Year's First Alaska Double Shoot

11 March 2014, 04:21

cal pappas

Gents:
The year's first Alaska double rifle shoot will be at the Birchwood range on May 31 10-3. We will have lots of doubles there and a few single barreled arms in keeping with Affirmative Action regulations. We will all chip in a few $ to Rob as he booked the range for a 200$ fee. I will supply the grill and send out a food list so we can all have burgers, dogs, chips, soft drinks, etc…

I don't know what the others will bring, but I will cart along my .450-400, .450 no2, .500, .600, 8-bore, and 4-bore. Yesterday I bought an Alex Henry 8-bore single barrel harpoon gun that has rifle sights and can shoot 8-bore cartridges. If it is up and running I will haul it down there, too. Weighs 23 pounds and the barrel is 2" diameter at the breech!

Many of you mates have joined me for shoots in the past and if any gents from the lower 48 have some air miles and would like to spend a long weekend in AK shooting and visiting some nice collections you are welcome.

We will also book the range for the end of June and the end of July when we are all there on the 31st and if there is interest.
Cheers,
Cal

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11 March 2014, 05:19

Frostbit

quote:
Originally posted by cal pappas:
Gents:
The year's first Alaska double rifle shoot will be at the Birchwood range on May 31 10-3. We will have lots of doubles there and a few single barreled arms in keeping with Affirmative Action regulations. We will all chip in a few $ to Rob as he booked the range for a 200$ fee. I will supply the grill and send out a food list so we can all have burgers, dogs, chips, soft drinks, etc…

I don't know what the others will bring, but I will cart along my .450-400, .450 no2, .500, .600, 8-bore, and 4-bore. Yesterday I bought an Alex Henry 8-bore single barrel harpoon gun that has rifle sights and can shoot 8-bore cartridges. If it is up and running I will haul it down there, too. Weighs 23 pounds and the barrel is 2" diameter at the breech!

Many of you mates have joined me for shoots in the past and if any gents from the lower 48 have some air miles and would like to spend a long weekend in AK shooting and visiting some nice collections you are welcome.

We will also book the range for the end of June and the end of July when we are all there on the 31st and if there is interest.
Cheers,
Cal

Dang Cal!!

Unfortunately Joyce and I will have to decline. We have formed "Team Wojo" for the Relay for Life to raise money for the American Cancer Society for all they have done for Joyce. It's 24 hours Friday May 30 at 1800 to Saturday May 31 at 1800.

TEAM WOJO

Cheers
Jim

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11 March 2014, 06:18

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I'll try but that's getting into my super busy season. I know you guys think I'm avoiding the DR shoots because I never show up but not because I don't want to be there. Maybe I can get someone to fill in for the morning if I can get out of there by 3:00.

11 March 2014, 06:24

N E 450 No2

cal refresh my memory, what 450 No2 do you have and what loads do you shoot in it.

Akshooter, is that the same range you and I shot at?

11 March 2014, 07:00

cal pappas

quote:
Originally posted by N E 450 No2:
cal refresh my memory, what 450 No2 do you have and what loads do you shoot in it.

Akshooter, is that the same range you and I shot at?

Joseph Lang from 1904. I shoot 105 grains of IMR 4831 and a Woodleigh bullet. 102 grains for the solid.
Cal

11 March 2014, 07:18

Mike Brooks

quote:
Originally posted by cal pappas:
quote:
Originally posted by N E 450 No2:
cal refresh my memory, what 450 No2 do you have and what loads do you shoot in it.

Akshooter, is that the same range you and I shot at?

Joseph Lang from 1904. I shoot 105 grains of IMR 4831 and a Woodleigh bullet. 102 grains for the solid.
Cal

Cal, Isn't that the one you found when you were dumpster diving in Wasilla? It's trashed..

11 March 2014, 07:19

N E 450 No2

Joseph Lang, a very nice double.

That Lang does not have 28" barrels by any chance does it?

11 March 2014, 07:45

cal pappas

Mike: I will ignore that remark as I know your real identity is Shootaway. To prove me wrong, invite him to our shoot in May so I can see you two together. If you don't do this, I know you're him.
Cal
450no2 24 inch barrels.
Cal

11 March 2014, 08:23

Mike Brooks

You know better ! I have a better rifles than his cobbled together POS.

Besides! I'm much better looking!

12 March 2014, 01:07

Matt Moore

Cal, I don't think we have done a great job of rolling out the welcome mat for Shootawhey to attend a shoot at Birchwood.

