10-21-06.... CANCELLED!

[Marlin]

North location

Let Me know if anybody needs a caravan up there.

Time 10:00- whenever.

[KarlPMann]

I'm going straight up this time unless someone specifically asks me to meet them. Karl.

[7idl]

meet me in Pueblo @ 8am



















:twisted:

[mr_will]

Thats my birthday, I'm going so i have something to do. and i have never been to the north shoot so it will be a change.

Don't forget everyone bring me stuff :mrgreen:
I like ammo, guns, hookers you know the usual stuff [roll]

[Driftwood]

North location

Let Me know if anybody needs a caravan up there.

Time 10:00- whenever.

I really hope to make this one, my first one of course! :mrgreen:

Is it that hard to find or is the caravan really helpful?

[Driftwood]

I like ammo, guns, hookers you know the usual stuff [roll]

WOAH! What kind of get together is this? I hope my wife doesn't read these posts. :P

[HunterCO]

I can't make this one guys rumor has it that a huge 6x6 bull Elk want's me to perferate him with a .300 Ultra mag. :mrgreen:

[Marlin]

NORTH SHOOT N40 10.002 W105 27.509 8092 ft





:mrgreen:


Go stright up 36 to Lyons, Turn left on 7 Go to the Yellow Call box. Right across the road, and up the hill.

[Scott]

I can make this one! :twisted:

[KarlPMann]

meet me in Pueblo @ 8am



:twisted:



Ummmm, NO! :P Karl. :twisted:

[devochka]

I'll be there.

I was there (the North Shoot Location) today and had some fun by myself! 200 rounds through the XD and 150 through the M4. Sweet!

It isn't that hard to find. Take I-25 north to Hwy 66. Take Hwy 66 west to the end (pass through Lyons). At the end, make a left onto Hwy 7. Go 13.4 miles. It is near the intersection of Hwy 7 and Hwy 72 (Hwy 7 mile marker 19). There is a callbox there for a landmark. It is across the street from the callbox. There are some signs and an embankment to prevent vehicles from going in there. Climb the embankment, and you are at the location. :D

_erin

[Driftwood]

Sweet! Thanks for the coordinates and location 'yall.

That's cool that we can go there and shoot on our own, I wondered about that (and hadn't seen any posts or commentary on the subject). So what type of land is the N. Shoot? Govt? Private? Any other "official" rules about going on our own?

Also, I hate to sound like a total noob but what do you folks usually recommend for targets shooting outside like this? :oops: Of course I've used paper targets but I don't have stands to attach them. What do you guys use? Or do you use the metal reactive targets? I guess I really wouldn't know what the crap to bring. :oops:

[devochka]

Sweet! Thanks for the coordinates and location 'yall.

That's cool that we can go there and shoot on our own, I wondered about that (and hadn't seen any posts or commentary on the subject). So what type of land is the N. Shoot? Govt? Private? Any other "official" rules about going on our own?

Also, I hate to sound like a total noob but what do you folks usually recommend for targets shooting outside like this? :oops: Of course I've used paper targets but I don't have stands to attach them. What do you guys use? Or do you use the metal reactive targets? I guess I really wouldn't know what the crap to bring. :oops:

It is a national forest area. There are signs posted (the signs to prevent vehicles from climbing the embankment) that basically say take out whatever you bring in (trash, brass, etc.) and not to shoot trees.

I brought a bunch of boxes (which I taped the targets to) and some phone books to shoot up (and to provide weight in the boxes so it wouldn't move when I shot them). Seemed to work well. Next time I will bring a staple gun though, it would be a lot quicker than taping the targets to the boxes.

If you had some extra $$ laying around and an hour or so, you could make a few of these (http://www.theboxotruth.com/docs/edu24.htm), which are nice because they disassemble for easy transport.

_erin

[mr_will]

a bundle of wood stakes from lowes/home depot is about 5 dollars i use the 18-24" ones, then you get a couple of boxes, if they have a refrigerator box its perfect, you cut it to the size you need. staple it to the stakes and you now have a target. I use that at the range and where ever, easy to clean up and its cheap.

I am about to make a new clay hanger since my last one was stolen.


if i can find someone locally that sells ar500 i can make a metal target

[2ndChildhood]

Also, I hate to sound like a total noob but what do you folks usually recommend for targets shooting outside like this? :oops: Of course I've used paper targets but I don't have stands to attach them. What do you guys use? Or do you use the metal reactive targets?

Well, bring whatever you want to shoot at as long as you clean it up when you leave. Things that shatter into millions of pieces are a bad idea eg glass, brittle plastics, computer monitors, home appliances.

