RIO7 - Tom is playing it down - tis a very formal range deal. We all drive up a two track between some juniper/pinyon/ponderosa covered ridges, with nice big rock faces looming here and there - gather the pickups in a clearing and unload all sorts of interesting shooting goodies to share - custom loads and all. Some guys set up those three shooting lanes (we leave that 300 yard item up on the rock face for the young ones), others deal with shooting benches and tripods, and others tinker with the firearms and scopes.
With the possibility of more guys coming this year, we may need a shooting traffic manager if not a range-master. Well ---- Naaah ! Last year everone was way savvy and safe, and we had no miscues.
Then the fun starts. Darby and Border Doc will show off their shooting with some beautiful revolvers (Kent will show his excellence with those as well) and Tom will get our attention with his TC 10" in 45/70 - Ben likes that one and will, no doubt, shoot it again. And, that does not even begin to cover the handguns.
The gong at 100 yards seemed a little big, so maybe a bit farther out - or maybe a smaller disc this year - or both. Must say it is unique and big fun with handguns, carbines and all sorts of rifles going in what seems like all directions. Some very good shooting done.
Thanks for offering to bring stuff. Hard to tell what will be needed but target frames, another shooting bench or maybe a bit smaller gong on two chains could be good. Just watch this thread - it will shape up as we go and you will know how to contribute to the "formality".
