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Thunder Valley Precision - Ohio 2012 Schedule

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The northern crew will be down on sat for the headhunter for sure. See you then.
 
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Does open range day Sunday start at 10:00 am?
 
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see you guys in the morning... i'll have the dounuts
 
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im plannin on being there as well...unless i wake up and there's lightning
 
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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: wdebo</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Does open range day Sunday start at 10:00 am? </div></div>

Yes sir
 
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I had Jeff at CDI overnight my stock so I could put the gun together tonight for this weekend. Unfortunately, UPS left the stock in Sarasota.

UPS says I will have it by 7:15 tomorrow morning and I should be there at 9:45. I do have a backup gun to shoot.
 
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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: wdebo</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Does open range day Sunday start at 10:00 am?</div></div>

i think 9
EDIT, NM
 
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It's 7:30, I am sitting at ups waiting for them to get my gun stock off the truck. Pretty sure I'm going to be too late to shoot. Will probably come by and shoot later.
 
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The northern crew is on our way for the headhunter. Four of us for sure.
 
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For everyone that didn't come out because of the weather or watched the radar .....it did not rain at Thunder Valley today.
Today had some wind but when don't we....here's the scores
Wayde -14
Tom - 13
Larry - 12
Mark -12y
Jeff -11
Andy -10
Jim -9
Kurt -8
Harold -7
Justin -7
Tim -2
Don -1
Mike -0

Thanks to everyone that came
 
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Way to go Skvy,your gaining on them ,good luck tomorrow !
 
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3-10 variable with lots of direction changes
 
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Nice shooting Skivy. If it gets too easy for ya I got one a bit shorter you can try.
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See ya tomorrow.

Topstrap
 
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First time shooting at TVP today or long distance for that matter. Had a great time. Had some nice people help me out and answer a few questions.
 
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Well turned out to be another good day of shooting. Must have been 15-20 new shooters show up today, if I didn't get around to meet you hopefully I'll see you again. I was keeping a couple young adults entertained, their favorite was the suppressed 22 going 370yds.
Tom was out introducing the Hulk series and a few other toys. Looked like everyone was having a good time.

See ya all soon
Wayde
 
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Just wanted to throw out a big Thanks! to Wayde and Tom. I had a great time Sunday and can't wait to get back ( with more ammo this time!) LOL.

Thanks Again.
 
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Man im going nuts not being able to get out there. Hopefully ill make it out before the snipermatch though.
 
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Made the trip to Thunder Valley 3/25 to check it out.I had my gun that I put together with me but when I got out of the car and started to look at some of the other rifles I wasn't sure if I should get it out, so I watched some of the shooters and stood back. Tom ask if I had a rifle with me and told me to set it up on one of the benches and he would be down to help me get started.The farthest I had shot this rifle was 200yds, and the longest shot up Sunday was probably 450 yds.Tom ask what caliber my gun was and adjusted the scope and told me to shoot at the steel plate at 600yds, the second shot hit, then he had me add some elavation and shoot at the 1000yd steel, 3rd shot was a hit. Had a great time and will be back down all I can.
Thanks Tom for the help.
Mark
 
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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: markb317</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Made the trip to Thunder Valley 3/25 to check it out.I had my gun that I put together with me but when I got out of the car and started to look at some of the other rifles I wasn't sure if I should get it out, so I watched some of the shooters and stood back. Tom ask if I had a rifle with me and told me to set it up on one of the benches and he would be down to help me get started.The farthest I had shot this rifle was 200yds, and the longest shot up Sunday was probably 450 yds.Tom ask what caliber my gun was and adjusted the scope and told me to shoot at the steel plate at 600yds, the second shot hit, then he had me add some elavation and shoot at the 1000yd steel, 3rd shot was a hit. Had a great time and will be back down all I can.
Thanks Tom for the help.
Mark </div></div>

That's a great testimonial from a newb, no offense intended. I too am a newb to long distance shooting having never shot past 300 yards. Your story gives me more confidence to try Thunder Valley without any fear of embarrassment. I've read on these forums about the high dollar rifles and my Rem 700 SPS tactical isn't close to them.

