Shotgun Shootout! Sept 6th at Clinton WMA

[muaymendez1 0]

I'll be there as a guest. Mossberg 500. See you guys there

[Shoot! 0]

Now lets just hope for good weather!

[DirtyDigz 1,812]

It's looking like I won't have time to pick up any clays before Saturday.  Any chance someone else can pick up a case, let me know the cost and I'll bring cash to cover them?

[RecessedFilter 222]

I don't think I will be making this as I will be on a canoe trip all weekend

 

I'm going to keep it short, but since this is more or less a shootout and I won't be there, please watch for any unsafe behavior and be safe shooting. Also, watch and help new shooters. Lastly, you are representing NJGF so keep that in the back of your minds. Most of the attendees on that list have shot at these before but I just feel better saying something. And sorry, don't mean to sound like a dad or anything.

[Krdshrk 3,877]

I'll most likely be there with my Dad.

[DeerSlayer 241]

It's looking like I won't have time to pick up any clays before Saturday. Any chance someone else can pick up a case, let me know the cost and I'll bring cash to cover them?

Last time I went I brought my thrower and 1 case of clay birds, I was the last to leave and when i loaded the pick up I had 3 cases lol. I guess clay pigeons multiply? I got ya covered my dude.

 

On another note I was at Walmart yesterday buying a stack of posted signs for my hunting property, they had a pallet of champion cases of 90 clays for $9.97 on rollback. Decent price in case anyone is shopping for clays.

 

Also a buddy of mine from the NJ hunting forum (Buckfever1974) is probably coming with his daughter's as well.

[DirtyDigz 1,812]

Thanks Deerslayer.  Let me know what I owe ya.

[Sota 1,191]

Last time I went I brought my thrower and 1 case of clay birds, I was the last to leave and when i loaded the pick up I had 3 cases lol. I guess clay pigeons multiply? I got ya covered my dude. On another note I was at Walmart yesterday buying a stack of posted signs for my hunting property, they had a pallet of champion cases of 90 clays for $9.97 on rollback. Decent price in case anyone is shopping for clays. Also a buddy of mine from the NJ hunting forum (Buckfever1974) is probably coming with his daughter's as well.

I think Drez has like a 53' full of fresh clays from the multiplying/breeding they do.

[big five 1]

Im thinking if bring my grill.Would anyone be interested in chipping in for food.. I

 

 

[big five 1]

I'm coming plus 3 and I have a thrower

[HBecwithFn7 296]

Im thinking if bring my grill.Would anyone be interested in chipping in for food.. I

 

It usually runs from 9a-noon or shortly thereafter.   So, perhaps, "brunch" maybe???

The other things is, there is still 80% chance of thunderstorms forecast for Saturday. Hopefully, that's in the afternoon, but one never knows...

 

Also, I'd check with F & W to see if there are any regs about "grilling" on WMA property.

[ogfarmer 138]

You can't grill there.

 

The following are prohibited: camping, swimming, picnicking, dumping, cutting or damaging vegetation, removing timber or firewood, alcoholic beverages and fires.

 

 

[DeerSlayer 241]

Thanks Deerslayer. Let me know what I owe ya.

I paid nothing for them so that's what you owe me.

 

Yeah no grilling at the WMA's that probably wouldn't go unnoticed if a CO happened to drive through the parking lot. But nothing wrong with bringing a snack or packing a quick sandwich.

 

I highly recommend to EVERYONE, bring some drinks! There's no quick checks, 7eleven, or wawa's really close by. I usually bring a small cooler with a few waters and some iced tea. maybe I'll grab one of my bigger coolers a bag of ice and a case of waters if I have time.

 

[fishnut 2,358]

Their is an Exxon gas station with a dunkin donuts about 1 mile west of the range on rt 173 and a bagel smith just on the other side of 78 from the Exxon. And about 1 mile east is Clinton station dinner. Also the town of Clinton is just a few miles east of the range with plenty of places to buy food and drink

[magnawing 5]

Don't forget the Pilot truck at the same intersection

[fishnut 2,358]

That's right the truck stop has a sub shop in it also. and clean bathrooms!

[DeerSlayer 241]

That bagel Smith has good sandwiches! I stopped there on the way home from the range a few months ago.

