Thunder Valley precision
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I seemed to notice this yesterday. A couple gentlemen had setups 5-6k before accounting for the Gen3 Razor HD to top it off, and they were seemingly happy just shooting steel at 600.
Meanwhile, I’m over here with the basics, Savage 110, Diamondback Tactical, and FGMM and l got a new record for myself. 3 of 5 rounds center mass on a 1000 yard sillohuette. (Kinda new to the long range stuff so I’m happy.)
That being said that’s what I think is neat about this hobby. As long as your interested in actually learning the science and fundamentals, there are price points for every person if they’re comfortable with paying said price. And MOSTLY people are very welcoming.
Yes Tom does rent the entire range out for a day.
Email him for price and availability. [email protected]
Email him for price and availability. [email protected]
The new pavilion sits on a small mound, is to the left and a little behind the main pavilion. A new dirt berm isolates the two pavilions from each other.
Good question. 20 benches and an equal amount of prone positions under the main pavilion. The new pavilion will have 5 benches and several prone positions. The new arena has three shooting positions. Plus a 100 sight-in target with one bench and prone positions too.
No but there are 4inch orange clays on every berm.
I regularly shoot at clays on the 1000 yd berm. Much more of a challenge than a 12x12 steel plate at 1000yds.
I regularly shoot at clays on the 1000 yd berm. Much more of a challenge than a 12x12 steel plate at 1000yds.
Try alternative positionsNo but there are 4inch orange clays on every berm.
I regularly shoot at clays on the 1000 yd berm. Much more of a challenge than a 12x12 steel plate at 1000yds.
Awesome. I did see the pistol pit and steel uspsa targets. Guess I'm gonna have to drag my carry optics rig and couple hundos of 9mm as well.
Thanks for your work today....made it a really pleasant experience. I wish I would have shot better in Match 2 & 3....but I'll take my first 1 mile paper target win in Match 1 and be happy
If you go to their website and look at the Schedule you will usually see Open Range days on a Saturday and/or Sunday...with the events taking some of the weekends. If you want to shoot during the week...just call...or email. If he isn't out cutting the field with the tractor...or doing work on the berms...or heck...even taking a vacation....then you can call and if says yes...he will be there...then you can shoot regular hours for the regular price.
I'll be there somewhere around 10am tomorrow to get rid of some 4 day old powder
Also...going in the middle of the week if you can...is the way to go. When it is warm outside...it can get really crowded on the weekends.
I'll be there somewhere around 10am tomorrow to get rid of some 4 day old powder
Also...going in the middle of the week if you can...is the way to go. When it is warm outside...it can get really crowded on the weekends.
Looking at dec 2/3. Driving from upstate NY to Iowa for a whitetail hunt. Range isn't to far off interstate 90/80.
Cool, how much is it? hourly or daily rate?
How much to rent out? I could probably never get my unit to do it, but we get MWR funds and could make the trip to sling some lead, we have a few shooters and a lot of hunters.
How much to rent out? I could probably never get my unit to do it, but we get MWR funds and could make the trip to sling some lead, we have a few shooters and a lot of hunters.
Cheap compared to my local rates. I think $30 a day for nonMembers
Currently you can shoot two 18" round pieces at 1 mile...and hopefully the 12" square plate is back up at 1 mile....so I think I have this right:
Steel with berms behind at:
200
300
400
500
600
700
1000
Steel to the right of the 1000 large berm at:
1100
1200
Steel at 1760 yards.
Soon to be another berm built at I think 2200 yards...don't know if there needs to be a qualification to shoot that distance...from another shooting location.
While you guys were at work today....I put in a little work myself
I couldn’t find descriptions of the events on the TVP website. I figured out that GBA is the Global Benchrest Association, but what is the Head Hunter?
I think if you read this persons experience at TVP...it will answer most...if not all of the questions you will have about Head Hunter and Intimidator matches at TVP.
http://heelsandhandguns.com/2013/05/results-intimidator-head-hunter-thunder-valley-precision/
Awesome time at TVP. My buddy took his 6.5 CM out to mile w Hornady factory 140. Im not a CM fan but i do have a new found respect for the cartridge. Friday evening we had 3 directional wind (full flag wind on the first 2 flags and 1/4 flag at a mile) and he was able to make multiple hits at a mile. I ran my 338 LM AI w some Hornady 285 ELD and Berger 300 OTM. Berger's won the battle. Made many hits at a mile but the 300 Berger's were more constant w min vertical.
Saturday morning we had much calmer conditions. 6.5 CM, 7 Max and 338 LM AI all had multiple hits at the mile mark. Looks like the 2500 target is set up and hope to get out w the 338 LM AI.
Saturday morning we had much calmer conditions. 6.5 CM, 7 Max and 338 LM AI all had multiple hits at the mile mark. Looks like the 2500 target is set up and hope to get out w the 338 LM AI.
So, I get a call Saturday while I was at work. It was the frantic ramblings of one of my steel plate buddies at TVP....seems someone was out their smacking him around real good. He asked if I could please stop...I was like..."Steely...I'm at work dude... 3 and a half hours away...it ain't me...so deal with it." Dude was crying. @BCX I guess you hit him hard and often. I'll show up in two weeks and really pound his ass.
338 LM AI w 300 Berger's hits hard at a mile. 14 mil elevation. Looked like a few people were attempting to shoot at paper at a mile. Seen random shots dropping short off to my right.
My spare barrel should be here in a few months. Bartlein GT finished at 1-8 for Warner Flatlines. I will have it ready for the spring and hope to make it for some 2500 yard shooting.
My spare barrel should be here in a few months. Bartlein GT finished at 1-8 for Warner Flatlines. I will have it ready for the spring and hope to make it for some 2500 yard shooting.
Usually what people are doing...is they think those big target backers at 1 mile...are the actual steel targets....and they can't understand why the steel doesn't move when they think they shoot them. The 18" steel rounds....you can hear when you hit them....many seconds later.
On the Bartlein...don't forget to get the NEW 400MOD material....will probably double the round life of your barrel.
Maybe one day I'll see you out there...and my 300PRC and your 338 LM AI can battle it out at some distance.
Hahahaha that was definitely me. I had no idea. There’s no orientation! I also went through 33 rounds from the 7 SAUM before discovering the scope rail was loose. All a good learning experience.
That was you on Sat shooting at the paper backers? I was wondering what was going on. That was my first time shooting there and its pretty relaxed. We got the last hour in on friday before closing time. Dropped $60 in and shot. Our local long range charges $30 a hour.
What can I say. It’s hard to see at that distance! Makes more sense now.
I used to think the following comment was complete and utter bullshit...until I did it too..... wait until you are breaking clays at 1 mile! ZCO 5-27...was set on 18x and the mirage disappeared...bam....clays broken.
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