To the top, wherever that is, gonna take a while to figger out the new board, but all good.
Member Link Up SHWW Group
Receiving PMs seems to be disabled by default in the new forum. Make sure you enable it in the profile settings
Yeah, I am not digging the new site so far, but as I am not paying for it, I guess I don't really care all that much... Still, the old functionality seemed to be better.
Thats how I felt bout an hour ago but I'm loving the new site. They still have a lot of shit to work out and get rolling but I believe this will be a better functioning website in the end.
X2.
On another note, My dad just picked up a Sig556 Classic yesterday for a decent price and would like to flip it and try to make some money. $1300 for SHWW members (he paid not a lot less than that for it). This is a private sale for local guys. Gun has been shot and used but is in flawless mechanical condition. Comes with the Sig red-dot sight which seems accurate and functional + 1 30 round mag. Haven't taken it to the range yet but I completely disassembled it and oiled her up and the action is glassy smooth. Also adjusted the trigger a bit and it's actually quite fun to shoot. I'll see if I can dig up a picture...
Mike
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Here is the email response I got from Rick Larsen...
Dear Mr. Osburn:
Thank you for contacting me about steps we can take to prevent gun violence and make our communities safer. I appreciate hearing from you on this important issue.
Within the halls of Congress my colleagues and I are taking part in an important debate on the most effective manner of protecting the American people from gun violence. From the attack on Congresswoman Giffords that left six dead to the shootings in Colorado, Wisconsin, Oregon and Connecticut, it is too painfully clear that we must take meaningful action to make our communities safer. The 2008 Skagit County mass shootings that killed six brought this type of tragedy to our home. No single law can prevent the actions of a madman, but that is no excuse to not take action.
I continue to hold my position that Congress should reinstate the assault weapons ban and ban high-capacity ammunition clips above 10 rounds per clip. These military-grade weapons serve no legitimate purpose in civilian life and as such, I have cosponsored legislation that aims to remove these unnecessary weapons from our streets.
We must close the gun show and private sale loopholes and strengthen background check requirements to make sure criminals and the mentally ill are unable to purchase guns. I am proud to have joined my colleague, Rep. Caroline McCarthy of New York, in sponsoring legislation that would provide for universal background checks to any individual wishing to buy, sell, or transfer a gun. Similarly, I support legislation that strengthens our ability to track the illegal flow of guns that too often fall through the cracks. This is not a matter of tracking gun ownership for those individuals who legally have the right to possess firearms, but is about identifying illegal activity that threatens our collective safety.
Legislation on gun safety is part, but not all of the solution. Mental illness has been shown to be a factor in some of these mass shootings. Mental illnesses are often misunderstood and under-diagnosed. Health providers need to give mental health the same attention that physical health is given. Congress should direct more research into mental illness and provide more funding for effective care of mentally ill patients. The Mental Health First Act, which I am a cosponsor of, seeks to address the shortfalls that exist in mental health training.
We have not seen the last of violent crimes in our country, but if Congress and the President act, we can make our communities safer and shrink this cycle of violence.
If you are interested in receiving periodic updates about my work in Congress, please sign up for my newsletter by clicking here. I also invite you to follow me on Facebook, Twitter and Google+.
Sincerely,
Rick Larsen
United States Representative
Washington State, 2nd District
Dear Mr. Osburn:
Thank you for contacting me about steps we can take to prevent gun violence and make our communities safer. I appreciate hearing from you on this important issue.
Within the halls of Congress my colleagues and I are taking part in an important debate on the most effective manner of protecting the American people from gun violence. From the attack on Congresswoman Giffords that left six dead to the shootings in Colorado, Wisconsin, Oregon and Connecticut, it is too painfully clear that we must take meaningful action to make our communities safer. The 2008 Skagit County mass shootings that killed six brought this type of tragedy to our home. No single law can prevent the actions of a madman, but that is no excuse to not take action.
I continue to hold my position that Congress should reinstate the assault weapons ban and ban high-capacity ammunition clips above 10 rounds per clip. These military-grade weapons serve no legitimate purpose in civilian life and as such, I have cosponsored legislation that aims to remove these unnecessary weapons from our streets.
We must close the gun show and private sale loopholes and strengthen background check requirements to make sure criminals and the mentally ill are unable to purchase guns. I am proud to have joined my colleague, Rep. Caroline McCarthy of New York, in sponsoring legislation that would provide for universal background checks to any individual wishing to buy, sell, or transfer a gun. Similarly, I support legislation that strengthens our ability to track the illegal flow of guns that too often fall through the cracks. This is not a matter of tracking gun ownership for those individuals who legally have the right to possess firearms, but is about identifying illegal activity that threatens our collective safety.
