The event is still on for April 29th. I would like to limit to around 20 shooters so we all get lots of trigger time. Obviously, there is still lots of opportunity to come. We will be shooting on crown land so each person is responsible for their actions and those they bring (four or two footed variety). No restricted or Prohib firearms. However, there is also no cal limit so 50 BMG's are good to go.
Everyone there must have hearing protection as there will be large muzzle braked boomers. Also, all shooters must wear eye protection. All shooters must have a spotter both for safety and to help with doping (no wind flags).
I still need benches/tables (make sure they are as wiggle free as possible), chairs, front/rear rests to shoot from (the more we have, the more time each of you have to shoot), spotting scope/bino for each bench. Ideally, we should have a bench for every 4 guys (more better). Need walkie talkies so that we can maintain perimeter safety. All will have to take turns doing road duty.
The flat we are shooting from is approx 700yds to the base of a hill. We can set up for the shortest range to be anywhere from 500yds to 700yds. Personally, I prefer further (why we are here in the first place).
That will allow you to shoot pretty close to 1000yds up the hill(bring rangefinders so that you can blaze your own targets). There is no road going up that hill so you have a long walk if you want to carry and set up a gong there. There are plenty of rocks which is what I shoot (yeah, I'm lazy). Rocks don't fall over either!!!
Behind are more hills with targets of opportunity and the ranges get out a very long ways.
If someone is bringing a quad, it will make target resetting alot easier. This is a wide open area so no cover if things get hot or wet. Anyone with a portable awning should bring it for sure.
Food and drink (no booze, plenty of time after) should be carried up as we will be a ways from the restaurants. The 'facilities' are au Naturel.
If anyone needs accomodation, you can call the Rosedale Motel at 494-6431. There is camping facilities nearby but not sure if they are opened that early.
Access is 4x4/truck only. No way to drag up a car or trailer. Way too rough. So we will need enough seats for everyone and their gear. We will be meeting in Summerland first then driving out so cars will have a place to park for the day.
Nothing formal for 'event's is being arranged but I am sure we can set up something on the fly. My intent is to let each shooter have a lot of trigger time. Each shooting session will be 15min where you can shoot as many rds or as many rifles as you want. Then a quick pause while your spotter switches with the shooter and a way we go again. Then a break as we switch road crews (2 sets at either end of the road). Back to more shooting.
Unless, there is demand, I will not be stopping for lunch (grab a bite as you need it). With enough benches and quick turnaround, there is little issue with each shooter getting an hour of shooting in the day so bring ALOT of ammo.
If anyone interested in coming could confirm by April 19th with a list of items they are bringing. I will use this confirmation post as a sign up incase numbers get too big.
Hope for good weather and a solid turnout.
Jerry
I'll even have plenty of time to load develop.
