bringing my Wife and a couple of friends. Let me know so I can let them at Colorado Clays about how many of us will be there. Be sure to check in at the Club House, tell them your with the CO-AR-15 Shooters Club. First time shooters need to sign the insurance waiver thingy. If you have any questions lets hear them now so everyone can be ready come Saturday. [Clays]

[al_g]

I'm going and may bring one other person.

[gnihcraes]

I should be there, if I can shake this sinus cold that has knocked me down.

I hope to bring the wife and kids, not sure if they are shooting. If anything we'll have score keepers, button pushers and comments from the peanut gallery.

A friend and his girlfriend should be there, and I believe they will attempt clays as new shooters.

I have invited a few others, but no confirmations as of yet. I'll check with them and report back.

[spyder]

I vote for the 25th, mainly because I just might actually be on that side of the divide by then. [Beer]

[sniper7]

I am 98% sure I will be there. I will try to talk the wife into coming but she won't be shooting. I will ask 2 of my buddies that I shoot with a lot if they would like to come.

Is there any cost to come, do we bring our own clays or pay for some there?

2 boxes of 100 enough for the day? per shooter of course.

[enthusiast]

My son and I will be there. I have one friend that may come.

[al_g]

I am 98% sure I will be there. I will try to talk the wife into coming but she won't be shooting. I will ask 2 of my buddies that I shoot with a lot if they would like to come.

Is there any cost to come, do we bring our own clays or pay for some there?

2 boxes of 100 enough for the day? per shooter of course.There is a cost. First round is $38.00, and I know last year the second was a tad cheaper. They supply all clays and we will walk a decent amount.

http://www.coloradoclays.com/hours.php

I'd also add that 200 rounds is the exact round count, I suggest bringing just a few extra. The first time I went to this shoot, on the tower one of the guys dropped a round that feel through the floor. He was shooting 16ga if I remember right and couldn't find it, so was short a shot.

[Dirt Diver]

My sister and brother-in-law decided to go on vacation last minute, and no one else was willing/able to watch their place while they are away. Needless to say, I got guilted into it.

So... count me out :(

Was really looking forward to this too.

[gnihcraes]

The first time I went to this shoot, on the tower one of the guys dropped a round that fell through the floor. He was shooting 16ga if I remember right and couldn't find it, so was short a shot.

Hey quit making fun of me. I'll be shooting the 16ga again, so get over it. [ROFL1]

I'll bring extra's this time. [Beer]

[Wallary]

We'll see you guys Staurday. Here's a list of Club members that might come with friends.
patrick0685
enthusiast
Mazin
sniper7
esaabye
leatherneck448
TEAMRICO
GoldFinger
JohnTRourke
Gnihcraes
Newracer
TriggerHappy
Punkface
al_g
Wallary
Get on the list if your going to come out and join us. PM me if you have any Questions. [Clays]

[Punkface]

I just found out my cousin's graduation ceremony is Saturday so I will no longer be able to go. I'll make it out to one of the shoots eventually

[UberTong]

I'm in, I've always wanted to check that place out.

[gnihcraes]

I'm in, with son. Wife has caught my cold, so I'm not sure if she'll attend. Daughter seemed interested in pushing the buttons to launch birds.

Friend and his girl will be there.

Others I've invited have other things going on.

I just realized I need another 100 shells, time to hit walmart!

[enthusiast]

[Mad] The person that was going to cover my on call backed out. Frack! [Mad]

I cannot make it.

[TriggerHappy]

I will be there.

[leatherneck448]

will be doing stuff around the house tomorrow.....
sorry guys, I was looking forward to this.[Bang]

[gnihcraes]

I'm packed and feeding the kids donuts as I type. Heading out about 8:30am.

[Wallary]

See you there! I'm bringing my grill so if anyone needs to use it your more than welcome.

[Wallary]

We had fun and pretty good weather. We thought it was going to rain us out on the second round but it held off until we were done. Thanks to everyone that showed up, I hope we can do it again soon. Here's some pictures...

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[gnihcraes]

We had fun, everyone was getting cold and the head colds were getting to me and the wife. Started raining hard just after we left, hope you were able to get the grill running and eat some food.

Garrett...
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[sniper7]

sorry I didn't get to go. had some issues some up that didn't give me any free time throughout most of the day. hopefully the next one

[leatherneck448]

Sorry about the absence.

Are you planning on having one of these in june?
I'd love to come next month if you are

[Wallary]

[quote=gnihcraes;355044]We had fun, everyone was getting cold and the head colds were getting to me and the wife. Started raining hard just after we left, hope you were able to get the grill running and eat some food.]

We did get the BBQ working good after all. TriggerHappy grilled us up some Moose sausage that was awesome good. It started to spit a little and was getting pretty cold at the start of the 2nd round and then about the 3rd or 4th station it stopped sprinkling and got warmer. We were dry and quite comfortable all the way to the end. It was about 3:30 ish. We didn't hit rain until we hit Denver City Limits. It turned out to be a great day for shooting after all. I'll try to get another shoot together in June if anyone is interested. Thanks again to everyone there, I had a blast.
[Beer]

[gnihcraes]

Wow, the storm must have blown west or something, just as we turned down the road from colorado clays parking lot, it was just pouring down rain. :)

Setup another one of these shoots in a couple of months, I'll stick around afterwards and will bring some moose steaks or something from dad's freezer. :)