Besides, I have seen Mike shoot his Searcy and he shoots it well. Mike's Searcy has NO bondo, superglue, tapped out front sights, dremeled barrels, or dents in the barrels where it hit him in the head during a late night fondling/gun sholdering session.

Cheers,

Matt

12 March 2014, 01:36

Akshooter

Originally posted by N E 450 No2

quote]Akshooter, is that the same range you and I shot at?[/quote]

No Birchwood is on the other side of town. Did we go to my airplane when you where here. The firing line is about 100 yards from my tie down.

12 March 2014, 03:34

N E 450 No2

Yes AK we did go to see your plane, but you would not let me fly it.

12 March 2014, 07:58

Omnivorous_Bob

I should have my son's Daisy BB and 25-20 DRs, 30-06, maybe a 318, 8-bore, 10-bore doubles, a single 4-bore and a 577 howdah. In the non-DR but still British spirit I'll also bring my Sten MKIIS and DeLisle carbine replica.

If you're not a member of Birchwood you can shoot on this range without paying the normal $20 fee since we're renting it. If you want to shoot on any others you have to pay the fee, so there's no excuse to not come out and join us!

Bob

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12 March 2014, 08:35

AK_Stick

I'll be there, with my Chapuis, and the double of brand not spoken of

14 March 2014, 17:16

ELeeton

Thanks for the gracious invite Cal. Unfortunately this, as most of the other shoots, conflicts with my schedule. At least this time I am on vacation with my family instead of working.

I look forward to pictures and stories from the vent.

Eric

14 March 2014, 20:37

BrettAKSCI

I'll be with Jim and Joyce at the relay for life. I'll see how it shakes out time wise if I can make it Saturday.

Brett

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23 March 2014, 11:43

A7Dave

Well, I've got a 100 year + drilling, and it has two barrels over the rifle....If I'm in town, I'll be there to drool over the real doubles.

23 March 2014, 21:30

BrettAKSCI

My .500 just might make it in time. We'll see how the fundraiser goes........and how I go for that matter.

Brett

12 May 2014, 06:45

Omnivorous_Bob

Just a reminder, the shoot is in three weeks! (May 31st). Everyone is of course welcome.

Bob

12 May 2014, 07:25

cal pappas

I will be bringing the usual trash:
.450-400
.450 no2
.470 WR (if my offer is accepted)
.475 no2
.500
.600
8-bore
8-bore harpoon gun
4-bore
Cheers,
Cal

29 May 2014, 09:52

Matt Moore

I thought I would make a comment here to get this thread moved to the top.

My dad's health is declining quickly as he is 93. I will be heading out this weekend to spend some time together.

Have a great shoot and everyone behave. Make sure you don't get any ammo confusion going on when you are having all that fun.

Take a lot if pictures and I will enjoy viewing them while in the lower 48.

Matt

29 May 2014, 23:23

BrettAKSCI

I'll be making it, but my .500NE will be a bit late to the party for a showing.

Brett

01 June 2014, 01:07

AK_Stick

What time you guys plan on shooting?

03 June 2014, 05:17

Frostbit

OK, what's the report? How did it go? Who attended and where are the pictures?

08 June 2014, 00:05

cal pappas

Gents:
Rain, poor turnout, and only one brought a camera. Nothing much to write of.

Todd's .375 2 1/2" was made for the Maharaja of Patiala. Nice to have a history of a fine double.

Of course, Rob's Thompson shot well.

And, Rob brought his guns.

Most of my guns were put away, but from left is a .450 no2, .450-400, 4-bore, .475 no2. Scott's .500 Gibbs is to the right.

Rumor has it Brett will give up doctoring and become a cook at McDonlads. He makes excellent burgers!

My .600 always draws attention and a few shot it.

The big Huges 4-bore also gets a crowd. Todd Kilby, who took these photos posted here, shot the 4 and was amazed by its accuracy. Charge was 100 grains of Blue Dot and a 1400-grain ball. Velocity was about 1500 fps.

A pair from the 4-bore stopped this lion.

Next shoot is July 19 at the Su Valley range, mile 95 of the Parks (about 7 miles north of my place).
Cheers,
Cal

08 June 2014, 01:24

jorge

VEry cool Cal! thanks for posting. Say, who makes those nifty cartridge holders? j

08 June 2014, 07:18

cal pappas

quote:
Originally posted by jorge:
VEry cool Cal! thanks for posting. Say, who makes those nifty cartridge holders? j

Westley Richards.
Cal