CA/AZ THR SHOOT

[dasmi]

Hey everyone, I'd like to plan another California/Arizona THR shoot at Adair, in Yuma.
Who is up for it?

[sumpnz]

Depends heavilly on when. My wife is due at the end of May, so anytime May 27 +-3 weeks is out for me. Between now and T-3 weeks will depend on my wife's homework load for that given weekend. After T+3 weeks it'll be way to hot to shoot until Sept/Oct anyway. Besides, ammo budget is pretty constrained right now. I can load up plenty of 6.5x55 ammo, but .4x pistol ammo is pretty much all gone and not likely to be replaced any time soon.

[dasmi]

It took us a few months to get everyone together last time. I'm fine with shooting for sometime in September. It isn't that far away.

[ArmedBear]

Thank God!

I need a good shoot like that!

dasmi-thanks for your organizational and promotional efforts!

I promise not to puke this time, if I can help it.

[Black Majik]

Sounds fun. I didn't make the last one.

[dasmi]

The last one was indeed fun.
Pictures can be seen at http://sixforsure.org/sight/v/Shooting/arizonanov05/

[gunsmith]

if I'm given enough of a heads up

[Lennyjoe]

June is out for me as I'll be back East. Other than that I think I can make it.

[sigstroker]

FYI in September it still gets pretty hot, if it's not raining.

[Slaytera666]

I'm down. I'll be leaving for Afghanistan in late Aug though.

[defender48]

CA? central coast shooters?

[Duneblade]

I am still new to the shooting world. By the time sept. come around I will have a rifle. If we can just get something planed out, then it sounds good. My girlfriend has some fam. that lives in Yuma, so one more reason to go :)

[dasmi]

I'm still in. If September is still too hot, we could do the beginning of November again.

[Combat-wombat]

That's definitely something I want to do... I was disappointed I didn't make the last one

[pat86323]

that sounds like fun ill see if i can make it.....though i think that its probably a shorter drive to kentucky then it is to yuma......Ill have to see what work says.

[chaingunner]

If it's not when it's hot as blazes out, I think I'd go for that. What time frame?

[RobT2K]

What range is that you guys are planning on going to? I still don't have any leads for a potential Riflemans/Appleseed shoot for AZ/CA/NV.

I have been given some ideas for a NV location in Vegas that sounds promising, but would love to have an AZ option on the table as well.

I'm in San diego, I see a few of you are as well, hopefully we can get Fred and the gang at RWVA to come out and host a riflemans shoot further west than Texas!

[dasmi]

Anyone still up for this? Second weekend in December would work best for me.

[sumpnz]

No can do anymore. I'd really love to go, but we just worked up a new, comprehensive budget, and between my wife's college tuition, and childcare expense for 2 kids there ain't much to spare. Kills me to back out, but what can you do?

[Lennyjoe]

Im always up for a shoot. I'll be done with winter classes then so I'm fine.

[Kevin33]

Hey everyone, that was fun last time. I plan to buy another rifle by the end of the year, count me in

[Duneblade]

That sounds good to me, sounds like we just need someone to set a date! 2nd or 2rd weekend would work good for me, I think if we can get a date set around 3-4 weeks in advance that would be perfect. I dont have much to bring, a .22 ruger, and a HOWA 1500 in .223, might beable to snag a handgun or two from my folks. Like I said sooner we can get this hammered out the better, but count me in!

[dasmi]

How about December 15 and 16, at Adair, in Yuma?
Get there Friday night, camp, shoot all day Saturday. Sound good?

[Axman]

If it were after the first of next year I'd bike on down. It's fun to ride on a motorcycle when you can open carry. You get all sorts of strange looks! :evil:

[ArmedBear]

I'd like to come. I'll try to avoid the stomach flu or food poisoning or whatever it was I had, last time I shot with dasmi, et al.

Maybe go up to Quartzite, too. Some interesting things for sale up there.

[dasmi]

Are we agreed on the date?
Dec 15-16.

[ArmedBear]

Works for me. We have a kid on the way late January, so mid December is good here.

[dasmi]

Back to the top.
Anyone in the San Diego area who wants to caravan out there, let me know. I'd offer rides, but my car is full.
To summarize:
December 15-16, Yuma, AZ, Adair shooting range.
Bring guns, ammo, food, and a place to sleep.

[sumpnz]

Bear - Boy? Girl? Waiting to find out? How's Ellie holding up? Haven't seen her posting on here in a while ('course I've been lurking more than posting lately anyway).

