BBPDS.....Open invite [Archive]

dk17hmr

06-27-2011, 10:36 PM

The 2nd annual Big Bore P-dog Shot is planned for the first weekend of August, 5th, 6th, and 7th outside of Rock Springs Wyoming.

Link to the 1st BBPDS
http://castboolits.gunloads.com/showthread.php?t=90908&highlight=dk17hmr

This year we are planning on camping out in the desert on my "private" range which is about 20 miles outside of town. The range is set up on BLM land and there is room to shoot about 2000 yards. I havent worked on the camp site yet, but I plan on having a fire pit and the road into the camp should be alright to get a car in, the spot I have in mind should be alright for tent camping also. Camp/the range is very easy to get to, just a couple turns off the interstate and I will put up some signs before the weekend, and a map/directions. I will take a gas grill to camp for cooking.

I havent been out shooting p-dogs much this year so I dont really know how the population is in the area, this is more of a get together have fun weekend instead of serious p-dog shooting. Most of the shooting is done close to the truck, there just isnt a big enough town for me to set up a bench.

Big Bores, cast boolits, and pistols are encouraged for shooting p-dogs, but anyone making the trip can bring and shoot whatever they want.

Anyone interested is more than welcome to come out and join in on the fun, I know several Castboolits members are going to make the trip.

NoZombies

06-27-2011, 10:47 PM

Man, I wish I could make it... maybe next year...

Dean D.

06-27-2011, 11:13 PM

My wife Tammy and I will be there this year. We are looking forward to finally meeting a bunch of Cast Boolits folks and having some fun!

DanWalker

06-27-2011, 11:27 PM

If I'm not on a rig, I'll be there!

BT Sniper

06-28-2011, 02:51 AM

Sounds like a lot of fun. Especially the big bore part. I would love to go after them with my 300WM at longer range.

You suppose my wife would mind spending her B-Day out there? :) Probably not :( It would certainly be worth the drive, just falls on wrong weekend for me.

I look foward to hearing about the results. Would love to be there but don't think I'll be able to get away.

Good shooting, take no prisoners :2gunsfiring_v1:

BT

JonB_in_Glencoe

06-28-2011, 08:52 AM

Wow...Neat.
I am seriously considering this.
I've only shot P-dogs once,
when my daughter was 4 yrs old,
her Mom and step-Dad (Ken) lived in Evanstan Wy. just west of you.
I visited them for a few days,
one day, Ken took me P-dog shooting.
that was before I was into guns very much.
Ken had brought out a Rem 17 and a 223, both were Rem. 700 I think ?
I had brought a 22lr semi-auto pistol (S&W 622)
and 22lr Semi-auto rifle (some kind of cheap Mossberg, clip fed).
after about 20 shots through my rifle, it wouldn't cycle anymore.
so all I had left was the pistol, luckily Ken let me shoot the 17 Rem.
but he only had 100 handloads...what a hoot,
Soon after that I was looking at varmint rifle.

BTW, after we got back to his place, he cleaned my rifle,
it was soooo dirty, he asked when I cleaned it last ?
I couldn't answer him since I had never cleaned it.
It probably had 3 or 4 bricks shot through it,
it always worked when I needed it...til that day :(
Jon

Three-Fifty-Seven

07-05-2011, 08:55 AM

Sounds like Fun!

I probably won't be able to get the time off though, ... Hauling hay now ...

dk17hmr

07-09-2011, 04:51 PM

Was out today getting the range road in a little better shape. Shot at 1 p-dog with my 1903 just because he was there barking at me. I was seeing lots of p-dogs and gophers on my ride out there.

Directions to the range/camp, which is just east of Rock Springs Wyoming on I-80

If coming from the west take exit 111 (Airport Road), turn south at the stop sign about 300 feet down the road you will come to a T turn left (east) go about 7 miles you will pass a junk yard on your right shortly after passing the yard you will pass mile marker 7 take a right on SweetWater County road 48, from there I will have sign to get to camp. Camp is roughly 15 miles from the interstate.

