Harvard Sportsmen's Club

[FalArAk]

Shoot outside like a man. Plenty of covered ranges. You won't melt.

I have never shot indoors at HSC and cant imagine a situation where I ever will. But, its a nice thing to have if someone prefers shooting indoors for some reason.

 

[FalArAk]

My hands get cold in 60° weather. At 50° they're downright numb. Guess I'm not a man

I am definately not a man if thats the yardstick. There is no warming my hands up with gloves once they get cold either Usually have to just sit in my car for 30 minutes while my mangina thaws.

 

[fast_st]

I'm glad it feels flatter. I bit of effort was put into making the new bridge level. Maybe being flat and level will keep Ed from falling into the swamp again.

may your sneakers be forever swampy

 

[fast_st]

That seems like a rule that should be changed.

My hands get cold in 60° weather. At 50° they're downright numb. Guess I'm not a man

Happiness is a warm gun.

 

[gerrycaruso]

There was no crew, no detail at either end and all the "road closed" and "detour" signs were gone yesterday. There's no work on the weekend so we won't know until Monday but it seems like they're done for the season.

 

[Bluemoon1]

They were working on the road on Thursday

 

[kalash]

I was at the 100 this morning and didn't see any bullet holes in the bridge or in the shed. Where exactly are they supposed to be?

 

[gerrycaruso]

The morning after the bridge was rebuilt there were 5 gouges in the decking. All are in the end toward the shooting benches. Mark says the hole in the shed is in the small area visible from the shooting benches.

 

[mpd61]

There was no crew, no detail at either end and all the "road closed" and "detour" signs were gone yesterday. There's no work on the weekend so we won't know until Monday but it seems like they're done for the season.

CJP Construction is DONE for the season, have at it!!!!

 

[milktree]

9mm PCC is in the same ballpark as 357mag when it comes to velocity, and thus backstop wear.

How big is your ballpark? When I did this exact test, I was getting ≈1200 fps from a 16.5" 9mm, compared to about 1,400 fps for .357 mag out of a 4" barrel

 

[milktree]

A pistol caliber carbine might have a bit more velocity but it's still a pistol cartridge. I understand the exclusion though. Some moron who can't tell a rimfire or PCC from a rifle will think it's fine to shoot a rifle.

Is this a real problem though? Or is it imagined/suspected? Any PCC will be quite a lot quieter than its handgun mate, and WAY quieter than any rifle caliber.

 

[gerrycaruso]

You're using way too much logic. Stop doing that.

 

[KAG Arms]

You're using way too much logic. Stop doing that.

 

[gerrycaruso]

Sherif,
That's informative but consider this. We have members (idiots) who stand next to a sign that says you can't shoot rifles and proceed to ventilate the plate rack with a rifle. Do you think they'll know or care that there's a difference between a PCC and a rifle?

 

[walter62]

So, um, a Twinkie has 150 calories.

Are you saying you're going to squeeze one down and send it?

 

[KAG Arms]

Sherif,
That's informative but consider this. We have members (idiots) who stand next to a sign that says you can't shoot rifles and proceed to ventilate the plate rack with a rifle. Do you think they'll know or care that there's a difference between a PPC and a rifle?

I respect their choice to be ignorant. Reading is hard.

 

[KAG Arms]

So, um, a Twinkie has 150 calories.

Are you saying you're going to squeeze one down and send it?

Out of all the foods you could think of that was your choice? Why not something more healthy like a fruitcake for example.

 

[walter62]

Out of all the foods you could think of that was your choice? Why not something more healthy like a fruitcake for example.

My Dude, have you MET me?

There is only 1 fruitcake in the entire world. It has been re-gifted about 2 billion times
since antiquity and since the world population is 8 billion, I still have 6 billion years to go
before it comes around to me again and I can drop it off at KAG

Everyone's Favorite Fruitcake

This moist, dark cake is loaded with yummy-tasting dried fruits, not the icky, bitter candied peel and citron you remember from visiting your grandma at Christmas.

www.kingarthurbaking.com

 

[Rob Boudrie]

How big is your ballpark? When I did this exact test, I was getting ≈1200 fps from a 16.5" 9mm, compared to about 1,400 fps for .357 mag out of a 4" barrel

The info was given to me by a big name in the AR business. When it gets warmer out I'll do some testing.

Looks like a big ballpark though.

It will also be interesting to compare 9x19 from a 5" handgun vs. SBR vs. 16"+ EBR.

 

[milktree]

The info was given to me by a big name in the AR business. When it gets warmer out I'll do some testing.

Looks like a big ballpark though.

It will also be interesting to compare 9x19 from a 5" handgun vs. SBR vs. 16"+ EBR.

Using the same ammo in all the guns:

92FS	1072fps	316 ft-lbs
CX4	1205fps	400 ft-lbs
cat-9	963fps	255 ft-lbs

If .357 Sig counts as a non-magnum pistol caliber, you're looking at 500 to over 600 ft-lbs of energy for a 125gr bullet (1,350 - 1,450 fps, per wikipedia, I don't have a .357 sig to test)

And .45 ACP is 350-470 ft-lbs (at a lower velocity)

My point is that "energy" isn't really the issue here.

 

[gerrycaruso]

A bit chilly this morning but not crowded. Actually, it was almost empty.

 

[cpgeneration]

A bit chilly this morning but not crowded. Actually, it was almost empty.

Gerry,,,, but how was the Parking ????

 

[gerrycaruso]

Parking was pretty easy

 

[Realtor MA]

Probably a dumb question - I know the rules for each range/pit are posted on site. I also know there's a qr code for each of those signs. Is there a way to see the rules for each area online without the qr code?

 

[zevana]

Probably a dumb question - I know the rules for each range/pit are posted on site. I also know there's a qr code for each of those signs. Is there a way to see the rules for each area online without the qr code?

https://www.harvardsportsmensclub.com/Membership/By-Laws.pdf

 

[CATI]

https://www.harvardsportsmensclub.com/Membership/By-Laws.pdf

You MAY Shoot:

• Rimfire or centerfire rifles or handguns.
• Black powder guns (persons using black powder firearms please refrain from smoking).
• Fully automatic firearms, including belt-fed (shooter must be registered with the Class III Committee).

What is the meaning of red

 

[KAG Arms]

What is the meaning of red

They are assuming that if you are using black powder you are most likely high and asking you to put down the ganja.

 

[Rob Boudrie]

What is the meaning of red

People shooting black powder have the powder out (and not enclosed in brass or steel case) to fill the chamber manualy,, creating a fire risk from smoking.

 

[CATI]

People shooting black powder have the powder out (and not enclosed in brass or steel case) to fill the chamber manualy,, creating a fire risk from smoking.

Makes sense.
So smoking is allowed on the line normally. Just not around the powder

 

[Mesatchornug]

Makes sense.
So smoking is allowed on the line normally. Just not around the powder

Correct