Boise . . . LRH Guys

[lckytylr]

Looking for anyone in the Boise area that's a member of the LRH crowd. Experienced LR Master or newbie.

I'm just getting my feet wet with knowledge . . . not even making the gear jump yet. I'm hoping to gain knowledge of rifle platforms, modifications, accessories and shooting technique. If you are a newbie like me, we might as well tackle this sport together. As I gain more knowledge I'm planning on upgrading piece by piece until I get a LR shooter.

 

[KRP]

You know the joke about getting to Kuna....

We do a bit of shooting around here, and BS/bench racing/theorizing. Been shooting 600(soon to be 1000) yard BR in Vale too with lots of great folks.

 

[royinidaho]

If you're ever over Blackfoot way gimme a holler. We'll getcha some actual field experience.

 

[ShooterMedic]

I am in the Magic Valley all the time. I live in the Idaho Falls area.

 

[lckytylr]

Thanks Guys. KRP, how often do you guys shoot?

I went from hourly to salary recently so the boss' are taking full advantage of my weekends now. I seem to be getting every other weekend off and am working today.

 

[longrangefreek]

First off welcome to the forum.

What is a weekend? Lately I know how that works. Work seems to be ruining my shooting time lately.

There are a lot of different ways to go about a build. you can spend a lot of money. My buddies and I shoot extremely accurate rifles for a lot less than most. if you are interested PM me. My buddy and I have a few long range guns but we really enjoy shooting our 338 Edges at extreme long range. you will definately enjoy the sport. I work to pay for my hobby of long range hunting and shooting.

What caliber have you been looking at if any yet?

 

[KRP]

KRP, how often do you guys shoot?

Depends on schedules, weather, etc.. I'm working in the Owyhees now and gone during the week mostly. They shoot in Vale once a month, weather permitting. If you want to get together sometime, for a day of shooting or just an hour or two talking shop let me know.

 

[longrangefreek]

I have alwayswanted to check out the vale range. I was just talking about that the other day. Would be fun to shoot in some competiotions there and get to know some more people in the sport. I might have to go check it out sometime this year. I have heard some good things about that range in the past.

 

[lckytylr]

What kind of "competitions" do you guys compete in?

what do they entail for rounds fired, distances and timing?

 

[KRP]

They shoot from the bench once a month in Vale(third Saturday of the month), 600 for now but working on benches for 1000. 4 record targets, 5 shots each, 6 minutes per target, and 2 minutes for sighters between targets.

I just started going over late last summer but it's a great bunch of guys, informal and laid back, definately worth the $10 to shoot. It's pretty much "run what you brung" too so you'll see everything from stock factory rifles to custom hunting rifles to full on BR rigs lined up together.

They shoot F-class over there a few times a year also but I haven't made it over yet. It's 600,800,900,1000 yards.

 

[longrangefreek]

That sounds like a lot of fun. Definitely going to have to go check it out. Looks like a cheap way to have some fun.

 

[Zep]

Great thread as I am hoping to visit the Boise area this spring. Possible relocation from the east coast, time for a change.

Can you give me the name of the Vale range as I would like to visit it?

 

[KRP]

The website is limited but has some general information and contacts.

Snake River Sportsmen Home

600 yard matches.

http://snakeriver600yardbenchrest.weebly.com/index.html

I thought they had one for the F-class/Palma shoots too but I can't find it now.

 

[Zep]

Many thanks. I am really hoping the Northwest is in my future.