[Carlos]

Going to go shooting at the infamous Dump next Saturday at either 10 or 11 a.m. So far there are three of us going, rain or shine.

If you're interested in shooting and meeting new people, come on up. It's usually great fun and a nice drive too.

If you need directions, I'll be happy to give them to you.

Carl

[Lars]

I wish I could go. I have a code update class that I have to attend.:( Eight hours of pure boredom. I will be at JCGC tomarrow at the usuall time though.

Lars

[Carlos]

I'll be there this time. Been shooting Thursdays at JC lately too is my main excuse for not being there lately. :( Bossman#1 is killing me.

BTW, saw the knife at The Mechanic's house last evening. Sweeeeeettt! I want one. We'll have to talk knives tomorrow.

[9MonkeyMonkey]

Carlos,

Where's the dump located? How far from Salem? I may have some free time this weekend to get out.

Jeff

[Braddock]

Yeh were is this dump ?

I live in McMinnville and I go to a place up on Meadowlake road past the dam. Just a pit of red mud, but seems to be quite popular.

[Carlos]

A shooting buddy affectionately named the place "The Dump" because low life types dump their soiled carpet, and other crap there.

The Dump is 10+ miles past Estacada on Hwy 224. My odometer never tells the same story twice. When you get to the Memaloose Bridge, it's another two miles, off the left side of the road and pretty easily identifiable - and there's a high-tension wire tower right by where you park.

The range is approximately 85 yards, with a hillside as the backdrop. Great for shooting clays.

Come on up and meet some new shooters.

Carl

[Braddock]

Thanks for the offer, I cant see myself makin it up this weekend. I will be busy with airsoft this weekend.

Maybe another time.

[Carlos]

You're always wecome to join the Dump Gang anytime. :)

[Braddock]

I look forward to it. Only problem is that Estecada is a bit far from me(McMinville). But I am a new shooter and I am eager to meet other peeps to shoot with.(takin the wife shootin just doesnt cut it).

[Carlos]

LOL. At least you can get her to go with you.

As far as the drive goes, it's pretty much highway speed the whole way. Beautiful drive to boot!! The road parallels the Clackamas River much of the way. It's Heaven on Earth up there.

CA out

[alfajim]

Starting to sound like a broken record but I must work this weekend. Boss overloaded me with work and more on the way, very soon guys I will make it back.

[Archie]

As it was known many years ago? Near Douglas Ridge Rifle Club?

When I lived in Portland (when SIG and Sauer were separate companies) I used to shoot there. Or up past Rhodedendron at the rock quarrie/dump.

Have fun guys, too far for me to make it this time.

[Carlos]

Jim, That's cool, you have an exciting job for sure.

We're shooting tonight, if you want to go.

[Carlos]

Archie

I get a chance to shoot once in a while at Douglas Ridge. I'll be joining up real soon, so I can drive out after work and work on my 308 reloads at the bench.

The Dump is for Bumpin for sure!! :) Sorry you can't join us.

[voilsb]

I can't go, because I've got other shooting arrangements this weekend (I don't have a car, so I have to stick with those).

I'm going up near Mary's Peak (Corvallis/Philomath area) to shoot. anyone who wants to come PM me and we'll set a link-up point.

[Carlos]

Hell, Braddock might be able to make it. :)

You'll have to connect up with us sometimes. Small Army! :)

Could take a trip down south too I suppose.

CA

[M60]

carlos? How is your Ham radio stuff going? I have to work weekinds these days... "boo!!" but I do get tues and wends off. what night do you guys get out to the range you talk about (johnson creek) I think.

[safado]

Hi guys. I'm new here and was referred to this thread by a fellow Oregonian THR member. I live in Portland (westside) and as I said in my other thread I'm getting back into target shooting etc.

What dealers (hopefully in the Portland area) would you recommend that I visit to be able to touch and handle several different handguns. The ones that I'm most interested in currently are H&K, Glock, SigSauer, and Ruger. I'm looking for a shop with good prices and excellent service.

I notice you mention the Johnson Creek range are there any indoor ranges in the Portland area? I remember years ago there used to be a indoor range somewhere in Tigard (near Washington Square) that I think went out of business.