A lot of people bring clays and set them up on the berm, the forest service doesn't mind cause they're supposed to break down over time.

Myself, I have been figuring out how to make steel targets on the cheap.
Here's a thread showing some of my attempts.
http://coloradoshooting.org/ipw-web/bulletin/bb/viewtopic.php?t=4476

[7idl]

PLEASE READ THE RULES FOR A TEAM SHOOT!

http://coloradoshooting.org/ipw-web/bulletin/bb/viewtopic.php?t=4574


THANK YOU! :mrgreen:

[chrisguy]

Driftwood-

Sportsman's Warehouse and others sell these combo target stands/first pack of targets for like $15 (replacement target packs are less, maybe $7). Tried one and the dang CO ground is so rocky and dry I bent the (cheap) thing trying to stick the base prongs into the ground. Something that'll just sit there seems better.

Stick with the KISS principle and follow some of the suggestions above. A sturdy cardboard box with some phonebooks in it for weight seems like a great idea, may try that myself next time. Seems like I get new phonebooks every month so I've got a few to spare. Take some tape and you can carry the box broken-down. Oh yeah, bring a trash bag. [wink]

Last North shoot I picked up a couple cheap gallon water jugs and put a little food coloring in 'em. Fun and easy to clean up, but only good for a shot or two (who shot those anyway? wasn't me heh). First time I did that with 2ndChildhood the jug was totally destroyed by one round of .223 at about 40yds. They lasted a bit more at longer range the second time.

And thumbs-up to devochka for the Box Of Truth link. That's a fun website.

[Wallary]

More target ideas. Try this one.... Tape your paper bulls eye target to a piece of card board and then tape it to a real estate sign. http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y220/Tedwantsthemdead/fsbo.jpgAlso These are strong enough to pound into the ground with a hammer. They'll last awhile if you don't hit the frame. After the November Elections grab up a bunch of those wire stake lawn signs they make great targets if you can find soft enough ground to stake them down. http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y220/Tedwantsthemdead/real-cooryard.jpg

[mr_will]

does anyone have a .308 rifle that they will bring to this shoot. Would really like to shoot a nice Rem 700 or an AR10/DPMS .308

I will let you shoot any gun i bring Your choice to let me shoot your .308 for 32 rounds. I say 32 rounds because i have exactly 32 rounds of .308 and i dont have a .308 at this moment and i want to shoot them.

[Driftwood]

Thanks for the advice and thoughts, everyone! It's much appreciated.

[7idl]

make sure you appropriate your shooting targets in a proper maner [;)]






mr-will... what kind of rounds do you have? Snobs like me with a PSS won't shoot any old .308 through it! :mrgreen:

I'd let you shoot my pss or m1a or fal, but I will be in Michigan at the time.

[PsychoI3oy]

does anyone have a .308 rifle that they will bring to this shoot. Would really like to shoot a nice Rem 700 or an AR10/DPMS .308

I will let you shoot any gun i bring Your choice to let me shoot your .308 for 32 rounds. I say 32 rounds because i have exactly 32 rounds of .308 and i dont have a .308 at this moment and i want to shoot them.

If you don't get any other takers I'll let you run the rounds through my FAL, as long as they're not superhot hunting loads or anything. (i.e. milsurp 7.62nato is fine, el cheapo remington or winchester from wallyworld is fine, wolf is fine, etc.).

But I'm sure someone has a nicer gun than that for you to run real .308 through.

[2ndChildhood]

Hey! I kind of like fal's.

[mr_will]

It's HSM 150gr FMJ rounds They are left over from when i had my Saiga .308. It is loaded to mil spec so if someone don't want to run it through their gun thats fine. I understand that.
If all else i will give someone these 32 rounds. i cleaned out some more space and they were in there thats why i brought it up.

[7idl]

keeep the .308 and use it as an excuse to buy another rifle :mrgreen:

[mr_will]

keeep the .308 and use it as an excuse to buy another rifle :mrgreen:

I do plan on a .308 bolt rifle as my next rifle.
so i could hang on to it if i wanted to.


Right now im in the planing stages of building a nasty varmint rifle with a wildcat cartridge.
Been talkin to a couple of barrel makers. When the plans are done, I will share it with you guys. It will probably take a while to build it but will be worth it.
Its goin to be a L---O---N---G range prarrie dog abuser, and still have the power for larger game if wanted, but probably dont want to pack the rifle around. It will be made primarily for bench rest stuff.

