That bald headed Geordie

If only politicians were more like Phil, straight talking, lots of commonsense, no talking cobblers, tree hugging or wokespeak, then Britain would be a better place in my opinion. RIP Shippers

So has someone at the Monastery been telling porkie pies then and exaggerating the noise levels, after reading it I draw my own conclusions. Hope things go smoothly and the range gets the planning permission.

Done

I'm bleeding tempted as this could be a family heirloom t shirt and a historically important date that will go down in infamy! Don't call me I'll call you ok. Cheers

Cheers Bonny Lad for the info which is very helpful. Just looking at various types of adjustable scope mounts as I will only be able to get out to 1200 yards using my existing set up. Might have found one from Oz which looks ok to get me out to at least Durham lol. Les

Would you care to elaborate! A few basic questions for you. Does the firing point/points have benches or is it all lying down. Once you get set up can you see all of the targets and fire from one point only. Can you see bullet splash on all longer range targets mantlet areas if you are off slightly. Cheers

Just after a shooters perspective/comments on the Eskdalemuir range run by Gardner Guns in Carlisle. I usually shoot at Diggle (benchrest/f class/fun shoots) and just fancy a try at longer ranges (when things get back to normal) than 1000yds with my .284 Win f class rifle for a bit of fun, and just after some info. Any comments appreciated. Cheers

Yes you're mad but it sounds like fun. I would like to include 6BRA onto the list. I think that the actor would be Arnold Schwarzenegger. But in reality it would be Barbra Windsor.

As my heavy gun weighs around 46lbs and the calibre is 6BRA I don't think it has a torque problem. So a counter balance wouldn't be effective. But appreciated your comment Silvermachine. Cheers. Les

Hi Vince, I might use the extentions and use my left eye but might bond them to remove any minute movements as opposed to shooting left handed. Not sure yet if I will make it to the first 600yd shoot. See you. Les

Cheers Dorg for the info and a cut out on the comb was suggested by Des Parr. Unfortunately due to the design of the rifle/comb that is not possible as it is made up of 3 pieces of aluminium. The uppermost running the length of the rifle and is the main supporting piece and cannot be cut into. The comb is made up of 2 more pieces bolted underneath the main supporting piece. As for using the Sako stock that is very good of you but the action is a Tikka and is on a very heavy gun coming in at 46lbs approx. Thanks, Les

Thanks for your comments and although I tightened up the components I was/am concerned about scope alignment and the scope 'bending'. I have used the rifle scope as per the photo in a tunnel range and it seems ok, but there might be a better mousetrap to eliminate any possible negative issues. I don't like the idea of shooting left handed really but maybe as Dellboy suggested bond the bits together and have a quick release setup on the Picatinny rail on the rifle! Cheers, Les

Over the past 4 months I have a vision problem in my right eye (mentioned on a previous post). After getting a few replies I decided to continue shooting right handed but using my left eye and after purchasing a few items to get the scope up and left this is the set up. It looks Heath Robinson and works but I wonder if it would be detrimental to accuracy/rifle set up etc. A mate of mine described it as 'abortion' so feel free to say what you think, good or bad. I could just put the scope back in the normal position and shoot left handed. Cheers.

Cannot give you a definitive answer but mine lasts long enough for me during a competition. Will have it cooling the barrel for about 5 - 6 minutes about 3 times and mine keeps on going as long as I give it a full charge until the green light comes on. Cannot speak for the battery operated ones, but being realistic you shouldn't have any problems. As they are cheap as chips, get the type you want and test it out to see how long yours lasts.

I don't have a link as I bought mine at Go Outdoors and mine has no batteries but I recharge it from my laptop using a provided USB connecting wire. They do have others which have 4 x large torch batteries. Just go on their website and have a look.