Author Topic: spring time shoot? (Read 1455 times)

rampa room artillery · « **on:** December 15, 2005, 02:32:32 PM »

Hello,
i know i am a noby here and i am still new to this board. but i want to make a motion that we all get together this spring when we can all come and have a gathering of the guns sorta say. and have a good ol time shooting. have a party BBQ, a cannon and mortor competition and have prizes or even medals for places? i am with the N-SSA and we shoot all the time, but there are to many rules, yes safty rules should be inplace but dress and what you got bring it all. does anyone have a place they are willing for this too? what do you say? a spring time shoot? lets work on it. make a weekend out of it. camp out or whatever?

let me know what you think

Rick Bryan
Poquoson Va.
3/4 scale 10 lb parrot rifle

rampa room artillery · « **Reply #1 on:** December 15, 2005, 03:04:54 PM »

if no one has a location i think we can rent the range at whinchester. the national N-ssa range and camp we could camp out there. lots of room.

its in whinchester Va.

guardsgunner · « **Reply #2 on:** December 15, 2005, 03:36:19 PM »

I don't think the n-ssa range is up for rent; or at least not to my knowledge. I would be game if you could get it near a Nationals weekend.Long ride from Mi.
Who do you shoot with? I belong to 7th Wis.

Cat Whisperer · « **Reply #3 on:** December 15, 2005, 04:00:04 PM »

It reminds me of an informal golf 'tournament' a friend hosted every year - named it the Cold Beer Open.

Perhaps we could get a range at Quantico? There are, here and there, ranges that are available at some military bases for private use. Fort Gordon is one of them.

gary michie · « **Reply #4 on:** December 15, 2005, 05:29:30 PM »

HI

It really sounds great Buuuuut, it all so sounds like most of all of you live on the east side of the U.S.
I am a member of the 3rd Michigan Infantry and here in GODS country( the north west)we just go out side and pull the trigger basically there is miles and miles of nothing but miles and miles but we do have FUN.....
gary

Powder keg · « **Reply #5 on:** December 15, 2005, 05:38:57 PM »

What about an internet shoot. We could have printable targets. Print them out, Go out and shoot, come back and post your results. We could have seperate classes for diff. caliber guns. Mortars would be closest to pin or something. Later,

GGaskill · « **Reply #6 on:** December 15, 2005, 07:38:18 PM »

This is a question, not a challenge.

Is the proposed shoot supposed to be a contest or an informal get together to shoot our various artillery pieces? It could be a mixture, not just one or the other.

kappullen · « **Reply #7 on:** December 15, 2005, 08:09:04 PM »

George,

An informal contest is always fun.
Competition makes everyone better.

We could come up with some kind of mortar
or something for a prize.

It is fun to just go, and learn from each other.
Everyone has something to offer.

Kap

Cat Whisperer · « **Reply #8 on:** December 16, 2005, 12:45:34 AM »

Not everyone can MAKE a mortar or cannon; but EVERYONE (who has access to one) CAN SHOOT THEM!

This is the type of event that we need - as evidenced my the interaction already posted!

It's time to build the ideas and options. Hold off on the decision making for a bit.

It can be not only fun, but a real learning experience. I realized, after the fact, that the can of powder in the picture I took of the golf ball mortar firing was still full of powder. That kind of oversight was because of the distraction of firing and taking pictures.

Prizes? Absolutely!

Categories of participation/competition? The floor is open!

Time frame? Spring sounds good - allow a wide window to be able to dodge the spring rain.

Double D · « **Reply #9 on:** December 16, 2005, 05:15:48 AM »

Quote from: rampa room artillery

Hello,
i know i am a noby here and i am still new to this board....

Doesn't matter, there is no Seniority rule on this board.

As far as a cannon shoot I say go for it.

I won't be able to come!!!! It's to far from Durban South Africa to fly up and the airlines charges to much for excess baggage to bring my cannon.

You guys gave fun without me.

Cat Whisperer · « **Reply #10 on:** December 16, 2005, 06:08:59 AM »

Quote from: Double D

....
I won't be able to come!!!! It's to far from Durban South Africa to fly up and the airlines charges to much for excess baggage to bring my cannon.
....

On the other hand, you can join the other international participants in the festivities.

rampa room artillery · « **Reply #11 on:** December 16, 2005, 10:32:30 AM »

hello, I am Rick, well to the one that asked what unit i am with , i am with 3rd Va. co B Old dominion dragoons. the range i know you can reserve, jamie west and other cannon teams go there often to practice and you know as well as me that that would be a perfict location

yes I am allowing a wide time span for planning and prep, to those that are not with the N-ssa, we can have classes, lets say
.50 cal to 1. 1. to 2. then 2. to 3. and then 3. to 8 inch or bigger

50 yard for small guns, 100 and 200 yard matches, you can come for fun or come to win. i am just stating that this is what we could do. if enough people want to.

and do find out about the military ranges, i know fort eustis has a artillery range but i dont know about us going to it. if you can get us on to a base that would be good, i fnot some farm or mountain, what do you guys think dont hold back.

DaveP · « **Reply #12 on:** December 16, 2005, 12:05:18 PM »

Recently bitten by the cannon bug.Don't have one.YET! But would love to come and see what everyone has,and to LEARN from you all.(My brother used to make them,and I was too dumb to get one.And he gave them all away! DOH! And,he's no longer working as a machinist)Dave

rampa room artillery · « **Reply #13 on:** December 16, 2005, 12:12:08 PM »

we can bring cannons and mortors to sell,
trade and buy,

Cat Whisperer · « **Reply #14 on:** December 16, 2005, 12:39:29 PM »

Regional celebrations?

