As you can see in the other thread, Canuck32 has taken the initiative to get the ball rolling and has made the following arrangements....

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Originally posted by Canuck32:
Everyone,
Just got off the phone with the VP of the Rocky range. The dates availible are April 28-29, 2007. So I went ahead and booked them. There is going to be a defensive pistol shoot on the 29th from noon till @ 3 pm but the gun range can still be used concurrently, and if you like you are able to participate in the defensive pistol shoot.
There is a cost associated with the use $1.00/day per person ($2.00/person) for insurance purposes only.
There is camping room at the range but there is no power or water/sewer. There are several campgrounds within 5 miles of Rocky who have full hookups if needed. Also there are several hotels in Rocky if people prefer. I'll get a list in the next day or two.

Here is a map to the range:
http://www.google.ca/maps?f=q&hl=en&q=Rocky+Mountain+Ho...pn=0.101216,0.344009 The range is on the west side of Range Road 80 about 2 kms south of Hwy 11

So, how many of you that showed interest previously can actually make that date? It would be nice to get an idea of a potential head count so that we can gauge how much effort to put into this.

As with a few others, its might be the worst weekend of the spring for me, BUT, thats just because I already have work travel commitments on either side of that weekend. I CAN make it to RMH though, but probably not til Saturday, noon or 1:00'ish depending on how early I get on the road.

So, what about the rest of you? And for those that can make it, what can you bring for rifles? (all are welcome, but would like to gauge the number of big bores as well. )

Also, we can start giving some thought to what we might want to do (kinds of targets, fun shoots, a collective BBQ????).

Or maybe just show up and play it by ear?

I have been super-slammed at work, and will be for the forseeable future....any volunteers to help organize?

Cheers
Canuck

ps: I'll bring my 470 Mbogo, 416 Taylor and 45/70 (gotta have one!), with enough ammo to share a little.

ps: I locked the other thread to ensure everyone posts on this one, but left it "featured" so we can refer back to it....

Busy as heck, but I will do what I can to help.

I will bring a .416 Rigby, the damn thing should be back from the gunsmith by then.

Of course I *had* a .375 H&H, and undoubtedly I will need not much encouragement to tell how it got stolen, and how the RCMP is failing to act on my complaint.... but not in writing, not yet.

BTW, I might also not arrive until Saturday morning.

I'd love to shoot a double, .470 or some such. That alone would make it worth the drive. Other than that, maybe a speed shooting drill, getting three rounds into three targets, the first one at x yards, the second one closer, and the third at 20 feet. Something like that to simulate a charge....?? Just a thought. Should be good to bring out any flaws that the action of my rifle still has. Heck, I better start loading!!

By the way, would anybody be opposed to my taking some pictures and doing a write-up of the event for a magazine?

Frans

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Of course I *had* a .375 H&H, and undoubtedly I will need not much encouragement to tell how it got stolen, and how the RCMP is failing to act on my complaint.... but not in writing, not yet.

Not good!

nudge...nudge...c'mon, make with the story eh!

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would anybody be opposed to my taking some pictures and doing a write-up of the event for a magazine?

Its OK with me...as long as the 470 Mbogo gets a little press time, its all good.


Cheers,
Canuck

Best I've got is my .58 muzzleloader, but I'll probably come for a look see.
Grizz

I'll be there......nothing to bring, unfortunately the gun auction didn't yield anything big.

cheers

For those of you drivng from elsewhere I will be arriving friday morning with my trailer and setting up camp, so if people want to come in friday April 27, the gates will be open.

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nothing to bring, unfortunately the gun auction didn't yield anything big.

Don't give up hope...the big show in Calgary is a couple weeks before the shoot!!

Cheers,
Canuck

Come on Chef, don't be so modest.
Grizz

Grizz, they still won't release the 357....seems there are issues. More to come after the whole sordid affair is over. The chief firearms officer came from Edmonton yesterday to meet with someone. I've stirred up a hornets nest for sure.

nothin is easy it seems

the chef

If I can get the time off work I'll be there,with my 375, and .458

ax

It looks like I am working that weekend. Also my wife is due for our third child 2 weeks prior so getting away would involve some shooting, even if I was not working. I will keep this in mind if anything changes though.

I should be able to make it ... I'll bring a 416 left handed Sako (Rem) ... plus my Side x Side Baikal 30-06 if some one wants to shoot a double and not go bankrupt ..

I will plan on being there. But that will depend on the weather. If it is nice, then I will be starting my spring seeding. But I will hope for a early spring rain shower on the 28th.

I'm pretty sure that chris and I will make a road trip of it and bring a few cannons. I'm going to see him today so I'll confirm it with you later.
Take good care,
Dave

I talked with Chris and we're in. Looking forward to seeing everyone there. I think we will take a couple of day each side for the drive and getting organized. Will we have stuff to blow up?
Take care,
Dave

Well, I am glad to see that the "Canuck Bubbas" are going to have a big bore shoot. Today we had another succesful shoot here at the house. Glad to report that no one was gored by either water jugs or grapefruit. Also, all of the Tannerite was "stopped" by accurate rifle fire.

How y'all have as much fun when you have your shoot.

Keith

Darn, we SHOULD have some things that pulverize when hit, eh?

I'd better find the time to get to Cranbrook to get my .416... if I ever hear from the smitty that it is ready.

Frans

Frans, if you go to Cranbrook please let me know. My 505 is there, perhaps you could pick it up. Mark

35404,
Canuck lives in Cranbrook. Try and give him a call. He will be at the shoot also as the organizer.
Take good care,
Dave

Frans, Mark: Dave's right, although I generally try not to advertise where I live on the internet! I'll be in Calgary for the big show, Easter weekend, for sure. I could pick up rifles beforehand and drop them off at the show. I may also be in Calgary once or twice before then.

