Ronin Posted July 25, 2020 Report Share Posted July 25, 2020 Just back from the first competition of the Send it Series at Gardner Guns new venue - the 2K Range at Eskdalemuir The Range is superbly laid out with steel targetry with some electronic markers out to 2000 metres Each target area has well graded sand berm so spotting misses is possible (and allows correction) Wind flags are dotted around the range that help to gauge windage correction The Range is superb The competition today provided thirty plus competitors, eight stages of Precision Rifle Shooting from various props, out to 700 plus meters in stress inducing timed competition The courses of fire were testing to all levels of ability and very well run by Gardner’s RCO’s, markers and spotting staff - it was very well run from the start with lunch ans breakfast provided within the very reasonable entrance fee It was great to see many friends from previous competitions and in a very friendly non egotistical environment Well done to Dan Owens who won the open Comp and Billie and Anna two junior shooters who won the 22 (Little SIS ) event with joint scores of 66 (ex 68) - it was Anna’s first ever competition too Thoroughly enjoyable event Well Done ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ColinBR Posted July 25, 2020 Report Share Posted July 25, 2020 Just looked to see how far this was away from me. Only an hours drive that makes things easier for sure. Thing is I only currently shoot 22lr and now looking into CF (have a. 223 on my licence to obtain a rifle) Would someone like myself be welcome to gain experience from such an event or would I be better off trying something else before jumping in? I'm not new to shooting and used go compete in 22lr prone shooting in my teens and have some experience with CF. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronin Posted July 25, 2020 Author Report Share Posted July 25, 2020 You would be made very welcome Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ColinBR Posted July 25, 2020 Report Share Posted July 25, 2020 Thanks Ronin I'm looking at putting a Tikka CTR stainless. 223 into a GRS Bifrost stock with a 1 in 8 twist. I would also be keen to know what the Little Sis event was about Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mike h Posted July 25, 2020 Report Share Posted July 25, 2020 im just back for gardners what a great day range layout is excellent and cant wait to go again in spetember Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronin Posted July 25, 2020 Author Report Share Posted July 25, 2020 Little Send it Series is 22RF using same stage props (where one shoots from ) and same time limits but with targets appropriate for 22RF distance (out to 100 mtrs ) Just as challenging Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brave Echo niner Posted July 25, 2020 Report Share Posted July 25, 2020 For those not on Facebook, here are the final results! I believe an official write up is underway! Well done to all those shooting, it was a very enjoyable day with a challenging set of stages. Huge thanks to Marc, Helen and everyone else who helped make the day possible. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MJR Posted July 26, 2020 Report Share Posted July 26, 2020 The competition was a well run and more importantly a safe event. The weather was poor first thing so the start was a little delayed with light drizzle for the morning giving way to better weather in the afternoon. The venue is impressive and its obvious there's been a serious amount of hard work and forethought put into the range. The competition was shot over 8 stages with RCO, spotter and marker for each stage with the RCO giving targetry, time limit and safety brief on each stage with a clear Hit or Miss given on each shot - well done to those individuals, it makes a huge difference to the shooters. The targets were robust and each with a good backstop that was 'dumb' when damp but gave good feedback once they started to dry out. All the distances were sensible with the shorter range targets used for the more difficult multi positional stages, my particular favourite being an UKD stage consisting of three targets spaced around a hillside - a very well thought out stage. The image below shows the range with targetry out to 2000mtr. The berm on the far left is the 1000yd F class target and there is also a moving target in the centre of the range just to the left of the access road. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popsbengo Posted July 26, 2020 Report Share Posted July 26, 2020 Brill, can't wait to get there in a few weeks time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
baldie Posted July 27, 2020 Report Share Posted July 27, 2020 Congrats to Dan using an AI with a Valkyrie barrel. In fact, 5 out of the top ten were built/barrelled here. Nice to see Andy's new gun doing so well too, he's put a lot a thought into that, and I will be having a plink with it when I see you buddy..😀 This unfortunately clashed with a CSR date for me, but certainly looks a fun place, and no doubt worth a visit in the future. Its also SO nice to see a range report from ranges that are open, without limitless restrictions again. Great stuff. 😎 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronin Posted July 27, 2020 Author Report Share Posted July 27, 2020 I’ve just done a tot up and five of the top ten used rifles I’ve re barrelled or made 😄 Good to see an even split Dave Always welcome to have a try with the “dark side” 👍🏻 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
No i deer Posted August 17, 2020 Report Share Posted August 17, 2020 Well done Andy 👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronin Posted September 2, 2020 Author Report Share Posted September 2, 2020 Cheers Neil looking forward to the next Comp in October I hear the lads on the long range Comp last week had a good time and many impressed with the new range Best in the UK was one comment - which must be good to hear for the owners and all staff who have worked so hard at making it what it is Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ColinBR Posted September 3, 2020 Report Share Posted September 3, 2020 Just contacted Helen at Gardners gun to see about becoming a member there. Really quick in replying and as helpful as can be. Looking forward to trying out the ranges over the next couple of months Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
baldie Posted September 5, 2020 Report Share Posted September 5, 2020 You won't be disappointed. We went last weekend, and I was astounded at the place. There really is no other range in the UK with facilities like this one, and what's there is just the start. Thank God its in the North. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gazzarM1 Posted September 5, 2020 Report Share Posted September 5, 2020 Absolutely stunning place....went a few weeks ago and bloody glad it is up North too...Helpful hint ,drop off at Penrith on the way up And about a half mile off the M6 on the left on the way into town there is a country food store/cafe called Cranston’s ...pies sausage rolls bacon and sausage barns /sandwiches and breakfasts all top notch grub at non motorway prices. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kipper Posted September 19, 2020 Report Share Posted September 19, 2020 On 9/3/2020 at 7:58 PM, ColinBR said: Just contacted Helen at Gardners gun to see about becoming a member there. Really quick in replying and as helpful as can be. Looking forward to trying out the ranges over the next couple of months I'm heading for my first time in November Colin. If your there that day your welcome to use my .223 or .308 on the day, although the .223 is a work in progress. Drop me a pm if so Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
meles meles Posted September 27, 2020 Report Share Posted September 27, 2020 Yes, a superb range and run by a great guy. There are ten positions in the firing point, with windows that can be opened selectively for either bench rested or prone shooting. Observation ports for spotters too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John MH Posted September 27, 2020 Report Share Posted September 27, 2020 Looks good, is there an outdoor firing point. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
meles meles Posted September 27, 2020 Report Share Posted September 27, 2020 Not on that particular range, at the moment, but we think there are things afoot for the future. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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