Ronin

5 minutes ago, jcampbellsmith said:

 

Publishing the calendar of events - I've already got events in my calendar through to October this year. I've no idea when PRS is happening. 

Regards 

JCS 

 

I proposed this a couple of years ago (within this forum) and approached the match providers then for dates of events 

 

The only one to respond at that time was SIS…

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 

 

26 minutes ago, Scotch_egg said:

Hunter class in the states deals with this. 

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 

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Beretta Semi Auto provisionally sold 

Tikka 595 308 provisionally sold 

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All proceeds of the items below will go directly to the Estate of a very good friend who died recently

 

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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