NWI INGO MEET & SHOOT - 19 MAR 2011

[jedi]

Wake up from hibernation NWI! Spring is almost here and thus we begin a new season of the NWI INGO Meet & Shoots!

Where:
Winamac Fish and Wildlife Area
Rifle/Shotgun/Handgun Range @ the 50' yard Range
CR 200W, Winamac, Pulaski, IN 46996
.25 mile north of CR 500N
(574) 946-4422

Shooting and shotgun range hours:
(Eastern Standard Time Hours)
September - March
8:00 AM to 5:00 PM
(7:00 AM to 4:00 PM Central Standard Time, ie. Chicago time)

April - August
8:00 AM to 7:00 PM
(7:00 AM to 6:00 PM Central Standard Time, ie. Chicago time)

PDF Map: http://www.in.gov/dnr/fishwild/files/fw_Winamac_map.pdf
The range is right above circle #4 on the map.
You can see it from the side of the road. DO NOT follow the sign for the SKEET RANGE that goes EAST INTO the park.

How To Get There:
From the Griffith/Highland, IN area
1) Take US 30 EAST
2) Take RT 39 SOUTH
3) Take RT 10 EAST

Now either
4) Take Co. Rd 800 N (gravel road) which will become Co. Rd. N. 200 W SOUTH & you will see the range on your left hand side
or
4) Take US 35 SOUTH
5) Take C. Rd 500 N WEST
6) Take Co. Rd. 200 W NORTH (gravel road) & you will see the range on your right hand side.


When:
SAT, 19 MAR 2011 @ 10AM
Time: 10AM CST (Chicago Time) @ the 50 yard range

For those of you who have not been to Winamac range please see these AAR:
https://www.indianagunowners.com/forums/943648-post67.html
and
https://www.indianagunowners.com/forums/ingo_e...on_report.html
and
https://www.indianagunowners.com/forums/ingo_e...d_shoot-8.html

Here is an image of what the 25' yard looks like:
http://www.majhost.com/gallery/jediagh/guns/nwi-ingo/nwi-ingo_05-outing_001.jpg

Attendance: (21 as of 18 MAR 11)
Jediagh + 4
geronimojoe85 + 1
groundhog
[strike]gunbunnies[/strike]
Hoosierdood
Joz86
Ness2K
Sparky241
Jack Bruton + 2
LocustsOfSteel + 3
[strike]Andy219[/strike]
evilblackrifle
INyooper

maybes
nickl16
orion814me


Equipment:
Handguns
1911 Springfield [.45] (Jediagh: Please bring ammo I'm out)
Ruger Mark III [.22] (Jediagh will have ammo)
Bulgarian Makarov [.9x18 Mak] (JoshuaW will have LIMITED ammo)
Taurus PT111 [9mm] (JoshuaW will have ammo)
Glock 24 [.40] (Hoosierdood will have LIMITED ammo)
Kel-tec PF9 [9mm] (Hoosierdood will have LIMITED ammo)
Glock 22 [.40] (Joz86 will have ammo)
TT-33 [7.62x25] (Joz86 will have ammo)
Glock 22 [.40S&W] (Sparky241: Please brnig ammo I'm out)
Sig 226 [9mm] (Sparky241: Please brnig ammo I'm out)
Tarus Judge [.357 mag] (LocustsOfSteel will have ammo)
Glock 27 [.40 S&W] (INyooper will have LIMITED ammo)
Glock 30 [.45 ACP] (INyooper will have LIMITED ammo)
Charter Arms Off Duty .38spl revolver [.38 Special] (LocusOfSteel will have LIMITED ammo)
[strike]
GLOCK G22 Gen 4 [.40S&W] (Johncarbaugh will have ammo)
GLOCK G23 Gen 3 [.40S&W] (Johncarbaugh will have ammo)
GLOCK G27 Gen 4 [.40S&W] (Johncarbaugh will have ammo)
Ruger P94 [.40S&W] (Johncarbaugh will have ammo)
Ruger Mark III 22/45 [.22lr] (Johncarbaugh will have ammo)
Ruger Single Six [.22lr/.22 mag] (Johncarbaugh will have ammo)
Beretta 92FS [9mm] (Gunbunnies will have ammo)
Revolver [.38 special] (Gunbunnies will have ammo)
Revolver [.357] (Gunbunnies will have ammo)
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Rifle
Ruger 10/22 with TechSights [.22lr] (Jediagh will have ammo)
Ruger 10/22 with TechSights [.22lr] (Jediagh will have ammo)
WASR-10 (AK-47) [7.62x39] (Jediagh will have ammo)
WASR Underfold (AK-47) [7.62x39] (JoshuaW will have ammo)
Savage Edge [.223] (JoshuaW will have ammo)
M1 Carbine [.30 Carbine] (JoshuaW will have LIMITED ammo; Gun prefers brass)
POF-USA P415 (.223) Carbine [groundhog will have ammo; or use own non-steel case)
Mosin Nagant [7.62x52mm] (Hoosierdood: Please bring ammo I'm out)
Remington Nylon 66 [.22lr] (Hoosierdood will have ammo)
S&W M&P15r [5.45x39mm] (Joz86 will have ammo)
Mosin M91/30, M44, M38 [7.62x52mm] (Joz86 will have ammo)
1903 Springfield MkI [30-06] (Joz86 will have VERY LIMITED ammo; Bring 150g only she is old)
Polish Tantal [5.45x39mm] (Sparkey241 will have ammo)
Savage 30/06 [30-06 Springfield] (Sparky241: Please brnig ammo I'm out)
JC Higgins [.22lr] (Sparky241 will have ammo)
Zastava M59/66 (7.62x39) (LocustsOfSteel will have ammo)
Arsenal AK [7.62x39] (INyooper will have LIMITED ammo)
(Needs help sighting in)

