Anyone going to the Hiram Maxim shoot in Maine this weekend?

SDC · July 17, 2002, 09:52 AM

Just curious; I've been 3 times, and enjoyed every one. I'm wondering what's going to be on the line, and what's going to be available for rent. 4 of us are coming down from the Ottawa area ("a true north , strong & free" - NOT!), and I'm hoping that there'll be plenty of unique stuff for them to try out, because I'm the unofficial "tour guide". Hope to see you there.

BlkHawk73 · July 17, 2002, 10:49 PM

This will be my 4th or 5th attendace this year. You can expect to see a lot of the same people/guns you've seen at prior events and also a few new ones. It's hard to say what "big" stuff will be there. At least one place always has a variety of models for rental. Best piece of advice...dress for the weather - last year was HOT!

(90-95+). Also if you can arrive early and try to park one the dirt road heading into to event. Bring soem food and beverages and leave them in the vehicle in a cooler. During a break in the action head back (make sure your stamped for re-addmittance) and eat there. It'll be cooler (w/ AC) and cheaper than eating from the vendors. Also, take time to visit the dealer tents. (gotta say that my brother is one of them)

There's A LOT of knowledge under that canvas.

Most of all...ENJOY!

July 17, 2002, 09:52 AM	#1
SDC Senior Member Join Date: January 23, 2001 Location: People's Republic of Kanada Posts: 1,652	Anyone going to the Hiram Maxim shoot in Maine this weekend? Just curious; I've been 3 times, and enjoyed every one. I'm wondering what's going to be on the line, and what's going to be available for rent. 4 of us are coming down from the Ottawa area ("a true north , strong & free" - NOT!), and I'm hoping that there'll be plenty of unique stuff for them to try out, because I'm the unofficial "tour guide". Hope to see you there. __________________ Gun control in Canada: making the streets safer for rapists, muggers, and other violent criminals since 1936.

July 17, 2002, 10:49 PM	#2
BlkHawk73 Senior Member Join Date: January 14, 1999 Location: Maine Posts: 756	This will be my 4th or 5th attendace this year. You can expect to see a lot of the same people/guns you've seen at prior events and also a few new ones. It's hard to say what "big" stuff will be there. At least one place always has a variety of models for rental. Best piece of advice...dress for the weather - last year was HOT! (90-95+). Also if you can arrive early and try to park one the dirt road heading into to event. Bring soem food and beverages and leave them in the vehicle in a cooler. During a break in the action head back (make sure your stamped for re-addmittance) and eat there. It'll be cooler (w/ AC) and cheaper than eating from the vendors. Also, take time to visit the dealer tents. (gotta say that my brother is one of them) There's A LOT of knowledge under that canvas. Most of all...ENJOY!