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Fun Shoot By State Discussion Gate => Discussions By States => North Carolina Fun Shooting Events => Topic started by: Country Squire on February 25, 2011, 05:21:50 PM
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Hi,
I am located in Wake Forest and just seeing who else on here might be residing in the great state of North Carolina.
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mark one in the foothills, where the pavement ends in NC
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Hi guys, i'm near Charlotte.. i'll bet there will be quite a few who chime in on this, if they see it. Jeff
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mr007s and JonnyReb,
Good to hear from folks in NC. I hope we can build some interest and get the attention of other folks in NC. Who knows, maybe we can get some groups together and do some shooting.
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Well there will be a nice shoot in may at Genes residence.. http://www.gatewaytoairguns.org/GTA/index.php/topic,8550.0.html (http://www.gatewaytoairguns.org/GTA/index.php/topic,8550.0.html)
This will be one you might not want to miss. Also, i shoot sometimes on the 50/100 yard range at Uwharrie nat'l forest, which is maybe halfway from me to you. It's a newer facility, in the middle of a beautiful 25,000 acres and on the weekdays not a soul is there. It's absolutely deserted everytime i go on a mon-thursday.You and anybody else could meet out there sometime, it would be a great place for a group shoot and it's in the center of the state.
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I'm in Raleigh - North Raleigh (near Falls Lake) to be precise.
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J-Reb,
Thanks for the heads up. I will definitely be in attendance.
Jack, I'm probably within a couple miles of you.
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I'm in Hillsborough, just west of Durham.
JMJ
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Lexington NC not to far from jonnyreb there, Thanks David
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:o "Reb looks behind him".. ;)
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Man, there are quite a few folks from NC on here. I would definitely like to try to put together a group shoot at some point. For you folks in the RTP and the area around it I have a reasonably good backyard range (tops out at 25 yards though) set up on my property that can accommodate 5-6 folks on the firing line at a time. I am out there pretty much as often as weather and chores permit and would be more than happy to have folks come out and shoot.
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Valdese NC. as in some of those stupid tv commercials you might have seen on tv. "VALDESE!"
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most of you may already know but a reminder that there is an online fun match of about any configuration you can imagine on this wonderful site. an organized shoot in person would be fun. let me encourage you to participate in the online honor matches too. some of them aren't very busy and could use our support, besides it's fun and good practice.
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Valdese NC. as in some of those stupid tv commercials you might have seen on tv. "VALDESE!"
LOL oh yes, i know the ones.. :)
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Randleman NC Along side of the Deep River
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Lenoir, NC
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Lenoir, NC
Hello neighbor. ;D
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Kings Mountain near Gastonia
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Lattimore, near Kings Mountain and Gastonia on the other side of Shelby.
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Lexington,N.C.here cross the woods from Rocker.Sounds Good to me,I'm in!Ernie
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Just dropped in cause I knew my Buddy David(Rocker1) was from N.C., Look's like you all have more guy's than we do here in S.W. Ohio for our fun shoot's, you guy's need to have a get together for sure!!!
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Ok I have just got off the phone with Art a friend of mine and he is talking about having a shoot here in Lexington and was checking on anyone interested. Nothing been set yet but may have a indoor shoot.Let me know who would be interested as he may set up more shoots when we ess the interest.Thanks and tight groups,Ernie
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Well i'm game for that with a little notice :)
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i'm in if schedule and $ allow.
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Me too !
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I'm in as well.
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I am in King NC and looking for a 5m or 10m shoot to participate in or I would like to try to sponsor something. Are you familiar with any groups that do such things.
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My "other" home has a mailing address of Zirconia, but it is on the NC/SC line south of Hendersonville, and not near anything in particular. One of God's most beautiful places on Earth.
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I'm in Willow Spring, east of Fuquay-Varina and south of Raleigh.
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Gastonia. Interested in starting an airgun shooting facility. Just need land and money! LOL
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Charlotte,I just joined here this week.
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i just joined this week also ;D im in Maiden between newton and lincolnton.
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north carolina here.
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I'm in Charlotte , maybe one day we can get some guys together at my place for some shooting.I have a nice piece of land with a long clearing for some long shots .
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Itpro welcome to the club. And hope we can all hook up some time,Ernie
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Itpro welcome to the club. And hope we can all hook up some time,Ernie
Thanks and I do look forward to meeting you and others.I just found "air guns" ( I actually never knew this world existed) and I'm trying to learn as much as I can.
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I'm in Raleigh! I have about 50yds in my backyard range. I'd host a shoot but the neighbors wouldn't appreciate it.
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i say if its your yard theyll get over it if its legal. Welcome BTW
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i just joined this week also ;D im in Maiden between newton and lincolnton.
Welcome neighbor. I'm only about 30 minutes away. ;D
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i say if its your yard theyll get over it if its legal. Welcome BTW
Depending on the angle I choose I can get about 200 yards longs way without any issue , since most shoot within 75yardsI'd say I'll be ok.
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fayetteville, n.c. here
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i say if its your yard theyll get over it if its legal. Welcome BTW
Thanks for the welcome!
Is there any outline for the airgun shooting laws here in NC? If there is it's not easy to find... it's almost like they hide it intentionally so they can give you a fine.
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Harrisburg, NC part of the time.
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Harrisburg, NC part of the time.
I'm in Harrisburg as well.
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Hello to all,
I am fairly new to air guns, I recently purchased a G1 extreme, then a crosman titan VP, bought and returned a Benjamin NP all weather stock and I now have a TX 200 mark III which I have been enjoying and hitting most anything I want. I am in the Raleigh area and would enjoy shooting somewhere locally….My name is Mike.
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Hello to all,
I am fairly new to air guns, I recently purchased a G1 extreme, then a crosman titan VP, bought and returned a Benjamin NP all weather stock and I now have a TX 200 mark III which I have been enjoying and hitting most anything I want. I am in the Raleigh area and would enjoy shooting somewhere locally….My name is Mike.
Welcome Mike! We're about 2.5 hours away if not I would invite you over for some shooting.This is a great forum to be on you can learn everything you will ever need to know about airguns here,we have many pros that post regularly.
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Hello to all,
I am fairly new to air guns, I recently purchased a G1 extreme, then a crosman titan VP, bought and returned a Benjamin NP all weather stock and I now have a TX 200 mark III which I have been enjoying and hitting most anything I want. I am in the Raleigh area and would enjoy shooting somewhere locally….My name is Mike.
Hey neighbor! I like in northwest Raleigh near RDU! Ever go to the range in holly springs?
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Welcome Mike. i'm close to hickory NC. lot of members on here from NC.
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I am just down the road from Chad in SC
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Hey to all North Carolinians! I appreciate all of the welcome responses. It took me a while to get back to the GTA forum's forgot my password and user ID, lol! Anyhow, I have been covertly plinking whenever possible. ***I have been shooting my TX200 .22 caliber and have successfully zeroed my scope (4x16x50 Leapers mildot). I know I have the AG bug when I am shooting old vitamin capsules from 60 feet! I also enjoy shooting tum's tablets or the caps off of bottled water containers. So far, the TX enjoys JSB diablo exacts 1030g and RWS super points 14.5.
Look forward to any thoughts or comments about the TX, pellets or shooting sometime.
PS I am a member at eagle one and the wake county sheriff gun facility in apex. I would enjoy shooting openly in a backyard environment and try out the 50-75yd range to test for accuracy.
Mike
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Hey to all North Carolinians! I appreciate all of the welcome responses. It took me a while to get back to the GTA forum's forgot my password and user ID, lol! Anyhow, I have been covertly plinking whenever possible. ***I have been shooting my TX200 .22 caliber and have successfully zeroed my scope (4x16x50 Leapers mildot). I know I have the AG bug when I am shooting old vitamin capsules from 60 feet! I also enjoy shooting tum's tablets or the caps off of bottled water containers. So far, the TX enjoys JSB diablo exacts 1030g and RWS super points 14.5.
Look forward to any thoughts or comments about the TX, pellets or shooting sometime.
PS I am a member at eagle one and the wake county sheriff gun facility in apex. I would enjoy shooting openly in a backyard environment and try out the 50-75yd range to test for accuracy.
