Shooting trip and a history lesson.

[12 Volt Man]

Went out today for a little adventure. We usually head out to Utah's west desert to go shooting. Plenty of spots and we know the area real well. Today we decided to head North and try to find some new spots. We brought the dogs along to let them run, also in case we found some Chukar to hunt.

We ended up at a tour of the Golden Spike Railroad at Promontory Point Utah. This is where the two sides of the transcontinetal railroad met on May, 10, 1869. They had a big celebration there and drove a "Golden Spike" as the last spike to commemorate the occasion. We were able to stand in the exact spot where that happened. It was pretty neat to see that.

Completion of the world's first transcontinental railroad was celebrated here where the Central Pacific and Union Pacific Railroads met on May 10, 1869. Golden Spike was designated as a national historic site in nonfederal ownership on April 2, 1957, and authorized for federal ownership and administration by an act of Congress on July 30, 1965.

After touring the historical site, we set off to find a spot to shoot. We traveled several dirt roads and had trouble finding anywhere to shoot. Almost every place we went was posted "No Trespassing". Finally we found a spot to let the dogs run and shoot some guns. It was a great way to spend the day after Christmas.

 

[12 Volt Man]

Here's BIL holding his custom 10/22 that sports a Butler Creek Carbon Fiber Barrel and a custom stock that he formed from the factory stock then coated with truck bed liner. It is a light weight tack driver.

Here is me with my Romanian SAR-3. An AK-47 Chambered in .223. It has a Russian POSP 4x scope and an illuminated reticle. I refinished the stock and polished the bolt carrier. It is a shooter too.

We each took 8 shots with my Springfield Loaded. I think it needs to go back to Springfield for some sight work. It has always shot 6 inches low at 10 to 15 yards. I should have sent it back long ago. I really like this gun and I want it to shoot right.

Loaded up for the trip home.

 

[PAshooter]

Sounds (and looks) like a perfect way to spend the day after Christmas... or any day, in fact.

That's a beautiful replica of The Jupiter... and a couple of nice looking firearms you've got there as well. I've got a SAR1 and a SAR2... did the same stock refinish and bolt polish on mine... those Romanians are a real deal when it comes to semi-auto AKs.

Oh, and that's some stunningly beautiful country too!

 

[BHPshooter]

I still love that hollowed-out stock on Doug's 10/22. It's awesome.

Looks like you guys (dogs included) had fun.

Wes

 

[12 Volt Man]

We'll head out your way next time Wes, I want to go shooting with you again. Also Doug wants to check out your usual spot.