2nd annual Indiana get together

silverbuzzard · Post by **silverbuzzard** » Sun Jun 07, 2009 6:09 am

ok guys
Have not been paying attention lately
Give me the address and time one mo time. Am going to try like heck to make it

Mokwaw · Post by **Mokwaw** » Sun Jun 07, 2009 9:38 am

Silverbuzzard, If I remember correcty you said you live near Lake Michigan, so just go down to US 30 head east toward Plymouth, In.......turn south on SR 39 go about 7-8 miles and look for the bright yellow signs that Old Ironsights is putting out. I think Old Iron said he will be there around 0800 central time on Sat 6/13 he is the Range Master and has the keys......will be others there as the day wears on we are scheduled for 6/13 & 6/14 until everyone gets tired and ready to leave....the cook out will be on Sunday 6/14......doesn't look like I'm going to make it until Sunday 6/14 early in the morning....if things change I may be able to roll in late on Saturday 6/13.....looking forward to the meet.

OI phones in... · Post by **OI phones in...** » Sun Jun 07, 2009 5:35 pm

Don't forget, esp if you is bringing wimmins, bring TP, Paper Towels/towelletts & hand sanitizer...

PRIMITIVE SITE/NO WATER.

Old Ironsights · Post by **Old Ironsights** » Mon Jun 08, 2009 7:38 pm

Did you know...

the 9.3x72R loads 65gr 3F (settled & compressed) under a 200 gr bullet?

I guess we'll see how that stands up to 18gr 2400 eh?

JReed · Post by **JReed** » Mon Jun 08, 2009 7:45 pm

Oh that should be fun.

5 days left folks. I have been keeping up on the weather so far it will be partly cloudy highs in the 70's lows in the mid 50's but this is Indiana so we shall see who knows it could end up snowing.

Don't forget to bring your squirrely guns and no OI 45-70 don't count.

Old Ironsights · Post by **Old Ironsights** » Mon Jun 08, 2009 8:00 pm

JReed wrote:Oh that should be fun.

It's 60gr Volume, weighs out at 65gr. Settled into the case by vibratory tumbler, + mayne 5% compression.

5 days left folks. I have been keeping up on the weather so far it will be partly cloudy highs in the 70's lows in the mid 50's but this is Indiana so we shall see who knows it could end up snowing.

Don't forget to bring your squirrely guns and no OI 45-70 don't count.

I'm picking up the Fire Pit tomorrow or wednesday, and will be doing some site work Fri PM - mostly to try to make the Outhouse a little, er... well, nicer isn't exactly the right word... but I will be working on it anyway...

(sometimes being wildly underemployed is a useful thing...)

If any of you you can spare the truck space, and have any laying around, try to bring some firewood. I will be collecting what I can from the "free wood" spots but more fire is more better...

JReed · Post by **JReed** » Mon Jun 08, 2009 8:04 pm

Hey the out house beats a cat hole and an E tool.

Old Ironsights · Post by **Old Ironsights** » Mon Jun 08, 2009 8:09 pm

JReed wrote:Hey the out house beats a cat hole and an E tool.

Hey, watch yourself Gunny, or I'll have you on the Burn Detail...

JReed · Post by **JReed** » Mon Jun 08, 2009 8:21 pm

Old Ironsights wrote:
JReed wrote:Hey the out house beats a cat hole and an E tool.
Hey, watch yourself Gunny, or I'll have you on the Burn Detail...

Hey now that just aint cool.

Old Ironsights · Post by **Old Ironsights** » Mon Jun 08, 2009 8:53 pm

JReed wrote:
Old Ironsights wrote:
JReed wrote:Hey the out house beats a cat hole and an E tool.
Hey, watch yourself Gunny, or I'll have you on the Burn Detail...
Hey now that just aint cool.

Deisel & a Stir Stick...

JReed · Post by **JReed** » Mon Jun 08, 2009 9:03 pm

Don't forget your gas mask and MOPP suit. Yuck!!!!

I need to get by Gander Mt to see if they have any 45-70 brass and LR primers. If they have some I'll have to talk you into bringing some of those 350gr cast bullets with ya. Wounder how much Pyrodex I could squeeze under those pills.

Old Ironsights · Post by **Old Ironsights** » Mon Jun 08, 2009 9:09 pm

JReed wrote:Don't forget your gas mask and MOPP suit. Yuck!!!!

I need to get by Gander Mt to see if they have any 45-70 brass and LR primers. If they have some I'll have to talk you into bringing some of those 350gr cast bullets with ya. Wounder how much Pyrodex I could squeeze under those pills.

LRPs I got. If Gander has Fed or Win I'll trade you straight across for CCI.