Mike
I was just at the wake county range last weekend, nice range. I just got my range card but now that that's over with I plan on going very frequently now haha
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I just joined the forum, located in Louisburg, NC, about 25 miles NNE of Raleigh.
Dave
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Hey everyone! Asheville NC here.
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welcome ;D neighbor. i'm between morganton and hickory.
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Hey everyone! Asheville NC here.
I'm in Mills River...20 minutes down the road from you. Just joined yesterday.
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cool , more N.C guys are showing up around here. I wonder how many are within 30 mins of Charlotte ?
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Hello,
I'm in NW Raleigh and most of my shooting is limited to 24' inside...wife really loves that. Glad to know there are other air gunners in the area. Local shops would make one think there are none. Anyone suggest shops that show some interest in air guns? JPH
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Morganton here!!
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Morganton here!!
just down the road neighbor. ;D valdese
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Welcome all new members hope one day we can get a place here to shoot. Friend of mine is still looking for a indoor place for a 10 meter shoot,and I will help when he finds one. Soon as we score we will let ya know till then keep shootin' Ernie
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Morganton here!!
just down the road neighbor. ;D valdese
Over the hill in Lenoir
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Morganton here!!
good deal
just down the road neighbor. ;D valdese
Over the hill in Lenoir
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Iam in Eden NC 27288 just getting into shooting ,,I ve had a .22 BSA for several years ,,Getting ready to order a HW50s
and send it to Rob Hawkins for a full tune ...If some of the NC people wana get together and do some shooting my family has several building that are 150' long with heat/AC we currently have a range set up in the basement of a building with paper targets and spinning targets we shooting at 80' at this one, good fun when its cold out lmk is anyone wants to come up and shoot
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Iam in Eden NC 27288 just getting into shooting ,,I ve had a .22 BSA for several years ,,Getting ready to order a HW50s
and send it to Rob Hawkins for a full tune ...If some of the NC people wana get together and do some shooting my family has several building that are 150' long with heat/AC we currently have a range set up in the basement of a building with paper targets and spinning targets we shooting at 80' at this one, good fun when its cold out lmk is anyone wants to come up and shoot
sounds like a great idea to me
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I am in Brevard NC. Joined a couple weeks ago and have already gotten advice from a couple of NC guys like IT Pro. He's a good guy gave me great advice and has one crazy NP Tech Force 87. Anyways i look forward viewing all your post and possibly hooking up for a shoot. ; 8)
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Guys,
I'm in the Raleigh area. It would be great to be able to arrange to have shooting events and maybe even form a club or several clubs in the future!
It would probably be most practical to form clubs based on the location of members, rather than trying to form one large group.
The local/regional clubs could always form a larger organization later on.
Dave
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Morganton here!!
good deal
just down the road neighbor. ;D valdese
Over the hill in Lenoir
Formally Sawmills But now Delaware but I visit relitives several time a year in NC
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Sawmills :D ;D definitely had to have been a local to know sawmills. :D ;D
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Beech Mountain, NC checking in.
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Beech Mountain, NC checking in.
Wow. worked a many a day up there. hate working up there in the winter though. you live on beech mtn?
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Sawmills :D ;D definitely had to have been a local to know sawmills. :D ;D
Yea: my aunt still lives there. My sister is in Rhodhiss by the "dang"
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Full time resident.
Beech Mountain, NC checking in.
Wow. worked a many a day up there. hate working up there in the winter though. you live on beech mtn?
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Sawmills :D ;D definitely had to have been a local to know sawmills. :D ;D
Yea: my aunt still lives there. My sister is in Rhodhiss by the "dang"
I also have an aunt that lives near the end of sawmills rd. on the granite falls side
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Sawmills :D ;D definitely had to have been a local to know sawmills. :D ;D
Yea: my aunt still lives there. My sister is in Rhodhiss by the "dang"
I also have an aunt that lives near the end of sawmills rd. on the granite falls side
My aunt is at the top of the hill across from the little store (Harris superette?)
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Jacksonville, NC.
Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune
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Richmond County bout 10 minutes from South Carolina.
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Weaverville here just north of Asheville sitting on the big hill!
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I'm in Weaverville myself! There's so many of us here. gotta get together sometime this year.
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I'm in Weaverville myself! There's so many of us here. gotta get together sometime this year.
We can! When spring gets here I would love to have a backyard plinker!
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Works for me. I've been seriously considering hosting something come spring. I've got plenty of room and no nieghbors.
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I got a good indoor place if anyone wants to come up and shoot
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where you located Mike? i like shooting indoors. ;D
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where you located Mike? i like shooting indoors. ;D
Iam in Eden NC 27288 we got a 100' shooting lane indoors..lots of paper targets,spinners and knockdown targets
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I'm near hickory nc. That's probably a little too far. I was hoping you were closer.
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I have been thinking about a get together at my place for a fun shoot, eat, meet and greet. I have up to 300yds. to shoot without anything to worry about. I am busy alot of weekends with our youth from church and trying to figure out a time plus trying to figure out how I would set up shooting ranges to accomadate everyone. Let me know if you might be interested in a 1 or 2 day fun shoot and I will see what I can do.
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you know i'm in buddy. ;D you just need some room. and you got that. maybe put out some targets of different sorts and ranges. most will bring their own table. ;D
"if you build it, they will come." :D :D ;D
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you know i'm in buddy. ;D you just need some room. and you got that. maybe put out some targets of different sorts and ranges. most will bring their own table. ;D
"if you build it, they will come." :D :D ;D
I'm counting on you being here. Just have to figure when and how. I would like to talk with Gene and maybe do a fun shoot here along with the one he does. Maybe in the fall or spring opposite of his. Same rules and set-up to a tee with camping, eating, whatever etc.
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hello everyone. I have been into airgunning for a while now and really enjoy it. My name is Ken. Im mostly into small game hunting (squirrel, crows, etc.). I live in the Raleigh area and would love to find a local friend to shoot with. I just sold my aa tx200 and got a new aa s510. This is my first pcp and im loving it!!! If there are any local guys shoot me a e-mail and maby we can get together. As for the above post, I would be very interested in attending a fun shoot.
Thanks......Ken
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hello everyone. I have been into airgunning for a while now and really enjoy it. My name is Ken. Im mostly into small game hunting (squirrel, crows, etc.). I live in the Raleigh area and would love to find a local friend to shoot with. I just sold my aa tx200 and got a new aa s510. This is my first pcp and im loving it!!! If there are any local guys shoot me a e-mail and maby we can get together. As for the above post, I would be very interested in attending a fun shoot.
Thanks......Ken
I live in raleigh near the airport just off highway 70. I'd love to meet up and shoot! You ever visit the wake county range in apex? They're mostly firearms guys but it's an excellent range and I have a blast shooting all my guns, PBs or airguns. Let me know and maybe we can work something out.
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We live in Concord NC, just north of Charlotte. We have our airgun repair business, the Airgun Artisans web site, and also Airgun Hobbyist Magazine.
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Thanks for the welcome!
Is there any outline for the airgun shooting laws here in NC? If there is it's not easy to find... it's almost like they hide it intentionally so they can give you a fine.
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A few years ago I applied for a handgun purchase permit in Wake county. At that time they gave me a handful of papers with various gun laws. Amongst them were a few things concerning airguns. If you are shooting on your property (or others with proof of permission) and the pellets do not leave the property, AND the velocity is 600 FPS or less it is legal to shoot an airgun in close proximity to houses and roads. Over 600 FPS and they are classed with firearms as to where you can shoot. Had a deputy sheriff stop by one day while we were shooting. Once he was sure we had pellet guns and not ".22's" he was happy and went on his way. Didn't check the velocity though. Other counties may be different.
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Thanks for the welcome!
Is there any outline for the airgun shooting laws here in NC? If there is it's not easy to find... it's almost like they hide it intentionally so they can give you a fine.
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A few years ago I applied for a handgun purchase permit in Wake county. At that time they gave me a handful of papers with various gun laws. Amongst them were a few things concerning airguns. If you are shooting on your property (or others with proof of permission) and the pellets do not leave the property, AND the velocity is 600 FPS or less it is legal to shoot an airgun in close proximity to houses and roads. Over 600 FPS and they are classed with firearms as to where you can shoot. Had a deputy sheriff stop by one day while we were shooting. Once he was sure we had pellet guns and not ".22's" he was happy and went on his way. Didn't check the velocity though. Other counties may be different.
