The spot Will be the same as last year. Tarryall Reservoir. There is always a decent amount of confusion about the exact location so I will post several map photos and may get up there early to mark the route to the camp site. Be aware that cell phone service up there is all but none so be prepared.

The date I think we will keep the same as well. Memorial day weekend being May 28th and 29th.


As long as you are friendly, courteous, and safe you are welcome to come on out and join us. Look at the threads on past shoots if you're not sure what to expect. There's pictures posted and other members have posted up about their experiences. It's a good opportunity to get out and meet other firearms enthusiasts in the area. Targets and stands are always in need. We can always use more steel. You can shoot fairly long distances out there, Last year we did get out to 1000 yards. If you are coming to camp, Please keep in mind that it does still get rather cold at night up there. Plan accordingly. This is pretty much a "bring your own food/drink" event but sometimes we have some generous members that bring along some meals for everyone. Guns go away before the booze comes out of course. If you'd like to contribute, post up here so we can better plan our meals. I'll always have extra dogs, burgers and buns. This trip is meant to be family friendly and there will be kids there. Please IM or Email me with any questions! Thanks for looking!

Pictures from years past


How to get there:

First off DO NOT I repeat DO NOT follow standard driving directions from google to get there. I promise it will try to take you on a route you do not want to go.

Turn off from 285 to County Road 77 (Tarryall Road)

+39° 22' 39.99", -105° 47' 59.66"

Turn off from County Road 77 (Tarryall Road) to the dirt road that leads to the camp site

+39° 13' 15.72", -105° 36' 9.12"

GPS location of the actual campsite:

+39° 12' 10.56", -105° 38' 51.32"

Plug in driving directions to Tarryall Reservoir first then use GPS to get to the site. Also do not rely on your phone for GPS unless you download maps ahead of time, there is almost no cell phone service up there. For the people coming from up north or from Denver I suggest taking 285 South till you get to the town of Jefferson. From there you will head east on County road 77 (Tarryall Road) till you get to the Reservoir. The turn off for the dirt road is on the far South East side of the Reservoir. I will try to flag the route with some bolt face logos or something. I strongly urge people to bring some form of radio communications. Look below for frequencies and info for communications.

If you have a FRS radios (Motorola Talkabout, Ect...) we will use Channel 8 Code 7. For Ham Operators that is 467.5625 with a Tone of 85.4 Just for reference of course.

And for regular Ham Operators we will use 145.560 Simplex.

If anyone has any questions or need better information please feel free to call me any time. If I don't answer leave a message and I promise I will return your call. You can also reach me via Email or PM.

A few things that we can always use more of.

1. Fire wood
2. Shade cover
3. folding tables
4. Steel targets

Shawn
303-946-2679
[email protected]

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Went out 4 or 5 years ago(I forget lol). Lots of fun! I'll see what I can work this year

Tag, I might actually be able to attend. There are some virgin steel plates in my garage just waiting to get scratched up.

Just was talking about this with everyone that attended the shoot outside Salida this past weekend...


In hopefully!

I plan to be there.  That reminds me, I got a BUNCH of trailer work to do.  I need to replace all my corner landing legs (or whatever they're called), current ones are shot to shit.

Hoping to make it.  I currently work retail so Holidays can be hard to get off but I will give it shot and update when I know more

Ill hit the wood

 

Damn, probably gonna miss this one.

We're in unless something unforeseen comes up.

Are you bringing Maizie?

My family will have a new member with us this year.  

http://www.ar15.com/forums/t_1_5/1847891_Semper_Fi_Dog_Rescue_delivers____eventually_.html

I've been trying to make a decision on that. She doesn't do well with thunder so gunshots might stress her as well. As you're aware she's such an excitable girl. It'd be a huge ordeal for her since it'll be a new place, lots of people and their pets along with the shooting.

Yeah that's kinda tricky do what's best for her.

To be honest I was just being selfish I'd like to see her again.

Shit dude why?

Already have a trip to the dunes planned

Now why would you plan a trip to the dunes when you know damn good and well you are supposed to come shooting with us?

I am disappointed in you.

Yeah man unacceptable L

Damn.  Only an hour and a half away, but you guys picked the wrong weekend for me!




