Rokslide Member Arizona Shooting Days

[The Guide]

This would be great fun. If I'm not working I'll try and make the trip.

Jay

 

[Northpark]

Depending on date and location I’d be interested in coming out.

 

[arrowjunkie]

Interested in attending.

 

[DesertPinstripes]

@mxgsfmdpx it seems like it’s been a while since last updates. Seems like a fun idea. What’s the word?

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[desertdwellerdyl]

Interested as well if it’s in AZ

 

[mxgsfmdpx]

@mxgsfmdpx it seems like it’s been a while since last updates. Seems like a fun idea. What’s the word?

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Nothing official yet. Hoping to get something put together soon.

 

[NickforElk]

Had some PM's from folks wanting to setup shooting days here in AZ. @AZ_Hunter and I were thinking about doing some fun shooting challenges with realistic field hunting shots. This wouldn't be a "range day" but a "field day" targeted towards practicing realistic hunting shots taken here in Arizona.

These would be longish range cross canyon, steep angle type of shots. After we go over general safety and rifle checks, we will check everyone's 100 yard zero and shoot some groups to get started. We will then work towards various field positions to get you shooting above/around brush and cactus, wind calling, learning quick target acquisition in real hunting terrain, and just have a good time challenging ourselves and learning. We will have steel targets setup at various ranges, including animal silhouette targets, painted to blend into the terrain.

We will eventually determine a meeting point, and then likely slim down the vehicles to get back into shooting areas. I will provide coolers/drinks and will grill up venison/elk burgers for lunch.

With hunting season looming a lot of us will be gone, so we do not have any sort of date set yet. We are gauging interest to see how many folks would want to come shoot.

I have hosted shooting classes/field days in the past, and have been doing this quite a long time, so there will be some structure yes, but in general it will be a fun day!

What is this?

A full field day practicing and learning real world hunting shots in Arizona. Plan to be up at 4 AM and back to the hotel or home after dark. This is not a competition, but a chance to shoot long range and learn where your skill sets are at.

Where will this be?
This will be hosted in the middle of the state with hopes that more folks can join. For overnight stays look for hotels in Casa Grande (half way between Phoenix and Tucson) off highway 10. We will meet in Casa Grande for dinner the evening before to meet/plan the morning. Location and time TBD.

Who is invited?

Anyone who is willing to make the drive and wants to spend a full day in the field.

What do I need to bring?

Bring your rifle and backpack as if you were hunting. Bring minimum 300 rounds of ammo for the day. Feel free to bring multiple guns, but keep it to the guns you would use for hunting. Bring snacks if you'd like. Lunch and drinks will be provided. Only bring tripods that you would actually back into the back country with. Some shots will be timed as a learning experience so keep that in mind with tripod shooting.

When is this happening?

This is still TBD and will depend on folks availability and meshing schedules. We are coming up on hunting season and myself am hunting/helping on hunts starting in two weeks, in 5 states and Mexico through going through February. This may not kick off until early Spring which will be great for the weather here anyway. Please post in here with your interest and click on "follow" this thread, so you can track updates. Feel free to tag folks user names in here as well.

Definitely interested in this.......

 

[bachunt]

+1

 

[hereinaz]

I am open after SHOT for a big meet up. Looking forward to it.

I personally want to just set something regular for myself so I get to meet as many of you local rascals.

@iflyskyhigh

 

[iflyskyhigh]

I am open after SHOT for a big meet up. Looking forward to it.

I personally want to just set something regular for myself so I get to meet as many of you local rascals.

@iflyskyhigh

Following. Thanks Stephen.

 

[BigE]

Depending on the details, I'm interested too

 

[mxgsfmdpx]

Should have more details in February.

My planned spot for this has fallen through as he sold the 6,000 acre property and the new owner isn’t keen to have shooters.

I’m working on a new location now.

 

[HighUintas]

I'm interested, depending on location and date.

 

[hereinaz]

Should have more details in February.

My planned spot for this has fallen through as he sold the 6,000 acre property and the new owner isn’t keen to have shooters.

I’m working on a new location now.

I have a “super secret” BLM location with posts in place and ability to put steel out to 1000 plus. Enough for parking and plenty of firing line.

It’s not really super secret, but it works,

 

[mxgsfmdpx]

I have a “super secret” BLM location with posts in place and ability to put steel out to 1000 plus. Enough for parking and plenty of firing line.

It’s not really super secret, but it works,

My original spot has steep elevation changes, cross canyon/valley shots, and usually has somewhat regular winds for folks to get a feel and practice wind calling.

Does this BLM offer anything like that?

 

[hereinaz]

My original spot has steep elevation changes, cross canyon/valley shots, and usually has somewhat regular winds for folks to get a feel and practice wind calling.

Does this BLM offer anything like that?

I like the sounds of your spot better.

Mine has some cross winds, but it’s mostly from flat up a mountain at low angle. Easy to meet, do some shooting more like a flat range.

I’ll keep thinking if there is something better. When I go out, I will drive and find crazy spots or go on a hike. Would be nice to find a spot like you described.

 

[mxgsfmdpx]

I like the sounds of your spot better.

Mine has some cross winds, but it’s mostly from flat up a mountain at low angle. Easy to meet, do some shooting more like a flat range.

I’ll keep thinking if there is something better. When I go out, I will drive and find crazy spots or go on a hike. Would be nice to find a spot like you described.

Cool I’ll PM you and we can be in touch on co-hosting this deal. Thanks!