Lock and Load!!!!!Pennsylvania TFL Shoot Sept 16th - Page 3

K80Geoff · August 10, 2001, 09:03 AM

Shot size is limited to 7.5, 8 and 9 shot. I would suggest #8 shot as the best but 7.5 will work. You might want to pick up a box of #9 for the really close shots. 16 gauge is OK, I will probably use my 20 GA.

A complete round of Sporting Clays will cost $28 for 100 birds. Bring about 125 shells (5 boxes)

If we are lucky we will get to squad by ourselves and can take our time. The course is automated so we can pull our own targets.

Dead if you are going to use a 10 ga bring a bottle of aspirin

Some ranges will not allow guns larger than 12 GA but I didn't see any restrictions on the brochure and in the clubhouse. As long as you can fire two shots. I hope your 10 is an auto.

What time are we going to start, late morning I hope.

Geoff

Dead · August 10, 2001, 09:54 AM

K80,

NO 10ga for sporting clay's!!!!! (besides I only have 6's, 4's, BB's, and T shot. Not to mention slugs.) I have shot trap with my 10ga twice, it needless to say was not alot of fun. Some other's there tried it for a total of ONE shot each, before they gave up on it. Guess they dont like te idea of a <7lbs 10ga single shot very much

I am sure I can dig up a o/u, side by side or auto shotgun (in 12ga of course) for Sporting Clays Sunday. I can make it late morning no problem. The good news is I have plenty of Rem Dove loads in #8, #7.5 shot

Soda,

If we pay for the Sporting Clay coarse do we still have to pay to use the rifle/pistol range??? I would hope not

I amgoing to bring some extra Clay Pigeons to blast also.

I just sent you two an email with subject "Sunday" from my hotmail account. Later!

K80Geoff · August 10, 2001, 11:59 AM

Single shot 10 ga ouch!!! Bring the aspirin and an ice pack for your shoulder.

The range rents Browning autos if you can't find a gun.

OK for 11:00 AM start.

Anyone else out there coming, nobody will be embarrassed I promise! Wear comfortable shoes and clothing and bring a canteen!

Geoff Ross

Dead · August 10, 2001, 12:56 PM

K80Geoff nice... I think I can get an Auto 12ga today!

Oh yeah I was looking out the window (kinda starting to rain), so looked up East Greenville's forcast on weather.com.. Here it is, not looking to good for Sunday. So check it again tomorrow and lets see if it is going to be Clear!

I think you were rigth @ the first meet I made K80Geoff, you bring the rain with you

Well I am out, if the plans change give me a call, as I am Away from the computer till Monday.

East Greenville, PA (18041)
Friday, August 10, at 7:28 AM Eastern Daylight Time
Hi (°F) Lo (°F)

Today
Aug 10 Scattered T-Storms 91 °F 72 °F
UV Index: 9 High

Sat
Aug 11 Partly Cloudy 83 °F 68 °F
UV Index: 8 High

Sun
Aug 12 Scattered T-Storms 84 °F 67 °F

dinosaur · August 10, 2001, 03:48 PM

As I said before, I don`t shoot clays anymore. Besides, there`s a gunshow up here

and I have an ear infection. Loud noises aren`t fun.

Jamie Young · August 11, 2001, 01:05 AM

Hmm I might end up renting a 12gauge. Finding various shot sizes for a 16gauge is like digging for diamonds. I sold my 20gauge years ago and planned on getting a 12gauge but never did. I use my Uncle's 16ga for hunting but its a pain finding ammo for it.

Dead · August 13, 2001, 10:49 AM

Water and Wings has a REALLY nice Sporting Clay course! If you are into this kinda thing and can make this meet do the course!!!!!!!

jthuang · August 13, 2001, 04:31 PM

Speaking of sporting clays, I'll be shooting sporting clays in Baltimore the previous weekend with my M1 Super 90 Tactical. Too bad the shoot isn't before my clays session, I could use the practice.

