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Showing posts with label rifle range. Show all posts
Showing posts with label rifle range. Show all posts
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03 April 2014
Anchorage 2nd Amendment Task Force: Range Notice
Maud Road Shooting Range
This got to us too late to inform our readers before the meeting. If you're interested in helping out you can contact Dan Westhoff.
I would really appreciate it if you could send it out to your members with a comment about how important this meeting is to help get funding for phase 2 of the range being built this summer.
Thank you very much. Good shooting,
-Dan Westhoff
907-841-3203
Show your support for the Knik River Public Use Area/Maud Road Shooting Range by attending the letter writing meeting at the Palmer Train Depot (at the blinking light in city center) April 1st, 7-9 PM. Letters will go to the Senate Finance Committee in support of more funding for Phase 2 which will complete the range to be constructed this summer. Further funding needed is $500,000. If you aren't able to attend, please contact the committee members by email ASAP. Please include your name and address to your letter. Senate Finance Members: Senator Kevin Meyer Sen.Kevin.Meyer@akleg.gov
Senator Click Bishop Sen.Click.Bishop@akleg.gov
Senator Mike Dunleavy Sen.Mike.Dunleavy@akleg.gov
Senator Donny Sen.Donny.Olson@akleg.gov
Senator Pete Kelly Sen.Pete.Kelly@akleg.gov
Senator Anna Fairclough Sen.Anna.Fairclough@akleg.gov
Senator Lynn Hoffman Sen.Lynn.Hoffman@akleg.gov
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15 April 2012
Range Report
Older daughter & I went to the Wet Bunny Range, where we met friend Tom. She and Tom are preparing for upcoming Appleseed shoots: for Tom, that's next weekend. Daughter will have to wait until June due to her work schedule.
But the range has been (mostly) cleared of snow. There was a bright, thin overcast, and a mild breeze directly into our faces, but not enough to be bothersome.
Our primary purpose was to check the zero on the new Tech Sight peep sights I installed at Christmas time. Mine took more adjust than hers, probably due to the way I hold the rifle. Still, we got the li'l bullets to go right where we wanted.
After some adjustment, I put a new orange sticker in the center of the target and fired five shots. The first one was a mistake (dang it!) but the next four went pretty close to where I was aiming.
I figured four shots in a 7/8" vertical spread at 27 yds was pretty decent for these old eyes. I fired a few more after this, but my attention was beginning to waiver. Daughter wanted to stay ... and stay ... and stay, but we had other stops to make.
It was good to send some lead downrange, after a long snowy winter. She wants to go back again next weekend, so I'll take the .270 & the .22 next time, and see if I can still hit what I put the scope on. But it didn't go too badly after after several months of not shooting. Granted, a .22 isn't as challenging as a higher-powered rifle, but it's a start.
After leaving the range, we visited a couple of big-box sporting goods places, looking for ammo. Daughter wanted some Federal .22, and it seems no one has any. I picked up a couple boxes of .45 auto from RWS, which I haven't tried before. The salesman said he runs in his 1911 alongside Winchester white-box, and can't tell the difference.
We shall see. Ooh - another reason to go back to the range. I love springtime!
But the range has been (mostly) cleared of snow. There was a bright, thin overcast, and a mild breeze directly into our faces, but not enough to be bothersome.
Our primary purpose was to check the zero on the new Tech Sight peep sights I installed at Christmas time. Mine took more adjust than hers, probably due to the way I hold the rifle. Still, we got the li'l bullets to go right where we wanted.
After some adjustment, I put a new orange sticker in the center of the target and fired five shots. The first one was a mistake (dang it!) but the next four went pretty close to where I was aiming.
I figured four shots in a 7/8" vertical spread at 27 yds was pretty decent for these old eyes. I fired a few more after this, but my attention was beginning to waiver. Daughter wanted to stay ... and stay ... and stay, but we had other stops to make.
