Houston Crew (and points north) Range Day 09/14/2013

[Glockster69]

You got fired?

Fewl, pimps don't get fired.

 

[Rogue]

I'm in, any Saturday works.

 

[WestForkArmory]

I'd be willing to go. I've got plenty of NFA items to bring.

 

[Glockster69]

I'd be willing to go. I've got plenty of NFA items to bring.

You sharing ......... or selling

 

[subseashooter]

Houston Crew - and points northward - meet n shoot. Sept 2013

I want to go, but I'm only in the US the first two weekends in September.....

 

[grumper]

I'm maybe. Not sure what September schedule is going to look like.

 

[Sugar Land]

You got fired?

Hell no. I don't work weekends and I have a shitload of vacation that I have to use..lol

 

[benenglish]

I'm in. Agreeable to any date.

BTW, is this the range that faces straight east so that until about noon you're looking into the sun?

ETA - Anybody need 9mm? I'll have extra on hand for use at the range.

 

[Glockster69]

LoL. I've heard of gun snobs but never range snobs, at least until Ben. How about faces southest?

 

[benenglish]

My apologies.

I built a temporary range for use during a U.S. Olympic team qualifier back in the 1980s. The Target Officer and Chief Range Officer both talked all kinds of smack about how my turning targets didn't flip fast enough and they'd have to convene an official Jury if any records were set. I had to build the air range, too, and I got no end of complaints that the benches were too high. They were within the rules but a couple of inches higher than most other ranges. So I know what it's like to be on the receiving end of unwarranted snobbery and, please believe me, I meant nothing of the kind. The place looks lovely.

And if I don't like the location of the sun, it's no problem a long-billed hat can't solve.

 

[Glockster69]

My apologies.

... snip ...

And if I don't like the location of the sun, it's no problem a long-billed hat can't solve.

C'mon now, you know I didn't take any offense. :-) What would you consider the optimum direction? I mean depending on time of year, there's always going to an issue with the sun.

 

[Tejano Scott]

I'm in if I can make it. Labor Day weekend is a no go for me. So far most September weekends work. That is subject to change.

 

[Glockster69]

Labor Day "weekend" is really the last weekend in August so that's not really a factor.

Most responses are by far 'any Saturday' but in a nut shell we have:
3 "No" for the 21st
1 "No" for the 28th

The H.G.C.A. show at Reliant is Sept 14-15, however I always preferred hitting gun shows on the last day in hopes of a better deal. Not that it ever worked in my favor. lol

There is still plenty of time to get more shooters on board for the meet.

 

[benenglish]

What would you consider the optimum direction? I mean depending on time of year, there's always going to an issue with the sun.

Generally speaking, a few degrees off north. There are formulas for figuring it out depending on latitude. It's possible to have a range situated where for most of the year the sun comes up on your right, sets on your left, and seems to stay just a few degrees behind the firing line all day long.

Of course, it's always possible to build a range so sheltered that the issue goes away. The far berm on this range is at 200 meters. I don't know what direction it points and, because of the construction, I don't think it matters.

That picture (and the web site of the range it belongs to) has inspired me to revive that old thread on nice ranges. If I can find it, look for a necro-post shortly.

 

[AKM]

Couldn't shoot .22 long range there for sure.

 

[gcarrillo004]

can i come, ill bring at least twice the 5 bux for entry

 

[cbigclarke]

can i come, ill bring at least twice the 5 bux for entry

No

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[benenglish]

Couldn't shoot .22 long range there for sure.

Those baffles are higher than they look.

 

[cbigclarke]

can i come, ill bring at least twice the 5 bux for entry

Okay... You can come

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[Glockster69]

can i come, ill bring at least twice the 5 bux for entry

The more the merrier. It's an open invite to TGT members and their friends.