See you all there.

Justin

Dead · August 17, 2001, 07:09 AM

Moving this back up top. That is all.

9mmMike · August 17, 2001, 03:02 PM

Sorry if this is a silly question but can I shoot Sporting Clays with my 870? I just want to make sure that I do not have to bring a double or something.
Thanks,
Mike

Dead · August 17, 2001, 03:59 PM

You could but those true pairs (two birds at the SAME time) will be ruff!

9mmMike · August 17, 2001, 09:55 PM

Two at once? Ah, my ignorance showing again. Nevermind. Thanks Dead.
So what can I do up there with my "new" 879 to keep me entertained?
Mike

Jamie Young · August 17, 2001, 10:51 PM

You might not be the only one with an 870 if you do Sporting Clays there. I'm long over due for an 870. I might get one before the next shoot. There is going to be a Sporting Clays Competition going on the same day as the shoot so you might have to wait until mid day to get on the field.

What else are you going to bring ?

9mmMike · August 18, 2001, 10:27 AM

Shucks,
I was just reminded by the lovely Mrs. 9mmMike that we are leaving for vacation that weekend.
Please tell me that these events are fairly frequent! I've been looking for something like this for a while and now here's one in my backyard (more or less) and I can not go.

I will be crusing up there tomorrow though just to check it out and get the lay of the land so-to-speak.
How far away is Allems from this place? Perhaps I could kill two birds with one 870!

Mike

Dead · August 18, 2001, 03:20 PM

I will be up there tomorrow also... I will most likely be wearing my "Join the Revolution" tee-shirt.

I will be shooting the sporting clay course, just hope it doesnt rain too much.

9mmMike · August 19, 2001, 05:03 PM

Well,
I stopped up there. Let me start by saying that the directions on the web page are crap. Second RIGHT is NOT the same as second LIGHT!
Anyway, it is a neat place. They were just finishing a cowboy shoot at the rifle range when we arrived.
We got a cart and toured the sporting clays area. Those pigeons don't look that fast to me! Maybe my 870 would work.......
The 5-stand is cool as well.
I forgot to ask while I was there, does anyone know if I can shoot a shotgun at the rifle/pistol range. I need to pattern this gun and I do not know where I can go to do that.
Later,
Mike

K80Geoff · August 19, 2001, 06:35 PM

First, No you cannot shoot the Shotgun (except with slugs) on the R & P ranges. They have a pattern board for that purpose. If you come to the TFL shoot I will show you where it is and how to use it.

Second, those birds will fool you

Ask Soda Pop or Dead about them. Some very technical presentations exist on that course. Speed in sporting clays isn't everything. Those simo pairs with complex target movements are verry difficult!

Yes the directions are poo poo. I drove around for an hour before I figured out how to get there. The ranges are worth it though!

Geoff Ross

PS Dead, howdja do this time

K80Geoff · August 19, 2001, 06:45 PM

OOPs I forgot. For those of you who are coming for the first time. If you copy the directions on the website go to the Second LIGHT, not the Second RIGHT. Make a right at the light with the nursery on the right and a church on the opposite side after you turn right. There is a small sign on the corner, more like one of those lawn signs you see during political campaigns. Go down the road untill you see a big tan rock standing on edge and take the right fork.

If you get lost call Soda Pop, not me, I don't like the roving charges on my cell phone

Geoff Ross

Dead · August 19, 2001, 10:51 PM

K80, what are roving charges??? I dont have those on mine

))

I was up there today and did pretty well on the sporting clay course.... yes I am an addict now!

dinosaur · August 20, 2001, 06:41 AM

were right on the money. However, the 2 knuckleheads that decided to take the sign down a few days before putting up the new one didn`t help much.

Dead · August 20, 2001, 01:23 PM

Ok there were some people there with pump guns. They could fire at both clays before they were out of range/hit the ground. Unless you are well practiced with a pump, I dont think you will do too well though. If you have something like a Win 1300, the "reminds" you to cycle the action you will be set. Damn those 1300's can be FAST!

