The Gun Pimp Posted December 27, 2011 Report Share Posted December 27, 2011 Well, we had a great day with a good entry and, as I know he is too modest to tell you himself, that 'Foxing 2 night' guy Darrel blew the lot of us into the weeds - winning not only the Factory Sporter Class but Light Gun Class as well with his 6.5x47 AI. Darrel's group of 1.823 inches and agg of 2.839 inches (average of four, 5-shot groups was enough to win both classes! A very accurate rifle in the hands of a good shooter makes for a winning combination - well done matey. I'll have the full results up on 'News links & competitions@ on hte UKBRA website www.ukbra.co.uk Come on guys - give it a go! Darrel took home £50 in winnings. Vince Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
provarmint Posted December 27, 2011 Report Share Posted December 27, 2011 Well done Darrel, you deserved it, great shooting, I really enjoyed myself today, much piss taking in the butts and the great tea towel disappearing act by Ron was class , roll on the next round. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
6mmBR Posted December 27, 2011 Report Share Posted December 27, 2011 Well done Darrel, great shooting. Cheers Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scotch_egg Posted December 27, 2011 Report Share Posted December 27, 2011 Congrats Darrel, I never dreamed an AW could ever be in a "light gun" class I WILL attend some comps this year as long as they don't clash with shifts Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
foxing2night Posted December 27, 2011 Report Share Posted December 27, 2011 Thanks Vince, Darren and Dave,,, I knew that i had a small group,, but i never believed that i could of won all the custom lads aswell And i believe that it is a record factory sporter group aswell ,, As allways Vince a good day was had by all Come on lads get up to the diggle, you really do not know what you are missing,,,, Very friendly bunch and a wealth of knowledge,,, Thanks again, Darrel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elwood Posted December 28, 2011 Report Share Posted December 28, 2011 Please don't ever consider shooting F class Darrel, you'd hate it. Well done. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brown dog Posted December 28, 2011 Report Share Posted December 28, 2011 Darrel's group of 1.823 inches and agg of 2.839 inches (average of four, 5-shot groups was enough to win both classes! A very accurate rifle in the hands of a good shooter makes for a winning combination - well done matey. Wow! Congratulations Darrel! Edit -PS: Darrel, any chance of some pics of your AW set-up for benchrest? (and: what trigger are you using on it? Standard?!) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mole-e30 Posted December 28, 2011 Report Share Posted December 28, 2011 Well done Darell, come on guys the 600 BR is really good fun. No single calibre seems to dominate either, so every dog will have its day. Darrell, I think you have also managed to break the Factory Sporter 4 x 5 shot group record as well matey Cheers Bruce Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garyw Posted December 28, 2011 Report Share Posted December 28, 2011 i have my membership sorted ,thanks vince-got a rifle sorted[chasing some 105 bergers for it] just cant tie up the dates due to other commitments to get there trying for tommorow for a bit of practice but that looks doubtful now jan8th looks better-so fingers crossed. after reading how much fun everyone is having i cant wait. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lambsey Posted December 28, 2011 Report Share Posted December 28, 2011 Well done Darrel, Stunning Agg show me the way OB1...... ATB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ballistic Hamster Posted December 29, 2011 Report Share Posted December 29, 2011 Nice shooting as always Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan534 Posted December 29, 2011 Report Share Posted December 29, 2011 Well done. Bloody AI's, and its a rubbish calibre . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
foxing2night Posted December 29, 2011 Report Share Posted December 29, 2011 Thanks fella,s I had a fantasic day to say the least,, then on wednesday i had an e-mail of Vince to say that i had broken, not one but three UK records??? Small factory class group record Small factory class aggregate Small light gun class aggregate :P Matt I will try and load some pics???? Just a couple of bits that we added,,,, Darrel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Gun Pimp Posted December 30, 2011 Author Report Share Posted December 30, 2011 may I ask how the classes are decided with regards factory rifles and custom rifles,as I thought this rifle that won was a custom jobby ??? good shooting by the way There are three classes in 600 yd (and 1000 yd ) BR. Light Gun, for rifles weighing up to 17lbs incl. scope, Heavy Gun for rifles weighing over 17lbs (very few shoot this class in the UK) and Factory Sporter. Factory Sporters are standard factory 'out of the box' rifles. Certain modifications can be made: Re-crowning, trigger replacement and modifications to the stock but the stock must basically be the factory item. Darrel has fitted front and rear 'bag-riders' which is permissible. The Factory Sporter Class is a 'class within a class' - in other words, most Factory Sporters will also qualify for Light Gun Class by virtue of the fact that they weigh less than 17lbs. This is why Darrel also set a new Light Gun record as well as two Factory Sporter records. Cheers Vince Vince Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richard griffith Posted December 30, 2011 Report Share Posted December 30, 2011 Thanks fella,s I had a fantasic day to say the least,, then on wednesday i had an e-mail of Vince to say that i had broken, not one but three UK records??? Small factory class group record Small factory class aggregate Small light gun class aggregate :P Matt I will try and load some pics???? Just a couple of bits that we added,,,, Darrel hi darrel-great shooting and congratulations.a.t.b.richard. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
