panoche hill today

[Kiltlifter19000]

anyone going to panoche hills today? thinking of going in the morning. meet up?

[car15]

How was it? Lots of mud or shooters? Thinking of going in a fews weeks cause all I have is a 2WD Tacoma.

[desijedi]

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[Kiltlifter19000]

It was perfect! No mud/no rain. Pretty windy though...

If you haven’t been before please go 5mph once you turn into the access road... the grooves in the dirt road are brutal! I could see someone breaking down because of violent vibrations.

Not a lot of people out there either! Some what suprised.

[Kiltlifter19000]

Originally Posted by car15

How was it? Lots of mud or shooters? Thinking of going in a fews weeks cause all I have is a 2WD Tacoma.

I drove a Fwd suv and didn’t have an issue. The dirt was a little soft at the shooting site but nothing to be worried about. Guys driving in front of us had a old 4Runner and an older 2wd Tacoma and they were doing just fine

[Kiltlifter19000]

Question- has anyone heard of any violence up there? I personally carry my rifle on a sling when I reset targets because I’m worried someone could run up and rob me. Prob just Paranoid but with all the new gun owners and how free it is out there it makes me extra cautious of my surroundings.

[car15]

Cool, thanks.

[Nessal]

I was at Tumey's about a month ago and it was PACKED. I mean...literally people would drive in and have to drive back out. Panoche is much better because access is further in and "harder" to get it. IMO, Panoche is worth the extra 30-45 min to get in.

[Nessal]

Originally Posted by Kiltlifter19000

Question- has anyone heard of any violence up there? I personally carry my rifle on a sling when I reset targets because I’m worried someone could run up and rob me. Prob just Paranoid but with all the new gun owners and how free it is out there it makes me extra cautious of my surroundings.

I've been to Panoche and Tumey's countless times and never had any issues. However, on two occasion there were some shady characters coming through. But we were in a large group all strapped up so they can try at their own peril. I would be more worried at Panoche than Tumey given that Panoche can be much more remote. I think it's just a bunch of urban legend that get passed around regarding cartels going there. However, I believe I did read something about how a body was found at Panoche once and they believed that it was related to some hispanic gang. Don't quote me on that one.

[seany]

Originally Posted by Kiltlifter19000

It was perfect! No mud/no rain. Pretty windy though...

If you haven’t been before please go 5mph once you turn into the access road... the grooves in the dirt road are brutal! I could see someone breaking down because of violent vibrations.

Not a lot of people out there either! Some what suprised.

This is really good advice if you're in a car and don't do much dirt driving. In a even mildly build truck you can air down once you get off the pavement and bomb everywhere at 45. It's just funky washboard.

[desijedi]

Anyone heading there today?


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[ClementWu]

Heading out this Thursday the 25th If anyone is going out there let me know! Send me a PM or something haha. Going out there the first time any good advice for a place where I can coach some new shooters? And specifically what's a good spot that's out there?

[car15]

So how was your trip? Were you able to just drive around and find a good spot? Did you see alot of other shooters?

[car15]

Do they lock the gate at night? How would one get help if you get stuck or break down?

[desijedi]

There are good number of shooters out there, more during weekend and good weather. You have to come early to find a good spot.

If you have Verizon, you can call someone for help or even post on Facebook. If you have t-mobile, bring camping equipment with you


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[car15]

Thanks, maybe I'll pick up a prepaid Verizon just in case.

[ClementWu]

Went out there found a great spot in the whole 8 hours I was there saw maybe 4/5 cars not much people. No police when I was there. But irresponsible people left all their brass and shotgun shells at the spot... ended up picking most to all up and packed it out. Some other kid came after me and idk if he left a mess or anything I hope not.

[ClementWu]

No joke that road is like a washboard slow down if you want to have a car on the way out ��

[ClementWu]

Originally Posted by car15

Do they lock the gate at night? How would one get help if you get stuck or break down?

I don’t think so that gate stays open all night I think

[sfengineer]

Anyone interested in heading up Thursday the 18th or Friday the 19? I have a new precision rifle I need to sight in.

Familiar with Panoche (my friends are all out of ammo) and looking to shoot between 300-800 yards. I have steel targets ranging from 4 - 18 inches and everything else needed. April is right around the corner...

[daflee]

Having absolutely no experience here or anyone showing me, can anyone show me on a map where exactly I should go if I go to Panoche? Terrain shouldn't be an issue, I have a truck with 4x4.

