lee w 118 Posted February 11, 2017 Report Share Posted February 11, 2017 Went to the show sat afternoon not many there I must say,had a gander at phoenix bipod well impressed, seen a few old muckas and new friends .met up with Darrell ie ,foxing tonight . Had a good crack and it was nice to meet like minded people.and of course I met Chink Eastwood aka jockey,on ukv current leader on 600y bench rest. Good day and plesant company.thanks lads Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brillo Posted February 11, 2017 Report Share Posted February 11, 2017 I went on Friday. Got there early. Just as well. By 11.00 it was heaving. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bradders Posted February 11, 2017 Report Share Posted February 11, 2017 Didn't go, recovering from eye surgery From what I've heard, it doesn't sound like I've missed too much Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lee w 118 Posted February 11, 2017 Author Report Share Posted February 11, 2017 Didn't go, recovering from eye surgery From what I've heard, it doesn't sound like I've missed too much You could of come bradders and we would have a chat about those coppers you had hanging of your arse in trump land. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bradders Posted February 11, 2017 Report Share Posted February 11, 2017 Afraid not Lee, Spent the last couple of days like this Because I had this I bet you're cringing about now, aren't you? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lee w 118 Posted February 11, 2017 Author Report Share Posted February 11, 2017 Afraid not Lee, Spent the last couple of days like this Because I had this I bet you're cringing about now, aren't you? I didn't know you were an extra in pirates of the Caribbean. On a serious note mark what'sHappened to your mincer. Was it yank nipol or a gnat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lee w 118 Posted February 11, 2017 Author Report Share Posted February 11, 2017 Only joking mark ,hope you get well soon mate .miss your banter .Cheers lee Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bradders Posted February 11, 2017 Report Share Posted February 11, 2017 Only joking mark ,hope you get well soon mate .miss your banter .Cheers lee Thanks, spending the weekend in the warmth There's only so much poking around in the eye with a needle and scalpel a man can take Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
6.5Grendel Posted February 11, 2017 Report Share Posted February 11, 2017 Didn't go, recovering from eye surgery From what I've heard, it doesn't sound like I've missed too much I wasn't overly impressed ....if you shoot scattergun there was a lot to see.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrCetrizine Posted February 11, 2017 Report Share Posted February 11, 2017 I go every year and say every year that it wasn't as good as last year and I'll not go again. This year was no different. I may even actually not go next year, especially as the much better northern shooting show is in May when it's warm. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saferider Posted February 11, 2017 Report Share Posted February 11, 2017 Not overly impressed at all within years show, I think the organisers are squeezing the exhibitors too hard so nobody seems to be able to offer any sort of meaningful discount or have got to actually increase prices. Just my opinion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dorg Posted February 11, 2017 Report Share Posted February 11, 2017 We went today, if you are into rifles it's a sad place to be. No Brock and Norris, none of the smaller rifle builders, no vince or Laurie. I think I counted more sweet stalls in the rifle hall than rifle stalls. Having displayed there in previous years seeing the stalls that would be of interest deminish. I won,t bother next year and having spoken to several stall holders I know they won,t be there either. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lee w 118 Posted February 11, 2017 Author Report Share Posted February 11, 2017 Thanks, spending the weekend in the warmth There's only so much poking around in the eye with a needle and scalpel a man can take Went and had a look on schmidt & bender stand,had a natter with Greg off parrabellum, nice bloke Very plesant to deal with.Was not after much but enjoyed meeting new friends. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snakeman Posted February 11, 2017 Report Share Posted February 11, 2017 Afraid not Lee, Spent the last couple of days like this Because I had this I bet you're cringing about now, aren't you? Through the keyhole again, bradders? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tikka4Sika Posted February 12, 2017 Report Share Posted February 12, 2017 Afraid not Lee, Spent the last couple of days like this Because I had this I bet you're cringing about now, aren't you? I`d sue for facial disfigurement..........what? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grum87 Posted February 12, 2017 Report Share Posted February 12, 2017 We went today, if you are into rifles it's a sad place to be. No Brock and Norris, none of the smaller rifle builders, no vince or Laurie. I think I counted more sweet stalls in the rifle hall than rifle stalls. Having displayed there in previous years seeing the stalls that would be of interest deminish. I won,t bother next year and having spoken to several stall holders I know they won,t be there either. Being fair, that fudge stall behind the AI stand did some farking banging fudge. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simonl Posted February 13, 2017 Report Share Posted February 13, 2017 Banging fudge ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brillo Posted February 13, 2017 Report Share Posted February 13, 2017 I tend to agree with Dorg. Disappointed that Joe wasn't there with his stocks. I was hoping to see some nice shiny actions and some examples of custom F Class rifles etc and maybe a chat with Vince and Laurie on the Target Shooter stand but there was some else in the advertised location. So, the program was incorrect and the only one showing custom rifles, that I found, was DCR. Had a chat with Dave on the AI stand, but that was about it. Made the mistake of visiting Hall 1 with all those pastries on display. My wife has me on the Atkins diet so it was mental torture Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grum87 Posted February 13, 2017 Report Share Posted February 13, 2017 On the food and drink note, did anyone stop by the stall selling liqueurs and whiskies just to the left in the passage way between halls by the front door? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dave thorniley Posted February 13, 2017 Report Share Posted February 13, 2017 yep I did grum, bought 3 bottles of blackcurrent slo gin, a whiskey one, and a ginger whiskey, awesome sadly one bottle empty now, and making headway,s into the other one, but on another note a lot of people moaning about the show, I went with my friend and enjoyed it as a boys day out its not perfect but its better than nothing I had a great time, met and chatted with old friends, bought what I went for then back on the road home after dinner, the only thing what does my head in, is why do people take their dogs with them dave. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
baldie Posted February 13, 2017 Report Share Posted February 13, 2017 I tend to agree with Dorg. Disappointed that Joe wasn't there with his stocks. I was hoping to see some nice shiny actions and some examples of custom F Class rifles etc and maybe a chat with Vince and Laurie on the Target Shooter stand but there was some else in the advertised location. So, the program was incorrect and the only one showing custom rifles, that I found, was DCR. Had a chat with Dave on the AI stand, but that was about it. Made the mistake of visiting Hall 1 with all those pastries on display. My wife has me on the Atkins diet so it was mental torture You want to give over with that diet....I seriously didn't recognise you Mark. My apologies to everyone who called, and found I'd had to retire...i,m in bed with flu and a a chest infection. After last years pneumonia, its a bit worrying. I saw nothing of the show, but it struck me as very quiet indeed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Breacher Posted February 13, 2017 Report Share Posted February 13, 2017 On the food and drink note, did anyone stop by the stall selling liqueurs and whiskies just to the left in the passage way between halls by the front door? Got a bottle from them last year after a few free tasters. Whisky infused with sloe or something similar ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grum87 Posted February 13, 2017 Report Share Posted February 13, 2017 That's the one, 'Bruadar', amongst other stuff, sloe gin, bramble gin, etc, aswell as blends and single malts. I only ask as it was my work's stall I am largely responsible for most of the liqueur development, and solely responsible for the day to day manufacture and blending of the liqueurs and blended whiskies. The guys said they had a good show, couple of thousand up on last years takings. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Breacher Posted February 13, 2017 Report Share Posted February 13, 2017 That's the one, 'Bruadar', amongst other stuff, sloe gin, bramble gin, etc, aswell as blends and single malts. I only ask as it was my work's stall I am largely responsible for most of the liqueur development, and solely responsible for the day to day manufacture and blending of the liqueurs and blended whiskies. The guys said they had a good show, couple of thousand up on last years takings. Nice stuff but much more potent than you would think. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grum87 Posted February 13, 2017 Report Share Posted February 13, 2017 22% and all that sweet stuff catches up with you We used to offer a ginger liqueur at 48.5% which was just utterly batsh*t crazy. As production staff we usually get stuck at base, so it was nice to wander past the stall while at the show and hear everyone being very complimentary about products we put our heart and sole into on a daily basis. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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