It was good to send some lead downrange, after a long snowy winter. She wants to go back again next weekend, so I'll take the .270 & the .22 next time, and see if I can still hit what I put the scope on. But it didn't go too badly after after several months of not shooting. Granted, a .22 isn't as challenging as a higher-powered rifle, but it's a start.
After leaving the range, we visited a couple of big-box sporting goods places, looking for ammo. Daughter wanted some Federal .22, and it seems no one has any. I picked up a couple boxes of .45 auto from RWS, which I haven't tried before. The salesman said he runs in his 1911 alongside Winchester white-box, and can't tell the difference.
We shall see. Ooh - another reason to go back to the range. I love springtime!
29 March 2012
Granny, Get Your Gun
Cool stuff from www.KTUU.com :
With just a couple of days left in the challenge, the commercial airing on local television, YouTube and at the theater is a big hit and drawing people to the range.
Go to the link to read the whole thing. You'll be glad you did.
Sharp-Shooting Grandmas Issue Fairbanks Challenge
FAIRBANKS, Alaska—
Sharp-shooting grannies in Fairbanks are drawing
people to the shooting range for the Alaska Grandma Safe Shootin'
Challenge.With just a couple of days left in the challenge, the commercial airing on local television, YouTube and at the theater is a big hit and drawing people to the range.
Go to the link to read the whole thing. You'll be glad you did.
26 September 2011
The Coolest Thing
When I got home from work, younger daughter Sam came to chat like she does most days. But instead of chatting about her friends, something she read on Facebook, or the latest recipes, she wanted to talk about our trip to the range. And how much fun she had.
And when we can go back. WIN!
This is one proud papa, right here.
And when we can go back. WIN!
This is one proud papa, right here.
10 September 2011
Logistics
Situation:
Three shooters
Four firearms (.45ACP, .38 Spcl, .270 Win., .22)
Three ranges at one facility (rimfire, handgun, centerfire rifle)
Not a bad "problem" to have, eh?
Three shooters
Four firearms (.45ACP, .38 Spcl, .270 Win., .22)
Three ranges at one facility (rimfire, handgun, centerfire rifle)
Not a bad "problem" to have, eh?
04 September 2011
The Rest of the Story
The trip to the range yesterday was problematic for both my shooting buddy and me, but I didn't want to give the impression that it was nothing but problems.
She and I both shot reasonably well, and had a good time. One of the benefits of the Appleseed training that Jenny received was the advice to slow down, make your shots count, and then record what you've done. This has the benefit of focusing one's mind on the task at hand, as well as noticing that it keeps the barrel from getting really hot (as it would if one tried to bludgeon the target into submission with a hail of bullets).
As noted in yesterday's post, the firing line was full, and there were always 2 or 3 shooters awaiting a position on the line, each time I happened to glance over my shoulder at the office. Two weeks ago, that waiting area had a dozen or more shooters waiting.
Wet Bunny Range isn't its real name, of course. It's the Rabbit Creek Rifle Range operated by the State of Alaska, with separate ranges for handguns, center-fire rifles, rim-fire rifles/BB guns/pellet guns, and shotguns. There are two five-stand sporting clay fields as well. But "Wet Bunny" is funnier. So sue me. :) There's a much nicer range about 40 miles north of here, at Chugiak, but Wet Bunny simply has the advantage to me of being only three miles from my house.
It was a good day, we had fun ... and isn't that the way it's supposed to be?
So today, although it's currently in the mid-40s and overcast, we'll barbeque some filet mignon and chicken (for different meals, natch) and generally enjoy ourselves. Looks like most of the neighbors are gone for the weekend, so it should be quiet around the ol' homestead.
Have a great day, friends ... and thanks for stopping by.
She and I both shot reasonably well, and had a good time. One of the benefits of the Appleseed training that Jenny received was the advice to slow down, make your shots count, and then record what you've done. This has the benefit of focusing one's mind on the task at hand, as well as noticing that it keeps the barrel from getting really hot (as it would if one tried to bludgeon the target into submission with a hail of bullets).
