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Old 12-30-2015, 07:19 PM
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Old 12-30-2015, 07:23 PM
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There aint enough money in the bank, even if the club provided full body armor. An RO I know was special forces in Vietnam & always says it is more dangerous at the club at times.
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Old 12-30-2015, 07:27 PM
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One I can remember from years back was when I was shooting a neat little scratch built
.32 flintlock I built. Had a walnut iron mounted full stock. Gun didn't weigh more than 5 lbs. Guy came running over and conversation went like this:

"Where did you get that gun?"
"I built it."
"No way. I have to have that gun."
"It's not for sale."
"I'll give you anything for that gun."

He kept coming over and insisting I sell him that rifle so I said "OK, $1,500".

And he said "Uhhhhh, I'll have to think about it a little." And that was the end of the range lizard.



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Old 12-30-2015, 07:51 PM
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I was minding my own business today at the public range just trying to get my double action trigger finger working again. It has been 2 months overseas since I shot a gun so I am out of practice.

So, working away at the 15 yrd range with a 1950 K22 Masterpiece and up walks a "range lizard". First I know he is telling me that I should use the joint of my finger and not the pad. Next he tells me I need to use something bigger than just a 22. And then he tells me I should get something more modern if I want to get good.

At this point I put my gun down and tell him that I remember him. 2 years ago he tried to tell me that a Colt Trooper was better than my Registered Magnum and that my sig 210's were not as well built as a Glock. I said at that point I figured you were an idiot but now you have confirmed it. He seemed surprised that I remembered his stupid statement so I added, that I do remember it because it had to be one of the dumbest things I have ever heard someone say about shooting.

So next I said, since you are so willing to critique my targets lets look at yours. He was on the 10 yrd range and shooting about a 6" pattern with 12 shots. He only shoots about 6 shots then finds a victim to talk to. I normally shoot 50 shots per target at 15 or 25 yrds and while today was not my best, I was keeping them within 3" and the bulk in a inch. At this point I said, if you talked less, concentrated more and spent more time behind the gun instead of telling others how they could do it, you might actually become a decent shot. At that point I went back and reloaded and kept shooting. He on the other hand just stood there while I racked my 6 and reloaded. After a few moments he moved on and found another victim.

I don't like being rude but the guy goes around and gives some of the crappiest advice I have ever heard and says some just plain stupid things. He has been on our range for years and I just try and avoid him. Normally I have a 357 Maximum or a 357 Magnum that I can cut loose some full power loads and that would drive him away, but today I was easing into shooting again.

So have you all ever been attacked by a "range lizard" and how do you get rid of him?
These people will accost anybody that they think will let him talk. Good for you for showing him that you aren't one of those people.
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Old 12-30-2015, 07:54 PM
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I've even seen them "hosting a class" telling a novice, petite woman how to shoot his .44 mag (Surely this .44 is impressing her) as her first shooting experience. Some peoples kids........ I swear, you just want to tell them to go back home and work on their professional video game playing skills and get off the range. Please remind these people that there are usually self-help and tactful human-relations classes or courses at most libraries.
Tell them, "Ma'm, please don't listen to that nutcase."
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Old 12-30-2015, 08:16 PM
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On the positive side, at the Easton Fish and Game Club the members are pretty good at figerring who wants to shoot the breeze and who wants some quiet quality time with their firearms.
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Old 12-30-2015, 09:25 PM
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Had a lizard encounter about a month ago. I had picked a nice used Cooper 7mm-08, bolt gun at a great price and mounted up a Kahles scope and it was off to the range to sight it in. I set up a 100 yard target with a array of 1" orange dots. Had it dialed in to a nice three shot group about 3" above the bullseye in short order.

Then I proceeded to shoot four, MOA groups at 3" above point of aim. Perfect! When the line went cold I pulled my target and began packing up. Then here comes the lizard creeping toward me.

He ask how I shot and i said take a look and I pointed to my target. He took a look and shook his head. Told me my rifle was shooting high and that he could help me get it centered on target. I told him that it is shooting right where I wanted to, he just shook his head and said, "Well, to each his own but I sure feel sorry for any deer you take a shot" and walked away.

My first thought was not "Range Lizard", it was a different string of words. Seems like there is always a Range Lizard, Mall Ninja or a Tactical Guy giving advice on everything guns.

On the flip side, I learned most of what I know from sincere club members that offered real help and advice and none of the self serving bovine droppings.
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Old 12-31-2015, 02:26 AM
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One I can remember from years back was when I was shooting a neat little scratch built
.32 flintlock I built. Had a walnut iron mounted full stock. Gun didn't weigh more than 5 lbs. Guy came running over and conversation went like this:

"Where did you get that gun?"
"I built it."
"No way. I have to have that gun."
"It's not for sale."
"I'll give you anything for that gun."

He kept coming over and insisting I sell him that rifle so I said "OK, $1,500".

And he said "Uhhhhh, I'll have to think about it a little." And that was the end of the range lizard.


Nice work, personally after seeing the pics I think you underpriced it.
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Old 12-31-2015, 10:29 AM
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I can't decide whether that's gorgeously elegant or elegantly gorgeous.

As for range lizards, my club is usually deserted.

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After reading all these posts I sure feel good about the old run down gun club I go to. Never had a problem like the one's mentioned, of course I go on a week day so it is always less crowded and the folks that are there are all good natured and fun to be around. We tend to tell jokes and lie to each other a lot more that shoot anyway. I have found I can be a much better liar about my shooting that I can actual shooting! LOL. I have to admit though, I have kyped old one legged Jakes brass on more than one occasion. I knew he couldn't catch me.
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Old 12-31-2015, 11:33 AM
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Ha! If you read some of the replies to this thread, you would only conclude that they were made by posters that were range lizards themselves, but didn't realize it...
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Old 12-31-2015, 11:34 AM
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I can't remember the last time I ran across a certifiable 'lizard'. At my regular range, the introduction is normally one of the following:
* Can you tell me how to get the slide forward? (on an empty Hi Point 'remove the mag')
* Can you help me clear this jam? (typically a new shooter with a cool gun that, unfortunately, keeps jamming 'try dropping the mag and racking the slide').
* Would you like to try this Ruger MkII? (Ok, this one is me - to the guy or girl who can't hit a B27 at 10' with their .40 whatever). I've also been known to politely suggest that someone 'you might try moving the target closer' when they can't hit it at 7 yards.
* or, most recently, 'what are you shooting there?' (when I have a M15 and he's trying to sell his Python).

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At first, I was confused; we call truck stop hookers "lot lizards".
I always say the same thing. "I've killed 31 men and a woman with this pistol." tends to make 'em scurry away. (it ain't true, of course, but I still remember how to give them that Bruce Dern look, which also helps. Wish I could master the Jack Nicholson Laugh)
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