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 SOCIAL Interest check for a PA TFR outing to Wicen's Farm in Furlong, PA. It's about three miles outside of Doylestown, and about 20 minutes north up 611 from Turnpike exit 343. This is a public range, and one of the few without extreme fuddery, however there's a few caveats. Range fee is $15, and in addition for each type of firearm (pistol, rifle, shotgun) there's a one-time "membership" fee of $7 each type where they observe your safety and sign off. It's silly but best described as a private range with a $21 membership fee and $15/day cost. The only other thing of note is that they have concrete rifle stations to prevent sending one over the berm. Benchrest only. But at least it's open to the public. I'm planning on mainly doing shotgun work with my 3-gun autoloader, and maybe some fun with my O/U. They rent throwers and sell clays, so it's just shells and giggles on my end. However, there's nothing stopping others from getting all up in the pistol or rifle bays. I'm working on local food, however the Doylestown area and 611 corridor are right next door. There's The Brick House by the Turnpike, which is wings and beer and sandwiches in a Hooters kind of vibe. If we wanted to be stupid with beef we could shoot the afternoon away and do naBrasa Churrascaria at 4:30. How does Saturday, March 3, sound?
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| # ? Feb 12, 2012 19:53 |
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Posting from India to say that the third of march should work. Also going to hopefully go out tomorrow to shoot some trap with the guys who shoot the national level matches here in India. Beretta over unders are like 7 grand to 10 grand in usd over here. No one sells brownings and all the old dudes shoot with their purdy's or H&H guns. I am only used to my pump action 870. Showed my family the awful shooting squad videos. They were jealous of my ak74.
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| # ? Feb 12, 2012 22:32 |
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DkHelmet posted:
I'd so be down if I didn't already have plans that day. I love naBrasa. The food at Iron Abbey is awesome, too, if you don't want to spend $40 a plate at naBrasa. gently caress the Brick House, though. Go to Tonelli's right down the road if you want that kind of place.
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| # ? Feb 12, 2012 23:44 |
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DkHelmet posted:
March 3 sounds good for me, too. I'd like to finally shoot my Winchester Model 70 (with my friend's 20+ year old super-hot handloads). I glanced over the site, and it says no cameras are allowed. So keep your spirit-stealing magic boxes at home, y'all.
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| # ? Feb 13, 2012 02:33 |
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The fee structure seems kind of dumb but sure, I'm game.
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| # ? Feb 13, 2012 02:38 |
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Insane Totoro posted:The fee structure seems kind of dumb but sure, I'm game. Name one public range within 100 miles of Philadelphia that has a 100 yard range and no magazine restrictions.  It's worth a try.
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| # ? Feb 13, 2012 02:46 |
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DkHelmet posted:Name one public range within 100 miles of Philadelphia that has a 100 yard range and no magazine restrictions. New Holland is working on putting in a trap thrower at PP#5. Alternatively they're going to work on letting hand thrown clays be allowed as well.
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| # ? Feb 13, 2012 03:08 |
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DkHelmet posted:
I've been there a couple times. Its a decent range, but yeah the forced bench rest on rifles is kind of annoying. The "ceiling" is low so you end up hunching over quite a bit. Bring some kind of front rest if you plan on doing rifles. Also, the hot/cold timing I remember getting on my nerves, I felt like every time I was getting into a groove, they'd call the range cold for the next 10 minutes or whatever. Ended up getting in a lot less shooting than I would have liked. Oh well, its the only outdoor range I know of in the area that you don't need a "real" membership for, and can do 100 yards. I do most of my shooting at Classic Pistol. And I'd totally join you guys if I didn't work every Saturday.
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| # ? Feb 13, 2012 03:36 |
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DkHelmet posted:
In for this. You know I can't turn down practice.
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| # ? Feb 13, 2012 05:18 |
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DkHelmet posted:Name one public range within 100 miles of Philadelphia that has a 100 yard range and no magazine restrictions. Oh I know just saying they word it funny. Maybe I can con my wife into coming. I also know a good Chinese restaurant about 30 minutes from the place. This time around I actually have guns to bring after my poor showing at New Holland. Edit: Saw the oddest gun on PAFOA today. It's a Marlin 60 but comes from the factory in a M1 carbine configuration: http://forum.pafoa.org/firearms-6/163064-marlin.html Insane Totoro fucked around with this message at Feb 13, 2012 around 06:07 |
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Insane Totoro posted:I also know a good Chinese restaurant about 30 minutes from the place. I don't know, you've lost some street cred with me over those dry-rear end ribs.  I hope that you're not talking about that Chinese buffet on Blair Mill, are you?I'm open for suggestions, really. If we wanted to go for Brazilian steak it's expensive and best timed for an afternoon run, otherwise we can do a late morning shootstravaganza and some form of linner. There's tons of places in Doylestown, but unfortunately they're all in Doylestown. Ideas?
