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 Shooting / Patterning Near Tacoma? 
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Hello,

I would like to find a rural area preferably near Federal Way / Tacoma, that allows one to become comfortable with a new Shotgun's functionality without time-limit's, pressure, a large audience, etc.. Maybe just a good ole' Hillside somewhere that is customarily used for such.

Maybe something like this:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gWCHv7Kd5D0
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tTtuoCraB1Y
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4JLmAcaVOyA
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=58c-zuwFwzQ
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=57GvXtRnagc

Posted same question in a couple other places but with no response. Not looking to invade on anyone's private spots, just need access for a couple hours or so.

Thank you


Tue Mar 27, 2012 10:07 am
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do you see the icon just above the big black box? right above Guardian Tactical? click on that. it may just help you a bit oh ya and welcome you have come to the right place :cheers2:

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Tue Mar 27, 2012 10:12 am
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mash man wrote:
do you see the icon just above the big black box? right above Guardian Tactical? click on that. it may just help you a bit oh ya and welcome you have come to the right place :cheers2:


Thank you kindly, was starting to wonder why I purchased a Shotgun if I can't find a place to pattern it. It appears as though Greenwater Shooting Pit is the best bet for me. Obviously never been there before, or any shooting pit type environment for that matter. Any advice, tips, recommendations? Are there certain hours of free shooting, or designated parking areas?

Thanks again!


Tue Mar 27, 2012 10:40 am
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hum tell you the truth i have never been there. the only/best place i know is down by Olympia. for me its well worth the drive

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That one that says "From my cold dead hands..... will require a background check"


He who does not punish evil commands it to be done. --- Leonardo DaVinci

When its time to go in:
That place of steel and stone. I pray that you will keep me safe, so I will not walk alone. Help me to do my duty, please watch me on my rounds.
Amongst those perilous places and slamming steel door sounds. God, keep my fellow Officers well and free from harm. Let them know I'll be there too, whenever there's alarm.
Above all when I walk my beat, no matter where I roam. Let me go back whence I came, to family and home

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Tue Mar 27, 2012 10:51 am
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look at honey hole #1 that would be my fav.

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That one that says "From my cold dead hands..... will require a background check"


He who does not punish evil commands it to be done. --- Leonardo DaVinci

When its time to go in:
That place of steel and stone. I pray that you will keep me safe, so I will not walk alone. Help me to do my duty, please watch me on my rounds.
Amongst those perilous places and slamming steel door sounds. God, keep my fellow Officers well and free from harm. Let them know I'll be there too, whenever there's alarm.
Above all when I walk my beat, no matter where I roam. Let me go back whence I came, to family and home

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Tue Mar 27, 2012 10:54 am
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Green water is a good place easy to get too I go often if you want to go Saturday we can meet up you can follow me or ride with of you want too

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Tue Mar 27, 2012 4:03 pm
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Just in joy wrote:
Green water is a good place easy to get too I go often if you want to go Saturday we can meet up you can follow me or ride with of you want too


I will definitely take you up on that offer, but I'm not able to go until next week sometime, was just planning ahead a bit. I really appreciate the kind gesture, will send over a PM.


Wed Mar 28, 2012 4:09 am
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next week works also I am on vacation all week also I have nothing better to do. then shoot and go fishing

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Just in joy wrote:
next week works also I am on vacation all week also I have nothing better to do. then shoot and go fishing


i cant think of anything better to do than that :thumbsup2:

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That one that says "From my cold dead hands..... will require a background check"


He who does not punish evil commands it to be done. --- Leonardo DaVinci

When its time to go in:
That place of steel and stone. I pray that you will keep me safe, so I will not walk alone. Help me to do my duty, please watch me on my rounds.
Amongst those perilous places and slamming steel door sounds. God, keep my fellow Officers well and free from harm. Let them know I'll be there too, whenever there's alarm.
Above all when I walk my beat, no matter where I roam. Let me go back whence I came, to family and home

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Wed Mar 28, 2012 5:28 pm
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If interested in someplace other than a gravel pit - try the Tacoma Sportman's Club, there is a patterning board that no one ever seems to be using and you can fire from different distances to learn the pattern - check the TSC website for more info. Try different shells, etc and enjoy the shotgun.


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felixcalvillojr wrote:
If interested in someplace other than a gravel pit - try the Tacoma Sportman's Club, there is a patterning board that no one ever seems to be using and you can fire from different distances to learn the pattern - check the TSC website for more info. Try different shells, etc and enjoy the shotgun.


Good tip!

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Just in joy wrote:
Green water is a good place easy to get too I go often if you want to go Saturday we can meet up you can follow me or ride with of you want too

Tall Can wrote:
I will definitely take you up on that offer, but I'm not able to go until next week sometime, was just planning ahead a bit. . . .

The Missus and I would like to tag along if that's okay - we still haven't shot our Mossberg 500 Chainsaw. :crybaby:

We're retired, so our schedule is pretty flexible.

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You and the misses are more than welcome to go out I will have mi ole lady out with me maybe Saturday but I know for sure next week also

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felixcalvillojr wrote:
If interested in someplace other than a gravel pit - try the Tacoma Sportman's Club, there is a patterning board that no one ever seems to be using and you can fire from different distances to learn the pattern - check the TSC website for more info. Try different shells, etc and enjoy the shotgun.

The patterning board can be used only when the trap range is open. You have to use trap loads only. If they are using the far left trap box be careful when standing up by the patterning board.


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