I also have plenty .45-70 Brass, but no .45-70 at the moment. Gotta check on the Goulds. Not sure how many I have cast up, but I AM bringing about 60 already loaded rounds...

JReed · Post by **JReed** » Mon Jun 08, 2009 9:21 pm

I will look and see what they have. Unfortunately they never have any .458 cast bullets only jacketed and I am not sending those down the bore of my roller. If they have some primers and brass it will give me a chance to use my 310 tool out at the camp out.

Old Ironsights · Post by **Old Ironsights** » Mon Jun 08, 2009 9:34 pm

JReed wrote:I will look and see what they have. Unfortunately they never have any .458 cast bullets only jacketed and I am not sending those down the bore of my roller. If they have some primers and brass it will give me a chance to use my 310 tool out at the camp out.

Well, like I said, if the don't have any of either, I'll be bringing BP EQ loads along anyway, so we can have plenty of brass, and I have plenty of primers.

JReed · Post by **JReed** » Mon Jun 08, 2009 9:40 pm

I'll try to get by there tomorrow and I'll let you know what I find. Did you ever go with a different powder? Last time we were having a heck of a time with your load in your gun and mine.

Old Ironsights · Post by **Old Ironsights** » Mon Jun 08, 2009 9:44 pm

JReed wrote:I'll try to get by there tomorrow and I'll let you know what I find. Did you ever go with a different powder? Last time we were having a heck of a time with your load in your gun and mine.

Yeah, there were 2 issues going on there, with the biggest being Varget & CCI #200 primers.

The 4198 loads didn't give me any problem at the sillouhette range.

JReed · Post by **JReed** » Mon Jun 08, 2009 9:46 pm

Old Ironsights wrote:
JReed wrote:I'll try to get by there tomorrow and I'll let you know what I find. Did you ever go with a different powder? Last time we were having a heck of a time with your load in your gun and mine.
Yeah, there were 2 issues going on there, with the biggest being Varget & CCI #200 primers.

The 4198 loads didn't give me any problem at the sillouhette range.

If I find some Fed or Win LRP's then we will have to load some up with the Varget to see if that fixes it.

silverbuzzard · Post by **silverbuzzard** » Tue Jun 09, 2009 11:32 am

If I can make it ,I will bring some firewood.
I hear Kemps in Michigan City has primers but only sells them if you buy other components, don't know the prices

2ndovc · Post by **2ndovc** » Tue Jun 09, 2009 9:21 pm

I couldn't decide which 45-70 to bring so I'm bringing both and several different loads. Haven't settled on a favorite
for the Marlin Century. But you're welcome to try mine.

If I can I'll squeeze in some firewood though I'm planning on making off with Blondie's Jeep. More fun but not as
much room as the Durango.

jb

JReed · Post by **JReed** » Tue Jun 09, 2009 9:30 pm

They are now calling for 30% chance of rain Saturday night and Sunday so bring your rain gear boys and girls.

Old Ironsights · Post by **Old Ironsights** » Wed Jun 10, 2009 9:18 am

The Line is covered but your tent won't be... I am bringing a 10x10 popup besides my tent too...

silverbuzzard · Post by **silverbuzzard** » Wed Jun 10, 2009 11:33 am

I have 1,000 CCI small pistol magnum primers I want to trade for large pistol primers?

ohio hunter · Post by **ohio hunter** » Wed Jun 10, 2009 5:23 pm

2ndovc wrote:I couldn't decide which 45-70 to bring so I'm bringing both and several different loads. Haven't settled on a favorite
for the Marlin Century. But you're welcome to try mine.

If I can I'll squeeze in some firewood though I'm planning on making off with Blondie's Jeep. More fun but not as
much room as the Durango.

jb

2ndovc, You will be driving within spitting distance of me. I have been staying out this as I really want to come but it would be hard. I am 20 min west of Toledo.
Jay

J Miller · Post by **J Miller** » Wed Jun 10, 2009 6:20 pm

So, How many are going to camp at the range?

Joe

OI phones in... · Post by **OI phones in...** » Wed Jun 10, 2009 7:22 pm

I will be... I think Jeremy is...}

eric65 · Post by **eric65** » Wed Jun 10, 2009 8:36 pm

Okay boys, plans always change at my house. FINAL PLAN ON MY PART! My wife WILL be comming along after all! We will plan to show up around 4 ish and stay until late evening. What can we supply for the cookout? I may be bringing some firewood along if I can, but we should bring some food too. Hamburgers perhaps? please let me know ASAP. Footnote, my wife's curiosity finally got the best of her!