If you are coming from the East get off at the Superior exit (cant remember the number) take the survice that parallels the south side of the interestate turn before you get to the junk yard on SweetWater County road 48, follow the signs to camp.

Dean D.

07-14-2011, 03:37 PM

Just a note of reminder to anyone who may plan on attending. This will be a dry camp with no firewood available. Bring what water you may need for drinking, cooking or washing. I will be bringing as much firewood as my little flatbed trailer will haul and still have room for our gear. But that in no way guarantees there will be enough to go around if we have a big turn out.

I'm getting excited about this trip!

dk17hmr

07-14-2011, 08:07 PM

Good point Dean.

Sun block and bug spray might not be a bad idea.

I am planning on bring a cooler full of ice and bottled water, antelope steaks and a gas grill.

One thing that would be nice if anyone has one and room to bring it is a shade tent.

Dean D.

07-19-2011, 10:51 AM

I just finished splitting the wood I'll be bringing down to the BBPDS. I plan on building 2' racks on the trailer shown behind the wood pile and will load as much of the pile as will fit and not overload the trailer. I hope it will be enough to get us through the weekend. [smilie=l:

http://i76.photobucket.com/albums/j36/condercliffjumper/Misc/Tobacco7-19-11002A.jpg

dk17hmr

07-26-2011, 11:43 PM

Dean and I were talking about dinner menus....

Friday night I think we are going to do antelope steaks, which I have in the freezer from 2010 hunting season, some corn on the cob, and pasta salad.

Saturday we are thinking random Chili....everyone brings a can of chili we throw it in a pot and heat it up....random chili.

If anyone wants to bring anything to put on the table for dinner they are more than welcome to.

skruske

07-27-2011, 07:11 AM

Grumble grumble grumble.....gonna miss the great fun.
A prior commitment has me going to Isle Royale for that week remote camping & hiking.

Whackin' Prairie Dogs will have to wait until I get there in September. :-?

Take lots of pics!!

Matt_G

07-27-2011, 10:32 AM

Sounds like a great time. Wish I could make it up there but I don't think I can swing it.
BTW, the Superior exit Doug mentioned for the folks coming in from the East is exit 122.

redneckdan

07-28-2011, 10:46 AM

DanWalker

07-29-2011, 11:01 PM

Unless an emergency at work prevents it, me and my amigo will be there! I have to wait for him to get off work, so we won't be there until Friday evening. Need me to bring anything Doug?

dk17hmr

07-30-2011, 12:47 AM

Unless an emergency at work prevents it, me and my amigo will be there! I have to wait for him to get off work, so we won't be there until Friday evening. Need me to bring anything Doug?

I think we have just about everything covered, Dean D is bringin fire wood, Ill have my gas grill and turkey frier for cooking, got a shade tent figured out, Ill pick up some paper plates, and bring a couple cases of water.

I think most of the major stuff is figured out. Not sure what we are lacking but if you can think of something let me know and we can get it.

JTknives

07-30-2011, 07:50 AM

I'm bringing the .700 cal gun so you can check that off the list.

Matt_G

07-30-2011, 08:28 AM

I'm bringing the .700 cal gun so you can check that off the list.

You sure that's going to be enough gun JT? [smilie=p:

JTknives

07-30-2011, 09:08 AM

You sure that's going to be enough gun JT? [smilie=p:

Maybe not, thats why for next year i see my self building a 950 JDJ to take out what the 700 cant kill.

Dean D.

08-01-2011, 02:13 AM

Doug took some GPS coordinates of the camp and range today. Here they are:

(coordinates inside parenthesis are in degrees, minutes and seconds format)

Camp - N41.52651 (41.31.35N) W108.95969 (108.57.34W)

Range - N41.52045 (41.31.13N) W108.94720 (108.56.49W)

I was able to pull up a map on Google Earth with these coordinates and it sure helped me to visualize where the site is located before heading down there!

Thanks Doug! :drinks:

xr650

08-02-2011, 05:15 PM

I'm planning on coming out saturday night and visit for a bit.
I'll bring my 500 BFR if anyone wants to play.
From the coordinates that Dean posted, it looks like it is closer for me to come by way of 430.
Is there cell service?

dk17hmr

08-02-2011, 11:38 PM

There is cell service...hit and miss but I can ussally get texts out there.