Wish I could make it, but I'll be hard pressed the way things are going to get to the national THR get together. I was going to go to the F1 race in Indy next June, but unless I start doing a lot of business travel to get a free plane ticket that ain't gonna happen either.

[TheArchDuke]

Lenny, sorry for using most of your 9mm last year. I'll make it up to you if you go this time haha. That little browning high power was just so much fun!

[Duneblade]

Never been to that range. Could someone tell me what to expect. Is there a place to camp on the range grounds? How is the range set up, I have only been to 1 range which is ben avery. Just looking for some info. on what to bring and what not. What time does the range close, I wont be able to get down there untill later at night, get off work at 4pm on fridays, live in Phoenix.

[silhanek]

I subscribed to this thread and have it penciled in on the calendar. Hard for me to plan a couple months out, but I'm interested in attending. I'd also be coming from Phoenix and would be looking for a place to camp.

[dasmi]

There are multiple ranges, including four or five pistol ranges, and a very large 1000 yard rifle range. Last year, we all arrived after dark Friday evening, and camped in an open area off the road, within the range grounds. The caretaker didn't mind. We'll probably camp in the same spot this year. We didn't start shooting until Saturday morning.

[TheArchDuke]

Last year we camped out off of the side of the road right outside of the range grounds. It was literally just a little dirt area under a tree with a fire pit. We all slept in our cars or on the ground. This year I might bring a tent because it was FREEZING (I "slept" on the open tailgate of my brother's truck).

Here's a picture of the camp area (from dasmi's photo gallery):
http://img2.freeimagehosting.net/uploads/bd9fec239e.jpg (http://sixforsure.org/sight/main.php?g2_itemId=530/)



And here's a view of the range:
http://img2.freeimagehosting.net/uploads/c6498d6440.jpg (http://sixforsure.org/sight/main.php?g2_itemId=530/)
I might be wrong but I think there were about three or four ranges like that all laid out next to eachother and separated by those dirt mounds.

Hope that helps.

[denfoote]

December is good for me!!
I'm in Buckeye, so it won't be to much trouble getting there!!
Somebody post a map!!

[dasmi]

I've been looking for the map I used last year, but I haven't found it yet.

[dasmi]

Found it!
http://www.spragues.com/art/adairmap.gif

[ArmedBear]

Too bad the R/C Aircraft strip is so far from the trap/skeet range.:p

It's a boy! Tentative name Walker.

http://americanhistory.si.edu/militaryhistory/img/media/823_l.jpg

Any middle name ideas?

Ellie has been lurking around Kit's LJ pages, and various "how to give birth" sites, I think.:D

[No_Brakes23]

Hey I just posted a few days ago on the SD yahoo board that y'all should go out to Yuma again. I didn'I make the last trip, sadly, and I definitely won't be able to go this year.

Too bad the R/C Aircraft strip is so far from the trap/skeet range.

Not too far away, just a ways off of 95, is an abandoned NG 100 yard range. Before you get to it, there is an R/C airfield that makes the one at Adair look silly. The nice thing about the one at Adair, obviously is that it is close and free, but the one just down the way is sweet, indeed.

Here are directions, (And if you keep driving around that area you can find the NG range and some fun off-roading. No sense shooting at the NG range, when Adair is so close, though.) Also if you continue west from Adair, there is some nice off-roading, (Though a bit hairy, might want to take 2 4x4s.)

Hope y'all have a blast at Adair and take more pics.

[Duneblade]

ok cool, sounds good, a tent and a ice chest full of food, and lots of ammo. Can do, just wondering, would it be possible for someone to maby post a cell number, or something, so if someone has a hard time getting there. If you all feel uncomfortable with that, that is fine. I just dont want to get down there late at night as get lost, lol.

-Dune

[DRZinn]

Whoever chose the dates, big thumbs up. The 15th is the last day of finals, and a great night to get out of Dodge.

Count on seeing me there.

[dasmi]

If anyone wants to convoy our way out there, I'll be leaving from Alpine at about 6 PM on the 15th.

[DRZinn]

Tentatively, I'll leave straight from school and convoy up with you.

[dasmi]

Good deal. I'll make sure to PM you my cell phone number, in case you need it.
But not now, it's past my bed time.

[dragongoddess]

Didn't realize how close Yuma was. ONly an 8 hour drive from El Paso Texas.

[ArmedBear]

Didn't realize how close Yuma was. ONly an 8 hour drive

Spoken like a true Texan!

