2nd annual Indiana get together

JReed · Post by **JReed** » Tue Apr 07, 2009 8:04 pm

Ok party people. It may be cold and crappy out now but summer will be hear soon enough. We need to make plans for the next get together. Sundays work best for me. I was thinking end of May or early June. The range we used last time ( thanks to OI) was awesome. Hopefully OI can pull the right strings and we can go there again. I know it is a drive for some of us but it is a nice range and the company and guns make it worth it.

So what say you all. My boys and I had fun last time would sure like to do it again.
Here is the report from back in November. viewtopic.php?f=1&t=11908

nemhed · Post by **nemhed** » Wed Apr 08, 2009 12:05 pm

BTT for all you crazy Hoosiers (That goes for JReed too, cuz brother u r 1 now!)

Old Ironsights · Post by **Old Ironsights** » Wed Apr 08, 2009 3:46 pm

Here's the Range Webpage: http://www.geocities.com/sam_range_knox/

Generally, anything but the 3rd Sunday and 4th Saturday of every month are "open" for me to come and unlock the gates. (Excep June. The scheduled shoots in June are on Sat the 20th & Sat 27th)
http://www.geocities.com/sam_range_knox/Bulletins.html

So long as we clean up properly & don't wreck stuff about the only thing not "allowed" is Tannerite...

Overnight camping is OK, BUT... PRIMATIVE RANGE: NO ELECTRIC, WATER, OR FOOD. BYO FOOD/DRINK, (TP for the portapot)...

J Miller · Post by **J Miller** » Wed Apr 08, 2009 4:21 pm

How about those of us from IL? Are we still prohibited from bringing our short guns?
I remember we talked about this a bit last year, but don't remember the outcome.

Joe

Old Ironsights · Post by **Old Ironsights** » Wed Apr 08, 2009 4:54 pm

J Miller wrote:How about those of us from IL? Are we still prohibited from bringing our short guns?
I remember we talked about this a bit last year, but don't remember the outcome.

Joe

I don't know anyone from Illannoy who shoots their own pistols while in Indiana

It's a private Range and any cops there won't care...

J Miller · Post by **J Miller** » Wed Apr 08, 2009 5:37 pm

Hmmmmmm ............

J

e

JReed · Post by **JReed** » Wed Apr 08, 2009 6:51 pm

Hey Joe come on out. It was a good time back in November it should be even better with warm weather.

OI I found all my muzzel loader stuff so we will be able to play with those also.

If you are bringing your bow again I will bring my target and we can have some fun with archery also.

J Miller · Post by **J Miller** » Wed Apr 08, 2009 6:56 pm

Dumb question, how many FPS does an arrow fly?

Joe

AJMD429 · Post by **AJMD429** » Wed Apr 08, 2009 7:00 pm

Someday we should do a 'southern' Indiana one...

JReed · Post by **JReed** » Wed Apr 08, 2009 7:01 pm

J Miller wrote:Dumb question, how many FPS does an arrow fly?

Joe

I am getting about 200fps with a 400gr arrow.

If I can work it The boys and I may camp so we dont have to get up early. I am fine with primitive camping thats what oil lanterns and cast iron cook wear is for.

JReed · Post by **JReed** » Thu Apr 09, 2009 7:19 pm

2ndovc · Post by **2ndovc** » Thu Apr 09, 2009 7:29 pm

If we can get a date set I will make sure I get to this one. It's a bit of a drive
But I sure would like to make this one!

unfortunate b.s. prevented me from making the Nov. shoot.

jb

JReed · Post by **JReed** » Thu Apr 09, 2009 7:33 pm

OI has a meeting at the range on Monday. He will post up the schedual as soon as he can after that..

Dont feel bad 2ndovc a lot of folk couldnt make it last time hopefully we will get a bigger turn out this time.