They are working on the bridge there that crosses Salt Wells Creek, next road on the left after the bridge is county 48, take that back towards the interstate for awhile, you drop down through the creek bottom up the hill than a sharp 90 towards the east the turn off for camp is right at the next 90 that sends you back north, you can see the BBPDS Camp sign on the right hand side.

xr650

08-03-2011, 09:58 AM

Thanks man

runfiverun

08-03-2011, 11:21 AM

i'd use the airport exit from the freeway.
as a matter of fact thats the one i'll be using, the road construction takes forever to get through.
but it keeps the highway patrol off the cut-off road and i can go out and use it to tune the mustang :lol:

45nut

08-03-2011, 11:31 AM

Be leaving here shortly, soon as my ride arrives.

xr650

08-03-2011, 06:34 PM

Lamar,
You working back in Gods country again?
You guys trying to talk me out of going thru a destruction zone? I don't see how I could pass up a good case of road rage. :mrgreen:

DanWalker

08-04-2011, 12:38 AM

We will be heading that way on Friday morning. My amigo got the day off from work so we could leave early. He is bringing his guide gun, loaded with 350 grain cast hollowpoints, and his 223 howa.
I'm bringing my blackhawk, and maybe the 7mm08.

DanWalker

08-04-2011, 12:47 PM

Since you seem to have dinner all taken care of, want us to bring the breakfast fixin's?
I could whip up a big thing of pancake batter and bring along some eggs and bacon.
Sound like a good idea?

thx997303

08-07-2011, 05:06 PM

I just got home from BBPDS.

I had fun. Everyone who didn't show up really missed out.

waksupi

08-07-2011, 06:23 PM

Yeah, but we opened a keg of nails while you were gone.

Stick_man

08-07-2011, 09:59 PM

OK guys, your credibility is really suffering now. Where's all the pics of the event? It's starting to sound like a "fishing trip".:kidding:

Hopefully, I'll be able to make it to one of these get-togethers soon.

JTknives

08-08-2011, 03:01 AM

Well be that way, you could have come and seen it for you self.

here is what a little taste of the fun we had. this is us shooting the 700***, Lots of fun had by all
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kFYXTH7Gdhk

same video as the first but with out any background music
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vo4ahgn_j0E

Here is a p dog i got with my 50 Razor Back.
http://a2.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/262449_2323427052129_1443189422_32751934_751845_n. jpg

A 500gr boolit going 2200-2300fps is good for p-dogs
http://a8.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/262405_2323428732171_1443189422_32751935_7036921_n .jpg

I will post some more pictures in the morning

DanWalker

08-08-2011, 10:51 AM

Thanks for letting us play with your toys JT. We had a blast!

Stick_man

08-08-2011, 03:43 PM

Thanks for the footage, JT. Glad to see you found somebody to shoot your .700 ***. I did notice though that you chose to use the "little" .50 RB for the p-dogs. hmmmm

Hopefully next year I'll be able to make it. Set the date more toward the middle of the month and I should be able to. Month ends can be wicked for us bean counters at work.

thx997303

08-08-2011, 04:26 PM

Wasn't at the end of the month John, it was at the beginning. :mrgreen:

dk17hmr

08-08-2011, 07:53 PM

"If I dont make it tell my mom I love her" as he closed the bolt and shouldered the 700.

Found a piece of 50RB brass in my truck today while cleaning it out, I think I need to build one now.

Thanks for coming everyone, hopefully it was as enjoyable for you as it was for myself....2025 maybe we can have BBPDS on the south lawn of the white house.

Mumblypeg

08-08-2011, 08:56 PM

How come nobody shot that thing from the bench...?:bigsmyl2:

runfiverun

08-08-2011, 09:48 PM

soon as i can slow dawn up some i'll get some more pics posted err.... she will.

PatMarlin

08-09-2011, 01:42 AM

Wow- looks like a good trip. I'd like to sign up for next year.

Dean D.

