The Alexander Arms Meet and Shoot was held Friday and Saturday, the 30th of September and the 1st of October at the High Power Range at Rattlesnake Mountain outside Richland Washington. The range sits up a dry, narrow canyon from the highway, about a mile of very narrow, 1 1/2 lane graveled road. Once up on the flat, the range consists of a very well put together 1000 yard range with 100, 200, 300, 400, 500, 600, 800, 900, and 1000 yard firing lines.
Bill Alexander flew in, as did a few other members and guests. Bill sent representative samples of Alexander Arms rifles, including Grendels in several guises, the impressive Beowulf, and the 17 HMR.
The weather was September gorgeous, temps in the 70's with mild breeze. We had a nice sized group of about 15 show up Friday afternoon. They included forum members from Washington and California, as well as a group of new people to the Alexander Arms stable from the local area.
We decided that the 200 yard line was a reasonable compromise for the 3 different calibers, so we set up there. Everyone got the opportunity to shoot the various rifles, then we had a very nice gentleman show up who allowed us to shoot his version of a .50 caliber handgun, a Contender.
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Thats a .14 Flea on the left, then a .50-.70 with .50 ball round, then a .50 cal Amax 750 grain bullet, then a Beowulf round!
The Contender had a massive 12 inch barrel with a huge muzzle brake. Bill Alexander managed 3 well controlled rounds, but I don't think anyone else shot more than 2 rounds. 1 was plenty for me!
We spent all afternoon shooting, talking, laughing, and generally acting like a bunch of old friends. At least 3 people are planning on joining the Grendel Hordes based on their experience that day, with several others very interested in the Beowulf and the .17.
Some of us then retired to a local restaurant, where we spent a few more hours talking and reviewing the day and our thoughts on the Grendel and its brothers.
Bill Alexander flew in, as did a few other members and guests. Bill sent representative samples of Alexander Arms rifles, including Grendels in several guises, the impressive Beowulf, and the 17 HMR.
The weather was September gorgeous, temps in the 70's with mild breeze. We had a nice sized group of about 15 show up Friday afternoon. They included forum members from Washington and California, as well as a group of new people to the Alexander Arms stable from the local area.
We decided that the 200 yard line was a reasonable compromise for the 3 different calibers, so we set up there. Everyone got the opportunity to shoot the various rifles, then we had a very nice gentleman show up who allowed us to shoot his version of a .50 caliber handgun, a Contender.
Thats a .14 Flea on the left, then a .50-.70 with .50 ball round, then a .50 cal Amax 750 grain bullet, then a Beowulf round!
The Contender had a massive 12 inch barrel with a huge muzzle brake. Bill Alexander managed 3 well controlled rounds, but I don't think anyone else shot more than 2 rounds. 1 was plenty for me!
We spent all afternoon shooting, talking, laughing, and generally acting like a bunch of old friends. At least 3 people are planning on joining the Grendel Hordes based on their experience that day, with several others very interested in the Beowulf and the .17.
Some of us then retired to a local restaurant, where we spent a few more hours talking and reviewing the day and our thoughts on the Grendel and its brothers.
You seek escape from pain. We seek the achievement of happiness. You exist for the sake of avoiding punishment. We exist for the sake of earning rewards. Threats will not make us function; fear is not our incentive. It is not death that we wish to avoid, but life that we wish to live. - John Galt