Mokwaw · Post by **Mokwaw** » Fri Apr 10, 2009 10:30 am

Ok, will be watching to see what OI comes up with. Right now I have 5/3, 5/17, 5/31, 6/14, 6/28 off in May and June.....5/31 and 6/28 may not be avail, I'm thinking the wife has made some plans for those weekends, will check her calendar when get home tonite. Rich

You guys set a date/time and I will be there, if I can.

J Miller · Post by **J Miller** » Sat Apr 11, 2009 11:15 am

How about a map to this range? The one in their schedule don't help much.

Joe

JReed · Post by **JReed** » Sat Apr 11, 2009 11:31 am

Joe you will have to wait for OI on the map. Last year he just gave me drivng directions and had signs posted since the range has no street address.

J Miller · Post by **J Miller** » Sat Apr 11, 2009 12:33 pm

OK, will do. I asked the wife if she'd be interested in going and all she said was; "When is it going to be held?". Told her I don't know yet.

Joe

eric65 · Post by **eric65** » Sat Apr 11, 2009 1:04 pm

I will show up this time if at all possible.

Old Ironsights · Post by **Old Ironsights** » Mon Apr 13, 2009 9:55 am

Got a meeting tonight. I'll report back with available weekends tomorrow.

Old Ironsights · Post by **Old Ironsights** » Mon Apr 13, 2009 9:30 pm

Meeting adjourned...

OK. Here's the skinny...

When do youse guys want to show up?

The only constraints are:

No boozin. (duh)
No shootin after dark. (duh)
No Explosive/incinderary/anything over .50 (unless Muzzlestuffer/shotty-slug)

Here's the Range Webpage: http://www.geocities.com/sam_range_knox/

Generally, any date but the 3rd Sunday and 4th Saturday of every month are "open" for me to come and unlock the gates. (Excep June. The scheduled shoots in June are on Sat the 20th & Sat 27th) http://www.geocities.com/sam_range_knox/Bulletins.html

HOWEVER... it might be cool to do OUR gig on the 3rd Saturday then shoot a few "official" rounds of sillouhette on the 3rd Sunday just for form's sake (boost's the club's "official" numbers doncha know...)

Overnight camping is OK, BUT... PRIMATIVE RANGE: NO ELECTRIC, WATER, OR FOOD. BYO FOOD/DRINK, (& TP for the portapot)...

SO.... Look at your calendars. I can arrange just about anything within those constraints. (including a decent fire-pit....)

2ndovc · Post by **2ndovc** » Tue Apr 14, 2009 10:45 am

Sundays would be better for me too. It looks like about a 4 hr drive.

Pick a day fellas..

jasonb

Mokwaw · Post by **Mokwaw** » Tue Apr 14, 2009 12:20 pm

Well guys, I assume we're looking for best weather. I can probably do one of these dates....
MAY/30-31, iffy, have friends coming from out of state, but he's a shooter/hunter too so that's a maybe. June/6-7 working can't make it. JUNE/13-14, JUNE/20-21 should be no problem as far as can tell now........June/27-28 I will be away on vacation.

Pick a date that's convenient for the the many, I will be there if I can make it.

AJMD, Nemhed, Eric65, JMiller. Hey guys don't think about the long drive, Just think how much fun a day of shooting with cyber friends will be.

JReed · Post by **JReed** » Tue Apr 14, 2009 9:52 pm

Hows June 14th? I would say the 21st but that is fathers day. That gives me enough time to try and get some loading done.

Old Ironsights · Post by **Old Ironsights** » Tue Apr 14, 2009 10:12 pm

JReed wrote:Hows June 14th? I would say the 21st but that is fathers day. That gives me enough time to try and get some loading done.

June 14 is fine for me... but like I said, my constraints are minimal. You guys have the longer drives...

Mokwaw · Post by **Mokwaw** » Wed Apr 15, 2009 6:47 am

Ok, June 14 looks good as of now. Will mark my calendar.

How about the rest of the fellers.........?????????

