Shotgun Shootout! Sept 6th at Clinton WMA

[Sota 1,191]

How is he with all the sailor talk?

he likes ships fine.

[DeerSlayer 241]

he likes ships fine.

Lol, then he will fit right in, Arrrrrg!

[RecessedFilter 222]

With 4 or 5 throwers already, I'll probably leave mine at home this time.

 

I will probably be bringing a few C&R guns that will be for sale. A rare Mosin 28/30, an M38 Mosin (carbine very similar to an M44 but does not have a bayonet), and a Spanish FR-8 (a nice little bolt-action carbine that shoots .308, measures 38'' long, and has a flashider..this thing is cool!). I have COE's, just bring cash and your FID.

[DeerSlayer 241]

I just checked the weather it looks like its not supposed to rain until around 4pm according to News 12 so that seems promising.

[HBecwithFn7 296]

I just checked the weather it looks like its not supposed to rain until around 4pm according to News 12 so that seems promising.

 

Yes, my forecast is now saying "PM Thunderstorms..." 

[ogfarmer 138]

[Shoot! 0]

Looks like we have a full house. Should be a good day out. See you gents tomorrow morning!

[illy 1]

Nice. My morning just cleared up, so I should be there with some clays, 20 & 12 gauge shells, Maverick bantam youth 20ga and ATI pump 12ga.

 

Sota: I'm bringing my Marlin 60 and Ruger Blackhawk air rifle as well.

If you're son comes, we can head over to the rifle/rimfire range and let him do some plinking, if you want.

[BlueLineFish 615]

Just got ordered for 4hrs so I'm definitely out. Won't be out of work till 11.

[illy 1]

^ At least you continue to have the most accurate member title line on NJGF.

[Sota 1,191]

Alpo: thanks... but he's not coming.

[illy 1]

Nice. My morning just cleared up.

 

Or not... 

 

ugh

[Sota 1,191]

good times.

I need to practice more and get my form down.

[Damjan 73]

Good to see everyone today.

 

Sweltering heat today, but i d rather be warm then frozen.

 

Again this metup proves to be educational. I tried a Franchi Affinity today. Very light and soft shooter.

[ogfarmer 138]

Yeah turnout was huge today even with the hot humid weather, I think there was 35 forums members at peak and 3 Auto throwers and 1 manual thrower. It was a safe and fun day. It was also great to see some new people come out. See you guys either later this month or October.

 

Heres a few pics I took later in the morning after some left.

 

[DeerSlayer 241]

Had a great time! Good turnout! Glad to be home in central air though for sure. Thanks to everyone that came for a great day. Now I want a Saiga12 after shooting one! Appreciate the opportunity to do so thanks again.

 

[Malice4you 627]

Had a great time today. Thank you everyone who brought throwers. As always, it was great to see the regulars as well as new faces. Despite the heat and humidity, this was the biggest group I have seen at one of these events. I am glad the rain and storms held off, weather map looks like some nasty little storms went by in the last hour.

 

Hope to see you all again next time.

[Scrappy 0]

Had a great first time.  Looking forward to the next one.  Thanks everybody. 

[Shoot! 0]

Gents. Thanks to all for coming. I personally had a great time. My shoulder is a little raw but I think you guys made an addict out of me. Thanks again for all the tips and tricks.

[RecessedFilter 222]

Great shootout! It was great seeing everyone since I haven't shot for the past two months. Nice meeting the new guys and putting faces to NJGF usernames. I will be making another shootout for end of September but I won't be able to attend, I will be in Puerto Rico on vacation for 2 weeks. White sand beaches, visiting relatives, swimming under waterfalls in the only rainforest in the United States…ahhh yes. So have fun in Jersey everyone

 

Also, there is talk for a LVSC meet-up that will most likely be in mid October so be on the lookout for it.

[Krdshrk 3,877]

Man it was a scorcher today!  Thanks for those who brought throwers and clays.  Unfortunately I was working late last night and wasn't able to hit up Dick's for clays.  Next time.

