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07 March 2008, 02:08

Rusty

Houston Area Shoot n Hoot

If anyone gets lost or need assistance please call my cell phone, 281-773-7987.

Rusty
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07 March 2008, 04:52

.366torque

quote:
Originally posted by jeffeosso:
Idaho, Boomy, and Tom arrived last night, and we StS'ed until 2:30..
jeffe

Did you guys get up to Keith's place for a "practice" shoot?
Any pics of boom's boomer?

07 March 2008, 05:18

boom stick

hey there...

the gun is so cool, cant take the smile off my face.

will post some pics soon...

07 March 2008, 08:13

.366torque

What loads are you Christening it with? I know the Tequila must be flowing by now, but any ideas on the name you'll give it?

07 March 2008, 08:23

mstarling

Guys,

Weather appears to be clearing for the weekend ... have a GREAT time on Sunday!

Wish I could be there.

07 March 2008, 12:25

Rusty

There is a Marriott owned Hotel north of the range on 288.
Springhill Suites, Pearland TX.

07 March 2008, 23:22

JTEX

See ya'll Sunday.

08 March 2008, 03:06

boom stick

Well I went through my hazing and had to wear this pink ear protection... they would not give me the ammo without the pink ear protection

With friends like these...

08 March 2008, 03:06

jeffeosso

Boomy loves the 470 AR

here his is, about to touch one off on the bench ... this happens to be a 12 o'clock high bullseye

Here he is, taking a standing shoot

His New avatar - Boomstick 470

He loves his new hearing protection -- His friends think the world of him, and want to make certain he protects his delicate wittle ears

See, Boomstick 470

and Maiden Voyage

*** giant .MOV files below***

His first Shot!
http://weaponsmith.com/images/470-ar/boomy/3-7/first-shot.MOV

4 fairly quick shots
http://weaponsmith.com/images/470-ar/boomy/3-7/4shots.MOV

A 2 shot victory lap
http://weaponsmith.com/images/470-ar/boomy/3-7/vicki-lap.MOV

opinions vary band of bubbas and STC hunting Club

Information on Ammoguide about
the416AR, 458AR, 470AR, 500AR
What is an AR round? Case Drawings 416-458-470AR and 500AR.
476AR,
http://www.weaponsmith.com

08 March 2008, 03:14

boom stick

What a great gun and fun to shoot!

hope y'all have as much fun shooting it this weekend.

08 March 2008, 03:24

jeffeosso

FIREBALL!!!
80gr of h335, with a 500gr bullet, at 2150

08 March 2008, 03:38

jeffeosso

Anyone bringing a 470NE sunday??

This rifle weighs 9# 15.6oz with scope and 4 shots .. would be nice to compare them, head to head, as these loads are right at 2150fps with a 500gr bullet .. and It would be interesting to compare (again) the 470 AR vs 470 NE ....

jeffe

08 March 2008, 03:40

boom stick

Once I photoshop out the pink these pics might not be bad...

Its not smart to make fun at a guy with a loaded elephant rifle in his hands...

Peyton...thanks for the rings!

08 March 2008, 06:21

MJines

Jeff,

I will have my Chapius .470.

08 March 2008, 06:27

jeffeosso

Out Standing!! thanks Mike!

08 March 2008, 06:27

Macifej

Is there no dress code at these events!?!?

08 March 2008, 16:19

Rusty

Maybe it's the new color for the "Bubbas"?
They have been telling us for years that they really are a "sensitive" bunch! And who can argue, that as "Bubbas", they have always been in touch with their inner child?

Que Hombre, Boomie!

08 March 2008, 18:09

J D

The ear muffs are cute, and may even make us more acceptable to Peta. The over exposer to pink may cause limp wrist and could be a danger with anything over 9.3 in cal.

JDD

08 March 2008, 22:16

Doug Turnbull

I have run into weather problems here in the NE and will not make it to the shoot. I was really looking forward to it. See you another time and place.
Doug

08 March 2008, 23:08

tiggertate

quote:
Originally posted by Doug Turnbull:
I have run into weather problems here in the NE and will not make it to the shoot. I was really looking forward to it. See you another time and place.
Doug

That's a real shame, Doug, for lots of reasons. Besides meeting a fine craftsman and seeing your new rounds, I was hoping you had a pair of color case-hardened earmuffs for the event. Seems we have a theme for these events now....