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Sounds like a county ordinance for sure. It is not a NC law to my knowledge. I think it airs on common sense when shooting just like powder guns...............know your backdrop!
Obviously the quieter your gun the least attention you draw. That said, I shot a frozen 1 liter plastic bottle yesterday in my hood and it sounded like a .22 rim fire when it impacted the bottle! Surprised me to say the least.
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In Zebulon...checking in!
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A few years ago I applied for a handgun purchase permit in Wake county. At that time they gave me a handful of papers with various gun laws. Amongst them were a few things concerning airguns. If you are shooting on your property (or others with proof of permission) and the pellets do not leave the property, AND the velocity is 600 FPS or less it is legal to shoot an airgun in close proximity to houses and roads. Over 600 FPS and they are classed with firearms as to where you can shoot. Had a deputy sheriff stop by one day while we were shooting. Once he was sure we had pellet guns and not ".22's" he was happy and went on his way. Didn't check the velocity though. Other counties may be different.
I doubt if NC has their cops carrying chronographs to measure pellet or BB gun velocities ;-)
The bottom line is - Shoot safe, shoot smart, don't P.O. the neighbors, no alcohol before or during shooting . . . If the cops show up, be friendly and invite them to give it a try (low-powered gun), offer them a cold drink and a couple of Hot Dogs . . . Problem solved 99% of the time !
Dave
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it took me the longest time to get used to my mrod being so quiet. it gives the perception that it's barely shooting because of it being quiet. with out a chrony and someone unfamiliar with a shrouded pcp, most would think it's shooting maybe 300 fps. ;D
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Holly Springs, checkin' in!
-Sean
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Welcome Sean!
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Hello from the sailing capital of NC: Oriental, on the Nuse.
Doug
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Hello from the sailing capital of NC: Oriental, on the Nuse.
Doug
Welcome Doug! That near Bath???? Well I may be off geographically on that one!LOL. But a warm welcome from God's country here in the NC Mountains!
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For those wanting a get together, don't forget the GTA fun shoot is May 4-6th in Benton SC.
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Wake Forest for me ;)
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Arden here... (just South of Asheville)
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Arden here... (just South of Asheville)
Welcome. My office is in Skyland.....well, Asheville, but they consider it Skyland.
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I'm off Mills Gap Rd where the old Brookwood Golf course used to be...
that sounded totally southern didn't it?
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No worse than " Jes a little ways on by the old burned out Wallace barn, go left by culvert 42, an foller the ole Jackson road for a bit. Ya caint miss it!"
Yup, I've actually gotten directions like that since moving out here to the boonies. Love it ;D ;D
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Certainly we North Carolinians have a way of talking! I was born and raised right outside of Greensboro area and never heard the term, "You'ins" until I moved to the mountains! What a term that is ;D
Gotta love the south! Your not a true North Carolinian unless you can eat liver pudding either! All else are Yanks! 8)
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Guess I'll never be a true Southerner then... ;D
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No worse than " Jes a little ways on by the old burned out Wallace barn, go left by culvert 42, an foller the ole Jackson road for a bit. Ya caint miss it!"
Yup, I've actually gotten directions like that since moving out here to the boonies. Love it ;D ;D
lol even better is giving someone directions like that. especially someone out of state. :D :D ;D guess i am a simple man that i can humor myself :D :D :D
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aack73,
What can you tell me about your trophies in your avatar?
Look like WSK trophies to me...
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1997 ccs national champ light weight super bike and gt3.
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1997 ccs national champ light weight super bike and gt3.
In that case I'm sure you've made quite a few trips through the dragons tail
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Congrats! That's awesome. I was involved in CCS/AMA between '97 and 2000. I used to live in Chicago and ran "Profile Motorsports Services". It was a chassis/suspension shop. We did lots of the midwest races, but didn't venture out to the left or right coasts. I had a rider named Todd Fowler who was a 600ss/sb rider. He did really well. Once he stopped racing, it was too hard for me to do it all by myself. In fact, me and Max McAllister (Traxxion Dynamics) started at the same time. We hung out at Race Tech in CA a lot and became friends. He's a good guy.
But now, I'm just building bikes for fun. Working on a boardtrack-style bike now. It'll be built for the parkway... fully rigid, single cyl, super simple, etc.
Again, awesome job!
BTW, what did you ride in Light Weight SB?
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i had the trickest nt650 around. only thing honda was the crank, cases, frame, swing arm. f2 front end, adjustable triple tree, marchesini wheels, set of flat slide keihin's, carbon tank, full body work (unpainted) kiyo watanabe in CA built the engine to my liking (not a big bore and lots of rpm's). i put a lot of time and $$$ into that one. man do i miss that bike it was so much fun. ;D ;D
i know Max, he used to come talk to me some. he always cracked on my suspension (super soft) and wanted to change it. lol :D ;D those were the good ole days. ;D
@ Pyr0Monk3y never been on the dragon. did a lot of street racing on 181. luckily i lived through it. after they talked me into start racing, i stopped riding like an idiot on the road. i get into it too much. i couldn't take a casual ride through the dragon or any other road as such. after about 3 turns it would be on like donkey kong. and knowing this i avoid putting myself in that situation for my own safety reasons. like taking an alcoholic to the bar for "A" beer. lol :D :D ;D just don't work out that way.
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That's funny! Max was like that with EVERYONE! As an example... I had my rider on 8kg/m fork springs on his F2 and he LOVED them. Max would always start with 9.5's! Regardless of the bike, weight of rider, etc... I tried everything on that bike and Todd liked his set up soft too.
As for the Dragon, there are TONS of local roads around Asheville that are as good or better... and no one knows about them. Nothing like going all the way to the Dragon and having to share it with vacationing mini-vans and Harley riders (not that I have anything against mini-vans...) ;D
Sorry everyone... back to air guns. Digression over.
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I'm also new to the area, and distance is measured differently!
'A couple of miles', could mean 5!
'Follow that road out to the end'...could mean 20+!
'Take a right at Chreech's Four Corners'...but there is no sign!
But I love it down here, stopping, asking for directions might take a few minutes more, everyone asks where I'm from, where I live now, just want to know if they have 'kin' near me, but I'm assured of getting directions to a good fishing pond/lake!
filteredsoul, funny you mentioned an old boardtrack style bike, I was just reminiscing with an old carnival motordrome stunt rider...in the show, I used to ride an old Scout in a motordrome.
He's still doing it, as the STAR Rider, he rides an old Chief!
Yeah, I used to race too, up at Louden NH, (just regional) before it was a 'Bike Week' for T&A!
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In my case, when someone asks you where you're from and you say "Chicago", I get one of 2 responses...
The first is: Cool! What's it like with all those people? Did you ever go to Cubs/Bulls/Sox games?...
The second is: "dang" Yankee! Movin' down here an takin all our jobs!
So now, if I'm asked, and I sense that I'm being judged, I'll just say "Jackson County."
Don't know where Jackson County is -or if it exists, but they usually don't either. They just say "oh yeah..."
Nice, generic answer.
Fishbone, the old carnival rider wasn't "Lucky" Lott was it? THAT dude is a LEGEND! All those guys rode Indians -usually Scouts. They were easier to ride no-handed. (more stable) The frame geometry was different from the Harleys and were the preferred bike for spheres of death, crashing thru flaming walls, etc.
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filteredsoul, I think Lucky was out of Canada.
We all used different stage names when 'roaming' outside our territory.
My buddy was 'Jay Lightning' and I was his halfbreed brother 'Johnny Lightning'!
Native American headbands, war hoops, we played it up!
My favorite trick was standing on the seat...facing backwards! Could do it without thinking, you wouldn't believe how easy they are for trick riding.
As far as the Dam Yankee...you know the difference between a Yankee and a DAM Yankee?
A Yankee comes down her, fishes, hunts, drink some shine and goes home...a dam Yankee doesn't leave!
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That's AWESOME!