[Marlin]

I could bring My Fal, It's not very picky. Beside I need to take it out anyway, It's been giving Me funny looks. :mrgreen:

[Spenser_in_Broomfield]

It's on a weekend, and I only have school Monday-Thrusday, so I should be able to go.:mrgreen:

BYW, anybody have an opinion about using cinder blocks as targets? Ie, would 556 wind up breaking it?

[mr_will]

It's on a weekend, and I only have school Monday-Thrusday, so I should be able to go.:mrgreen:

BYW, anybody have an opinion about using cinder blocks as targets? Ie, would 556 wind up breaking it?

to damn heavy to carry around thats for sure

[2ndChildhood]

It's on a weekend, and I only have school Monday-Thrusday, so I should be able to go.:mrgreen:

BYW, anybody have an opinion about using cinder blocks as targets? Ie, would 556 wind up breaking it?

Oh hell yes it would break it. You'd have a lot of pieces to pick up.

Check out this video "Concealment does not equal cover" http://www.militaryvideos.net/videos.php?videonum=43

[Spenser_in_Broomfield]

Cool vid, thanks for posting that. :oops: Makes me glad I asked first lol

[GearHead]

What about making this a pumpkin shoot.. Close to halloween so pumpkins will be cheap..

[mr_will]

What about making this a pumpkin shoot.. Close to halloween so pumpkins will be cheap..

YES. thats a plan and biodegradable [postal] [postal] [postal]

[Spenser_in_Broomfield]

And reactive... :mrgreen: [postal]

[Marlin]

pumpkin shoot..


November, They'll e even cheaper. :mrgreen:

[KarlPMann]

November is our pumpkin shoot. Karl.

[GearHead]

pumpkin shoot..


November, They'll e even cheaper. :mrgreen:

Last November, all the store's were sold out of pumpkins..

Rethink

[KarlPMann]

I had pumpkins. Anyway, I didn't say to buy them the day before the shoot. Buy them when the supplies appear to be getting low. I got mine a day after halloween on sale. Sit them in the garage where they wont go bad and have them ready for the trunk the morning of the shoot. Karl pumpkinhead Mann. [roll]

[mr_will]

anyone know anyone that grows them. When i lived in ga there was a guy that would give us his watermelons that he couldnt sell. so i figure maybe pumpkins maybe the same way.

[Marlin]

Make sure You put where the Dog can't get to 'em. :roll:

[Driftwood]

You mean you guys would shoot a poor defenseless watermelon??

Watermelons are for eatin'...

:mrgreen:

[mr_will]

You mean you guys would shoot a poor defenseless watermelon??

Watermelons are for eatin'...

:mrgreen:

the watermelons he couldnt sell
I.E. bad ones, ones with holes, or broken
they explode pretty good after a 125gr hornady ballistic tip 30-06 hits them

[blacklabel]

I'll probably be able to get to this shoot.

If anyone lives down south (Pueblo area), head east. When I lived in Cheraw the high school kids would get truck loads of watermelons and throw them all over town because of the surplus. It would get so bad that they would have to use snow plows to clear the roads.

I'm sure that you could find a farmer that would let you take quite a few off their hands.

[mr_will]

im in pueblo west, what part of east

[blacklabel]

Rocky Ford, La Junta, etc.

[2ndChildhood]

Oh man! Wife just reminded me we have a commitment for the 21st. :cry:

[apeman8]

What location is the shooting at?

[Marlin]

The north spot.

[apeman8]

Marlin,
Where is the North spot? Thanks man.

[2ndChildhood]

Marlin,
Where is the North spot? Thanks man.

About 4 threads up from this one is one called

Sticky: Meeting Places / Shoot Locations (http://coloradoshooting.org/ipw-web/bulletin/bb/viewtopic.php?t=2980)

The second to last post has directions and a map.

[apeman8]

2ndChildhood,
Sweet, thank you. Im game.

[Pistol Packing Preacher]

I plan on attending! :P My sister-in-law lives in Allenspark so I will be close by. I do not own an AR-15 [or such] but will just watch the action.

I hope there will be some time to shoot handguns.

Any word on name badges? I think I will make one on the computer with my forum name!!!!

Cu u there.... [postal]

[2ndChildhood]

You'll see pistols & everything else being shot in no particular order.
Here's an example from last shoot:
http://www.filefarmer.com/2/jvnn/robsterclaw/img_4676b.jpg

Our shoots have few rules.

Bring what you got, shoot what you brung.

Be friendly, introduce yourself, share.

