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This has been all over SD. Could I politely suggest that it is not a subject that needs further discussion here.

There are of course plenty of views on the NRA, its trustees and CEO. My own knowedge of this only encompasses the lease renewal for one of the Rifle clubs at Bisley which was a difficult process as lease negotiations often are. Most of this was due to one person with an agenda.I have also been a tenant of the NRA personally which was cost effective and to be fair although the practices surrounding electricity supply were unusual they were on the whole good landlords. There are however, a lot of people involved with their own agendas some of which do not sit well with some of the ordinary members. Quite a number of the leases were at a price which would be fine when originally negotiated (potentially 21 years ago) but at today's rents are more realistic. Common sense dictates that clubs should anticipate this and budget accordingly but one would expect that the negotiations would be polite and proffesional I have read the NRA press release regarding charitable activities and the Charity Commision Report. I rather think the NRA version of events and the potential seriousness of the situation (whilst not quite Kids Company and that awful woman who ran it) has been downplayed somewhat. I like the idea of the NRA but it has to many committees, councils with members who Seem to have no power to change things and an overall reliance on the Civil Nuclear Constabulary which has in effect paid for a well needed upgrade of all of the ranges. The principles however do need to change. I have no doubt there has been some poor practices surrounding ammunition procurement as an example. The NRA needs to speak for all shooters rather than just being Target Rifle centred. Much as the American version is detested, at least they are a political force to deal with. It needs a charismatic CEO who engages with shooting and listens to members rather than regarding them as a cash reserve and has the drive to make all the shooters who use Bisley to work together rather than arguing with them at the AGM. Personally I think they are wasting their time defending the Charity status now. Get on with making the NRA the organisation that speaks for all shooters spend the money wisely and employ staff who are please to work for them and stay in post.

300win mag Baser match R93 barrel. 26 inch length. Comes with bolt head and magazine insert. £450 plus RFD cost. Also some 300 win mag fired cases, various headstamps, and around 200 Sako 220gn Hammerhead at £1.50 per round. Pm if interested. Photos can be sent by email.Thanks Gentlemen, thank you for the interest shown but I have taken this off the market for the time being as I may now be keeping it.

Thanks John, very useful. TG

https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/659421/20171114-3Scots_SI_RoundtripFINAL.pdf This is one of the reasons why. As I understand the rules now, ranges that have fixed templates and are multi use ranges may still be used as they have fixed arcs of fire. You will still have to submit a Range Action Safety Plan (RASP) which will be examined by the Range Officer controlling the range area. Movement from fixed firing positions will need planning and unless you happen to have the appropriate qualification to plan it, then it will be rejected. Range officers at the ranges cannot become involved in the planning. There appears to be no common standard between ranges with the Range Officers having the final say. They do a good job. I deal with them on a day to day basis and although there is little of no flexibility they will try to ensure that the shooting can go ahead. The BAMS range booking system does not help as only MOD can see the spreadsheets but the ranges belong to them. Expect them to be intrusive and come along and see what you are doing. They may well question your shooters about the briefing you have given as the RCO. I am sure somebody will come along with further info but it seems ok in the South East Region

I do. Iwas a bit concerned about hard extraction with faster loads so I settled on 41 grains of TR 140 with the Palma bullet. This will shoot 5s on Figure 14s at 300 all day. it will depend on your barrel, I think mine is a Border barrel at 16 inches. mine just uses the charging handle. Mark B does a conversion that may give better extraction I had some issues with Some old RG green spot, and I would avoid any NRA GGG at the moment. The LMT seems best of the bunch, and in self loading is more accurate than the HK 417 and the SIG DMR. I quite like the SCAR but you would be better throwing stones at the target.

Excellent, proper history rather than imagined.

In light of the resurrection of the MY thread I thought this might balance it a bit. This is a picture of a friend of mine and 32 other chaps from 2 SAS who parachuted into Italy on 27th December 1944 on operation Galia. The intention was to disrupt German activity and generally make a nuisance of themselves which they did. After 5 weeks they walked out to allied lines. There were few casualties. He had been in the Army since 1941 and continues after the war as a reserve in 21 SAS for a while. He never said much about the operation and died in 1993. Best wishes for the new year!

In my 'top of the wallbars go' days a fireman turned up with his wife. He was moving about a bit carefully and when questioned said' I am firing blanks now. Just had a vasectomy' I enquiried of his wife about her perception of the firing blanks situation and was surprised by a reply of' oh it's ok I suppose but the spunk does not spurt out as much as it used to' never saw him again.

I use UTM silent blank in 5.56 and 9mm. Cuts down the noise considerably and the targets last forever. Of course no one knows where the shots are coming from but it's better than shouting 'bang'

I am not really allowed on British Blades any more and I am definitely banned from the U.S. blade forums after a lot of stuff arrived without me intercepting it. However, I have a few knives including a spyderco delica that I was issued with to cut away stuck abseilers which has been slightly re ground to make it non locking. At work, Boker Cop Tool and leatherman. In pocket a smokepole UK legal slip joint. (Look at Willems stuff on BB.) Abroad, depending on where it is Spyderco Harpy. Hannibal Lecter recommended this!. In stalking bag Guy Stainthorp Caprelous or Shadow depending on how fierce the deer are. I could go on..........

Well done. I am sure your score cannot be any worse than mine. I tried out the LMT which to be fair shot well, 5 v bulls 2 fives and a four. Two misses whilst jam clearing, which were both my fault. What I learned: 6 power is not quite enough Same with the sweaty cheek weld Protect elbows A rear bag would be a good idea Hat I intend to revisit this week with TRG and sporting rifle. Was shooting next to girl who hit pretty much everything and scored 50. Something. Bugger