I have a book at home that profiles some of the more "colorful" characters from the old motorcycle days... Lucky Lee was one of them, of course Evel Knievel, and others...
I love that old stuff.
As for the Yankees... So far I'm one of the DAM kind...
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Not to be in competition or trying to lure folks from the GTA. But I have started a NC Airgunners forum to work in conjunction with this great forum to demographically make the NC contingent much stronger. Back in 2008 myself with a few visionary type folks started a WNC Airgun Club. Around 20 members but did not survive due to the economy. I have since then decided to get the area revived through a NC specific forum to give those GTA members here a more localized place to share ideas and meets. This site is not and will not be a substitute for the GTA which is the best site on the net. It is a sub forum you might say to go to once in a while to get NC people up and meeting.
So here is the link and please join if you wish, if not and you care not to, that is okay as well.
http://ncairgunners.freeforums.org/index.php (http://ncairgunners.freeforums.org/index.php)
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I live in Willow Spring, which is just south of Raleigh.
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Not to be in competition or trying to lure folks from the GTA. But I have started a NC Airgunners forum to work in conjunction with this great forum to demographically make the NC contingent much stronger. Back in 2008 myself with a few visionary type folks started a WNC Airgun Club. Around 20 members but did not survive due to the economy. I have since then decided to get the area revived through a NC specific forum to give those GTA members here a more localized place to share ideas and meets. This site is not and will not be a substitute for the GTA which is the best site on the net. It is a sub forum you might say to go to once in a while to get NC people up and meeting.
So here is the link and please join if you wish, if not and you care not to, that is okay as well.
http://ncairgunners.freeforums.org/index.php (http://ncairgunners.freeforums.org/index.php)
i'm in. ;D i think forums are like guns. i got room for several. no diss to the gta. i think we all love this place. bunch of great individuals on here. ;D
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Not to be in competition or trying to lure folks from the GTA. But I have started a NC Airgunners forum to work in conjunction with this great forum to demographically make the NC contingent much stronger. Back in 2008 myself with a few visionary type folks started a WNC Airgun Club. Around 20 members but did not survive due to the economy. I have since then decided to get the area revived through a NC specific forum to give those GTA members here a more localized place to share ideas and meets. This site is not and will not be a substitute for the GTA which is the best site on the net. It is a sub forum you might say to go to once in a while to get NC people up and meeting.
So here is the link and please join if you wish, if not and you care not to, that is okay as well.
http://ncairgunners.freeforums.org/index.php (http://ncairgunners.freeforums.org/index.php)
i'm in. ;D i think forums are like guns. i got room for several. no diss to the gta. i think we all love this place. bunch of great individuals on here. ;D
I too have several forums I am a member to get the broad range of postings. I think that is great to have so many resources. Hopefully, the NC folks will jump in and make THEIR geographic specific site a great one too. Glad to have you aack73 and thank you for agreeing to be a moderator on this newly created forum as well.
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I did go ahead and get the domain purchased. The site may be offline for up to 12 hours until the DNS resets to the new name of:
www.NCAirgunners.com (http://www.NCAirgunners.com)
In the meantime, please think of what areas we need to concentrate on and provide to members.
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www.NCAirgunners.com (http://www.NCAirgunners.com) is up and running with the dedicated domain. ;D
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LexAir in lexington would love to have a local shoot emup
Art
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wish i had a better place for it, i would do it myself. my previous residence would have been perfect. ;D but now i'm on the side of a hill and barely even have a yard. ;D
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LexAir in lexington would love to have a local shoot emup
Art
Great area plus some good BBQ!
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Charlotte, NC
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Dedicated to NC Airgunners! Not to replace this site but to compliment it in a more precise geographic way!
www.ncairgunners.com (http://www.ncairgunners.com)
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Just moved to concord also joined the new nc forum. Nice site and looking forward to shooting with others in NC and will be glad to help with a shoot.
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Hello from Sampson County. Was given my first air rifle....Crosman 760 in the early 70's. Still have it and it still shoots great. Just registered on the NC forum.
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7 members strong so far for the NC Airgunners! Hopefully more will come on board! :D
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Howdy from Boone, where the summers are great and the winters are, ahhh not so great. Lucky I love snow and have a Subaru lol
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Howdy from Boone, where the summers are great and the winters are, ahhh not so great. Lucky I love snow and have a Subaru lol
You have to have a AWD or 4WD living in these mountains! My wife just bought a 2012 Subaru Outback Limited the other day! These are nice cars/wagons for sure. I still like my Toyota Sequoia for sure!
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BTW Lee-
Check out the NC dedicated forum as well. Does not replace this well established site...............only compliments it by localizing the NC contingent!
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Hi ya
Those new Subaru's are nice! I found out, that depending on a snowplow to get home, still didn't get you down the driveway. I will be sure to check out that forum.
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Picking up members now due to posting on various airgun sites! We are up to 15 now! Keep them coming. ;D
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20 members and counting! ;D
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I didn't realize that there was that many people in NC let alone airgunners. ;D ;D 8)
CDT
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lol, come on now Charlie :D :D ;D ;D
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Update-
The new NC specific site (www.ncairgunners.com (http://www.ncairgunners.com)) is now upgraded to have a few more options. If you register please remember the foillowing: what ever e-mail you use a confirmation link will be sent to that address for you to link to to get signed in! It is confusing with the ads and the ad on the confirmation link but there is nothing I can do about that ad or the ad on the site even with paying premium service. This is how they are able to offer a free site for the most part.
Thank you-
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28 total to date and would love to see more NC Airgunners join!
www.ncairgunners.com (http://www.ncairgunners.com)
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30 strong now before October! If your in NC and airgun and want to join for localized airgun potential please go to:
www.ncairgunners.com (http://www.ncairgunners.com)
We are not a replacement for this wonderful site. We are just localizing the contigent for the NC airgunners.
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34 and growing.
If your a NC airgunner please give us a look-
www.ncairgunners.com (http://www.ncairgunners.com)
Thank you-
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NC contigent still growing...............a few other staters and that is A-OK! Keep joining folks. Hopefully we can organize a get together when spring gets here for a shoot. Things crept up on us this year on such short timing.
www.ncairgunners.com (http://www.ncairgunners.com)
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53 members so far. Keep joining NC folks!
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Another NC shooter here, I am in Fayetteville. Chris
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Welcome Chris. ;D
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I'M JUST OUT OF CHARLOTTE IN YORK S.C.WOULD LOVE TO GET TOGETHER AND SHOOT.
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I'M JUST OUT OF CHARLOTTE IN YORK S.C.WOULD LOVE TO GET TOGETHER AND SHOOT.
Sure but can you stop yelling, you're hurting my ears.
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Hi, my name is Scott Allen and I'm in Raleigh.
I am starting a local club and would like to generate interest in a field target match I have scheduled for March 16 in the Raleigh area.
I can be reached by email at scott at thagc.com if you'd like to get on the club email list.
Anyone who would like to help out and/or participate please get in touch.
Thanks,
Scott
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welcome to the GTA Scott. ;D
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I'm RDU local. I don't think I can get many pellets through those small FT target holes with my BAM B26, but I'm willing to give it a try. Where are you thinking of holding the match?
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I'm RDU local. I don't think I can get many pellets through those small FT target holes with my BAM B26, but I'm willing to give it a try. Where are you thinking of holding the match?
I'm RDU local as well. I'd love to organize a shoot but I'm not sure where.
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I'm RDU local. I don't think I can get many pellets through those small FT target holes with my BAM B26, but I'm willing to give it a try. Where are you thinking of holding the match?
We have a location for certain just north of Clayton and we are planning on March 16th as the date. We also have alead on a location near Bunn, but we wil likely use the Clayton location for the first get together. Send me an email and I will get you on our email list for notification.
My email address is scott at thagc.com
Thanks,
Scott
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67 members and growing! if you know of more NC airgunners yet to join please let them know!
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Southport, NC
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Smithfield here so Clayton is just a short hop for me.
Anyone else in Johnston county??
Hoping to meet and shoot with some local folks some time.
BTW: I'm looking for a place to fill 4500 psi tanks before I buy one. I know there is a shop in Raleigh but don't know if any places in my neck have been checked to see if they will do it. If you know of any LMK.
