MEMBER SHOOTOUT!!! Great 8 Event Back On
Posted: Sat Apr 09, 2016 8:06 pm
Hey Guys,
I am happy to report that I will be able to host the get together that we had been talking about. The dust has settled and the estate issues seem to have been resolved to everyone's satisfaction, at least for the next year.
So, here is what I have been putting together. The date for the event will be The last weekend in July with the main day being Saturday, July 30' 2016. The event will be held near the town of Taylorville, Illinois. Taylorville is in central Illinois about 30 miles southeast of Springfield, Ill.
The site is located on the farm and as I stated in earlier posts, there will be adequate space for RV's if you want to bring one. There is electricity at the main house for drop cords and there is potable water but I would not plan on using it for drinking water. The well has not been in active use for over two years but we do use it for watering livestock and plants. There is no dumping station!
Taylorville does not have a lot to choose from for motels. There are two that are okay and one good B&B. I can get those names and numbers if you need them. The two larger cities within 30 miles are Springfield and Decatur. There are numerous hotels and motels in those cities. Both cities are an easy drive to Taylorville.
The main activities will be on Saturday during the day at the farm. I am planning a fish fry for Saturday afternoon around 5:00. Time is flexible. I need to know the number of attending so that I can have adequate fish. i am open for suggestions for Friday afternoon. shave a couple of decent restaurants where we can meet and eat. Again, all I need is a number of attendees so that I can make reservations.
It was suggested earlier that it would be great if we could shoot some clays. I will have a thrower by the time the event starts and we will have a good place to shoot. Bring your own shotgun shells. There is a Walmart that can provide a selection of ammo.
I will have a rifle range set for target practice. I should be able to accommodate a range up to 300 yards. I have one shooting bench thanks to sarge756 plans that he sent me. I am sure I will have more than one station by the time the event happens. Again, bring your own ammo.
I need to know how many of you will be being in rifles to show and what kind of setup you will need. For those who will want to view my rifles, you will have to come to my house which will not be a problem. If you all want to show at my place, I need to know how many are coming and I am sure that I can arrange space.
This is a start and I need your feedback on what you are expecting. There will be more postings in the days to come. Please share with us on who is coming so that others may plan.
Kindest Regards,
jack1653
I am happy to report that I will be able to host the get together that we had been talking about. The dust has settled and the estate issues seem to have been resolved to everyone's satisfaction, at least for the next year.
So, here is what I have been putting together. The date for the event will be The last weekend in July with the main day being Saturday, July 30' 2016. The event will be held near the town of Taylorville, Illinois. Taylorville is in central Illinois about 30 miles southeast of Springfield, Ill.
The site is located on the farm and as I stated in earlier posts, there will be adequate space for RV's if you want to bring one. There is electricity at the main house for drop cords and there is potable water but I would not plan on using it for drinking water. The well has not been in active use for over two years but we do use it for watering livestock and plants. There is no dumping station!
Taylorville does not have a lot to choose from for motels. There are two that are okay and one good B&B. I can get those names and numbers if you need them. The two larger cities within 30 miles are Springfield and Decatur. There are numerous hotels and motels in those cities. Both cities are an easy drive to Taylorville.
The main activities will be on Saturday during the day at the farm. I am planning a fish fry for Saturday afternoon around 5:00. Time is flexible. I need to know the number of attending so that I can have adequate fish. i am open for suggestions for Friday afternoon. shave a couple of decent restaurants where we can meet and eat. Again, all I need is a number of attendees so that I can make reservations.
It was suggested earlier that it would be great if we could shoot some clays. I will have a thrower by the time the event starts and we will have a good place to shoot. Bring your own shotgun shells. There is a Walmart that can provide a selection of ammo.
I will have a rifle range set for target practice. I should be able to accommodate a range up to 300 yards. I have one shooting bench thanks to sarge756 plans that he sent me. I am sure I will have more than one station by the time the event happens. Again, bring your own ammo.
I need to know how many of you will be being in rifles to show and what kind of setup you will need. For those who will want to view my rifles, you will have to come to my house which will not be a problem. If you all want to show at my place, I need to know how many are coming and I am sure that I can arrange space.
This is a start and I need your feedback on what you are expecting. There will be more postings in the days to come. Please share with us on who is coming so that others may plan.
Kindest Regards,
jack1653