West slope arf shoot n meet 3/7

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Posted: 2/6/2020 8:52:13 AM EDT

Thought I would get a new thread going for a west slope shoot/meet/greet.

How are either 3/7 or 3/14?

Was thinking somewhere between Delta and GJ again, assuming the desert is not all mud. Cameo would be an option if we want a bona fide range or if everywhere else is a mud pit, but we'd have babysitters too. The ROs there are usually pretty relaxed though.

Posted: 2/7/2020 2:16:15 PM EDT

[#1]

Count me in. Any day works for me, and thanks for putting this out there.

Posted: 2/7/2020 2:20:23 PM EDT

[#2]

I'll know better on dates in a day or so, but I'll do my best to make it. It's always a good time

Posted: 2/7/2020 9:31:44 PM EDT

[#3]

Fire danger should be low.

It’ll be a hoot

Posted: 2/7/2020 10:16:51 PM EDT

[#4]

I'm in for 3/7.

Posted: 2/7/2020 11:54:05 PM EDT

[#5]

Thanks for getting this in the works.

Either the 7th or the 14th will suffice.

We can construct a "bona fide" range and be safe doing it without "official" oversight; the desert is a good place to meet up.

Flying the BFL and grilling out in the Spring has always been fun and we ought to continue that.

Open to rebuttal...

Posted: 2/8/2020 12:21:17 AM EDT

[#6]

Low fire danger = high fun factor

Roger that!

Desert is preferred, so barring a mud pit, we will plan on a desert shoot.

I'd just assume do it the same place as a few years ago, if the road is OK.

Posted: 2/8/2020 12:32:26 AM EDT

[#7]

Just send it. This is my Douglas pass area we do some shoots at, but I’d rather go down south wherever you have found.

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Posted: 2/8/2020 11:19:13 AM EDT

[#8]

That spot outside of Delta was decent last time

March 14th would work I think but dont plan around my schedule....its always subject to change these days

Posted: 2/10/2020 3:14:04 PM EDT

[#9]

I'm off on the 7th, but I get off at 0800. I work the 14th. Access for me will be dependent in if my Jeep is mobile at that time, unless someone is willing to pick up a armed hitchhiker.

It would be nice to get to know some of you guys down here.

Posted: 2/10/2020 4:24:19 PM EDT

[#10]

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I'm off on the 7th, but I get off at 0800. I work the 14th. Access for me will be dependent in if my Jeep is mobile at that time, unless someone is willing to pick up a armed hitchhiker.

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Depending on where you are, I'm sure we could get you a ride if need be. Wouldnt be the first time I've hauled around strange arfcommers

Posted: 2/10/2020 7:06:27 PM EDT

[#11]

Let's pencil in the 7th. Seems to be best for the majority of folks.

Details to follow, but tentatively say 10AM?

Posted: 2/12/2020 11:01:43 AM EDT

[#12]

That date works for me. If the weather plays nice, I’ll probably get out there the night before and camp.

What is the dirt road like getting in there?

Posted: 2/13/2020 10:02:43 PM EDT

[#13]

I will try to make it. Missed the last one. Will try harder this time.

Posted: 2/13/2020 10:57:53 PM EDT

[#14]

Wish I could try and make it, Too risky for me given the traffic and weather on the eastern side.

Posted: 2/14/2020 7:28:46 AM EDT

[#15]

The dirt road getting in was passable with a 2wd car, last time we went there.

Location and directions will be posted up well in advance of the shoot, we're going to try and recon the road first and adjust from there.

I'll bring a table, grill, and charcoal for cooking. Bring your own food, but everyone is welcome to use the grill.

Posted: 2/15/2020 11:27:55 AM EDT

[#16]

I'm tentative for that date. Work and life always seem to disrupt things at the last minute.....

Posted: 2/18/2020 12:12:12 AM EDT

[#17]

< Table, grill, 10x10 canopy, a couple of primitive targets...

Posted: 2/19/2020 12:41:17 AM EDT

[#18]

I can't make it, but I can lend some stuff, steel targets etc if itll help

Posted: 2/19/2020 12:59:49 AM EDT

[#19]

I bet we have enough stuff. I have some steel and target stands, and some pistol only steel. This pistol steel needs a proper retirement anyway.

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Posted: 2/24/2020 11:08:29 AM EDT

[#20]

I am getting ready to start a new job but I would be interested for sure :)

Posted: 2/24/2020 2:59:53 PM EDT

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Starting to shoot your handgun a bunch more will he beneficial

Posted: 2/24/2020 8:15:59 PM EDT

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Posted: 2/25/2020 1:09:29 PM EDT

[#23]

I heading out to the shoot site in an hour. I’ll update later.

Posted: 2/25/2020 3:11:37 PM EDT

[#24]

Looks cold and windy.

