Who's going out after deer tomorrow?
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Just got my email with the dates of the Princeton matches.
The die is cast and the dates will be:
December 15th
January 5th
January 26th
February 16th
March 9th
March 30
April 13th
If a shoot is postponed due to weather, it will be held the following Sunday. If that doesn't work due to weather then it is cancelled. Watch your email the days preceding a shoot if the forecast is looking like crap
The die is cast and the dates will be:
December 15th
January 5th
January 26th
February 16th
March 9th
March 30
April 13th
If a shoot is postponed due to weather, it will be held the following Sunday. If that doesn't work due to weather then it is cancelled. Watch your email the days preceding a shoot if the forecast is looking like crap
Slayer, what are the start times and cost for the princeton matches?
The cost is dependent upon how many shooters show up (the more show the cheaper it is) but somewhere around $20-$30 start time is 9am but its good to show up a half hour or so early to help set up targets and stuff.
There is a heated trailer out there to warm up in and pop and pizza is included in the match fee.
Hope that helps
Steve
There is a heated trailer out there to warm up in and pop and pizza is included in the match fee.
Hope that helps
Steve
Did a little spot and stalk tonight on my corn field as it was just cut this afternoon.
Held out untill the last minutes of light in hopes of getting a mature buck but he evaded me again.. Took this doe with about ten minutes of legal shooting left.
I used my 700 7mmRM with Vortex Viper HS LR 4-16x44, 150gr Federal Fusion
Here she is in position for a texas heart shot lol
I waited for her to go broadside at a lasered 224yds and took the shot, she made it twenty or so yards before she fell just off the edge of the field. Upon inspection of the wound cavity I found that the 150gr Federal Fusion bullet failed miserably, it made it into the rib cage then fragmented and didn't exit the other side. Part of the jacket decided to wreak havoc in her guts so dressing her out was fun. Needless to say I will not be using that bullet again.
Pics of the wound cavity-
In
No out
All in all it was a fun season with lots of action, only sat one evening without seeing a deer. Now to get some blood on the new Savage ML-II Smokeless Muzzleloader in a couple weeks :grin:
Steve
Held out untill the last minutes of light in hopes of getting a mature buck but he evaded me again.. Took this doe with about ten minutes of legal shooting left.
I used my 700 7mmRM with Vortex Viper HS LR 4-16x44, 150gr Federal Fusion
Here she is in position for a texas heart shot lol
I waited for her to go broadside at a lasered 224yds and took the shot, she made it twenty or so yards before she fell just off the edge of the field. Upon inspection of the wound cavity I found that the 150gr Federal Fusion bullet failed miserably, it made it into the rib cage then fragmented and didn't exit the other side. Part of the jacket decided to wreak havoc in her guts so dressing her out was fun. Needless to say I will not be using that bullet again.
Pics of the wound cavity-
In
No out
All in all it was a fun season with lots of action, only sat one evening without seeing a deer. Now to get some blood on the new Savage ML-II Smokeless Muzzleloader in a couple weeks :grin:
Steve
I'd be a little disappointed with that bullet, too. Still, you filled your tag, so it ain't all bad.
Good job and good luck with the muzzleloader.
Good job and good luck with the muzzleloader.
Who's up for Princeton next Sunday? ( the 2nd)
I'll be there
I'll be there
I'll be there if it happens. What will you be shooting TroyMN?
Steve
Steve
So what are some good ranges for shooting at distance? Back in Duluth there are ranges from 100-500 yards. Any recommendations?
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Any range recommendations in the North West Minneapolis area? I'm located in Rogers, looking to get into long range shooting. I've only ever shot at 100 yards, but have a setup that can maybe get me out to 500.
Don't you have to be a member there?
No you do not have to be a member to shoot the league or practice dates for F-class. You do however have to attend an orientation at the beginning of the season and an equipment evaluation.
Hey guys, new to the forums, and rifles for that matter. Just thought I would check out the local threads. Currently planning my first rifle purchase for next spring.
On that note, anyone have any suggestions for local ranges and distances they offer? Saw that Gopher Rifle and Revolver has 1000 yards not far out of the cities. Any members active on the forum? Tried looking for a decent list of ranges, but most don't list the distances without a fair amount of digging. Looking to become a member somewhere.
Also, anyone know of any decent shops/gunsmiths? Would like to chat in person with some knowledgable folks before purchasing my rifle. Haven't had any luck at the big nationals(Gander,Dick's Cabela's), even Bill's in CP seemed a little clueless regarding LRP. Any suggestions here would be a HUGE help!
Thanks in advance for any help you might be able to offer!
On that note, anyone have any suggestions for local ranges and distances they offer? Saw that Gopher Rifle and Revolver has 1000 yards not far out of the cities. Any members active on the forum? Tried looking for a decent list of ranges, but most don't list the distances without a fair amount of digging. Looking to become a member somewhere.
Also, anyone know of any decent shops/gunsmiths? Would like to chat in person with some knowledgable folks before purchasing my rifle. Haven't had any luck at the big nationals(Gander,Dick's Cabela's), even Bill's in CP seemed a little clueless regarding LRP. Any suggestions here would be a HUGE help!
Thanks in advance for any help you might be able to offer!
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New to the Forum as well, been mostly stalking it to soak up some already expunged knowledge.
I'm up in Little Falls, looking for available ranges fairly close-by as well.
I'm up in Little Falls, looking for available ranges fairly close-by as well.
Welcome! Can't provide much help myself, as another newb, but hopefully a little activity in this thread attracts some attention.
I as well am looking for a place to shoot (learn to shoot) long range and good people to shoot with, learn with and from. I am currently located in St Cloud and have been un-successful thus far locating a good range and good people to shoot with.
