Shotgun Shoot

• Nov 19, 2008

• #1

BaltimoreBass

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I've been following this thread http://www.mdshooters.com/showthread.php?t=11124 and there seems to be some interest in a meeting up sometime soon. I'm new here so maybe some the the more experienced members can chime in an offer some suggestions. How does Black Friday Nov. 28th sound? Any suggestions on location?

 

• Nov 19, 2008

• #2

cyclrcr

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What kind of Shotgun shoot do you think we should partake in? Sporting Clay, Skeet, Trap, 5 Stand? or maybe a place that does all/most of the above?

Or is the interest more of shooting their tacticle shotguns?

 

• Nov 19, 2008

• #3

A

araugh

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Laurel, MD

Count me in for a black friday shotgun shoot.

 

• Nov 19, 2008

• #4

joppaj

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I'd be interested in a shoot, but I'm a no-go for Black Friday. I'll watch this thread and make it if I can.

 

• Nov 19, 2008

• #5

BaltimoreBass

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JoppaJ and all - date is not set in stone so all suggestions at this point are welcomed. I'd like to have a date set by the end of the the week though. Let's set a date deadline for midnight Friday. Is that fair?

 

• Nov 19, 2008

• #6

apexinm3

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Black friday a no-go for me as well; however that weekend looks good.

 

• Nov 19, 2008

• #7

BaltimoreBass

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Everyone - How about the Saturday after Thanksgiving? Should be Saturday November 29th? Elk Neck or Continental?

 

• Nov 19, 2008

• #8

FIREHAWK

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elk neck = cheaper$

 

• Nov 19, 2008

• #9

BaltimoreBass

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Ok. So let's officially say Saturday, November 29th at Elk Neck.

 

• Nov 19, 2008

• #10

pauln

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Mar 2, 2007

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I am a member at Thurmont and if it's not to far for everyone to drive, we can set a date to meet there for a shotgun shoot. It only costs $3 for guests to shoot with me.

 

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• Nov 19, 2008

• #11

Rough_Rider

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Oct 31, 2008

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Howard County, MD

Count me in for Saturday the 29th !!
Any location is fine with me, prefer outdoors.
I have never been to Elk Neck ( http://www.dnr.state.md.us/publiclands/central/elkneckSF.asp ) or Thurmont. I'm always looking to try new ranges.

 

• Nov 19, 2008

• #12

BaltimoreBass

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cyclrcr - Sorry I almost missed your post. The original thread that sparked the interested was more on the lines or HD/Tactical shotgunning so I'm thinking we'll keep it that way. As always suggestions are more than welcome.

PaulN - If we ended up at Elk Neck, are you willing to show up and give some tips?

 

• Nov 19, 2008

• #13

BaltimoreBass

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For you outdoor vets......How many rounds do your typically shoot during these kinds of events. I average about 50 or so at indoor ranges but it seems that ammo may go too quick on an outdoor range. White March Arms has sleeves of Federal Low Recoil slugs for a good price and I'm trying to figure out how many I'll need.

 

• Nov 19, 2008

• #14

Jaybeez

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Elk neck could suck. Every time i go up there, there is literally 5 or 6 people sharing one shotgun, hogging the single trap line for hours.

I can easily shoot 1/2 a case of target loads in an hour.

 

• Nov 19, 2008

• #15

BaltimoreBass

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PaulN - How many guests can you have? Is the 29th okay for you? Can you post the info , type of ammo permitted, targets, etc.?

Thanks in advance.

 

• Nov 19, 2008

• #16

hughmon

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pauln said:

I am a member at Thurmont and if it's not to far for everyone to drive, we can set a date to meet there for a shotgun shoot. It only costs $3 for guests to shoot with me. Not to brag, but if you follow these links, you'll see that I took 1st place in the tactical/pump divisions at our shotgun matches this year. I know a little about shooting shotguns. A shotgun without a shoulder stock is a joke. Unless you're doing tactical entries, a breacher is a waste of money.
http://www.yorkiwlaipsc.org/Results2008/IkesApril08-Shotgun.txt
http://www.yorkiwlaipsc.org/Results2008/SummerBlast2008-ShotgunSideMatch.txt

If anyone is free this Saturday, there should be a practical shotgun match at Thurmont.

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I can't make the shoot on the 29th. Seems I will still be serving penance for past sins by being trapped in a condo over the holiday with the in-laws.

Can't make this Saturday either. My brother and I are going to brave the crowds at the Chantilly Gun Show.

However, I would be up for a trip to Thurmont some other time. I 've been wanting to check out the facilities. It sounds very nice.

 

• Nov 19, 2008

• #17

h2u

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Just as an FYI- That Saturday after Thanksgiving is the opening day for Deer Firearms. The biggest hunting day of the year. You may find ranges overflowing for the last minute sight-ins or totally empty. Just wanted to get that out there more because a lot of us that may be interested in a shotgun shoot will DEFINITELY not be attending on that day

 

• Nov 19, 2008

• #18

Rough_Rider

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Oct 31, 2008

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Howard County, MD

Great point h2u. Thanks for the info. Gues we will have to take our chances and be prepared.

I only deer hunt using the bumber of my truck. I need all my ammo for the zombies, not about to waste any on deer.

 

• Nov 19, 2008

• #19

BaltimoreBass

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h2u - Thanks for the info.

Everyone - Let's keep the day the same for now but please feel free to post yay or nay and alternatives. If we get too many nays then I'll look at changing. Also it looks like the location will either be Elk Neck or Thurmont. I'm still waiting for PaulN to post a response.

 

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• Nov 19, 2008

• #20

pauln

WECSOG Alumnus

Mar 2, 2007

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Harford Co.

I'm free on the 29th. We can do Elk Neck if everyone would prefer, but at Thurmont we can probably have one of the pistol bays to ourselves and won't be bothered by anyone sighting in for the hunting season. This link has pictures of the pistol bays. http://www.mpsa.net/ranges/ranges.html And since Thurmont is a private club, you don't have to worry about any of the unsafe yahoo's that you find on public ranges like Elk Neck. Slugs and birdshot are allowed, but no buckshot. We can use paper or steel targets (7 1/2 or smaller lead shot only on the steel), clay birds, water jugs are ok as long as we clean up the mess. I checked their website and it doesn't mention anything about a limit on the number of guests but I'm going to double check with one of the Board members. For the next month or two my schedule is completely open so we may be able to schedule multiple dates. I can show you how to shoot, shoot fast and reload, but if you want to learn tactical entries or room clearing drills there are probably many others far more skilled than I am in those aspects. I shoot in competitions only. Many of the skills used in competition as far as gunhandling will transfer over to self-defense or tactical situations, but I am not an expert on tactics.