Ranges Closed Friday, Open Event Sat and Pumpkin Full Auto Shoot Sunday

Published on October 23, 2024
Duration: 2:27

Dragonman's Shooting Range hosted a weekend event featuring a Friday setup day, a large Saturday event with museum access and machine gun rentals, and a Sunday "Pumpkin Shoot." The highlight was the detonation of a Tannerite-filled pumpkin using an AR-50 A1 .50 caliber rifle, demonstrating its long-range capabilities. The event encouraged family attendance.

Quick Summary

Dragonman's Shooting Range hosts an annual "Pumpkin Shoot" event where a pumpkin packed with Tannerite and gasoline is detonated using a .50 caliber AR-50 A1 rifle. This demonstration showcases the rifle's impressive ballistics, with a 660-grain bullet traveling at 3,000 fps and accurate to 2 miles.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Weekend Event Overview
  2. 00:15Friday Setup Day - Range Closed
  3. 00:22Saturday Event: Museum & Machine Guns
  4. 00:36Sunday Pumpkin Shoot Announced
  5. 00:54.50 Caliber Bullet Specs
  6. 01:14AR-50 A1 Rifle and Scope Details
  7. 01:38Range Setup for Pumpkin Shot
  8. 02:00Pumpkin Shot and Explosion
  9. 02:16Event Invitation and Closing

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the annual Pumpkin Shoot event?

The annual Pumpkin Shoot is an event held by Dragonman's Shooting Range where a pumpkin filled with Tannerite and gasoline is detonated using a powerful rifle, typically a .50 caliber, to create a large explosion and 'evaporate' the pumpkin.

What are the capabilities of a .50 caliber bullet?

A .50 caliber bullet, such as the 660-grain projectile mentioned, can travel at 3,000 feet per second, is accurate to 2 miles, and has a maximum travel range of nearly 5 miles.

What rifle was used for the pumpkin shoot?

The rifle used for the pumpkin shoot was an AR-50 A1, described as brand new and equipped with a high-end, $3,000 scope that was precisely zeroed for accuracy.

What can visitors expect at the Saturday event at Dragonman's?

On Saturday, visitors can expect a large event with thousands of attendees. They can explore the museum, view new products, and have the opportunity to rent and shoot machine guns.

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