I'm looking forward to the NEWB shoot May 12th. Now if I can just get a Saturday off from this mandatory overtime.

Is the range open on Sundays?
 
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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Ships Ahoy</div><div class="ubbcode-body">That's a great testimonial from a newb, no offense intended. I too am a newb to long distance shooting having never shot past 300 yards. Your story gives me more confidence to try Thunder Valley without any fear of embarrassment. I've read on these forums about the high dollar rifles and my Rem 700 SPS tactical isn't close to them.</div></div>

I've had good luck shooting an SPS tactical out there to 1K. It'as not as good as my custom 308, but it works. I'm shooting 175 SMKs in Winchester Brass with 44.0 gr of Varget and CCI 200 primers seated at 2.800". Runs about 2550 fps and gets to 1K just fine. Definitely worth giving it a try.
 
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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Ship Ahoy</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Is the range open on Sundays?</div></div>

Yep. Schedule is on the first page of this thread.

Look foreword to seeing you there some Sunday.
 
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Breeze 260, it was another great day shooting Sunday . We brought a new shooter (my older brother ) to get out to 1 k , and we all did very well. The sign was great, so we didn't drive in any strangers driveway this time. It was great fun and great hospitality, see you soon, Paul from Ky.
 
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To all you guys (Cory, Bill, Kyle & Mark) who came out to shoot yesterday, I enjoyed shooting with you. It was a good time and I learn new stuff everytime I go out there to shoot. Was a lot of fun.
 
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Who's thinking about shooting the iron sites match? If there is not enough interest it will be an open range day.
 
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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Breeze260</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Who's thinking about shooting the iron sites match? If there is not enough interest it will be an open range day. </div></div>

I was trying to get up there for the iron site match, but would actually prefer an open range day.

Edit: actually I am not going to have my other rifle back so I am in for iron's.
 
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If it's an open range day, I'll be down. Probably bring a few more too!
 
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I will be there for the iron sight match!

Might not make the trip out if its a range day so I hope a few more people speak up in favor of the match.
 
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We'll give it until till morning then I'll post what we're doing...
Thanks
 
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Why not just shoot the short course with two score sheets. One for iron sites and one for glass. Then of course the range will be open afterward. I've been wanting to shoot the short course with my 45-70 anyway.
 
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Thanks Wayde for putting me in the dog house for trying to get away for sat for the iron sight match. I just got the HK back from the smith yesterday. Wife is saying I'm a no go for Sat due to Easter family events. I know your going to tell me to grow a pair but a happy wife is cheaper on my bank account than a divorced wife :-S...

Guess I'm out of luck until the sniper match on the 21-22nd.

See you guys there,
Merritt
 
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It's easier to ask forgiveness than to ask for permission!
 
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Okay were going to make this simple...It will be up to the shooters that show up. You can do as much or as little as you want.
 
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Bingo! We have a winner. I'll be there in the morning, could be up to four more.
 
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Im in. I was coming either way so see everyone there
 
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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: sbfcolin2</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Im in. I was coming either way so see everyone there </div></div>
where were you at rayners?
 
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I had to work, i could get out of it. You coming out this weekend. I want to check out your rifle.
 
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see you boys in the morning...
 
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Three of us northerners will be there around nine! See y'all there!
 
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Turned out to be a really nice day to shoot. Probably about 20 people there. It ended up being an open range day. although there were a few iron sight rifles that showed up. I saw a Garand get multiple hits at 1K.

Got to shoot with my partner for the sniper match and that went well. Hopefully, I don't drag him down too much in 2 weeks. See you all then.
 
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Great day at TVP, but ive never really had a bad day, the weather was perfect, low winds and comfortable temps. Was able to do some good practice for the sniper match in a few weeks. It was good talking with everyone, hope to see you all again soon.
 
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