[cz74]

Originally Posted by daflee

Having absolutely no experience here or anyone showing me, can anyone show me on a map where exactly I should go if I go to Panoche? Terrain shouldn't be an issue, I have a truck with 4x4.

https://www.blm.gov/documents/califo...wold-hills-map

[car15]

Found out yesterday Metro PCS had coverage on P8.

[NapalmCheese]

Originally Posted by daflee

Having absolutely no experience here or anyone showing me, can anyone show me on a map where exactly I should go if I go to Panoche? Terrain shouldn't be an issue, I have a truck with 4x4.

Stay on the roads.

Don't park more than 15 feet away from the roads.

Don't drive past the big yellow signs that say not to drive past them.

Drive on the roads until you find a spot that has a backstop and a place to set up.

Park 15 feet from the road, set up, and shoot into the backstop.

Pick up your trash.

Pick up the trash from the ****heads that were there before and didn't pick up their trash.

Drive on the roads back to the gate.

In case I wasn't clear, stay on the roads and don't drive anywhere you're not supposed to.

The access road is right near Mercy Hot Springs on the map.

[desijedi]

It took 10 mins for 2 of us to clean and pickup everything. Do your part and leave place a bit more cleaner than it was when you arrived.

Went twice in last month and planning to go one more time before it closes temporarily.

Happy shooting


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[desijedi]

Anyone aware of BLM land near Reno?


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[OnTheTrail]

https://www.blm.gov/press-release/bl...dry-conditions

Well, Panoche is done for the season. Tummey still open till the 15th.

[cz74]

Anyone went out to Panoche recently? Must be nice and dry by now.

[norcalgreenarcher]

Planning to drive there also if it’s open


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[acegunnr]

Had a group of friends go around New Year's and they had a great time.

Don't get lost like these guys!

https://www.ksbw.com/article/target-...ounty/38326381

[sheshotme]

Anyone interested in going to Panoche or Tumey Hills? Metcalf range? private land?
I want to further myself in long range.

[norcalgreenarcher]

Originally Posted by acegunnr

Had a group of friends go around New Year's and they had a great time.

Don't get lost like these guys!

https://www.ksbw.com/article/target-...ounty/38326381

How was it? Is it open for shooting again


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[norcalgreenarcher]

Originally Posted by sheshotme

Anyone interested in going to Panoche or Tumey Hills? Metcalf range? private land?
I want to further myself in long range.

I’m down to go, with my cousins. Never been there


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[sheshotme]

I've never been there either and wanted to explore a bit. Not much info on the exact location on where to setup. Internet is pretty tight lipped on exact gps spots. What's your availability? I've been itchy to get out and sling lead for the past few weeks. DM sent.

[SilveradoColt21]

Originally Posted by sheshotme

I've never been there either and wanted to explore a bit. Not much info on the exact location on where to setup. Internet is pretty tight lipped on exact gps spots. What's your availability? I've been itchy to get out and sling lead for the past few weeks. DM sent.

same here, I've been curious ever since I heard it mentioned, must be nice

[emtmark]

Check your back stop

People on every ridge or in every valley when it’s busy.

Watch shooting over the ridge

Pack your trash and get as much of the last buffoons trash picked up too.

It sucks

I’m always down for a range clean up day and will gladly tow a dump trailer out there if folks want to rake up shotgun shells with me.


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[sheshotme]

We're planning to go next weekend. 27th Sunday. DM if you want to join.
Yes, Definitely will check backstop. I earmarked a good location with several possibilities and looks good from Google Earth 3D. But we'll see day-of. I subscribe to the philosophy of leaving cleaner than when we arrived. but maybe not to the extent of a dump trailer. South Cow is an embarrasment for the 2A community. Last time I was there, it looked like a landfill complete with small appliances and brake discs.

Originally Posted by SilveradoColt21

same here, I've been curious ever since I heard it mentioned, must be nice

[Cdub5]

When do they usually shut these areas down for target shooting? April? May?

[NapalmCheese]

Originally Posted by Cdub5

When do they usually shut these areas down for target shooting? April? May?

Sometime between October and April depending on how much of a fire hazard they think the area presents.

Yeah, I'm not being a dick. I think it was shutdown in mid Feb a couple of years back? Then didn't open till Dec? Only to get shutdown sometime in late Feb or early March.

[Whiterabbit]

is it shut down for "shooting" or shut down for "driving"? Like, a motivated person with a desire to hike in from the gate for 4 miles and lightweight ammo, could he......