As noted in yesterday's post, the firing line was full, and there were always 2 or 3 shooters awaiting a position on the line, each time I happened to glance over my shoulder at the office. Two weeks ago, that waiting area had a dozen or more shooters waiting.
Wet Bunny Range isn't its real name, of course. It's the Rabbit Creek Rifle Range operated by the State of Alaska, with separate ranges for handguns, center-fire rifles, rim-fire rifles/BB guns/pellet guns, and shotguns. There are two five-stand sporting clay fields as well. But "Wet Bunny" is funnier. So sue me. :) There's a much nicer range about 40 miles north of here, at Chugiak, but Wet Bunny simply has the advantage to me of being only three miles from my house.
It was a good day, we had fun ... and isn't that the way it's supposed to be?
So today, although it's currently in the mid-40s and overcast, we'll barbeque some filet mignon and chicken (for different meals, natch) and generally enjoy ourselves. Looks like most of the neighbors are gone for the weekend, so it should be quiet around the ol' homestead.
Have a great day, friends ... and thanks for stopping by.
03 September 2011
Range Report, 9/3/11
Jenny & I had better outcomes today, and she can tell her own story if she chooses. I changed my set-up at the bench, and had a much more stable platform to shoot from than last time.
Wet Bunny only has a 100-yard range, which is a shame because it would be a hoot to shoot at something farther away. However, given my dismal performance prior to today's visit, I'm not sure it would have been a good idea. I'll get back to you on that after a few more trips, to make sure of hitting the target consistently.
The range was busy again, although without the waiting line we experienced in our previous visit (moose season is coming up quickly). There were some fairly large-caliber rifles on the line today, but I didn't go looking to see what they were. It was very good to see several father-daughter and father-son teams, though. Quite a few 20-somethings on the line, as well. The shooting sports aren't dying off, here.
Here's the target line at 100 yards, just before the range went hot this morning:
My first shot went low to the right. Adjusting my grip, I was just settling back into my stance and fired a split-second too soon. We knew it would go low and it did, to the left. Okay, those were my obligatory "flyer" ... no more of that (I told myself firmly).
The next four rounds were fairly consistent in terms of elevation, but I'm still fighting the left-to-right movement a bit. Just the same, the final four shots from that magazine spread only about 2.4 inches. Bigger than I'd like, but miles better than previously. So here's the result of my first six rounds:
The end of the session showed my hits in a 3 1/2" cluster around the bulls-eye, which was far better than I expected after the previous session.
Yes, I know I need more practice. This isn't the best I can do; merely the best I did today, and intend to have an even better report next time. But it wasn't bad, and as we transition into the winter months, the crowds will thin, and I intend to spend the winter fine-tuning my skills.
We ate lunch at a local coffee-and-grill place that Jenny'd not visited before, and then went across the road to Sportsman's Warehouse for ammo and other things. She priced binoculars and rangefinders ... methinks her enclave is going to be more zombie-resistant, soon.
Wet Bunny only has a 100-yard range, which is a shame because it would be a hoot to shoot at something farther away. However, given my dismal performance prior to today's visit, I'm not sure it would have been a good idea. I'll get back to you on that after a few more trips, to make sure of hitting the target consistently.
The range was busy again, although without the waiting line we experienced in our previous visit (moose season is coming up quickly). There were some fairly large-caliber rifles on the line today, but I didn't go looking to see what they were. It was very good to see several father-daughter and father-son teams, though. Quite a few 20-somethings on the line, as well. The shooting sports aren't dying off, here.
Here's the target line at 100 yards, just before the range went hot this morning:
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| 100 yard target line, from the bench |
My first shot went low to the right. Adjusting my grip, I was just settling back into my stance and fired a split-second too soon. We knew it would go low and it did, to the left. Okay, those were my obligatory "flyer" ... no more of that (I told myself firmly).
