But you have to qualify "if" there's enough other people qualified to open the range, to get some dope on your rifle. Unbelievable.
But you have to qualify "if" there's enough other people qualified to open the range, to get some dope on your rifle. Unbelievable.
Just asked the MD. You do not have to be qualified at 600 to shoot the match.
Sweet. So I'm paying the club for a useless membership but I can shoot in matches.
Haha! I guess. I still have not shot at Manatee so I am not familiar with their process.
I know Kyle has been fighting to get this match going since last Aug and I am glad he was successful.
Well my ammo showed up Friday afternoon so I'm all ready for a day of fun, what time are you guys going to heading out to the range.
I'll be there first thing
I'll be there first thing
FYI post. I was there yesterday. The club is now operating under summer hours, 7 - 3 rather than 9 - 5. Qualification for shooting at 600 is shooting a 6" group or less at 300 and knowing the dope to get to 600. There is steel at 200 and 300 on the public line. Every distance on the public line has huge berms now.
The PRS match is the 1st Sunday of every month so the next is the 5th of August. The 600 line should be open after the match.
The PRS match is the 1st Sunday of every month so the next is the 5th of August. The 600 line should be open after the match.
I check the thread occasionally.
FYI, Happy Jack passed and the range is having a celebration of life for him tomorrow midday.
James,
Still alive, maybe not kicking as much as i would like.
Sorry I have not checked in as it looks like there is renewed interest in getting back over there and dealing with the new regime.
Let me know when you are planning your next visit and i will synch up.
Sorry to learn of Jack's death.
He was very generous with his time and a good humored man.
Greg,
Great to hear from you.
I have been a lot busier than I'd like but i need to earn $$$ so. ..
I have been neglecting my shooting though and want to resume regular outings.
I'm still running .308s but also picked a 6.5 CM and a couple fast twist .243s. None of the latter have been exercised like they should.
Hope you and Celia are well and envy your bold move west!
Great to hear from you.
I have been a lot busier than I'd like but i need to earn $$$ so. ..
I have been neglecting my shooting though and want to resume regular outings.
I'm still running .308s but also picked a 6.5 CM and a couple fast twist .243s. None of the latter have been exercised like they should.
Hope you and Celia are well and envy your bold move west!
Jeff; great to hear from you, too.
"Bold move West...", has a nice ring to it. Getting out of NY was mandatory. The high desert is an entirely different world. The thing about this part of AZ is that it's a lot like Florida; most of the people started out in another state.
Still shooting .260, same old Ghost Dancer. Really getting hooked on ARs, two 24" Stag Model 6's and three 16" Uppers.
Recently cobbled up a pair of Savage 24" 11VT's, identical except for chambering, 223 and 308.
223 at 600yd is the bees' knees.
Finally bought a handgun, Ruger American Pistol 9 Pro. Looking at the LCR9, may outfit the household with them.
Latest additions to the house, Granddaughter 21, just started yesterday as bartender at the VFW. Daughter and Grandson 19 arriving first week of October, both staying for good. Great to get the family o/o the Cuomo Evil Empire State.
The Quarters will be a tad packed for the near future, but having the young 'uns near to hand will be a very refreshing experience for this Elder Fart.
Best to you and yours.
Greg
"Bold move West...", has a nice ring to it. Getting out of NY was mandatory. The high desert is an entirely different world. The thing about this part of AZ is that it's a lot like Florida; most of the people started out in another state.
Still shooting .260, same old Ghost Dancer. Really getting hooked on ARs, two 24" Stag Model 6's and three 16" Uppers.
Recently cobbled up a pair of Savage 24" 11VT's, identical except for chambering, 223 and 308.
223 at 600yd is the bees' knees.
Finally bought a handgun, Ruger American Pistol 9 Pro. Looking at the LCR9, may outfit the household with them.
Latest additions to the house, Granddaughter 21, just started yesterday as bartender at the VFW. Daughter and Grandson 19 arriving first week of October, both staying for good. Great to get the family o/o the Cuomo Evil Empire State.
The Quarters will be a tad packed for the near future, but having the young 'uns near to hand will be a very refreshing experience for this Elder Fart.
Best to you and yours.
Greg
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Greg,
Sounds like life is great out there! Enjoy the bedlam while the Grandkids are there!
Our girls are grown and moved out. Our oldest is nearby, our youngest in Jacksonville.
I've been derelict in my shooting over the last couple years: A lot of Drama at Manatee and the club I shoot at in St. Pete has many rules to comply with... I need to become successful so I can buy a plot of land somewhere off the beaten trail.
Sounds like life is great out there! Enjoy the bedlam while the Grandkids are there!
Our girls are grown and moved out. Our oldest is nearby, our youngest in Jacksonville.
I've been derelict in my shooting over the last couple years: A lot of Drama at Manatee and the club I shoot at in St. Pete has many rules to comply with... I need to become successful so I can buy a plot of land somewhere off the beaten trail.
Sunday is supposed to be hot as balls but only 10% rain chance. What's it looking like for you James?
Sounds like the past week at work, I'll be the early to test some loads, then try and play at the 600 yard range
Well, same old shit, different day.
James, sorry to miss you today but I am presently indisposed with work obligations...
I'll try again next week.
James, sorry to miss you today but I am presently indisposed with work obligations...
I'll try again next week.
Morning fellas! Checking in from Jensen Beach, new poster on the Hide. Anybody ever at Okeechobee Shootin Sports?
I have not read this whole thread, but why does Florida let people shoot at Manatees? Seems cruel. Or, for that matter, I think it is nice that Florida has a gun range for Manatees to use, but I always have had the impression they are peace-loving pacifists by nature.