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73 members and still growing! Keep em coming NC folks!
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Smithfield here so Clayton is just a short hop for me.
Anyone else in Johnston county??
Hoping to meet and shoot with some local folks some time.
BTW: I'm looking for a place to fill 4500 psi tanks before I buy one. I know there is a shop in Raleigh but don't know if any places in my neck have been checked to see if they will do it. If you know of any LMK.
Any paintball field should be able to fill one or at the very least point you in the right direction. Some guys get them filled at their local fire station. Trade the firemen lunch for a skuba tank fill about once a month and you're good to go.
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Moore County/Sandhills/Fayetteville area here.
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Hey I'm in Wilmington anyone else close?
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77 members and growing!
www.ncairgunners.com (http://www.ncairgunners.com)
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Hi,
I am located in Wake Forest and just seeing who else on here might be residing in the great state of North Carolina.
I'm from the little village of Rougemont about half was between Durham and Roxboro.
Just a reminder about the newly formed Tar Heel Air Gun Club (THAGC) and I recently shot hunter class field target (piston class) that was held in Selma, NC. This was the first field target match of the new club.
Here is the link to the new airgun club for all interested.....
http://www.thagc.com/ (http://www.thagc.com/)
Since this is a new club passing dates are being considered and being passed around. Currently looking at least two dates at Chris's place in Mount Pleasant, and a few more between Selma and another location that's being identified near Bunn as I understand it.
I would really like to know a few more of the NC GTA shooters at the field target matches.
For those unfamiliar with field target, it AIN'T a high stressed cut-throat competion that needs a several thousand dollar rig to compete! Just "run with what ya brung" and have some fun shootin' with other airgunners. LOL.....if you check out the scores at the first THAGC match you'll notice that the second place hunter class winner was shooting a B26 with a Xisico 3-9x40 scope.........LOL, how basic can you get? :o
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I live in Davidson county near Winston Salem.
Bryan
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78 and counting!
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Just found this, I live on the outskirts of middlesex, right between bailey and Zebulon. Looks like there quite a few others nearby, we should all get together sometime! Somebody plan something!
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Just found this, I live on the outskirts of middlesex, right between bailey and Zebulon. Looks like there quite a few others nearby, we should all get together sometime! Somebody plan something!
Planning in progress. Check out: THAGC (Tar Heel Air Gun Club) NC match schedule. (http://www.gatewaytoairguns.org/GTA/index.php?topic=45539.msg426759#msg426759)
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Just found this, I live on the outskirts of middlesex, right between bailey and Zebulon. Looks like there quite a few others nearby, we should all get together sometime! Somebody plan something!
Planning in progress. Check out: THAGC (Tar Heel Air Gun Club) NC match schedule.
(http://www.gatewaytoairguns.org/GTA/index.php?topic=45539.msg426759#msg426759)
Thanks Eric!
I posted the schedule in the "Target Shooting Discussion Gate", however I feel that this is also a good area to post the matches for NC airgunners looking for some field target shooting!
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The NC airgun site is up to 80 members. If anyone here would like to join please do so. It is free of course and more localizes NC contingent. We do not compete to draw members from the GTA but to add to the airgun community for NC. So please feel free to sign on and use both resources.
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Hey everyone another NC'er here, Jonesville to exact. Had a Gamo silent cat and returned it due to not realizing what it takes to shoot a modern air rifle. Still trying to figure out what to get to replace it. Thinking about this Benjamin Titan NP .177 from Dick's Sporting Goods (dickssportinggoods.com/product/index.jsp?productId=13316407&lmdn=Brand)
BTW, I followed the link above to NCAirgunners.com and got a message "forum not found".
Jeff
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welcome to the GTA. :)
try this link. it worked for me. http://ncairgunners.freeforums.org/index.php (http://ncairgunners.freeforums.org/index.php)
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Thanks for the link ;)
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your welcome :) good folks here on the GTA and on the NC airgun forum as well. :)
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What's up guys!! I'm located in the booming metropolis of Woodland. Population 803 & decreasing as we speak. ;D
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Hey I'm in Wilmington anyone else close?
Burgaw
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Hello to all,
I am a new member here. Love to shoot field target and punching paper mainly but some hunting as well.
I shoot springer's, TX200 for field target and also have a Beeman RX with a gas piston power plant, a different animal for sure but a tack driver.
My focus lately is using low power springer's (FWB300S) for some field target and 10 meter paper punching..
I am located in Pittsboro, N.C.
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Get involved with the thagc. They will be having field target events hopefully in the triangle starting up sometime after the first of the year. Google thm or look for their thread in the field target gate. Good group of folks and we could use more air gunners to join.
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Hey I'm in Wilmington anyone else close?
Burgaw
Southport.
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Beulaville
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New member here, I live in the Raleigh area.
-Brad
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Hi Brad.. I will be up your way Saturday for the NC State /Virginia bb game.
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New member here, I live in the Raleigh area.
-Brad
Hey Brad, I'm in Raleigh too. If you frequent the Wake county range in Apex, you will probably see me.
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Lately I have been going to the Durham County Wildlife Club, but I am a member of the Wake county range too. Are there any local airgun clubs and matches around our area that you know of?
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Southern Pines in the house!
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Tar heel airgun club has posts on this forum as well as the yellow and have their own site and small forum. Google them. I think it is thagc.com. They have field target matches and would probably do other stuff if more NC folks would show an interest. I have been to two of the matches and it is a great bunch of folks and they are very happy to have shooters of all levels from beginner to expert.
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Franklin, NC here, about an hour west of Asheville.
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welcome franklin. :) about an hour east of asheville.
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Thanks!
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Pack up your air guns n pellets on that rice grinder and come on down to SC for the GTA's 2014 fun shoot on May 9th-12th ...:)
Gene
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I would also like to note that THAGC is a great club and forum. They are based in NC and Scott the owner is a great air gun enthusiast who loves to help and work with new air gunners.
http://www.thagc.com/ (http://www.thagc.com/)
Gene
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I would also like to note that THAGC is a great club and forum. They are based in NC and Scott the owner is a great air gun enthusiast who loves to help and work with new air gunners.
http://www.thagc.com/ (http://www.thagc.com/)
Gene
Gene,
it was great talking to you today and thanks for the kind words! While I do technically own the THAGC website, the club itself is something I helped create along with Chris Berry and other great folks... I want the club to be something its members take pride in being a part of and having fun at as a cooperative effort.
We look forward to seeing you at one of our events this Spring.
Best regards,
Scott
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Hey I'm in Wilmington anyone else close?
Burgaw
Southport.
Oi-Cajun, Tarheel Airgun Club is having their first match of the year in Mt Pleasant. You should come out! They will try to have one very first weekend of the month. http://www.thagc.com/ (http://www.thagc.com/)
Jimmy from Burgaw!
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Beulaville
Hey Beulaville....good ol' Duplin County NC
Join the THAGC Tarheel Airgun Club and come on out to the matches.
First one next Saturday 3/1/14. Will be my first. Can't wait to learn from all the more experienced airgunners.
My parents grew up in the Rosehill area near Wallace. Man, I remember a killer place to eat in Beaulaville years ago. I think it was called the Wagon Wheel?
Anyway...good to see you on here! Jimmy Fussell from Burgaw
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Pack up your air guns n pellets on that rice grinder and come on down to SC for the GTA's 2014 fun shoot on May 9th-12th ...:)
Gene
I'd love to Gene, buy the month of May is bad timing for me. I'm sure you guys will have big fun though.
Randy
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There is always next year Randy
Gene
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Close to Garner.. a little to the SE
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Just a reminder North Carolina folks, we have a field target club.... www.thagc.com (http://www.thagc.com)
Next get together is 5/4 in Mount Pleasant.
Also, we will be hosting a match at the North Carolina Airgun Show this year.
Best regards,
Scott Allen
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From Roxboro
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Hi,
I am located in Wake Forest and just seeing who else on here might be residing in the great state of North Carolina.
Another one in Wake Forest here.. New to the GTA forum, new to a decent airgun, not new to shooting, hunting, reloading.