The next four rounds were fairly consistent in terms of elevation, but I'm still fighting the left-to-right movement a bit. Just the same, the final four shots from that magazine spread only about 2.4 inches. Bigger than I'd like, but miles better than previously. So here's the result of my first six rounds:
The end of the session showed my hits in a 3 1/2" cluster around the bulls-eye, which was far better than I expected after the previous session.
Yes, I know I need more practice. This isn't the best I can do; merely the best I did today, and intend to have an even better report next time. But it wasn't bad, and as we transition into the winter months, the crowds will thin, and I intend to spend the winter fine-tuning my skills.
We ate lunch at a local coffee-and-grill place that Jenny'd not visited before, and then went across the road to Sportsman's Warehouse for ammo and other things. She priced binoculars and rangefinders ... methinks her enclave is going to be more zombie-resistant, soon.
Before-Action Report
Shootin' Buddy Jenny S. and I are headed to the range at Wet Bunny Crick this a.m. She recently completed the "Rifleman" course at an Appleseed Shoot, among other things, and has been passing along forms for a rifleman's journal. Interesting & potentially very useful stuff.
August was a very wet month; while traditionally our wettest, the month just concluded went well above and beyond the call of duty. There's a 50 percent chance of rain today, too, but what the heck. It's not like we could expect fair weather in a random TEOTWAWKI scenario, either.
It's 43 at my place this morning, but AccuHunch predicts low 60s today. I'm thinking that's not likely unless the skies clear so that our feeble sun can warm the place up. Even then, the warmest part of the day isn't until around 5 p.m. So it will be in the mid-40s and damp down by the crick ... pretty reasonable approximation of "normal" for this part of Alaska, this time of year.
Unless I embarrass myself completely, I'll post a range report later today. So all y'all either be good, or don't get caught while I'm gone.
Ya hear?
August was a very wet month; while traditionally our wettest, the month just concluded went well above and beyond the call of duty. There's a 50 percent chance of rain today, too, but what the heck. It's not like we could expect fair weather in a random TEOTWAWKI scenario, either.
It's 43 at my place this morning, but AccuHunch predicts low 60s today. I'm thinking that's not likely unless the skies clear so that our feeble sun can warm the place up. Even then, the warmest part of the day isn't until around 5 p.m. So it will be in the mid-40s and damp down by the crick ... pretty reasonable approximation of "normal" for this part of Alaska, this time of year.
Unless I embarrass myself completely, I'll post a range report later today. So all y'all either be good, or don't get caught while I'm gone.
Ya hear?
28 August 2011
Anchorage Blogmeet ... Well, Sort Of
I met Jenny S. over coffee at our usual hangout today. It was a nice chat, although she had another appointment & had to leave earlier than usual. She also has some exciting things in her future, it seems.
What things? ... but that would be telling. She'll let y'all know, when she's ready.
The sun has been shining all day, and the temp climbed into the low 60s for a time. This time of year, that's an iffy proposition. Any clouds at all during the day will keep us in the upper 50s, even if it's mostly sunny. This morning's low of 38 is the second time in a week or so that we've dipped into the thirties ... like I said, it's that time of year.
We tentatively agreed on another trip to the rifle range for next weekend. I think I've worked all the kinks out of my new shooting stance, and want to make sure I can put those rounds in the same place, consistently. And frankly, I'm still uncomfortable with using a scope, so there's a need to practice reasonably often until it becomes a part of my routine.
What things? ... but that would be telling. She'll let y'all know, when she's ready.
The sun has been shining all day, and the temp climbed into the low 60s for a time. This time of year, that's an iffy proposition. Any clouds at all during the day will keep us in the upper 50s, even if it's mostly sunny. This morning's low of 38 is the second time in a week or so that we've dipped into the thirties ... like I said, it's that time of year.
We tentatively agreed on another trip to the rifle range for next weekend. I think I've worked all the kinks out of my new shooting stance, and want to make sure I can put those rounds in the same place, consistently. And frankly, I'm still uncomfortable with using a scope, so there's a need to practice reasonably often until it becomes a part of my routine.