9mmMike · August 20, 2001, 07:26 PM

K80Geoff,
Pattern board eh? Now I REALLY want to go. I will not be around for the TFL shoot though.

What is the distance of a pattern board? What is a pattern board? It sounds like exactly what I need.
Thanks,
Mike

Jamie Young · August 20, 2001, 07:43 PM

I hold these things about every 3 months or so 9mmMike. Dead-Who Did you go with????

I could have killed the people at Water and Wings last time. I went up to the people and chewed them out for not putting up a sign. Its pretty hard to screw up directions from the turnpike but they some how did it.

K80Geoff · August 20, 2001, 07:58 PM

A pattern board is a large metal plate with a hole in the center for a target. The plate is coated with a mixture of latex paint and oil. You shoot at the hole in the center and the pattern prints on the paint. When you are finished with the pattern you roll the paint on the board to get a fresh surface to shoot at.

The pattern board will tell you where the pattern hits compared to where you point. Excellent to test gunfit and whether your chokes are what they say they are.

Usually you shoot at 25 yds. #7.5 shot is the best for this.

Soda Pop is goig to check if we will be allowed to use it that weekend as the range is having a Sporting Clays shot the same day.

Geoff Ross

darogue1 · August 21, 2001, 05:07 AM

Can I get the directions or can someone post the link? I don't want to drive around for an hour

Also What is the total so far on the amount of people comming? Any suggestions on the amount of ammo to bring per gun. Want to have enough to share but not tons to hump home. Thanks.........DAROGUE1

August 10, 2001, 09:03 AM	#51
K80Geoff Senior Member Join Date: December 20, 1998 Location: NE Pennsylvania Posts: 3,639	Shot size is limited to 7.5, 8 and 9 shot. I would suggest #8 shot as the best but 7.5 will work. You might want to pick up a box of #9 for the really close shots. 16 gauge is OK, I will probably use my 20 GA. A complete round of Sporting Clays will cost $28 for 100 birds. Bring about 125 shells (5 boxes) If we are lucky we will get to squad by ourselves and can take our time. The course is automated so we can pull our own targets. Dead if you are going to use a 10 ga bring a bottle of aspirin Some ranges will not allow guns larger than 12 GA but I didn't see any restrictions on the brochure and in the clubhouse. As long as you can fire two shots. I hope your 10 is an auto. What time are we going to start, late morning I hope. Geoff __________________ I am no longer a member of this forum. Bye!

August 10, 2001, 09:54 AM	#52
Dead Senior Member Join Date: June 5, 2000 Location: AoW Land, USA Posts: 1,968	K80, NO 10ga for sporting clay's!!!!! (besides I only have 6's, 4's, BB's, and T shot. Not to mention slugs.) I have shot trap with my 10ga twice, it needless to say was not alot of fun. Some other's there tried it for a total of ONE shot each, before they gave up on it. Guess they dont like te idea of a <7lbs 10ga single shot very much I am sure I can dig up a o/u, side by side or auto shotgun (in 12ga of course) for Sporting Clays Sunday. I can make it late morning no problem. The good news is I have plenty of Rem Dove loads in #8, #7.5 shot Soda, If we pay for the Sporting Clay coarse do we still have to pay to use the rifle/pistol range??? I would hope not I amgoing to bring some extra Clay Pigeons to blast also. I just sent you two an email with subject "Sunday" from my hotmail account. Later! __________________ Dead [Black Ops] www.therallypoint.org Last edited by Dead; August 10, 2001 at 10:19 AM.

August 10, 2001, 11:59 AM	#53
K80Geoff Senior Member Join Date: December 20, 1998 Location: NE Pennsylvania Posts: 3,639	Go ahead be a man! Use the 10GA Single shot 10 ga ouch!!! Bring the aspirin and an ice pack for your shoulder. The range rents Browning autos if you can't find a gun. OK for 11:00 AM start. Anyone else out there coming, nobody will be embarrassed I promise! Wear comfortable shoes and clothing and bring a canteen! Geoff Ross __________________ I am no longer a member of this forum. Bye!

