1911Prof Posted September 11, 2012 Share Posted September 11, 2012 I've never been to the range before, I was wondering what's it like to travel between bays. Do I need a cart with big wheels or is it pretty compact? I just don't want to travel with more than I need. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jriera Posted September 11, 2012 Share Posted September 11, 2012 (edited) No need for a cart unless you want to .. Probably Range 2 and Range 4 will be the ones used for Nationals and (at least in past years) you can drive between them. Partial view of Range 2 http://desertsportsmanclub.com/wp-content/gallery/range-photos/desert_sportsman_008.jpg Range 4, All bays behind the last pile of dirt http://desertsportsmanclub.com/wp-content/gallery/range-photos/desert_sportsman_015.jpg DS is my 'home range' so probably I'm used to the walk .. but some of the local shooters use cart. Edited September 12, 2012 by jriera Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1911Prof Posted September 12, 2012 Author Share Posted September 12, 2012 Are those gravel berms? Can't tell from the pictures. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jriera Posted September 12, 2012 Share Posted September 12, 2012 Yes they are .. it is a desert out there!!! Original bays on Range 2 where build by the Corps of Engineers many years ago. Range has been open since 1958 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChuckS Posted September 12, 2012 Share Posted September 12, 2012 Hey Jordi, Could you please list your range numbers relative to the letters that I pasted into this Google shot? TIA, Chuck Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ninemmbill Posted September 12, 2012 Share Posted September 12, 2012 Hey Jordi, Could you please list your range numbers relative to the letters that I pasted into this Google shot? TIA, Chuck G = 2 E = 4 If that makes sense. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChuckS Posted September 12, 2012 Share Posted September 12, 2012 (edited) G = 2 E = 4 If that makes sense. Thanks, it makes perfect sense. Here is the graphic again. (Edited to add a scale reference and to suppport Eric's post below) Edited September 12, 2012 by ChuckS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Merlin Orr Posted September 12, 2012 Share Posted September 12, 2012 Those I have heard describe the Desert Sportsman’s Clubspeak of a place where shooting is without effort or angst. One who shoots thereis always happy — without hurt, sorrow, fear or shame — where every wish isfulfilled. All shooters will always be of the same age (33 years), and of thesame standing/equal. Their life is one of bliss including: wearing fancy gunbelts,shoes and all equipment never malfunctions. There is no need to tape and reset as this is done by immortal youths asyou recline in shaded areas on couches inlaid with gold or precious stones.Frosty beverages are served to all from priceless vessels. Fee lunches areserved which include meats, scented wine and clear drinks bringing neitherdrunkenness nor rousing quarrelling. Inhabitants will rejoice in the company oftheir friends, conversing and recalling the past. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jriera Posted September 12, 2012 Share Posted September 12, 2012 (edited) Merlin that gave me a good chuckle!!! Per sure it must be a different club than the one here in Las Vegas!! Edited September 12, 2012 by jriera Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChuckS Posted September 12, 2012 Share Posted September 12, 2012 Merlin that gave me a good chuckle!!! Per sure it must be a different club than the one here in Las Vegas!! Merlin's friend from Nigeria sold him a membership. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lifeislarge Posted September 12, 2012 Share Posted September 12, 2012 Rumor has it that's where the Corps of Engineers buried a bunch of Alien wreckage back in '58. Damn, that place is HUGE!!!! Screw the cart, bring a helicopter. I bet it can be seen from space. Man, I wish we had ranges like that in my neck of the woods. Maybe it just looks bigger because it isn't covered in all the green shit we have here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1911Prof Posted September 12, 2012 Author Share Posted September 12, 2012 You should shoot at Range Wobegon, where all the shooters are above average... