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3 hours ago, geek said:

Some clubs may have an insurance limitation for junior shooters. The first club I joined if I recall correctly the minimum age was 14.

Not if they're insured through NRA or NSRA.  There are FAC rules pertaining to youngsters but they are not a problem for clubs using club equipment.

10 minutes ago, Dellboy said:

The future of the shooting sport is the youngsters   sadly some clubs dont seem to realise that ...

I'm not sure clubs are anti-youngsters;

We want youngsters at our club and do have some, problem is keeping their interest when they're teenagers.  We used to run a youth section and it was well attended but not one graduated to the adult section.  It was before my time so I don't fully know why but it wasn't because of any resistance from the adults. Joining a club that's full of +50yr old "grandads" isn't very appealing I guess.

We strive to attract younger members (our club is free to under 16s and 50% concession for over 16s but in education), the truth is that the younger generations have been brought up with, if not fear of, certainly negative feelings towards shooting.

1 hour ago, Ralpharama said:

Today I was just using Lapua Scenar 167gr. The ELD-M 178gr are better, but I have loads of Scenars loaded up 😃 RS52 powder …. And no I don’t have any spare 🤣🤣🤣🤣 

You may like to try Berger 185's at 1000yds.  May change your mind about a 6.5CM 😉

8 minutes ago, Ralpharama said:

As it was supposed to rain today I took my only non-wood stocked rifle to Warminster.the 308 STR and it was wonderful…. Just had it in my head I needed a creedmoor for 1000yards … maybe not 😂 It’ll cost me dearly to change and after fifty rounds this morning where I was getting more bulls than not I’m questioning the sense in change 😳

new STR is a very fetching red 😍

what bullets Ralph ?

3 hours ago, Ralpharama said:

When I first got my license my first center fire rifle was the ubiquitous .308. I soon realised that whilst if could shoot 1000yards it was pretty much on the limit, so I bought a Sabatti .300 Win Mag which is great, but not so cheap to feed! I also have a lovely .223 CZ which if fed with its favourite munchies is stonkingly accurate. I would really like a .338 lapua for serious long range, but to be honest it is out of my pay grade. When I renewed I asked for 6.5 Creedmoor and it has been burning a hole in my license since. 

I am seriously thinking about selling the .308 in favour of Creedmoor, because it will easily manage 1000yards and has the advantage of not requiring HME testing, which can be an advantage, particularly at Bisley.

My .308 is a Sabatti STR and whilst I prefer the .300Win Mag which is the heavier barrelled model, let into a FormRifle stock, I really can't think about the cost of a custom inlet again! I was thinking about the new STR FC with 28mm x  28" barrel in a very fetching red. My ultimate preference would always be a laminated stock but I like Sabattis because, like CZs they shoot better than their cost would suggest and the MRR rifling means the barrels last much longer than traditional rifled barrels. 

ANy thoughts?

6.5 Creedmoor is certainly v. good for 1000yds, much less drop and significantly better wind performance than .308.  Brass is more expensive, especially Lapua SRP but that evens out over many reloadings.  That said I still enjoy .308 with 185gr Bergers at 1000yds.   I shoot Berger 144gr Hybrid from SRP Lapua with RS62.  Seems like cheating after shooting my .308 😅

Why do you say MRR rifling lasts "much longer than traditional rifled barrels" ?  Is there evidence for this or just manufacturer's hyperbole ?

31 minutes ago, schmidtman said:

Only used this once as the scope mount is on a hunting rifle and not needed.

Sphur bubble level assembly A-0119, designed to fit the Sphur ISMS scope mount or ring. These appear out of stock at most places and new sell for about £80 plus carriage.

In VGC and complete as supplied.    £60 posted

picture please

6 hours ago, Re-Pete said:

Is there currently any requirement to show that you have "adequate" insurance cover if you're a game shooter/stalker who doesn't belong to a club?

Is there a definition of "adequate" given anywhere?

Pete

If it's a commercial range operation they should provide the insurance for 3rd party risk

Fixed for me

I've read the website and I've made my own Plot-o-Matic.   Looking forward to trying it out and trying not to confuse myself!

18 hours ago, OSOK said:

What is the range at Yoxall as a matter of interest  ?

I think he's referring to the one SPRPC set up in a farmer's field that was closed down soon after

same here, website problem

13 minutes ago, rocketdogbert said:

Brand new scope arrived from Vortex Optics U.K. this morning, amazing service

Well, it is good service but there's often tails of Vortex scopes needing to be repaired so I wonder if  'make them cheap and repair as required' is the business plan?

