The Final Knob Creek Machine Gun Shoot

[@generic_human]

Never going to forget that event! Really am going to miss Knob Creek. Tons of fun to be there in person, and definitely cool to see my uncle on the firing line in the video.

[@cdismore3251]

Why is this the final shoot at Knob Creek?

[@generic_human]

@@cdismore3251 this was the final shoot because the owners of the range have been hosting it for around 50 years, and it was progressively getting more expensive and harder to manage as it got more popular, and they were progressively getting older, too, so they decided to put an end to the shoot. They are still keeping their regular range and gun store open for the foreseeable future, however.

[@cdismore3251]

@@generic_human That's understandable. Just hate to see it go. I didn't know if it was due to age, health, or a bigger issue. Thank you for letting me know.

[@rooftopvoter3015]

50 years at twice a year, that's a lot of shows!! I had a good 12 years of attendance, will miss it for sure.

[@ethan3283]

What a great event. I'll never forget it!

[@georgewashington3393]

Mygrandfather was a browning m1919a4 gunner at the battle of pork chop hill in Korea and his assistant gunner was KIA there. Every time I watch one of these knob creek night shoots I can't help but think about how loud and chaotic combat could be at night but beautiful in a terrifying way.

[@bobleeswagart3554]

That night shoot better than 4th of July.. Great trip once again.

[@emelygarbanzos8231]

Perfect replica of a warzone scenario beatiful.

[@keithdecker3428]

We were there for the final. Packed arm to arm.

[@tomahawk5118]

Yeah it was. We got in line for the Huey ride the first day at 7am and the line was further than I liked. We stood in that line for 7 hours before it was our turn. I was standing in lines in the US Army Infantry and this was a long ass line, lol.

[@javiertorres-bb8lf]

Beautiful. NOTHING excites me more. This and Big Sandy shoot in AZ. I wish I could LIVE at those ranges.

[@paidtourist6563]

Can someone please explain to me why this was the last event!?!?!

[@roadsweeper1]

From what I gather, the landowner is getting old and doesn't want to put the time, effort and funding into the shoot any more, especially with quite seriously dwindling attendance numbers over the last few years, most likely due to COVID and the skyrocketing prices of ammunition. The range is staying open, just the bi/annual shoot is going to be stopped. One blog he wrote mentions that the annual profit of the business doesnt seem to have been effected much on the recent years the shoot hasnt been held. Simply, its no longer worth the time and effort for the profit it produces.

[@paidtourist6563]

@@roadsweeper1 gotcha. Thanks!

[@keithdecker3428]

I heard the old guys want to retire and the young ones don't want to put in the work. They are going to miss the added income 2x a year from this event. I see it starting a comeback in a few years.

[@Paul-pb3vq]

What a shame, but can fully understand. Seeing this on KZbin few years ago for the first time I thought it was amazing. Would have loved to have gone. Nothing like this happens or is allowed here in the UK.

[@tomahawk5118]

I went to this shoot a lot and went to this last shoot. I have a feeling they got a taste of rest during Covid and decided they were ready. It is a shame and loss to the local AND shooting community. I think Big Sandy is ending as well.

[@michaelmason7196]

Great last one, I have been coming back for over 10 years.

[@calebbaird5982]

What sub gun was he shooting at 2:30 ?

[@canadianeastcoastdabbingcr2168]

now thats what i call fire power in the right hands awesome show and vid all

[@eastcoasttrains7467]

What is the name of the gun at 6:22

[@cdismore3251]

It looks like a Ruger 10-22 that's been modified.

[@weswest3031]

10/22 with Norrell pack and bolt, Ramline walnut folding stock, 13" barrel

[@kentuck1387]

I'm going to miss this BAD, but what is Worse my Children won't Enjoy the Experience !

[@bubrub5564]

They can always experience the Big Sandy Shoot that takes place in AZ. It's on an even bigger range, that host an even bigger number of attendees.

[@davecappel7179]

All those scary guns and No one got shot, No one got robbed, and No one afraid of dieing. Beautiful

[@tso115]

Like everything else in the USA if there's fun behind it, there's a problem 50 years of fun. Now it's like the plains buffalo just a memory

[@memememe2674]

Can u ask the reason its the last event

[@jonwick4628]

GOD BLESS AMERICA!!!!!

[@davidholt4216]

Why did it end?

[@justinhealey2408]

I think we beat back the Banzai Charge soldiers!!!👍 Happy 50 wish i coulda felt it in person!

[@odanewilson]

I need 30000000 of those to buy ok

[@joaoboscoaliardi4424]

Adoro armas

[@rmenard1986]

So much chicken winging going on

[@michaelmason7196]

I was there a great ending..

[@lauralorenaqueiroacosta741]

Uruguay. Arma. Todo

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