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Fun Shoot By State Discussion Gate => Discussions By States => Massachusetts Fun Shooting Evens => Topic started by: dcorvino on October 07, 2016, 02:00:22 PM
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Hi
Just wanted to say hi to all the Massachusetts members.
Where is everyone shooting?
And one of these days we should have a fun shoot or something.
Dave
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Hi Dave, I hope to get some ideas of where to shoot. I can only target shoot in my basement. NE Airgun in Hudson is about 90 min and 3 hrs round trip. Maybe one day I will make the trip, I spoke to the owner about trading in a rifle, he seems like a nice guy.
good post Dave, I hope to see a lot of replies.
Bill
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Hi Bill
Glad you like the post my friend.
New England Airgun is a nice place to shoot and John the owner is a great guy.
He is about a half hour away from me so that's about an hour which is not bad and Cabeles is near by so I hit both places when I am up there.
Hope we can find a place we can all meet up at one day.
Hopefully other local members will chime in.
Dave
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I made it to ne air gun, nice guy.
He has some nice toys to try out.
I am now in Memphis Dave.
No longer in MA.
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Greetings, I hope this gets some traction. I'm a basement shooter also and occasionally 50 feet off my back deck. Haven't made it to Hudson yet. What's this about Cabelas? Do they have a range there? I'm in Acton, MA
Cheers
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Hi Dave, day by day my head is clearing up. I could use some time away from the ongoing construction on my street. I am usually free during the week at night
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Greeting from another Masshole!
I am located in Western Massachusetts but interested in any shooting events or activities in MA, CT area.
Pew Pew fellas!
Hajimoto
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Hi Haji
Nice to have another person from Mass on the forum.
I do not know of any events that are scheduled.
Will keep everyone posted if j hear anything, if I don't we might want to consider trying to put something together.
Dave
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I stopped by NE Airgun for the first time this afternoon. Didn't shoot but spent some time talking to John the owner. Very nice guy, knows a lot about air rifles. The shop has an impressive and growing inventory.
John mentioned a few groups on Facebook of people who are trying to expand air gun interested and shooting events here in MA. If he sends me the link to the groups I will post it here on GTA.
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I stopped by NE Airgun for the first time this afternoon. Didn't shoot but spent some time talking to John the owner. Very nice guy, knows a lot about air rifles. The shop has an impressive and growing inventory.
John mentioned a few groups on Facebook of people who are trying to expand air gun interested and shooting events here in MA. If he sends me the link to the groups I will post it here on GTA.
Hi John at New England Airgun is a great guy.
Glad you had a chance to meet him
That would be great if you can post the links.
Thanks again
Your neighbor in Framingham
Dave
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Hi, another Ma. guy interested in air gun shoots. I'm in North Reading and shoot at Andover Sportsman Club and Tewksbury R&G.
Skip
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I see how it goes.
Now that I have moved out of Massachusetts, the airgunners come out of the woodwork...
Just kidding guys..
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You had your chance. Move back now and maybe we can lighten up the application fee.😀
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Thank you, it's a pretty state, and lots of history.
But I have too many guns that aren't legal there, so I will not be able to accept your generous offer.
Of everything I own, only 2 were legal there, a 1911, and a 1873 revolver.
M1 carbine? Nope
Multiple at-15's? Nope.
Shotgun? Nope.
Glocks? Nope.
Magazines over 10 rounds? Nope.
I can go on, but you get the idea.
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John mentioned a few groups on Facebook of people who are trying to expand air gun interested and shooting events here in MA. If he sends me the link to the groups I will post it here on GTA.
Here are the links (if they paste correctly):
MA Break Barrel https://www.facebook.com/groups/bbmass/ (https://www.facebook.com/groups/bbmass/)
Air Guns MA https://www.facebook.com/groups/1483827358501382/ (https://www.facebook.com/groups/1483827358501382/)
Field Target MA https://www.facebook.com/groups/618428341627280/ (https://www.facebook.com/groups/618428341627280/)
And the much larger Field Target group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/304363316327637/ (https://www.facebook.com/groups/304363316327637/)
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John, thanks for posting the links. I would love to hear more about a swap meet. Would I be able to sell airguns and accessories? If not, I would still want to attend. I want to visit NE Airguns. I had talked to John on the phone about selling a Walther Lever Action(very friendly and knowledgeable). It's about a 3 hour round trip for me and that's the only reason I'm not there once a week.
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Thank you John for posting the links.
These are very helpful
Hopefully in the spring we can set up some type of get together
Dave .
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I will be there
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45Bravo,
Shotguns are fine here, I think. Even the Remington 11/87. Am I wrong?
