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    2013 thunder valley precision shoot dates

    Tom just called and asked me to post the following schedule change: The OHIO 1000/MILE MATCH 1&2 scheduled for Saturday April 13th is being postponed due to weather delays in preparing the range for a full match. I suspect that he was unable get a full set of target holders correctly set on...
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    2013 thunder valley precision shoot dates

    Bring a notebook and pen for capturing your dope If you have a tablet or smart phone consider a ballistic app like Shooter (about $10 ) to calculate wind and bullet drop Bipod for the rifle rear shooting bag to help with a supported prone or bench position. Marcy
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    2013 thunder valley precision shoot dates

    Normally this is the normal Imtimidator augmented with additional targets that go to I think 2200 or 2400 yards
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    Thunder Valley Precision - Ohio 2012 Schedule

    Please check the new Thunder Valley 2013 schedule that is posted as a new thread. Matches and open range scheduled through September March looks like: MARCH 9th OPEN RANGE 10th OPEN RANGE 16th CLOSED 17th CLOSED 23rd INTIMIDATOR/EXTREME 24th HEAD HUNTER 30th OPEN RANGE
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    Thunder Valley Precision - Ohio 2012 Schedule

    FYI I talked with Tom two points: 1. Open range next Saturday and Sunday 3/9/2013 and 3/10/2013 2. They are working on the 2013 season schedule this weekend Enjoy Marcy
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    Thunder Valley Precision - Ohio 2012 Schedule

    Re: Thunder Valley Precision - Ohio 2012 Schedule I just talked with Tom and there will be open range on Sunday (2/10/2013). It will start at the usual time.
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    M&M Tactical Long range and ar pistol comp

    Re: M&M Tactical Long range and ar pistol comp I just talked to Tom and he said that there will also be open range this Sunday (2/10/2013). Starts at the usual time.
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    Thunder Valley Precision - Ohio 2012 Schedule

    Re: Thunder Valley Precision - Ohio 2012 Schedule TVP is going through some growing pains with Tom now doing much more direct gunsmithing and is also working to improve and increase his retail operation. He also has been very good at keeping something going every weekend. I really like the...
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    Thunder Valley Precision - Ohio 2012 Schedule

    Re: Thunder Valley Precision - Ohio 2012 Schedule A very fun day indeed. We brought a couple of new (and young) shooters. Kara had never shot a gun but had a very good time. We helper her with dope and scope setup and had her shoot the 100 yard steps out to 1000 yards. She hit her first 1000...
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    Rifle Scopes Schmidt and Bender...

    Re: Schmidt and Bender... There is nothing wrong with MOA turrets as long as you get a moa reticle. Its crossing units (mil reticle and MOA turrets) that causes unnecessary conversion. If the people you normally shoot with and help with spotting all use Mils (mine don't) you probably win by...
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    Rifle Scopes Schmidt and Bender...

    Re: Schmidt and Bender... Depending on the scope you have you may want to upgrade a bit, but not necessarily to a very premium scope. Scope features that have helped me. Turrets and reticule with the same units. I choose MOA and 1/4 MOA but might have been better off with Mils since more...
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    Thunder Valley Precision - Ohio 2011 Schedule

    Re: Thunder Valley Precision - Ohio 2011 Schedule I'll add my kudos to the guys at Thunder Valley for a really good Newbie Shoot on Saturday. I had a great time and was impressed with all the great people. Since no one else has described the new shooter's day in any detail, I'll try to...
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    Thunder Valley Precision - Ohio 2011 Schedule

    Re: Thunder Valley Precision - Ohio 2011 Schedule The weather of today's intimidator practice match was markedly inproved from last week. Winds moderated a bit from last week and from yesterday, the highest I measured was about 13 mph. I shot very badly but learned about a lot of things that...
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    Thunder Valley Precision - Ohio 2011 Schedule

    Re: Thunder Valley Precision - Ohio 2011 Schedule I showed up for my second shoot at TVP today I was bit worried about my lack of good rain gear. It was a thoroughly nasty day with near constant rain and 15-25 mph winds. Most of the guys decided to enjoy the training possibilities of...
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    Thunder Valley Precision - Ohio 2011 Schedule

    Re: Thunder Valley Precision - Ohio 2011 Schedule Regarding can I play too. In fact I went and played yesterday at the match. I had a good time, but felt more than a little bit humbled at some of the people's skill. It was a great learning experience for someone who never took a shot...
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    Thunder Valley Precision - Ohio 2011 Schedule

    Re: Thunder Valley Precision - Ohio 2011 Schedule " ONLY MEN who have and can shoot a PERFECT" Can I play too? Marcy