Ronin

That’s good to hear Ryan Barricade Benchrest isn’t for everyone - and the trend (need) for heavy recoiless rifles and bag to do well does put many off from entering I too speak to quite a few people and this is the common theme in preventing them starting natural features used as barricades instead of the usual and dull props making people think about position, acquisition of target (having to find it in an area) range it or mil it and then engage it makes a fun and more realistic approach to a comp that would broaden the appeal This format would appeal wider spectrum of shooter (stalkers and foxibg lads for instance ) using what they have instead of the necessity for “race guns” I do take your point about the young lad who did well at Sis but there’s no denying that there was quite intense coaching going on - to assist that achievement I’m not complaining about that it was good to see and hear someone with so much talent - (that’s you by the way) giving something back to the sport The match providers could widen the appeal easily by adopting something similar to what I’m proposing

The extreme version of SIS held last year was probably the most fun competition I’ve attended outside the Czech and Slovakian military comps That could be used as a bench mark to create something in the UK that would appeal to all im not sure there are any professional competition shooters over here - solely employed to shoot - the pond here is tiny compared to the USA where there are - the recent comps attended by the “top” Uk shooters in the states has I think put things into perspective bringing a few “back to earth” The UK has only 150 thousand firearm certificate holders - of those maybe one percent or less attend steep plate matches From my own perspective there has been a reduction in attendance to matches in the last two years for a variety of reasons (cost, in fighting, loss of interest, etc ) There is reduced chat on forums about match attendance - another indicator of waining interest Time for things to be shaken up and changed to something that appeals to more people rather than the few create something that can grow and involve more people

Well we need it here Precision steel plate shooting is stagnating a little this side of the pond Needs to be made interesting and appealing again

Send it Series comps in Scotland are £60 entry That includes being fed lunch and water So matches don’t have to cost silly money On a different note It would be nice if someone would provide a match that’s moves away from the precision rifle “bench rest” type comp where a 30lb non recoiling rifle and a gaym changer bag are mandatory ,,,,,,, Find it, range it, shoot it, much more appealing - natural obstacles or features rather than “same old barricades” Would appeal to many people and create a level playing field

What’s the round count (asking for a friend )

What distances are these events

Kernel shield ?

Well done David Happy Christmas Been far too long since I’ve been out to Czech

If the prospective buyer doesn’t want it as a folder I will buy the folding mech

Norman Clark Rugby

Not sure if any events are going to be at Powys this year I understand other venues may be in play though await announcements from GBPRA The PRS Uk team have provided interesting shoots at Proshoot and Scotland and then there is the Send It Series comps which take place at arguably the best venue in the UK All are welcoming to anyone Things have moved on a good deal in the last twelve months or so As others have said before buying loads of kit you may not use or need bring what you have Many will lend you kit to use Yiu will get by pretty well with decent mid sized bag a magazine fed rifle and scope you can spot and ajust for misses ,,, Knowing your DOPE and having a reliable gun is probably the best thing you can have prepared wind meter and some kind of reliable solution platform also helps Good luck

Rare rifle in the UK - a pity they don’t do it in 6.5:55 Good luck with the sale

Great article and insight into this discipline John - Thabks for posting

Ase Jet Z .25 cal mod provisionally sold Beretta Semi Auto provisionally sold Tikka 595 308 provisionally sold

