Range Report section?

Playboypenguin · March 5, 2008, 10:27 PM

The one thing I would love to see added to this board, even though I know it is probably too much trouble to do, would be a range report section where members could post write-ups and reviews of their firearms.

Abndoc · March 5, 2008, 10:33 PM

I agree.

Johnc · March 5, 2008, 11:24 PM

Sounds like a great idea. It would be a good source of information. The manufacturers may resent the premise of accurate unbiased reporting from a source without their "sponsorship".

allenomics · March 8, 2008, 01:45 PM

I believe it would be used and supported by members.

The challenge would be to have threads specific to models that members critique with a standard outline in order to be useful, not just randomly formatted threads.

jrfoxx · March 8, 2008, 02:51 PM

Actually, a couple members from here and/or THR had started a forum dedicated to user range reports, but it had little traffic,in spite of being adverstised here and on THR, nd appearing like it had a lot of interest. It has long since been heavily overridden with spam for "male enhancement" items, Ipods, etc. I have attempted to contact the owner and mods there several times to point out the spam, to try and revive the site, as I thouht it was a great idea/resource too, but wih no response.If the owner here doesnt want to add a secion, someone could always start a new one similar to this.I'd be happy to help and particpate.
http://www.rangereports.com/index.php

Kreyzhorse · March 8, 2008, 07:30 PM

A "range report" section would be outstanding. Slap a "sticky" on it and try to get people to follow a set format would be a nice touch.

Playboypenguin · March 8, 2008, 07:50 PM

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A "range report" section would be outstanding. Slap a "sticky" on it and try to get people to follow a set format would be a nice touch.

I would not be too worried about the format..as long as people get their opinion across.

Plus, trying to get people on this board to follow a format is like trying to herd feral cats.

ActivShootr · March 9, 2008, 12:34 AM

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Plus, trying to get people on this board to follow a format is like trying to herd feral cats.

ROFL!!!

A set of basic guidelines would help though. "Me an' Billy Ray shot up a buncha beer cans" leaves a little to be desired.

**Bud Helms** · March 9, 2008, 08:07 AM

I'd post a range report for a revolver in the Handguns: The Revolver Forum.

Similarly, a semiauto pistol in the Handguns: The Semiauto Forum.

Likewise, there is the The Art of the Rifle forum for range reports on rifles.

Need I go on?

KMO · March 9, 2008, 08:31 AM

Well, Bud, that's great, but I think these posters are looking for something more specific. How about a section that is referenced by gun type, manufacturer, model, etc., with range reports and personal reviews listed for each gun? That would prevent users from sifting through many unrelated threads when searching for information on a specific gun.

**Bud Helms** · March 9, 2008, 08:57 AM

I know they are looking for something more specific. We could have a forum for 4" barrelled Model 429s, and so on. There's nothing wrong with making the suggestion or asking the question, but we aren't here to replace all the other really excellent boards on the internet that already do this.

March 5, 2008, 10:27 PM	#1
Playboypenguin Junior member Join Date: February 27, 2006 Location: Great Pacific Northwest Posts: 11,515	Range Report section? The one thing I would love to see added to this board, even though I know it is probably too much trouble to do, would be a range report section where members could post write-ups and reviews of their firearms.

March 5, 2008, 10:33 PM	#2
Abndoc Senior Member Join Date: January 28, 2006 Location: Kalifornia Posts: 727	I agree. __________________ With a little practice, writing can be an intimidating and impenetrable fog.

March 5, 2008, 11:24 PM	#3
Johnc Senior Member Join Date: November 21, 2006 Location: Long Island NY Posts: 566	Sounds like a great idea. It would be a good source of information. The manufacturers may resent the premise of accurate unbiased reporting from a source without their "sponsorship". __________________ http://www.longislandfirearms.com http://www.liffreedomfund.org/

March 8, 2008, 01:45 PM	#4
allenomics Senior Member Join Date: January 20, 2007 Posts: 1,536	I believe it would be used and supported by members. The challenge would be to have threads specific to models that members critique with a standard outline in order to be useful, not just randomly formatted threads. __________________ NRA Benefactor Life Member Knowledge is not power. Applied knowledge is power!

March 8, 2008, 02:51 PM	#5
jrfoxx Senior Member Join Date: August 20, 2004 Location: Evanston,WY Posts: 898	Actually, a couple members from here and/or THR had started a forum dedicated to user range reports, but it had little traffic,in spite of being adverstised here and on THR, nd appearing like it had a lot of interest. It has long since been heavily overridden with spam for "male enhancement" items, Ipods, etc. I have attempted to contact the owner and mods there several times to point out the spam, to try and revive the site, as I thouht it was a great idea/resource too, but wih no response.If the owner here doesnt want to add a secion, someone could always start a new one similar to this.I'd be happy to help and particpate. http://www.rangereports.com/index.php __________________ Q: How can I reduce the amount of mail I receive from the NRA? A: Simply email us at [email protected] or dial 800-NRA-3888 and request to be placed on the "Do Not Promote" list. Last edited by jrfoxx; March 9, 2008 at 04:24 AM.

March 8, 2008, 07:30 PM	#6
Kreyzhorse Senior Member Join Date: April 12, 2006 Location: NKY Posts: 12,463	A "range report" section would be outstanding. Slap a "sticky" on it and try to get people to follow a set format would be a nice touch. __________________ "He who laughs last, laughs dead." Homer Simpson

March 9, 2008, 08:07 AM	#9
Bud Helms Senior Member Join Date: December 31, 1999 Location: Middle Georgia, USA Posts: 13,198	I'd post a range report for a revolver in the Handguns: The Revolver Forum. Similarly, a semiauto pistol in the Handguns: The Semiauto Forum. Likewise, there is the The Art of the Rifle forum for range reports on rifles. Need I go on?

March 9, 2008, 08:31 AM	#10
KMO Senior Member Join Date: January 13, 2008 Location: Northern Arizona Posts: 949	Well, Bud, that's great, but I think these posters are looking for something more specific. How about a section that is referenced by gun type, manufacturer, model, etc., with range reports and personal reviews listed for each gun? That would prevent users from sifting through many unrelated threads when searching for information on a specific gun.

March 9, 2008, 08:57 AM	#11
Bud Helms Senior Member Join Date: December 31, 1999 Location: Middle Georgia, USA Posts: 13,198	I know they are looking for something more specific. We could have a forum for 4" barrelled Model 429s, and so on. There's nothing wrong with making the suggestion or asking the question, but we aren't here to replace all the other really excellent boards on the internet that already do this.