March Fun Shoot

[UTPD#5]

Friday March 19, 2010 at Advanced Ranges in Burton.

5pm meet and greet.

6pm - 8pm the range is ours.

[dougwg]

:pistols:

[hopeitsfast]

Do we have some guidelines? Such as calibers allowed, rifles etc. How about age requirements etc. Can we bring our own ammo? I checked the web site and couldn't find these things.

[UTPD#5]

Do we have some guidelines? Such as calibers allowed, rifles etc. How about age requirements etc. Can we bring our own ammo? I checked the web site and couldn't find these things.

No idea, personally.

I will let others respond to you. I have never been there, sorry.

I just know they are very MGO friendly.

[Tallbear]

Here's the info from the last fun shoot there.


http://www.migunowners.org/forum/showthread.php?t=37068

[UTPD#5]

Here's the info from the last fun shoot there.


http://www.migunowners.org/forum/showthread.php?t=37068

Thanks Mike!

[Ed Hoffman]

:multi:

[joe_robi]

i wont be able to make the feb meet, but i am gonna try to be here.

[_DK_]

hmm, March might be warm enough to Ride!

[miked]

I'll try to be there. This place is right around the corner from my house. I stopped in for the first time last week. Pretty nice place, I wish I had stopped in sooner.

[doughboy]

Do you know the cost for this shoot?

[hopeitsfast]

Do you know the cost for this shoot?
You pay for your ammo or anything else like that. MGO picks up the tab for the Range fees.

[doughboy]

Sounds fair to me :grin:

[iron-hidemi]

I should be able to make this event.

[Howard000003]

I should be there with a friend or two

[silverbullet2005]

I plan on making this event, I'm in Swartz Creek at Hill Rd and US23.

[screagles]

hmm, March might be warm enough to Ride!

Yep, if it is i am riding up there for sure.

[_DK_]

My daughter wants to go(she's 10)... My wife is reluctantly going to let her.
I don't think she'll handle a 1 hour + ride even if its in the 40's...

I'm happy she wants to learn to shoot and properly handle guns, but sad that I may not get to ride... Cages suck.

[_DK_]

Anyone know if you can shoot shotguns there?

[RSF]

yes you can no birdshot buck and slug only

[miked]

yes you can no birdshot buck and slug only

Sweet, good to know. :-D

[_DK_]

yes you can no birdshot buck and slug only

Dumb question time... can you shoot buckshot out of a 28" light contour barrel?
My 21" is rifled. I bought some Lightfields on clearance because its really bugging me that I bought this thing in December and haven't shot it yet!

You coming to the Shoot RSF?

[RSF]

doubt ill be in indy i think

[Medic124]

hmm, March might be warm enough to Ride!


I like your thought process! Just have to find a way to strap the AR on the sissy bar!:scratch:

[johnzilla]

I like your thought process! Just have to find a way to strap the AR on the sissy bar!:scratch:

Problem solved! :D

http://www.castlerocktactical.com/crt_dc16.htm

Postban has a review of it here on the site if you do a search.

[beerme]

where the **** is burton?
ima go look on google maps and see how far yall are.

what kinda ranges we got for long gun? id like to sight my 700p in for 300 yards if you got it

[hopeitsfast]

where the **** is burton?
ima go look on google maps and see how far yall are.

what kinda ranges we got for long gun? id like to sight my 700p in for 300 yards if you got it
outside of flint.

[beerme]

outside of flint.
thanks i found that out though haha i need to travel more

[johnzilla]

what kinda ranges we got for long gun? id like to sight my 700p in for 300 yards if you got it

MGO doesn't own any ranges.

Advanced Ranges in Burton is an indoor range.

Duncan's in Bay City has a 200 yd indoor range.

[beerme]

MGO doesn't own any ranges.

Advanced Ranges in Burton is an indoor range.

Duncan's in Bay City has a 200 yd indoor range.
i wasnt talkin bout MGO i was talking about the place where the funshoot is

[johnzilla]

i wasnt talkin bout MGO i was talking about the place where the funshoot is

http://www.advancedranges.net

Their web site doesn't have range info on it, judging from the videos it looks like a standard 25-yd indoor range.

