TVP Steel Events Intimidator and Short course

[mscott]

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It looks to be dry and sunny, but the wind might make things a bit more challenging.

 

[TCA4570]

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Don't think it'll be as windy as last sat!
Leaving now, see ya then.
Glen

 

[Breeze260]

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Just wondering walking or riding?
Or is the short course always walk?

 

[Heat]

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Hittin' the road, hopefully I'll see you all in a few. Be safe.

 

[Breeze260]

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Just wanted to say thanks Tom for another great day at Thunder Valley. I don't have the group shot or the winners photo but I do have a few.

Even Pistols can shoot at TVP

Training them Young (spotting for his Dad)

Father and Son

 

[Topstrap]

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Had a great time today sharing a beautiful but windy day ringing steel with others. Fun challenging match with some easy to see and some "where are they again?" targets.

It was a super way to spend a saturday shooting and chatting with others and seeing a wide assortment of everyones idea of what to use at this match.

Thanks again for letting us shoot with you all today.

Topstrap

 

[Breeze260]

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Chris will be coming back up with me in the morning to watch(he doesn't have a rifle for this course)So if anyone has a spare they would share with a new shooter please bring it.
Thanks

 

[mscott]

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His 22-250 would work for a most of the targets ..... not ideal, but better than watching.

 

[BobM]

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I had a good time and I hope to try it again next month.

 

[mscott]

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Man what a nice weekend for shooting. Thanks, Tom for letting us all hang out and play. Congrats to Stovetop for the win on Saturday and did a fine job on Sunday as well. I think he's hooked!! It's good to see new faces at these matches .... that's what we all need to keep the shooting games alive.

 

[Tom Sarver]

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I enjoyed it as well, what an awesome weekend to spend outside shooting. A few new faces is always a good thing to see. Congrats to all the winners and I'm looking forward to next time.
mscott, thanks for building the blast buffer. I figured I would get to it about mid season haha. From what I saw shooters stepped up and helped make the match run smooth by participating in scoring and spotting. This is good for everyone. I enjoy watching everyone have a good time and friends being made. These fun filled days are what anti-gun people need to experience then they wouldn't be so stuffy, especially if they heard me play my banjo.
Looking foward to seeing the photos of todays shoot.

Next shoot this weekend is SUPPRESSOR SHOOT.

Tom
Tvp

 

[Heat]

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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: mscott</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Man what a nice weekend for shooting. Thanks, Tom for letting us all hang out and play. Congrats to Stovetop for the win on Saturday and did a fine job on Sunday as well. I think he's hooked!! It's good to see new faces at these matches .... that's what we all need to keep the shooting games alive. </div></div>

Thanks mscott. A lot of driving, a blistering sun burn and a sore shoulder but I had a blast this weekend. And yeah I guess I'm hooked. It was good to meet all of you guys and I'm sure I'll see you again. Thanks Tom!

I think it's time to slow that "scatter gun" down before you come to that next one though....haha

 

[mscott]

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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: stovetop357</div><div class="ubbcode-body">

I think it's time to slow that "scatter gun" down before you come to that next one though....haha
</div></div>

With any luck I'll have a different one by then

Everybody check your gear .... went to update my logbook and found a tick inside. Stupid bugs.

 

[KQguy]

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Another fun day at TVP,these matches are really starting to move along efficiently,we got done pretty early considering the group size we had.That just gave us more time to play at the end.Thanks Tom
Max

 

[Heat]

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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: mscott</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: stovetop357</div><div class="ubbcode-body">

I think it's time to slow that "scatter gun" down before you come to that next one though....haha
</div></div>

With any luck I'll have a different one by then

Everybody check your gear .... went to update my logbook and found a tick inside. Stupid bugs. </div></div>

Ditto. Just got my pack out of the trunk and put it in the garage, sat down on the couch and one was on my arm. Can you crop dust to kill ticks and spiders??? Hint hint Tom...

 

[Breeze260]

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Great time as always, nice to put faces with names. I was not behind the camera, but anyways here is the only ones worth posting.

Thanks again everyone for a great weekend
Wayde

 

[woodspider]

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Thanks to everyone for making my little guy feel welcome, he hasn't stopped talking about it. He had a blast and a few too many smores camping sat night we had to head home Sunday & missed the long range shoot.
For the short course guys the following videos will be up tomorrow around 3 pm.