Old Ironsights · Post by **Old Ironsights** » Wed Jun 10, 2009 8:50 pm

eric65 wrote:Okay boys, plans always change at my house. FINAL PLAN ON MY PART! My wife WILL be comming along after all! We will plan to show up around 4 ish and stay until late evening. What can we supply for the cookout? I may be bringing some firewood along if I can, but we should bring some food too. Hamburgers perhaps? please let me know ASAP. Footnote, my wife's curiosity finally got the best of her!

OI's bringing:
Fire Pit. Generator, Tabletop Gas Grill, Turkey Fryer Burner & Tank. BBQ Tools.
'Taters, Onions, Peppers & Marainade/Baste. 10gal H2O, coupe racks of pop (cola/dewish)

Mokaw's Bringing:
pork steaks, large charcoal grill, charcoal etc., tomatoes, couple loaves of bread. Folding chairs, couple rolls TP. Other stuff as I think of it.

Jeremy's shopping when he gets there.

Jason/2ndovc's bringing some wood & idunno what else.

J Miller · Post by **J Miller** » Wed Jun 10, 2009 10:45 pm

eric65 wrote:Okay boys, plans always change at my house. FINAL PLAN ON MY PART! My wife WILL be comming along after all! We will plan to show up around 4 ish and stay until late evening. What can we supply for the cookout? I may be bringing some firewood along if I can, but we should bring some food too. Hamburgers perhaps? please let me know ASAP. Footnote, my wife's curiosity finally got the best of her!

Good, At least there will be another gal there besides me....

Mrs J Miller

We're bringing some Fizzies.

2ndovc · Post by **2ndovc** » Thu Jun 11, 2009 7:03 am

OI phones in... wrote:I will be... I think Jeremy is...}

We are too..

jb

2ndovc · Post by **2ndovc** » Thu Jun 11, 2009 7:05 am

Old Ironsights wrote:
eric65 wrote:Okay boys, plans always change at my house. FINAL PLAN ON MY PART! My wife WILL be comming along after all! We will plan to show up around 4 ish and stay until late evening. What can we supply for the cookout? I may be bringing some firewood along if I can, but we should bring some food too. Hamburgers perhaps? please let me know ASAP. Footnote, my wife's curiosity finally got the best of her!
OI's bringing:
Fire Pit. Generator, Tabletop Gas Grill, Turkey Fryer Burner & Tank. BBQ Tools.
'Taters, Onions, Peppers & Marainade/Baste. 10gal H2O, coupe racks of pop (cola/dewish)

Mokaw's Bringing:
pork steaks, large charcoal grill, charcoal etc., tomatoes, couple loaves of bread. Folding chairs, couple rolls TP. Other stuff as I think of it.

Jeremy's shopping when he gets there.

Jason/2ndovc's bringing some wood & idunno what else.

Was going to grab some burgers, dogs and buns.

jb

Old Ironsights · Post by **Old Ironsights** » Thu Jun 11, 2009 8:26 am

J Miller wrote:
eric65 wrote:Okay boys, plans always change at my house. FINAL PLAN ON MY PART! My wife WILL be comming along after all! We will plan to show up around 4 ish and stay until late evening. What can we supply for the cookout? I may be bringing some firewood along if I can, but we should bring some food too. Hamburgers perhaps? please let me know ASAP. Footnote, my wife's curiosity finally got the best of her!
Good, At least there will be another gal there besides me....

Mrs J Miller

We're bringing some Fizzies.

Right On!

2ndovc · Post by **2ndovc** » Thu Jun 11, 2009 12:08 pm

ohio hunter wrote:
2ndovc wrote:I couldn't decide which 45-70 to bring so I'm bringing both and several different loads. Haven't settled on a favorite
for the Marlin Century. But you're welcome to try mine.

If I can I'll squeeze in some firewood though I'm planning on making off with Blondie's Jeep. More fun but not as
much room as the Durango.

jb
2ndovc, You will be driving within spitting distance of me. I have been staying out this as I really want to come but it would be hard. I am 20 min west of Toledo.
Jay

Well I hope you can make it anyway.

jb

JReed · Post by **JReed** » Thu Jun 11, 2009 6:36 pm

Well change 1 to the weather now they are calling for 30% showers/ T-storms on Sat. Sunday is supposed to be good partly sunny high around 75.

I am camping along with my youngest. Really looking forward to this weekend the bad thing is I will have to mow before I head out on Sat the yard is looking like a jungle.

I am shopping when I get there so y'all bring what you want I'll pick up what ever y'all forgot and any thing I think will be good at the time.

Post by **Ysabel Kid** » Thu Jun 11, 2009 9:51 pm

Wish I could be there. You all be safe, enjoy yourselves, and take plenty of pictures!!!

JReed · Post by **JReed** » Thu Jun 11, 2009 10:31 pm

Ysabel Kid wrote:Wish I could be there. You all be safe, enjoy yourselves, and take plenty of pictures!!!