09 March 2008, 01:45

boom stick

Lots of fun today at hog killers...

Many additions to charging waterjug heaven.

Doug, sorry you can't be here. Lots of people looking forward to meet you including me.

09 March 2008, 05:25

Macifej

Photos???

09 March 2008, 06:49

RIP

Great!
Boomer demonstrates how easily he controls 470 NE ballistics from the handy-dandy 470 AR!
Is that a Ruger or a Mauser?

Life is good!
Boomer gotta boom stick, Daddy gotta squeeze box, Momma never sleeps at night ...
I just felt like singing something, whether it makes sense or not.

We awoke to about a foot of snow in my part of Kentucky today.

09 March 2008, 09:15

boom stick

Hehehe...

Shot the 375, 416, lott, and some others but the 550 express 700@2150 and 550 Gibbs 615@2480 was the most interesting.

Hope jeffe posts the video soon...

The 470 is a 7 mag conversion.

09 March 2008, 09:49

Macifej

How'd that 615 @ 2480 feel on your cabeza??

09 March 2008, 09:59

Grandpasez

Anyone shot the 577Belted with 1000gr
bullets yet.Ed

09 March 2008, 10:07

Canuck

WTG, boomy! That 470 looks at home with ya!

Cheers,
Canuck

09 March 2008, 10:56

boom stick

quote:
Originally posted by Macifej:
How'd that 615 @ 2480 feel on your cabeza??

Heh heh...

Everything is subjective... In felt recoil it is the lott x2 but as others have said if you need it or if game was in yer sights you would not think about it with the adrenaline flowing.

I think the vids will show these beasts can be used well. Once you overcome the fear of the perceived recoil you can become proficient in them.

09 March 2008, 11:04

boom stick

quote:
Originally posted by hubel458:
Anyone shot the 577Belted with 1000gr
bullets yet.Ed

Sadly Rich encountered some technical dificulties with his action and left it at home

Will have to shoot it at the next get together.

I eagerly await load development of the 1000 grainers in the 577 BME.

09 March 2008, 16:53

jeffeosso

Rip- it is a m77mkII stainless

09 March 2008, 17:37

Hog Killer

quote:
Originally posted by Macifej:
How'd that 615 @ 2480 feel on your cabeza??

No doubt, when you have touched one off.

Keith

09 March 2008, 21:42

RIP

quote:
Originally posted by jeffeosso:
Rip- it is a m77mkII stainless

Thanks. Just to reconfirm, since Boomer was so giddy about his pink earmuffs, he forgot to mention it. I was recollecting a Ruger by a Texas Smith, in his own proprietary line of cartridges.

10 March 2008, 03:32

MJines

Jeff and Rusty,

Thanks for putting on a fantastic event. That had to be one of the largest big bore assemblies in history. Had a great time. Thanks again.

10 March 2008, 03:33

jimatcat

thanks to rusty and jeffe for a good time today.... nice to put faces with the names i see here on AR....

10 March 2008, 03:34

Macifej

How many showed up??

10 March 2008, 03:35

bobc

Mike, did you forget a box of 470's at the range? Big blue Caseguard box with 12 shells, marked 500 gr woodleigh 87.5 rl 15? I have them. Bob

10 March 2008, 03:44

jeffeosso

Thanks Everyone for coming!
41 folks signed the guestlist, and one nice young lady took the firng course!

Man, what a HOOT!!
jeffe

10 March 2008, 04:15

fla3006

Thanks Jeff, Rusty, BobC, ForrestB and others who put this on, and thanks again to all the folks who traveled long distance to attend!

10 March 2008, 04:28

boom stick

Wow what a hoot!

Jeffeosso, Rusty, thanks for your hard work.

It was an awesome trip for me. I got to shoot my rifle, (Thanks El Jeffe it is awesome and I love it!!!)

I got to shoot all kinds of big bores thanks to Jeffe, Rich, Rodney 500, Hog Killer, TMC and others.

I got to meet a lot of the AR crowd

A special thanks to ELS for letting me shoot his 577 NE

What a great weekend!

10 March 2008, 04:32

ramrod340

quote:
Thanks Jeff, Rusty, BobC, ForrestB and others who put this on, and thanks again to all the folks who traveled long distance to attend!

+1 It was a great time. Thanks for your great effort.