I consider myself a newb and would like to one day shoot in F-Class type and tactical Bolt action type shooting matches for fun
Not sure if there is much of a crowd with the same interest in the area? Boltergeist, Hopefully some activity in this thread will attract some attention and get us moving in the right direction!
I consider myself a newb and would like to one day shoot in F-Class type and tactical Bolt action type shooting matches for fun
Not sure if there is much of a crowd with the same interest in the area? Boltergeist, Hopefully some activity in this thread will attract some attention and get us moving in the right direction!Was just made aware of this... I remember seeing at least 1 person mention Elk River so they should be in the area as Zimmerman is only 15 min North on Hwy 169
http://www.hillerauction.com/sept20.html
Ill be out of town until late that Friday night, so no preview for me but I think Ill try to make a point in at least checking out what there is to offer.
http://www.hillerauction.com/sept20.html
Ill be out of town until late that Friday night, so no preview for me but I think Ill try to make a point in at least checking out what there is to offer.
Anybody near Brainerd/Baxter shoot long range? I've got steel out to 1060 yards, been shooting long range for two years now and still can't find anyone to shoot with. PM me if you wanna come shoot 
Sorry for the small pic but if you zoom in you can see my white steel on the distant hillside.
Sorry for the small pic but if you zoom in you can see my white steel on the distant hillside.
PM sent.
Whats new in the MN forum?
The weather turned to crap. But getting better. [emoji3]
Anyone else get an email from GOCRA concerning a new push for suppressors? Think I'll scrounge up a few bucks and send it in as a thanks.
Not familiar with GOCRA and I am definitely interested in a push for suppressors,and reciprocity of CCW with ND as a second item I would like to see brought up. NV also should become legal here. Coyotes beware if this could happen.
jrassy,
They're a group here in Mn. I joined up after the Newtown bullshit and the push for dumbass laws that followed it. I don't regret joining.
I'm tired of my friends from the Dakotas looking at me like I'm a frickin caveman every time I pull the trigger. Let me buy a can and save the little bit of hearing I have left.
They're a group here in Mn. I joined up after the Newtown bullshit and the push for dumbass laws that followed it. I don't regret joining.
I'm tired of my friends from the Dakotas looking at me like I'm a frickin caveman every time I pull the trigger. Let me buy a can and save the little bit of hearing I have left.
Hola
Hey, shortremmy. Where you from?
Brainerd area
Brainerd area
Cool. I'm northwest of Marshall, near the SD border. Good to see some new guys around here.
Looking for a good reputable gunsmith in the twin cities area. I am gathering parts for a buld but need a good smith to finish. Anyone from Minnesota have any recommendations I can check out?
I'm also from the Brainerd area, how long you been shootin? What setup you runnin?
Last November, I met and shot with some of the guys that shoot in this. I will be doing some of it this year for sure. This page has some info but no current schedule: http://mesabiweapons.com/index.htm Click on events. I heard that a match is planned for March 25th at Gopher, but not sure if it's the same group putting it on. I think it is but not sure.
If you guys are on Facebook check out MN long range shooters/exchange.
its my page and all the PRS match info gets posted. A ton of the guys that participate are in the group
Steve
its my page and all the PRS match info gets posted. A ton of the guys that participate are in the group
Steve
I do not think there are any "MARS" matches this year. However there are a lot of matches happening in and around Minnesota.
here is a link that has a Calendar you can click on
http://www.dstprecision.net/minnesota-precision-rifle.html
Troy
here is a link that has a Calendar you can click on
http://www.dstprecision.net/minnesota-precision-rifle.html
Troy
New to precision rifle/ long range from northern MN.
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I tried the link posted by TROYMN and see there is something going on in a couple weeks at Rush Lake. I've sent Aaron an email but wondered if anyone here has any info on it.
Is anyone here doing the Rush Lake Range match on the 15th? I'm considering it as I'll be real close to there Easter Weekend. And the wife is even okay with it!
Sounds like the newbies, such as myself, are partnered with someone that has competed in matches like this before.
SO, I'd like to try it out, but don't want to hold people back either as this is a team event. Seeing as I only shot out to 600yds somewhat comfortably, on my home range (bench/prone only) with no time limits...and running a BDL set up. Am I going to piss dudes off???
Sounds like the newbies, such as myself, are partnered with someone that has competed in matches like this before.
SO, I'd like to try it out, but don't want to hold people back either as this is a team event. Seeing as I only shot out to 600yds somewhat comfortably, on my home range (bench/prone only) with no time limits...and running a BDL set up. Am I going to piss dudes off???
Wannabeinotc, come out and shoot. This match is geared towards getting people to their first event.
again all info will be found here:
https://www.facebook.com/groups/676188315825681/
you can email me also at
[email protected]
again all info will be found here:
https://www.facebook.com/groups/676188315825681/
you can email me also at
[email protected]
Man did i miss out! I wish i would have checked back to this thread sooner! Rush lake is an awesome range and i would have loved to shot a match out there!
If there is another way to see matches in MN and the bordering states without Facebook I'd love to know. If not i may just have to brake down and get on Facebook.
If there is another way to see matches in MN and the bordering states without Facebook I'd love to know. If not i may just have to brake down and get on Facebook.
Servo,
RLR is having a shoot on the 21st. Going to be like the BWRS match the day before but for the guys who couldn't get in. So not really a match, but should be fun.
Send Aaron an email or call him to see about getting signed up for that.
RLR is having a shoot on the 21st. Going to be like the BWRS match the day before but for the guys who couldn't get in. So not really a match, but should be fun.
Send Aaron an email or call him to see about getting signed up for that.
