Range Day 2004 - Sept. 18th '04

[Hadoken]

Range Day 2004

Where? - Flint, Michigan
When? - Saturday September 18th 2004
Time? - To be decided
Age Requirement? - 14+
Cost? - $20 for preregistered members, $30 for walkons.

(Costs cover, materials, trophies, targets, rentals)

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The event will feature target shooting only. No player vs player engagements. Goggles are still MANDATORY.

*Known distance range for snipers 30yds and 60yds 10 rounds - 10 minutes 2 standing, 2 kneeling, rest prone
Known distance for pistols 4, 7, 10 yds
Known distance for Aeg's

*Run and gun 7 station standing kneeling prone, shoot while moving and advancing on a target for time and score. Standing, half-target and headshot targets
Run and gun with pistols - same shorter distances

*1 hour timed sniper stalk with walkers and observers. Bring your ghillie or bdus and see if you can hit an approx 20" metal target without getting spotted. Two hits without being seen gets you a perfect score.

and more...

Mandor and Frostee will chime in with more event and payment information.

[ken243]

I'm in, where do I sign up and send the $$$? Glad to see this is going to happen. Don't miss out on this guys!!!

[Munin]

Note that this event has no age restriction. For all you young guys who are eager to demonstrate both your maturity and your "mad skizzles," this is your chance.

You don't have to participate in all events, but you may participate in as many as you like/have equipment for. Also, if you want to enter the courses with a springer pistol or rifle, that's perfectly acceptable. Your times may not be as good, but if you're smooth and accurate, you may just put some of the guys with $500 Western Arms race pistols to shame.

[Mandor]

The event will be at R&J Performance Paintball
1444 N. Irish Rd. Davison Mi, 48423 [phone]

Time: Still to be determined, probly noon til 5-6p

Registration to be paid to Paypal - [e-mail]
taking registration up to Sept 4th or 5th. Reg fee will be $20. $30 at the gate. There are several fast food joints and gas stations nearby, but bring snacks if you need to.
GOGGLES WILL BE MANDATORY!!!

Directions: From the North - I-75 south to I-69 East, approx 8-10 miles to the Irish rd exit. Turn left, Past 1st light (court st) and go approx 3/4 mile, the site will be on east (left) side of road.

From the South - I-75 North to I-69 east then follow as above.

From East/West - get to I-69 and get off on Irish rd. Go North and it'll be on the east side of road.

NOTE: Due to the MDOT the ramps on i-69 and i-75 may be screwed up. I will post updates and alt routes when the event gets closer.

[GodsAssassin]

if it is only target shooting why such a high price?

[Mite]

Official targets are not cheap...

[xaos]

GodsAssassin said:

if it is only target shooting why such a high price?

Field rental, target construction, awards for winners, and the chance to get to meet a whole lot of your fellow airsofters.

[Renegade]

I thinks its worth the 20 bucks so Im definitly in as long as Im free!

[DE50man]

Im in
Any particular time you want the money sent?

Also, is there going to be a limit on the number of people there?

[Mandor]

The main expense is the field rental. I'm basically shutting this guy down on a Saturday, where he could make 3x's the money selling paint to the paintballers, cause he's interested in airsoft. I really don't want to charge the $20. but hafta to cover the field fees. Black sillouhette targets even with a LE discount are approx. .60 apiece. I need at least 50 if not more, if there's drizzle, wind, or for god's sakes SNOW!!! If i buy them online i still hafta pay shipping, paper's heavy, esp. targets. I want to have three plaques for prizes for Pistol, AEG, SNIPER catagories, in addition to some door prizes or raffles and such. I'm talking to retailers about donated prizes, but reading some of these events, it disturbs me that the donations are being taken for granted and expected even. Target frames, the cheapest i can make are about 10.00 each. I need at least 10.

The minimum i need to participate is 25. If we get more, trust me, we'll accomidate you. I won't even send out fliers to local pd's unless i get the minimum, 'cause i don't want to waste anyone's time. I want to use airsoft as an alternative to Simmunitions for a training aid. If i don't get the turnout i can't invite them, 'cause it'll look pretty sad.

As far as money, the sooner the better. I have recieved one reg fee so far, so 24 to go....

[Mandor]

Additional news, 21CA has agreed to sponsor this event, so there will be additional goodies. He's said he's bringing the crew and will be doing upgrades, teardowns, and general overall fixes. If you can't make it across the state, here's your chance to meet him and his crew, (good people) and maybe get some work done on your gun. He's also bringing stuff to sell, so if you need bb's, gas, gbb's, etc. he'll have it for you.

[RochesterJack]

WOw that sounds great. I will definetely attend if my M40 gets in working condition in time. From the thread on AO i thought it was in Ohio, but this is great. Ill let you know in a weekish if i am Green-lighted.

Jack

[Mandor]

please note the change in registration dates, this is for the field rental.

[Mandor]

I apologize but this event is cancelled. Maybe we'll try it again in the spring.

[C.Martin]

why has the event been cancelled?