August 10, 2001, 12:56 PM	#54
Dead Senior Member Join Date: June 5, 2000 Location: AoW Land, USA Posts: 1,968	K80Geoff nice... I think I can get an Auto 12ga today! Oh yeah I was looking out the window (kinda starting to rain), so looked up East Greenville's forcast on weather.com.. Here it is, not looking to good for Sunday. So check it again tomorrow and lets see if it is going to be Clear! I think you were rigth @ the first meet I made K80Geoff, you bring the rain with you Well I am out, if the plans change give me a call, as I am Away from the computer till Monday. East Greenville, PA (18041) Friday, August 10, at 7:28 AM Eastern Daylight Time Hi (°F) Lo (°F) Today Aug 10 Scattered T-Storms 91 °F 72 °F UV Index: 9 High Sat Aug 11 Partly Cloudy 83 °F 68 °F UV Index: 8 High Sun Aug 12 Scattered T-Storms 84 °F 67 °F __________________ Dead [Black Ops] www.therallypoint.org

August 10, 2001, 03:48 PM	#55
dinosaur Senior Member Join Date: December 28, 1999 Location: NE Pa. Posts: 1,245	I got Dead`s message. As I said before, I don`t shoot clays anymore. Besides, there`s a gunshow up here and I have an ear infection. Loud noises aren`t fun.

August 11, 2001, 01:05 AM	#56
Jamie Young Senior Member Join Date: April 7, 2000 Location: SE/PA Posts: 4,834	Hmm I might end up renting a 12gauge. Finding various shot sizes for a 16gauge is like digging for diamonds. I sold my 20gauge years ago and planned on getting a 12gauge but never did. I use my Uncle's 16ga for hunting but its a pain finding ammo for it. __________________ Find out about Gun Shows and Training activities. www.TheRallyPoint.org Get your gun club involved!!

August 13, 2001, 10:49 AM	#57
Dead Senior Member Join Date: June 5, 2000 Location: AoW Land, USA Posts: 1,968	Water and Wings has a REALLY nice Sporting Clay course! If you are into this kinda thing and can make this meet do the course!!!!!!! __________________ Dead [Black Ops] www.therallypoint.org

August 13, 2001, 04:31 PM	#58
jthuang Senior Member Join Date: January 21, 2000 Posts: 823	Speaking of sporting clays, I'll be shooting sporting clays in Baltimore the previous weekend with my M1 Super 90 Tactical. Too bad the shoot isn't before my clays session, I could use the practice. See you all there. Justin __________________ Justin T. Huang late of Kennett Square, Pennsylvania

August 17, 2001, 07:09 AM	#59
Dead Senior Member Join Date: June 5, 2000 Location: AoW Land, USA Posts: 1,968	Moving this back up top. That is all. __________________ Dead [Black Ops] www.therallypoint.org

August 17, 2001, 03:02 PM	#60
9mmMike Senior Member Join Date: January 6, 2000 Location: SE PA Posts: 1,049	Sorry if this is a silly question but can I shoot Sporting Clays with my 870? I just want to make sure that I do not have to bring a double or something. Thanks, Mike __________________ "Freedom is not free" Visit TheRallyPoint.org TheRallyPoint at LRGC- Saturday August 26th IF YOU LIVE IN PA AND DID NOT VOTE, YOU DESERVE TO LOSE YOUR GUNS!

