oaken Posted March 31, 2014 Author Report Share Posted March 31, 2014 There was a big practical shot gun match near Frome this weekend was it that that caused the problem?Yup, that'll be the one :-( Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oaken Posted March 31, 2014 Author Report Share Posted March 31, 2014 Blimey Rup, after all your hard work, how annoying for you! What a shame! Yes, I'm gutted for all of us but hopefully something positive will come from it. I found the limited ranges we were shooting to be quite frustrating. I'm doing tactical dog walking from now on, hoping to meet an accommodating landowner :-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swamp Donkey Posted March 31, 2014 Report Share Posted March 31, 2014 I'm happy to help with the setting up and running if we can find another location. Have a few leads to follow up so fingers crossed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bangbangman Posted March 31, 2014 Report Share Posted March 31, 2014 What a shame- sorry to hear this, Rup. Hope somewhere else can be set up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gunnery Posted March 31, 2014 Report Share Posted March 31, 2014 Sorry to hear that Rupert Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
walkabout Posted March 31, 2014 Report Share Posted March 31, 2014 What a shame! Finally get a good shoot going to have it ruined. I had the moving target all set to go on this one! Lets hope there's somewhere else to hold it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John MH Posted March 31, 2014 Report Share Posted March 31, 2014 Last weekend saw the police out in force to stop a practical shotgun competition. Did the Police actually attend or just receive complaints, it is estimated from the PSG Website that promoted the event that 15,000 rounds were fired at the match, so its not surprising that noise became an issue. I wonder what the landowner expected they would be doing? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tiff Posted March 31, 2014 Report Share Posted March 31, 2014 I'm almost lost for words and feel really sorry for everyone involved - you must be feeling terrible right now . The greater the number of these style of rifle shoots that are run properly in this country, the better it is for everyone involved. You've built up a great reputation, so hopefully there will be a similar venue within reach that could be used in the future. A couple of evenings with a good glass of something, OS maps and Google Earth is probably a good starting point Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swamp Donkey Posted March 31, 2014 Report Share Posted March 31, 2014 I'm almost lost for words and feel really sorry for everyone involved - you must be feeling terrible right now . The greater the number of these style of rifle shoots that are run properly in this country, the better it is for everyone involved. You've built up a great reputation, so hopefully there will be a similar venue within reach that could be used in the future. A couple of evenings with a good glass of something, OS maps and Google Earth is probably a good starting point Funny that, I've spent the last six hours scouring os maps, looking for contour lines near touching, hollows, old quarries etc. Yes, the police actually tipped up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swamp Donkey Posted March 31, 2014 Report Share Posted March 31, 2014 As copied and pasted from the host clubs website....... PSG Team Challenge (30th March 2014). This year saw the inaugural run of the PSG Team Challenge at the Gurney Slade Quarry. 26 Teams / 78 Shooters. all leading to about 12,000 + rounds safely down range. The weather stayed fine lucky for us as 6 weeks ago, wed have been several feet underwater in places ! Congratulations to Team Tunnel consisting of Mike Derby, Cansh Pope and Mark Sienesi, who took first place. Click HERE for the team results. Individual Scores can be found HERE. Note for Individual scores, where Teams shot together (i.e. Stages 5, 6 and 7), each person gets awarded a 1/3rd of the total points scored. Well done to Neil, Graham and all those who helped run and shoot the event. A thoroughly enjoyable day we look forward the next Open Match in August ! Ashley Yeah, no bloody wonder the locals got seriously peeved. That's got to be worse than me being at work, my average daily usage is about 3-5000 rounds, and normally from SA80's. I think I'd be pished off too with 12,000+ 12g's going off Somehow though, I don't think the August PSG shoot will happen for them ??????? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bradders Posted March 31, 2014 Report Share Posted March 31, 2014 Even though it's now been mentioned on the 4islands forum, they all seem to be conveniently skipping over the part where the noise issues were mentioned by a couple of people, and are instead just slapping each other on the back about how much fun it was. That's PSGer's for you....as long as they're ok the don't give a rats behind about anyone else Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dustyman Posted March 31, 2014 Report Share Posted March 31, 2014 What an absolute bummer, I was really looking forward to this and I so feel for all those who invested their time and money for this . Can we try and coordinate the next challenge for the same day as the Psg challenge , at least that sorts the moving targets out !! if it's ok with you rup. I for one would be happy to leave the money in the bag for H4H , As well as the day being for us to play , it was also to raise money for the charity and I would still like to see some pennies go their way . I'd put it to one side for this anyway so please use towards the fund . If you need a diff cheque or want me to pay it direct I'm happy to and I'll make some enquiries about some land . Maybe a possibility in Wales, I'll see Cheers Ian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
walkabout Posted March 31, 2014 Report Share Posted March 31, 2014 12,000 plus rounds!!! What were those idiots thinking of, they drive past the peoples houses next to the quarry on the way in, they must have been recced the site before the shoot. No wonder the police were called, the organizers of the shoot could have done the right thing and contacted the nearest homeowners beforehand and explained what was going to happen. I have to wonder if the landowner knew how much shooting was going to take place in such a short time period. A few ruining it for the rest! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bradders Posted March 31, 2014 Report Share Posted March 31, 2014 A few ruining it for the rest! Yep, they have a term for them, it's practical shotgunners Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MJR Posted March 31, 2014 Report Share Posted March 31, 2014 Rup, sorry to hear that. Good luck with finding another venue. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jagged 77 Posted March 31, 2014 Report Share Posted March 31, 2014 A real shame, I was really looking forward to taking part and meeting some of you guys. Hope something bigger and better comes of it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lucror Posted March 31, 2014 Report Share Posted March 31, 2014 Noooooooo! Looking on the bright side, I might get time to work up a load so I won't have to SWAG it and the drops now...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tackb Posted March 31, 2014 Report Share Posted March 31, 2014 Bugger, im not telling the wife, im having a day out anyway! That's my plan to ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jagged 77 Posted March 31, 2014 Report Share Posted March 31, 2014 That's my plan to ! Yup absolutely - for me there's still a choice of Warcop or Diggle CSR so I shan't be stuck without something to do. I did just spend yesterday getting a load of my camping stuff out ready for the MQC - its sparked an interest in the missus and she now wants to go camping Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swamp Donkey Posted March 31, 2014 Report Share Posted March 31, 2014 Even though it's now been mentioned on the 4islands forum, they all seem to be conveniently skipping over the part where the noise issues were mentioned by a couple of people, and are instead just slapping each other on the back about how much fun it was. That's PSGer's for you....as long as they're ok the don't give a rats behind about anyone else Got a link for that please bradders ? Pete (goggle eyed from scouring maps?) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bradders Posted March 31, 2014 Report Share Posted March 31, 2014 Got a link for that please bradders ? Pete (goggle eyed from scouring maps) Ask and ye shall receive http://www.four4islands.org/forum/viewtopic.php?f=13&t=1680&start=180 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scotch_egg Posted March 31, 2014 Report Share Posted March 31, 2014 12,000 rounds is rather a lot for the locals to put up with. Blimey. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mash67 Posted March 31, 2014 Report Share Posted March 31, 2014 sorry to hear this Rup, hope you get sorted. a good cause but also much fun atb Matt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tony Posted March 31, 2014 Report Share Posted March 31, 2014 That's a real bummer Rup, what can I say, shooting ground is never easy to come by in the first place, was looking forward to it as always, let's hope some other suitable ground can be found in the west country in the near future, must be something out there? ATB mate Tony. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sako 75 .243 Posted March 31, 2014 Report Share Posted March 31, 2014 Oaken That's a real shame!..keep your chin me old mate! keep on keeping on! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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