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I live in Lowell, but am happy to drive up to about an hour or so to make it to regular meets. Ocassionally the three hour drive could doable.
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I live in Lowell, but am happy to drive up to about an hour or so to make it to regular meets. Ocassionally the three hour drive could doable.
I see this post is almost two years old but I'm in Tewksbury, exit 39 off 495. Are you still in Lowell?
Bryan
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Hello, im in bellingham. I shoot my back yard and hunt in the woods around mit neighborhood. Plenty of opportunity for some good target shooting, people have already set up makeshift ranges for powder burners. I went up to Hudson for the first time a couple weeks ago. Had a great time. I'm planning on going back up this sat. Evening or Sunday morning. I'm very interested an indoor league and in doing some field target
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Hi fellow Massholes- I'm in Barre- out in the sticks on 26 acres with 100yd. backyard range- My only problem is my woman not being acceptable to gatherings, but I could bring in 1-2 people at a time this summer - only other problem is me working weekends. I have 9 pcp & 3 springers & air supply & love to shoot.
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If you can get a FT practice going in the Spring, I would be there for sure.
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I can meet on a wed or thurs. I work weekends.
We have probably met at New England air gun.
Mitch
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I bought the annual membership at NEAG after researching the indoor range at Riverside. My two favorite airguns are against the indoor rules. Both my PCP and my springer are .22 models. I have several friends and neighbors who are Riverside members. Two of the neighborhood kids who learned to shoot in my back yard many years ago shoot skeet up there and one just became a Framingham cop.
Shooting 50 yards from the bench with the PCP is fine. I really need the most practice at 40 and 50 yards. I have 25 yards at home.
I'm a teacher, so I can make some late afternoon shooting sessions. Tuesdays are my shortest days.
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I'm getting really tight groups with the GTO 11.75g pellets with both my Buccaneer PCP and my Prowler NP. There is only a difference of a few clicks on the scope from CPHP 14.3g. There range is only 50' so It's hard to predict longer distances.
I'm sure you know the kids from my neighborhood. They tend to shoot skeet as a group. Blaise, Brendon and Joe.(http://i65.tinypic.com/vuqvr.jpg)
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Well all right then. Those GTO's are flying well for ya. I recognize the name Blaze sounds familiar...ya don't forget that name quick. It's probably best to stick with lead for outdoors anyways. A little heavier is always good in the wind. It would be interesting to see how they do at the 50 yds.
If ya ever want to touch base you can reach me there.
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You will know Blaise when you see him. He's a 250 lb Viking. LOL
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Oh yea...that filled in the blanks :D
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Guys, if you are going to meet-up anytime this spring/summer let me know. I’m near Natick/Framingham. Time allowing I’d love to meet other airguners nearby.
Stay warm,
Marty
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I shoot at New England Airgun most Wednesday or Thursday nights year round.
Come spring I am planning on joining Riverside in Hudson for outdoor shooting.
I am I’m Marlborough
Mitch
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Here is a field target event nearby in southern Ct. I am working and cannot attend.
Mitch
Match Date: March 24th, Sunday
Rifle Match – 64 shot – 32 target – 8 lanes. Average distance approximately +35 yards. Two shots per target – 8 shots per lane. 8 min time limit.
Pistol Match – 32 shots – 16 target – 8 lanes. 10-25 yards. Two shots per target. 4 shots per lane. 4 min time limit. All standing offhand shots. All 1 ½ KZ.
The following AAFTA classes and rules will be used:
PCP – Combined Hunter-Unlimited*, Open, WFTF
Piston – Combined WFTF-Open-Unlimited*, Hunter
*Unlimited Class (attached bipods, tripods, range finders are allowed)
Pistol – Combined Hands, Limited & Hunter
9:00 AM Sign Up/Open Practice
10:00 AM Shooter's Meeting/Match start
Entry fee: $15 Adults, $5 Juniors or CAG members
Must sign a waiver/release of liability form. Eye protection is required.
Loaner air rifle available (Crosman Custom Shop Marauder – Mueller 8-32×44 scope for Hunter (sticks
included) or Open Class PCP)
Highly recommend bringing your own folding chair and wearing waterproof boots
4500 psi 75 cu. ft. air tank will be available for PCP shooters.
Location: Private property of Ron Dumond.
1001 Trumbull Hwy, Lebanon, CT 06249
Contact: Leo Gonzales
e-mail: gonzav71@gmail.com
cell: (203) 988-4261
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I shoot at New England Airgun most Wednesday or Thursday nights year round.
Come spring I am planning on joining Riverside in Hudson for outdoor shooting.
I am I’m Marlborough
Mitch
I’m planing to check it out one of these weekends, a bit of a drive for me but I’d like to see their facilities. The closest outdoor range to me is the Wayland Gun and Rod club, has anyone tried it out before?
