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Posted: 5/23/2015 12:26:04 AM EDT

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I'm in.

This might be too last minute but my printer broke and I wanted to do the AR15 challenge with the bolt face logo. If anyone prints out a few for me I'll owe you.

This one:

http://www.ar15.com/mobile/topic.html?b=3&f=118&t=641240&page=542

Posted: 5/23/2015 6:28:00 AM EDT

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how late are you guys staying till end of day? I think I will get there around 11 give or take.

Posted: 5/23/2015 12:35:49 PM EDT

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Probably a long shot, but will there be a night shoot? I see the normal hours are until 5pm but wondered if it would go later since there is an event. Either way, hopefully I'll get to head out there soon.

Posted: 5/23/2015 2:15:59 PM EDT

[#4]

How's the shoot going? Wanted to make it but truck is still in the paint shop.
Maybe next time.

Posted: 5/23/2015 8:20:01 PM EDT

[#5]

Had a good time today ..met new faces ..

next shoot is in sept . Boy steel plates took a beating today .

Posted: 5/23/2015 9:07:17 PM EDT

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My held up better than expected. I'm surprised the entire rig didn't flip over with how much the plates were swinging. Broke one link, lost a couple of bolts and bent three eye bolts. I'll have a better setup next time.

I don't think I can go back to shooting paper.

Posted: 5/23/2015 11:00:16 PM EDT

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had a great time even though I got there after 90% of the fun was over. but got to meet a few of you and that was cool enough. will be back, hopefully with a friend or two.

Posted: 5/24/2015 7:35:01 AM EDT

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I forgot about the shoot

and got talked into showing up for a match shoot and found out about the arfom shoot out back and high tailed it out back I had a blast literally. Meet some new people. Erik had some great toys and thanks for letting me play with them. can't wait till the next one that I will not forget about. I bought my first pair of kayaks from a member the day before and was going yaking that day until I was talked into the match. Saving grace though the moment I found out about arfcom I dumped the match and ran out back

No R.O.s breathing down your necks yelling at you to put your cigar out. butt heads.

Posted: 5/24/2015 10:36:42 AM EDT

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Well ,yes we did have an ro ..WILL ..but yes its nice to all play nice together ..

Posted: 5/24/2015 11:26:58 AM EDT

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A big thanks to all that participated....you guys and galls were great as usual.
Hope everyone had a fun day.
Thumbs up to dave for all his help.
The next shoot is booked for sept 26th...i will post a new thread soon.
BTW...anyone have any pics.?

Posted: 5/24/2015 3:32:03 PM EDT

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No pics but I have a bit of video ill post later

Posted: 5/24/2015 5:10:27 PM EDT

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We had a blast yesterday , thank you for setting it up. Wish I didn't have to leave soon. Funny how much the steel was getting lit up. I will have to get a few more to bring next time.

Posted: 5/24/2015 8:27:17 PM EDT

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Yes but he did holler at me for lighting up a cigar like the one up front lol

Posted: 5/25/2015 12:00:49 AM EDT

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Yes but he did holler at me for lighting up a cigar like the one up front lol

It was nice to meet you out there. That 308 is a blast.

Posted: 5/25/2015 4:29:10 PM EDT

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Which reminded me... where are you guys getting your steel?

Posted: 5/25/2015 4:40:18 PM EDT

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Boy steel plates took a beating today.

Which reminded me... where are you guys getting your steel?

I got mine off amazon.

Had a good time out there, but I hope the guy with the Revolver next to us (SW 29?), gets that thing timed

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Will be buying chain and bolts this week.

Posted: 5/25/2015 5:00:21 PM EDT

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I bought mine from Wideners. Two 3/8"x12" plates were 94.37 shipped.

Posted: 5/25/2015 5:41:29 PM EDT

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Well ,yes we did have an ro ..WILL ..but yes its nice to all play nice together ..

Yes but he did holler at me for lighting up a cigar like the one up front lol

It was nice to meet you out there. That 308 is a blast.

Hey it was my pleasure. I needed it broke in you you guys helped.

Posted: 5/25/2015 6:24:11 PM EDT

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I had a great time! It has been a while since I have been shooting and Saturday's shoot really invigorated my interest! I am ready to go out again. Area 51 is the shit. The ability to shoot pistol or rifle, shooting steel and asst. targets, not being limited to the usual restrictions. As long as it was safe, fire away!!

Posted: 5/25/2015 8:09:15 PM EDT

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ditto .mine are 1/2"

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Posted: 5/25/2015 8:17:27 PM EDT

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My 8" was 34.95 and the 4" was 14.59 + the chain kits that were 10.00 each on amazon. Will be making my own

chains from now on.

Posted: 5/25/2015 10:03:14 PM EDT

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If the chains were breaking, you may want to try and score some used fire hose. They can take a lot of hits before failing whereas chains are much more sensitive. They also don't allow the target to sway and twist as much.

JCsteel is where I've bought my plates. They typically run specials and have a nice flat rate shipping policy.

Posted: 5/26/2015 7:11:54 PM EDT

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If the chains were breaking, you may want to try and score some used fire hose. They can take a lot of hits before failing whereas chains are much more sensitive. They also don't allow the target to sway and twist as much.

JCsteel is where I've bought my plates. They typically run specials and have a nice flat rate shipping policy.

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My 8" was 34.95 and the 4" was 14.59 + the chain kits that were 10.00 each on amazon. Will be making my own

chains from now on.

If the chains were breaking, you may want to try and score some used fire hose. They can take a lot of hits before failing whereas chains are much more sensitive. They also don't allow the target to sway and twist as much.

JCsteel is where I've bought my plates. They typically run specials and have a nice flat rate shipping policy.

I was thinking about using rubber strips, maybe conveyor belt material.

Posted: 5/27/2015 5:25:35 PM EDT

[#24]

Sorry I missed the shoot, but glad to hear you all had a good time! Sept 26 is on the calendar. Hope to see everyone then.

Posted: 5/28/2015 4:54:41 PM EDT

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this

Posted: 5/28/2015 5:01:02 PM EDT

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I am going to be up in Slugo's neck of the woods on the next one.

Posted: 5/29/2015 2:39:46 AM EDT

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Help us organize one up here then! I still haven't figured out a range that would let us have a public event like that in NE FL. Either you have to be a member, it's indoors, or they done allow full auto. Such a pain in the ass

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