August 17, 2001, 03:59 PM	#61
Dead Senior Member Join Date: June 5, 2000 Location: AoW Land, USA Posts: 1,968	You could but those true pairs (two birds at the SAME time) will be ruff! __________________ Dead [Black Ops] www.therallypoint.org

August 17, 2001, 09:55 PM	#62
9mmMike Senior Member Join Date: January 6, 2000 Location: SE PA Posts: 1,049	Two at once? Ah, my ignorance showing again. Nevermind. Thanks Dead. So what can I do up there with my "new" 879 to keep me entertained? Mike __________________ "Freedom is not free" Visit TheRallyPoint.org TheRallyPoint at LRGC- Saturday August 26th IF YOU LIVE IN PA AND DID NOT VOTE, YOU DESERVE TO LOSE YOUR GUNS!

August 17, 2001, 10:51 PM	#63
Jamie Young Senior Member Join Date: April 7, 2000 Location: SE/PA Posts: 4,834	You might not be the only one with an 870 if you do Sporting Clays there. I'm long over due for an 870. I might get one before the next shoot. There is going to be a Sporting Clays Competition going on the same day as the shoot so you might have to wait until mid day to get on the field. What else are you going to bring ? __________________ Find out about Gun Shows and Training activities. www.TheRallyPoint.org Get your gun club involved!!

August 18, 2001, 10:27 AM	#64
9mmMike Senior Member Join Date: January 6, 2000 Location: SE PA Posts: 1,049	Shucks, I was just reminded by the lovely Mrs. 9mmMike that we are leaving for vacation that weekend. Please tell me that these events are fairly frequent! I've been looking for something like this for a while and now here's one in my backyard (more or less) and I can not go. I will be crusing up there tomorrow though just to check it out and get the lay of the land so-to-speak. How far away is Allems from this place? Perhaps I could kill two birds with one 870! Mike __________________ "Freedom is not free" Visit TheRallyPoint.org TheRallyPoint at LRGC- Saturday August 26th IF YOU LIVE IN PA AND DID NOT VOTE, YOU DESERVE TO LOSE YOUR GUNS!

August 18, 2001, 03:20 PM	#65
Dead Senior Member Join Date: June 5, 2000 Location: AoW Land, USA Posts: 1,968	I will be up there tomorrow also... I will most likely be wearing my "Join the Revolution" tee-shirt. I will be shooting the sporting clay course, just hope it doesnt rain too much. __________________ Dead [Black Ops] www.therallypoint.org

August 19, 2001, 05:03 PM	#66
9mmMike Senior Member Join Date: January 6, 2000 Location: SE PA Posts: 1,049	Well, I stopped up there. Let me start by saying that the directions on the web page are crap. Second RIGHT is NOT the same as second LIGHT! Anyway, it is a neat place. They were just finishing a cowboy shoot at the rifle range when we arrived. We got a cart and toured the sporting clays area. Those pigeons don't look that fast to me! Maybe my 870 would work....... The 5-stand is cool as well. I forgot to ask while I was there, does anyone know if I can shoot a shotgun at the rifle/pistol range. I need to pattern this gun and I do not know where I can go to do that. Later, Mike __________________ "Freedom is not free" Visit TheRallyPoint.org TheRallyPoint at LRGC- Saturday August 26th IF YOU LIVE IN PA AND DID NOT VOTE, YOU DESERVE TO LOSE YOUR GUNS!

August 19, 2001, 06:35 PM	#67
K80Geoff Senior Member Join Date: December 20, 1998 Location: NE Pennsylvania Posts: 3,639	First, No you cannot shoot the Shotgun (except with slugs) on the R & P ranges. They have a pattern board for that purpose. If you come to the TFL shoot I will show you where it is and how to use it. Second, those birds will fool you Ask Soda Pop or Dead about them. Some very technical presentations exist on that course. Speed in sporting clays isn't everything. Those simo pairs with complex target movements are verry difficult! Yes the directions are poo poo. I drove around for an hour before I figured out how to get there. The ranges are worth it though! Geoff Ross PS Dead, howdja do this time __________________ I am no longer a member of this forum. Bye!

