East TN April shoot

[Mark@Sea]

18 April My place just outside Kingsport - PM if you need directions. Up to 100 yards, emphasis for this shoot will be on service rifle (Garand, AR's, M1 carbine), other mil-surps acceptable, but not required! Suggested that you bring a shooting mat (something to lay on for prone firing), and a dozen or more cans of tomato juice or equivalent as targets. Contest, both centerfire and rimfire rifle; Iron sights, timed, reactive targets (zombies masquerading as cans of tomato juice). Winner receives choice of lace-on GI type leather cheekpad, leather GI sling, or large bag of empty tomato juice cans, redeemable for valuable prizes at your local recycler. Special competition, 7 to 12 year olds, rimfire rifle (bring or borrow one from me - the rifle, not the kid). Extra cool prize for winner and runner up. Campers welcome before, during and after the shoot. Cookout on-site, I'll supply coleman stoves. Emphasis on fellowship, fun and safety.

[Guest c.a.s.]

Bought a tent just for it

Looking forward ot it greatly! I know I won't win, but it'll still be a great time!

[Guest Traumaslave]

Thanks for the invite, would love to come out, gotta check the work schedule. What about Vitamin T?? (Tannerite)

[Mike.357]

Weather permitting I will be there to camp Friday night and probably Saturday too!!

Heck you might not be able to get rid of me once I get there, LOL

About time we had us a shoot! I think I can get hits on a juice can with the SKS and M1

I can bring a tarp that will allow several shooters to fire prone at the same time.

To quote Flounder, "this is going to be great!"

[Guest marine77]

I may try to be there myself, if work permits, we'll see.

[Guest Boomhower]

Great to hear Mark! We were just talking about this the other day.

About time we had us a shoot! I think I can get hits on a juice can with the SKS and M1

From what I saw that SKS do in your hands, I may not even show up for the competition.

I may see if I can get my dads old British 303.

[Mark@Sea]

Unfortunately, Tannerite is probably a bad idea, considering the nature of the range.

I hope to make a trip to CMP's South Store prior to the shoot. I should have a Garand (and ammo, at cost) available to loan. I also have an M1 Carbine available, but you'll have to bring your own ammo - CMP is out.

If anyone has a stuffed chipmunk they're willing to donate as a target, Mike might feel more at home...

[Guest c.a.s.]

I'm going ot see if I can get the whole weekend off and camp out! At the least get Friday and Saturday off, if I can. I'm not missing this shoot!

[towerclimber37]

depending on my situation, I believe I will too Cody!

[Guest Linoge]

*sigh* You just had to have it way the frak out there, did you not? I might be able to show up.

I take it you will be back from the deep blue by then?

[Mark@Sea]

Well, "Way out there" is where I live. When I'm not even wayer out there, so to speak.

Yeah, I should be home a couple weeks prior.

Bring your shotgun, Linoge, and you and I will have a little shootout. I want to see if my 112 year old tech can keep up.

[Guest Boomhower]

Ah, good ole shot gun shoot off.....sounds like fun!

[Guest SUNTZU]

Well, "Way out there" is where I live. When I'm not even wayer out there, so to speak.

Yeah, I should be home a couple weeks prior.

Bring your shotgun, Linoge, and you and I will have a little shootout. I want to see if my 112 year old tech can keep up.

I'll bring shovels.

[Daniel]

hmm... wonder if i can make this.

[Guest Traumaslave]

I gotta work Friday night 1900-0700. Don't think I'll make a Sat morning shoot having to drive from Chattanooga.

[Mark@Sea]

It is liable to be an all day affair. Last time I hosted a shoot, some folks stayed 'till sundown.

[Guest c.a.s.]

If'n I can get the whole weekend off, you ain't gonna get rid of me from Friday evening till mid Sunday

[Guest Linoge]

Well, "Way out there" is where I live.

Yeah... I knew I missed a in there somewhere.

I will definitely see what I can do about making it, though .

[bubbiesdad]

Yeah... I knew I missed a in there somewhere.

I will definitely see what I can do about making it, though .

As far as I know, I'm going. If you like you can ride with me.

Edited February 24, 2009 by bubbiesdad
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[Guest SUNTZU]

New sign up at Mark's house. Most people don't know that the range starts three feet back from the windows on their house.

[Mark@Sea]

Love it!

Edited February 27, 2009 by Mark@Sea

[Guest Linoge]

As far as I know, I'm going. If you like you can ride with me.

Thanks for the offer... all depends on what my schedule shapes up to be .

[Guest Boomhower]

Too bad that warning sign hasn't been there all along. Right Mike?

[Mark@Sea]

Found this at CMP forum, posted in reply to a question in the Long Guns forum, liked it so much I'm reposting it here. Fitting theme for the April shoot....

It satisfies the eyes. it looks warm, robust, serious, and capable. it looks like victory, freedom, and liberation. it looks friendly. it does not look evil. it does not look delicate. it does not look cheap.

it satisfies the ears. the clocklike schnick when you pull the bolt back. the warning click as you shove home another 8 round clip. the massive solid slam as the bolt rams another round into the chamber. the deep throated bark of the muzzle as you fire away. the final Ka-ting as the empty clip is ejected. the horrifying scream of agony as the guy four benches down learns never to hesitate when removing his thumb from a freshly loaded clip.

it satisfies the touch. the warm sculpted wood. the curve of the stock. the curl of the bolt lug. the take-up of the trigger. the robust, solid, yet unsharp push of the kick.

it satisfies the soul. it is the defender of liberty. it is the champion of victory. it is the guarantor of freedom. it will not be used to rob banks. no terrorist will unleash it on a crowd of unarmed victims. no gangster will use it to shoot little girl while missing his imaginary gangster enemies.

it is the good guy's weapon. it is just the ticket to liberate a country. it opens the doors of concentration camps. it saves people from tyranny. it topples dictators. it squashes fascists. it pushes communists behind their walls. it defends the homeland. it provides for the common defense. it is necessary for the security of a free state.

it brings joy to women and children as they fire it. it strikes fear in the hearts of those that oppose freedom. it makes friends at the shooting range. it reminds us of the cost of freedom. its lavish expense is appropriatly justified.

[Guest Gun Geek]

I have really got to go to one of these. Would an AK be in that consideration of service rifle? . I just got one and am waitin on my ammo. One day I will come.