 

My dad had fun.  His first shot was a hit... I think we can partially thank my 930 JM

 

But now - what you've been waiting for... the pics!

 

Album Link:

http://imgur.com/a/28Mvc

 

 

A select few shots:

[HBecwithFn7 296]

Had an absolutely great time there, and it was fantastic to see such a great turnout! I look forward to the next one, either later this month, or in November when I return from my semi-annual Florida trip.

 

 

However, One caution to all.  

 

Please be sure to  bring food, water, whatever with you, especially on a hot, muggy day like this was. I hereby confess to all that you came very close to calling EMS for me. I made the mistake of not eating  breakfast or drinking anything this morning, before I left for the range (so I wouldn't have to Pee), and I forgot to pack some water and/or snacks. It isn't usually  a problem for me, but combined with the heat/humidity, and the perspiration, and having to "stand up" a lot, plus the Blood pressure medication I'm on, things got ugly fast. I felt myself starting to go down.  Thankfully, I was not shooting at the time. I almost dropped right there on the range (i.e. fainted). Had "Ed" (I believe ) not been there to let me sit on the tailgate of his car, I would have. Thank You very much.   I know when my BP gets artificially low like that I have to sit or lie down for a bit. You may have noticed I "disappeared" for a few minutes. I went back to my car and laid down on the middle bench for 5 min, and all was well again. I took it easy after that, and drank some of Igor's water (Thank you also... ).   After I left, I went to the Bagelsmiith Deil and had a full lunch, and some Gatorade, and all was right. No further issues... Just a little tired. Will get a good night sleep tonight.
  

Lesson well learned. I will bring water and snacks a plenty next time. And I'll bring some drinks for everyone.  

 

Look forward to the next shootout.

 

Regards,
HB

[DeerSlayer 241]

I brought a cooler of cold water for everyone to drink. Next time I will take it out of my truck with a sign on it that says " im cold drink me!"

[Candyman87 10]

Glad you guys had a good time, wish I could've made it!

 

That being said, sign me up for the next one!

[HBecwithFn7 296]

I brought a cooler of cold water for everyone to drink. Next time I will take it out of my truck with a sign on it that says " im cold drink me!"

 

I don't believe this was a "temperature" (of the drinks) issue, but more a "volume" issue (i.e. low BP = less blood volume to the brain). Drinking some water brought the volume back up again). Also sitting/lying down re-distributes blood volume to the brain a bit.  It's happened to me before if, for example, I rise from bed too quickly after a night's sleep. So when I wake up I'll just sit on the bed for a few moments and let my body "equalize" before standing up.

[DeerSlayer 241]

I don't believe this was a "temperature" (of the drinks) issue, but more a "volume" issue (i.e. low BP = less blood volume to the brain). Drinking some water brought the volume back up again). Also sitting/lying down re-distributes blood volume to the brain a bit. It's happened to me before if, for example, I rise from bed too quickly after a night's sleep. So when I wake up I'll just sit on the bed for a few moments and let my body "equalize" before standing up.

Mrs. DeerSlayer has issues with getting light headed if she stands up too fast as well . Something to do with blood pressure for her, according to the doctors she works with. Hypo-static-ortho-tension is the clinical term I believe.

 

No doubt if your really thirsty on a day like today even a bottle of piss warm water tastes like a $6 bottle of Voss

 

[Sell682 1]

Wow looks like a missed a good one ... Hope to catch you all next time.

[HBecwithFn7 296]

Mrs. DeerSlayer has issues with getting light headed if she stands up too fast as well . Something to do with blood pressure for her, according to the doctors she works with. No doubt if your really thirsty on a day like today even a bottle of piss warm water tastes like a $6 bottle of Voss

 

Voss, indeed!   With Bubbles!!!  :D

[HBecwithFn7 296]

Here is the Mayo Clinic article on it:   Orthostatic Hypotension  

[Sota 1,191]

next time, we'll do an Ice Bucket Challenge on Arnold.