Don't forget the "official" rules (http://coloradoshooting.org/ipw-web/bulletin/bb/viewtopic.php?t=4574)

[Pistol Packing Preacher]

Looks like fun! Thanks for the info!

[Spenser_in_Broomfield]

Well, a friend of mine asked me to help him out with a martial arts demo, and I said yes before realizing that it's on the same day as the shoot. Thing 'll probably go from 11 to 2ish, in Broomfield, so I'm screwed.

:cry:

[2ndChildhood]

4 days til the shoot & nobodys talking about it?

Fine wth me since I can't go. It would just make me feel bad anyway.

2C

[devochka]

4 days til the shoot & nobodys talking about it?

I'm ready for it! I just hope it isn't too cold and/or snowy!

_erin

[Scott]

The wife and I will be there (work allowing). I may bring my brother and a buddy with me.

[Pistol Packing Preacher]

Praying for good weather....

[Wallary]

Hey Marlin do you think you could orgainize a group photo at the shoot? I think it would be good P.R. for the club with all the new T-Shirts and Flag. What do you say? http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y220/Tedwantsthemdead/wallaryAR15Avatar.gif [usa]

[blacklabel]

I'll be there with my girlfriend and my new 590a1!

[mr_will]

I still plan on being there. If all goes right I will be there. Dunno how long I will stay. Long enough to destroy some steel targets. :mrgreen: how else are you supposed to spend your birthday.


oh and by the way I don't need a .308 any longer. I gave the ammo to a friend.

[PsychoI3oy]

Part of my sportsman's guide order should be here tomorrow, the other part is ground shipping and may not arrive in time but it's just pistol ammo (of which I have plenty) and a few other things. Hopefully my ARFCOM EE order will get here this week.

Shopping list for Friday at Sportsman's warehouse:

wolf .308
birdshot
target stand (for sighting in, assuming i get the scope/base in time)

?

I just hope this snow melts by then.

[Driftwood]

Praying for good weather....

Amen brother! Let's hope so.

[Marlin]

I'll try Larry, I don't know if I'll be able to do it, The computer and the Camera still aren't on speaking terms. I'll see if anybody else can bring a camera and post it.

[blacklabel]

How does weather effect the get togethers?

[7idl]

How does weather effect the get togethers?

cold only slows us down.. rain and snow on the other hand.....


rain is usually a show stopper. (too muddy to do much of anything)
snow- depends


and overall, consensus is mostly the driving factor.

[Driftwood]

How does weather effect the get togethers?

Ditto what 7 said. Cold won't stop me but snow and rain (especially rain) will.

[devochka]

I'll try Larry, I don't know if I'll be able to do it, The computer and the Camera still aren't on speaking terms. I'll see if anybody else can bring a camera and post it.

I'll be sure to bring my camera! When I run out of ammo, then I'll start the "shooting." :D

_erin

[blacklabel]

Hopefully it'll be a dry weekend then.

[mr_will]

plans changed I wont be there.
My family is taking me out for my Birthday.
Ya'll have fun

[Driftwood]

plans changed I wont be there.
My family is taking me out for my Birthday.
Ya'll have fun

Aw man! And I thought you were going to bring the Pimptacular Hat...

:P

[JGordon]

Is the shoot location easily accesible by a low, thin-tired vehicle? I.E. are all the roads paved and is the parking area free from big rocks?

I'm going to do my best to get there, assuming the weather is cooperative. I need to switch out my summer tires for my all-seasons anyway.

[Scott]

I take my sports car up there, you should be fine. It's right off the side of the highway.

[KarlPMann]

I drive a Celica, it can make it. (Hold the stupid jokes) Karl.

[oddthomas]

9News.com is predicting 40F with clouds on Saturday. Unless it rains I'll be there at 0930. I purchased a folding picnic table at SW yesterday so I can zero a scope and I'll bring some folding lawn chairs with me. This is my first club shoot so I'm not sure what to bring other than lots of ammo [postal]

[devochka]

9News.com is predicting 40F with clouds on Saturday. Unless it rains I'll be there at 0930. I purchased a folding picnic table at SW yesterday so I can zero a scope and I'll bring some folding lawn chairs with me. This is my first club shoot so I'm not sure what to bring other than lots of ammo [postal]

Are you going to be at the shooting location that early, or the meet/convoy location?

_erin

[KarlPMann]

If I were gonna be there, the obligatory cheesy brats... [poke] but since I'm not, just lunch for yourself will suffice. [roll] Eye and ear protection is mandatory, other than that whatever comforts you need for a day in a remote location. Karl.

[chrisguy]

Weather for Allenspark (nearby) according to Weather Channel...

