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Posted: 7/17/2017 10:23:49 AM EST
I talked to an RSO at South Kent Sportsmans Club in Dorr where I am a member, and was told if I get a group of guys, then just have it be a manageable size. If its 40-50 we may need to ask the board and just have someone extra RSO which is fine too.
Its a fun club with everything open aside from the 500m range. I would say we should do a few all purpose bunkers with some steel and then see if we move over to the 100-200m range all the way south of the club on the map. What works for people, who all would be down to do this? They are also machine fun friendly if we call allegan county and tell them we have registered auto toys at the range. The range is private and member owned, but the PD likes to know everythings "good"  Attached FileHere's the area I'm thinking of sticking around  Attached FileEdit 1 Lets plan on Sunday, October 1st with a tentative rain date for October 15th. Time will be figured out in the next few weeks or as more people vote. If we do it starting around noon, it gives east siders a few hours to get here without being up at 6a so maybe noon would be a good time |
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Posted: 7/17/2017 12:41:23 PM EST
[#1]
I'd be interested. Trauma call schedule dependent.
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Posted: 7/17/2017 1:20:56 PM EST
[#2]
Hell yes, I have a "MOA Targets" 8" gong with (4) 4" gongs on a stand, and am ordering a 12" gong and stand to use for further work with rifles or just another pistol target
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Posted: 7/17/2017 2:13:44 PM EST
[#3]
Sounds like a blast. I'd be down depending on which weekend.
ETA Availability: any weekend except Sept 8-10, Oct 20-22, Dec 1-3 |
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Posted: 7/17/2017 2:16:06 PM EST
[#4]
I might be able to make it, and bring my NRA RSO credentials along
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Posted: 7/17/2017 2:24:52 PM EST
[#5]
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I might be able to make it, and bring my NRA RSO credentials along What days or weekends would everybody be able to make it? Throw out some availability and we can go from there! Saturdays or sundays are both cool and open to times edit: Ill also be bringing a sparrow ss on my ruger 10/22 and browning buckmark, a osprey 45 with pistons for my g17 (13.5x1L) and hk45t (16x1L), and hybrid with dead air mounts on ar's and ak if anyone wants to shoot those, just bring some factory ammo to run |
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Posted: 7/17/2017 2:34:46 PM EST
[#6]
double tap
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Posted: 7/17/2017 5:31:14 PM EST
[#7]
I'm in. Never turned down a range invite.
Work nights too, so most any day would work for me lol. |
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Posted: 7/17/2017 9:15:28 PM EST
[#8]
I might be down. Set a date and I'll see if it works around my schedule.
I'm two miles from the Detroit river, so it might take a minute to get over there. 
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Posted: 7/17/2017 9:50:05 PM EST
[#9]
I would try to make it, but would probably not be able to commit until less than a week out.
I bought my New Holland tractor in Dorr. I think I'm about 35-40 miinutes away, but the construction industry sucks for trying to make plans during the Summer. |
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Posted: 7/17/2017 10:20:55 PM EST
[#10]
Im interested.
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Posted: 7/17/2017 11:20:57 PM EST
[#11]
i'd go, i usually shoot @ caledonia sports man's club and i'm a member @ kent conservation league.
i prefer caledonia over the latter since if nobody else is on the rifle line i can shoot without ears.. kccl isn't quite that supresser/no ears friendly i'd definitely be up to a trip to south kent |
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Posted: 7/17/2017 11:53:29 PM EST
[#12]
Ost for the newbie. If I can make it I'll go!
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Posted: 7/18/2017 7:00:47 AM EST
[#13]
My weekend schedule is pretty open. I live down by Buchanan, so it's about a 2 hour drive.
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Posted: 7/18/2017 11:59:26 AM EST
[#14]
Poll is up! Add whatever dates or times as works for you. These dates are open trap and skeet at 10a, so the front gate will be open and I will be able to get you in the other gate. Other weekends could work, but will close the 1-200 ranges to the south, or pistol match bays, so I am just leary of lane availability which is why I picked these dates
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Posted: 7/18/2017 12:03:40 PM EST
[#15]
50BMG on the 200?
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Posted: 7/18/2017 12:20:53 PM EST
[#16]
I believe 50 is good to go, but will be checking with the rso I deal with for certain
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Posted: 7/18/2017 6:40:59 PM EST
[#17]
I am in. Range time is always good.
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Posted: 7/19/2017 9:38:20 AM EST
[#18]
Sunday, October 1st with a tentative rain date for October 15th. Does noon work for most to make way for drive time?
Heres some stuff I pulled off of the website to answer some questions On full auto You must call the Allegan County Sheriffs Department (269-673-3899) BEFORE you begin shooting and let them know that legally registered machine guns will be in use at SKSC. In order to be kind to our neighbors, please limit your range use to the period after 12:00 p.m. and finish before 5:00 p.m. Shooters shall take extra precautions to control muzzle-rise and be sure all projectiles stop in the lower half of the back-stop.
