Col. Mortimer

One thing to remember if you buy it. The bolt comes uncocked. You can check this by CAREFULLY pushing the bolt into the receiver. The bolt will move forward until it hits the stock. An unwary person can ding the stock. To cock the bolt, hold the lower portion and twist the upper portion 90 degrees. I can't remember which way to twist, clockwise or counter. You can ask at the CZ forum at Rimfirecentral.

The Varmint model has a heavier barrel, but is shorter. Now, I really can't decide! The deciding factor should be, what are you going to do with it. For hunting, the American is lighter to carry. For target and plinking, the Varmint is steadier. I put a bipod on the .17HMR and I can easily shoot the staples off my target at 50 yards.

http://www.rimfirecentral.com/forums/fo ... 3037d&f=18 CZ rifles have a cult following. I own two 452 Varmints, .22LR and .17HMR. CZs are good quality at an good price. Buy one and enjoy it. If I were to buy another, it would be an American.

Here is a fun stage, Stage 3. Lots of movement and shooting. The starting position is the square in the foreground. Shoot 'em as you see 'em. Not many targets to be seen from here. The first group, to the right: A mix of targets and plates in the next group. Hitting the first plate on the right knocks down the paper target and another pops up. Lots of plates in this area. Don't forget the two poppers: Last four targets:

The match is on and the weather looks good. There will also be a shotgun stage. Come by and shoot with us or just take a look.

Welcome. Take a look around and ask questions.

There is an initiation fee of something like $175 and an annual fee of about $125. You have to attend a safety class. As far as I know, there is no waiting list. After that, you can go anytime as long as there is no activity closing a range. Be careful to follow all the rules. The safety officers are very strict.

Hi Col. Mortimer, I have not gone to Cherry Ridge or Shongum, I would like to take my pistols out in the sun Can I shoot outdoor pistol there?I have a .45, a 9, and a .40. I also really enjoy skeet and trap. Cherry Ridge has covered pistol and shotgun ranges. There is also a 100-yard rifle range, 0/300 yard rifle range and an uncovered, 35-yard .22 range. Shongum has a 100-yard rifle range, a outdoor pistol range, a shotgun range and a 50-foot indoor pistol range. If you really want to shoot those pistols outside, join us at Shongum for a USPSA match. The next one is this Saturday, July 11th. You do not have to be a member.

No, you don't need a holster. you can start from a "gun low" position. (In your hands). You do need some sort of case to bring it to the firing line though.. (cheap pistol rug or something like that will work fine, you would probably need one of these to transport it anyways) I just bought the holster because I like to buy things. I used to be like you but things are tight right now. I have been thinking a .22 USPSA match would be a good idea, especially with the current ammo shortage and high prices. Keep us updated on times. Is this an indoor or outdoor match? The shore traffic will be a nightmare if it is a nice weekend but this would be a great match for a rainy day.

I am interested but do you need a holster?

Hi Vince. Have you every gone to the Cherry Ridge or Shongum ranges?

Welcome from north Jersey.

Welcome. Why not try practical shooting with that Ruger. Here is the link: viewtopic.php?f=24&t=1004 Let's see what ya got newbie.

Welcome. Where do you shoot?

$3.00 per shooter and $4.00 prize per shooter if your team wins.

People came and went during the day. I got there a little before noon and we had about a dozen participants consisting mostly of the regulars. Considering the current ammo situation, it was a good turnout. We did have a few first timers. I told everyone to go to this site but I should have brought some flyers. Kenw: I set up my canopy tent so I was fine. We had several showers pass through in the afternoon and had to break during the rain. However, no one left due to the rain. There was talk of a cook out on the next one but the cost, time and work involved makes it unlikely.

That'll show them!

The match has been re-scheduled due to the Independence Day holiday. Here is the link: http://www.shongum.org/activities/ipsc.html There will also be a shotgun stage at the end of the match.

We had a few shower but it was a good day in all.

Welcome. Lots of good infomation here.

"A Jersey City police spokesman said Turner's hollow-point bullets are illegal, and added that only law enforcement officers and members of the military can own them." They are wrong but it goes to show the attitude of police and that NJ guns laws are so complex, even the police don't understand them. Here is a link to the article: http://www.nj.com/hudson/index.ssf/2009 ... ds_of.html PS: He had an "arsenal" of 350 bullets.

Welcome from a Shongum member.

I used to buy ammo from them exclusively. They had some good deals, especially with their Buyers Club and the coupons for $10 off orders of $99 or more. They have almost no ammo now and I haven't bought anything from them in a year.

LOL! Those sound like some creative stages. I am sorry I could not make it this time. I will try to make the next one.

I was at the range on Saturday. I was shooting at a 3" red circle target at 50' from a benchrest. I have a red fiber-optic front sight so I was losing the sight in the target. To my surprise, I had a 10 shot group you could cover with a quarter. This was with Remington Golden bullets too. I installed a Marble's ramp-style, rear peep sight I had laying around. I used a Marble's Shortie ramp and push in front sight. I am really hooked on peep sights which work well with older, not so great eyes.