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| # ? Feb 13, 2012 14:54 |
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DkHelmet posted:I don't know, you've lost some street cred with me over those dry-rear end ribs. TFR: plan food first
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| # ? Feb 13, 2012 14:59 |
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I like their "dry rear end" ribs you heathen. Seriously I don't know what was up with your food. I always get juicy meat there. Nah, I was thinking of Golden City in Colmar. They've been the "legit" place for Chinese food in the Philly area (not counting Chinatown) since.... 1987? Then on the other hand their food might to "too legit." Absolut_Zero posted:TFR: plan food first TFR: Go to gun show, blow all the pocket money on cake Insane Totoro fucked around with this message at Feb 13, 2012 around 15:14 |
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You caused a cake avalanche. Those ribs were a classic mistake of "burning the poo poo out of it" after putting on a sweet BBQ sauce. There's precious few, if any, good BBQ places in Philly. In the summertime I usually do a 5 hour hickory and applewood smoke on some baby backs and they come out awesome, but not a lot of places will put in the time for true low-n-slow BBQ, or they take a shortcut and brine or braise. Those ribs were neither. I'll save you one of my awesome ribs next time I make them.
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| # ? Feb 13, 2012 15:58 |
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I think I have no taste in ribs. I usually just throw them in the oven for 30 minutes after making my own sauce. Did everyone get cake after I left? I was debating getting a cheesecake to go...
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| # ? Feb 13, 2012 16:14 |
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Insane Totoro posted:I think I have no taste in ribs. I usually just throw them in the oven for 30 minutes after making my own sauce. I will teach you, my son. You shall learn.
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| # ? Feb 13, 2012 16:56 |
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OK, I am new to the gun thing (i.e. have never held a gun) but would like to get some firearm experience and learn to shoot things. I live in Philly. Would there be a good range for me to learn to shoot and use different types of firearms? I saw there was one in Yeadon and the South Philly gun club. Also, are the firearms courses from the NRA worth it? I'm short on cash right now so I only want to spend money on it if it's good.
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| # ? Feb 13, 2012 17:15 |
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Schroedinger posted:OK, I am new to the gun thing (i.e. have never held a gun) but would like to get some firearm experience and learn to shoot things. I live in Philly. Would there be a good range for me to learn to shoot and use different types of firearms? I saw there was one in Yeadon and the South Philly gun club. Also, are the firearms courses from the NRA worth it? I'm short on cash right now so I only want to spend money on it if it's good. I just took a spin through the NRA "Women on Target" offerings, and there ain't much in this half of the state. Closest is Lititz, PA. There's a bunch of introductory classes available in Philly and the surrounding areas for pistol (first steps, basic shooting, defensive in the home, etc.) but they're expensive, in the $125-$200 range each. Training is typically usually worth it, but if you're short on cash and don't actually own a gun yet it may be of dubious use. Probably the best thing to do is tag along with some goons who can show you the ropes with various firearms. PA TFR is actually pretty chill and respectable (well, mostly respectable), despite being a group of people from the internet. The biggest downside with Southeast PA is that there's precious few ranges that are any good, and they're all private. There's a goon meet up on the third that's public, but it'll probably be less of a "first time shooting" thing and more of a group meet thing. Typically PA goon get-togethers are smaller, unadvertised things. If you'd be willing to go, I could probably organize a first time shooting thing with some regulars, either up in New Holland (rifle, pistol, shotgun) or SPAG (more pistol), depending on if you're just interested in pistols or more general firearm stuff.
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| # ? Feb 13, 2012 17:46 |
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If you're really desperate, I would recommend TargetMaster on Route 202, right near the Delaware border. It might not be the best (indoors, limited to .223, .22 and pistol calibers, a bit out of the way, 25 yard max) but it's also the most accessible (no membership fees) and has a large selection of guns to rent. For instructions, I would ask around here. EDIT: As mentioned, this is if you're really desperate, otherwise ignore this post. LP97S fucked around with this message at Feb 13, 2012 around 18:01 |
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LP97S posted:If you're really desperate, I would recommend TargetMaster Emphasis on really desperate. They are colossal shitheads.
