geomick Posted September 11, 2017 at 02:32 AM Share Posted September 11, 2017 at 02:32 AM The wife and I had a good time at the event! I can check "shooting a full auto Thompson M1A1" off my bucket list! And as a bonus - we got a ride in a Humvee that served in Iraq! We then went to a Civil War living history encampment portrayed by my old outfit, Battery G, 2nd Illinois Light Artillery in Mount Carroll. We watched two 6 pound cannon demonstrations for a total of four shots. So all totaled, it was a very good day! I also tried the Tommy. Lots of fun yesterday. I put rounds through both types of full-auto FN-FAL rifles at the DS Arms booth (full length rifle with bipod and carbine with vertical front grip). Started the day with the Barrett .50 cal. Only thing I didn't try and probably should have was the practice grenade through the M4 under-barrel launcher. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeekDad Posted September 12, 2017 at 12:10 PM Share Posted September 12, 2017 at 12:10 PM I took my grown daughters with me this time and haven't had that much fun in years! They both got to shoot the Thompson and the Barrett then we spent some quality time on the range with my guns. It makes me proud to see that my girls can SHOOT! They're already showing off pictures of them shooting the Barrett. Especially to the boyfriends. My oldest bought a Site t-shirt! Now that they've had a chance to go, they want to come every year year. I now have a new tradition. What a way to bond with your daughters! From Daddy/Daughter Dances to Machine Guns... Who'd a thunk it? Ya HOO! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobPistol Posted September 13, 2017 at 01:25 AM Share Posted September 13, 2017 at 01:25 AM Aww, I missed it, thought it was the 17th. D'oh. Oh well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Windermere Posted September 13, 2017 at 03:40 PM Share Posted September 13, 2017 at 03:40 PM We had a blast at the shoot. First time any of us ever shot full auto and the smiles on our faces were priceless. Everyone running the event was professional and cordial. The vendor strip was great. Shooting the barret 50 was the icing on the cake. We stayed the weekend at the sand burr inn and golf. Got back from the shoot and played nine holes then grabbed some dinner at the bar. All in all a great weekend! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeekDad Posted September 26, 2017 at 12:46 PM Share Posted September 26, 2017 at 12:46 PM I was at The Site this past weekend for the FAST Pistol class and chatting with Jim Kauber about how much my daughters and i enjoyed the Bullpup Shoot. He mentioned next year's date is tentatively set for 9/15/2018. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Windermere Posted September 29, 2017 at 02:08 PM Share Posted September 29, 2017 at 02:08 PM Anybody know the name of the rifle builders that were at the vendor area during the shoot? They had a couple of really nice long range blasters on display and I believe they are close to Rockford area Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geomick Posted October 9, 2017 at 12:25 AM Share Posted October 9, 2017 at 12:25 AM Anybody know the name of the rifle builders that were at the vendor area during the shoot? They had a couple of really nice long range blasters on display and I believe they are close to Rockford area I'm not sure if this is the right vendor, but I did pick up a business card from "The Firm, Inc" - "Rifles built for the extreme shooter by an extreme shooter". https://www.facebook.com/thefirmriflesinc/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeekDad Posted October 9, 2017 at 01:03 AM Share Posted October 9, 2017 at 01:03 AM I believe it was Ratworx out of Mt Morris. http://ratworxusa.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Windermere Posted October 9, 2017 at 04:11 AM Share Posted October 9, 2017 at 04:11 AM Anybody know the name of the rifle builders that were at the vendor area during the shoot? They had a couple of really nice long range blasters on display and I believe they are close to Rockford area I'm not sure if this is the right vendor, but I did pick up a business card from "The Firm, Inc" - "Rifles built for the extreme shooter by an extreme shooter". https://www.facebook.com/thefirmriflesinc/That's it Thanks! Good lookin out! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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