So many of you know I got that surprise Christmas divorce in 2017 and got the house for two years (I'm STILL grateful and appreciative of all you guys did to come together to pull my ass out of the fire, you have no idea). Well, I've been saving (for a down payment I won't be needing) and it's been over one year now and I'm looking for something. Not much available in WA unless you've got $500,000+ for the most basic of house that isn't a shithole. But in economically depressed Aberdeen, prices are totally different. It's a very unique area regarding housing prices. Now I'm disabled and my buddy is gonna drive trucks so work in that area isn't a problem. Trips to Seattle for doctor appt.'s will suck but I know a guy that goes through worse and maybe it won't be all that bad.
Anyway, what's there to do there? Any long ranges? Open land you can just go shoot at? What about .50BMG and 1 mile+ ranges or just a good open spot where you can shoot that far? I really need some advice about the area from some folks who live/have lived there. I also may start a little firearms business but that's neither here nor there at the moment. I just wanna know what I can about the are and what options there are regarding long range shooting.
If land is cheap enough, I'm cool with forming some kind of group, maybe start a shooting club, where we all pay membership dues which are used to maintain and pay for the range. Nothing fancy, just simple and safe. If there's enough guys in the general area maybe this can work, founding our own shooting club with our own rules. I'm optimistic I guess and I feel that if we pooled our money towards needed resources like this we'd be a LOT better off.
I don't have much choice. It's this or spend months and months looking for something that'll work, but won't be as new or in as good condition as these houses and likely need work and money invested to make it work. Some of these houses are among some of the best deals I found on average across the US --I'd be hard pressed to find a similar house in AL or TN for the same price. My limit I wanna spend is $200k but I'll go a little higher if it's something worth considering.
Any help is greatly appreciated.
And when I DO move, I'll be taking some of you up on those offers to help move! I could sure use it, it's just me with a trashed back, knees and feet and my old team mate, another vet who has a fucked up shoulder. Between the two of us I'm pretty sure you could assemble one man ready to go. But it don't work like that. So I'll be boxing up as much as possible prior, the really heavy shit will be moved by safe movers, and and I'll grill out burgers, steaks, whatever you guys want, and I'll get some good beers and I may even raffle off or otherwise do a drawing for some small prize just as an added thank you. I'll try to make whatever it is something nice, something useful, maybe ammo? I just really wanna show my appreciation and thanks towards anyone who answers the call. I don't want anyone out money, so if you were to bring sleeping bags or blankets, I have a couple air mattresses and an empty room for guests. No need for a hotel unless you want it and I'm paying for all the food. In short, just bring gloves and your ass in gear and I'll take care of the rest!
As soon as I know though, have a date, could be weeks, could be up to 3 months I guess, I'll let you all know so we can coordinate and see what happens. Even if just a couple of you guys showed up it would be a tremendous help indeed. And there shouldn't be any reason anyone needs to fly in from across country (though you are most certainly welcome if you just want to!).
Anyway, what's there to do there? Any long ranges? Open land you can just go shoot at? What about .50BMG and 1 mile+ ranges or just a good open spot where you can shoot that far? I really need some advice about the area from some folks who live/have lived there. I also may start a little firearms business but that's neither here nor there at the moment. I just wanna know what I can about the are and what options there are regarding long range shooting.
If land is cheap enough, I'm cool with forming some kind of group, maybe start a shooting club, where we all pay membership dues which are used to maintain and pay for the range. Nothing fancy, just simple and safe. If there's enough guys in the general area maybe this can work, founding our own shooting club with our own rules. I'm optimistic I guess and I feel that if we pooled our money towards needed resources like this we'd be a LOT better off.
I don't have much choice. It's this or spend months and months looking for something that'll work, but won't be as new or in as good condition as these houses and likely need work and money invested to make it work. Some of these houses are among some of the best deals I found on average across the US --I'd be hard pressed to find a similar house in AL or TN for the same price. My limit I wanna spend is $200k but I'll go a little higher if it's something worth considering.
Any help is greatly appreciated.
And when I DO move, I'll be taking some of you up on those offers to help move! I could sure use it, it's just me with a trashed back, knees and feet and my old team mate, another vet who has a fucked up shoulder. Between the two of us I'm pretty sure you could assemble one man ready to go. But it don't work like that. So I'll be boxing up as much as possible prior, the really heavy shit will be moved by safe movers, and and I'll grill out burgers, steaks, whatever you guys want, and I'll get some good beers and I may even raffle off or otherwise do a drawing for some small prize just as an added thank you. I'll try to make whatever it is something nice, something useful, maybe ammo? I just really wanna show my appreciation and thanks towards anyone who answers the call. I don't want anyone out money, so if you were to bring sleeping bags or blankets, I have a couple air mattresses and an empty room for guests. No need for a hotel unless you want it and I'm paying for all the food. In short, just bring gloves and your ass in gear and I'll take care of the rest!
As soon as I know though, have a date, could be weeks, could be up to 3 months I guess, I'll let you all know so we can coordinate and see what happens. Even if just a couple of you guys showed up it would be a tremendous help indeed. And there shouldn't be any reason anyone needs to fly in from across country (though you are most certainly welcome if you just want to!).