Shoot no more than 5-round bursts at a time. Sub-machine-guns using straight-wall center-fire pistol cartridges may be used on any center-fire range or bunker. The back-stop MUST be taller than you are! The 2 Southern-most general-purpose bunkers should be used for machine guns in order to limit the damage these firearms cause to our back-stops. Q: Which ranges can I use for center-fire rifles? A: Here is a simple answer: If the back-stop you are shooting at is taller that you are, then you may use any rifle or pistol. If the back-stop is shorter than you, then it is for .22 rim-fire rifle or pistols ONLY! Q: What are the rules for proper targets at SKSC?
A: The best way to answer this is with a few examples: Right Targets: Paper (paper plates make great cheap targets) Cardboard, cardboard & wood lathe and cardboard boxes Swinging (metal) targets But be very careful of ricochets Tin cans are OK, but must be picked up when you’re done Watch out for sharp edges Wrong Targets: Anything that breaks or shatters (example: glass, clay targets) Anything flammable or explosive (example: propane tanks) Anything that may cause a ricochet off the range Don't shoot our barrels, posts or rails Clean up your mess when you are done! 
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Posted: 7/20/2017 2:55:09 PM EST
[#19]
I might make the drive from Mackinaw City to meet some fellow arfcommers.
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Posted: 7/30/2017 10:40:29 PM EST
[#20]
Brought the lady and her little guy out today to see if the new build runs. Sure does...
This is one of the lanes on the west side of the road, overflow area if you will. There is about 8-9 of these little 30m all purpose bunkers on the overflow side to add to the 6 wider main ones on the east side of the road. I'd probably opt us to the overflow side with better parking and more area to shoot  Suppressed 4.5" 22lr pistol  Attached File |
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Posted: 7/31/2017 11:25:22 PM EST
[#21]
I'd be interested. Any weekend should be good.
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Posted: 8/1/2017 6:58:31 PM EST
[#22]
I wish I would have seen this sooner. I'm definitely interested, but I'll probably have to miss this event since October 1 is opening day of bow season
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Posted: 8/2/2017 9:03:40 AM EST
[#23]
Well shit, clearly i'm not a bow hunter... Hopefully it doesn't screw things up but maybe next spring we will do one a little more out of hunting season
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Posted: 8/3/2017 10:21:01 AM EST
[#24]
I'm an hour and a half away from South Kent and will attend provided I don't have a scheduling conflict.
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Posted: 8/3/2017 3:07:53 PM EST
[#25]
@azoutdoorsman - It's a bit of a drive, but thought you might be interested.
@coctailer - I know you're not too far from here. |
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Posted: 8/5/2017 3:55:33 PM EST
[#26]
Im down for whenever.
I need to know ASAP so I can let the wife know we won't be going to the UP that weekend. I do need to get up north before they Pasty shop by the bridge closes for the season. They aren't nearly as good shipped frozen. |
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Posted: 8/6/2017 11:52:20 AM EST
[#27]
Sunday, October 1st with a tentative rain date for October 15th
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Posted: 8/12/2017 9:31:27 PM EST
[#28]
Two hours away and I have the day off. I can likely be there.
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Posted: 8/22/2017 5:51:30 PM EST
[#29]
Bump
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Posted: 8/22/2017 7:57:54 PM EST
[#30]
What course of fire is being planned? It makes a difference on what I bring. Shotgun? SBR? Carbines? Long range - 500+ yards. Handguns? .22 LR?
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Posted: 8/23/2017 3:45:59 PM EST
[#31]
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What course of fire is being planned? It makes a difference on what I bring. Shotgun? SBR? Carbines? Long range - 500+ yards. Handguns? .22 LR? What I was thinking, is starting on the 25m all purpose areas with pistols on steel, and then working towards the 100-200m lanes after an hour or two. I have no rhyme or reason, i'm not too tactical but have fun shit. I am totally open to what you guys want to do. What do you feel like? Throw some ideas out there |
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Posted: 8/23/2017 8:58:28 PM EST
[#32]
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You can run shotgun on the 25, if you want to you can run it on 100 and 200m. Sbr, anything goes. Preferably keep it off my steel unless you're past 50m but 25m bays and 100-200m perfectly gtg, same for carbines. The 500 is closed for us as it is being arranged with new rules and rso's. Handguns on 25m, 22lr has small berms down the 100m lanes. What I was thinking, is starting on the 25m all purpose areas with pistols on steel, and then working towards the 100-200m lanes after an hour or two. I have no rhyme or reason, i'm not too tactical but have fun shit. I am totally open to what you guys want to do. What do you feel like? Throw some ideas out there i can't decide on a shitty stevens pump i had threaded to use with my salvo 12, or the vepr 12 i'm still trying to find someone to cut down since it's an sbr without the sb currently..can also run the salvo on it anybody is welcome to shoot anything i bring.. i'mma bring some ammo but if someone wants to shoot the shit outta something, bringing some ammo would be appreciated.. need a consensus on the vepr12 w/salvo vs. stevens pump w/salvo i'll also bring the mossberg and benelli mobil choke sets for it, so if someone wants to try it on their shotgun, more than welcome to as long as it takes those chokes |
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Posted: 8/24/2017 5:14:35 PM EST
[#33]
Is there a range fee for non-members? What sort of target backers do they have, portable or fixed? Do we need to bring our own backers? I have plenty of targets.
