Taunton Rifle and Pistol Club

[Bender]

Our final steel plate match of the season was last Sunday - thanks to everyone who took the time to help set up and break down. Turnout was excellent.

THIS COMING SUNDAY is orientation. If you are joining the club this month, please remember to show up a few minutes early for either the 9AM or 11AM session. Bring $275 and a good attitude.

 

[Bender]

Sorry for the late notice - indoor ranges will be CLOSED tomorrow from 8AM until 1PM for facility maintenance.

 

[m_n_x]

Will it be posted on the TRPC website when they start allowing the PCC's indoors?

Any update on PCC's? I mean, it shouldn't be that difficult to figure out, right?

 

[btnh6668]

Good question.

 

[han22735]

Han - yes.

Bullitt - drawing will be held at the June meeting.

Orientation this Sunday, try to show up a few minutes before the scheduled start.

Any update @Bender to the PCC indoors rule change?

 

[50wt]

Anyone know what time the center fire match starts ?

 

[Bender]

Anyone know what time the center fire match starts ?

Kope - sorry I missed this. Show up for a 7:30 start next time. Usually we shoot rimfire handicap first, then the centerfire matches.

Han - short answer, no. Major efforts have been on upgrading the west range. On that note, it was announced at December meeting the construction has been postponed until early March - so that we don't rip the back wall down in the end of december, deal with construction in the dead of winter, etc.

I don't think most posters here comprehend how much work goes into keeping the ranges open, and the club operational. Five people do most of it.

 

[btnh6668]

Questions about outdoor steel targets. The rule book states authorized steel targets only. So who do i need to talk to in order to authorize the targets im using? Also i have a stand i built for it, is that ok as long as its at the berm? Last question... are steel targets allowed at all the shooting stations? Thanks in advance

 

[derrickparks]

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does TRPC have individual pistol pits at their outdoor facility ?

 

[50wt]

They have a narrow 50yd range and a wide 50yd range. The narrow has spots for 3? People on the concrete bench, and i think the wide range has 5 or 6 individual wooden benches. All are covered ranges except for the narrow 100yd range.

If your new , or want to join. * edit - in case you have questions that arent answered here * , shooting times at the outdoor range are posted on the gate and the rule book is on the website.

 

[Bender]

The word 'approved' was added after a rash of folks were shooting car and truck parts, and leaving the junk behind.

Essentially any steel targets / poppers / gongs / etc that you purchase are acceptable. No need to try to run them past the e-board.

Steel is allowed on the 100's, 50's, and I think it is acceptable on the 300 but I haven't read those rules in quite a while.

Yes, your target stand is fine - at the target line / impact area.

 

[btnh6668]

The word 'approved' was added after a rash of folks were shooting car and truck parts, and leaving the junk behind.

Essentially any steel targets / poppers / gongs / etc that you purchase are acceptable. No need to try to run them past the e-board.

Steel is allowed on the 100's, 50's, and I think it is acceptable on the 300 but I haven't read those rules in quite a while.

Yes, your target stand is fine - at the target line / impact area.

thank you

 

[jayrf929]

Are .22 rifles still allowed at the indoor range? They were many years ago when I joined but I never brought any. Just want to make sure there wasn’t a rule change I missed. Thanks

 

[Bender]

Yes, rimfire and air rifles are entirely acceptable indoors.

Remember - that's where the Junior rifle team trains

 

[jayrf929]

Yes, rimfire and air rifles are entirely acceptable indoors.

Remember - that's where the Junior rifle team trains

Thanks. Just wanted to be sure.

 

[Bender]

Hi all. Friday morning at 8AM the indoor ranges will be closed for cleaning.

 

[Chevy 2 65]

Hi all. Friday morning at 8AM the indoor ranges will be closed for cleaning.

Thanks for the heads up !

 

[Bender]

Quick update - indoor facility should be back open by 11 AM Friday

 

[pastera]

@Bender - Any help needed?

Also - Can members buy some of the collected lead? (looking for an easy, local source)

 

[Bender]

Good morning all. Things went much more quickly than expected.

Main range is open.

 

[Bender]

Main range will be closed for lead removal starting 8 AM tomorrow.

Sorry for the late notice - we just figured everyone else would be busy panicking about COVID-19.

WILL be up and running by noon, likely earlier.

 

[gbest]

Does Taunton frown upon steel cased ammo?

 

[Bender]

gbest - nope. Steel case is fine.

Just remember to pick up your empties, what ever range you are on.

On the indoor range we have separate bins for brass and steel. They *do* get sorted manually, but every bit helps.

 

[gbest]

Thanks.

 

[Nickrec38]

Can I come anytime and Get a membership?

 

[Bender]

You can go to the website, fill out an application and mail it in at any point.

All applications are read before the membership at the monthly business meeting, first Sunday of the month.

 

[Bender]

Well shit - looks like the ranges are being closed by order of the Governor as of noon tomorrow.

I hope you all have some good, ammo free dry fire areas set up.

 

[Polibious]

I'm not sure how I'm going to get through Sundays without the trap crew!

 

[btnh6668]

this includes the outdoor range?

 

[Bender]

Yes. The outdoor range is closed.

The card readers at indoor range are disabled. There is some low key maintenance going on that we can't normally accomplish without interrupting things quite a bit.