Thanks for the recommendations and advice.

[MMcCall]

Safado: If you're on the west side, I'd recommend The Gun Broker on Hwy 99 in Tigard. Good folks, decent prices, and they have a decent sized and varied selection.

Their address is 13500 SW Pacific Hwy, suite 26.. it's on the left-hand side if you're coming from 217. Phone's 503-639-9614.

(BTW I'm not affiliated with them except as a satisfied customer :))

[dude]

shoot outside (it's better for you!)


Kieth's in Gresham has a nice selection but I don't buy NIB from him as he does not stand behind the warrantys and charges more for credit cards. He has lots of used pistols though and I buy one on ocassion.

[Carlos]

So, Dude, you going to make it?

I notice you mention the Johnson Creek range are there any indoor ranges in the Portland area?

Johnson Creek Gun Club is on 72nd and Lamphere Street. Lamphere is a block south of Johnson Creek Blvd in southeast Portland. It's a great place to shoot. There's another indoor range a friend shoots at on 60th or so and Glisan Street. Haven't been there, so I'm guessing on the exact location. Friend swears by the place.

Mark, Wednesday evenings are regular nights to shoot with the Dump Gang and I've been shooting Thursdays with a fellow I know from downtown Portland. Haven't had as much time as I'd like to study for the test, but I'm about ready to jump in. Been enjoying building an extensive list from my scanning activities.

Keith's Sporting Goods has a good selection of guns, but Keith works there. :( If you can get around his bull****, they're a good place to do business with. Just don't expect customer service after the sale. Plain and simple.

Another route would be Northwest Armory in Milwaukie (on McLoughlin) as you head towards Oak Grove area.

Then, there's Fisherman's Marine Supply. I've purchased a Glock from these guys. I like em.

[dude]

nope, too busy (woman involved) and to much good shooting close-by. I'd invite y'all out for the 1000-enth time but I'd look desperate! It seems I'm driving to Biggs Saturday and perhaps picking up another P7.

I do need to pop over 'cause I have 60 or so .308 NATO tracer bullets and wanted to know if you would load up 30 for me if I provide the brass........and you can keep the other 30 (+)??

[Zip06]

Dude, you're whipped. Haven't seen you down here in the wet country for quite a while. That P7 fever you have seems to linger on.

[dude]

a fling here.......a fling there (it happens)

[Zip06]

Can she reload or clean guns?

[dude]

I don't know

[M60]

Dude! I thought you were gay?.... lol just kiddin...

[dude]

you wish!!

[M60]

To funny!

[SKN]

This is an indoor range at which you can rent and shoot Glocks, HKs, Rugers and Sigs to try out before you buy one of them: http://www.cccpstc.org

[dude]

they even have a P7 for rent

[safado]

SKN:

Thanks!! That place looks really amazing. I'm definately signing up and taking a couple of classes even though it'll be quite a drive to get there.

[Zip06]

The PSTC is a fine range, probably the best in this state. It does have its quirks. First, its hard to tell when the cops have priority and you get to wait it out; Second, you have to use only the ammo they sell. I think thats true on targets also. Last, check on the public hours. Last time I checked the hours were very strange. Other than that its great.

[safado]

Another question for the Oregon shooters:

What are the laws concerning gun ownership in Oregon? Is there a waiting period?? Ban on certain types of guns?

Thanks MMcCall for the reference--I think I'll go pay them a visit today and Keith's/NWArmory on Saturday.

[MMcCall]

My pleasure, and I'll second SKN's recommendation about PSTC. The range is the nicest I've shot at, and I think you'll be impressed with the classes.

As far as Oregon laws, no wierd bans, no waiting period, just FBI insta-check. CCW is easy to get, Class III ok, etc.

[Schuey2002]

no waiting period
You only have to wait for the FFL holder to call up the OSP and give them the gun info. It usually takes less than 5 minutes. ;)

[safado]

Thanks for the quick feedback guys. I might be showing my complete newness by this question but what is a Class III arm? I'm assuming it's any arm that's automatic? :confused:

[Schuey2002]

Full auto weapons.

[Carlos]

If you want class III in Multnomah County, I hear you just might as well forget it, as the sheriff won't sign off on the app.

