Handbrake Posted January 4, 2020 Report Share Posted January 4, 2020 I am a F Open shooter from Country Victoria (originally an Essex boy and London worker). My club uses 3 electronic targets with mounds at 300, 500 and 600 yards. We have a regular club shoot on Saturdays with a break during the hot Summer. During the competition season, we also run development and practice days most Wednesdays. Additionally we have Pennant, Long distance up to 1000yards, OPMs with other clubs and obviously State Queens. I am seriously contemplating coming back to the UK permanently or for 6 months at a time (competition season in the UK) to spend more time with family. Location is not a major issue as my family is spread over various parts of the country but I do want to shoot regularly without too long a drive and hopefully with electronic targets. I did not shoot when I lived in the UK so my knowledge of ranges is pretty much by reputation and some advice from Mik at Dolphin. Bisley and Diggle are obviously on the list and I would be grateful for the benefit of the forum’s experience and suggestions on any other ranges Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popsbengo Posted January 4, 2020 Report Share Posted January 4, 2020 Unless you have some overseas credentials to use and they are acceptable on an ongoing 'open' basis, you need to join a target shooting club or the NRA (or both) to access ranges. A Safe Shooters Certification Card (SCC) is a must for any MoD range or Bisley. You will get one of these from your club when they confirm you have sufficient skill and knowledge. Not many ranges have electronic targets - you've identified the two most obvious (and best) ones. Bisley is ace. I recommend joining the NRA so you can book as an individual. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Kipper Posted January 18, 2020 Report Share Posted January 18, 2020 My club is located in Fife and shoots at 500yrds on electronic targets Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Gun Pimp Posted January 18, 2020 Report Share Posted January 18, 2020 On 1/4/2020 at 2:09 AM, Handbrake said: I am a F Open shooter from Country Victoria (originally an Essex boy and London worker). My club uses 3 electronic targets with mounds at 300, 500 and 600 yards. We have a regular club shoot on Saturdays with a break during the hot Summer. During the competition season, we also run development and practice days most Wednesdays. Additionally we have Pennant, Long distance up to 1000yards, OPMs with other clubs and obviously State Queens. I am seriously contemplating coming back to the UK permanently or for 6 months at a time (competition season in the UK) to spend more time with family. Location is not a major issue as my family is spread over various parts of the country but I do want to shoot regularly without too long a drive and hopefully with electronic targets. I did not shoot when I lived in the UK so my knowledge of ranges is pretty much by reputation and some advice from Mik at Dolphin. Bisley and Diggle are obviously on the list and I would be grateful for the benefit of the forum’s experience and suggestions on any other ranges If you are interested in Diggle (10 miles NE of Manchester) we shoot TR/F Class twice per month at all distances from 300 to 1000 yds using electronic targets. No SSC needed. PM me (Membership Sec) if you want more info. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Handbrake Posted January 19, 2020 Author Report Share Posted January 19, 2020 Thanks for that - I have already been in contact with Vince Bottomley but had to postpone my trip until February or March this year. I’ Make contact again when I have booked flights and will probably fly into Manchester and see Diggle on the way down to the Mexicans. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Handbrake Posted January 19, 2020 Author Report Share Posted January 19, 2020 4 hours ago, Kipper said: My club is located in Fife and shoots at 500yrds on electronic targets Thanks, Kipper can you send me any contact details, email website etc .? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kipper Posted January 19, 2020 Report Share Posted January 19, 2020 https://www.fkbrc.org.uk/about Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Handbrake Posted September 15, 2022 Author Report Share Posted September 15, 2022 Hi Kipper, Covid has a lot to answer!! At long last planes are flying, restrictions are negligible so my long overdue visit to the UK to visit my elderly mother and family is back on arriving 21/09. I won’t be bringing any shooting kit as I have to get back to Australia in the second week of October. It is still my intention to get to Diggle and hopefully to Blair Atholl to so how you guys are set up. Do you shoot have any shoots on last week of September or beginning of October? best regards, Neal Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jcampbellsmith Posted September 15, 2022 Report Share Posted September 15, 2022 http://www.westatholl.org.uk/ https://www.diggleranges.com/calendars/ Regards JCS Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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