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Hi, Jimmy. Sorry it took so long to respond! The Wagon Wheel closed a couple of years ago. I was replaced by a pizza shoppe, which eventually moved onto Main Street and also closed...only to be reopened as a pizza shoppe under a different owner. With the name of Fussell, there is no doubt you are from the Rose Hill area. Did you enjoy seeing the old hometown on Iron Man 3?
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Older AG newbie in Conover. Now I can finally get my trigger finger therapy in my backyard. 8)
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South Charlotte here!
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For the North Carolina shooters who have an interest, we have an active club shooting field target and have held events so far at several places around the state. For those that want to give field target a try we are hosting an event on the Saturday of the North Carolina Airgun show (Oct 18) at the Hickory Fairgrounds.
Details at www.thagc.com (http://www.thagc.com)
Best regards,
Scott
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I would shoot ft if .25 at 50+ fpe was acceptable LOL, too much windage issues with smaller calibers ;D
Josh
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"too much windage issues with smaller calibers"
But that's what makes it interesting, holding left or right a couple of inches on a 55 yard target and judging the wind.... ;)
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I know, I just couldn't resist. I find .177 to be a bit to fiddly, I do have a .22 I could use but I would be at a disadvantage.
Josh
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.22 is actually fine to shoot with. At the last match a fellow shot a 50 out of 60 with a .22 and the highest score was a 51 with a .177.
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I may come give it a shot some day, I work not 5 mins from the airgun show location.
Josh
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Tim in Charlotte
Looking for some casual shooting and laid back matches!
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James in monroe,just south of charlotte. Dark side newbie fighting to tame the springers.
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I know it is an old topic, but I live in Greensboro, visit my mom in Fayetteville, and work in Winston.
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Archer Lodge; near Clayton and about 15 miles east of Raleigh.
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@=S+S%^$# Lodge; near Clayton and about 15 miles east of Raleigh.
Welcome.
In case you were wondering what happened to your post, the word "A_rch_r" is banned on the GTA.
JMJ
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@=S+S%^$# Lodge; near Clayton and about 15 miles east of Raleigh.
I'm near the 40/42 area.
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Asheboro NC here.
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Asheboro NC here.
We routinely shoot in Mount Pleasant, keep an eye on on 2015 schedule and come out and join us. www.thagc.com (http://www.thagc.com)
Best regards,
Scott
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Hi, Jimmy. Sorry it took so long to respond! The Wagon Wheel closed a couple of years ago. I was replaced by a pizza shoppe, which eventually moved onto Main Street and also closed...only to be reopened as a pizza shoppe under a different owner. With the name of Fussell, there is no doubt you are from the Rose Hill area. Did you enjoy seeing the old hometown on Iron Man 3?
Haha.....Hey Sean, it took even longer for me to respond back!LOL I don't get on here much. Haven't seen Iron Man 3. I think I saw the first one, but don't remember much? Sorry
I went on the GTA members map and looks like you are the closest to me. Let me know when ya wanna shoot some of my PCP's. Maybe I can can convert ya over to the Dark side???LOL
Peace and GTA grease
Fuss
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Halfway between Raleigh and Fayetteville here. I would love to get together with some folks and do some shooting. I can meet in the area or folks can come by me as I have land. PM me if you want to get together and shoot. I also do a lot of air rifle hunting.
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Halfway between Raleigh and Fayetteville here. I would love to get together with some folks and do some shooting. I can meet in the area or folks can come by me as I have land. PM me if you want to get together and shoot. I also do a lot of air rifle hunting.
I see that you are from Lillington. I have some good friends that live outside Lillington on Mcdonald Rd. Maybe we can do some shooting one day,.
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Halfway between Raleigh and Fayetteville here. I would love to get together with some folks and do some shooting. I can meet in the area or folks can come by me as I have land. PM me if you want to get together and shoot. I also do a lot of air rifle hunting.
I see that you are from Lillington. I have some good friends that live outside Lillington on Mcdonald Rd. Maybe we can do some shooting one day,.
Ya man, hit me up. I got land if you need some or I can go wherever. I always enjoy learning from other people. It helps improve my skills.
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Halfway between Raleigh and Fayetteville here. I would love to get together with some folks and do some shooting. I can meet in the area or folks can come by me as I have land. PM me if you want to get together and shoot. I also do a lot of air rifle hunting.
I see that you are from Lillington. I have some good friends that live outside Lillington on Mcdonald Rd. Maybe we can do some shooting one day,.
Ya man, hit me up. I got land if you need some or I can go wherever. I always enjoy learning from other people. It helps improve my skills.
There is a THAGC field target match on Saturday Feb 7th at Mt Pleasant, NC. I would enjoy metting you there so bring your favorite sub 20fpe airgun and join us for a fun shooting session!
http://www.thagc.com/ (http://www.thagc.com/)
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Ya, I will see if I can get there. I will need to order some more pellets real soon though.
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Anyone one from the Camp Lejeune area on here?
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Anyone one from the Camp Lejeune area on here?
I may be the closest one. Most are either in the Raleigh area (which I am not to far from), Charlotte or the mountains (most are).
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How close are you to Camp Lejeune? I have no idea where Lillington is..
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How close are you to Camp Lejeune? I have no idea where Lillington is..
Sorry about the late reply. I not so good at that sometimes. Lillington is about 30 min south of Raleigh. You are about 2.5 hours from me.
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New Guy here from between Concord and Harrisburg.
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Welcome. You are a solid 3 hours from me. I do a lot of air rifle hunting. What kind of guns you shooting and what kind of shooting do you do?
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New Guy here from between Concord and Harrisburg.
You are about a hour from me. You are 20 min from the field target club. Check them out.
Thagc.com
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15 min. west of Charlotte.
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Welcome. You are a solid 3 hours from me. I do a lot of air rifle hunting. What kind of guns you shooting and what kind of shooting do you do?
No air rifle yet but like to Dove and Turkey hunt with a 12 gauge. I just realized that the airgun world has changed a lot (understatement I know) since my Crossman in the late 1960s. I'm here to learn as much as I can to try to make the right choice the first time. I've learned it's much less expensive that way.
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Welcome. You are a solid 3 hours from me. I do a lot of air rifle hunting. What kind of guns you shooting and what kind of shooting do you do?
No air rifle yet but like to Dove and Turkey hunt with a 12 gauge. I just realized that the airgun world has changed a lot (understatement I know) since my Crossman in the late 1960s. I'm here to learn as much as I can to try to make the right choice the first time. I've learned it's much less expensive that way.
Thats a very tough answer to give. You have to decide 1. budget. After that you can narrow it down to a few other factors such as type that you are OK with (springer, PCP, multipump, etc), power thats needed (determined by what you are hunting or if just target and what distance for both), if you dont mind ordering pellets (.20 and .25 not available in normal stores but are excellent calibers), and do you like to tinker with things like air guns. Get those questions answered then you can really narrow it down.
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For those interested in field target we will start the season back up in February with our monthly matches. www.thagc.com (http://www.thagc.com) for updates or PM me with your email address and I will get you on our club mailing list.
Best regards,
Scott Allen
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For those interested in field target we will start the season back up in February with our monthly matches. www.thagc.com (http://www.thagc.com) for updates or PM me with your email address and I will get you on our club mailing list.
Best regards,
Scott Allen
If you are the slightest bit interested, you ought to come out & shoot with us. It is a very laid back atmosphere. There are plenty of people that will help you out in any way. We have club rifles that people can shoot or I'm sure somebody will let you shoot their rifle during the match if you don't have one. This will be my second year with the THAGC. I make the 4 hr. ride from eastern NC once a month & love it!!! Also we are looking at having FT pistol matches too.
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Wilmington/Southport area here. Not too far North from Myrtle.
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JUST OUTSIDE OF CHARLOTTE N.C.
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I'm at Fort Bragg, and I will be here for a little while.
I would love to come to the FT match, it woukd be my 1st. But I'll have to skip this one, working Saturday morning and birthday party for my little girl Saturday afternoon. I will try to catch the next one, see what kind of damage my $80 Chinese springer can do. I think it will ruffle some feathers ;)
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I'm at Fort Bragg, and I will be here for a little while.