Legislation on gun safety is part, but not all of the solution. Mental illness has been shown to be a factor in some of these mass shootings. Mental illnesses are often misunderstood and under-diagnosed. Health providers need to give mental health the same attention that physical health is given. Congress should direct more research into mental illness and provide more funding for effective care of mentally ill patients. The Mental Health First Act, which I am a cosponsor of, seeks to address the shortfalls that exist in mental health training.
We have not seen the last of violent crimes in our country, but if Congress and the President act, we can make our communities safer and shrink this cycle of violence.
If you are interested in receiving periodic updates about my work in Congress, please sign up for my newsletter by clicking here. I also invite you to follow me on Facebook, Twitter and Google+.
Sincerely,
Rick Larsen
United States Representative
Washington State, 2nd District
So it would appear that practical rifle, and three gun matches are NOT legitimate uses of high capacity magazines. If we were to use ten round magazines, the anti's would then find some other reason to further "disarm" people. They ought to man up and admit that disarming everyone is their objective. But I am preaching to the choir.
In Pasco enjoying dinner with my wife, and tomorrow I get to shoot and Sunday to boot, aint life grand
We're staying at the Clover Island Inn, not too bad and cheap. That might be because I'm doing my own tech support on their shitty wifi. We were going to tow the tent trailer and stay onsite, but she's too sick to RO and unwilling to stay home: so we have a nice warm hotel room. I'm not feeling so good myself but I'm committed to ROing for Jake. If anybody needs a ride out in the morning, I've got room. five o nein sick sick sex too nein sex nein
1911fan
1911fan
Anyone who wasn't able to register for Findlay Cup wanna shoot it? I may have a slot ... PM me.
Jubilee Youth Ranch Match
For those of you who missed it, you missed out!!! It was an excellent match. A couple miles of hiking all day, and shots from 220 to 1100+ yards. (I think Jesse is still waiting for his .308 bullet to get there.) Positional, doghouse, running back and forth, spinner, doghouse, mover, and the helo. Airborne stage was not for the fainthearted; just after takeoff the pilot cleared a ridge and then let 'er drop over 100 feet and turned hard left. After your stomach was up behind your teeth, it was time to start shooting.
This was Jake's first match, and a fundraiser for Jubilee Youth Ranch. The match went off very well, the kids cooked us a great dinner Saturday and Sunday night as well as breakfast Sunday morning. Jake brought us hamburgers on Saturday and snacks on Sunday.
Weather cooperated, for February. Mid 40s mostly, and a wind that went from near calm to 15mph or more. A lot of people missed the wind, but when shooting across a canyon it's hard to judge. I froze my butt off.
Match was won by Travis Redell, and Jesse took First Place .308, even got a little plaque he'll probably hide out of shame.
For Jakes first match, I'd rate it a solid 10 out of 10, and I'll be there next year.
1911fan
For those of you who missed it, you missed out!!! It was an excellent match. A couple miles of hiking all day, and shots from 220 to 1100+ yards. (I think Jesse is still waiting for his .308 bullet to get there.) Positional, doghouse, running back and forth, spinner, doghouse, mover, and the helo. Airborne stage was not for the fainthearted; just after takeoff the pilot cleared a ridge and then let 'er drop over 100 feet and turned hard left. After your stomach was up behind your teeth, it was time to start shooting.
This was Jake's first match, and a fundraiser for Jubilee Youth Ranch. The match went off very well, the kids cooked us a great dinner Saturday and Sunday night as well as breakfast Sunday morning. Jake brought us hamburgers on Saturday and snacks on Sunday.
Weather cooperated, for February. Mid 40s mostly, and a wind that went from near calm to 15mph or more. A lot of people missed the wind, but when shooting across a canyon it's hard to judge. I froze my butt off.
Match was won by Travis Redell, and Jesse took First Place .308, even got a little plaque he'll probably hide out of shame.
For Jakes first match, I'd rate it a solid 10 out of 10, and I'll be there next year.
1911fan
I echo what Mike had to say, congrats to all who placed well. A great match, well run and for a great cause. Challenging shooting conditions, challenging stages. It was great to see some new faces and all that travelled far, a safe trip home.