[dasmi]

Is anyone bringing a camp stove? Also, I can't bring firewood this year, I don't have a truck anymore.

[Duneblade]

I could get one prolly if we need it.

[toecutter]

Sounds good. I will talk to the rest of my crew and we will probably be in.

I have a few camp stoves if you would like me to bring them (most are white gas/dual fuel). But it seems silly to drag firewood all the way from los angeles.

Also, if anyone is interested in meeting up/caravaning from the LA/OC area drop me a private and I'll see if we can work something out.

[hiaintgottnunne]

Hi

Adair Range is a pretty nice facility. Is there still a meet that may take place there this NOV. or DEC. ? I'd like to have some more info, see if I can go. Tentatively I have events on the 11th (Orosco Ridge clean-up in Ramona, CA, a biannual event done in the hopes of keeping THE ONLY open shooting area in San Diego county. One was just shut down in Riverside co. due to trashing.), and on the 17th a 'turkey shoot' at the Lake Wolford/Escondido Fish & Game facility. Either or both are probably ditchable

Anyone into the 1K range? I want to try out extended distance targets (400yd. +). I hear there is a plate at 1K, but have never seen it.

What about self-contained rv or car camping at the facility, or closeby? I've seen campers on or close to the facility along side the road in the past.

How does one contact the range master at Adair, aside from stopping at the trailer?

Is tannerite ok at Adair?

Thanks

[dasmi]

There is another range in San Diego, out in Jacumba. I shoot there often.
I believe tannerite is A-OK at adair, but don't quote me.
If you want to attend the upcoming meet, you're in the right place. Read the other posts in this thread for the details.

[DRZinn]

T drift a little, hiaintgottunne, Make sure you post a reminder about that cleanup to the SD_shooting site.

[dasmi]

Bump back to the top.
With all this political drama on THR lately, it'll be nice to get together with you guys and just shoot guns for a change.

[dasmi]

We're getting pretty close to the date.
Can we get a solid list of who will be there, and about what time you'll arrive?

I'll be there between 8 and 9 PM.
My brother, TheArchDuke, my dad, and my sister's boyfriend will also be attending.

[dragongoddess]

While camping is fine in a pinch are there any hotels in the area close to the range. My idea of roughing it these days is no room service.

[dasmi]

It's less than 15 minutes outside of Yuma. I'm sure you can have your pick from Motel 6 to the Hilton.

[dragongoddess]

BTW what gun shops should I check out between El Paso Texas and Yuma.

Gonna to need a map though to find the place. Mapquest was a waste of time and bandwidth.

[dasmi]

There's a map in last year's thread. I'll try to find it.

[dasmi]

Adair is range #1, we'll be there the entire time.
http://sixforsure.org/thr/adair.jpg
http://sixforsure.org/thr/adair2.jpg
http://sixforsure.org/thr/adair3.jpg
http://sixforsure.org/thr/adairmap.gif

[dragongoddess]

Getting to Yuma is no problem . Directions from I-8 to the range would be very helpful.

[dasmi]

One of the other people would be of more help. I can't quite remember, I was just going to wing it. You might try PMing LennyJoe.

[Lennyjoe]

Last year we talked to the range officer and they offered that area up to us to camp for the night. There wasn't anywhere else to camp on or near the range. Should still be able to do the same barring no change to the range rules or any turnover on personnel running the range.

I plan on going again this year as well. Will bring some Mule deer for the grill since I scored one last week.

The BHP is no longer in the collection. I decided to clear my collection of 9MM's and used it to purchase a .44 mag hunting rig for hogs.

Here's a short list of attendees from my gun safe;

Glock 20
Kimber Pro Carry II
Springer Mil-Spec
Springer XD-9 (Springerman's gun)
Ruger SRH .44 Mag
Oly AR-15
SKS
Ruger 10-22
Shotties if someone has a bird chucker.

Finding the range off of I-8 is not difficult. Once you get off of the interstate on 95N just press on for about 6 miles or so. The law was out giving tickets so be careful with speed. You'll see an old steel bridge on the left side of the road. Shortly after that the turn off will be on the left. We actually camped just north of the metal bridge last year if my memory serves me correct.

http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid218/pc0e386a2e1a6483e4bdf5cba3870ec62/ec2f8953.jpg

http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid218/pc0305cc286cffa680cf94d0ca073cacd/ec2f8945.jpg

I'll see if Springerman can come and another buddy as well.

