Author Topic: 2018 Gene Curtis Memorial GTA Fun Shoot/Airgun Show (Read 58092 times - 1 votes)
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mobilemail · « **Reply #160 on:** April 18, 2018, 12:18:17 PM »

Any news on how our rimfire Central brothers are gearing up for this event? I'm getting giddy with excitement!

Ozarkairgunner · « **Reply #161 on:** April 18, 2018, 12:26:28 PM »

I'm still looking forward to this, got a few buddies lined up to come and shoot too.

Sfttailrdr46 · « **Reply #162 on:** April 18, 2018, 12:50:55 PM »

I am looking forward to this Fun Shoot as well and be able to put faces to names . My son and I will be leaving NY at ~02:30 on Thursday 5/17 morning and expect to arrive ~ 22:00 Thursday night driving straight through stopping for gas and food on the fly. I will drive the first leg since Jr will be working until 24:00 Wednesday 5/16 so Sr will pack the car and gas up before hitting the sack ~ 19:30 . I plan on bringing 8 of my pellet rifles and the PP 700 Sa .

See y'all in a few weeks

Ozarkairgunner · « **Reply #163 on:** April 18, 2018, 02:05:05 PM »

I don't know how many guns I'll bring, I need to get the o-rings to rebuild my pp700sa, but I can't find where to buy them without having to buy a &^^&-ton of each size, I only need a few lol

Hsbgshop · « **Reply #164 on:** April 18, 2018, 03:48:43 PM »

Just for those who are keeping score concerning the bridge building project.....

The 2nd steel structure in fabricated and moved this last Monday.

Machining the pad hardware today. If all the planets align this weekend, I’m hoping to form up and rebar the cement buttresses for a pour on Monday.

So far I managed to snag an extra PTO driven generator for an extra welder system. The steel is in for the X-bracing between the 85 foot structures......

So far so good. Super stoked about this bridge project.

More later...
Eric

lizzie · « **Reply #165 on:** April 18, 2018, 03:53:01 PM »

Thanks for all your hard work, Eric!
Looking forward to being there!

ezman604 · « **Reply #166 on:** April 23, 2018, 11:05:34 AM »

Okay, we are down to less than a month till the Fun Shoot.

Looking forward to seeing everyone as always.
I (we) need to know for SURE who is camping and who will need RV space. We need to organize it and set up areas as best we can. So, send me a pm or email ASAP if you need camping space or RV parking space.
Eric has a huge expense hosting this and will need to charge a door fee. But, for GTA members it is only $5 for the entire event. Others will be $10. He will also need to charge for tables if they are needed. So it will be MOST important that GTA members check in at the GTA registration table and get your official nametag. And welcome letter. This is a new venue for us and we are learning as we go. So please bear with us as we find out what is needed and not needed to make our event happen.
Eric says if you wish, bring you fishing poles and ATV's. There is plenty of room for riding.
Let me know ASAP on the camping space needed.
See ya'll there!!!
D Ez

Neil54 · « **Reply #167 on:** April 25, 2018, 10:24:13 AM »

I would like to bring something for the raffle. I live in Melton Mowbray in England and our local produce is pork pies and Stilton cheese, neither of these would be allowed through customs.
So besides decent tea bags, Marmite and Bisto Gravy, what should I bring?

Neil

triggertreat · « **Reply #168 on:** April 26, 2018, 12:16:23 PM »

I may have missed it, but what kind of range will we be able to shoot at? I am hoping for at least 100 yards. I was ringing the steel plates at 134 yards last year and had a blast doing that.

ezman604 · « **Reply #169 on:** April 26, 2018, 01:22:30 PM »

Depends on how far you are willing to walk or if someone brings any motorized transportation to drive to stake a target out.

Hsbgshop · « **Reply #170 on:** April 26, 2018, 04:35:08 PM »

I dont have a laser range finder (would make me a great Christmas present)

if anyone has one please bring it along to range different target sets. Otherwise I would guess you can spit pills out to 300-400 yards from the firing line safely. I have a couple of Demilled 20mm armored shields that just poke in the ground. Those can set them out at any distance you feel your dignity can be maintained. They make a nice sounding DANK when hit with centerfire.