1 hour ago, rocketdogbert said:

Last update on this, scope went back to Vortex on Wednesday morning.

They received it at 12:30 yesterday, by 14:30 I had an email confirming it was faulty and a new scope would be in the post today.

What awesome service, you  can’t ask for better I don’t think.

Glad it's getting fixed.  Useful feedback

If this is what this forums' coming to, I've had enough.  You are a total pr1ck

3 hours ago, jimbob123 said:

Hi all

I recently bought a "kit" from my local gun shop (Glasgow); rifle, scope, mounts, bipod etc. The mounts are Burris XTR Signature. The mounts are "Medium", and the gap between the scope bell and the barrel is around 9mm.

I can buy the "Low" mounts, and I believe they will fit, and will reduce the gap to around 3mm. The mounts are £99.

So my question: is this worthwhile? For 1/4 inch.

Rifle is Tikka T3x and scope is Steiner Ranger 4 6-24 x 56.

Thanks

 

Jim

Generally it's advised to get the scope as low as you can without the bell of the scope touching the barrel etc.  It's a compromise at the end of the day,  a good cheek weld and a comfortable scope picture in the shooting position you mostly use.

7 hours ago, kwakkerjack said:

I love the smell of "triggered" gun-control activitists in the morning.

Member on this forum for 6 years and only 5 visible posts, 3 of which are about government regulations (and only 2 posts made, up until a couple of days ago).  {I know, Ad Hominem argument}

That's a pretty dickish thing to write.  Your "advice" to post powder unlawfully is just plane stupid and you're called out on it -reasonably in my opinion

9 hours ago, John_fes said:

Sending powder, propellant via standard postal carrier is a really stupid idea if against the carriers terms and conditions, which it is for all but a very few specialists hazardous goods carriers.

It potentially puts at risk individuals in the delivery process and could result in further restrictions on ownership if some incident occurred, and likely cost the sender their firearms certificates.

standard powders are classed as 1.3c UN161 hence are classified as explosives their is no such “classed as propellant” 

ownership of powders is licensed, but as a owner of an FAC, SGC, RFD then explosive regulations 2014 (ER2014) includes an exemption from requiring a licence to acquire and keep, (unlike black powder) a limited amount of net explosive quantity, which includes all powder in ammunition, cartridges or lose powder. Above the exemption limit you then need a licence.
Sellers of powder must see your certificate to purchase and record details as per ER2014

For details read the HSE explosive regulations.

ignorance of the law is no excuse in the eyes of the law.

edit to add, explosives are classified together with their packaging, typically cardboard box which will have a 4G code on the box, confirming the box has been tested as suitable to transport the explosive.

so it can only be transported in this  original packaging. 

well said

48 minutes ago, phaedra1106uk said:

Anyone gat a link for this? I dropped off my mag at my club on Thursday and can't find anything on their website.

Contact Kelly at  training.nra.org.uk,  

There's nothing on the website as yet (as of yesterday).

I have the Code of Practice and the training pack can be purchased.  I have received that this morning and it's very comprehensive, we intend to use their programme to train our members.

12 minutes ago, Montey said:

I just read the NRA magazine and on page 6 there’s the complete two page explanation of how the reloading policies are going to work I think it looks very good and the way forward. How ever I’m interested in others opinions.?

is there a problem I’m missing?

i shoot mainly Fclass open (when I can get the reloading components )and have been reloading for many years different calibres. 

.

I agree with you.  I have ordered a copy of their training materials to assess for our club.  The Code of Practice is only what one would assume was done so signing up to that isn't going to be contentious except for those that load .308 above 4500J without declaring HME etc

1 hour ago, Roy W said:

Have you ever been asked to show receipts for reloading supplies to prove you have reloaded and shot ammunition?

Not sure how they would ever know how much or little you have shot unless you told them?

 

Or buy some factory ammo and shoot it.

Agree with the above.  And if you're a target shooter I'd add make sure you log the firearm on any range log and your good I believe

She's very good George

1 hour ago, Rickyd said:

I’m toying with the idea of reloading. With so many different options I’m a bit confused. I’m planning on loading 52g eld match for my .223 what powder would be best to use?

Get an up to date manual like Lyman 50th Edition,  internet info is no substitute especially when starting out.  As Durham Shooter says above, maybe think about attending a reloading course

Some TR types at Bisley are convinced they suffer "passive concussion" from other people's brakes.  Not sure that would stand up to any medical opinion especially compared to being about 26" from their own muzzle and when competing, many, many others.   

Having said that, I've not had any negativity from others when shooting at Bisley with my club

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