[Aussie Arms]

Hello everyone,

I am looking for numbers of people who may be interested in a XCR Forum shoot and get together to unload some magazines through our XCR's and other rifles, pistols, etc.......

I know where some of you are located, so I'm just looking at that a good place might be Shanghai, in WV. The ZIP is: 25918 for you to do a http://www.mapquest.com/ search. They have 25 / 50 / 100 / 200 yard ranges but BYO targets and stands.

I am looking at a Saturday or Sunday meet at a small public range that even allows Full Auto. Bring em if you've got em! :rapidfire:

 

[va_plinker]

I'm definitely up for something, but China is a bit of a hike. Actually it looks to be about 4 1/2 hours, but if that means a better turnout, then so be it.

An alternative might be Hite Hollow in Augusta Springs Va. It is about 30 minutes southwest of 81 at Staunton. Part of the George Washington National Forrest.

http://www.fs.fed.us/r8/gwj/recreation/shooting_ranges/

If I remember correctly it is a bit over 100 yards. Maybe 150', and a little bit up hill.

Where else?

 

[va_plinker]

Here is a Hite Hollow video I found to get everyone in the mood, and yes, Full Auto is allowed. Ammo must have been cheaper back then!

 

[Sloan441]

I hope you're all thinking about warmer weather than the present.

I'm not exactly a fair weather shooter, but cold is cold and a long drive in winter...well...it sucks. :-\

 

[gunner69]

Aussie, When you planning to have this shoot???? If it's before April 08, I suggest a warmer climate. Mississippi, Alabama, Georgia or Florida perhaps. I can do the heat (jungle) just not the Artic (read NORTHERN States). My Dick doesn't appreciate being schriveled up ;D

 

[TEXAS SOLFTAIL]

plinker, You got me dancing with that flick! R&R music with R&R guns. Thanks

 

[Aussie Arms]

I don't really care where it is, or how cold or warm it is, I would just like to do it!

I did the West Virginia Police Academy qualification shoot where I had snow building up on my front sight!

I was asked why I wasn't holding a very tight pattern (Iwas still in the score zone and they were being smart) and I replied that it's a bit hard to sight a pistol when you are shiveringuncontrollabley as i was!

It was fun. Any shoot where soemoine else pays the bill, and you are still getting paid, is fun.

Lets come up with some suggestions as see where is goes from there.

 

[tzoid]

Damn Roy

You live in what we call East Bum [email protected]# Egypt....

Total Est. Time: 5 hours, 59 minutes
Total Est. Distance: 360.75 miles

I would have to take a pass on that location... That's a great idea and I would love to meet everyone
so I will be there in spirit.

Have fun and be safe.

 

[Aussie Arms]

I'm looking for further suggestions. That's not local to me either. I was looking for a place where we could all (well not all but most) meet relavitely close. Please feel free to make a suggestion for a place and then when we have all the suggestions we can see which one is in the middle of where we all live. So, if every one just lists their respective zip code, I will put them on a map and try to come up with a location.

Mine = 26757

 

[va_plinker]

I'm 20132.... but you know that ;D

 

[tzoid]

21040 Maybe I can request guest passes to APG..

That would be fun.... especially if they let us shoot all the prototype weapons.

 

[Sloan441]

45383. That's in darkest Ohio. Amid the depths of winter. It's snowing now and I hates it. Haaattesssssss it...

 

[Aussie Arms]

From about the 6 people I know who have expressed an interest in this shoot, it is looking like Winchester VA is the center of everyones travels so far, except poor old Sloan that is who is out the in BFE.

Until we get some more interest, we won't know where this is going.

Come on guys and girls, join in and let us know where you are by zip.

Here's the map so far.

 

[Aussie Arms]

To add some of our other brothers and sisters to the map: (well I haven't heard from any sisters yet, but not to exclude them):

 

[Juicespeare1]

Aussie,

As you know mine is 75067, a bit far to travel.

 

[Aussie Arms]

Yes, sorry. I can add you to the map if you like??? ;D

 

[1redgmc]

Roy - are you talking about Sleepy Creek WMA?

If so - the zip you posted is off slightly... but about 265 MILES... :duh:

Try using zip 25427 for Hedgesville, WV - as I think that'll be easier than Shady Springs, WV which is BFE for sure!

Folks might find this location / zip might easier to attend.

HOWEVER... I'm in !!!

 

[va_plinker]

I've heard that the Sleepy Creek WMA only allows 3 rounds in a mag at a time. issedoff: It that true? how about the other WV WMA ranges?

http://64.233.169.104/search?q=cache:Oxh4QhRZB2UJ:www.ar15.com/forums/topic.html%3Fb%3D8%26f%3D24%26t%3D279435%26page%3D1+Sleepy+Creek+site:ar15.com&hl=en&ct=clnk&cd=1&gl=us&client=safari

 

[Trogdor]

I would love to go but I live in UTAH, and that is really far for me to drive.

 

[1redgmc]

VA_PLINKER - I have lived here in Berkeley County 20+ years, and have never heard of a 3 round limit at Sleepy Creek WMA - but it is indeed possible. Maybe I've been lucky to never see a ranger? Maybe the proliferation of idiots in the area, and a new ranger (park management) has brought about some much needed changes...

I've encountered some scary MFers up there over the years, that have no business possessing a firearm, but I have never (ever) encountered a park ranger at the range. The only ranger encounter in the park, was when camping down at the lake several years ago, when some assholes were drinkin' and shooting off fireworks - and it was DRY (obvious fire hazard).

That range is notorious for TRASH, as people drag all kinds of shit up there to shoot at. Hell, I've seen guys drag big ROCKS out to the mounds, and THEN put the ROCK INSIDE a cardboard target box, ON TOP of the mound and shoot at it.

After hearing ricochets hit in the trees left and right, we packed up and quickly left the area. I mean c'mon... WTF are they thinking?

That is the down side of a public range - no range master or supervision... and unsafe idiots all around.

HOWEVER, Westlance Arms - is about 20 minutes from the Sleepy Creek range (Westlance is in Jones Springs, WV), and is a pay for use range ($10 pistol / $10 rifle - for NRA Card Holders // $20 each for non-NRA members). You have to call ahead and make reservations, but overall it's not a bad setup. The owner, Mark Ewing, has a fairly decent pepper popper / steel target pistol range, but I will say (from my observations) that the rifle range lacks facilities, as there is only (1) table/bench to shoot from. He has a nice long range, but unless you are proned out, or standing - seated shooting is limited. Of course, this may have changed since last fall - but I can go scope it out to verify.

I guess Sleepy Creek is still better than being around the idiots that go out on the power lines and shoot the hell out of anything they can find. We used to ride motocross bikes and 4-wheelers on the power lines until a couple encounters with shooters ou there. Ain't worth getting hurt over...

I'll see what I can find out and post any updates I have.

Thanks!