Matt86

11 hours ago, Mattnall said:

Mat, where are you based?

There may be a local club offering small-bore GR or practical shooting matches/events that will get the old shooting juices flowing again.
It might get you back and it'll be cheaper even with the prices of 22LR these days.

I’m in Reigate, used to shoot Caterham but that was an odd place!

On 5/16/2023 at 12:30 PM, martin_b said:

There are some Practical Shotgun comps coming up at Bisley.. Give James Harris @ the NRA a ring if you are interested.. 

to be honest I’m keen to not give the NRA any more of my money. I used to be a member

On 5/16/2023 at 12:38 PM, Elwood said:

Play golf.

I spend enough time at golf courses for work!

Long time lurker here.

I’ve been target shooting for 12 years now, and maybe it’s the club I’m in, but the enthusiasm has totally gone.

I can’t decide whether to sell up and draw a line under it, or try another club.

I shoot at Bisley and loathe the place and the old-boys-club mentality. I am one of the youngest in my club, despite pushing 40, and have very little in common with the other members.

it’s now got to the point that I pretty much dread shooting; the long drive, the loneliness of standing on a range with nothing to say to the other club members, the expense. I’m wondering how many times can I make a hole in paper and still enjoy it.

Maybe my AI is too good, it’s too easy? 

I guess this is more of a rant than a conversation.

In an ideal scenario there would be a practical shotgun venue near me in the middle of Surrey, as this feels like an actual challenge.

I used to shoot clays but struggle with the tweed brigade, it’s not my scene but I really enjoy the shoot.

what do you do when the enthusiasm goes?

Is the ase still available?

Evening bump

Seller stopped reply to messages so I assume he’s away?

Hello all.

Bought last year, has fired 55 rounds exactly so is almost new, just not something I need after careful consideration.

Excellent for hunting as follow-up rounds are so fast.

Comes with a custom made single piece top rail, and original Simmons weaver rails.

red dot not included.

£950

This is my AE MK3 .308 with Sightron glass, Viperskin, ASE Utra and Atlas bipod.