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1911Prof Posted September 12, 2012 Author Share Posted September 12, 2012 I only asked about the gravel because I hate ricochets off rocks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neomet Posted September 12, 2012 Share Posted September 12, 2012 (edited) I only asked about the gravel because I hate ricochets off rocks It is a possibility. G-manBart took one in the noggin either last year or in '10 I forget which. Don't worry though, his head didn't hurt the richoet too much. If they use the same bays as in years past it really sort of breaks down into two rows of bays. Short walks between all of the bays in each row and as others have said, a lot of folks drive between the two rows. Edited September 12, 2012 by Neomet Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jriera Posted September 12, 2012 Share Posted September 12, 2012 G = 2 E = 4 If that makes sense. Thanks, it makes perfect sense. Here is the graphic again. (Edited to add a scale reference and to suppport Eric's post below) Yep, Range 3 (red arrow) is the 400 yards rifle bay ... Not sure about aliens ... but I'm sure that other 'things' may be buried there. About ricochets .. they will happen, shortly before Nats a new layer of sand will 'coat' the berms .. but after a couple of thousand rounds in the same general place, rocks will come out again Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SLM Posted September 12, 2012 Share Posted September 12, 2012 You get used to the sound of bullets whizzing overhead pretty quick. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TerryO Posted September 12, 2012 Share Posted September 12, 2012 1347414497[/url]' post='1777741']I only asked about the gravel because I hate ricochets off rocks Those of us in the Southwest are accustomed to hearing bullets whizzing overhead because this is the desert. Wouldn't it be nice to have berms built of loam covered in lush green vegetation, grass carpeted bays and never have rain while we shoot. Well, the almost constant sunshine, lack of rain and 100 degree temperatures with 4% humidity preclude everything else. So, given the choice between slogging thru mud ankle deep and freezing your appendages off, I'll take hearing richocettes whiz by any day. It's called "Desert Sportsman" for a reason. An added benefit is you never have to dig thru snow to find your brass. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pjb45 Posted September 12, 2012 Share Posted September 12, 2012 I think last year set a new record for the least number of windshields broken or starred by rocks and ricochets. You should buy a cheap cooler in LV and fill it with ice and fluids. The second year there sent many an RO to hospital. The heat can be tough some days. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yagi Posted September 12, 2012 Share Posted September 12, 2012 There are coolers filled with ice and water bottles in each bay... Be hydrated it's a desert out here.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kevin c Posted September 12, 2012 Share Posted September 12, 2012 I've shot all the recent Nationals held at Desert Sportsman's. The loose, large sized gravel and rock present on the surface of the roads behind many of the bays makes using a person pulled wagon/cart/hand truck an undertaking only for the hardy. There's also the fact the place is HUGE, and you may have some distance to cover from the end of one set of bays to where you are shooting next. Come early to park your car close to where you'll be shooting that day, being prepared to move to another part of the range if your schedule requires it. Bring a stage bag and a folding chair. Leave the rest in your car, with food in a cooler and sunscreens over cracked open windows. Shade is at a premium out there. Lots of block and consider bringing some shade of your own. Water on the ranges, as pointed out. Some suggest a bottle per stage (if you are shooting PM's, you may not have to visit the PortaPotty's much). Some bring a hydration pack. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DirtDiver Posted September 22, 2012 Share Posted September 22, 2012 Desert Sportsman Club......in the desert...hot and dry with a large quality of rocks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maksim Posted September 30, 2012 Share Posted September 30, 2012 Last year was the first year working and shooting the match for me. While it is hot... it is not that bad as long as you have some shade... ala bring your own. It is not toooooo muggy, just hot. This year I am hoping it will be better as it is in October and not September. Just got to remember to hydrate Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SLM Posted September 30, 2012 Share Posted September 30, 2012 Just got to remember to hydrate This! Daytime humidity numbers were single digit last year, temps pushed triple digits. You're gonna sweat but you aren't gonna know it. If you're from a humid climate it really doesn't seen that bad IMO. I had to force myself to drink because it just didn't "seem" that hot to me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BritinUSA Posted September 30, 2012 Share Posted September 30, 2012 Get something to cover your gun with, once that fine dust starts flying around it will get everywhere. It's as fine as talcum powder... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BritinUSA Posted October 2, 2012 Share Posted October 2, 2012 I have heard that Verizon built a couple of cell towers in the Sumerlin area, I was wondering if anyone knows if there is now some reasonable 3G network at the range? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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