I have to say that Jake and the RO's did a great job on this match. Small challenging targets, terrain, and LOTS of wind.
2013 Findlay Cup.
Competitor.
This letter is to inform you of updates to the 2013 Findlay Cup Precision Rifle Match.
Match is 3-23-13 at North Central Washington Gun Club in East Wenatchee WA. 98802
Sign in starts at 9:00AM.
Must attend safety meeting at10:00AM.
Shooting will start at 10:30AM.
Match will be Saturday and Saturday night only.
There will be a dinner break with dinner provided around 6:00PM. During this time you will need to shoot a course of fire that will take about 1.5 minutes to complete.
After dinner there will be the night stage, starting around 8:00PM and ending around 11:30PM.
Scores will be tallied and prizes distributed by 12:00 midnight.
You will need about 150 rounds. Shots will be from 50 yards to 1300+ yards with most being under 800 yards.
You will have to range some targets with your rifle scope reticle.
There will be 7 day time stages and up to 4 night stages.
You will have to shoot from a moving elevated (~60feet) platform.
This match has a cash payout to the top 5 shooters on a decreasing scale.
There will be a minimal prize table for those that didn’t finish in the top 5.
Thank you for your participation.
Please call or e-mail me with any questions or concerns.
Jim Findlay, match director.
509-884-1000
[email protected]
Competitor.
This letter is to inform you of updates to the 2013 Findlay Cup Precision Rifle Match.
Match is 3-23-13 at North Central Washington Gun Club in East Wenatchee WA. 98802
Sign in starts at 9:00AM.
Must attend safety meeting at10:00AM.
Shooting will start at 10:30AM.
Match will be Saturday and Saturday night only.
There will be a dinner break with dinner provided around 6:00PM. During this time you will need to shoot a course of fire that will take about 1.5 minutes to complete.
After dinner there will be the night stage, starting around 8:00PM and ending around 11:30PM.
Scores will be tallied and prizes distributed by 12:00 midnight.
You will need about 150 rounds. Shots will be from 50 yards to 1300+ yards with most being under 800 yards.
You will have to range some targets with your rifle scope reticle.
There will be 7 day time stages and up to 4 night stages.
You will have to shoot from a moving elevated (~60feet) platform.
This match has a cash payout to the top 5 shooters on a decreasing scale.
There will be a minimal prize table for those that didn’t finish in the top 5.
Thank you for your participation.
Please call or e-mail me with any questions or concerns.
Jim Findlay, match director.
509-884-1000
[email protected]
Awesome Jim, sounds fun,
what kind of a cash payout?
what kind of a cash payout?
I really don't like where Washington is headed. I've lived here all my life but if these new bills actually make it thru I'll be moving not only my home but my business too.
I was referring to a copy of SB 5737 that I was sitting here reading.
JC Steel Challenge
AWESOME SPONSORS and OUTSTANDING SHOOT!!!
AWESOME SPONSORS and OUTSTANDING SHOOT!!!
Can observers attend Findlay? Or only for participants?
Congratulations and thanks to all of the Shooters, RO's, Sponsors, Helo Crew, and Jake. I was impressed with how smoothly the match went! I had a blast even though i wasn't competing, although i got a few shots off (Thanks Charles). Thanks again to the sponsors for the prizes, this RO got a piece of the pie too! 7 Rogue here i come!
Looking forward to seeing you all at the Findlay Cup!
Looking forward to seeing you all at the Findlay Cup!
I don't think I got warm til I got home Sunday night and crawled under the 'lectric blanket. It was a pleasure working for a good cause, and watching all of you shoot.
1911fan
Contact me about this and I'll see what we can do.
Jim
Great match, challenging and fun. Thanks to Jake and all the ROs and sponsers!
I will try to get pictures up soon, just need to free up some storage space on the cloud
-Pearl
I will try to get pictures up soon, just need to free up some storage space on the cloud
-Pearl
Great to see all my shooting friends at JC Challenge , the match was great - saw some amazing shooting in high winds on moa targets. Wish i was able to meet and greet more of the shooters - but i had 1 eye in the glass 90% of the time. Thanks to all those that helped score my stage. thank God it didn't rain the trails would be horrible and any miss would be like shooting into pudding and no impact would be seen. ! i need a better RO chair - time to get to Cabelas
I should have a spare room for someone for the Findley Cup - ( Cashmere ) - just pm me
, the match was great - saw some amazing shooting in high winds on moa targets. Wish i was able to meet and greet more of the shooters - but i had 1 eye in the glass 90% of the time. Thanks to all those that helped score my stage. thank God it didn't rain the trails would be horrible and any miss would be like shooting into pudding and no impact would be seen. ! i need a better RO chair - time to get to CabelasI should have a spare room for someone for the Findley Cup - ( Cashmere ) - just pm me
Ok, pictures for JC Steel Challenge are up! These are mostly of Squad 4.
