Mudgee Meetup 19-4-14

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Re: Mudgee Meetup 19-4-14

Post by Chronos » 31 Mar 2014, 9:44 pm

petemacsydney wrote:Soooo, are noobs welcome... I'm tempted...


of course mate, there are new blokes and ladies that turn up every time. people with kids, dogs. the hardest thing about the whole thing is managing your ammo supplies so you can shoot on day 2, some of us have resorted to taking all out reloading gear to overcome that :D

there's plenty of spots to sleep in the sheds (neer the fire if it's cold), sleep in the car or bring a tent or caravan, last time there were a couple of really nice camper trailers

probably the best thing is getting to talk to lots of shooters from different backgrounds and experience levels, look at their gear and most will happily let you shoot it too. take a turn at shooting longer ranges, shoot standing, what ever. there will be plenty of shotguns for use if you'd like to have a crack and you can do the handgun safety course and try pistol shooting too

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Re: Mudgee Meetup 19-4-14

Post by Apollo » 31 Mar 2014, 9:53 pm

"NOOBS" are so welcome it's not funny.... Most certainly come for a drive and at least meet a few people.

Between "Chronos" and myself we may even be doing some precision reloading and showing off some gear.

My problem is I'm still recovering from a major accident on a motor bike from last year at home on my farm. I still can't get around all that well and into pretty heavy pain killers. I'm only interested in the Sunday Benchrest for those reasons but I'm thinking of turning up on Saturday for a meet, yarn, etc maybe setup some gear and take it easy watching others.

We have portable, In-line Reloading Gear which a lot of people have never seen in use. It's not just shooting, but what ever else might happen you have never done before.

BTW... The Mudgee Range is my home base away from home. Just watch out for this "Hilux2003" fellow, he's some character and very experienced..... :-)
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Re: Mudgee Meetup 19-4-14

Post by petemacsydney » 01 Apr 2014, 9:15 am

I'm sold!
At this stage i'll target a day trip on Sunday.
I better start reloading now!!!
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Re: Mudgee Meetup 19-4-14

Post by Hilux2003 » 01 Apr 2014, 11:08 am

Apollo wrote:"NOOBS" are so welcome it's not funny.... Most certainly come for a drive and at least meet a few people.

BTW... The Mudgee Range is my home base away from home. Just watch out for this "Hilux2003" fellow, he's some character and very experienced..... :-)


Experienced at what though Apollo, the shootin', the bullshitin' or both? :o
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Re: Mudgee Meetup 19-4-14

Post by Hilux2003 » 01 Apr 2014, 7:00 pm

petemacsydney wrote:I'm sold!
At this stage i'll target a day trip on Sunday.
I better start reloading now!!!


We should have the range 2 targets set out in the morning (50, 100, 200 & 300m), hopefully with some 'windflags'.



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The windflags have nothing to do with "baked beans" or other gas production food stuffs. They are for the X winds down the range.

:roll: You might even get to shoot the Savage on the Sunday. :lol:

Just ask Chronos about it - the most accurate & consistent rifle ever built (hang on I'll just .................................)
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Re: Mudgee Meetup 19-4-14

Post by Chronos » 01 Apr 2014, 7:17 pm

Hilux2003 wrote:
petemacsydney wrote:I'm sold!
At this stage i'll target a day trip on Sunday.
I better start reloading now!!!



Just ask Chronos about it - the most accurate & consistent rifle ever built


oh, it's accurate.....just needs someone to shoot it accuratley :lol:

the savage can hit a fly at 300m................took ten shots but 8-)

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Re: Mudgee Meetup 19-4-14

Post by Hilux2003 » 01 Apr 2014, 7:55 pm

Go on - rub it in! Ten shots :)

But - did you get one ? :roll:
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Re: Mudgee Meetup 19-4-14

Post by Chronos » 01 Apr 2014, 8:09 pm

Hilux2003 wrote:Go on - rub it in! Ten shots :)

But - did you get one ? :roll:




mmmmmm....yup in the butt ;)

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i shot it on the fourth target though :lol:

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Re: Mudgee Meetup 19-4-14

Post by Apollo » 01 Apr 2014, 8:14 pm

Fly shooting, 300 or 500m is also group shooting.....

The idea being a SMALL Group....... :-)
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Re: Mudgee Meetup 19-4-14

Post by Chronos » 01 Apr 2014, 8:22 pm

Apollo wrote:Fly shooting, 300 or 500m is also group shooting.....

The idea being a SMALL Group....... :-)


looking at that target there's actually 6 shots, the fly hit was from the previous group but i didn't patch out the fly because it was the aiming point

that five shot group would have made a pretty good 4 shot group without the one i dropped low, this was shot at 300m with my tikka varmint in 7-08, 2.5-16 bushnell

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Re: Mudgee Meetup 19-4-14

Post by petemacsydney » 02 Apr 2014, 12:19 pm

i can sense some good friendly competition coming out here! looking forward to it gents!

i'll bring my noob fly target, the fly on the paper is more akin to a full scale sized pterodactyl

i think that's only fair considering i'm lagging in my experience... you know, balancing the scales so to speak?
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Re: Mudgee Meetup 19-4-14

Post by Hilux2003 » 03 Apr 2014, 6:21 pm

petemacsydney wrote:i can sense some good friendly competition coming out here! looking forward to it gents!

i'll bring my noob fly target, the fly on the paper is more akin to a full scale sized pterodactyl

i think that's only fair considering i'm lagging in my experience... you know, balancing the scales so to speak?