Well, I'm leaving for the Dump tomorrow morning at 9:00 a.m., arrival time 10:00.

[Carlos]

Dude, call me when you get a chance.

I left you a voicemail message.

[dude]

have'ent turned the phone on, busy tonight...................I'll give you a buzz tommorow AM

[Carlos]

Cool. Catch me before 9 a.m., as I'm set for blast off at 9 sharp.

[Carlos]

Last Call

Raining lightly, but that shouldn't stop Oregonians. ;)

See whomever's going at 10a.

[safado]

OMG....so many guns so little time!

Just got back from a day of driving all over the place and looking at guns. My heads swimming. HK, Glock, Sig, they're all so beautiful--guess I'll have to buy one of each! :D

The folks out at The Gun Broker were unbelievably helpful. The guy at NW Armory was nice but I was a little put off when he put a big wad in his cheek and started to spit in the can next to me. :eek:

Thanks again for all the advice and help given. I'll be making my next purchase after my class at PSTC next Saturday.

[Carlos]

Well, don't let the wad in cheek thing ruin your day.

It's a great gunshop. Glad you explored.

I did the Dump Shoot today with a friend and it was just awesomely beautiful up there. We both shot well. Everybody else from the 10+ gang was busy. We'll do it again.

Today was a good day!!!!

[alfajim]

Well we didn't get rained out and got a little track time.

[Carlos]

Cool, I was wondering about that.

Well, nobody was killed today at the range, but the targets.

Bob's Springfield Armory Pistola has some issues, but...

a great day nonetheless.

[Gray Peterson]

Dude! I thought you were gay?....

No, but I am!!! :D

[DavidH]

Dude wrote "they even have a P7 for rent"

Not any more. The firing pin broke about a month ago while I was shooting it and they haven't replaced it. :uhoh:

Any leads on were to get one in OR? One of the RTOs had one for sale at the PSTC, but I haven't seen him for a while.

Looks like I'll need make a run to the Dump Shoot.

[Carlos]

You all need to come on up sometime. Had a great day yesterday. A Total Gun Day.

Dude might know where to get a P7 for ya.

Lonnie, come on up and see us sometime.

I'll be posting the Weekly Dump Shoot Notifications from here.

Looking forward to meeting new people.

[Zip06]

H&K customer service has a very poor reputation but if you can hold out until the next gun show in Portland (a big one) there are a couple of vendors that have large H&K parts inventories. I think the next big one is April 25-26-27 at the Expo.

[DavidH]

Thanks for the advice. I went to the show in March but not a P7 to be found. I might go this month for another look though. I'm not totally sold on one, but it's nice to have just the option of puchasing.

[dude]

I'll have a referb P7M8 with one mag, box and tools for sale soon ............$800

[safado]

Speaking of H&K stuff, does anyone know if the H&K P2000 is available? My interests lie in both shooting and collecting and the P2000 looks like a good investment.

[Schuey2002]

No, it is still not available.

:banghead:

[Taurus 617 CCW]

For any people who live out in the Bend area, I will be coming back into town from Oregon State University this summer. I will be there permenantely. I have several friends in the Bend area that shoot pretty often. Hit me up with a message/email if you want to go sometime. I know of several range areas near Sunriver. I also have many friends in the Corvallis area that go shooting pretty often. :D

[dude]

I quite enjoy shooting here in the Bend area

.....among other things

[Carlos]

Haven't heard from you in a while, Dude. YOu no longer answering your emails???

Also, I saw no sign of your coming into town that two or three Sundays ago.

Give me a ring when you get a chance?

[dude]

just hangin' over here on the dry side, never did make it over to Portland that weekend, sorry for not giving you a buzz. You never sent the links for tht stuff btw

I do answer my emails when they are directed at me with question or a 'what's up?'............ but have only gotten informative mass-mailings as of late from y'all about shoots & stuff. The famous dump & JC is along way off when there are so many cool shooting spots & folks here 'round the house.

[Carlos]

Sorry, Dude, I forgot about links. Refresh my memory, please. It's been so hectic in my life, I can barely remember my own name some days. :(

Hmm, I'm looking to get out of the house tomorrow for the weekend. What are you doing this weekend?

I'll call ya.