**BE SURE TO SELECT/Watch all videos in THE HD OPTION OR 720 P the videos look so much better FULL SCREEN AND HD 720P**

1) FNH USA guys stage 2 and 3
Link to stage #2
http://www.youtube.com/user/woodspider?feature=mhw5#p/u/11/pW5KkitNwtY
Link to stage #3
http://www.youtube.com/user/woodspider?feature=mhw5#p/u/10/lMV9rH-2Yv8


2) Match winner stage 3 stovetop357 NICE!! Shooting!!!
Link to Steve's last stage 3 http://www.youtube.com/user/woodspider?feature=mhw5#p/u/9/JwIhnONqIQc


3) Jim ( tied match winning score) then as a gentlemen conceded Match winner title to Steve S. Video of stage 3 (cleaned ENTIRE Course until LAST target) Heart Breaker for sure.Great shooting you deserve at least a video posted

sorry it's the one you missed the last target on.
Link to stage 3 http://www.youtube.com/user/woodspider?feature=mhw5#p/u/8/MVSp3fyp82Q

4) Chris P. From Akron great meeting you! Stage 2 video.
Link to Chris's stage #2 http://www.youtube.com/user/woodspider?feature=mhw5#p/u/8/MR7Yjsm83lo


5) random shots I took
Link to Bushnell Spotting Scope filming attempts, not very good (shaky)
http://www.youtube.com/user/woodspider?feature=mhw5#p/u/9/04O966rbMJY

To all shooters Big Thanks for letting me crawl up Close (maybe 2 close?)to get the money shots. My apologizes if I offended anyone or caused you stress/ or misses. I tried to stay outta the way, and if anyone doesn't want filmed next time just let me know and I'll stay out of the way.
That said the videos look pretty cool so maybe it was worth the extra effort?
Thanks again for a fun weekend!!!
Steve M.
Glen, Tom, Karl as always great job!!

 

[Topstrap]

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Sure is a lot of long barrels in that picture. Looks like it was another nice day for a shoot, we'll have to try and make it to that one sometime this summer. I'll have to try flopping down in the dirt and see if I can shoot prone without that stand next time.

Topstrap

 

[TCA4570]

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Guy's,
Had a blast shooting with you this weekend.
Have a lot of pics and vids to download and go through.
May have some up later this evening, or tomorrow.
Also burned up all my ammo and need to do my own reloading for next weekend.

Woodspider,
Watching your son spot and video was priceless.
Not sure if I have pics, but maybe next time.

Chris,
Nice to meet you and sit around for a few beers.
(Still cold, but not as many left)

Mike,
Your way of annealing works pretty good.
Did over 400 last night that way.

Shooting 1000 yrd paper is a good way to learn more.
Shoot steel after, and again Saturday night w/cans.
Sunday morning steel too!
This shoot was a good time last year.
Hope to see you all again Saturday.

Thank's to Tom, and Dave.

Glen

 

[Big Dog Steel]

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I have got to get over there...Looks like a good time.

 

[Tom Sarver]

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Come on out to our Intimidator Endurance Shoot this weekend!
Check out new post guys.

Tom
TVP

 

[woodspider]

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I got some video links up see PAGE 7 of this thread. Still uploading the FNH USA guys video, and some random vids I shot.
They came out better than I thought they would?

 

[mscott]

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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: osuarchitect</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I have got to get over there...Looks like a good time. </div></div>

Be sure to bring a few samples for us to try out

 

[Big Dog Steel]

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I would definitely bring out some targets, if it was ok with Tom. I'll have to check and see if I can get out of my honey-do list for this weekend.

What is the endurance shoot?

 

[TCA4570]

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We're gonna start earlier and shoot staions 1-4.
Take a break and shoot the course backwards 4-1 all in a day.
Then shoot course again Sunday.
Check the other thread Tom started.
Bring plenty of ammo.

 

[Topstrap]

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Anyone have the scores from the two matches to post?

Topstrap

 

[woodspider]

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REPOSTED AS ALL MY VIDEOS ARE NOW UPLOADED.