Though I will also be @ Great Dunes...

Pro-tip. Ditch the chain and get fire hose. I learned that from MOA Targets this last weekend. If it gets hit it doesn't break. Ask marksjeep about hitting the chain holding your steel!

I will try and make this provided I can get my new toy hauler set up by then.  If not I'll try to make a day trip at least.

I have some rebar steel target hangers from JCsteel and a few steel targets (the smaller 6" x 10" from Wideners) I can bring.

https://jcsteeltargets.mycustomevent.com/ShoppingCart.aspx?com=detailview&iid=68&source=search&returncom=productlist&cid=318

I like to shoot long range stuff, but don't have any big pieces of confidence building steel set up yet for the 1000-1500yd ranges.

Has any ranged the max safe distance we could shoot at the location?

OP states 1000

Can confirm 1k is doable and probably further with a little scouting.

This snow crap needs to stop. I want sunshine for this trip damn it!

Agreed.

I invited two of my non-arfcom friends really looking forward to this trip.

Well hopefully in a month its nice and warm up there.  No more windy wet ones for me

Getting close. God I need a vacation.

I am still trying to decide. One of my dogs is hit and miss with other dogs, and he doesn't like loud noises anymore. How close to camp do you guys shoot there?

Step out of your tent about 20 paces and start shooting.

That's how been the years I've gone.

One of my dogs isn't exactly dog friendly either. We just keep him separated.

There is the possibility to camp a ways away from where we shoot. You could set up camp a few hundred yards from the rest and leave the dag back at the secluded camp when the noise starts.

For the most part ya, The shooting is a stones throw from the camp site.

'Twas a nice day out there today, but very breezy.



New road signs are posted that prohibit ATV's on County Road 23. As explained to me, the county can determine what travels on its roads. Enforcement ought to be entertaining. Tarryall attracts a boatload of off-roaders.

Wouldn't surprise me if those signs all go missing within a year.

Just checked the weather forecast for this coming weekend for Fairplay, and its not looking good Goddamnit


Friday high/low 50/30 with rain/snow

Saturday high/low 55/33 with afternoon rain

Sunday high/low 59/33 with afternoon rain

Well shit. I wonder what the road will be like. I'm bringing my 5th wheel again this year.

Meh. I have been watching the forecast for the last few days and it has been changing every day (to be expected) Last year they predicted sun shine and scattered showers for Saturday. It snowed in the morning and by noon I was beautiful. Let the weather do its thing. If it sucks we will all hide in Dan's camper and sit next to the fire place while we sip adult beverages from the bar and watch movies on the built in home theater. It may be a little rough without satellite or cable  but I am sure we will survive.

#Roughingit    

Are you guys just hanging out until Sunday?

I usually get there early afternoon Friday and leave late afternoon Sunday.

Okay. I may miss it again. I wouldn't be able to get there until late Saturday or early Sunday. I've got enough crap to do around the house anway.

Come late Saturday and stay the night. The fun night is usually Saturday night and we still shoot on Sunday.

Hellz yeah brutha mi casa es su casa. So the wife was thinking about doing pulled pork sandwiches for the group Saturday night.
So a head count would be great. Just pot luck the sides if everyone is cool with that.

I may not make it this year, but I'll wear my Elf onesie down at the dunes as a show of solidarity.

Dude the dunes will be there in a couple of weeks.

We where making food plans for our group last night so if she does want to do it then my group would be 4 adults and 3 kids.

What sides where you thinking?

We will miss ya.

Guys I am going to have to cancel for this year  Between the sucky weather forecast, and a part on my weight distribution hitch being broken (and the replacement not getting here until Saturday), its just not going to work for me.  Damnit....

Not cool bro. Was going to set up a 1 mile target for the 260's this year. Had it all planed out too.

Why not just drive up with the truck and shoot Saturday?

The Fly needs his portable cabin.

Yeah but all my city slicker friends want me to guide them this weekend. I always give them one trip a year, because they always ask to go.

It's like 'yeah but you're not gonna wanna climb a 14er, so we'll go car camping instead.'

Just the usual camping type sides. She said she'd do the sandwiches,  pasta salad,  and cupcakes.