baldie Posted December 30, 2011 Report Share Posted December 30, 2011 I would say so Pete, as the gun was factory built. Cant see why not. Great shooting Darrel. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Gun Pimp Posted December 30, 2011 Author Report Share Posted December 30, 2011 You raise a concern that we (UKBRA) had to address many years ago - what exactly is a 'factory rifle'. Just because a rifle is built in a factory doesn't make it a factory rifle - 'quantity' makes it a factory rifle - which is why your Nesika wouldn't be accepted as a factory rifle. I think the rules say that at least a 1000 must be produced and the chamber must accept a standard factory round - no tight necks! Of course, AI aren't the only manufacturer to out-source barrels and other components but, we aren't here to argue about that. The issue is that competitors should compete on that famous 'level playing field'. AIs aren't in the same class as say Remingtons and Savages but the latter shoot amazingly well and a Remington and a Savage held two of the records that Darrel broke. Cheers Vince Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laurie Posted December 30, 2011 Report Share Posted December 30, 2011 AIs aren't in the same class as say Remingtons and Savages but the latter shoot amazingly well and a Remington and a Savage held two of the records that Darrel broke. The amazing thing about the AIs is that they are military specification rifles and yet still shoot that well if really good handloads are worked up for them, and it's not just in 6.5X47L. Darrel used to regularly embarrass the rest of us with a 7.62mm AI (and I say 7.62 deliberately as it is a military ammo compatible chamber to suit any old ammo that a military user might have to use in extremis). Darrel, I said 'Great Shoot!' at the time, but here it is again! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
foxing2night Posted December 30, 2011 Report Share Posted December 30, 2011 All i would like to say is that all of the comps at the diggle are run to the highest standard,, and i for one are glad that we have people like vince and the rest of the guys that take the time to run them,,, and Laurie,s knoledge about reloading and ballistics is awesome to say the least,,,, Everything is done on a level playing field believe you me,,,,, What i would like to say to the chap that is not happy????, come and have a go,,,, I can guarante that you would have a bloody good day out,,, Just bring a rifle and join in,,,,, Thanks again fella,s for all of your kind words,,,, Darrel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Gun Pimp Posted December 31, 2011 Author Report Share Posted December 31, 2011 The whole idea of the Factory Class was to give shooters with 'standard' kit a class to shoot in rather than pitching a £500 factory rifle against a £3000 custom gun. We don't turn anyone away no matter what you shoot. Please bring the Nesika and COME AND SHOOT! Vince Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Gun Pimp Posted December 31, 2011 Author Report Share Posted December 31, 2011 Yes you would. Vince Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
provarmint Posted December 31, 2011 Report Share Posted December 31, 2011 thank you for the offer I may just come one day and see how its done and pick up some tips,I just still cant get my head around the factory class,if i turned up with a Sako 75 would I be shooting against the AW in the same class If you think the rules of Benchrest are unfair, come and have a go at the Fun Shoots they have at Diggle, the Egg Shoot and the Fly shoot, up against any class of rifle, a Sako 75 can be competative. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MJR Posted December 31, 2011 Report Share Posted December 31, 2011 Have a go! I have visited Diggle the grand total of twice, once to spectate a 600br comp and once to shoot the fly shoot(and got lucky ) The reception you will recieve if it is anything like mine will be warm, friendly and an absolute pleasure. The wealth of knoweledge is huge and all i've spoken to are happy to help and share their experience. Time and commitments aside I hope to be there again this year. Darrel, congratulations and good shooting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronin Posted December 31, 2011 Report Share Posted December 31, 2011 The AI series of rifle are just like any other factory rifle Pete. Sloppy chambered to boot, God knows why they shoot,,,,, Seriously, any factory rifle that will hold a decent group will be competative in the fun shoots and factory BR - it is, after all, down to the competance of the "driver"...... By the way, Well Done Darrell :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LONG RANGE CAPT Posted December 31, 2011 Report Share Posted December 31, 2011 Darrel, Congratulations and well done :-) Look forward to shooting with you in 2012. Kind Regards Rob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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