If someone knows more, please post.

[beerme]

thanks man

[Howard000003]

http://www.advancedranges.net

Their web site doesn't have range info on it, judging from the videos it looks like a standard 25-yd indoor range.

If someone knows more, please post.

That would be correct. Nice place for an indoor range.

[NickS]

I will be bringing some Ceramic Coffee mugs and some Travel mugs along with membership applications for new and renewal memberships to this Fun Shoot. If you think you may be interested in one of the mugs let me know in advance and I'll make sure to have enough. See you at the Fun Shoot.

[Ed Hoffman]

Thanks Nick
:banana:

[andoman]

I think I'll be there.

[CJR]

Its a ten minute drive for me, but i dont have anything to shoot indoors lol...everything is large bore. If i can swing it with my wife, id like to stop in during the M&G and say hello to everyone.

[kirk900]

i wish i could make it but i have a mandatory marine corps dinner.

[johnzilla]

Its a ten minute drive for me, but i dont have anything to shoot indoors lol...everything is large bore. If i can swing it with my wife, id like to stop in during the M&G and say hello to everyone.

I'm sure there will be folks there who will let you shoot what they brought, especially if you buy the ammo. And some of the stuff will probably be a bit uncommon. That's what fun shoots are all about! :D

[CJR]

Sounds like a blast, but it will be my first time to a formal range setup (im a little....backwoods). Im sure there will be people willing to show the do's & don'ts on a range, right?

[hopeitsfast]

Sounds like a blast, but it will be my first time to a formal range setup (im a little....backwoods). Im sure there will be people willing to show the do's & don'ts on a range, right?
YES! You'll be good to go. People will help you with anything you need.

[miked]

If someone knows more, please post.

I was in over the weekend and they said they can handle shotgun (slug or buck only) and rifle up to about 7.62x39 (no armor piercing, steel, incendiary, etc. they told me they check rounds with a magnet to check for steel).

They have a huge lobby area and glassed in shooting range so people can stand outside and talk while still being able to see whats going on on on the range.

They also said that the web page has a lot of old info and will be updated shortly.

I've only been there a few times now but it is a very nice place. I have not bought ammo there so I don't know what their prices are like.

[$$$]

They have an outstanding 3d archery range so bring your bows.

[CJR]

YES! You'll be good to go. People will help you with anything you need.

Awesome, im hoping i can get out of work, home, and to burton in time...it will be close! I also have to make sure i dont have other plans that i dont know about yet...lol.

[_DK_]

They have an outstanding 3d archery range so bring your bows.

Is the archery range going to be available for the fun shoot?

[NickS]

Is the archery range going to be available for the fun shoot?

I don't know but there might be an additional charge for its use. MGO is paying for range time only. Any other expenses will be the responsibility of the users.

[Ed Hoffman]

I'll cover cups, plates, and pop

[_DK_]

Can someone bring a 10/22 or maybe a bolt action rimfire rifle for my 10yr old to try out?

[Ed Hoffman]

I'll have a couple of 22 handguns
My son shoots them he's 8

[_DK_]

I have my Mosquito that I was going to let her shoot, but I was thinking a bolt rifle or maybe a revolver 22 might be better for her 1st time shooting. No cases flying back

[Howard000003]

Can someone bring a 10/22 or maybe a bolt action rimfire rifle for my 10yr old to try out?

I'll be there with a friend of mine who has a bolt action .22, I'll give him a call and have him bring it up.

[molotov]

I have my Mosquito that I was going to let her shoot, but I was thinking a bolt rifle or maybe a revolver 22 might be better for her 1st time shooting. No cases flying back

I'll bring my Ruger bearcat single action .22 revolver too.

[Finn611]

44 mag's are okay to shoot right? and it says fmj only? i dont believe anyone makes fmj 44 ammo?

[Medic124]

Can someone bring a 10/22 or maybe a bolt action rimfire rifle for my 10yr old to try out?


I will try and remember my son's Remmington 597. Its a semi and he loves it.

[_DK_]

Cool, thanks everyone

[miked]

Can someone bring a 10/22 or maybe a bolt action rimfire rifle for my 10yr old to try out?

