Wagga 500m Range Progress PHOTOS - (pic heavy)

chappo555 · Post by **chappo555** » Mon Aug 15, 2011 4:40 pm

Gudday to all.
Just a bit of an update re our range progress to 500m. The D8 started last Monday and worked through to Thurday. Estimated that he has moved over 4000m3 of dirt/rock. The Dozer resumed today at 7am as there is still some 2 foot to come off a lump from about 400 to 450 yard mark. This area has turned out to be rock and is taking some serious ripping by the dozer to move. Additionally the 500m mound ended up about 497m so it is being pushed back as we speak.

The blue healer has just about finished making the target frames. Its going to be tight but marring any dramas with the dozer we should get there by the time our shoot comes around.

Heres a few photos of the progress.

Cheers
Chappo555

chappo555 · Post by **chappo555** » Mon Aug 15, 2011 4:44 pm

A few more photos.

Ackley Improved · Post by **Ackley Improved** » Mon Aug 15, 2011 7:47 pm

Mate

That is FUCKING unreal. Soon as its finished, let me know. I got to come up for a quick shot.. gotta test it out!.

Cheers

Deano 29 · Post by **Deano 29** » Mon Aug 15, 2011 8:06 pm

Chappo

well done guys, its great to see clubs moving forward and developing. The whole of your club deserves a big pat on the back for the work you have all put in.

Them flys need to be very scared up your way

BRAVO

Deano

chopper01 · Post by **chopper01** » Wed Aug 17, 2011 7:31 pm

The Blue Heeler tells me the earth works are done and they just have to stand the the frames for the targets so its looking pretty good, Chop.

JasonF · Post by **JasonF** » Wed Aug 17, 2011 8:23 pm

+1 on the earlier comments - looks fantastic and great to see the sport growing. Looks like a really nice bush setting. I look forward to having a shot there in the future.

Ackley Improved · Post by **Ackley Improved** » Wed Aug 17, 2011 9:12 pm

Yeah, this is a real good thing.... it will now be my home range. Rather drive an hour to Wagga than go to my local! Sweet!

Sign me up... get those target frames up... Now for real, are you guys going to be testing the range next week? I would like to come p and have a shot!!!

Cheers

a.JR · Post by **a.JR** » Wed Aug 17, 2011 9:46 pm

Congrats Chappo , This is the most positive move i have seen for LR Benchrest in Australia Since i started in '95,, Good on you..JR..Jeff Rogers

chappo555 · Post by **chappo555** » Wed Aug 17, 2011 10:16 pm

Ackley Improved wrote:Yeah, this is a real good thing.... it will now be my home range. Rather drive an hour to Wagga than go to my local! Sweet!

Sign me up... get those target frames up... Now for real, are you guys going to be testing the range next week? I would like to come p and have a shot!!!

Cheers

Ill be chatting to the blue heeler tomorrow. If he gets the frames up Id say its a goer however it has been pissing down all day here so things may be a little boggy up at 500m at the moment. Watch this space tomorrow night!!!

Thanks to everyone for the positive comments.

cheers
chappo555

chopper01 · Post by **chopper01** » Wed Aug 17, 2011 10:20 pm

Hot water ?? will let you know, Chop, Good photos Chappo.

Ackley Improved · Post by **Ackley Improved** » Thu Aug 18, 2011 12:03 am

Thanks Mate, let me know how it goes. Pretty keen to test out the range to see whats its like at 500m!

Cheers

stinkitup · Post by **stinkitup** » Thu Aug 18, 2011 6:51 am

Ackley Improved wrote:Yeah, this is a real good thing.... it will now be my home range. Rather drive an hour to Wagga than go to my local! Sweet!

Sign me up... get those target frames up... Now for real, are you guys going to be testing the range next week? I would like to come p and have a shot!!!

Cheers

Should be under an Hour in that datto

Rinso · Post by **Rinso** » Thu Aug 18, 2011 6:31 pm

Chappo,

To yourself and all those concerned at Wagga congratulations on making this dream come true. You have all done a great job and its a credit to you all.

dg · Post by dg » Thu Aug 18, 2011 8:17 pm

Rinso

well said mate, i could not agree more!!!

congratulations to all concerned.

cheers
dave g

chappo555 · Post by **chappo555** » Thu Aug 18, 2011 9:10 pm

Righto guys. Latest update from
The Heeler. Dozer finished and mound moved back to 503m. Frames built and ready to go. Bloody wet now and post hole digger ordered for Monday morning. Frames will be in the ground Monday arvo. Splash plates ready as well.
Hot water still up in the air at the moment but 500m will be going by our fly weekend.
Will have 18 undercover benches to 300 and 16 to 500.

AusVarmint