Contact Dave Wylde - he specialises in these

ASE UTRA Jet Z M18x1mm Provisionally Sold

All proceeds of the items below will go directly to the Estate of a very good friend who died recently I will transfer firearms at cost to RFD of your choice in the UK No Silly offers please No Items will be split Beretta 12 Bore - AL391, Cased, Camo Finish, spare chokes Good Condition £750 Remington 700, VLS, .223 Rem fitted Tier One Rail, some marking on barrel from Sound Mod being fitted (cut 1/2UNF) Nice Condition for age - barrel good order, floorplate as new, bolt and overall finish is factory blued and clean retaining most of original finish £650 Tikka T3 - 260 Rem, Semi Custom, re-barrelled by myself 7 years ago, Lothar Walther 8 TW barrel - Med Palma Profile, in XLR Element Folding Chassis, Tier One Rail, 10 round AICS Magazine, satin black ceracoat on barrelled action, aftermarket fitted bolt handle, threaded for moderator M18x1mm Barrel in Good Condition, coating on action is slightly scratched at rear, chassis as new condition, £1500 Sako 75 - 6.5 x 55, Semi Custom, re-barrelled at unknown date by Neil Mkillop barrel profile is Med Palma, 8 twist, pillar bedded into Mcmillan A5 stock, with ajust cheek piece, Near Manufacturing Rail, black ceracoating on barrelled action and bottom metal. Two 5 round mags, tactical bolt handle Bore has some pitting, threaded 1/2 unf £1500 Tikka 595 - 308 Win, stainless steel action, original rifle in Tikka Synthetic stock, Two 5 round mags, oversize bolt ball fitted (removable), home made cheek riser fitted (can be removed) Barrel in good condition, threaded 1/2 UNF, minor marks on stock, but overall great condition £700 Semi Auto Ruger 10-22 Carbine - Target weight barrel with integral Sound Mod, Wood Stock, fitted leather Sling Floating barrel £300 CZ 455 American Synthetic .22RF, boxed, new unused (Marked at £350 from Dauntsey Guns on Box) £300 Browning Medalist O/U Shotgun 12 Bore - 4 x spare chokes. Good Condition, bluing on barrels good, wood plain but looked after £450 Sound Moderators SAK .22RF - £30 ASE North Star - .30 Cal - (1/2 UNF) £100 ASE North Star - .25 cal - (1/2 UNF) £100 ASE UTRA Jet Z . 30 Cal (M18 x 1mm) £Provisionally Sold ASE UTRA Jet Z .25 Cal (1/2 UNF) (£100) All Sound Mods are used with some marks and scratches Images of the above items are below If anyone wishes further, please advise VIA PM or my mobile and I will take further

All proceeds of the items below will go directly to the Estate of a very good friend who died recently I will transfer firearms at cost to RFD of your choice in the UK No Silly offers please No Items will be split Beretta 12 Bore - AL391, Cased, Camo Finish, spare chokes Good Condition £750 Remington 700, VLS, .223 Rem fitted Tier One Rail, some marking on barrel from Sound Mod being fitted (cut 1/2UNF) Nice Condition for age - barrel good order, floorplate as new, bolt and overall finish is factory blued and clean retaining most of original finish £650 Tikka T3 - 260 Rem, Semi Custom, re-barrelled by myself 7 years ago, Lothar Walther 8 TW barrel - Med Palma Profile, in MDT LSS Chassis, Tier One Rail, 10 round AICS Magazine, satin black ceracoat on barrelled action, aftermarket fitted bolt handle, threaded for moderator M18x1mm Barrel in Good Condition, coating on action is slightly scratched at rear, chassis as new condition, £1500 Sako 75 - 6.5 x 55, Semi Custom, re-barrelled at unknown date by Neil Mkillop barrel profile is Med Palma, 8 twist, pillar bedded into Mcmillan A5 stock, with ajust cheek piece, Near Manufacturing Rail, black ceracoating on barrelled action and bottom metal. Two 5 round mags, tactical bolt handle Bore has some pitting, threaded 1/2 unf £1500 Tikka 595 - 308 Win, stainless steel action, original rifle in Tikka Synthetic stock, Two 5 round mags, oversize bolt ball fitted (removable), home made cheek riser fitted (can be removed) Barrel in good condition, threaded 1/2 UNF, minor marks on stock, but overall great condition £700 Semi Auto Ruger 10-22 Carbine - Target weight barrel with integral Sound Mod, Wood Stock, fitted leather Sling Floating barrel £300 CZ 455 American Synthetic .22RF, boxed, new unused (Marked at £350 from Dauntsey Guns on Box) £300 Browning Medalist O/U Shotgun 12 Bore - 4 x spare chokes. Good Condition, bluing on barrels good, wood plain but looked after £450 Sound Moderators SAK .22RF - £30 ASE North Star - .30 Cal - (1/2 UNF) £100 ASE North Star - .25 cal - (1/2 UNF) £100 ASE UTRA Jet Z . 30 Cal (M18 x 1mm) £100 ASE UTRA Jet Z .25 Cal (1/2 UNF) (£100) All Sound Mods are used with some marks and scratches Images of the above items are below If anyone wishes further, please advise VIA PM or my mobile and I will take further

Hi may I take this please Coukd you message me with total cost, bank details and I’ll arrange transfer cheers

Damn 😂

Area 419

Good luck David

Cheers Derek shoots very nicely and perfect for the intended use

I understood there were proposed plans to have the ATX chassis available in T3 inlet

It would be very helpful if AI sold the chassis : rifle with the hinge as it’s a pain to remove the butt pad to clean the barrel