East Coast
New England
Upper midwest
Left Coast

?

rampa room artillery · « **Reply #15 on:** December 16, 2005, 01:37:18 PM »

hello, East coast , Va. mountians
but if anyone knows of a place in NC thats cool, to or maryland hell i even WVa

Cat Whisperer · « **Reply #16 on:** December 16, 2005, 02:34:19 PM »

British Isles

Down Under?

Maple Leaf Region?

rampa room artillery · « **Reply #17 on:** December 16, 2005, 02:49:17 PM »

here is the deal, i know people talk alot so if you are serious abouthaveing a gathering and a shoot in Va. area this spring email me and give me your name so we can really start getting this thing going. if there are only a few then we need to know but if there are alot then lets go. i know i can get some of the guys from my team to help out and i know of my cannon and a friends mid size gun that will be able to be there, and a few mortors. 12 and 24 lbs ers

Muzikman04@yahoo.com

Rick bryan

rampa room artillery · « **Reply #18 on:** January 15, 2006, 01:53:38 PM »

well i just got back from the snow ball shoot in Va. at the fort.
had a blast, it snowed, and the wind blew something fearce lol but it was good, well i am back on the subject of who would like to come with me and shoot together some weekend here in va. ? I know nothing can be promised, but i will give all of youa date and directions of when i will be there shooting and having a good ol time with my friends, and you are welcome to join me, i am not sure of when i can gett of yet but i will give you plenty of notice.

your friend

Rick bryan

das · « **Reply #19 on:** January 16, 2006, 06:37:52 AM »

Now this has my full attention!!! Here now is another question. Has anyone thought of contacting the National Muzzle Loader Assn.? Their site at Friendship, Indiana would be perfect for several reasons.
1. The NMLRA holds it's championships there twice each year. Even the NRA has moved it's national match there from Camp Perry,Ohio. So there's lots of room.
2. The town has lots of shops, restaurants and motels.
3. They have a large camping area [both primitive and full hookup] with a camp store and shower facilities.
4. They have done several cannon classes and they fill up very quickly as there is lots of interest by the front stuffers.
5. It's a great central location for those in the midwest.
Could this happen? Who knows. Just more ideas to kick around. You can bet I will be there if I have anything to say about it!!!
David Steele,LCGW.

Say a prayer and pass the ammo. The politicans are headed this way!!

machinegunbob · « **Reply #20 on:** January 17, 2006, 01:56:05 PM »

I'd be up for it especially if it were closer west.
we've had a few cannon show up at our local rendevous.
Kind of lost track of them but could probably get one or two together. the yutz that bought my parrot has been itching to hear it roar.
Bo C

rampa room artillery · « **Reply #21 on:** January 17, 2006, 03:39:54 PM »

indiana sounds good to me, i will go that far,
even from here in newport news va.
what do the rest of you guys say? and yes to any one here in va. that wants to practice i am still working on a day, i have the phone number of one of you and i will call soon as i have a time and day,

rick

rampa room artillery · « **Reply #22 on:** January 20, 2006, 11:46:51 AM »

ok I have found a day adn time that i can get away. Febuary 24,25,26, i will be in whinchester va. athe our N-SSA range. shooting cannon at 100, 200 and maybe 300 yard range. i know there is one that wants to join me nad i am about to email him, anyone else want to come and have some fun? i will give directions, there will be lots to eat, drink and a nice warm fire allday and all night, in the shelter. let me know what you guys think i am going,

rick bryan

Cat Whisperer · « **Reply #23 on:** January 20, 2006, 04:45:28 PM »

I can bring mortars in 4 calibers for a day's shooting.

DaveP · « **Reply #24 on:** January 21, 2006, 11:13:28 AM »

Won't know my work schedule until last minute,but would love to go.New to this,and need to learn alot,and this sure seems like a golden opportunity.Dave

rampa room artillery · « **Reply #25 on:** January 25, 2006, 02:01:32 PM »

http://www.graybeardoutdoors.com/phpbb2/album_pic.php?pic_id=1133

is my cannon and i promise a good time, lol to those coming we i sitll need to call you, i have one number, and i will email the rest,
talk to you soon,

RIck

Cat Whisperer · « **Reply #26 on:** February 20, 2006, 03:50:14 PM »

Quote from: rampa room artillery

ok I have found a day adn time that i can get away. Febuary 24,25,26, i will be in whinchester va. athe our N-SSA range. shooting cannon at 100, 200 and maybe 300 yard range. i know there is one that wants to join me nad i am about to email him, anyone else want to come and have some fun? i will give directions, there will be lots to eat, drink and a nice warm fire allday and all night, in the shelter. let me know what you guys think i am going,

rick bryan

Looks like a high of 40 and 30% chance of rain. Are we still doing it?

My personal preference would be for a little warmer and dryer.

rampa room artillery · « **Reply #27 on:** February 21, 2006, 10:07:44 AM »

yes lets wait for a warmer weekend,
i hoped it would warm up by this time but only down here by the water it has, it was 55 out side today but in the mountains, i know it was alot colder, well shoot is posponed, till a warmer day, or i am still going up to party and shoot my cannon in the cold and snow, i have lost your phone number so call me at 7576962703 if you are game, i will be there all weekend, and plan to shoot saturday morning till after noon,

sorry

rick