I'll try to remember to bring my 10/22.

[Greggos]

Too bad we can't get a shoot in Oakland County somewhere...

[Maranatha]

Too bad we can't get a shoot in Oakland County somewhere...


we can.... set one up, Target Sport, Double Action, the New one on 8 Mile.

or where ever you shoot.

[_DK_]

Too bad we can't get a shoot in Oakland County somewhere...

Advanced is worth the trip for a fun shoot, or even just a nice motorcycle ride to an indoor range... It's close to an hour for me, probably more in rush hour

[97cav]

this sucks, i will be in chicago still. i was there last year with my g/f and it was a lot of fun you guys will have a blast.

[silverbullet2005]

If anyone has a 1911 that wants to trade for a few test fire rounds with me I'd really like to shoot one as I'm interested in buying one as my next pistol. I have an XD40 Subcompact and Walther P22 I'll be bringing.

[Ed Hoffman]

:colors:
I'll be there about 5:30pm

[_DK_]

:colors:
I'll be there about 5:30pm

same, maybe closer to 6... No sitter so the little one (3rd old) will be coming along. I assume my wife and I can take turns in the conference room to keep him occupied?

[miked]

I'm guessing I'll be there between 5:30 and 6. Hopefully sooner but I'm not holding my breath with Friday traffic.

[johnzilla]

same, maybe closer to 6... No sitter so the little one (3rd old) will be coming along. I assume my wife and I can take turns in the conference room to keep him occupied?

Sorry for the late reply...I won't be there, but this should not be a problem at all.

[silverbullet2005]

I really enjoyed shooting and meeting all you guys/gals. This was my first time shooting at Advanced Ranges and I have to say it is a very nice setup out there. I wish they had more of an accessory/ammo sales department like going to Williams though. Overall I had a great time and can't wait to shoot with you guys again!!!

[johnzilla]

I really enjoyed shooting and meeting all you guys/gals. This was my first time shooting at Advanced Ranges and I have to say it is a very nice setup out there. I wish they had more of an accessory/ammo sales department like going to Williams though. Overall I had a great time and can't wait to shoot with you guys again!!!

Glad to hear the event went well!

Did anyone take pictures? We can post them in the gallery.

[beerme]

we have a picture gallery?
holy crap!
found it
it says gallery right up top

[remingtondude58]

we have a picture gallery?

http://www.migunowners.org/photoplog/index.php

[_DK_]

I didn't take many...
My fears that my daughter would have a problem with ejecting shell casings where totally off base.

:grin:

Thanks to everyone who let her shoot! She had a blast... I wish I got pic's of her shooting that AR or even got to see her shoot the AR, or as she calls it the Army gun. She was shooting it so fast my wife thought it was full auto, LOL

What all did she shoot while my wife was in there with her? Was it just the AR or was she shooting other pistols

I had to talk her out of shooting my 12g 11-87

[beerme]

haha nice man
how old is she?

[_DK_]

10

[beerme]

always good to see the kids gettin into it like that
glad she had fun man!

[Medic124]

I didn't take many...
My fears that my daughter would have a problem with ejecting shell casings where totally off base.

:grin:

Thanks to everyone who let her shoot! She had a blast... I wish I got pic's of her shooting that AR or even got to see her shoot the AR, or as she calls it the Army gun. She was shooting it so fast my wife thought it was full auto, LOL

What all did she shoot while my wife was in there with her? Was it just the AR or was she shooting other pistols

I had to talk her out of shooting my 12g 11-87

I think it was just the AR while your wife was in there. I can't believe you missed her shooting it. I thought you were watching from the window? Anyway, I am glad she enjoyed it! See ya at HG I!

[Medic124]

Nice to meet everyone tonight. I was a little later than originally planned but still had a great time. Everyone was more than eager to let me shoot whatever they had brought. Thanks for that. Glad to see some of you shoot the AR also. Especially DK's daughter. I didn't expect her to "rapid fire" like she did but it was awesome! The staff at Advanced was also very cool. The guy running the range for us even brought out his G34 comp gun and let myself and Ed run a few rounds through it. SSWWEEEET! Thanks again to the members who put this together!

