Member Link Up Anyone from Connecticut?

[MBass300]

Re: Anyone from Connecticut?

Yeah, unless youre shooting pistol or pellet guns, 50 yards is hardly worth leaving the house for. I've heard rumors of a 300yd range somewhere in the Greenwich area. Don't know if there's anything to it, but if there is, I'll bet it's expensive.

 

[kd185]

Re: Anyone from Connecticut?

my 50bmg

Quantico @ 1,000 yards

Quantico @ 1,000 yards with some help

Quantico in the rain

and what it takes to get there

 

[MBass300]

Re: Anyone from Connecticut?

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: kd185</div><div class="ubbcode-body">my 50bmg

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What rifle is that? Is that an AR lower reciever?

 

[Rob01]

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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Quote:</div><div class="ubbcode-body">
and what it takes to get there

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Nah you can get there with less

What lower is that?

 

[kd185]

Re: Anyone from Connecticut?

the lower started out as a single shot (no mag well) 70% rough casting that i finished

the upper is a bohica 36" MKII

 

[hodds]

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Hi guys, let me know the next time you go to the range. Just got an aiaw .308 i would love to try long range. Bought it because a friend has a large piece of land real close by and could get out to 300yrds. Just got it zeroed in at 100yrs last sunday, my first outing with it. Police shut us down the next day. don't think we will be able to shoot there any more. I am pissed to say the least. Any way, would love to try some long range. never shot out past 100 or so. I could surely use some pointers from you guys. thanks
Ken

 

[Rob01]

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Where you at Ken?

 

[hodds]

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Hi Rob I am near the new haven area. Had a great spot to shoot, me and a few other guys, i think we are done shooting there at least for a little while. might have to get some suppressors!! Where are you located Rob?

 

[Rob01]

Re: Anyone from Connecticut?

Up in the Groton area. Got a 400 yard range at Ledyard Sportsman's Club. No need for suppressors but they are nice to have.

 

[hodds]

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Rob, sent you a pm

 

[MBass300]

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Rob,
Always a hood time shooting with you. Stopped in to see Rob at CTF&T on the way home. He really has some great prices on ammo.
(I had to replace the stuff I used today). He tried to sell me a Barrett 98-Bravo.LOL
Thanks again for all your help today.
Looking forward to May 13th.
Take it easy,
Matt

 

[benjaminzero]

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Matt,
PEMI shoot? See you there! Looking forward to shooting with you guys again.
-Ben

 

[MBass300]

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Ben,
Glad youre going to make it. I have a feeling it's going to be very educational, and a lot of fun. Let me know if you want to car-pool to save some $. I'll probably go up the night before and come back either Thursday night or Friday morning.
Take it easy.

 

[mdobson]

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I am new to the forums, but not CT! I am patiently awaiting on my Remington 700 with AWC silencer to come in, then i will need a place to shoot beyond 100 YDS.... I am a member at Windsor Marksmans Association, with a 100 YD range...If only Blue Trail would reopen the 200 YD range, then i would head there....

 

[MBass300]

Re: Anyone from Connecticut?

From one Matt to another, welcome to the forum! Ct is definiely lacking in the "long range" category.
Check out the thread "NE Tactical shooting skills class at PEMI, NH".
The class was a great time. Hopefully they're be another one soon. Lots of room to "stretch the legs", and also learned some drills you can practice at 100yds to keep from getting bored. PEMI is a bit of a haul, but well worth it.
Also, I think theres a club in Bristol that has almost 300yds, but I don't know about the membership.
Might want to send BigBrother a PM and sign up on the N.E. Tactical Group on Yahoo. I'm sure there'll be some more "outings" in the near future.

 

[Rob01]

Re: Anyone from Connecticut?

Always Ledyard's 400 yards also.

 

[mdobson]

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Thanks for the info Matt, and appreciate the welcoming to the board! I will defiantly check out Pemi, NH info.

Rob, from what i heard, Ledyard has some issues with the rifle range, and it was possibly shutdown? i hope not....

 

[Rob01]

Re: Anyone from Connecticut?

It was for about a year but opened up again last year after some modifications. I can assure you it's open now. I have been a member there for about 12 years now.

 

[petemahern]

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hey kd85, from seymour here. used to shoot on my hill, across from actors colony inn. not living there anymore. where do you shoot?

 

[MBass300]

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Armed Daddy,
When are you going to pick up that new rifle of yours?
Congradulations in advance.

 

[Lburt]

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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Rob01</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Got a 400 yard range up in Ledyard. Can set up a range day sometime if people want.</div></div>That would be fantastic; I would enjoy the opportunity to meet you.

 

[John D.]

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Jeez, missed this. New here. I THINK I know Mountain Man from another forum a long time ago.

Raised in Orange, live in W. Hartford, member at Metacon.

Joined here because I'm getting into the precision rifle over the M4 for my casual shooting. My Lord, the info here. I read for hours.

I use a LT 16" OBR and a EDM SS-97 .408. Sold my AIAWM .338 and bought an EDM barrel/bolt in .338 yesterday for the SS-97.

Just want to get a 7.62 bolt gun and after reading here, looks like a Tac Ops Tango 51 but I'm still thinking.

Anyway, this is a stupidly expensive hobby but it keeps me out of bars.

 

[MBass300]

Re: Anyone from Connecticut?

conndcj,
Welcome aboard! Sounds like you've got some pretty fine taste in rifles!
I just started getting into precision rifle myself back in February.
Like you I've benn doing a lot of reading and learning (and shopping LOL) here on the forum. Beware the "for sale" section.
It's just way to easy to spend $ on gear.
What do they have for yardage at Metacon?