[strike]
Ruger 10/22 [.22lr] (Johncarbaugh will have ammo)
Weatherby Mark XXII [.22lr] (Johncarbaugh will have ammo)
(Older version made in Italy; semi not the new bolt)
[/strike][strike]10/22 [.22LR] (Gunbunnies will have ammo)
AR-15 [.223] (Gunbunnies will have ammo)
Marlin [.38 Speical/.357] (Gunbunnies will have ammo)
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Shotgun
Please note we can only use #4 or smaller shells on the 25' yard range. Birdshot is OK as well. You can use other loads on the 50', 100' and 200' yard range.
Mossberg 500 w/ Knox SpecOps Stock [12g] (Jediagh will have ammo)
[strike]Saiga 12 [12g] (Please bring ammo any type works)[/strike]

Food:
NWI INGO Food Committee Chair #1: Sparky241 (As he is doing the grilling!)

We are allowed to bring food (i.e. small gas grills) onto the range and use them in the grassy area behind the 50 yard or 25 yard range. Please only bring "finger food" as there are no tables or chairs on the range.

Donations of plates, napkins and cups are always welcomed. Our typical food items consist of Hot Dogs, Hamburgers, Brauts, Chips, Soda/Lemonade and Sweets (Cookies, Brownies, etc.)

Food Items Coming
Meats
16 hotdogs (Jediagh)
16 buns for hotdogs (Jediagh)
16 burgers (Jediagh)
16 buns for burgers (Jediagh)
Pack of brats (8) (Hoosierdood)
Pack of buns for brats (8) (Hoosierdood)
8 hotdogs (LocusOfSteel)
8 buns for hotdogs (LocusOfSteel)

Sides
Bag of chips (Hoosierdood)
Potato Salad (Groundhog)
Taco Dip & Chips (Sparky241)

Drinks
Case of Coke (Jediagh) [Prior shoots left overs]
5 Gallon cooler with Kool-Aid (Jediagh)
Case of Pepsi (Mexico Import) (Sparkey241)
[strike]Case of Coke (Imported from Mexico) (Andy219)[/strike]

Misc
Napkins (Jediagh)
Paper plates (Groundhog)
Forks (Groundhog)
Ketchup, Mustard, & Relish (LocusOfSteel)

Specialty Items
Melensdad's Propane Grill (sparky241 is bring & doing the grilling!)

Plywood Donation for the Range:
DNR can only put new plywood up on Mondays. Our group typically leaves the plywood HEAVILY damaged once we are done. (Tons of shooting ).

DNR advised that the State of Indiana has tighten their funds so they (range) can not always put fresh plywood up. In 2010 NWI INGO was able to donated plywood in JUL, AUG, SEP, OCT and NOV and the DNR has been very thankful for it. (Suspect this has helped with us having a "food area" on the 25 and 50 yard range.) As such I would like us as a group to be able to do this again. The plywood must be full size 4'x8' in size ANY thickness. Wooden post should be 3" to 5" diameter and 6' in length.

NWI INGO Plywood/Post Person:
This person will be in charge of taking the plywood/post to the event. Jediagh will either meet with the person before hand to provide the funds to purchase the items or reimburst the person at the event.

