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Offline arintime

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Where to pattern shotgun?
« on: April 08, 2009, 11:55:48 PM »
I am wanting to pattern my shotgun next week for turkey loads and I don't know where to go to. Any suggestions? I have pushed my turkey hunt back a week to give me the chance to get that done, but I still don't know where to go. I live in Gig Harbor an I can travel east or west. I am also looking at doing this either wednesday or thursday (15th or 16th :'(). So, I don't want to be in the way of anyone actually hunting. Any suggestions would be wonderful! For those getting out on opening day, good luck, have fun, and be safe!
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Re: Where to pattern shotgun?
« Reply #1 on: April 09, 2009, 06:20:02 AM »
Try the woods.

Arent you aware of any state land or private timberland in your area where you can test fire your ammo? Gotta be a gate somewhere you can take a stroll behind...
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Re: Where to pattern shotgun?
« Reply #2 on: April 09, 2009, 08:47:33 AM »
I think some of the wdfw lands allow target shooting, but that will require additional research. Here is one of the lands that I think is in your area.

http://wdfw.wa.gov/lands/wildlife_areas/south_puget_sound/unit.php?searchby=unit&search=Morgan%20Marsh

Good luck!

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Re: Where to pattern shotgun?
« Reply #3 on: April 09, 2009, 08:50:06 AM »
Quote from: ICEMAN on April 09, 2009, 06:20:02 AM
Try the woods.

Arent you aware of any state land or private timberland in your area where you can test fire your ammo? Gotta be a gate somewhere you can take a stroll behind...

i have to drive a long ways to get to the woods where i can legally shoot. i can drive about 20 minutes or so and be in the woods, but there is no target shooting allowed. too many dirtbags throwing too much junk and leaving too much trash behind after shooting has ruined it for us up here.
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Re: Where to pattern shotgun?
« Reply #4 on: April 09, 2009, 09:10:00 AM »
I don't know where you are but check and see if there is any BLM land in your area. You can shoot on all their land just remember to clean up your mess.
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Re: Where to pattern shotgun?
« Reply #5 on: April 09, 2009, 12:10:36 PM »
How about the Gig Harbor Sportsman Club located between the Hi-Yu-Hee-Hee Tavern and GH North?
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Re: Where to pattern shotgun?
« Reply #6 on: April 09, 2009, 12:55:27 PM »
Belfair state forest or Capital forest.
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Re: Where to pattern shotgun?
« Reply #7 on: April 09, 2009, 09:31:29 PM »
Quote from: turkeydancer on April 09, 2009, 12:10:36 PM
How about the Gig Harbor Sportsman Club located between the Hi-Yu-Hee-Hee Tavern and GH North?

They only allow you to pattern with 7.5/8/9 shot.  No turkey loads allowed.

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Re: Where to pattern shotgun?
« Reply #8 on: April 10, 2009, 01:28:26 PM »
I just got home from patterning my 870 at the Renton Fish & Game Club.  Cost me all of $5.  I am dialed in now.  You ought to see my target at 30 yards.  Now I am Jones-en even more for Turkey Season.
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