Those of you camping, no doubt there will be much happening outside of the regularly schedule program in the AM and after the show. I have a huge pile of firewood next to the fire ring that should last the week. I will no doubt dust off my mud boots for some of the camp fire stories.....my boots only go up to my knees though.

More progress posts later!!!
Eric

A side not of progress.....
Rain has just been a pest for me. I had hoped to have the bridge cement bases poured last Monday. The forms are built and a recent pic was sent to D Ez for an update. So far it is looking good for a Monday redemix truck call for sure. Then it’s just running the gensets and wire welders and screw guns for the decking.....and it will be done!!!

triggertreat · « **Reply #171 on:** April 26, 2018, 05:09:02 PM »

Ok great! I think it was the TN location being considered that had a limited range. I do get tired of shooting my 50 yard range here at home and look forward to being able to stretch out a bit more for a challenge.

Yes, I will still be mainly focused on the 50 yard competition and am hoping for a repeat. I may have just got Moonshine lucky last year, lol. Time will tell.

ezman604 · « **Reply #172 on:** April 26, 2018, 05:19:32 PM »

Good deal Eric, thanks for the update. And the rain has been giving us a fit this year for sure. Hopefully we won't have to do the Woodstock no rain chant during the event.
I have a laser range finder as well as a roller wheel. I will try to bring both as well as marker paint and tape.. We can also put out stakes with marker tape. Whatever works best.
And Jeff, Eric says he has Wi-Fi inside the building. It may not reach out to the firing line though.

Forms ready for the concrete soup....

Hsbgshop · « **Reply #173 on:** April 26, 2018, 05:27:29 PM »

I forgot one more thing.....a plug for the Thursday night auction inside the Expo. It starts at 5pm and you never know what will be there. Any and all are welcome. I would guess our camping group will love the stroll across the levy to a night of entertainment. Someone might even be interested in consigning something if there are some airgun nuts hanging around that bid!!

uglymike · « **Reply #174 on:** April 26, 2018, 08:21:45 PM »

Quote from: Neil54 on April 25, 2018, 10:24:13 AM

I would like to bring something for the raffle. I live in Melton Mowbray in England and our local produce is pork pies and Stilton cheese, neither of these would be allowed through customs.
So besides decent tea bags, Marmite and Bisto Gravy, what should I bring?

Neil

Just bring yourself! As a 2 year guest in East Anglia while in the military 45 years ago, I have nothing but fond memories of your country and the British people. See you there!

ShawninIL · « **Reply #175 on:** April 26, 2018, 09:48:22 PM »

Quote from: triggertreat on April 26, 2018, 05:09:02 PM

Ok great! I think it was the TN location being considered that had a limited range. I do get tired of shooting my 50 yard range here at home and look forward to being able to stretch out a bit more for a challenge.

Yes, I will still be mainly focused on the 50 yard competition and am hoping for a repeat. I may have just got Moonshine lucky last year, lol. Time will tell.

I think I just got moonshine shaky last year. Dang bad influences at that Ramada!

Tater · « **Reply #176 on:** April 27, 2018, 03:30:35 AM »

Quote from: ShawninIL on April 26, 2018, 09:48:22 PM

I think I just got moonshine shaky last year. Dang bad influences at that Ramada!

So says one of the instigators.

triggertreat · « **Reply #177 on:** April 27, 2018, 03:40:25 AM »

Quote from: ShawninIL on April 26, 2018, 09:48:22 PM

Quote from: triggertreat on April 26, 2018, 05:09:02 PM

Ok great! I think it was the TN location being considered that had a limited range. I do get tired of shooting my 50 yard range here at home and look forward to being able to stretch out a bit more for a challenge.

Yes, I will still be mainly focused on the 50 yard competition and am hoping for a repeat. I may have just got Moonshine lucky last year, lol. Time will tell.
I think I just got moonshine shaky last year. Dang bad influences at that Ramada!

Maybe this will be your year. I hope to get to check out that Veteran. Tom (my friend) made our reservations today at the Hotel/Motel so it is on for us to go.

mobilemail · « **Reply #178 on:** April 27, 2018, 09:16:38 AM »

Since this is a combination event with RFC, is anyone beside me bringing noisy toys?

ezman604 · « **Reply #179 on:** April 27, 2018, 09:29:27 AM »

Not sure how much participation we are going to have from the RFC bunch but I'm planning on bringing my 10-22.

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