The Gun Pimp Posted June 30, 2015 Report Share Posted June 30, 2015 Remember a few months ago - we were discussing that popular subject - which is the best 6.5 cartridge? The 260Rem. 6.5x47 Lapua, 6.5x55 Swede, 6.5-284 etc. I think it was Baldie who suggested that the Diggle Fly Shoot might be an interesting proving ground. The Fly Shoot takes place on Sunday 2nd August at Diggle Ranges. Rules? Just come and enjoy yourself! Any rifle (max. 338 Lap mag.) any scope, any support. Course of fire - three 5-shot groups at 500 yards. Unlimited sighters but you shoot for group and score. Two classes - 'out of the box' factory and Custom. So, just turn up at Diggle around 9.30am (postcode OL3 5LB) bring some lunch, sun-cream and waterproofs and let's have some fun! Entry fee is a fiver plus Diggle's £15 range fee for non-members. All entry fees returned in cash prizes, plus 'small-group' patches. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronin Posted June 30, 2015 Report Share Posted June 30, 2015 Well I'm off, assuming no "family influences", i'll be there Not sure what rifle to bring, 22f or 17hmr.........? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laurie Posted June 30, 2015 Report Share Posted June 30, 2015 For those who don't know Diggle, here's a pic of the main range taken from the 800yd firing line on Sunday. The 'Fly Shoot' uses the 500 yard points, the stepped section behind and to the left of the nearest flagpole and the butts / targets are on the bottom section of the hill level with the top of the pole and to its right. It is of course always warm and sunny at Diggle, but the 400 yard covered FP can be used on the one day per year that it's inclement Incidentally, the three competitors in the pic are UKV members. Left to right: GaryW, Gunnery and Frank Reynolds (don't know his UKV username). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pork chop Posted June 30, 2015 Report Share Posted June 30, 2015 Cant wait,i think the fly shoot is a great comp Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John MH Posted June 30, 2015 Report Share Posted June 30, 2015 I'll bet there with my son, do you have an age limit? He's 13. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronin Posted June 30, 2015 Report Share Posted June 30, 2015 Age limit 97 I think Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Gun Pimp Posted June 30, 2015 Author Report Share Posted June 30, 2015 I'll bet there with my son, do you have an age limit? He's 13. No age limit - in fact, we have a Young Rascals Shooting Academy for 8 - 12 year olds. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garyw Posted July 1, 2015 Report Share Posted July 1, 2015 Age limit 97 I think NAAAH! cant be-vince still shoots Laurie-frank aka-FOXPRO and who took the photo? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laurie Posted July 1, 2015 Report Share Posted July 1, 2015 Thanks for Frank's username Gary. My pic - PM me your email address and I'll send a high-res copy. Vince tells me I gotta shoot a 6.5 at the Fly. I'd better or he and Bruce L will find a way of giving me 15 misses. As I speak my 6.5X47L is having Reload Swiss RS62 powered ammo made for it to see if I can find a 'demon load' .... all right, a half-decent one. The deadline is the 600yd F match on 18th July to ensure it works at that sort of distance. Will see how my Stiller 6.5 Creedmoor performs too with the same bullets and powders. Happy days Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gunnery Posted July 1, 2015 Report Share Posted July 1, 2015 Gary I could tell it was Frank with is big fat arse Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gunnery Posted July 1, 2015 Report Share Posted July 1, 2015 I will be there Vince giving my .260 tactical a go Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
baldie Posted July 2, 2015 Report Share Posted July 2, 2015 My buddy will be there with the sako 6.5 Creedmoor we were testing today. It was producing tiny groups with A-max and Vhit 140 , no matter what OAL was. A very forgiving cartridge indeed. Without a doubt it will be my next 6.5. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tony Posted July 2, 2015 Report Share Posted July 2, 2015 Looks like a great range to shoot on, bit to far for me to travel at the mo but hope to shoot it one day, have a great shoot guys. Atb Tony. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
duey Posted July 17, 2015 Report Share Posted July 17, 2015 Hi guys Is it possible to use 22-250 on the range for the fly shoot ?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Gun Pimp Posted July 17, 2015 Author Report Share Posted July 17, 2015 Yes of course. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geek Posted July 19, 2015 Report Share Posted July 19, 2015 I'll bet there with my son, do you have an age limit? He's 13. My son (nearly 12 years old) is a junior member (great value at £10) and he shot the McQueens last week. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geek Posted July 19, 2015 Report Share Posted July 19, 2015 I quite fancy one of these in 6.5CM http://www.ruger.com/micros/rpr/models.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Gun Pimp Posted July 19, 2015 Author Report Share Posted July 19, 2015 Paul, I think the 6.5 Creedmoor version of the Ruger PR will be very popular and will probably launch the 6.5CM into 'mainstream' shooting. Let's hope we have plenty of 6.5s and maybe a Creedmoor or two at the Diggle Fly Shoot on August 2nd (little reminder!) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geek Posted July 19, 2015 Report Share Posted July 19, 2015 Paul, I think the 6.5 Creedmoor version of the Ruger PR will be very popular and will probably launch the 6.5CM into 'mainstream' shooting. Let's hope we have plenty of 6.5s and maybe a Creedmoor or two at the Diggle Fly Shoot on August 2nd (little reminder!) Flyshoot is in the calendar, for both myself and Shaun. The Ruger PR with a Sightron 8-32x56 could be a very popular combination A little off topic, but I would like to say how much we enjoyed the McQueens competition last week, in fact my favourite competition to date. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Gun Pimp Posted July 20, 2015 Author Report Share Posted July 20, 2015 How about the 300 yds F Class this Sunday - an ideal opportunity to test your reloading skills! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geek Posted July 20, 2015 Report Share Posted July 20, 2015 How about the 300 yds F Class this Sunday - an ideal opportunity to test your reloading skills! Unfortunately I am busy, family commitments - I will be at the reloading course on Saturday and I have asked Brian (Fox's) to put aside the reloading components you recommended. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swarovski1 Posted July 20, 2015 Report Share Posted July 20, 2015 6.5 06, its a great cartridge, mine shoots really well, I neck down once fired 270 norma brass at approximately 1/4 the price of 6.5x284 brass and is equally as good as as the 6.5x284. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geek Posted July 20, 2015 Report Share Posted July 20, 2015 I quite fancy one of these in 6.5CM http://www.ruger.com/micros/rpr/models.html Another forum has a post were someone has spoken to Viking Arms and their guess on this rifle is £2K - if so not than keen now! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John MH Posted August 2, 2015 Report Share Posted August 2, 2015 Well I'm in Diggle for the Fly Shoot with my 6.5 but it's pissing down at the moment Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Gun Pimp Posted August 2, 2015 Author Report Share Posted August 2, 2015 I'll be there in half an hour - and it'll be sunny! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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