-Marty
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Wow, that range is only 4 miles from my house. I never knew it was there. It is interesting they mention airguns on one of their pages. The application seems to want your FID card number, so it rules out an airgun only membership. I could get an FID if I spent the money on classes, I just choose not to.
New England Airgun has a decent 50' range and they keep the place warm all winter. So far the yearly membership has worked out well for me with the gun and pellet discounts I get.
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Isn’t NE a lead free range, how is their pricing on the lead free pellets?
Thanks,
Marty
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The same prices and deals as Pyramyd for the most part.
The range is lead free due to board of health requirements.
Mitch
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The lead free issue isn't too bad really. All my guns shoot GTO pellets pretty close to the same point of impact as my lead pellets and in all my guns they group tighter than CPHP pellets. Figure around $18 for 300 pellets in .22
If you're shooting a really hot PCP you might want to back out the hammer spring 2 turns.
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Eddie, the H&N Baracuda Greens and SIG Wraiths are a little heavier if you want to try something with more mass. I’ve be been experimenting with them in my springers, with good results.
-Mart
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Thanks, Marty I will have a look at them. I have half a tin of some kind of H&N alloy, I forget which weight. My GTO's are 11.75 gr. in .22
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Hello,
Just stumbled onto this thread. Im located in the other end of the state, in Western MA. Fairly new to airguns in general so Im looking for any location(s) or events convenient or close to Western MA. Currently most of my shooting is in my backyard on a home made range.
Nice to know there are a few of us around this state.
Spaceblue
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Welcome aboard David.
It would nice if we could set up a fun shoot in Mass.
Mitch
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Hello,
Just stumbled onto this thread. Im located in the other end of the state, in Western MA. Fairly new to airguns in general so Im looking for any location(s) or events convenient or close to Western MA. Currently most of my shooting is in my backyard on a home made range.
Nice to know there are a few of us around this state.
Spaceblue
Welcome David to the GTA!!
Completely agree with you Mitch
We definitely have to try to set up something
Dave
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Hey fellow Baystate residents, I live in Western Mass. I have participated in some field target events many moons ago in Mass, CT and NY. I suppose some are still scheduled but I have not seen much in the past few years. I just got back into shooting and I have a lot of guns that require repair. Right now I have been obsessed with my Airforce Talon SS. I have managed to work up several tunes at .22. I also have a .25 barrel and .20 barrel for it. Still hacking around with it.
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Hey fellow Baystate residents, I live in Western Mass. I have participated in some field target events many moons ago in Mass, CT and NY. I suppose some are still scheduled but I have not seen much in the past few years. I just got back into shooting and I have a lot of guns that require repair. Right now I have been obsessed with my Airforce Talon SS. I have managed to work up several tunes at .22. I also have a .25 barrel and .20 barrel for it. Still hacking around with it.
Welcome back! Summer is just getting started, I hope you get lots of time to enjoy your guns and work on some projects.
-Marty
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Hello gents,
I know I'm a few years late to the party, but I just found this post. I am a lone basement shooter in Barnstable, MA, on Cape Cod, looking for other airgunners in the area. I like springers mostly and though I have nothing against hunting, I just don't do it myself. I have fun shooting paper and reactive targets. It would be fun to meet others who share this hobby.
Cheers,
Will
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Hello gents,
I know I'm a few years late to the party, but I just found this post. I am a lone basement shooter in Barnstable, MA, on Cape Cod, looking for other airgunners in the area. I like springers mostly and though I have nothing against hunting, I just don't do it myself. I have fun shooting paper and reactive targets. It would be fun to meet others who share this hobby.
Cheers,
Will
Hello Will, welcome to the forum. Truth be told GTA has become a little slow lately but it’s still a great resource for information. Anyways, there are three active clubs in MA that shoot together in the spring through fall. The first is at the MRA in Woburn. The second is in Marlboro and the third is in Palmer. There might be something going on in the Cape too but I’m not sure where and I know there is also a club or two in CT.
I would suggest visiting the Airgun nation forum in the spring, it’s where matches are posted. Sometimes I repost the matches here but it’s good to keep an eye out there if you want to know ahead of time. The Woburn matches have a mix of springer and PCP shooters.
Best,
Marty
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Will, I should say welcome back. ;D I see you’ve been around for a while.
-Marty
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Will,
You should call New England Airguns in Hudson Mass. John is a great guy and could help you find shooting mates.
Mitch
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Hello fellow Bay State airguners. New member here in Framingham and just getting into PCP airgunning. Shooting at a local gun club, but interested in exploring what else might be around.
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Do you shoot at Marlboro Fish and Game?