Thunder Valley Precision - Ohio 2012 Schedule

[Breeze260]

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[lonmower]

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i need to do the headhunter sometime. looks like a lot of fun!!

 

[skatz11]

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Any update on the July schedule?

 

[Skigolfmike]

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My guess is it's not posted because TVP lost power and internet Friday night with the storm that come through. Tom said it might be a couple more days before he has power again.

There were only 2 of us today for the Intimidator. Too hot for the rest of you?

 

[BobM]

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Good shooting with you Mike.

 

[Skigolfmike]

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You too Bob. You got some good dope for the Intimidator today.

 

[triceratops3]

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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: skigolfmike</div><div class="ubbcode-body">
There were only 2 of us today for the Intimidator. Too hot for the rest of you? </div></div>

Only two people? that must've been different.

Me and Matt are looking to make it up this weekend, and not to be bothersome but any idea whats happening this weekend?

 

[Skigolfmike]

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Bob and I got a chance to verify and correct dope. My numbers were right mostly right on. Only needed to adjust on 2 targets. Bob discovered his data from this spring changed 2-4 moa. I was very happy with the new load I'm running and how it performed.

 

[Breeze260]

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<span style="font-size: 26pt"><span style="color: #CC0000">Schedule Update</span></span>

July
7th - Intimidator
8th - Open Range
14th - Head Hunter Day & Night(suppressed)
15th - Intimidator

 

[mwroseberry]

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I'll see you sat. Going to need a shooting partner preferably in min.

 

[tacshooter223]

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Planning on Saturday too with Tut.

 

[mwroseberry]

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I'll see you sat. Going to need a shooting partner preferably in min.

 

[turbo54]

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If I can get someone to feed/water/shit my dogs Friday the 13th, PSmith and I will be out for the day/night HH and Intimidator.

My understanding is Tom will rent out a can. Is this correct? I've got 5/8-24 threads and a 284Win. Anyone know if he can accommodate?

 

[mscott]

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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: turbo54</div><div class="ubbcode-body">If I can get someone to feed/water/shit my dogs Friday the 13th, PSmith and I will be out for the day/night HH and Intimidator.

My understanding is Tom will rent out a can. Is this correct? I've got 5/8-24 threads and a 284Win. Anyone know if he can accommodate? </div></div>
I know he used to offer that, but no idea if it's still an option. I'm thinking it was $50/day. Calling him would be your best bet.

 

[Ring]

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question, how does the night shoot work? how do u see the targets?

 

[Breeze260]

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Same as the day shoot,Targets are illuminated

 

[Breeze260]

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A few pics from last weekends paper match. I left early so I dont have all the details but I seen a 1000yd target that was 3.6" and scored 50 w/ 3X's But the one I liked better is the one in the picture.

17 1/4" gong for sighter then go to paper @ a Mile

Best Group @ a Mile that I saw

 

[Ring]

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Is the day/ night still 30$ ?

 

[Breeze260]

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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Ring</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Is the day/ night still 30$ ? </div></div>

Its not the same shoot, its just on the same day. Normal pricing for each shoot still applies.

 

[Shooterken]

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I've never shot the Intimidator, is it 1 shot per target?

 

[Goin'Hot]

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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Shooterken</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I've never shot the Intimidator, is it 1 shot per target? </div></div>

3 shots max per target. First round hit, 10 pts. Second round hit, 5 pts. Third round hit, 2 points. You shoot at the target until you hit it or have taken 3 shots.

 

[Shooterken]

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so with my shooting skills the round count is 51

 

[Goin'Hot]

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I always take a minimum of 51. You just never know when you're going to find a ring or base screw has come loose.

Make sure you take plenty of extras as well. Its nice to go back up to position one after the shoot to get some dope you can feel confident with. Don't feel too bad if position one hands you your a$$ the first time.

 

[BobM]

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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Goin'Hot</div><div class="ubbcode-body"> Don't feel too bad if position one hands you your a$$ the first time.</div></div>

Or the second time. Or the third.

 

[flounderv2]

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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Breeze260</div><div class="ubbcode-body">

Best Group @ a Mile that I saw

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Who shot this and with what caliber?

 

[Shooterken]

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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: BobM</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Goin'Hot</div><div class="ubbcode-body"> Don't feel too bad if position one hands you your a$$ the first time.</div></div>

Or the second time. Or the third.

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Do you shoot in pairs, spotter shooter then switch?

 

[Goin'Hot]

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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Shooterken</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Do you shoot in pairs, spotter shooter then switch? </div></div>

Two shooters lay down at each position. The first shooter (on the left) engages the target making corrections based on his spotters (shooting partner) calls. There will be a guy in a spotting scope that will verify hits or misses only. Once the first shooter hits the target or take 3 shots, his partner engages the same target. Once the target has been hit by each team member, you engage the second target and so on.

The guy in the spotting scope is not allowed to give corrections to the active shooter. You also have a time factor in place. Both shooters have a total of 8 minutes to engage 4 targets on each station. If you have enough time left on station one, you can engage the bonus target at 1650 yds. It's a HOOT!