August 19, 2001, 06:45 PM	#68
K80Geoff Senior Member Join Date: December 20, 1998 Location: NE Pennsylvania Posts: 3,639	OOPs I forgot. For those of you who are coming for the first time. If you copy the directions on the website go to the Second LIGHT, not the Second RIGHT. Make a right at the light with the nursery on the right and a church on the opposite side after you turn right. There is a small sign on the corner, more like one of those lawn signs you see during political campaigns. Go down the road untill you see a big tan rock standing on edge and take the right fork. If you get lost call Soda Pop, not me, I don't like the roving charges on my cell phone Geoff Ross __________________ I am no longer a member of this forum. Bye!

August 19, 2001, 10:51 PM	#69
Dead Senior Member Join Date: June 5, 2000 Location: AoW Land, USA Posts: 1,968	K80, what are roving charges??? I dont have those on mine )) I was up there today and did pretty well on the sporting clay course.... yes I am an addict now! __________________ Dead [Black Ops] www.therallypoint.org

August 20, 2001, 06:41 AM	#70
dinosaur Senior Member Join Date: December 28, 1999 Location: NE Pa. Posts: 1,245	Actually, Soda`s directions the last time were right on the money. However, the 2 knuckleheads that decided to take the sign down a few days before putting up the new one didn`t help much.

August 20, 2001, 01:23 PM	#71
Dead Senior Member Join Date: June 5, 2000 Location: AoW Land, USA Posts: 1,968	Ok there were some people there with pump guns. They could fire at both clays before they were out of range/hit the ground. Unless you are well practiced with a pump, I dont think you will do too well though. If you have something like a Win 1300, the "reminds" you to cycle the action you will be set. Damn those 1300's can be FAST! __________________ Dead [Black Ops] www.therallypoint.org

August 20, 2001, 07:26 PM	#72
9mmMike Senior Member Join Date: January 6, 2000 Location: SE PA Posts: 1,049	K80Geoff, Pattern board eh? Now I REALLY want to go. I will not be around for the TFL shoot though. What is the distance of a pattern board? What is a pattern board? It sounds like exactly what I need. Thanks, Mike __________________ "Freedom is not free" Visit TheRallyPoint.org TheRallyPoint at LRGC- Saturday August 26th IF YOU LIVE IN PA AND DID NOT VOTE, YOU DESERVE TO LOSE YOUR GUNS!

August 20, 2001, 07:43 PM	#73
Jamie Young Senior Member Join Date: April 7, 2000 Location: SE/PA Posts: 4,834	Just Got Back from the Shore!!!! I hold these things about every 3 months or so 9mmMike. Dead-Who Did you go with???? I could have killed the people at Water and Wings last time. I went up to the people and chewed them out for not putting up a sign. Its pretty hard to screw up directions from the turnpike but they some how did it. __________________ Find out about Gun Shows and Training activities. www.TheRallyPoint.org Get your gun club involved!!

August 20, 2001, 07:58 PM	#74
K80Geoff Senior Member Join Date: December 20, 1998 Location: NE Pennsylvania Posts: 3,639	Pattern Board A pattern board is a large metal plate with a hole in the center for a target. The plate is coated with a mixture of latex paint and oil. You shoot at the hole in the center and the pattern prints on the paint. When you are finished with the pattern you roll the paint on the board to get a fresh surface to shoot at. The pattern board will tell you where the pattern hits compared to where you point. Excellent to test gunfit and whether your chokes are what they say they are. Usually you shoot at 25 yds. #7.5 shot is the best for this. Soda Pop is goig to check if we will be allowed to use it that weekend as the range is having a Sporting Clays shot the same day. Geoff Ross __________________ I am no longer a member of this forum. Bye!

August 21, 2001, 05:07 AM	#75
darogue1 Senior Member Join Date: December 13, 2000 Posts: 230	Directions Can I get the directions or can someone post the link? I don't want to drive around for an hour Also What is the total so far on the amount of people comming? Any suggestions on the amount of ammo to bring per gun. Want to have enough to share but not tons to hump home. Thanks.........DAROGUE1

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