2ndovc · Post by **2ndovc** » Wed Apr 15, 2009 7:16 am

June 14th works well for me too.

Is anybody campin' out Sat. night?

jb

JReed · Post by **JReed** » Wed Apr 15, 2009 7:21 am

I plan on camping for right now.

Old Ironsights · Post by **Old Ironsights** » Wed Apr 15, 2009 8:30 am

I will be there from whenever to whenever...

Got to be... I'm the NCOIC

J Miller · Post by **J Miller** » Wed Apr 15, 2009 11:43 am

I must consult with my resident person in charge. Will see what we can get done.

Joe

eric65 · Post by **eric65** » Wed Apr 15, 2009 7:13 pm

Sounds good to me,I will probably be there saturday night,( wife said ok I can go play thistime)

eric65 · Post by **eric65** » Wed Apr 15, 2009 7:26 pm

someone can help me figure out why my m94 throws such beautiful patterns.

J Miller · Post by **J Miller** » Wed Apr 15, 2009 7:38 pm

Well, stuff. The wife has craft shows that month. So if I can arrange it looks like I'll be coming by my lonesome.

Joe

JReed · Post by **JReed** » Wed Apr 15, 2009 7:48 pm

Old Ironsights wrote:I Got to be... I'm the NCOIC

Good I do that every day of the week its someone elses turn

Joe you wont be alone you will have us

Eric awesome that you can make it. I know your Honey do and work schedual is hectic. We will take a look at the 94 and see if we cant sort it out for ya.

2ndovc · Post by **2ndovc** » Wed Apr 15, 2009 8:34 pm

Looks good Guys.

I'll probably bring one of the Kids with me. The oldest
works weekends and isn't into shooting and camping as much as
his little brother.

Blondie isn't about to spend the night in a tent so
it'll be me and Number Two Stepson

Any specfic requests of my shootin' irons that you guys
might want to shoot? You guys have seen most of my collection on here.
Enfields, Springfields etc.

For sure gonna bring my '86/ .33 WCF and one of the '92s.
probably my 39a and Goober will have his 336/ 35 Rem and 10/22.

jb

JReed · Post by **JReed** » Wed Apr 15, 2009 9:11 pm

I havent even started really thinking about what guns I am bringing. All depends on what sort of components I can get in to reload. Primers are proving to be a problem good thing I got lots of precusion caps for the front stuffers and a bunch of .22 for the kids.

If you are bringing your Enfield I'll bring mine ammo or not.

eric65 · Post by **eric65** » Wed Apr 15, 2009 11:46 pm

Hey JR, try to bring a couple of AT4s, its been a while.

JReed · Post by **JReed** » Thu Apr 16, 2009 7:19 pm

I wish.

Old Ironsights · Post by **Old Ironsights** » Fri Apr 17, 2009 10:15 am

AT-4's are fun... but LAWs are handier...

And are great for Counter Sniper ops...

J Miller · Post by **J Miller** » Fri Apr 17, 2009 12:44 pm

OK, so it's June 13th and 14th then? And I still need a map or coordinates so I can properly get lost and never be seen or heard from again ............. I wish.

And I'll bring my No4 Mk1* and some catridges too. Haven't fired it in over 10 years so it will be interesting to say the least.

Joe

JReed · Post by **JReed** » Fri Apr 17, 2009 2:28 pm

Well LAWs are cool but AT4s do better on armour.

Cool Joe sounds like its going to be an Enfield fest.

OI has the Lat/Long for the range if he doesnt post them they are still on the post from Nov. http://www.levergunscommunity.com/viewt ... a&start=60 Just scroll through it he has the cord and a link to Google maps.

Rick-F · Post by **Rick-F** » Wed Apr 22, 2009 4:16 pm

J Miller wrote:How about a map to this range? The one in their schedule don't help much.

Joe

Just set that GPS to go to: 1801 W 200 S; ZIP Code 46366 -- You should be close enough to smell gun powder . . .