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Posted: 2/25/2020 3:22:58 PM EDT

[#25]

road is dry but probably too much for a low clearance car.

UXO keeps the rifraf out?

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This look like the place?

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Posted: 2/25/2020 7:26:15 PM EDT

[#26]

4.3 miles and about 40 from the pavement straight up wells gulch.

Dry for now, but not a car friendly road. I’ll shuttle anybody up who needs a ride from the trail head.

I’m thinking you guys were talking about the place I showed above, or here, a couple hundred yards away down in the bottom.

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The wind was ripping and it was 36. Hunkered down behind a piñon and did a little shooting.

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Blasted on this rock with a 45. Not putting and steel up today.

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Posted: 2/25/2020 7:27:10 PM EDT

[#27]

That just adds to the fun.

Ya, that looks like it. Top post.

Anyone coming with a low-clearance car?

Posted: 2/25/2020 7:42:27 PM EDT

[#28]

Oh yeah , there was a lot of traffic today. This was near the highway. Nothing happening up near the shoot area.

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Posted: 2/25/2020 10:04:08 PM EDT

[#29]

Probably 70% of that road was car friendly, the other 30% was bad.

Get to the trailhead and I’ll get you up there.

Posted: 2/26/2020 2:34:46 AM EDT

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That is the place.
Thanks for the report.

Headcount?

Posted: 2/26/2020 1:04:51 PM EDT

[#31]

I was up on the Unc yesterday trying to find elk, and it was cold and windy there too. Hopefully it's better by the weekend

Posted: 2/26/2020 1:13:17 PM EDT

[#32]

There were a couple fresh elk tracks up there yesterday, but I only saw sheep.

Posted: 2/26/2020 8:23:40 PM EDT

[#33]

So far looks like 9 or 10 folks. I will have at least one kid with me, maybe two. Both shoot.

Location is top of Wells Gulch Road. 11AM work? Let it warm up a little bit.

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Thanks for the tack to the top.

Posted: 2/26/2020 8:47:56 PM EDT

[#34]

Works for me. I’m going up Friday and spending the night. Anybody else? Good opportunity for night ops

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I’ll have a couple rifle steel, some pistol steel and target stands.
I bet we have plenty of stuff to put downrange. I should bring my ATV. Just might.

Posted: 2/27/2020 2:49:34 AM EDT

[#35]

Okay folks, in theory, I'll have time to burn that Saturday. Dont make me official in the count, but I'm gonna try my damndest to be there

Posted: 2/27/2020 3:28:34 PM EDT

[#36]

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I called HIGHWAY PATROL yesterday as a few of those got a little too close to the highway as in 4 or 5 steps they would have been on the road.

Posted: 2/27/2020 6:55:12 PM EDT

[#37]

Put me down as tentative

So are we camping as well?

Posted: 2/27/2020 9:15:33 PM EDT

[#38]

I am. And I’m gonna have my steak forge.
I’ll get up there mid day Friday.

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Posted: 2/27/2020 10:27:14 PM EDT

[#39]

maybe I will head down Friday.....

Posted: 2/28/2020 12:06:51 AM EDT

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It’ll be cold but I got cabin Fever. Steaks will be hot long enough.
I have plenty of charcoal. A ribeye done like that is a beautiful thing.

Posted: 2/28/2020 5:27:07 AM EDT

[#41]

Dunno If Ill make it but I am sure gonna try :)

Posted: 2/28/2020 8:14:20 AM EDT

[#42]

The boy has shotgun practice Friday night, might have to skip it.

Posted: 2/28/2020 11:52:36 AM EDT

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It’ll be cold but I got cabin Fever. Steaks will be hot long enough.
I have plenty of charcoal. A ribeye done like that is a beautiful thing.

Are you going to camp Sat night too?

Posted: 2/28/2020 5:27:29 PM EDT

[#44]

Ordering parts for the Jeep in a few minutes.....
Tentative

Worst part is that I get off work at 0800 on the 7th.

Posted: 2/28/2020 5:47:01 PM EDT

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No, it’s a one night stand for me.

Posted: 2/28/2020 8:47:57 PM EDT

[#46]

Anyone else considering camping Sat Night?

Another question, are campfires allowed?

Posted: 2/28/2020 10:20:30 PM EDT

[#47]

No fire restrictions. Shovel is always a good idea.

Posted: 2/29/2020 11:31:18 PM EDT

[#48]

~~Might be down for this.~~

Edit: Didn't realize how far it was from Springs. Hopefully I can catch the next one.

Posted: 3/1/2020 10:20:57 PM EDT

[#49]

We're planning to camp Friday. Won't be able to camp Saturday.

Weather looks promising.

Posted: 3/1/2020 11:47:36 PM EDT

[#50]

Confirming Friday night camp out.

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