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clark7781
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Who is from the"Mid Atlantic Region" of the USA?
      #23873 - 11/01/05 02:59 AM

Gentlepeople:

I chatted with Chasseur the other day and he suggested that we see if there would be an interest for double gunners from the mid atlantic region of the the USA (New York to South Carolina) to get together for a double rifle shoot.

So, if you could respond 1) where you are located and 2) if you would be interested in having a shoot on a Saturday (sometime in the future) somewhere central to most of the people in this area.

I am in Fairfax County, Viriginia (Just outside Washington DC) and I would be interested in a shoot like this.




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Re: Who is from the"Mid Atlantic Region" of the USA? [Re: clark7781]
      #23875 - 11/01/05 03:18 AM

Hiya Clark,

As we discussed earlier. I live Fairfax county too.

Be up for any Saturday shooting, and maybe a hunt in November.

I normally shoot either at an Izak Walton in Damascus, MD, the NRA in Fairfax, VA, or Clark Brothers in Warrington, VA. I am up to traveling a bit though.

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Re: Who is from the"Mid Atlantic Region" of the USA? [Re: Chasseur]
      #23881 - 11/01/05 06:10 AM

I'm in New York, sounds like fun. I would
be interested.



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Re: Who is from the"Mid Atlantic Region" of the USA? [Re: foxfire]
      #23882 - 11/01/05 06:20 AM

Foxfire:

Awesome. After we see what the interest would be, I'll send a message out to all interested parties and see what dates would work--probably aiming for springtime.


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Re: Who is from the"Mid Atlantic Region" of the USA? [Re: clark7781]
      #23900 - 11/01/05 09:01 AM

All us neighbors here in Fairfax Co. huh...Since I don't have a double and only use single shots. I could join you for 1/2 the day, pun fully intended.



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Re: Who is from the"Mid Atlantic Region" of the USA? [Re: clark7781]
      #23914 - 11/01/05 01:21 PM

Hi guys,

Don't forget me over here in the Virginia mountains.

I'll show if able to schedule. I can even suggest some facilities in this area. We have some pretty good shootiing ranges that are absolutely free to use!

Foxfire, I got your PM on this. Thanks for the heads-up.

You guys should remember the Vintagers shoot in September in Millbrook, NY. That get-together is a blast.

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Re: Who is from the"Mid Atlantic Region" of the USA? [Re: CptCurl]
      #23937 - 12/01/05 04:48 AM

CptCurl:

Would never forget about you! I'm up for any suggestions on a place that would be rather central to all people interested.

Right now just testing the water to see what kind of interest there would be. If there is a good amount, I'd like to see if we could plan something a few months out (springtime).



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Re: Who is from the"Mid Atlantic Region" of the USA? [Re: DoubleD]
      #23938 - 12/01/05 04:49 AM

DD:

all from this forum are welcome. Are you from Fairfax?

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Re: Who is from the"Mid Atlantic Region" of the USA? [Re: clark7781]
      #23945 - 12/01/05 06:48 AM

Sounds like this is getting cooking!

Not been to the Vintagers yet, but want to go one day.

There is also the Southern SxS shoot in NC in April. I'm planning on going. Its a shotgun shoot, but are others thinking about it?



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Re: Who is from the"Mid Atlantic Region" of the USA? [Re: Chasseur]
      #23961 - 12/01/05 02:03 PM

Guys,

I think it would be a hoot to have a get-together from NitroExpress.com. It would be hard to beat the Vintagers. That gathering is one of the better opportunities of the year, and they have two levels of double rifle competition - stopping rifles, and stalking rifles. Of course, they do scads of shotgun competition too. All the while you are surrounded by top-notch vendors with double rifles and double shotguns like you have never seen. That setting requires no planning or effort on our part. You just show up.

My wife enjoys going too.

Foxfire, it happens in your back yard. You shouldn't miss it.

As for me, I live in the boonies and shoot something just about every weekend. You Fairfax County boys could just skip down some time, and we'll bang away. I have a shooting buddy who lives near Staunton and belongs to a fine gun club. That's not too far, maybe 2 1/2 hours for you.

Depending on the size of the group, there are lots of options.

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Re: Who is from the"Mid Atlantic Region" of the USA? [Re: CptCurl]
      #23992 - 13/01/05 01:34 AM

CptCurl

That does sound like a good idea. I wanted to go last year, but September was too tight for me. This year it might be an option. If we could get some nitro guys together that'd be even better.

If you have good place we could do a "preliminary" nitro shoot in the Old Dominion that'd be fun.

What say you guys?

(Though I'll have to finally finish with my new loads)

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Re: Who is from the"Mid Atlantic Region" of the USA? [Re: CptCurl]
      #24000 - 13/01/05 03:14 AM

I'm up for any week as long as I can plan in advance!!!! I can travel a bit too.

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Re: Who is from the"Mid Atlantic Region" of the USA? [Re: clark7781]
      #24560 - 19/01/05 07:18 PM

A short note to all from the Mid Atlantic region...
Gents, please do NOT forget about the April 30, shoot at Big Rock range in south eastern INDIANA. It will be the first shoot of "CADS". Classic & Action Doubles Society. We will be using double rifles, double shotguns, and double action revolvers. Please give me a shout for the rules packet. Come and play, have a ball with others of "like" interests. SP2

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Re: Who is from the"Mid Atlantic Region" of the USA? [Re: clark7781]
      #24615 - 20/01/05 04:01 AM

CptCrl,

You seem to have the best setup for a "first local informal shoot" for us.