Tonight: Variable clouds with numerous
snow showers or flurries expected. Low
near 25F. Winds NNW at 10 to 20 mph.
Chance of snow 70%. 2 to 4 inches of
snow expected.

Sat: Snow flurries and snow showers.
Cold. High 32F. Winds N at 5 to 10
mph. Chance of snow 60%.

Radio told me the foothills could get up to 9" overnight. :evil:

Not sure about this one, we'll see how it looks in the AM.

[oddthomas]

9News.com is predicting 40F with clouds on Saturday. Unless it rains I'll be there at 0930. I purchased a folding picnic table at SW yesterday so I can zero a scope and I'll bring some folding lawn chairs with me. This is my first club shoot so I'm not sure what to bring other than lots of ammo [postal]

Are you going to be at the shooting location that early, or the meet/convoy location?

_erinSince I live in North Boulder I was just going to show up at the location. But it depends upon the weather. Snow, cold and drizzle don't bother me although it would be nice to see what we're shooting at. Rain on the other hand would be a bummer.

[JGordon]

I drive a Celica, it can make it. (Hold the stupid jokes) Karl.

Hey, I looked at Celicas when I bought my RSX Type S. You'll get no grief from me. :cool:

As long as the weather holds out and I get off my lazy bum and switch to some all-season tires, I'll be there.

[Marlin]

I'm planning on trying to be there about 9-9:30. Tyhat is if everybody knows where it is, if not let Me know and We can meet somewhere.

[Gman]

Would love to go, but am too emotionally and physically drained to get my poop in a group.

[oddthomas]

I'm set to go tomorrow, I picked up another 500rds today. I'm assuming that I can also bring my 9mm, 10/22 and shotgun? Plus my new AR of course. :mrgreen:

[Scott]

Would anyone up north like to comment on the conditions? I may not make it if there is a good snow fall.

[devochka]

Even if there is snow, I'm going.

Are we meeting at the ITT Tech parking lot at I-25 and 84th Ave at 10am?

_erin

[mr_will]

they are calling for up to 8" in that area, so yall have fun in that stuff.

[Gman]

Snowing hard at the house right now. You guys have fun! :cool:

[Marlin]

I don't know, Looking real ugly out there at the moment. Guess I'll see what it looks like at 6.

[KarlPMann]

I just got in. It's ****ing nasty out. I REALLY would not recommend a mountain drive today. Marlin, it just aint worth it. Karl.

[Marlin]

Yea, After checking a few of My weather sites, You may be right. I'm more worrried about the drive up there than I would be of actually being there.

Might be a good day to stay home and do some reloading.

[KarlPMann]

Then we call it now before anyone heads out. The shoot for today is CANCELLED! Karl.

[oddthomas]

Ah well. It's not too bad in Boulder right now. It snowed maybe 1/4" if that. Streets are wet and outside temp is 38F. I'm sure it's much worse in the mountains.

I'll hit Chaos Canyon instead for my weekly practice. :mrgreen:

[trv1911]

Does any one want to join me down in the South location. As a pity shoot. There is still fun to be had and ammo to be wasted.

Lets go: I've got ammo, and outerwear, lets wreck stuff up.


=TRV
=castle rock

[devochka]

Does any one want to join me down in the South location. As a pity shoot. There is still fun to be had and ammo to be wasted.

Lets go: I've got ammo, and outerwear, lets wreck stuff up.


=TRV
=castle rock

Sounds good to me! I'll try to get there. :D

_erin

[Wallary]

I'll probably regret this but, I think I'm going to pass on going to the shoot today. I thought about it this morning and was getting ready then after clearing snow off 5 cars & trucks, feeding and watering the dogs and preparing their dog run. Then shoveling the driveway, sidewalks, and shaking the show off the trees. My lower back was going out and I just went to the Chiropractor last Thursday. I just didn't want to deal with dragging all my shooting epuipment through the deep snow. For the first time in my life im feeling my age. I hope you guys have a good turn out and have lots of fun. I hope to make it to the Pumpkin Shoot at the next shoot. :cry: [postal]

[oddthomas]

I just got back from the Canyon and although the weather was perfect with zero wind the snow with hauling the equipment was a serious PITA. It had 4-6" up there of wet snow.

For some reason I couldn't hit anything today anyways. I've been playing with a cheap scope and I officially gave up on it today. I think I'll stick with my EOTech and leave the scopes off.

[devochka]

http://erinwardphotography.com/2006-10-28/NorthShoot/

These are the pics from the rescheduled shoot. Had a great time!

_erin