I would love to come to the FT match, it woukd be my 1st. But I'll have to skip this one, working Saturday morning and birthday party for my little girl Saturday afternoon. I will try to catch the next one, see what kind of damage my $80 Chinese springer can do. I think it will ruffle some feathers ;)
If you are there in about 4 weeks we should get together and do some shooting.
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We will have to do it. I can't tell for sure what my shedule will be like in 4 weeks, training is going to get pretty intense. But I will let you know when I'm free brother
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I'm from/live in Mount Airy (Mayberry), wish there were more of you all closer to me. There's nowhere close except Walmart that carries any air guns, so I try to do a lot of research before I buy any. So for I have a Crosman F4(.177) and a Hatsan 95 (.22), I'm really looking at a disco in .22 or a Mrod in .25.
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Welcome Horshack. I'm about an hour and half away. Close to Morganton. We have quite a few members from NC. probably be surprised how many are close to you. :) mrod .25 if the budget allows. :)
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I'm from/live in Mount Airy (Mayberry), wish there were more of you all closer to me. There's nowhere close except Walmart that carries any air guns, so I try to do a lot of research before I buy any. So for I have a Crosman F4(.177) and a Hatsan 95 (.22), I'm really looking at a disco in .22 or a Mrod in .25.
I never seen a store that has any air rifles worth getting.
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On March 12 in Mount Pleasant, NC the Tar Heel Air Gun Club will be hosting a field target event.
Starting at 9am we will be doing an introduction to field target session for new shooters and shooters interested in trying out field target. The shoot will start at 10am.
Information about 3/12 and the club is at www.thagc.com (http://www.thagc.com)
Starting at 9am we will:
1. Go over basic FT rules
2. Talk about the different divisions, types of gear and choices in shooting
3. Explain the safety rules
4. Pair new shooters up with an experienced FT shooter for the match part of the day.
If interested or you want further info, send an email to scott@thagc.com
Thanks,
Scott Allen
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Mount Pleasant would be a fun trip but it's more than my tires could handle right now.
Maybe next time though.
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THAGC are hosting a FT shoot in Northampton county in May. That's a little bit closer for you. Keep an eye on www.thagc.com (http://www.thagc.com)
in April we're holding a shoot in Burlington.
We have a mailing list, if anyone wants to be on it send me an email at scott@thagc.com and I'll get you on it.
Scott
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Here's a short video from the 3-12-16 shoot.
https://youtu.be/PFHf-kxipew
Next shoot is April 30 in Burlington, NC....
Scott
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I might be able to make the next one. Are there rules against air rifles over 12fpe
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You can shoot up to 20fpe in either the Hunter division or Open division. 12fpe and under is in what is called the international division (also called WFTF).
I'm going to be making some videos and post on our website that explain some of these thing.
Scott
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OK. Thanks.
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Here is a matrix that shows the allowed equipment for all of the divisions we shoot in the club:
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Thanks to the gracious invitation of Central Carolina Gun Club (and our club member Gerald Long) we will be hold a FT match, pistol shoot, and some side fun shoots on their range.
CCGC will provide lunch and it will be a family event.
Info and registration at www.thagc.com (http://www.thagc.com)
Current schedule:
Check in starts at 8:45
9:00am FT Pistol Shoot
10:00am FT match
Lunch/Fun Shoots/Awards
Please email me at scott@thagc.com if you have any questions.
Best regards,
Scott Allen
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Happy Easter, y'all.
I live in the 40/42 area near Clayton (~15 mins outside Raleigh) and am totally new to the world of airguns. Just got a gen2 .25cal Mrod with some Christmas money and have a lot of questions regarding noise levels, out-of-box power, tuning, etc.
If anyone nearby has a chrony and is willing to spend some time with me, I'll be willing to pay you for your help...I'm not just looking for handouts, here. Plus I sincerely just want to get together and shoot with some other enthusiasts!
When one of those THAGC shooting events gets a little closer, I'd love to get together and meet with you guys. This forum has been a real blessing and I can only imagine how much more fun (and FUNNY) y'all are in person.
Thank you,
-Michael
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Happy Easter, y'all.
I live in the 40/42 area near Clayton (~15 mins outside Raleigh) and am totally new to the world of airguns. Just got a gen2 .25cal Mrod with some Christmas money and have a lot of questions regarding noise levels, out-of-box power, tuning, etc.
If anyone nearby has a chrony and is willing to spend some time with me, I'll be willing to pay you for your help...I'm not just looking for handouts, here. Plus I sincerely just want to get together and shoot with some other enthusiasts!
When one of those THAGC shooting events gets a little closer, I'd love to get together and meet with you guys. This forum has been a real blessing and I can only imagine how much more fun (and FUNNY) y'all are in person.
Thank you,
-Michael
Hey, we are practically neighbors. I got a whole bunch of .25 pellets if you want them, then you can try different ones. We could get together possibly next weekend, and I can bring my X50 .25, or you can come my way as I have plenty of shooting land. I live in Lillington.
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So what would need to happen to get more NC airgun shooters together?
I've been trying since early 2013 and THAGC gets around 20-25 shooters to come out and shoot field target. It's growing. We are going to be in three different parts of the state this year shooting starting in Burlington on April 30. The new guys that come tend to come back, it's fun.
Would some sort of cookout and fun shoot be the thing that gets those on the fence to come out and see what it's all about? Do some people just not want to compete?
Help me out with this. There's got to be a way to get people together to enjoy a hobby we love rather than just saying "hi" on the internet.
Scott
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Hi Scott,
My wife and I live in Jacksonville N.C. . I'm very new to air gunning but a barbeque or pig picking may be enough to get me to embarrass myself in front of my wife.
nunnya
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I'm in Smithfield. Have chrony, have air. Have some experience. I'm a member of THAGC. I have a few field target targets if you want to give it a try. The matches are VERY un-intimidating. Don't be worried about being embarrassed. My first match I believe my score was about 12 out of 60 and nobody made me feel bad about it and now I'm very competitive. Give it a try, you'll love it!
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Hey Y'all,
Greensboro here...came back to air-gunning around 2011, after many years away. As a kid my air rifle was attached to my hand and had to be surgically removed. I plan to come out to Burlington on 4/30 as a spectator and see what all the flap is about Benchrest. I look forward to meeting and talking to y'all. I'd like to compete but I have a springer that is just a smidge over 20 ft/lb....20.58 to be exact so I'll just watch this time.
Glad to see there are organization of air-gunners clubs sprouting here in NC!
RAM
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So what would need to happen to get more NC airgun shooters together?
Help me out with this. There's got to be a way to get people together to enjoy a hobby we love rather than just saying "hi" on the internet.
Scott
Scott,
I'd love to come out and shoot an event, but Saturday/Sunday is home maintenance & family time quite frankly. Both my wife and I work, and we have 3 kids. I'm lucky to just get 20-30 minutes on a weekend to shoot some 10M freehand in the backyard.
That said - if you had either an onsite or close by offsite event to keep my kids occupied, then I could actually make it to a match. I just can't give up a few hours of nice weather on a weekend and let my other duties slide.
JMJ
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Happy Easter, y'all.
I live in the 40/42 area near Clayton (~15 mins outside Raleigh) and am totally new to the world of airguns. Just got a gen2 .25cal Mrod with some Christmas money and have a lot of questions regarding noise levels, out-of-box power, tuning, etc.
If anyone nearby has a chrony and is willing to spend some time with me, I'll be willing to pay you for your help...I'm not just looking for handouts, here. Plus I sincerely just want to get together and shoot with some other enthusiasts!
When one of those THAGC shooting events gets a little closer, I'd love to get together and meet with you guys. This forum has been a real blessing and I can only imagine how much more fun (and FUNNY) y'all are in person.
Thank you,
-Michael
Hi Michael,
Sorry for the late reply but I just joined this forum today ;D I am East of Clayton - almost to Wilsons Mills. I have chrono if/when you need it. I am new to SERIOUS air guns - just picked up an Anschutz 8001 Club rifle. It is a short range (10 meter) proposition but if yours needs distance I have that too.
If CVFD stands for what I think it stands for - thank you for your service. Drop me a PM and - provided I can figure out that I have a PM on this forum - perhaps we can make direct contact.