10 APRIL 2010 TVP SHORT COURSE VIDEO I FILMED!

AGAIN THANKS FOR LETTING ME GET CLOSE ENOUGH TO MAKE THAT LITTLE CAMERA WORK.

**BE SURE TO SELECT/Watch all videos in THE HD OPTION OR 720 P the videos look so much better FULL SCREEN AND HD 720P**

1) FNH USA guys stage 2 and 3
Link to stage #2
http://www.youtube.com/user/woodspider?feature=mhw5#p/u/11/pW5KkitNwtY
Link to stage #3
http://www.youtube.com/user/woodspider?feature=mhw5#p/u/10/lMV9rH-2Yv8


2) Match winner stage 3 stovetop357 NICE!! Shooting!!!
Link to Steve's last stage 3 http://www.youtube.com/user/woodspider?feature=mhw5#p/u/9/JwIhnONqIQc


3) Jim ( tied match winning score) then as a gentlemen conceded Match winner title to Steve S. Video of stage 3 (cleaned ENTIRE Course until LAST target) Heart Breaker for sure.Great shooting you deserve at least a video posted sorry it's the one you missed the last target on.
Link to stage 3 http://www.youtube.com/user/woodspider?feature=mhw5#p/u/8/MVSp3fyp82Q

4) Chris P. From Akron great meeting you! Stage 2 video.
Link to Chris's stage #2 http://www.youtube.com/user/woodspider?feature=mhw5#p/u/8/MR7Yjsm83lo


5) random shots I took
Link to Bushnell Spotting Scope filming attempts, not very good (shaky)
http://www.youtube.com/user/woodspider?feature=mhw5#p/u/9/04O966rbMJY

My apologizes if I offended anyone or caused you stress/ or misses. I tried to stay outta the way, and if anyone doesn't want filmed next time just let me know and I'll stay out of the way.
That said the videos look pretty cool!!! Thanks again for a fun weekend!!!
Steve M.

 

[TCA4570]

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Sorry, but no.
I need to start working on that.

Here are some pics.

Still have to go through vids and upload.

Just came from the Fin, and they had 3 jugs of Varget on the shelf. Sorry, didn't have the extra coin to pick it up.131.99

I screwed up my settings last night.
Posts are files, not individual posts.
If anyone can help just shoot me a pm.
(Don't want to look like a total idiot!)

Wayde,
Are you planning on shooting this weekend?

 

[woodspider]

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Nice pics Glen!! The DPMS is my new screen saver

 

[TCA4570]

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No Problem!
Saw it and just couldn't resist.

It was nice to have your son help spot for us!

Will you guy's be able to make it this weekend?
I've done the course three times in two days before, and scores improved every time.

Having same team mate helps, but not required.

Glen

 

[Breeze260]

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Glen
No I don't think I will be able to make it this weekend, I have to work. Could you email me the original group photo's from both days, Thanks

Great shooting everyone

 

[TCA4570]

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Check my photobucket.
Everything should be there.
If you can't copy, let me know.

Probably figure on 200 rounds for the weekend?

Wayde, shoot me a PM.

 

[Heat]

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woodspider, your videos look great. Keep up the good work and thanks for spotting for me! Hope to see you at the next one.

 

[Tom Sarver]

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I'm very excited about this weekend. Good luck to everyone.
Hope to see about 20 shooters so we can split up and see how that works out.

Tom
TVP

 

[van]

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I had fun this weekend. My head/face was sunburnt and windburnt. When I saw everybody Sunday morning,I knew who was there the day before.Funny.



van

 

[Heat]

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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: van</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I had fun this weekend. My head/face was sunburnt and windburnt. When I saw everybody Sunday morning,I knew who was there the day before.Funny.



van </div></div>

Same here, my forehead feels like sandpaper right now.

 

[Topstrap]

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So that is what caused it, I thought it was muzzle blast

Topstrap

 

[tullius]

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Had a great time my first go 'round: you guys are knowledgeable, friendly, professional & safe.

Tom, you've got a good thing going.

-Chris

 

[van]

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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Topstrap</div><div class="ubbcode-body">So that is what caused it, I thought it was muzzle blast

Topstrap </div></div>

You may be right. There was a shooter there with a .260 pistol.You may know him.That pistol had some blast.

van

 

[Topstrap]

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Yeah, Me and Dale both shot 260's. I had the center grip with the weird high above the bore mount and the brake and Dale had the rear grip.

