Category Archives: Boomershoot

Boomershoot Picture of the Day No. 3

Posted on May 29, 2009 by Alaska

Also bought a new rear bag; nice and heavy for good support. Notice the left-hand cant. –Dave the RNS Staff Photographer For Boomershoot 2009.

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Boomershoot Picture of the Day No. 1 — Fireball part 2

Posted on May 28, 2009 by Alaska

Since all the gas didn’t seem to vaporize, fire was limited to the lower level and did not result in the expected fireball. –Dave the RNS Staff Photographer From Boomershoot 2009.

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Boomershoot Picture of the Day No. 2 — Coaxial Rest

Posted on May 28, 2009 by Alaska

Prior to heading off to the Wild West, I ordered a new coaxial bench rest from http://www.sebcoax.com. I was able to pick it up in person in Gillette, WY from the only dealer in the U.S., a very nice gentleman … Continue reading →

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Boomershoot Picture of the Day No. 3 — Coaxial closeup

Posted on May 28, 2009 by Alaska

Close-up of coaxial mechanism. The shooter just has to make rough adjustments to get in the neighborhood, and then use the coaxial lever to make fine movements up, down sideways (hey that reminds me of the Yardbirds’ ‘Over, Under, Sideways, … Continue reading →

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Boomershoot Picture of the Day No. 1: Just another Sunday in North Central Idaho

Posted on May 27, 2009 by Alaska

The Boomershoot Pictures of the Day return with an awesome photo set from Dave the RNS Staff Photographer that will last through next week. Click to embiggen; Dave’s photos are chock-full of detail. Comments are by Dave himself. Sunday – … Continue reading →

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Boomershoot Picture of the Day No. 2: When Anvils Fly

Posted on May 27, 2009 by Alaska

Also from up the hill behind the parking area, using my longer lens, got the Anvil Launch. — Dave the RNS Staff Photographer From Boomershoot 2009.

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Boomershoot Picture of the Day No. 3: Opening Fireball, Part 1

Posted on May 27, 2009 by Alaska

1st attempt at the opening fireball; You can see the gasoline splashing both above, and to the right of the main cloud. — Dave the RNS Staff Photographer Yes, that’s a flying jug of gasoline, not igniting. From Boomershoot 2009.

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Happy Birthday To Me

Posted on May 13, 2009 by Alaska

Since Boomershoot I’ve been far too busy at work to post much of anything. I hope to change that soon. But in the meantime, Joe Huffman kindly pointed out that Matthew (Triggerfinger) posted this video of me discussing my specialty … Continue reading →

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Derek and his prize from the Boomershoot Dinner raffle

Posted on May 7, 2009 by Alaska

This is a much better pic of the statuette than the one I posted before. Thank you again, Derek! And he seems to be multiplying. For much more of Derek, see here:

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How I Broke Squeaky’s Nose

Posted on May 1, 2009 by Alaska

Yes, I didn’t actually break her nose myself; rather, my gun broke her nose, but as the saying goes, guns don’t break people’s noses, people…err… well, you know. Anyway, Squeaky’s takes on the matter are here and here. From my … Continue reading →

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