Night FT Match, Dec. 30th, 2023 Concord Ca

[0akhonor]

EVE of New Years Eve plans????
I might be overusing the word "Eve", but adventurous souls that want to shoot at night on Dec. 30th are welcome to come out and play.

We are holding a nighttime (6:00 pm start) Field target match at the Concord Range. It's a hoot and you don't have to worry about us being serious - we're just shooting in the dark at lit metal target animals that you'll try to knock down with a sub 20 ft/lb airgun, .22 cal and below.

We have the lights and targets, overhead cover and even electric heaters to warm the chilled. Consider bringing a flashlight for supplemental target illumination- it might not be necessary, but it can be difficult to find a target (or crosshairs) in your scope.

Shooting Saturday Dec. 30th, we shouldn't have to worry as much about the amateur drinking & driving on the roads afterwards.
Let me know- If I can get at least five intrepid souls, I'll make sure you'll have the Eve of NY's eve of their life!
Thanks!!!

PS- It's a good idea to come early- I was going to paint and setup around 4 pm on the 30th. There will be daylight. Should also be time to check zeros while there is light after the setup.
Dec. 30th at the MPR

 

[qball]

I should be able to make it, this will be fun!

 

[Berserkeley Mike]

That does sound like fun, and I've been wanting to check out your group. Sure, count me in!
I'll try to get there before too, to join, maybe Sunday or next Wednesday.

 

[qball]

Sadly the weather isn’t looking so hot, will keep an eye on the forecast as the week progresses. Hope the rain will be light enough for me to make the 100 mile drive back in the dark.

 

[0akhonor]

Confirming that the match is ON!!!! Conrad is bringing wraps, and I've sodas, + beer and bubbly for after the shoot.
Lots of lights, dry overhead cover- gonna be epic!!!!

 

[JP806TX]

Confirming that the match is ON!!!! Conrad is bringing wraps, and I've sodas, + beer and bubbly for after the shoot.
Lots of lights, dry overhead cover- gonna be epic!!!!

Wraps?
As in blankets and scarf?

Dibs on setting up the offhand lanes...3 lanes this time? to ring in the new year?

 

[Berserkeley Mike]

√ Set Condor to .177, 11 ft#, for plenty of shots per tank. Will re-zero tomorrow when the rain lets up a little.
√ Found pile of fruit in the kitchen, so I'll bake a tart.
√ Reviewed google street view so I can find the venue.
√ Will try to be early to sign waiver, register, help set up, whatever.

Yay, night-shooting! That's how I started into airgunning, by night-missing.

P.S, oh, and pack springer just in case...

 

[0akhonor]

Come one and all, bring what ever you've got and we'll help you make it happen.
( wraps are sandwich wraps, but you're allowed to bring your blankie if you want)

 

[0akhonor]

Wow, what a night! Glad to make your acquaintance Mike- Irena and you fit right in- love to see you out with us more in the future!

Great weather, and terrific participants.
Jim P. brought the pain, but then again, we all participated in setup.
If you've never tried to find targets in a telescopic sight at night before, have to range them and then call your shot after you miss- then you owe it to yourself to try one of this night shoots !

 

[0akhonor]

√ Set Condor to .177, 11 ft#, for plenty of shots per tank. Will re-zero tomorrow when the rain lets up a little.
√ Found pile of fruit in the kitchen, so I'll bake a tart.
√ Reviewed google street view so I can find the venue.
√ Will try to be early to sign waiver, register, help set up, whatever.

Yay, night-shooting! That's how I started into airgunning, by night-missing.

P.S, oh, and pack springer just in case...

Hey Mike, you're a Diablo member. I have the Diablo loaner gun that might fit your wife perfectly . It's a Benjamin Disco, in 177. Right now it's wearing a red field 3x9 scope. The whole kit probably weighs 8 lb. It's woodstocked and if you needed to shorten it just save the piece you cut off. It has been gone over by a local Airsmith about a decade ago. It holds air, has an excellent trigger. Let me know and if need be I can leave

it for you up at the range and you can try it. You can always text me direct: nine two five 405-6758

 

[Cloud9AG]

What do you use to illuminate the targets?

 

[0akhonor]

It so simple, I wish would have found them sooner. Harbor freight puck lights-

 

[qball]

Amazing weather with awesome people to shoot with. Great time was had by all.....again!

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√ Found pile of fruit in the kitchen, so I'll bake a tart......


That tart was DELICIOUS!