 

[John D.]

Re: Anyone from Connecticut?

Thank you!

Metacon has unfortunately only 100 yds. There were plans for a 500 yd range as the club has the land. Those plans were delayed by a civil lawsuit by the club's neighbors. While the club won the suit convincingly, we expended hundreds of thousands of dollars. The range was put on hold while finances recover. We are still hopeful that it will become a reality.

And yes, the EE here is the most dangerous place on the Net.

 

[jonemtp]

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conndcj, welcome to the Hide!

 

[MBass300]

Re: Anyone from Connecticut?

500 yds would be great! Too bad the club has a bunch of pain-in-the-ass neighbors. You know how happy I would be if a club near me wanted to open up a 500yd range?
I guess that's the problem with Ct: not enough people like us.

 

[MBass300]

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jonemtp,
How's it going? Haven't seen you in awhile.
Been busy shooting, I hope?

 

[jonemtp]

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Hey Matt. I get to the range every ten days or so. I think we are about due for another range day with the Connecticut 'Hide members.

 

[MBass300]

Re: Anyone from Connecticut?

I was up at Blue Trail last Sunday. Haven't been there in forever. Another "Hide shoot" sounds good to me. Hopefully my Viper PST gets here soon. I'm getting antsy.
Let me know when you want to meet up. I plan on doing as much shooting as possible this summer.

 

[Rob01]

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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: jonemtp</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I think we are about due for another range day with the Connecticut 'Hide members.</div></div>

Sounds good to me.

 

[MBass300]

Re: Anyone from Connecticut?

Just finished up a big job at work and will be doing some fill in stuff for the next 2 weeks. I can take off pretty much any day this week or next week if anyone wants to meet up and do some shooting. Send me a PM if you're interested.

 

[ChrisNCT]

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I am up for an outing with my AR50. I would love to see what it's like past 100 yards. A direct hit on a steel plate at let's say 400 yards or more would make me very happy! I am simple to please!

 

[MBass300]

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Rob,
Any chance you have some range time coming up this week?
I've been talking to Ben, and he's looking to get out too.

 

[MBass300]

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Hey Chris,
You definitely need to stretch the legs on that rifle, now that you have it scoped up again. See you at the meeting on Wednesday.

 

[Rob01]

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Maybe Wednesday but unfortunately .50s are banned on our range.

 

[ChrisNCT]

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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Rob01</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Maybe Wednesday but unfortunately .50s are banned on our range.</div></div>

Figures.. let me guess .338LM is acceptable? Lot less boom in those..heh heh.

 

[MBass300]

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Rob,
Wednesday would work for me. Just send me a PM and let me know if it's a go.
I'll PM you my cell# too.

 

[Rob01]

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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: ChrisNCT</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Figures.. let me guess .338LM is acceptable? Lot less boom in those..heh heh.</div></div>

Yup. 338 is fine. Just no 50 BMG

 

[E3C3H3O3]

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Hello CT shooters, new shooter here looking to get some range time in with some guys that know what they are doing. I was speaking with Matt (Semour Gunz) a littleand he dirrected me here. You all got any range time coming up. I would love to see that 400 yard range in Ledyard, actually lived in Ledyard for my first 3 and a half years.

 

[MBass300]

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How's it going man? Glad to see someone revive this thread. All the other states were starting to put Ct to shame.lol
Looking forward to getting out and doing some shooting with you soon. May be going out week after next. I'll send to a pm once I check in with Rob an see what his schedule is like.

 

[E3C3H3O3]

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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Semour Gunz</div><div class="ubbcode-body">How's it going man? Glad to see someone revive this thread. All the other states were starting to put Ct to shame.lol
Looking forward to getting out and doing some shooting with you soon. May be going out week after next. I'll send to a pm once I check in with Rob an see what his schedule is like. </div></div>

Hopefully not the weekend that I am going to be in Vegas, going to vegas 10/6 to 10/13

 

[Iamironman]

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New guy checking in. I usually shoot at either High Rock, or Blue Trails. I'd love to check out that range in Ledyard some day. It's been a while, but I've talked to Rob over on another site a few times.

 

[MBass300]

Re: Anyone from Connecticut?

Welcome to the Hide! I live about 10 minutes from High Rock and shoot there pretty regularly. I have my membership application in, but I'm still on the waiting list.
Let me know if you ever want to meet up and do some shooting, or if Rob can arrange a range day up in Ledyard, we can carpool.

 

[Rob01]

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Thursday the 7th would work for me for a range day. Anyone else?

 

[Iamironman]

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Rob, I'm off that day.

 

[benjaminzero]

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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Rob01</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Thursday the 7th would work for me for a range day. Anyone else?</div></div>

I'm down like a fat kid on a see-saw... I can be there...

 

[E3C3H3O3]

Re: Anyone from Connecticut?

Damn you all, I leave for Vegas on the 6th, oh well, have a good time shooting, maybe next time

 

[Rob01]

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Don't worry there will be other days. The range isn't going anywhere.

Ok lets plan for the 7th at say 11am? Ironman where you coming from?

 

[jonemtp]

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If anyone is interested I will be at my range, the New Haven Sportsmans Club in North Guilford this Monday the 4th at 10 am. 200 yard max. Email me or PM here on the Hide.

 

[Iamironman]

Re: Anyone from Connecticut?

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: jonemtp</div><div class="ubbcode-body">If anyone is interested I will be at my range, the New Haven Sportsmans Club in North Guilford this Monday the 4th at 10 am. 200 yard max. Email me or PM here on the Hide. </div></div>

I'd like to check that out at a later date since I wont be getting home from work until 7am on Monday.