Not sure why you posted that Jim, it's out of date and it's not from an official source.Quote:
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Not sure why you posted that Jim, it's out of date and it's not from an official source.Quote:
Originally Posted by jim
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Originally Posted by HoneyBadger
Out of date story, mentions fire ban until X day. Read the story and see the info at bottom. I believe quoting usually is from an official source
Question asked about about fire ban, there are shooters in NOCO who would like to know when they can shoot on public land. Not limited to you el paso guys
South site was busy this morning.[Beer]
must have just missed you. i think we got there a couple after 12 and that first area was empty. and the next area up was there all afternoon doing some kind of drills or something.Quote:
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howd the new gun shoot?
I'm sorry, I got thinking this thread was just about the south site... my bad! [Abused]Quote:
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Were you the one running the drills shouting "BLUE! TRIANGLE! SQUARE!"?? Whoever that was, it sounded like fun. I wanted to go introduce myself, but we kind of ran out of time.Quote:
Originally Posted by roman gnome
It shoots alright. We got a diamondback DB9. I can shoot it with no issues, but when she shoots it, it FTFs almost every round. I watched her shoot almost 50rds like this and I can't figure out why... very frustrating for her to say the least. I want to say that she is limp wristing or just not holding it tight enough, but her hands had red imprints of the grips and from where I was standing, I couldn't see any obvious problems. I'm not sure what the problem is. She has incredibly small hands, so maybe she just needs a smaller caliber, but I'm not sure. The best thing happened though: She isn't very confident with her new gun (because she couldn't get it to feed reliably!), but she did finally admit that she really liked shooting my AR, and when I halfway jokingly suggested that she would have to get her own AR to shoot, she was very open to the idea.. maybe even a little excited. [Love1]Quote:
Originally Posted by Notorius
Forgive my ignorance...but what is the south site? I am in the Springs too...and always looking for a safe place to shoot.
Anyone know of any backcountry areas that are allowing fire?
No, that wasn't us. We drove up into the back area.Quote:
Originally Posted by HoneyBadger
And a giant thanks to whoever left all the 45acp brass on the ground...
cleaned it, sized it and reloaded it all last night! [Beer]
Nice find! (and thanks for picking up other people's 'trash')Quote:
Originally Posted by roman gnome
Where I was shooting, there was only a little bit of .22lr brass, but nothing reloadable and no trash. I always try to pick up as much brass as I can, even though I don't have a reloading setup yet. I keep brass in 1 gallon plastic gatorade bottles and I have 2 gallons of .223/5.56 brass, 1.5 gallon of 6.8 brass, and 1 gallon of 9mm brass. Someday I'll get a reloading station...
i've been watching the the usda.gov website to see if they will ever lift the shooting ban for pawnee. i called 970-295-6600 as provided on the website but the number is disconnected? i was hoping to to make it up there on sunday. any of you guys know a different number to call?
BEAST556 went there last week (wed?) he said there were signs all over stating NO FIREARMS / SHOOTINGQuote:
Originally Posted by JMBD2112
Without any rainfall since last week i doubt we will see any shooting until Sept.
Good thing i belong to a range.
i know i need to sac up and join a range too, i just put this together and have no where to shoot it.http://i.imgur.com/i00Tr.jpg
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That's purdy! [Beer]
any word on squaw pass , south site , pine junction or pike?
so i finally was able to reach somebody at the pawnee office today and the lady took my e-mail adress and said she would let me know when the ban was rescinded, so i will update this if i hear anything soon.
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South site is definitely open for business. The nearest shooting ban is more than 5 miles to the South.
right on ! thanks honeybadger [Beer]Quote:
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how far out can you shoot at the south site?
On my home today spotted a few "No Shooting, violators will be prosecuted" signs here in Clear Creek Co.
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Don't hold your breath.
i'm not, she basically said the same thing, we would have to get several days of rain for it to be lifted.Quote:
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I was wondering the same thingQuote:
Originally Posted by JMBD2112
The main spot is about 100 yds, and there are several spots by the entrance that are 40-80 yrds, but there are a few places back a little ways that can reach out to about 200. Bring a laser rangefinder if you have one.Quote:
Originally Posted by JMBD2112
just received an email from dianna moore at the forest service that the shooting ban has been lifted. just thought i would spread the word.
I hope you are right, but they havent changed it on the forest website yet.
the e-mail i received about an hour ago:
Hi folks! Good news – the shooting ban has been rescinded, effective August 2, 2012, on the Arapaho and Roosevelt National Forests and the PAWNEE NATIONAL GRASSLAND! Target shooting will be allowed beginning tomorrow. Just remember – everyone who’s been wanting to target shoot may be out there all at the same time. Use caution, be sure to let folks know where you are so they are not shooting toward you, and be sure you are not shooting their way. Also, Just a reminder: use caution if you are using steel jacket/steel core ammunition, as those will still cause sparks and could cause a fire. No exploding targets or tracer rounds, as those are not allowed to be used on public land at all.
Also, we will have researchers out on the grassland from time to time, so scope the areas out to be sure you’re not shooting the research and range folks! We appreciate that!
Have a safe and fun weekend!
Dianna J. Moore
Visitor Information Specialist
Pawnee National Grassland
Arapaho/Roosevelt National Forests
660 O Street
Greeley, CO 80631
970-346-5001
www.fs.usda.gov/arp
That sounds like good news indeed!
Man, I just got back from chambers lake this afternoon. They had a ton of fire ban and no shooting signs up still. We did have a lot if rain up there, so I didn't understand the need for the ban. If you are going up there, watch out for mudslides
I'm impressed and surprised. only 7 days since i posted it might be longer.
Now i can shoot with those folks who do not belong to a range, yeah
From the USDA Site: http://www.fs.usda.gov/detail/arp/al...d=fsm91_058163
- Fire Restrictions Lifted Date(s): Aug 2, 2012
Stage I Fire Restrictions and related restrictions on discharging firearms have been lifted on the on the Arapaho and Roosevelt National Forests and Pawnee National Grassland (ARP). It is important to remember that conditions can change quickly. Please continue to be careful with every fire, and make sure campfires are completely out before your leave them. Some Counties may still have restrictions place that affect campfires, shooting and other activities on the National Forests System lands know before you go.
Before target shooting please visit www.fs.usda.gov/goto/arp/targetshooting for information on rules, regulations, target restrictions and local closures.
So shooting in arapahoe national forest is allowed.....cool.
Thanks for the update
Joe
Nice 007..... [Beer]
Awesome. I'm sure we'll see some of you at Pawnee this weekend. Be safe!
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really leaning on this one [Beer]
Yeah probably, but you have to try! [Beer]Quote:
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If you're out there this weekend and see a blue trailblazer with a new sticker on the back window, stop by and say hi.
will do... I may go Saturday[Beer]Quote:
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going saturday too, give me a call mike if you want to meet upQuote:
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It's so on... [Tooth]Quote:
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I'll give you a call tomorrow for sure.... I'm trying to get some things together having it be a some what last minute thing[Coffee] [Beer]
alright, thats great news!!! Now I can get my grandson and grand nephews out shooting before the grandson goes back home from his summer visit.
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