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Post by Wandering Man on Jun 18, 2011 7:38:51 GMT -6
I've asked Brushy and the TRP Board if we might be able to pull off an informal Blackpowder Shoot at Gamble Gulch July 4 late afternoon.
I thought July 4 would be a good day for some Blackpowder fireworks.
Brushy says the range would be availble in the late afternoon. I'm still waiting to hear back from the board.
In the meantime, if we can not have it at Gamble Gulch, I am considering going out to CCRP range just to send some blackpowder rounds downrange.
I've got two BP pistols and am willing to let anyone who wants to join 3Reds & I, whether we end up at Gamble Gulch or CCRP.
Is anyone interested?
If we have it at Gamble Gulch, we might ask for donations to the Range Development.
If we have it at CCRP, you'll need to be a member, or to pay the user fee to the CCRP. This would NOT be a TRP sanctioned event.
I'll have more details as they emerge.
-WM
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Post by Verdadero on Jun 18, 2011 12:43:39 GMT -6
Sounds like a good idea to me! How late are we talking? Once the sun starts to set, those old black powder loads put on a pretty good light show! I would prefer to shoot at Gamble Gulch, if possible...either way...
count me in!
Verdadero
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Post by Wandering Man on Jun 18, 2011 13:20:01 GMT -6
I'm not sure how late CCRP is open. And I don't think we want to be still shooting in Gamble Gulch after dark (even though I know it would be pretty to watch). I was hoping for something like between 4:30 and 8:00. If we get to go to Gamble Gulch, I would ask anyone bringing a BP gun to also bring a fire extinguisher and/or bucket of water and a shovel. I don't want to risk setting the range on fire. -WM
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Post by dreamchaser on Jun 19, 2011 13:42:55 GMT -6
Sounds to me like you boys might be a bit jealous of the fine job Mainspring did shooting his BP at the June match.
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Post by Wandering Man on Jun 19, 2011 14:39:56 GMT -6
Sounds to me like you boys might be a bit jealous of the fine job Mainspring did shooting his BP at the June match. Who, me? Jealous? Are you accusing us of having BP envy? -WM
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Post by Wandering Man on Jun 20, 2011 7:11:25 GMT -6
Right now, it looks like it is just Verdadero, me, and 3reds!
Anyone else out there? Please post here.
I'm a bit discouraged. I've only got 1 and 1/2 votes from our board for the shoot at Gamble Gulch. Brushy said its OK, if the other officers agree to it, and if enough of our members say they will participate.
The Calendar on the CCRP web page shows the range is closed on Mondays and most Fridays!
I've emailed them to ask if that means they are "closed" or just that the clubhouse isn't open. Anyone out there have information about the range's hours of operation?
As far as smokeless - I have no objection to people bringing their smokeless guns. If we get to have it at Gamble Gulch, the usual restrictions will apply (cowboy loads only). If we go to the CCRP, any gun that fires is welcome.
I had not planned on writing any stages. Just general shooting, and giving folk an opportunity to fire a BP gun.
-WM
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