Topstrap

 

[TCA4570]

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We all had the scoresheet at one point in time, but have nothing to share?

It was only wind and sun.
Blast goes deeper.

Got any good load data for a 12" 45-70?

TC

 

[Topstrap]

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The Black Helicopters swoop down and snatch it to add the shooters to some kind of top secret list of guys to keep an eye on?

Topstrap

 

[Goin'Hot]

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I can only tell you where I was on both lists and who was immediatly around my score. I don't have the full score sheet memorized.

 

[TCA4570]

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Probably safe bet that nobody has all dope from every shot too.
Many were looking, not many writing.(Self included)

 

[Tom Sarver]

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Let us know now if there is a score sheet issue so we can work it out early. I would post the results but alot of the time I can't make out the chicken scratch. Scores sheets take a beating all day long too. Now that we are handing it off to the shooters who just shot to spot and keep score there's more chicken scratch to decode. Maybe we need to fix this now because I see it being an issue later. To me it's simple, you know your score when you leave and winners are posted. Since I will be the one normally always here maybe I should handle it?
If someone has a better way we will discuss here during the match this weekend.
Range is mowed and manicured. Karl and Jim helped me today from 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. thanks guys I needed the help.
Range looks beautiful this evening.

Tom
TVP

 

[mscott]

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I think a lot of shooters that shoot other places have gotten used to seeing scores posted. Pretty much every other range and event I attend posts scores online within a few days. Even if they aren't there guys like to know who was and how well the others shot. You might know your score when you leave the match, but some of us like to look at how we stack up against everyone else. If there are any secret agents shooting they could just sign up as Mr. Smith or something.

Thanks for mowing ..... maybe that will help with the ticks a little bit. Painted targets and mowed grass will keep most shooters content. Looking foreward to Saturday morning. I'm hoping to get a couple of blast shields put together that can be left at each position.

 

[van]

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Tom-

Helping out was no problem. The course almost reminded me of a golf course. Only lacking the asphalt cart path and the ball washers at each hole. I'm going to get one of those string trimmers. I may of had a bit too much fun with that. I will need to clean white paint off my boots. They need polished anyway. Total tick count for the day - 4.

I learned alot about the wind patterns yesterday.Hopefully I can put it all together and come up with something viable to help with my shooting game.


Reading some of the recent posts here and seeing the bowling pin by position #1. It makes me think. I think there should be another course. The course should have unpainted targets of unknown distance,shooting from assigned positions.Different size targets with different shapes.The maintainence would be simple. The old steel targets would work for this. Clay birds and bowling pins would work also. There would be no need for me to worry about driving or riding,because walking would be the mode of transportation of the day. I know I need the exercise. Let the winners ride back. They earned it.

That was my idea. The "Intimidator" course if tough,believe me,and my scores are proof of that. But it is getting away from the original idea.


van

 

[van]

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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: TCA4570</div><div class="ubbcode-body">We all had the scoresheet at one point in time, but have nothing to share?

It was only wind and sun.
Blast goes deeper.

Got any good load data for a 12" 45-70?

TC </div></div>

I will share.

Saturday- 97/120 points
Sunday- 44/160 points

The Saturday match was fun with old and new shooters. The wind owned me. I wish it was the other way around.

Congradulations to stovetop357.

The Sunday match has been my worst score to date. The time I had was great. I met a new shooter and helped him out,he scored better than me.I think he got a 77. Good going Tracy.

Congradulations to Goin Hot for overall score,and Goin Hot and mscott for the team score.


van

 

[Goin'Hot]

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Thanks Van.

Saturday - 110 / 120
Sunday - 102 / 160

Stovetop357 was on my tail on Sunday with a (i believe) 92?

102 is my personal best on the Intimidator. I REALLY wish I could make it Saturday, but I planned this weekend shortly after Tom posted the Intimidator schedule. I wanted to make sure I didn't miss a single match and...... life happens.

Hope all you shooters have a good time this weekend. Getting a practice round on the way out should help a couple of the guys shoot some 160's on the way back to position 1.

 

[RODENT]

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So does my 115 still hold for the short course?