[_DK_]

http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=2056290&id=1397003819&l=8baa3bb10a

Hannah's target

[andoman]

Had fun, nice to meet everyone. :score:

[Ed Hoffman]

Had a great time
thanks for sharing your toys

Ed

[johnzilla]

http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=2056290&id=1397003819&l=8baa3bb10a

Hannah's target

Hah, that's great!! Look at that smile... :thumbup:

[NickS]

I'll have a few pictures posted in the Gallery sometime later today. Sorry for the delay. I'm glad everyone had a good time. It's always good to get together and have fun. Thanks to all 11 attendees for coming.

[miked]

I had an awesome time. Loved watching Hannah shoot, she started off very timid and by the time she was done she was grinning from ear to ear and wanting to try everything. She went to town with the 10/22 and the AR.

Thanks again to everyone for letting me try their toys. It was a buffet of guns and everyone was more then willing to let anyone try anything they brought including ammo.

That was my first time shooting the AR so thanks for walking me through its operation. I definitely have one of these on my future buy list.

It was cool to put some faces to the names I see here.

I know NickS took a several pics so hopefully those will get posted soon.

Advanced Ranges has a great facility. Can't wait til the next shoot.

(And BTW, from my experience yesterday, XD's do not suck Monkey Oysters but that's a discussion for another thread :-D)

[silverbullet2005]

I'm glad you enjoyed shooting my XD, I think shooting one makes people second guess talking bad about them.

[andoman]

Yeah, I think I also got bit by the bug while I was there, that G19 was nice now I just have to figure out how to slip one past my wife. :scratch:

[miked]

I'll have a few pictures posted in the Gallery sometime later today. Sorry for the delay. I'm glad everyone had a good time. It's always good to get together and have fun. Thanks to all 11 attendees for coming.

I see some pics are up in the Gallery (http://www.migunowners.org/photoplog/index.php?n=649), thanks for posting them NickS

[_DK_]

I see some pics are up in the Gallery (http://www.migunowners.org/photoplog/index.php?n=649), thanks for posting them NickS

http://photos-c.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash1/hs482.ash1/26375_1386651471785_1397003819_31084023_5091864_n. jpg

Was that your 10/22?

[miked]

Was that your 10/22?

That was mine. Glad Hannah had fun shooting it.


I think she has put more rounds through it than I have. LOL

[Medic124]

Does anyone know who was driving the crew cab GMC in the parking lot- it was grey with a lift. I have a couple of questions for them about the truck.
Thanks

[silverbullet2005]

That would be me!!!

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v721/silverbullet2005/My%20Vehicles/BDS%20Lift/P1010768.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v721/silverbullet2005/My%20Vehicles/GMC%20Sierra/GMC3.jpg

[Medic124]

That would be me!!!

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v721/silverbullet2005/My%20Vehicles/BDS%20Lift/P1010768.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v721/silverbullet2005/My%20Vehicles/GMC%20Sierra/GMC3.jpg
SSWWWWWEEEEET!!!!!!!

[7.62 Nato]

http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=2056290&id=1397003819&l=8baa3bb10a

Hannah's target
I see people commenting on the AR - Assault Rifle. Please let them know it stands for Armalite, the first manufacturer.

[RSF]

I really enjoyed shooting and meeting all you guys/gals. This was my first time shooting at Advanced Ranges and I have to say it is a very nice setup out there. I wish they had more of an accessory/ammo sales department like going to Williams though. Overall I had a great time and can't wait to shoot with you guys again!!!


they cant afford too............great range great facilty

[_DK_]

I see people commenting on the AR - Assault Rifle. Please let them know it stands for Armalite, the first manufacturer.

I always thought it was for Automatic Rifle, like the old CAR-15 was the Colt Automatic Rifle, correct? they just dropped the C for the "generic" manufacturers?

Nevermind.. If Wiki (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/AR-15) is to be believed you are correct sir... My apologies.

[NickS]

While in the Army the BAR was the Browning Automatic Rifle. Just my :twocents: worth.