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| # ? Feb 13, 2012 17:59 |
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Uh, I would not send ANYONE to Targetmaster as their "first experience" with guns.DkHelmet posted:I will teach you, my son. You shall learn. I'm doing it in the crock pot this time....... ..... with frozen ribs. Insane Totoro fucked around with this message at Feb 13, 2012 around 18:03 |
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Insane Totoro posted:..... with frozen ribs. Look, kid, I'm trying to help you here. I can't do it if you're not willing to take the first step. It's a nice day outside, at the very least brown those suckers on the grill before you cover them in ketchup for 8 hours.
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| # ? Feb 13, 2012 18:21 |
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Schroedinger posted:OK, I am new to the gun thing (i.e. have never held a gun) but would like to get some firearm experience and learn to shoot things. I live in Philly. Would there be a good range for me to learn to shoot and use different types of firearms? I saw there was one in Yeadon and the South Philly gun club. Also, are the firearms courses from the NRA worth it? I'm short on cash right now so I only want to spend money on it if it's good. I can take you to the south philly range anytime after the 26th when I get back to the city. Bring a ten or twenty dollar bill depending on how broke you are and I will make sure you know what you are doing and safe. New shooters are welcome to range meets etc as long as you are not shady and not stupid. Feel free to join anytime down the road if you enjoy shooting. Email in profile or PM me. Ps: always bring an extra 9$ if you go to SPAG for al pastor burritos or tacos and a drink of your choice. Worth every penny.
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DkHelmet posted:Look, kid, I'm trying to help you here. I can't do it if you're not willing to take the first step. It's a nice day outside, at the very least brown those suckers on the grill before you cover them in ketchup for 8 hours. Okay, after doing a little poking around, next time I get some good country style ribs I am going to sear them and then slow roast in the oven.
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| # ? Feb 13, 2012 19:43 |
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TargetMaster sucks. Full of toolbags who treat you like an idiot if you've been there 1 or 50 times. The only benefit is that they rent full auto stuff. TargetWorld is a good place to go, but they have a limited selection on rentals and only pistol caliber carbine for rent. French Creek Outfitters is about the same as TargetWorld. Your best bet would be getting involved in a goon shoot at SPAG or NHRPC. If you have a weapon you've never shot before or wanted to shoot (for me it was an M1 Garand thank you DkHelmet), odds are someone attending can bring it. If not someone can take their time and give you a walkthrough. If you're receptive and open to someone actually teaching you stuff I'll even volunteer to do this. I go to New Holland almost every weekend because I have no life. As long as you don't compromise safety and spout memes/MLP, you'll be welcome with open arms. Insane Totoro: PM Flu Roo and see if you can get the recipe his girlfriend used to make ribs. I had them and they were amazing. You sound like you can use all the help you can get.
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Spazz posted:TargetMaster sucks. Full of toolbags who treat you like an idiot if you've been there 1 or 50 times. The only benefit is that they rent full auto stuff. Yeah, there's only one thing that could ever get me to go there again, and it's the fact that they have full autos for rent. I just remember being there one time back in maybe the middle of '08 (before the election) and they had stickers that were shaped like 1 dollar bills, but instead of George Washington in the middle, it was Obama with a turban. And these were prominently displayed for sale.
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| # ? Feb 13, 2012 21:33 |
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Fun facts: Through 2011, Obama signed 108 executive orders. None of the executive orders signed by Obama are firearms related. Sooooo if he's going to enact his SUPER SECRET ANTI-GUN AGENDA he better get moving on that soon. Oh wait, he can't, because that'd be a breach of his executive privileges. Why are people in the US so poorly educated in Civics?
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| # ? Feb 13, 2012 21:41 |
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Steak Flavored Gum posted:Why are people in the US so poorly educated in Civics? We have a rich tradition of being amazingly stupid Americans since 1776 or so. It's always been pretty bad.
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| # ? Feb 13, 2012 21:43 |
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I just think it's funny that people in the US talk up the constitution so much and then DON'T loving KNOW WHAT IT SAYS. "Checks and balances" are what you do at the end of the month to make sure the taxman hasn't hosed you over or something. To be fair though, my experience is that Europeans are on average equally knowledgeable about their systems of law. I have probably read more of the German Grundgesetz than the vast majority of Germans have. Hint: it's a pain in the rear end. At least when we amend our constitution we don't erase what used to be there. The Gg has been amended hundreds of times and they just write that a certain article has been redacted. Oh, you want to find what it used to say? Better drive to the nearest German consulate! Ffffuuuuuuuck.
