Who wants to blast some paper? AKA Another MNSubaru shooting day!

ice race...

 

I'll check my schedule, I really want to come out and shoot a few rounds before purchasing a hand gun as well as get some pointers from the experts.

 

If I wasn't all the way in duluth, I'd love to come shoot, I've been meaning to go out back and do some targets, but it's way to damn cold out

 

I'm definately interested. I should have something to shoot in the next day or two. I am also new to the range thing as all my shooting has been limited to "up north".

 

I'm in. Since I still don't know any of you, how can I avoid what happened last time and actually find you guys? :laugh: I have a few 9's that you can try out if anyone is interested.

 

Maybe I missed it but isn't there more than one location of Bill's Guns? Which one?

Also I'd like to try out a Springfield armory xd and/or xdm and a glock 17 and/or 19. If anyone has one I could shoot vs having to rent one I could purchase the ammo or your choice (within reason).

 

From what I have gathered this is true but there are some exceptions. Apparently for some "black" guns you need a permit. I dont quite get it, as IIRC in the law it says you only need a permit for a handgun, but it seems like most gun shops wont sell certain rifles (ie curved magazines, and some other things) to non permit holders. There are some ways around it... instead of getting an AR in .223 with a 30rnd mag, get it in .308 with a 20rnd mag

Also we normally park in the underground lot. if you park there we are more likely to notice your car.

 

Which location?

 

He said snatch :laugh:

Ok, enough potty humor. There's a good chance i'm in, if I remember this time. :roll: Might have to bring some of the father-in-laws toys.. if he lets me.

 

This is awsome, its about time, I've been making the same offer but no takers, I guess people don't take me serious or I'm just no good. LOL Anyway I wanted to make it a point to make sure this does not go un-noticed as I am one who really do appreciate it a lot when someone is willing to take time out of their busy schedule to show me a few things. If it's on the 28th of Feb, I'll take time away from work. And I'd be honored to show you a few things, it will be a lot of fun.

Thanks again,

Cheech :yumyum:

 

I should be up for this, as I need to get out and shoot the new toy. Might go before this date just to get more familiar with the 9mm, but I should be up for this event!

 

I will be bringing the XDm in .40. I will most likely not bring the M1A for a couple reasons, mainly ammo is expensive and that at Bill's my gun flings the brass in front of the firing line so I cannot retrieve it to reload.

If anyone wants to shoot the M1A let me know and I will bring it but be prepared to buy your own ammo for it.

 

^ .308Win or 7.62x51 runs about $0.60 a shot on the cheap side. so about $12-$13 for a box of 20. if you are going to pick some up make sure its under 180gr. the heavy stuff puts extra stress on the gas system. I have found that the 150gr federal power points (cheapest stuff at wall mart ;-) ) feeds the best as well.

 

I am in. I will bring the XDm in .40. I can bring the M1A if people are interested.

 

I'd like to show up, I probably won't be bringing anything but I'll either rent or hopefully some of you may be nice enough to let me try something new out. I should also probably mention that while I've shot plenty of guns before(what can I saw, I grew up in the country) I have never been to the range. so this will be a new experience for me. I did look up the rules though on bill's site. Guns and new friends, sounds like a winning combination to me.

 

^^^The range thing is new to me as well but it sounds like we are in good hands so it should be fun. I'm planning on making it out and will bring my new xdm .40 and will also bring my wifes S&W 357MAG/.38 revolver.

 

I will be there with

- XD subcompact 3" in 9mm
- Ruger LCP .380
- Mossberg 590 Mariner 12g

I will also print off a bunch of targets at work in 11"x17"

 

^^^ I'll bring it for sure. I haven't tried the .357 or +P rounds in it yet.

 

Alright I got to half day at work so I'll be there for sure this time Feb 28. I don't have any hardware, but I do have green. So I'm looking forward to spending some time with you experts and learn a few things.

 

Don't feel bad, the half dozen or so times I have tried to offer even an ounce of advice people act as though I have NO idea what I am talking about.... so I just stopped trying.

Now I just mind my business and make .22" holes in paper, untill I find a place that will let me put a target at 500-800yrds.

 

I have to say, there was a guy at Burnsville Pistol this past Saturday that was very eager to listen to everything I was telling him about his AR. He and I were the only ones in the rifle bay so I gave him an abridged BRM class. He dropped about 3" off his grouping at 50 after some coaching. Didn't get his name, or exchange numbers but he was a cool guy.

I do have the one pictured here in the factory box with the ARMS II flip up rear sight. I might be persuaded to sell for the right price You could tell your friends that your ACOG has 7 confirmed :eek3:

 

Long guns just require the FFL to call in and get the FBI check done, you can take the fire arm home that day.

Pistols reqire the waiting period and the deeper back ground check, and maybe a class...

You have PM.

My receiver is at remington getting a couple new barrels fitted (.308win 22" bull 1:10", .44mag 20", and .30-06 20" heavy 1:10"), so I wouldn't be able to bring my .243win or .223rem out to play. All I have at the house is a couple boring as hell .22's.... maybe I can pull out the K98K and see if anyone wants to destroy their shoulder :laugh:

 

Theres nothing wrong with a .22. I have been eyeing the Buckmark UXR at Cabelas. Very nice lookin .22 pistol, cheap to shoot compared to my other guns.

 

Received my permit to purchase today. :biggrin:
I'm in for the 28th.

Since this was on my mind, does one need to bring targets? buy them there? do they provide them?

 

You can buy them there. They are kind of expensive, ($1+ ?) but they have a fun variety.

I found a place online that sells a bunch of different kinds really cheap and spent about $50 there. I'm good for about a decade. :laugh:

 

WTF is this "permit to purchase" thing all about? I need a background check to buy a rifle now?