 

[Shooterken]

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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Goin'Hot</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Shooterken</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Do you shoot in pairs, spotter shooter then switch? </div></div>

Two shooters lay down at each position. The first shooter (on the left) engages the target making corrections based on his spotters (shooting partner) calls. There will be a guy in a spotting scope that will verify hits or misses only. Once the first shooter hits the target or take 3 shots, his partner engages the same target. Once the target has been hit by each team member, you engage the second target and so on.


I'll see if I can get my buddy to come out as well....Thanks for the info. I need to start reloading.
The guy in the spotting scope is not allowed to give corrections to the active shooter. You also have a time factor in place. Both shooters have a total of 8 minutes to engage 4 targets on each station. If you have enough time left on station one, you can engage the bonus target at 1650 yds. It's a HOOT! </div></div>

 

[Skigolfmike]

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Position 1 has owned me out there since day one. That first shot is hard enough and it doesn't get easier from there.

Bob we should have topped that tree that's blocking the 1165 target from the peg. Didn't think of that until I was most of the way home Sunday. Must have been the heat.

 

[turbo54]

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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: skigolfmike</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Position 1 has owned me out there since day one. That first shot is hard enough and it doesn't get easier from there.

Bob we should have topped that tree that's blocking the 1165 target from the peg. Didn't think of that until I was most of the way home Sunday. Must have been the heat. </div></div>

Trick to the first target at 565 (if youve got a 308) is to dope it for ~530 or so. Error on the low side. There is always an updraft effect, and a high miss will sail into the valley below, yielding a "no call" from your spotter.

 

[Shooterken]

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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: turbo54</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: skigolfmike</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Position 1 has owned me out there since day one. That first shot is hard enough and it doesn't get easier from there.

Bob we should have topped that tree that's blocking the 1165 target from the peg. Didn't think of that until I was most of the way home Sunday. Must have been the heat. </div></div>

Trick to the first target at 565 (if youve got a 308) is to dope it for ~530 or so. Error on the low side. There is always an updraft effect, and a high miss will sail into the valley below, yielding a "no call" from your spotter. </div></div>


Thats good intel, I'll put that in my notes so I can miss with confidence....

 

[Breeze260]

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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: flounderv2</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Breeze260</div><div class="ubbcode-body">

Best Group @ a Mile that I saw

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Who shot this and with what caliber? </div></div>

Not 100% But a 375 and from PA

 

[Skigolfmike]

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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: turbo54</div><div class="ubbcode-body">
Trick to the first target at 565 (if youve got a 308) is to dope it for ~530 or so. Error on the low side. There is always an updraft effect, and a high miss will sail into the valley below, yielding a "no call" from your spotter. </div></div>

While I have not noticed the updraft effect a miss left or right has the same issue on that target as a high miss. A low miss gives you a chance to see if your wind call is any good.

I have hit with my 1st shot the last 2 times I was up there. I believe I found a load my rifle really likes. However, in my opinion, position 1 is without a doubt the hardest stage of the Intimidator.

 

[flounderv2]

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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Breeze260</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: flounderv2</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Breeze260</div><div class="ubbcode-body">

Best Group @ a Mile that I saw

</div></div>

Who shot this and with what caliber? </div></div>

Not 100% But a 375 and from PA </div></div>

Hmm. Wonder if that was one of Joel Russo's creations.

 

[mwroseberry]

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Looks like sat is going to give me a flashback to the old sand box. And if I didn't know how to read heat mirage before I'm going to get a lesson sat :-D...

 

[tacshooter223]

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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: mwroseberry</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Looks like sat is going to give me a flashback to the old sand box. And if I didn't know how to read heat mirage before I'm going to get a lesson sat :-D... </div></div>
Damn.. now I won't have an excuse for not being able to read the wind.

 

[Shooterken]

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What time is the fun starting tomorrow?

 

[mwroseberry]

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10am

 

[Dave-O]

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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Shooterken</div><div class="ubbcode-body">What time is the fun starting tomorrow?
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Ideally you should be there 9-9:30ish, not show up at 10...

 

[Topstrap]

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Whew, gonna be hot tomorrow. I'll wave as I go up 77 to Gnadenhutten to a car show. Good luck

Topstrap

 

[Shooterken]

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Got it... Since I just found direction using the GPS Coordinates I guess I'll see you all in the morning. I suppose it's going to be a hot one.

 

[Breeze260]

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Guys bring plenty of water its going to be HOT...
There May be limited water available for $1.00

I'm working so I'll see ya next weekend

 

[lonmower]

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head hunter @ night? interesting!

 

[Skigolfmike]

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Boys, it was fun today. We had 6. Merrit and I beat the Wonder Kids from PA in a very close match on the last stage. Thanks for the wind calls Merrit.

Personally, I went through a gallon of water. There was enough breeze to make it somewhat bearable and to make the shots interesting. It was friggin hot!

 

[triceratops3]

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I had a good time yesterday. hot but still a good day.

Merrit, Matt said you took a picture of the score sheet? could you either post it or send me a copy?

 

[Shooterken]

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Merrit I would like to see it as well.

 

[Ring]

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was out shooting the 1 mile Steel today

 

[mwroseberry]

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Sorry for the delay, my wife got home with my daughter from their family vacation last night and I turned 30 today so didn't have much time to post.

Thanks,
Merritt

 

[triceratops3]

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Thanks! I appreciate it. Also, Happy birthday!

 

[Skigolfmike]

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Belated Happy Brithday Merritt! Thanks for posting.