Current Pot: $70 (jediagh)

List of Current Donors
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FAQ:
What should I bring?
Your firearms and some ammo, off course! No full-autos are allowed on the range but everything else (handgun, rifle, shotgun) is.

What should I bring (Non Firearm Related)?
Here is what some members bring in addition to their firearms to help them during the day.
- Folding/Camping Chairs (there is only one two-person bench on the 25' yard range)
- Shooting mat
- Binoculars
- Small tool kit to adjust sights/quick fix firearm
- Eye and Hearing protection
- Staple gun to hang the targets to the wooden boards

I see member "John Doe" is bringing his 1911, can I shoot it?
Most members bring their guns to shot and allow others to shoot them as well. If you see a gun on the list you would like to shoot, ask the owner (post it) what type of ammo brand they like so you could use it. Some members supply the ammo. Be considerate of others and bring some more if you can so everyone can try the firearm.

What about safety after all this is a public range? I have heard bad stuff about public ranges.
While the range is open to everyone typically what occurs when we go has been that we (NWI INGO) end up taking over the 25 and 50 yard ranges. This in turn has helped us to police ourselves and ensured our own safety. We setup a table with the "NWI INGO Range Rules" and just ensure that any new shooters we have with us are being supervised.

Do I have to shoot only from the bench sitting down?
There are no rules for "how" to shoot at the range.
You can shoot by...
- sitting from the bench
- standing from the bench
- sitting cross-leg from the bench
- laying on the floor from the bench

We have even shot the boards CLOSER than the 25 yards (ie. we walk up about 15 yards from the boards) as well when we control the full 25 yard range. We keep a few people at teh benches to ensure that no one is touching any of the firearms there while we have shooters downrange shooting.

What size plywood can we donate?
The range can only take full sheet 4'x8' plywood in ANY thickness due to how it is nailed to the wooden post they have.

What size wooden post can we donate?
The plywood is nailed to two 3" to 5" diameter and 6' in length post to keep them up. The 25 yard range uses a total of 6 post, the 50 yard range uses a total of 12 post, 100 yard range uses a total of 8 post and the 200 yard range uses a total of 2 post.


What is the cost to come?
The range is FREE as it is a public Indiana range. The cost you will incur is for the ammo you shoot (most people bring their own) and for the targets you bring to shoot. FREE targets can be downloaded from the internet (see below). A couple people usually bring staple guns and are willing to share so there is no cost to hang the targets.

Bring eye/ear protection. If you can bring some snacks to share, if not that is OK too. If you have an odd caliber toy then its generally considered good form to bring extra ammo for that gun and share that but its reasonable to limit the amount of shooting if the ammo is expensive.

The group (INGO NWI) as a whole gives a donation of plywood to the range each time we go. The chairperson for the plywood pays for the plywood and brings it and takes donations from others for it.

I live in IL and would like to attend the event. Can I bring my guns as well?
Everyone is welcome to attend. Winamac is a free Indiana public range. Please note that non-Indiana residents must have a license or permit to carry a handgun from either Indiana or another state that Indiana recognizes (see here for more info) in order to bring their handguns to the range. The IL FOID card DOES NOT count to meet this requirement. You CAN bring a long guns (rifles and shotguns) WITHOUT a license/permit.
This is a rule of the Indiana DNR as they have been posted on the range.


Need free printable targets? Try this post:
https://www.indianagunowners.com/forums/general_firearms_discussion/79176-free_targets.html

 

[geronimojoe85]

I'll be there with my girlfriend. I'm not sure what I'll bring just yet. I know I'll have my NEW S&W Bodyguard 38, Colt Huntsman .22, S&W 64, S&W 66, and my M1 Garand.

 

[Andre46996]

Got a big shoot to go to the first week of April and want to save my ammo for that, last I heard there was going to be a car or two to shoot up. Sorry guys guess I'll miss the first one of the year.

 

[Wild Deuce]

Don't think I'll be able to make these anymore (granted, I only made two of them). It's just aayyy too far for me. Especially when there are better ranges that are easier to get to (Kingsbury anyone?). If you guys ever do one at Kingsbury or Jasper-Pulaski or even Willow Slough, I'll make it (work schedule permitting).

 

[melensdad]

Not sure about making this one. I'm taking the family to visit the ancient Roman ruins in southern France during 'spring break' and may extend the trip an extra week so I don't know how long we will be gone, but it could stretch out over 3 weekends and 2 weeks.