[fishnut 2,358]

If you think that the bagel smiths sandwiches are good your head will explode if you get a sub from ye old sub base on main street in Clinton! its less than 5 miles from the Clinton wma range. Make sure you give your self enough time to get the full experience by sitting somewhere on main street and eat your sub while watching all the pretty women walking around! OH to be single again! LMAO

[DeerSlayer 241]

Sounds good, but from what remember about downtown Clinton last time I was there were all the Heroin addict junkies roaming around like the walking dead! Maybe they've cleaned the place up in the last decade. I recall multiple scumbags asking me for my change last time I stopped someplace. I agree with the being single again sentiment though B)

 

[fishnut 2,358]

I think your thinking of a different place. This is the one with the iconic red mill. its a very small town historic town. their are a few cheaper apartments over top of the stores on main street but they are filled with mostly illegal Spanish speaking workers now,they pretty much keep to them selves. the cops patrol main street regularly and would probably jump at the chance to escort a panhandler to the edge of town or a holding cell. Or do something besides pull speeders over because their is not that much real crime going on in clinton

[HBecwithFn7 296]

I think your thinking of a different place. This is the one with the iconic red mill. its a very small town historic town. their are a few cheaper apartments over top of the stores on main street but they are filled with mostly illegal Spanish speaking workers now,they pretty much keep to them selves. the cops patrol main street regularly and would probably jump at the chance to escort a panhandler to the edge of town or a holding cell. Or do something besides pull speeders over because their is not that much real crime going on in clinton

 

I concur with this. I've seen downtown Clnton within the last 1-2 years.... I recall picking up my niece and nephew from some outings there. Lot's of good people and kids roaming around. Very safe.

[Sota 1,191]

question for the collective...

 

my 6 (soon to be 7) year old boy wants desperately to come to one of these.

obviously there's nothing there for him to use and I'm not sure he's ready for that anyways.

he'll mostly wind up sitting and observing.

would he be allowed to operate the thrower?

is he even allowed to be around us?

 

I'd like to hear some people's thoughts.

[HBecwithFn7 296]

question for the collective...

 

my 6 (soon to be 7) year old boy wants desperately to come to one of these.

obviously there's nothing there for him to use and I'm not sure he's ready for that anyways.

he'll mostly wind up sitting and observing.

would he be allowed to operate the thrower?

is he even allowed to be around us?

 

I'd like to hear some people's thoughts.

 

Would he have issues with the "noise?"  Even with plugs and earphones? 

Could he sit still for 3-4 hours and not get to shoot?

Would he always stay behind the firing line, except on a "cease fire" when we go to collect unbroken clays?

As for the throwers, maybe the "electric" throwers (i.e. push the button and load the clays), but would he be able to pull back the spring on the manual throwers?  And can he learn to keep his hands out of the wrong places when its cocked, etc.?

 

Not trying to be a "negative Nelly" but if I were 6-7, you'd never be able to keep me still. I'd be all over that place, and actively wanting to shoot. 

[Sota 1,191]

Those are all my thoughts and concerns as well. Frankly I don't know if he could do all he's supposed to.

 

Think it's going to be a "no" for this event.

[Purple Patrick 638]

Would he have issues with the "noise?" Even with plugs and earphones?

Could he sit still for 3-4 hours and not get to shoot?

Would he always stay behind the firing line, except on a "cease fire" when we go to collect unbroken clays?

As for the throwers, maybe the "electric" throwers (i.e. push the button and load the clays), but would he be able to pull back the spring on the manual throwers? And can he learn to keep his hands out of the wrong places when its cocked, etc.?

 

Not trying to be a "negative Nelly" but if I were 6-7, you'd never be able to keep me still. I'd be all over that place, and actively wanting to shoot.

Those are all my thoughts and concerns as well. Frankly I don't know if he could do all he's supposed to.

 

Think it's going to be a "no" for this event.

I think it's your b own call wether he is ready or not. If you think he is then om sure someone has a 410 or 20 gauge single shot to try out

[Purple Patrick 638]

Any of the vapers out there who want to exchange juice and knowledge definetly bring your setups. I know m and atleast another guy will be there comparing builds

[RecessedFilter 222]

Well apparently I may have to work this weekend so I won't be going on my canoe trip. If I don't go, I should be able to come out.

[DeerSlayer 241]

Those are all my thoughts and concerns as well. Frankly I don't know if he could do all he's supposed to.

 

Think it's going to be a "no" for this event.

As long as he is well behaved and can follow direction without screwing around, (obviously for safety reasons, never mind the guns... the throwers are what i would worry more about him getting hurt by) if you think so I say bring him. But most kids his age cant sit still for 5 minutes yet, never mind 3 hours. Its your call you know his personality we don't. I had my nephew out in the treestand at 9 he figited around the entire time. Two hours was the max for him.

[Agent_Smith 1]

I'll be there unless its pouring. 

[ogfarmer 138]

How is he with all the sailor talk?