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| # ? Feb 13, 2012 21:50 |
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DkHelmet posted:I just took a spin through the NRA "Women on Target" offerings, and there ain't much in this half of the state. Closest is Lititz, PA. There's a bunch of introductory classes available in Philly and the surrounding areas for pistol (first steps, basic shooting, defensive in the home, etc.) but they're expensive, in the $125-$200 range each. Training is typically usually worth it, but if you're short on cash and don't actually own a gun yet it may be of dubious use. I'm always willing to pass on basic firearms knowledge, safety, and some fundamentals of shooting. I'm willing to chip in if you'd like to get some non-professional, but very competent instruction. A lot of the TFR goons we shoot with are better practiced than a lot of "instructors," I hear horror stories of beginners being laughed down simply for being beginners.
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Absolut_Zero posted:I'm always willing to pass on basic firearms knowledge, safety, and some fundamentals of shooting. I'm willing to chip in if you'd like to get some non-professional, but very competent instruction. A lot of the TFR goons we shoot with are better practiced than a lot of "instructors," I hear horror stories of beginners being laughed down simply for being beginners. I was laughed down as a beginner.
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| # ? Feb 13, 2012 23:57 |
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Learning to shoot anything would be cool, though my primary interest right now is pistols. I would be down for a SPAG outing whenever anyone is willing to meet and could probably swing a trip to New Holland some weekend. I really appreciate the generosity in this thread!
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| # ? Feb 13, 2012 23:59 |
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Insane Totoro posted:I was laughed down as a beginner. I've seen it happen, poo poo ain't right. Schroedinger posted:Learning to shoot anything would be cool, though my primary interest right now is pistols. I would be down for a SPAG outing whenever anyone is willing to meet and could probably swing a trip to New Holland some weekend. I really appreciate the generosity in this thread! Pistols are my favorite event, I have been shooting them the longest. I'd be very willing to lend some help.
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| # ? Feb 14, 2012 00:05 |
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Absolut_Zero posted:Pistols are my favorite event, I have been shooting them the longest. I'd be very willing to lend some help. 
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| # ? Feb 14, 2012 00:19 |
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Schroedinger posted:Learning to shoot anything would be cool, though my primary interest right now is pistols. I would be down for a SPAG outing whenever anyone is willing to meet and could probably swing a trip to New Holland some weekend. I really appreciate the generosity in this thread! This is really the best. Plan a good time because we as a whole can bring a large amount of guns to the table, much better then the crap range rental guns (which will also cost you) and nth'ing the mexican food, i forgot how much i missed that place.
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| # ? Feb 14, 2012 01:46 |
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What is the name of the burrito place? I am swinging by Philly in the near future?Absolut_Zero posted:I've seen it happen, poo poo ain't right. Worst part was the guy yelling at the one older woman in the group.
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Schroedinger posted:Learning to shoot anything would be cool, though my primary interest right now is pistols. I would be down for a SPAG outing whenever anyone is willing to meet and could probably swing a trip to New Holland some weekend. I really appreciate the generosity in this thread! Also, don't ever worry about looking like a fool for asking a question, any question at all, regarding guns. Even something as apparently simple as "where are the sights on this gun and how do you use them?", or you'll end up doing something legitimately foolish like shooting the target carrier. Personal experience, let's say.  Insane Totoro posted:What is the name of the burrito place? I am swinging by Philly in the near future? HEY INSANE TOTORO the name of the Mexican restaurant is Taqueria La Veracruzana (click for a menu), and they also have fantastic tacos. Haven't tried their tortas yet, though.
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| # ? Feb 14, 2012 02:21 |
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New rifle should be here tomorrow night. I'm going to make a trip to New Holland Friday if any members can make it or established goons who want to come under my membership and pay the $5 guest fee.
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Is this the Savage Mk.II?
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| # ? May 18, 2013 23:06 |
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DkHelmet posted:I don't know, you've lost some street cred with me over those dry-rear end ribs. What Chinese buffet on Blair Mill? I live on Blair Mill and the only Chinese place I know of is Panda Pavillion next to ACME, which is awesome, but not a buffet. If you guys go on a Sunday, the naBrasa brunch buffet is supposed to be amazing.
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