Shouldn't have problems with the camera this time as it will be well above freezing.

I will make sure I stop pulling the trigger long enough to snap some pics for ya.

Old Ironsights · Post by **Old Ironsights** » Fri Jun 12, 2009 8:56 am

JReed wrote:Well change 1 to the weather now they are calling for 30% showers/ T-storms on Sat. Sunday is supposed to be good partly sunny high around 75.

I am camping along with my youngest. Really looking forward to this weekend the bad thing is I will have to mow before I head out on Sat the yard is looking like a jungle. I am shopping when I get there so y'all bring what you want I'll pick up what ever y'all forgot and any thing I think will be good at the time.

Look in the back of the maintenance closet at the Recruiting office. I think there is still a can of Agent Orange back there somewhere...

J Miller · Post by **J Miller** » Fri Jun 12, 2009 11:19 am

We really should be mowing our yard too. However the stupid mower won't start. darn ingrate, and after I fed it new gas and put a brand new blade on it too.

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I'm about 75% ready to pull out. Just gotta finish loading the stuff, I'm tempted to rent a U-haul trailer and just load all my shooters. Picking which ones to bring is a pain in the butt. Wifie will try to get the lunch stuff ready for the cooler, I got to get everything else loaded and hopefully change the oil in the Pathfinder.

Then if all goes according to plans ... ( it never does ) we're planning on pulling out at ODark30 so we can get to the range around 0800 or 0900. I wanna get that Enfield sighted in with it's new sight before JReed gets there. I can't let him out shoot me now can I?

It's been so long since we've done an over nighter I've plum forgot how. I hope our kitties don't hate us. They're getting stuck in the house for 48 hours by themselves.
Oh whatta mess ..............

Joe

JReed · Post by **JReed** » Fri Jun 12, 2009 4:12 pm

Nice thing about cats if you leave out food and water they dont mind a whole lot when you aren't there.

Looking forward to the Enfield fest. It will be the first time mine has been with so many others of the like since the end of the war. I broke down and am taking the wife's MiniVan and the oldest boy decided that camping and shooting sounded good. So I will have lots of room for stuff.

Old Ironsights · Post by **Old Ironsights** » Fri Jun 12, 2009 4:31 pm

Just came back from the range.

Some tall grass, but not too bad. Ground isn't too wet (sand drains quickly) but the scrap wood pile (what little there is) is saturated. There is some deadfall we can collect, but not enough for a good campfire (fire pit is an 18-wheeler rim)

Did a little repair on the Outhouse, more to do tommorrow AM.

Post by **Old Savage** » Fri Jun 12, 2009 4:38 pm

Wish you boys the best - these are a lot of fun.

2ndovc · Post by **2ndovc** » Fri Jun 12, 2009 7:18 pm

Mostly loaded up. Ammo, tent, stuff is in the Jeep.
Guns go in in the morning.
Sitting here making my "don't forget list" and directions.
Should be pulling out around 0700/0800, puts me there @ noon or so.

Gotta make sure I pull the Betty Boop tire cover off the back of Blondie's Jeep.

looking forward to meeting you guys!!

See ya tomorrow!

If you guys want, pm me your shoe phone numbers. If we need anything I can stop on the way.

jason

eric65 · Post by **eric65** » Fri Jun 12, 2009 7:50 pm

Awwwwww, leave the cover on.

JReed · Post by **JReed** » Fri Jun 12, 2009 8:35 pm

Yep just packing now. Mowed most of the yard this afternoon so i only have to do a 1/4 acre in the morning and then we will be off . I will be leaving about noon so should be out there about 1400-1430. Can't wait this is gonna be fun.

2ndovc · Post by **2ndovc** » Fri Jun 12, 2009 9:34 pm

eric65 wrote:Awwwwww, leave the cover on.

I think the kid will have that removed even before I get up.
(if he didn't already)
He's not a big Betty fan

jb

Old Ironsights · Post by **Old Ironsights** » Fri Jun 12, 2009 11:12 pm

Just finished packing everything but the guns.

Got a quick Wally World stop on the way out of town, then I'll be puttering around the site from 8AM CST on... leaving to get forgotten stuff only once someone else shows up.

J Miller · Post by **J Miller** » Sat Jun 13, 2009 12:28 am

We're packed up. Gonna take a nap now and head out about daylight maybe.

Not sure when we'll arrive.

See you guys and gal when we get there.

Joe

OI phones in... · Post by **OI phones in...** » Sat Jun 13, 2009 11:09 am

I'm here just waiting on y'all...

JReed · Post by **JReed** » Sat Jun 13, 2009 11:36 am

Heading out in just a few minutes. See y'all there.