Hello,
June 9 Big Bore shoot - Hamilton, MT
20 rounds for score
bring 9 - 1 gal jugs
$10 entry
bring extra rounds and guns to share a few shots

Geez Dan, right in the middle of Gopher season!!!

I'm sure we'll be there with something large.

Maybe we can run the match at a place that has gophers and integrate them into the fun.

I'll be there! Let me know if you want me to bring any of my "animals".

P.S. I am looking at Sunday July 22 for my Libby shoot.

Great. Thanks for the offer - yes, it would be nice to have some. We can talk later about the course of fire and what we want to do. I have never run two shoots the same way. Moving paper, moving jugs, stationary jugs, charging gophers...

Hi guys, how about August 4th at High Ore. 20 rounds plus fun ones. $10 to shoot. See ya all at a range soon!

I'll be there with my 470 NE it was fun last time !! Chris in Missoula. What's the calibre restrictions ?

Good! 375 or better. 45-70 lever guns are also welcome. You would make double rifle #3, hopefully some more will show up.

Any shoots planned closer to Colorado Springs this year?
Max

Co springs is about halfway between MT & AZ and our shoot was last week, next one in Sept.

http://arizona-rifleshooting.c...ifle-shoot-PRGC.html

Poole

Bill,
Many thanks.
Max

Getting closer!

Pop's and i'll be there again this year Dan. See ya there.

I am looking for a 470 NE to purchase and am trying to learn about big bores, I would like to visit the shoot in Hamilton on the 9th. What is the location ?

Dan I would like to know where the hamilton shoot will be located I would love to stop by. Im new to this site and new to big bores and trying to learn all I can before I purchase a double.

Frank, Good to have you here. Sorry about the delay-I'm not too addicted to checking posts every 4 hours, or 24 sometimes. The Whittecar range is on the west side of Hamilton, MT. check out whittecarrange.com, there is a map.

Big Bores, If you are familiar with guns, reloading, shooting, more than avg. recoil, etc. just get about anything within reason. If not, get a 375 or 458 WM and play with it a bit. 470 is starting out on the run, but if it's what you want, then do it. Budget, motivation, and time on task will answer the other questions. Read a bunch of the posts here and you will get a feel for some things, although some discussions end up splitting hairs or following rabbit trails of interest to some but not all. Remember, opinions are often held dear, and what works for you doesn't necessarily work for me or Bob or Pete. Folks on this site are helpful with info and advice, so just throw out a question and see what you get.

We would love to have you come up and shoot. You can borrow my 375 if you want.

Dan

Thanks for getting back to me and sorry about sending two Emails Im pretty much computer stupid I sent the first one' but didn't know where it went so I sent another. Anyway I have A 375 maybe I should bring it along? What time will the shoot start and end. Thank agin.

Frank, Be there at 8:45 am. Bring your gun and a bunch of ammo, at least 20. We have a good time and get a good bunch of guys (watch out for JCS271 when he gets all squinty-eyed though, he's as mean as a gut shot grizzly). Bitterroot seems nice until he says "Here, shoot my gun." After you get back on your feet he just kind of laughs.

Dan, what time do we start shooting saturday? I'll be coming with two other shooters and we don't want to be late.

Be there 8:45 to register. It will be fun.

Course of Fire:
-2 shots, standing, 40 yd, paper target, not timed
-3 shots, on paper, 20,30,40 yds
-2 jugs, 35 yd
-broadside buff 2 shots, charging buff 1 shot
-paper target 1 shot which starts timer and lion charge (2 jugs coming at you)
-broadside buff moving, 2 shots
-jugs at 30,40 and 50 yd
-shooter moves 5 yds ahead, 2 jugs at 50

Weather man says rain and 50's temp. We will be under cover though.

start postion: low ready with safety on

Looks great. See ya saturday morning Dan

Leaving my office now and stopping at every gun store between here and Hamilton (240 miles/25 shops ).
See ya in the A.M.!

Since I don't see it posted in the thread, what's the location of this shoot?

I just moved to Bozeman and am not familiar with the Hamilton area at all.

Hello, check out whittecarrange.com for a map. Our street address is 578 Blodgett View Rd.
We are west of town off Rickett's Road.

pictures pictures pictures!

We had 16 shooters show up. 375's (H&H and Ruger), 380 Howell, 444 Marlin, 45-70's Marlin and 1886, 450 G&A Short (is that right Ol Bull?), 458 Lott, 585 Nyati, 450 Nitro, 50 Beowulf, 416 American, 458 AccRel. Good guys and lots of fun. We even had shooters from Minnesota and Salt Lake City.

Thanks for coming guys. Dan

Don't forget about July 22 shoot in Libby and Aug 4 in Boulder.

Dan, Thanks for a great day. It was a lot of fun with a GREAT bunch of guys! We'll see ya all in libby. Oh, i've got a couple of videos you might want to see. Oh ya, thats right Dan, a 450 G&A Short and thanks again for another great shoot!

Great fun and great to meet new folks. Dan, Thanks for all of your hard work in setting it up and keeping it running smoothly. I would like to say more but after my poor performance on the charging jugs, I think my time would be much better spent just going outside and practising with my rifle!

sound like everyone had a great time. I made one down in Julip Texas a few years ago and we had a great time sharing guns and stories. I wish I could make more of them.