No worries, just as long as you enjoy the shoot.
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Re: Mudgee Meetup 19-4-14

Post by petemacsydney » 09 Apr 2014, 8:10 pm

OK, so I'm locked and loaded for the Sunday shoot.

Wife and kids are not impressed that i am missing out on the Easter egg hunt on Sunday morning, but they promise me they'll save me some chocolate!

Looking fwd to meeting up!
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Re: Mudgee Meetup 19-4-14

Post by Chronos » 09 Apr 2014, 10:24 pm

Good mate, are they not interested in coming out for an overnight camp and a day at the range?

I'll be there with my wife (also a shooter) and out two dogs.

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Re: Mudgee Meetup 19-4-14

Post by petemacsydney » 10 Apr 2014, 9:44 am

The wife shoots, but she's not keen on the kids getting involved just yet.

Maybe over time she will become more comfortable.
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Re: Mudgee Meetup 19-4-14

Post by Lorgar » 10 Apr 2014, 8:18 pm

petemacsydney wrote:Maybe over time she will become more comfortable.


She will.

My GF had trouble shooting her .243 to start with.

She can shoot my 7mm-08 no problems now.
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Re: Mudgee Meetup 19-4-14

Post by Hilux2003 » 10 Apr 2014, 11:06 pm

My "missus" (otherwise known as the 'The Missus') got her licence about 2000 but only turns up - 1. when it is a fine day - 2. when she needs the 'attendance' sign in (a NSW thing) - 3. a bbq is on & the other "girls/females" will be shooting - **** or 4. when there's washing to be done & it's a fine day & I'm supplyin' the ammo! :lol:

I sort out the ammo in any case because I know which rimfire rifle shoots best with "what ammo" and reload for all the centrefire stuff but No.4 reason gets used a bit. :roll:

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Re: Mudgee Meetup 19-4-14

Post by petemacsydney » 11 Apr 2014, 8:52 am

Yeah no problems with the wife wanting to shoot, she loves it!

It's just she's not keen for the kids to be exposed to it just yet.
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Re: Mudgee Meetup 19-4-14

Post by Apollo » 11 Apr 2014, 1:26 pm

Since I don't have a wife I can't blame one but my problems are different and more complex.

My attendance is in doubt at this stage, transport & medical wise. I'm trying to find a solution though.
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Re: Mudgee Meetup 19-4-14

Post by Bark » 11 Apr 2014, 3:20 pm

petemacsydney wrote:It's just she's not keen for the kids to be exposed to it just yet.


Keeping all the good toys for herself?

Bitch... :lol:

Just kidding :D
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Re: Mudgee Meetup 19-4-14

Post by wrenchman » 12 Apr 2014, 12:38 am

To far for me wish I could come it sounds like lots of fun
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Re: Mudgee Meetup 19-4-14

Post by Hilux2003 » 12 Apr 2014, 8:01 pm

wrenchman wrote:To far for me wish I could come it sounds like lots of fun


We will issue you with a visa but the air fare is the killer for costs :lol:
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Re: Mudgee Meetup 19-4-14

Post by Chronos » 13 Apr 2014, 9:54 am

Well its less than a week to go and I'm starting to get stuff together

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Hope I have shotgun covered :lol:

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Re: Mudgee Meetup 19-4-14

Post by Chronos » 13 Apr 2014, 12:01 pm

Just letting you all know that on Saturday in Mudgee there is a farmers market, a good spot to pick up a coffee, some local wine, meats and fruit and veg as well as local craft s**t. Lol

Not interested? Your wife or girlfriend may be. My mrs is coming away for a shoot but will most likely drive into Mudgee for the markets on Saturday morning

http://mudgeefinefoods.com.au/farmers-market/

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Re: Mudgee Meetup 19-4-14

Post by WesleySnipes » 13 Apr 2014, 6:37 pm

Hey guys, first post :)

Sounds like an awesome no frills event, been looking for something like this for some time. I will see what is on the schedule for the weekend!
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Re: Mudgee Meetup 19-4-14

Post by Chronos » 13 Apr 2014, 9:00 pm

:? welcome to the forum wesley snipes

the weekend i attended earlier this year it was stinking hot out there but it should be much more pleasant this time of year and i understand it's greened up a little now

make sure you bring your guns, plenty of ammo, some food and grog and your sense of humour :? and you'll have a ball

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Re: Mudgee Meetup 19-4-14

Post by SendIt » 14 Apr 2014, 10:57 am

G'day Wesley.
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Re: Mudgee Meetup 19-4-14

Post by ebr love » 14 Apr 2014, 10:59 am

WesleySnipes wrote:Sounds like an awesome no frills event, been looking for something like this for some time. I will see what is on the schedule for the weekend!


Check out some photos from the last event there.

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Everyone having a blast from the looks of things :)
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Re: Mudgee Meetup 19-4-14

Post by petemacsydney » 14 Apr 2014, 12:35 pm

Anyone got a street address of the Mudgee Meet Up range?

Can't seem to find one on Google.

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Re: Mudgee Meetup 19-4-14

Post by Chronos » 14 Apr 2014, 1:07 pm

http://www.ssaamudgee.com.au/index.php? ... Itemid=182

See link. Basically you turn off after Lithgow toward Mudgee on the castleraegh highway and the range is in the left about 30 km before Mudgee.

Google map search castleraegh hwy and cudgegong rd and it's about 200m before this intersection If you pass the sign to the caravan park at cudgegong rd turn around and come back about 200m
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