What/when dates might work for everyone? I figure just a simple get together, shoot and oogle at each other rifles and the such. No real competition, unless people want. Then we can start planning about the Vintagers in September as was suggested.

What do you guys think?

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Re: Who is from the"Mid Atlantic Region" of the USA? [Re: Chasseur]
      #24617 - 20/01/05 04:10 AM

I might be able to host a shoot also.

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Re: Who is from the"Mid Atlantic Region" of the USA? [Re: bonanza]
      #24631 - 20/01/05 07:50 AM

Bonanza,

Great! Where do you shoot?

Are you going to the Southern SxS in Sanford, NC, hosted by Bill over at Deep River? I went last year though I did not shoot. I was thinking about shooting in it this year.





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Re: Who is from the"Mid Atlantic Region" of the USA? [Re: Chasseur]
      #24632 - 20/01/05 08:29 AM

Charlotte Rifle and Pistol Club. I just need to reserve a day with the rifle chairman and we are a go. I've recieved much interest already. We have a few DR shooters in the club aready.

Southern SxS, not heard of it. Will check it out.

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Re: Who is from the"Mid Atlantic Region" of the USA? [Re: bonanza]
      #24633 - 20/01/05 08:34 AM

Great!

Maybe what we can do next is to ask if there are some general times of the year that is best for people and how far they want to go.

I am pretty open for times and dates. Summer in best for me, but can swind trips on weekends. Don't mind driving and seeing new places, give us an excuse to see parts of the US we haven't seen.

So we MARDRS (Mid-Atlantic Region Double Rifle Shooters) have two questions to put to vote;


(1) Location: VA or SC

(2) Best month/dates:

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Re: Who is from the"Mid Atlantic Region" of the USA? [Re: Chasseur]
      #24641 - 20/01/05 11:26 AM

All:

My vote is for Virginia. It's central to the area. Cpt. seems to have the inns for a place.

As far as weeks go. I vote for spring. Maybe April. Not too hot, not too cold.



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Re: Who is from the"Mid Atlantic Region" of the USA? [Re: clark7781]
      #24645 - 20/01/05 12:06 PM

Thanks Clark, I didn't want to be the first to vote,

I am very similar to you:

Place: VA, I'm biased since I live here

Date: before it gets too hot, so April or May is excellent.



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Re: Who is from the"Mid Atlantic Region" of the USA? [Re: Chasseur]
      #24653 - 20/01/05 01:07 PM

Hey guys,

Virginia and spring suits me too!

I seem to be fairly central. Bonanza is something on the order of 4 1/2 hours south, and Chasseur and clark7781 are about 3 1/2 hours north.

There is a dandy shooting range in Bath County between Warm Springs and Millboro that is almost always idle. It is an amenity of the George Washington National Forest and lies in a really pretty and remote area. That might just be our best location. It is about 40 minutes west of Lexington on Route 39. The shooting positions are covered and the range extends to 100 yards. It's a fine place to shoot and costs nothing at all. It just stands there open to the public. I have been there numerous times and I think only once was anybody else there.

There's also a GW Nat. Forest range about 1 1/2 miles from where I live, just off Exit 21 of I-64. It gets steady use. My friend has a private range that might be available too.

Just making suggestions.

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Re: Who is from the"Mid Atlantic Region" of the USA? [Re: CptCurl]
      #24654 - 20/01/05 01:15 PM

Ooops,

Foxfire, I didn't mean to leave you out. You are about 10 hours away, or so. But I bet there isn't much shooting opportunity up there in NYC area.

I'm a hick, so have the best opportunity.

About half of Alleghany County is National Forest, believe it or not!

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Re: Who is from the"Mid Atlantic Region" of the USA? [Re: CptCurl]
      #24662 - 20/01/05 03:20 PM

I have no objection to a ride in the country for a days shooting, some fair competition and a little Camaraderie.
Just tell me where and when and I'll do my best to be there.


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Re: Who is from the"Mid Atlantic Region" of the USA? [Re: CptCurl]
      #24684 - 21/01/05 01:12 AM

CptCurl:

I like your ideas. I game for anything, but it will have to be a day trip for me (leave in the morning, shoot a lot, then drive home later.

I would recommend a 12:00 Noon start time with us plan on shooting for a few hours, share stories, admire each other's guns, etc.

Cpt, maybe you can even think of a place for lunch or something.

On another note, not to prevent any non-double owners from going, I think that we should also make it a big bore shoot. And extend the invite to anyone on this forum to bring their guns and shoot. I know my pop, Doc52 AKA Old Fart, would probably like to come. I'll have him bring his AR-50 .50 cal. That is a HOOT to pop off!

Just my two cents.

April/May works for me. Preferably on a Saturday.




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Re: Who is from the"Mid Atlantic Region" of the USA? [Re: clark7781]
      #24719 - 21/01/05 07:27 AM

Clark and CptCurl,

It sounds like this is starting to come together.

12:00 noon, weekend shoot in April, by CptCurl's place. How does that strike everyone? It suits me fine

I think the "big bore"/Nitro forum shoot is a good idea too. Opens it up to others.

Question remains of what type of shoot do you want to do? Some of our Aussie friends and the DRSS guys have made some good suggestions about making the shoot "more than punching paper". I like some of the ideas, but I've never done something like this before.

What are your thoughts?

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