https://skydrive.live.com/redir?resid=4B1DB25AB6041FB5!308&authkey=!AL4uBUSohM2HlGU
Enjoy,
Pearl
https://skydrive.live.com/redir?resid=4B1DB25AB6041FB5!308&authkey=!AL4uBUSohM2HlGU
Enjoy,
Pearl
Your a stud Pearl, can you email those to me by chance?? I am having a hard time opening them. if you have a place to put a pepper popper up let me know!
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Great pictures Pearl
Great photo's Pearl and good to see some of you too, Always hard to get photo's of yourself when your taking them lol.
So on that note....
Over 30 GB's of video gone through and 12 hours of editing to pare them down to 32 minutes.
This is of squad 4 and should give everyone who didn't attend an idea of what the match was like.
Grab a drink, pull up a chair and be sure to click on the Youtube tab to watch it in full screen HD...Enjoy !
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PnIZr5-ZYEI&feature=youtu.be
So on that note....
Over 30 GB's of video gone through and 12 hours of editing to pare them down to 32 minutes.
This is of squad 4 and should give everyone who didn't attend an idea of what the match was like.
Grab a drink, pull up a chair and be sure to click on the Youtube tab to watch it in full screen HD...Enjoy !
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PnIZr5-ZYEI&feature=youtu.be
Nice video, thanks for taking the time to put it together. I like the footage from inside the heli and the dual-camera view perspective you used on the last stage.
Great Footage Eric!
Nice Job on the footage, Eric! Like Pearl mentioned, the heli-footage and the picture-in-picture stuff was great! I thought I saw Ron mumbling a couple cuss-words in the close-up, but I'm not sure I KNOW I saw Chris and Mike cussing under their breath,... just kidding, guys! Wish I could have gone, that would have been the group I would have wanted to be in,... maybe next year.
Ry
Nice Job on the footage, Eric! Like Pearl mentioned, the heli-footage and the picture-in-picture stuff was great! I thought I saw Ron mumbling a couple cuss-words in the close-up, but I'm not sure
I KNOW I saw Chris and Mike cussing under their breath,... just kidding, guys! Wish I could have gone, that would have been the group I would have wanted to be in,... maybe next year.Ry
Ron looking like a star at the end - Benchmark Barrels !!
- Benchmark Barrels !!
Great video! That will surely bring more people into the sport. Outstanding!
If anyone sees JD from High Speed Shooting Systems, please let him know that he has a PM for another rifle build. Thanks!
Just a reminder... for those of you who expressed interest in shooting 'F-Tactical'... we are having a Fullbore Prone/F-class match next weekend @ NCWGC in East Wenatchee starting @ 0900. 51rds (I'd bring 55 just in case) minimum for the COF, which is 2 convertible sighters plus 15 record shots at 300, 500 & 600yds (i.e. 17 shots at each yardage). Plan on shooting 'pair-fire', which is where two shooters alternate on the same target, instead of 'string fire' which is what you typically see at other HP matches.
Brakes, suppressors, etc. welcome in the 'Tactical' class. No ski bipods. You can single-load or feed from the magazine, your choice, but if checked your ammo must *fit* in your magazine. Figure on registration around 0830, with shooting starting around 0900. $20 entry fee per shooter, juniors 1/2 of adult fee. If we have enough people (i.e. =< 5) in Tactical class, there will be money awards. If there are enough people shooting .223/.308 vs. everything else, we may be able to break it down further. NRA rules don't officially cover such a class, so it will be determined primarily based on turnout.
If you do plan on showing, please email, pm or call me sometime this week so I have some idea who/ how many to plan for.
There is a similar match scheduled for April 21st (Sunday) for those wanting more time to plan.
Brakes, suppressors, etc. welcome in the 'Tactical' class. No ski bipods. You can single-load or feed from the magazine, your choice, but if checked your ammo must *fit* in your magazine. Figure on registration around 0830, with shooting starting around 0900. $20 entry fee per shooter, juniors 1/2 of adult fee. If we have enough people (i.e. =< 5) in Tactical class, there will be money awards. If there are enough people shooting .223/.308 vs. everything else, we may be able to break it down further. NRA rules don't officially cover such a class, so it will be determined primarily based on turnout.