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Posted: 8/25/2017 10:03:27 AM EST
[#34]
It is not a public range but as a member I can have a group with me as long as it is manageable size. That size goes up or down depending on familiarity with guns etc. I will have to have everyone meet up at the clubhouse area and I will use my scan card to get everyone in. Target backers are 2x4 frames you can staple to, and many have rubber conveyor belt to staple to. They are "portable" but fixed to distance from the berm being 1m to control ricochets. I will be at the range tomorrow am, and will try to get a bunch of photos of the backstops, the 25s and the 100-200, target stands etc
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Posted: 8/25/2017 8:36:17 PM EST
[#35]
Just trying to establish what I need to bring. I have plenty of targets, staples, push pins.
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Posted: 8/29/2017 4:31:29 AM EST
[#36]
I'm down. Just let me know when and where at the range.
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Posted: 9/2/2017 5:50:11 PM EST
[#37]
This sounds great. Thanks for setting it up OP! Unfortunately, I'm unable to attend this one. Please keep me in mind for next spring. I have a few toys I'd share too!
Have a great time everyone! |
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Posted: 9/3/2017 4:45:05 PM EST
[#38]
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I wish I would have seen this sooner. I'm definitely interested, but I'll probably have to miss this event since October 1 is opening day of bow season It's an hour South from me. I can be there at 09:30 until whenever I can get a Home Heath Aide to stay and watch Mum |
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Posted: 9/3/2017 8:22:38 PM EST
[#39]
I was just there a couple weeks ago with a old co worker. Its a very nice place.
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Posted: 9/5/2017 11:29:04 PM EST
[#40]
I'd love to come along. It'll be work and wife dependent on whether I can actually go.
It's about a 2hr 45min drive from the Detroit area (per google maps), so if anyone else from over this way is going, it'd be awesome to drive together. |
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Posted: 9/7/2017 7:12:14 AM EST
[#41]
Pretty cool of you to set this up, OP.
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Posted: 9/7/2017 6:49:33 PM EST
[#42]
As I won't be able to attend, let me express my thanks to the OP for setting up the event; and the wishes that the weather is good, and a safe and enjoyable time is had by all.
If there is another such event in the future, I will try to make it. |
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Posted: 9/15/2017 8:56:15 AM EST
[#43]
Subtract one person from the poll (me). I will not be able to make it now
Post pics, and have fun everyone! |
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Posted: 9/20/2017 11:50:27 AM EST
[#44]
A quick update,
I'm still thinking we snag a 25m or two for a little while and move over to the rim fire 100 and 100/200m range for some rifle work This is what the 25 looks like  Attached FileI am coordinating with an RSO at the club to try to gain access to the 500m also. I don't want to make promises, but looks like it will be on the radar. |
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Posted: 9/21/2017 6:00:46 PM EST
[#45]
Sounds like a plan.
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Posted: 9/21/2017 6:34:38 PM EST
[#46]
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I am coordinating with an RSO at the club to try to gain access to the 500m also. I don't want to make promises, but looks like it will be on the radar. 
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Posted: 9/24/2017 10:23:50 PM EST
[#47]
What time are we meeting at the club house?
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Posted: 9/24/2017 11:30:55 PM EST
[#48]
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I'd love to come along. It'll be work and wife dependent on whether I can actually go. It's about a 2hr 45min drive from the Detroit area (per google maps), so if anyone else from over this way is going, it'd be awesome to drive together. 
Maybe next time. |
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Posted: 9/25/2017 12:31:14 PM EST
[#49]
Lets meet at noon, and plan on going in around 12:15 and try to get stragglers in as needed
Next time I'll try to pick a date in the spring a ways out, and see how this one goes and tweak it next year. Also, can figure out a restaurant around there and grab food on the way out if we want |
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Posted: 9/26/2017 8:22:48 AM EST
[#50]
Just got a call this morning on a new job. I start this weekend. 12 hour days, Saturday, Sunday and Monday. I'm unable to attend. Enjoy the company and be safe. I would like to know how it works out.
Thanks Shortbus for putting it together. |
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