Who's Going to the CA State Long-range Championship?

[bsumoba]

I'm feeling like this might have a great turnout. gotta work hard this weekend to tune my rifle. got 140 cases prepped, just waiting to get some propulsion guts and a copper head top.

 

[prwhite]

Bryan, did you forget about the regional??? That's another 140 rounds!

 

[bsumoba]

Bryan, did you forget about the regional??? That's another 140 rounds!

going to have to load twice. don't have enough brass to load for both matches in one shot.

going out tomorrow to try the thing we've been talking about.

 

[mattt]

Another f/tr shooter from nor Cal just said he is in .Should be a great turn out

 

[Zilla]

Any advice on where stay?

 

[Steve Blair]

Any advice on where stay?

Any of the places by the freeway are ok, David. If you want to spend some extra money, stay at Harris Ranch. Regardless, have at least one steak dinner at Harris Ranch. Coalinga is California oil and cattle country. You'll feel right at home.

 

[Ringostar]

Any advice on where stay?

Find a cabin on the lake. With a fire pit.

 

[dbramley]

Find a cabin on the lake. With a fire pit.

The one near "the scene of the crime!"

 

[Ringostar]

The one near "the scene of the crime!"

Since when is sacrificing chickens a crime?

 

[Steve Blair]

Find a cabin on the lake. With a fire pit.

Lakes are a little scarce up Coalinga way. There are some nice oil pools over in the pumping field. You could set fire to one and pretend it's a camp fire.

 

[dbramley]

Ohhhhh nooooo, that was not "the" crime scene of which I speak.

 

[dannyjbiggs]

Ohhhhh nooooo, that was not "the" crime scene of which I speak.

Wisconsin north woods...right?

 

[dannyjbiggs]

Any advice on where stay?

Maybe over at Naval Air Station Lemoore...with the Navy Seals???! They might drive you back to the range?

 

[Ringostar]

Ohhhhh nooooo, that was not "the" crime scene of which I speak.

Oh no, not Ed Gein! Do you know what they found in his cookie jar? Lady Fingers!

 

[dbramley]

Wisconsin north woods...right?

To be honest, I wasn't there when the "crime" occurred, but it is my understanding crime scene tape was present.

 

[mattt]

The town of Coalinga has many fine Hotels I stay at the range as always

 

[Killick]

 

[Ned Ludd]

Here would be my choices. Harris Ranch is obviously the best, but it's also the most expensive. It is located on the SE corner of I-5 and 198, about 15-20 minutes from the range. I have stayed twice in the Best Western. It has very nice rooms and free breakfast, and is the middle-priced of the three. It is located on the NW corner of I-5 and 198, catty corner from the Harris. The Travelodge is the least expensive and is located directly next to the Best Western. Several folks stayed there a couple years ago and it is a "no frills" place, although the rooms seemed ok. I was previously told by several people that staying at a hotel right in town would be unwise...I'll leave it at that.

 

[bsumoba]

I stayed in a motel in Coalinga. I guess it wasn't that bad. but let's say that everything, including my rest went into the room with me AND I had a sleeping buddy with me that carried 17......10 friends with her damn CA....

 

[Ned Ludd]

I stayed in a motel in Coalinga. I guess it wasn't that bad. but let's say that everything, including my rest went into the room with me AND I had a sleeping buddy with me that carried 17......10 friends with her damn CA....

That sounds consistent with what I was told...which was basically that there were known to be some gang/crime-related issues in town. I didn't personally see any evidence whatsoever of this, but I didn't spend a huge amount of time in town, either. It may have completely been heresay. Of course, the big advantages to staying right in town are being much closer to the range, and proximity to stores, restaurants, etc. Roll the dice, take your pick, and enjoy the match!