21 August 2011
14 August 2011
A Good Day For It
AccuHunch is promising rain today, with steady temps in the mid-50s. My wife made another batch of her very popular chili yesterday, and it's been simmering in the crockpot since yesterday afternoon. In fact, it was good enough to eat last night, so it will be superb today. If the spoonful I just sampled is any indication (and of course it is) lunchtime will be include a chorus of oohs, aahs, and other 'nummy' sounds.
Plans for the day include meeting Jenny and her friend John at the Wet Bunny range this afternoon. He's promised to bring along some of his full-auto toys, including an Uzi (insert evil grin). I plan to speak VERY sweetly so I can take a turn with that.
We did all our running yesterday, so there aren't any other chores or errands to which we must attend. The slate-grey skies rather put a damper on ambitious plans, at any rate.
Plans for the day include meeting Jenny and her friend John at the Wet Bunny range this afternoon. He's promised to bring along some of his full-auto toys, including an Uzi (insert evil grin). I plan to speak VERY sweetly so I can take a turn with that.
We did all our running yesterday, so there aren't any other chores or errands to which we must attend. The slate-grey skies rather put a damper on ambitious plans, at any rate.
06 August 2011
Weekend Once More
Good morning. It's 46 degrees with a high, thin overcast and looks like it will be a nice day. Weather Underground disagrees, calling for an 80% chance of rain today, and 100% chance tonight and tomorrow.
I don't care. I'll shoot from under the covered firing line at the Wet Bunny range if needed, but my rifle is calling to me. I haven't had it out all summer (my own fault) and it's time for some recoil therapy.
Take a moment to remember the families of the 31 Americans shot down in Afghanistan while we slept, and thank God for the brave men and women who continue to voluntarily serve.
I don't care. I'll shoot from under the covered firing line at the Wet Bunny range if needed, but my rifle is calling to me. I haven't had it out all summer (my own fault) and it's time for some recoil therapy.
Take a moment to remember the families of the 31 Americans shot down in Afghanistan while we slept, and thank God for the brave men and women who continue to voluntarily serve.
10 July 2011
Today
Not that one.
This one: Shooting Buddy and I are heading to the Wet Bunny range for some long-overdue practice. Since Buddy's rifle isn't here yet, it will be pistols again. (Wet Bunny has separate ranges for pistol and rifle; not much point in scheduling a joint visit to the range if we'd be 80 yards apart, on different firing lines.)
Calibers not very divergent, but lots of fun: .38 Spcl, .357 Mag, and .45.
Later, dudes.
13 March 2011
What Lies Beyond*
People are walking behind the backstop at the Wet Bunny Range, but bullets still travel in a straight line. From today's Anchorage Daily News:
This is where I shoot. The manager quoted in the article says that when pedestrians or skiers are spotted downrange, a cease-fire is called until the coast (literally) is clear. While that hasn't happened while I'm there, it's reassuring to know that someone is watching the far side of the backstops.
How dumb must you be to wander down a trail, past signs announcing the presence of the range, while gunshots are audible?
* With apologies for echoing, faintly, a recent post by Breda.
The coastal flats behind the Rabbit Creek Shooting Park's high-powered rifle range isn't the ideal place to take a stroll in Anchorage.
But so far this winter, a lot of people have been spotted on those flats. That has the range manager, Steve Meyer, somewhat alarmed.
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Despite warning signs posted on the coastal flats and on the nearby state refuge trail, an individual or a group of people has been spotted walking, skiing or biking behind the shooting range backstops eight to 10 times since January, he said.
This is where I shoot. The manager quoted in the article says that when pedestrians or skiers are spotted downrange, a cease-fire is called until the coast (literally) is clear. While that hasn't happened while I'm there, it's reassuring to know that someone is watching the far side of the backstops.
How dumb must you be to wander down a trail, past signs announcing the presence of the range, while gunshots are audible?
* With apologies for echoing, faintly, a recent post by Breda.
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