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Anyone up for a DC area/NoVA get together?

[Winter Borne]

Where did you have in mind? I am not too far from Blue Ridge or the NRA range. I wouldn't mind meeting at a outdoor range with 100 + yards to sight in a new scope.

mk

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NRA is fine.

I don't go to Blue Ridge anymore (its been years, don't want to return - seen too much weird stuff there)

I'm a member at the Izaak Walton League and was there today, not really conducive to a high road meet though. Maybe we can all hit Clark Brothers.

[Novus Collectus]

Some local people in the DC metro area are going to the get together shoot Oct 28 in the Delmarva area.

[chris in va]

Don't forget The Cove out in Gore VA. $5 during the week, $12 on weekends. All the shooting you want, no rules, bring anything. Includes camping and fishing.

[Tin Gizel]

The Cove was recommended to me from a student in a recent class. I'd be game for checking out a new place.

You DO NOT want to meet at Clark Bros....unless you like paying $$$$$$$$ for ammo.

[ZeSpectre]

I'm up for meeting at the Cove. Almost as far for me to drive as it would be from NoVA but I'll come.

[countertop]

tell me more about this Cove place

[tinygnat219]

The Cove sounds great! As does the Public Shotgun range out near Manassas. Shotguns can be rented and we can all do some trap and skeet shooting.

I'd stay the hell away from Clark Brothers. It gets slammed on Saturdays (not open Sunday) and while the range is "free" you have to shoot their WAY overpriced ammo. I was there on a whim 6 months ago and a box of Wolf 7.62X39 was 10 bucks. Do the math from there.

[chris in va]

I'd be up for a Bull Run Shooting Center trip too. It's been a while. Love that wobble trap!

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aways up for Bull Run. Sporting clays too.

This Sunday??

[Winter Borne]

I have heard mention mere rumors mind you of this mysterious Cove. I for one would love to go there and see for myself. We could plan a day of it.

mk

[crebralfix]

The Cove is a dump...literally. You will need to bring target stands and and 1x2s. There is a new area they plowed out and it hasn't been trashed yet. It's suitable for pistols or very short range rifle work.

You will also need a vehicle with some clearance. I had a difficult time with my compact car. If there's mud, you'll probably need a 4x4.

Clark Brothers and Blue Ridge are icky.

[chris in va]

Can't do sunday, will have friends over. Wish I could.

This saturday we're having a few guys from NOVA going to the Cove. You guys should join up. Which reminds me, I need to go get some bowling pins...

[Winter Borne]

Can you post directions to the Cove please.

mk

[Tin Gizel]

While I've never been there, I'm told this is the place....

http://www.vvalley.com/cove/

Directions:
"The Cove" is centrally located within easy driving distance of Baltimore and Washington, Richmond and Pittsburgh. It is just 12 miles off Interstate 81 on Rt 50 west. From exit 317 on I-81, take Rt 37 south to Rt 50. Take Rt 50 west approximately 8 miles to Gore, VA. Turn left on Rt 751 and 1/2 mile, turn left on Rt 704. Take Rt 704 for 4-1/2 miles to Rt 683. Take Rt 683 for 1/2 mile to the Cove entrance. Follow the Cove road for one mile to the Cove Lake and the Cove Headquarters. Pets welcome as long as you are in total control.

980 Cove Road, Gore, VA 22637 (540)-858-2882

[chris in va]

...and that's just half the journey. Then you go on a 4wd trail to the top of their hill where the range is.

[no_problem]

so when is this shoot supposed to happen?

[Floppy_D]

If you guys make it south to va beach or norfolk, we can do chickahominy for free... 100yd outdoor range. If we can get some folks interested, I'll cater lunch.