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Patocazador
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I think you're right about that at least on this site.
I lived in south Florida for a total of 42 years. That part of Florida makes a pancake look like mountains! Gotta go where there's not only left and right, but also up and down! (giggle!)
Trigger
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Most gun clubs here you need to know someone. Sponsor
It's no good when they have some money.. need to know someone there to get in
I didn't see that on my clubs page so I called them and wanted to join. asked who do I need to know.
The guy was cool. He told me I didn't need know anyone. $$$ and your a member!!
It's no good when they have some money.. need to know someone there to get in
I didn't see that on my clubs page so I called them and wanted to join. asked who do I need to know.
The guy was cool. He told me I didn't need know anyone. $$$ and your a member!!
I have a100 yard range with 50 yard backstop on our 10 acres. Could cut a few trees and stretch it to 150, but it's fine for sighting and plinking. Used the front loader of the tractor to build up backstops. Need a better, heavier shooting table/bench.
Black powder club 30 min from home.
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Got a 50-yard range behind the house. Good for the muzzle loader, sighting-in and verifying zeroes. For longer range I drive a little over an hour to the the National Forest Service range run by the state DNR. Separate shooting ranges for rifles and pistols. Two or more paid Range Safety Officers on duty. Bring your paper targets. They provide the stands. The shooting benches are thick, solid wood with attached adjustable swivel seats. It's really great for sighting in your hunting rifles and practicing running your pistol. Range rules are strictly enforced. No mag dumping. No double-tap. No off-hand rifle. Able to concentrate on your shooting and not have to worry about the d*** f*** down the line waving his gun around trying to clear a jam. The old range was wild west and covered with old computers, propane tanks and other trash. Risked your life if you were there past noon when the gang-bangers and kids showed up.
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100 yard range cut in the woods, only 5 steps from the door to the bench. Steel targets, both fixed and swinging targets at 25,50,75 and 100. Pivoting to the side is a 25 yarder with 3 swinging targets. Bought this piece of mountain to build on 43 years ago so I could shoot when I wanted.
Patocazador
54 Cal.
Try what I did. 6' pressure-treated posts stuck down in the ground with post-hole diggers. Then build a shooting table out of P.T 2x4s.
I built mine in the 1990s and it's still doing fine.
Termites and other pests destroy regular lumber down here. In Indiana your P.T. bench could last for a couple of centuries.
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I shoot off my back deck at 22 yard clangers. Out front I have a 80 yard range, backstop is piled up hemlock logs. I belong to a shooting club about 40 miles away, but I never go, I just keep paying my yearly dues.
Trigger
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My son wants nothing to do with hunting. Never has. 10 years old
My daughter.. she's 5 and wants a deer. the bunny's ate the garden so there on the list too. She needs her own dog..
I was thinking teaching her on the 20ga pedersoli and getting one of those. I kinda don't want to though. Would she be able to handle a 10ga at around 12 years old? I'd like to get her into the 10.
I remember the 12 was to big for me. Starting out
It's better to learn this. Blackpowder
My daughter.. she's 5 and wants a deer. the bunny's ate the garden so there on the list too. She needs her own dog..
I was thinking teaching her on the 20ga pedersoli and getting one of those. I kinda don't want to though. Would she be able to handle a 10ga at around 12 years old? I'd like to get her into the 10.
I remember the 12 was to big for me. Starting out
It's better to learn this. Blackpowder
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I have a 50 yd range in my back yard. Have to cut up some more firewood to replenish the back stop.
Trigger
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I had a 40 yard archery range until Karen called dcf.. they even said I was OK.. but they going to show up everytime someone calls..
So now I can't even shoot my bow here
The bike guy. Good guy moved... she called to many time s and he gave up
I even hide and boot out in hunting gear or anything... I don't need her seeing anything... it's a funny feeling going house to car with everything.
I say Karen but it's a mid age guy with a head thing he flips out over there.
So now I can't even shoot my bow here
The bike guy. Good guy moved... she called to many time s and he gave up
I even hide and boot out in hunting gear or anything... I don't need her seeing anything... it's a funny feeling going house to car with everything.
I say Karen but it's a mid age guy with a head thing he flips out over there.
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rafterob
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Fortunate to belong to a muzzleloading club that has enjoyed the privilege of leasing the same land for 20 years now. Otherwise it would be tough. Only one small public range within driving distance and I mean small. A couple club ranges in the vicinity.
I can get 125 yard shot on my place and luck is my bench is on a slight rise .
Trigger
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On topic....
Ask or don't ask.
Private gun club properties
Its just muzzloader.. I think I'm ok
I don't have a modern permit.. do u stick out and ask if your OK..
Just if they like all oh no no no then I gotta go somewhere else. But I do doubt that.
I asked the game warden when hunting. He was checking bags and permits.. he's OK with me.. I was shaking when I asked all scared.
Another reason I don't like anyone there and only go to sight in...
My wife says I'm fine. But it's a good question i think...
I'm not the only one without permit and one of these. It's not easy don't fit in.
And yes working to getting that back the permit just be be able to buy in state or online supplies. I drive out of state for supplies.
Ask or don't ask.
Private gun club properties
Its just muzzloader.. I think I'm ok
I don't have a modern permit.. do u stick out and ask if your OK..
Just if they like all oh no no no then I gotta go somewhere else. But I do doubt that.
I asked the game warden when hunting. He was checking bags and permits.. he's OK with me.. I was shaking when I asked all scared.
Another reason I don't like anyone there and only go to sight in...
My wife says I'm fine. But it's a good question i think...
I'm not the only one without permit and one of these. It's not easy don't fit in.
And yes working to getting that back the permit just be be able to buy in state or online supplies. I drive out of state for supplies.
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