July 2008 middle TN meet and shoot -- Saturday the 19th

[TGO David]

Do we want to go ahead and pick a weekend in July to try to do another middle TN meet & shoot?

• Saturday the 12th
  
• Saturday the 19th
  
• Saturday the 26th
  

I am going to suggest we stick with Owl Hollow for the time being unless someone wants to take it upon themselves to arrange an alternate venue. OHGC seems to provide a reasonably central meeting point plus we are able to shoot long guns and hand guns there in an outdoor setting. That makes it a 'win' on several levels.

Vote accordingly...

[Guest themark712]

The 26th will by my only option for July. The 12th is my anniversary and I think I'm going to be out of town the 19th. But that's cool if it doesn't work out, but I won't be able to supply a grill other than on the 26th.

[molonlabetn]

Can't do the 12th, my sister is getting married...

[TGO David]

The 12th is bad for me as well. I'd have to sit that weekend out if it becomes the one of choice.

[TGO David]

I won't be able to supply a grill other than on the 26th.

I am not going to propose another cookout for July. We'll switch back to a local restaurant and let folks recover a little from pitching in on this month's meet and shoot.

And thank you for supplying the grill for this weekend's event!

[Guest themark712]

I am not going to propose another cookout for July. We'll switch back to a local restaurant and let folks recover a little from pitching in on this month's meet and shoot.

And thank you for supplying the grill for this weekend's event!

I understand. But just keep in mind I am happy to bring it and cook for any event that I can make it too.

[Daniel]

the first two weeks ill be at bncoc and the last i have my "one weekend" a month so i went with teh 19th.

[Guest jwp]

Does Owl Creek allow NFA weapons? I might try to make it down either way. I'm open on dates so I didn't vote.

[Burboy]

OHGC does allow NFA but only at the pistol pits.

Whatchagot?

[Daniel]

pistol is max 20 meters i believe on the longer one the other is like ten max if im not mistaken.

[Guest utarch00]

OHGC does allow NFA but only at the pistol pits.

Whatchagot?

Not necessarily. It depends on the type of NFA weapon. You can shoot any NFA weapon other than Full Auto at the rifle pits. I shoot my SBR there all the time and I see suppressors there also. Full Auto only at the Pistol pits AND ONLY three round bursts.

[tnroadrunner]

I was at the Pope show yesterday when I heard the Owl Hollow is closing. Did anyone else hear this.

[Guest utarch00]

There was a threat of it closing at the beginning of the year, but that has been resolved for at least this year. I have not heard anything as of late.

[Guest tokarev]

Heard the same from a local gunshop owner. So I asked while at the range yesterday and was told that it's one of those "stories" that come up all of the time.

Sounds like my last job. For 11 years (starting with when I got hired) I would have someone come up to me and say how they heard that the company was closing within six months and that it's "it's really happening this time". Hah!

I'm going to look up the website for the range and find out about the process of joining up. It gets old kinda quick, just shooting indoors at 25 yards.

[SpacemanSpiff]

As far as we know now, Owl Hollow is not closing, it will be under different management at the beginning of 2009 with, maybe, a new name.

The "long" pit has a 5, 10, and 15, yard markers with the bench being around 20 yards. The "short" pit is about 10 yard.

Edited June 23, 2008 by SpacemanSpiff
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[TripleDigitRide]

I'm going to look up the website for the range and find out about the process of joining up. It gets old kinda quick, just shooting indoors at 25 yards.

I thought about doing the very same thing, but it's so far from me. I'm in Hendersonville, so that would be quite a hike.

I thought about joining the Gallatin Gun Club, but they are at their limit. On top of that, it seems as if you have to jump through hoops to become a member.

I'm still looking for one a bit closer to me.

[Guest Loki]

Please don't be the 19th... I can't come to that one! And if I don't get to shoot again soon.. I will explode. That happens to me sometimes.

[Guest jwp]

OHGC does allow NFA but only at the pistol pits.

Whatchagot?

I've got a few things. From what I've read further in this thread is that they only allow 3-rd. burst and I've only got 1 that runs that slow so I'll have to do some work to get a few running that slow if I come.

[Guest Loki]

I heard more than 3 round bursts Saturday, and I was bump-firing an AK...

[Guest Schmootika]

I think the 19th sounds good to me!

[Burboy]

Any of the three days should work for me.

It depends on the type of NFA weapon. You can shoot any NFA weapon other than Full Auto at the rifle pits. I shoot my SBR there all the time and I see suppressors there also. Full Auto only at the Pistol pits AND ONLY three round bursts.

Sorry, I wasn't considering SBR's and Silencers. When did they make the 3 round burst rule? That's news to me. At orientation back in the spring machineguns were asked about and I don't remember 3 round burst being mentioned.

[SpacemanSpiff]

When did they make the 3 round burst rule? That's news to me. At orientation back in the spring machineguns were asked about and I don't remember 3 round burst being mentioned.

I don't think there is an exact round count rule for short bursts. I think management would like to keep it to 3-5 rounds. The main thing is safety. They want rapid fire to be controlled. All rounds must pass thru the target and into the berm. There are homes nearby and the management doesn't want them to have any surprises.

[Guest Loki]

Got it. 3 to five in the pistol pit only.

[Daniel]

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[Guest Loki]

I would like to change my vote to the 19th. That day is clear for me now.