If you do plan on showing, please email, pm or call me sometime this week so I have some idea who/ how many to plan for.
There is a similar match scheduled for April 21st (Sunday) for those wanting more time to plan.
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JD is on vacation right now. I don't know how often he's checking PMs while he's gone.
Thank Eric and Pearl for posting the video and pictures. That ws a very fun and challenging match. Can't wait till next year.
We were setting up for our upcoming precision rifle match and needed to go through the paces.
With winds gusting from 8-25mph Alan and Monte tried to get on steel out to 1340 yards.
Alan was the only one that could ring the 1340 target.
Monte was shooting his 6.5 Creedmore with 123 MK's and Alan was shooting his Rbros built 260 Rem with 142 MK's.
I'll make it over in the next day or two and hit it with my Rbros built 6.5X47Lapua with 130 Berger's.
Here Joe is trying a 308 at a 650 yard target, with the 1340 off in the distance.
With winds gusting from 8-25mph Alan and Monte tried to get on steel out to 1340 yards.
Alan was the only one that could ring the 1340 target.
Monte was shooting his 6.5 Creedmore with 123 MK's and Alan was shooting his Rbros built 260 Rem with 142 MK's.
I'll make it over in the next day or two and hit it with my Rbros built 6.5X47Lapua with 130 Berger's.
Here Joe is trying a 308 at a 650 yard target, with the 1340 off in the distance.
Yep... very frustrating day, though still fun as heck. Pretty sure my load was subsonic by that 1340 target, as it was kind of randomly spraying the hill side (even with the help from the wind)... probably didn't help that I ran out of elevation and had to hold over w/ the reticle either. Turned the windage knob the wrong way on the closest target... all sorts of fun. Definitely needed that little change-up from my comfort zone.
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Man you guys have fantastic places to shoot over there!
We were setting up for our upcoming precision rifle match and needed to go through the paces.
With winds gusting from 8-25mph Alan and Monte tried to get on steel out to 1340 yards.
Alan was the only one that could ring the 1340 target.
Monte was shooting his 6.5 Creedmore with 123 MK's and Alan was shooting his Rbros built 260 Rem with 142 MK's.
I'll make it over in the next day or two and hit it with my Rbros built 6.5X47Lapua with 130 Berger's.
Here Joe is trying a 308 at a 650 yard target, with the 1340 off in the distance.
When are you going to be up there setting up and shooting again Jim?
Mike
Powder and primers FS
I have a few items I don't think I will use any time soon, since loading items are scarce now I thought I'd offer them up to help a local. I don't want to ship so FTF is the way to go
-Alligant RL25 - 1lb - $20
-Alligant 2000MR - just shy of 1lb (loaded 10 rnds of 223) - $18 **SOLD**
-600 CCI large pistol primers - $3.50 ea or $20 for 600
-200 CCI 450 small rifle mag - $3.50 ea or $7 for 200 **SOLD**
-300 CCI 350 large pistol mag - $3.50 ea or $9 for 300
I have a few items I don't think I will use any time soon, since loading items are scarce now I thought I'd offer them up to help a local. I don't want to ship so FTF is the way to go
-Alligant RL25 - 1lb - $20
-Alligant 2000MR - just shy of 1lb (loaded 10 rnds of 223) - $18 **SOLD**
-600 CCI large pistol primers - $3.50 ea or $20 for 600
-200 CCI 450 small rifle mag - $3.50 ea or $7 for 200 **SOLD**
-300 CCI 350 large pistol mag - $3.50 ea or $9 for 300
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Kirk I'll take the 450's. If your going to Findlay or FSC i'll grab them there.
I suppose this is wishful thinking but looking for 8lb of H4350, getting tired of waiting for my backorder. Also looking for Ruger M77 mannlicher in 308 or 30-06 if anyone knows where there might be one for sale.
Marty
Marty
Hey guys, just letting you know if you guys need your brass cleaned I have a stainless steel tumbler, and can clean your cases for a tiny fee . PM me if you are interested!!
. PM me if you are interested!! I'll be there shooting, there yours
Hey guys, just letting you know if you guys need your brass cleaned I have a stainless steel tumbler, and can clean your cases for a tiny fee
He'll polish it real good for ya to...