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He will be at the shoot also as the organizer

I wouldn't go that far. As I alluded to in the top post above, I am WAY short on time to do any "organizing". I can only take credit for the idea (Canuck32 and I tossed the idea around a little via PM) and a couple threads to check on interest. Canuck32 has done the bulk of the organizing by finding us a great place and booking it for us!! At this point I am just shooting for showing up...

Anyone else interested in organizing some events/fun shoots/bbq, etc, etc, etc, please speak up.

Cheers,
Canuck

End of April may be a little late for us here. Last year we were 1/2 done seeding by end of April. I have some rifles in a safe in Cranbrook. Last time I was there we came home on US 2, the scenic route, so left guns in Canada. Chris,I will send you a pm with details. Thanks, Mark

Well, I just got this wonderful message from my smitty:

The stock is installed and bedded . The extraction problem is still there.

On the bolt face of your bolt is a chamfer ( like a bevel machined on from the factory) . This is wrong and should NOT be there . This is what is causing you the grief . [....]
Solution : you would require a new bolt on warranty (Good luck) . Another solution but not the first choice would be to get the bolt tig welded by building up and then remachining it. This can be done so that the lugs remain the proper temper in the steel.
I talked to the CZ inmporter in Canada and was told that they could supply with an exchange bolt in 375 , on which I would have to cut the bolt face and head space. That would be a good job. Or we could send this bolt to Czechoslovakia, approx two months waiting time.)

Looks like my .416 may not be ready for action in time. On the upside, RCMP called me two days ago, and appeared to be initiating some action on the stolen .375...

@#$%!#$#@!!! I'm having a load of fun with all this.

Frans

I'd like to come down but the 28-29th is the weekend our gunclub puts on the gunshow in Drayton Valley, were just an hour north of Rocky.

What is the chance one of you Albertan fellows could line up thirty or forty of those big roaster chickens from one of the Huterite farms. I've been missing those and it is a long drive so I might as well make the best of it.
Take good care,
Dave

Are the chickens for "reactive" targets??

Reaction maybe the wife's a vegetarian.

Is someone going to bring the blow up toys. Sechelt is a long way to bring them from.
Take good care
Dave

Attendance list thus far:

Canuck
Canuck32
Axle
470Mbogo
Trump
Frans
Calgarychef
Grizzly Adams
Scruffy
Graylake

9 so far...4 from BC and 6 from AB. Did I miss anyone?

I was definitely hoping for more, but that should make it worthwhile. Hopefully a few more will join in as we get closer to the date. There were about 8 other guys from AB that expressed an interest on the other thread but haven't chimed in here yet.

Canuck

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Is someone going to bring the blow up toys. Sechelt is a long way to bring them from.

So what do we need in terms of things that go POOF when hit? It's not really pumpkin season...

Frans

I would love to attend, but as I mentioned on the other discussion, the last weekend of April is the onyl weekend I cannot make it.

Perhaps next year?

The replacement bolt for my .416 just got delivered to the gunsmith... now he needs to do his thing... it's going to be tight! In a pinch I'll have to bring my mini-big-bore, the 9.3x62.

Frans

For those of you that are going to be looking for a hotel in Rocky there are several choices. Some of the bigger ones are listed below:
Best Western RMH 403-844-3100, Toll free 800-528-1234 (Boston pizza is across the street)
Tamarack Motor Inn 403-845-5252
Walking Eagle Inn 403-845-3685

I have organized some Buffalo on a bun for Saturday so bring your appitites.

Is anyone interested in trying the ZIM Ph test course? I think I can set up a decent one if there is interest.

"..Zim PH test course..."

Sounds interesting; in a few lines, what would it entail..? Is it the same thing I think I read about in the Africa forum?

Frans

Thanks Lonny.

Assuming the PH testing course is the one Terry Carr posted up on African Hunting (I think the link is still in Africa Reference info), I'm definitely interested. I am sure 470 Mbogo, Chris and Axle are to.

Do you have to reserve a spot at a campground?

Don't forget about the Super 8 by the BPs and across from the Tim Hortons. I've stayed there a dozen times or so...its not bad.

Cheers,
Canuck

Sounds like something I'd like to try...

D$#! I hope my .416 is ready by then... The only issue being that I need to spend a day putting tools away before I can reach the reloading bench. Now if I had my .375 HH back I could just buy some cheap ammo for the occasion...

Frans

Well I'm no PH but I'd love to try the course, it would be great training for the next time I face a charge from a rabid gopher

Frans you're welcome to use my .375, I hate to see someone left out.



ax

I'm into trying anything that's going to be fun. I loaded up 50 500 A-Square and 50 470 Mbogo. I can bring a 416 Taylor as well if someone is short but would like to try it out. I would like to pitch in cost wise on the grub that'a been arranged. Thanks for doing that.
Take good care,
Dave

I just heard my .416 should be ready by end of April! If I have time to check the new plinking loads I'm not sure..., and I don't really know if the stock may need some adjustment yet.

I hope to have the promised NECG ghost ring sight for the CZ550 by then, but they are not responding to my e-mails right now...

Frans

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I just heard my .416 should be ready by end of April! If I have time to check the new plinking loads I'm not sure...,

If you need me to pick it up and bring it to you, let me know.

Cheers,
Canuck

If my schedule stays as planned I should be in Rocky by mid-afternoon and would like to help with set-up, also any idea how much ammo is needed for the planned activities? The way I shoot I usually need double.

ax