Ken
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On June 4, 2016 the Tar Heel Air Gun Club is hosting an a pistol and rifle field target shoot in Pleasant Hill, NC up near Roanoke Rapids.
For info and registration go to www.thagc.com (http://www.thagc.com)
Scott
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New member here in concord kannapolis area
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Welcome to the GTA
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Waxhaw here...bit south of Charlotte
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Just a heads up that the Tar Heel Air Gun Club will host the NC State Championships in Mount Pleasant, NC on 9/24. Keep an eye on thagc.com for the match announcement and registration.
Best regards,
Scott ALlen
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Hi, I'm from Lake Wylie, SC just across the bridge on Hwy 49. Close to Charlotte, Gastonia and Rock Hill, SC. Always looking for a good place to shoot. Hope everyone will come to the NC Hickory Airgun Show next month.
I would welcome an email from anyone close by me.
Bob
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Extending an open invitation to NC shooters, we are having a field target match near Roanoke Rapids on December 10. Come out and see what field target is like, we have a couple of club loaner guns for teh match if anyone wants to try it....
www.thagc.com (http://www.thagc.com)
Scott
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Our next Field Target match is at the end of January in Mount Pleasant, NC.
Stay tuned to www.thagc.com (http://www.thagc.com) for match announcements and updates.
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Hello neighbors,
I'm a new shooter from Lexington NC. I've already signed up and looking forward to participating in my first FT match scheduled for this month 1/28/17. I'm also looking forward to learning as much as I can about the sport, meeting others with the same passion while having as much fun as the law will allow. I'd also like to thank the people that's been running the many matches across the state and those that have shared so much of their time and knowledge with so many others.
Happy New Year,
Raymond Hawkins
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See you in a few weeks Raymond, hopefully the weather will cooperate!
Scott
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If anyone driving from or through Asheville would be willing to do a ride-share to one of these events, please let me know. I don't drive due to service connected disabilities (Viet Nam) and the meds that make me periodically dizzy (want to keep be responsible by not driving). I certainly would pay gas both ways and make it more economically feasible for someone else to do the driving. It would be nice to see others, and might even join in with one or more of my own air guns, as they put their skills to the test. Send me a PM if it is a consideration.
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Roxboro, north of Durham
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Anyone on or near Fort Bragg wanna get together and shoot a little bit? Maybe some rabbit hunting? Got a 4 day coming up soon, rabbit season doesn't end until the 28th and i have a permit to hunt a nearby gameland by permit only, i havent even used... cant even remember the name, i'll have to get back to yall on that hehe
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Sure. I live just north of Bragg. Spent 14~ years there. I got land and a good knowledge of the gamelands around that area. What you shooting?
Anyone on or near Fort Bragg wanna get together and shoot a little bit? Maybe some rabbit hunting? Got a 4 day coming up soon, rabbit season doesn't end until the 28th and i have a permit to hunt a nearby gameland by permit only, i havent even used... cant even remember the name, i'll have to get back to yall on that hehe
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jacob, pm sent
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NC folks come out and shoot with us on 3/25 in Mount Pleasant.... details at www.thagc.com (http://www.thagc.com)
Scott
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Ladies and Gentlemen,
Y'all are invited to head south for our Low Country Fun shoot. We get together and shoot every Month...
See Link Below:
http://www.gatewaytoairguns.org/GTA/index.php?topic=71780.msg1246705#new (http://www.gatewaytoairguns.org/GTA/index.php?topic=71780.msg1246705#new)
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We are having a field target match in Raleigh on July 29. We have two loaner guns set up for Hunter division, new shooters welcome, just let me know if you want to use one of the club guns for the day.
If you have been on the fence about trying field target come on out for a fun day of shooting.
Info and registration at www.thagc.com (http://www.thagc.com)
Scott
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Match and fun shoot in Raleigh, August 12..... www.thagc.com (http://www.thagc.com)
Scott
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Hello al!!
I am from Creedmoor NC AND HAVE A BUDDY WHO IS FROM Wake Forest that I bought my Diana 34 from who is also a good guy who might be interested in some kind of a shooting meetup!!
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This Saturday in Burlington:
http://www.network54.com/Forum/451309/message/1502325203/Aug+19+match+at+Central+Carolina+Gun+Club (http://www.network54.com/Forum/451309/message/1502325203/Aug+19+match+at+Central+Carolina+Gun+Club)
Tar heel Air Gun Club will have another match or two in the eastern part of the state and we are hosting a match at the NC Air Gun Show in Hickory in October.
Scott
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9-9-17 FT match near Pleasant Hill, NC. www.thagc.com (http://www.thagc.com)
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Hey guys anyone up for chasing some squirrels this hunting season pm me. My family owns farm land in Henderson County that we can hunt. Terrain ranges from hardwood thickets to the edges of orchards. I'm off all this week and can plan for future hunts.
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I have been shooting air guns for about a year and a half. Just looking for shooters in the Eden/Rockingham County, NC area. Too cold to shoot outside now, but spring will be here soon.
Gamo Whisper Fusion Mach 1 .22cal
Gamo Mugnum .22cal
Hatsan 125 Sniper Vortex .22cal
Hatsan 125 Sniper Vortex .25cal
Hatsan 125 Sniper Vortex .177cal
Hatsan Model 25 Supercharger .22cal
Hatsan AT44-10S QE Long .25cal
Hatsan BT-65S .25cal
Sumatra 2500 .25cal
AirMax Varmint .22cal
Hatsan AT-P1 .25cal
Daisy Powerline 901 .177cal
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I have been shooting air guns for about a year and a half. Just looking for shooters in the Eden/Rockingham County, NC area. Too cold to shoot outside now, but spring will be here soon.
Gamo Whisper Fusion Mach 1 .22cal
Gamo Mugnum .22cal
Hatsan 125 Sniper Vortex .22cal
Hatsan 125 Sniper Vortex .25cal
Hatsan Model 25 Supercharger .22cal
Hatsan AT44-10S QE Long .25cal
Hatsan BT-65S .25cal
Sumatra 2500 .25cal
AirMax Varmint .22cal
Hatsan AT-P1 .25cal
You got lots of excellent small game hunters in that list there. I am in Harnett Co.
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Hello All,
I´m in Winston Salem and would like to met with other shooters in the area, and also, want to know where to shoot not so far from here if possible.
Thanks to all.
Best.
Miguel
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Charlotte here as well!
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Just a reminder guys we get together once a month down here in SC, y'all are welcome to join us. Visit the SC gate you will see our thread at or near the top...
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From Tar Heel Air Gun club:
March 17 2.018 Field target Match - Ennice NC
We are going back to Ennice and the location of the 2015 US Nationals!
Just off the Blue Ridge Parkway.
Will Piatt is setting up the course.
60 shots, 15 lanes
Range open at 8 am shooters meeting at 9:45
595 Saddle Mountain Church Rd.
Ennice, NC 28623
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Hey everyone, I’m in Waxhaw, NC just about 45 mins south of Charlotte. Hoping to get to that friendly event in Mooresville on Saturday just to see how such things run. Getting closer to buying my first airgun every day...
Robbo
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Charlotte here
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I'm in Statesville....
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I'm in Statesville....
If I could move near any town in NC, it would be Statesville. I just really like it there.
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Pinnacle, Nc. Just North of Winston.
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Hey Y'all,
Here's a link to our Shoot in SC, we are down in Cross between the two big lakes about 20 minutes off of I-95.
https://www.gatewaytoairguns.org/GTA/index.php?topic=71780.msg155934081#new (https://www.gatewaytoairguns.org/GTA/index.php?topic=71780.msg155934081#new)
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The old town of New Bern, a nice place to live!
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Mebane. Fairly new to FT Hunter. I shoot at Central Carolina Gun Club north of Burlington.
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From Salisbury/ rockwell area nc. I have a hastan flashpup. 22 I love it. My only problem is I cant find any where to shoot that's more then 30 yards. I am looking for other air rifle enthusiasts that would like to shoot and maybe has someplace to shoot. I can always supply the pellets lol.
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From rowan always looking for someone to shoot with
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Rocky Mount, NC
Anyone close interested in getting together and shooting. I have a nice shooting range with 100+ yards long.