If I can make whatever date is picked then I'll bring hot dogs, buns, condiments and the BBQ grill.

 

[johncarbaugh]

I will try to make what ever day is picked. Sundays are much easer for me.

 

[nickl16]

I should hopefully be able to come out. Saturdays are definitely easier but as long as I have a little bit of notice I should be able to come out regardless.

 

[Hoosierdood]

I could come if its on a Saturday. Sundays are a no-go for me.

 

[GhostofWinter]

It doesn't look like I will be making many of these in the near future. IT seems that my company in their infinate widsom have decided to start scheduling us to work each and every weekend and be off durning the week instead. At least they CLAIM they are going to schedule us off. Their past record SUCKS at keeping their word.

 

[Clif45]

Can do the beginning or end. The 19th and 20th is the rochester appleseed.

 

[evilblackrifle]

Count me in, possibly, if I have a job by then and my work schedule allows.

In the process of 'converting' a former anti-gunner, so he might be joining us as well (I love bringing people over to the dark side...)

I'll be bringing my arsenal, you are welcome to play with it too, but please supply your own ammo.

HK USP 40
FN-FNP 45 (if I still have it by then)

Remington 870 shotgun for trap range (do you guys usually do trap?)

Savage Model 12 BVSS in .22-250 (what a sweet rifle/caliber it is!!)
Savage Model 10 police tactical in .308

And of course...

DPMS AR15 in .223

Food? Tell me what you need...

 

[Joz86]

Even though this is a major haul for me, I should be able to attend if it is during the middle of the month. If anyone is interested, I can bring any of the follow firearms...

M91/30 w/ PU + Ammo
M44
M38
S&W M&P15r w/ Eotech and 3x mag and TONS of ammo
Glock 22 + Ammo
Tokarev TT33 + Ammo
Commando Mk III (.45 Thompson knock off)
M1 Garand
1903 Springfield Mk.1
Type 14 Nambu, would need $ for ammo since it is $38.00 for 50 rounds
Ruger P90

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[chef larry]

Not sure about making this one. I'm taking the family to visit the ancient Roman ruins in southern France during 'spring break' and may extend the trip an extra week so I don't know how long we will be gone, but it could stretch out over 3 weekends and 2 weeks.

If I can make whatever date is picked then I'll bring hot dogs, buns, condiments and the BBQ grill.

Will this be like the National Lampon European Vacation ?

 

[jedi]

For those that have replied & while I know the date is NOT yet set. If you are coming please post what you are bringing so I can update the main post.

For example.

10/22 [.22LR] (Jediagh: Will have ammo)
10/22 [.22LR] (Jediagh: Please bring ammo; Only CCI/any brand/etc)

This way others knows what you are bringing and if they need to bring some ammo or a certain type of ammo for the weapon in question.

 

[evilblackrifle]

For those that have replied & while I know the date is NOT yet set. If you are coming please post what you are bringing so I can update the main post.

I'll bring some Russian Blowup Dolls...Yes, I'll share.

 

[melensdad]

Will this be like the National Lampon European Vacation ?

Yup

 

[Andy219]

If it's the first weekend I'll be there. It's possible the second weekend, but not the last one. I'm going to be released to return to work in next month. This will be the only one I'll be making this year, as the amount of time I've been off work will affect my vacation days and personal days this year. My off days are tues and weds. So here's hoping to the first weekend being picked.

If I can make it I'll post an update on me attending and what I'll bring.

 

[Spot Me 2]

If it later in the month I can make this one. I will be in Liberia, Africa earlier in the month.
I will/can be bringing all things chambered in 9mm .22lr .17hmr .223 and .308........

 

[MeAndMyXD]

I could make it if its on the 20th. Saturdays are no good for me since I been working everyone for the past three months. I got some new toys I would like to try out so I will make it if on a Sunday.

 

[gunbunnies]

The 2nd or 3rd weekend should be fine for me... The 4th weekend isn't gonna work as I'm planning on hitting that other big shoot down state in the beginning of April, and then the Knob is in April also... Hopefully this will work out...

Melensdad, my wife says there is plenty to see over there... enjoy but be careful while abroad...

I'll post what I'm bringing after the date is announced... by the way, I warmed up the Saiga 12 at the Jasper/Pulaski range today and it ate everything I put through her... She is just awaiting to show up to this coming shoot to be shot, so if you want to shoot her bring 12 gauge ammo.... She eats it all...