Aug 19 - High Desert Rod & Gun - Next Match

[1911-CV]

The next Steel Challenge Event is scheduled for:
Saturday Dec 16, 2023
8046 Yucca Park Lane
Morongo Valley, CA 92256
PLEASE DON'T BE LATE!

Register here:

Gates open 7:15 MANDATORY Safety Briefing 7:45.

Shooting starts at 8:00. WHICH DOES NOT MEAN ARRIVE AT 8:00!
Match is over by 11:00.

PLEASE try to arrive around 7:30 for sign in.

[newbie1234]

From the video, how far from the target ? And how big is the target (white disk) ?

[1911-CV]

As you can see in the video, there is a lot of variety in the steel targets. There are quite small (4") disks on the 22 caliber star. There is a 6" plate that everyone shoots at about 7 yards (closest), a lot of 8" plates, and big, square 12" X 18" plates on some of the stages. Farthest distance is probably 15 yards.

It's a fun shoot so you can miss and still have a good time.

Have fun, be safe, and shoot some guns...

[1911-CV]

Bit cool for the December match. Only 39 guns out to play. We didn't need ice for the water, but the skies were clear and we received more toys for the tots.

A safe and fun time for all. Here is the video

[1911-CV]

January brought bright crisp clear skies. Bit cool to start, but the sun warmed our group.

Here's the video

[1911-CV]

Beautiful day in the desert. The sun warmed the shooters nicely. Several new faces. March and April were cancelled.

[DueceMcGurk]

Is there a rule book that describes what weapons fit in each class? I want to register properly.

For example, 1911A1 in 45 ACP and 9m. S&W M&P 15-22. Lever guns.

Looking forward to June 20th. Thanks.

[1911-CV]

Hi:

It's a fun shoot and the class can be changed on-site if it isn't quite right. Depends as much on customizing as caliber:

Centerfire Pistol Limited - 1911A1 in 45 ACP & 9mm (probably)
Centerfire Pistol Open - maybe here if you have red dot, etc.

Rimfire Rifle Limited - S&W M&P 15-22 (one of these)
Rimfire Rifle Open

Hope you make it out!

[1911-CV]

We had our second post-CV-19 shoot on June 20.

Here's the video

[1911-CV]

We had our third match since re-opening. Clear, sunny and pretty warm, with a bit of a breeze to help the comfort factor.

Here's the video.

[1911-CV]

Our August steel challenge was a warm one :-)

Here's the video

Go find some ammo and join us in September - Sign in link in top post.

[LMan57]

Looks good I have to check my schedule with my house kitchen remodel but I am very intrested.

[1911-CV]

We had a great day yesterday at HDRGC. Fewer folks finding the ammo to shoot, but perfect temperatures and clear skies.

Here's the video

[LMan57]

Hopefully I can make the next one.

[1911-CV]

After a dip (ammo shortage, etc.) the last two months, we were back up to 5 squads today.

Great temperatures and clear desert skies.

Here's the video.

[LMan57]

Looks like it was a very good event thanks for posting.

[1911-CV]

Beautiful Saturday, a breeze to moderate the temperatures (ok, a tad chilly at first, but it warmed quickly). Lots of shooters back at the event and many toys were collected for the kids.

Here is the video

If you forgot to bring a toy or forgot to come to the Event, don't worry. Just sign up and come to the Christmas Event. We will gladly take your toys, cash, or whatever at that time.

[1911-CV]

The morning started cool and breezy, but warmed up by mid-event to folks in t-shirts. Good group out for the last event of 2020.

Video here

Looking forward to 2021!

Sign up at the top post.

[Eat Dirt]

On my list to do this..

For a ' First ' time at something like this
Decades ....... of shooting
And setting up my own steel target course
Do you recommend a .22 pistol ?
[ I have Ruger 22 / 45 and Kimber 1911 with .22 conversion slide ]

[1911-CV]

.22 ammo is less expensive and makes for a good time. 5 mags helps quite a bit (5 strings of 5 targets per string for most stages) if you have more mags for one pistol over another, that might be a decider.

[LMan57]

Looks like you guys had a great time.

[1911-CV]

We had absolutely wonderful conditions for our January event. If you weren't there you missed out. Here is the Video

Next event February 20. Sign up at the top post.

[LMan57]

Cool, is your range open week days?

[1911-CV]

The pistol & rifle range is open Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Shotgun trap is also open Wednesday morning. The full schedule is online here Calendar

[LMan57]

Originally Posted by 1911-CV

The pistol & rifle range is open Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Shotgun trap is also open Wednesday morning. The full schedule is online here Calendar

Thank you I am looking for a club/Range like some of the others where they give you a key and you can shoot from whatever set hours it is hard for me to go on set days and driving from Hemet. But it looks like a very nice range maybe I will be able to make it soon.

[1911-CV]

That's the way Palm Springs Gun Club works, but they don't have a distance range for rifles right now. Matches there are still being cancelled due to CV-19.

It doesn't take much longer to get there from Hemet and the wait for membership was pretty short last time I checked. Here is their contact PSGC

[LMan57]

Thank you I will check it out.

[LMan57]

Damn, they ask for one of these and I don't know anyone in the club.

Referral: Please provide one of the following:
1. Referral name and email of current PSGC Member of 2 years in good standing.
2. Referral name and contact info of a PSGC Business Member in good standing.
3. Attach a reference letter from a non-related person attesting to the character of the applicant

[1911-CV]

It's any one of the listed items... surely you know a non-related person who can attest to your good character, right?

[LMan57]

Originally Posted by 1911-CV

It's any one of the listed items... surely you know a non-related person who can attest to your good character, right?

Yes, I do thanks.

[1911-CV]

Our February event was the biggest since Nov. 2019!

The day started cool, but warmed quickly to a beautiful desert morning. 37 shooters with 47 guns and done before 11. Great time had by all.

Here's the video

[1911-CV]

Not as many shooters, but a good turnout. The ammo shortage is hurting, but folks are coming out of their CV-19 foxholes.

Good time had by all as the morning warmed quickly to t-shirt weather.

Here's the Video

Note, she is 6 and she wasn't last

[1911-CV]

We had a great April match. Our 6 year old competitor was back. Beautiful day. Better numbers than last month, not as many as February.

Here's the Video

[LMan57]

Thanks for the video.

[1911-CV]

August was a great event, though a bit light on shooters. 27 guns came out to play and we were done by 10:15. As a family oriented range, we're glad to see more of the younger crowd come out.

Here's the video

[LMan57]

You guys had a good time thanks, for sharing your video.

[1911-CV]

A very smooth match in September. Still light on shooters even with great weather and more hope of finding ammo.

Here's the video

Come on out and fill up a squad in October. Sign up is at the top.

[1911-CV]

Great October match in the Morongo Valley. We were fortunate to have a group of Marines out to join us.

Here's the video

[1911-CV]

Another great day in the desert to kick off the toy drive and shoot some steel.

Video is here

[1911-CV]

You've got to see at least the first 2 clips; a 10-year-old shows us how it's done! First, 6 knock down plates with 6 rounds in under 5 seconds. Then TEN rounds to take out TEN whirling targets.

Video here