Old Ironsights · Post by **Old Ironsights** » Wed Apr 22, 2009 5:03 pm

There's not really a Street Address... it's just a chunk of land on 200S.

lat=41.2736453714, lon=-86.7312851692

http://maps.google.com/maps?t=h&hl=en&i ... 06866&z=17

However, I will set up a couple of signs pointing the right direction.

Google can give you good turn-by-turns if you use the Google Earth KMZ, but really the simplest directions I can give are:

Go South on State 39 from US 30 untill you see my sign.

Joe: Probably the easiest run from Springfield would be this route:

1: Start out going NORTH on I-55 BL/ N 9TH ST toward E JEFFERSON ST/ IL-29 N/ IL-97 N.
2: Turn RIGHT onto E MADISON ST/ IL-29 S/ IL-97 S. Continue to follow IL-97 S.
3: IL-97 S becomes I-72 E.
4: Merge onto I-57 N via EXIT 182B toward CHICAGO/ I-74 E/ INDIANAPOLIS.
5: Take the US-24 exit, EXIT 283, toward GILMAN/ CHATSWORTH.
6: Turn RIGHT onto CR-1700 N/ US-24 E.
7: Turn LEFT onto S CRESCENT ST/ US-24/ US-45. Continue to follow US-24 E (Crossing into IN). 61.0 mi
8: Turn LEFT onto US-421. 32.5 mi (Compass reads NORTH)
9: Turn RIGHT onto IN-8/W 100 N. (Compass reads EAST)
10: Turn RIGHT onto IN-36/S 200 W (Compass reads SOUTH)

Heading South on IN 39 you will see the sign on the side of the rpad. Turn Left and listen for the shooting (about 1mi on left )

JReed · Post by **JReed** » Wed Apr 22, 2009 6:16 pm

Well my truck took a dump on me so I will be two wheeling it to the shoot. That will really put a pinch on how many guns I can bring pistols fit nice in the saddle bags but the long guns need to be ones that I can break down into smaller packages. I still plan on camping for right now. This makes for a good excuse to go get a smaller tent

Post by **Ysabel Kid** » Wed Apr 22, 2009 9:45 pm

What time does the event start and how long will it last?

From what I have been able to gleen from the posts, it will start Saturday June 13 sometime. Camping at the range is available, but is primitive only - no facilities, power, or running water.

Are some folks planning on arriving Friday night?

I know - a lot of questions from someone who can't make the trip, but since this is near my old stomping grounds, I've been following the "story".

Old Ironsights · Post by **Old Ironsights** » Wed Apr 22, 2009 9:57 pm

Ysabel Kid wrote:What time does the event start and how long will it last?

From what I have been able to gleen from the posts, it will start Saturday June 13 sometime. Camping at the range is available, but is primitive only - no facilities, power, or running water.

Are some folks planning on arriving Friday night?

I know - a lot of questions from someone who can't make the trip, but since this is near my old stomping grounds, I've been following the "story".

I will be setting up Sat AM (6/13), probably about 9 or so (CDT) unless I need to help bring people in.

I will be tearing down Sun Nite sometime after we run out of bullets or daylight.

JReed · Post by **JReed** » Thu Apr 23, 2009 7:34 pm

I will be out there Sat late afternoon/evening before the sun goes down and head out Sun late afternoon. That should give me enough day light on Sat to set up a bikers camp and settle in for the night and do some BSing before the bullets start flying in the morning.

Mokwaw · Post by **Mokwaw** » Fri Apr 24, 2009 11:04 pm

Ok guys, here's what I'm thinking. This looks it's like turning out to be a decent gathering, so let's plan on a cook out on Sunday. If you all can give me a definite head count over the next 2-3 weeks, I will buy some meat, PORK STEAKS, is what I'm thinking, enough for each of us. I will put my charcoal grill and fixings in the truck and bring with me.