08-09-2011, 06:25 AM

Tammy and I arrived home safely at about 3:00 am. 15 hours but no problems like the trip down! I'll try to get some pics posted later this week, it's back to the salt mines tonite.

runfiverun

08-09-2011, 10:45 AM

you guy's made some good time going home.

xr650

08-09-2011, 12:45 PM

It was a pleasure meeting all you folks.

DanWalker

08-09-2011, 04:25 PM

Did anyone find a GPS laying on the ground in camp? Can't find mine, and the last time I saw it was in my truck on Saturday. Don't know if it fell out on the ground or not. Still digging through all of my stuff, looking for it.

Dean D.

08-09-2011, 06:02 PM

Dan, I did a quick inspection and clean up around camp before we left and I did not see your GPS laying anywhere obvious. Hopefully Doug can get a chance to look before someone else may find it.

I DID find a nice Bialetti frying pan and a pair of cotton gloves left in our camp that was not ours. I set those on the fire ring with a big rock on top of them to keep the gloves from blowing off. Hopefully Doug can grab them in case someone realizes they are missing.

runfiveswife

08-09-2011, 06:21 PM

we all had a great time. it was nice meeting you all... dan i did not see your gps.. and we walked around before we left. we will get some pics up as soon as we can.

Dean D.

08-09-2011, 07:05 PM

Ok, finally got a chance to download some of our pictures so I'll post a few.

http://i76.photobucket.com/albums/j36/condercliffjumper/BBPDS/BBPDS8-7-11020A.jpg

An overall view of the BBPDS campsite looking roughly from the NE towards the SW (I think, no compass).

http://i76.photobucket.com/albums/j36/condercliffjumper/BBPDS/BBPDS8-7-11027A.jpg

Some of the camps at BBPDS

http://i76.photobucket.com/albums/j36/condercliffjumper/BBPDS/BBPDS8-7-11026A.jpg

A Boolit BS session! L to R: JT(JTKnives), Dan Walker (in stealth mode behind JT), Kirk, Jeremy(thx997303), Danielle and Doug(dk17hmr).

http://i76.photobucket.com/albums/j36/condercliffjumper/BBPDS/BBPDS8-7-11025A.jpg

The Cast Boolits Peanut gallery, L to R: Jimmy(man.electric), Cody(LovesToShoot), Dale(Dale2242), Ken(45Nut), Lamar(Runfiverun) and Dawn(Runfiveslittlegirl).

http://i76.photobucket.com/albums/j36/condercliffjumper/BBPDS/BBPDS8-7-11031A.jpg

1/4" steel plate with hole from the .700*** firing an 1132 gr. LFN Boolit @ aprox. 1850 fps. The range was roughly 25-30 yards.

dale2242

08-09-2011, 09:20 PM

Dropped Ken off at his place at noon today.I made it home at 5:00PM. It was a flawless trip. I haven`t had that much fun in years. I can`t thank you enough, Doug. Good job. You were a superb host and a gentleman.
I spent 4 days traveling 2264 miles round trip. It was worth every bit of it.
Thanks all who cooked us the great meals. I enjoyed each and every person there.
....dale

Dean D.

08-09-2011, 09:35 PM

+1 Dale!

runfiveslittlegirl

08-12-2011, 12:11 AM

once photobucket speeds up i'll get the pictures and videos up but its photobucket so its being a piece of crappppppp..

runfiveslittlegirl

08-12-2011, 12:46 AM

The videos are being a bit slower and sorry the pictures may be to big; therefore blurry..

http://i417.photobucket.com/albums/pp255/_DnA_/SUNP0058-1.jpg
Ken~ 45nut right .... Doug ~ dk17hmr left

http://i417.photobucket.com/albums/pp255/_DnA_/SUNP0048.jpg
Dale~2242

http://i417.photobucket.com/albums/pp255/_DnA_/SUNP0077.jpg
JT~Knives

http://i417.photobucket.com/albums/pp255/_DnA_/SUNP0052.jpg
Jer~ uhh thx?

There are more i'll work on getting them up there. But photobucket is craaaaapppp as i said before.