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2022 Desert shoot.
- Rifletom
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2022 Desert shoot.
Finally made it out to the desert. What perfect weather; 74F, no wind at all and just the three of us. I only took three guns, my Pietta .45 Colt, Mod 94 30-30 and a CZ 452 Scout to zero a scope for my wife to shoot. For three guys, we brought the armory! my three, Mark's five and Chris' ten. Shooting, BS'ing, looking at all the guns. What a day. Have to say, I was most happy with my 30-30. At the 130 yard, 8" plate, it never missed. Stoked! Actually, we all shot pretty darn good. Chris is a way better S/A revolver shooter than I am. Who cares. Having a ball. Took a couple of pics, but, you know me.
Damn dinosaur. Doing it again in a couple weeks.
Damn dinosaur. Doing it again in a couple weeks.
- beaverislander
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Re: 2022 Desert shoot.
Sounds like a fun day and you had sunshine to boot, I'm envious.
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- Vaquero
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Re: 2022 Desert shoot.
Sounds like a great time there Tom, Hey,
How about sending some of the 70+ degree weather this way bud.
I can post the pics if you want to text 'em to me.
RP
How about sending some of the 70+ degree weather this way bud.
I can post the pics if you want to text 'em to me.
RP
Monte Walsh "You have No idea how little I care".
Ain't No Apologies for My Temperament
Si vis pacem, para bellum
H001, H006, H012
Ain't No Apologies for My Temperament
Si vis pacem, para bellum
H001, H006, H012
Re: 2022 Desert shoot.
Very jealous here
"when you have to shoot, shoot, don't talk"
Igitur quī dēsīderat pācem, præparet bellum
Igitur quī dēsīderat pācem, præparet bellum
- JEBar
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Re: 2022 Desert shoot.
Nice ...... not surprised at the performance of your 94 .... ours is old but handles well and is very accurate
- Vaquero
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Re: 2022 Desert shoot.
For Tom.
Monte Walsh "You have No idea how little I care".
Ain't No Apologies for My Temperament
Si vis pacem, para bellum
H001, H006, H012
Ain't No Apologies for My Temperament
Si vis pacem, para bellum
H001, H006, H012
- Rifletom
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Re: 2022 Desert shoot.
Now we're talking! First pic is Mark shooting his Henry .22, second couple is Chris getting Marlin '94 in .41 mag ready[ dang accurate that .41 is!].
Our down range targets, if you can pick them out: 50 yards, 80 yards and 130 yards. We had a great time in the desert. Thanks a ton to Randy for posting these, I really appreciate the picture help I get here. This forum is the best!
Our down range targets, if you can pick them out: 50 yards, 80 yards and 130 yards. We had a great time in the desert. Thanks a ton to Randy for posting these, I really appreciate the picture help I get here. This forum is the best!
Re: 2022 Desert shoot.
Looks like a good time. I am envious
- markiver54
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Re: 2022 Desert shoot.
Very cool Tom! Once again, I'm jealous. That would be some perfect mid-winter therapy. ☺
Thanks to Randy for posting the pics!!
Thanks to Randy for posting the pics!!
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- beaverislander
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Re: 2022 Desert shoot.
How do you determine where you cab shoot in the desert, is that private property, state land?
Re: 2022 Desert shoot.
Looks like fun Tom. Love those 41 mags. Bet it was ringin that 130 yard target also. BI if its like Colorado in might be BLM ground open to the public. I have that close to my house in Colorado
Don't let the old man in
H001T .22LR
H001T .22LR MONUMENT VALLEY
H003T PUMP .22LR
BBS .41 MAG
SS .357
SIDE GATE 38-55
H001T .22LR
H001T .22LR MONUMENT VALLEY
H003T PUMP .22LR
BBS .41 MAG
SS .357
SIDE GATE 38-55
Re: 2022 Desert shoot.
74*
wish I was there.
Great pics and a great time was had by all, no doubt about it.
Great pics and a great time was had by all, no doubt about it.
- Rifletom
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Re: 2022 Desert shoot.
'islander, yes, BLM land around an old abandoned mining site.
Al, that .41 mag was hitting the 130 yard target easily. That one and his 39A are his favorites.
Glad you guys enjoyed the pictures. Thanks again Randy.
Al, that .41 mag was hitting the 130 yard target easily. That one and his 39A are his favorites.
Glad you guys enjoyed the pictures. Thanks again Randy.
- Vaquero
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Re: 2022 Desert shoot.
Your welcome Tom, anytime man, no problem.
Glad I could help.
RP
Glad I could help.
RP
Monte Walsh "You have No idea how little I care".
Ain't No Apologies for My Temperament
Si vis pacem, para bellum
H001, H006, H012
Ain't No Apologies for My Temperament
Si vis pacem, para bellum
H001, H006, H012
- fortyshooter
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Re: 2022 Desert shoot.
Wow what a most scenic place to shoot! Looked like a great way to shoot the day away.
Re: 2022 Desert shoot.
Us guys that have BLM land to shoot on are spoiled. Especially when traveling to another state for a period of time. Texas has hardly any and finding a place to shoot like that isnt real easy
Don't let the old man in
H001T .22LR
H001T .22LR MONUMENT VALLEY
H003T PUMP .22LR
BBS .41 MAG
SS .357
SIDE GATE 38-55
H001T .22LR
H001T .22LR MONUMENT VALLEY
H003T PUMP .22LR
BBS .41 MAG
SS .357
SIDE GATE 38-55
- markiver54
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Re: 2022 Desert shoot.
I have a question though. When you pick a place to setup how do you know if somebody is down range doing the same thing?