[Duneblade]

Well, I have some sad news. I wont be able to make it I dont think. That sat. I have a ride along out at the race way in Phoenix. It is still a possiblility, and I need to hammer down the exact times, but it is looking sad. :mad:

-Dune

[dasmi]

Is anyone bringing a stove or bbq? Or firewood, for that matter. I have a little car now, I can't bring any.

[Lennyjoe]

I'll bring a 2 burner propane stove. Might have room for a grill too.

[silhanek]

My wife and I have a tent camper. Is there room there to set this up where you guys are planning on camping?

We have a 3 burner stove top inside and BBQ grill for outside.

[Lennyjoe]

Should be plenty of room for a pop up camper.

[silhanek]

Are you going to be checking in with them about camping there, or should I call ahead also?

My wife and I get off work Friday at 4pm and should be able to leave by 5pm or shortly after. We live near the 51 and 101 in north Phoenix. Anyone want to drive together from there or meet up along the way?

I mapped it online and it's approx. 200 miles (estimated 3.5 hour drive), but I'm guessing going west on I-10 to get out of town won't be fun. Should arrive between 9 and 10pm.

Are you guys going to stay Saturday night too?

[DRZinn]

Umm, Dasmi, that convoy may not happen after all. I have a final that Friday (last day of finals) that ostensibly starts at 1530. That, by the way, is later than any class starts on Friday, but some genius scheduled the exam for that time.

[dasmi]

That's alright. Will you still be joining us?

[DRZinn]

Yes, but apparently arriving late Friday evening.

[ronrod71]

Once reaching Yuma keep East on I-8, exit on Fortuna Blvd (exit #12)turning left at the traffic light(heading North). Fortuna will connect with Highway 95 in a T-Intersection. Turn right (heading North-East) The entrance to the range is 5 miles north. (Left-hand side)

[dasmi]

If we'll camp where we did last time, we'll be on the right hand side of the road leading into the range, next to the 1000 yard range. Last time it was only our group there, and I expect it to be the same again. If anyone wants to exchange cell numbers so we can all keep track of each other, PM me.

[Lennyjoe]

Bad news, I'm out. Have to work that weekend and can't get off. Figures some crap like that would happen. Just my luck. You guys enjoy!

[William1275]

Just to let you all know, there is a scheduled cross course highpower match schedule at the big bore range for Sunday the 17th. I know you all are looking at the dates of 15-16th, but there maybe people practising for the match on Saturday the 16th. Just a heads up so there is no problems with your met up that weekend.
Bill

[DRZinn]

Anybody needing a ride, or offering one, let's carpool. The only catch is I can't leave until around 5 on Friday.

[dasmi]

Last call, everyone.
I'll be in the silver hatchback, but I probably won't be arriving until 10 or so. I have to work late. My brother (TheArchDuke), my dad, and three other people will be showing up around 7:30 or 8, in an old Mercedes. The first person to arrive should check in with the range caretaker, and let him know that we're there.
His home is next to the pistol ranges.

[sumpnz]

Wish I could make it. Have fun and shoot a few for me.

[dasmi]

Will do.
One change, my brother and dad will be in a grey volvo wagon, instead of the mercedes. See you all tonight.

[Combat-wombat]

Hopefully I'll make it next time. Have fun!

[TheArchDuke]

Great fun! Where was everyone though? It was just Dasmi, myself with friends, and Doc.

We had a ton of fun. I'll post some pictures and videos soon.

[DRZinn]

<ahem> Golf balls. Everyone must add golf balls to their range kits.

[Lennyjoe]

I had every intention of making it until Uncle Sam decided that I had to work last weekend. Duty called and I had no choice.

We had a good time on the last trip so I'm sure you all had a good time again. Did you guys camp at the same location?

[TheArchDuke]

Yes. Same location but we shot on a different range. THe one we used last year was being used by cowboys! :)

[Kevin33]

I really wanted to go but being sick and lack of money is a bummer! Is it me or did the price of Wolf ammo go up? I bought two 50rd boxes of 45ACP at Turners Kearny Mesa and it was about $28.00

How was the weather at the range? I"ll make it to the next shootout for sure. Can't wait to see pictures....

[DRZinn]

I bought two 50rd boxes of 45ACP at Turners Kearny Mesa and it was about $28.00I just buy the reloads; 250 for $40. After all, it's not exactly the national matches.

[vta33]

Hmm, how did I miss this thread? I would definitely have attended.