Maybe someone could throw in a couple cans of pork & beans, or a couple of onions, loaf bread, tomatoes, cucumbers, you know the usual...whatever you think might go good with charcoal grilled pork steaks.

So, what do you all think.....???????

I've seen a definite "I'll be there" from OI, JReed, 2ndvc & son, myself. And possibles from JMiller and Eric65.

Let me know what you think and get me a definite head count so I know how much meat to get......................

J Miller · Post by **J Miller** » Sat Apr 25, 2009 12:57 pm

Old Ironsights wrote:There's not really a Street Address... it's just a chunk of land on 200S.

lat=41.2736453714, lon=-86.7312851692

http://maps.google.com/maps?t=h&hl=en&i ... 06866&z=17

However, I will set up a couple of signs pointing the right direction.

Google can give you good turn-by-turns if you use the Google Earth KMZ, but really the simplest directions I can give are:

Go South on State 39 from US 30 untill you see my sign.

Joe: Probably the easiest run from Springfield would be this route:

1: Start out going NORTH on I-55 BL/ N 9TH ST toward E JEFFERSON ST/ IL-29 N/ IL-97 N.
2: Turn RIGHT onto E MADISON ST/ IL-29 S/ IL-97 S. Continue to follow IL-97 S.
3: IL-97 S becomes I-72 E.
4: Merge onto I-57 N via EXIT 182B toward CHICAGO/ I-74 E/ INDIANAPOLIS.
5: Take the US-24 exit, EXIT 283, toward GILMAN/ CHATSWORTH.
6: Turn RIGHT onto CR-1700 N/ US-24 E.
7: Turn LEFT onto S CRESCENT ST/ US-24/ US-45. Continue to follow US-24 E (Crossing into IN). 61.0 mi
8: Turn LEFT onto US-421. 32.5 mi (Compass reads NORTH)
9: Turn RIGHT onto IN-8/W 100 N. (Compass reads EAST)
10: Turn RIGHT onto IN-36/S 200 W (Compass reads SOUTH)

Heading South on IN 39 you will see the sign on the side of the rpad. Turn Left and listen for the shooting (about 1mi on left )

OI, I don't need instructions on how to get to northern IN, I just needed to know where the range is, and any local directions. I'm a long time delivery driver and I can find most anything. I can even find FT Wayne in the dark. I also plan on using a much different route, I ain't going anywhere near Cook Cty, Chicago or Gary with pellet dispensers in my vehicle.

Now on the funny side, did you know that when you copy and paste the co-ords and remove the little - in front of the lat you end up in:

IN SHOOT.JPG

WULUMUQI. I think that's somewhere in western China. North east of Pakistan.
Kinda threw me for a moment, I don't mind a road trip, but that would have been a bit much.

Joe

Old Ironsights · Post by **Old Ironsights** » Sat Apr 25, 2009 2:39 pm

Ok Joe... Go east to indy, north on 421 to 8, east on 8 to 39, south on 39 to the sign.

Better?

As for Google... what makes you think Pakistan is a bad place for a shoot? Lots of targets ... just gotta dig em out...

I'll bring roasting 'taters, peppers & secret sauce...

A couple racks of pop too... cola & yellow pop anyway ...

J Miller · Post by **J Miller** » Sat Apr 25, 2009 4:03 pm

Old Ironsights wrote:Ok Joe... Go east to indy, north on 421 to 8, east on 8 to 39, south on 39 to the sign.

Better?

As for Google... what makes you think Pakistan is a bad place for a shoot? Lots of targets ... just gotta dig em out...

I'll bring roasting 'taters, peppers & secret sauce...

A couple racks of pop too... cola & yellow pop anyway ...

OI, much better.
Pakistan is OK for a shoot. No complaints and I hear they have an abundance of 303 Brit ammo. Oh wait, that was Afghanistan. Either way I was just trying to figure out how to come up with the gas to get there.

Joe