meles meles Posted September 28, 2020 Report Share Posted September 28, 2020 So, a civilian who has in a former incarnation completed the 'sniper progression of training' is good to go then? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John MH Posted September 28, 2020 Report Share Posted September 28, 2020 1 hour ago, meles meles said: So, a civilian who has in a former incarnation completed the 'sniper progression of training' is good to go then? Er, no would be my guess. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roy W Posted September 28, 2020 Report Share Posted September 28, 2020 2 hours ago, meles meles said: So, a civilian who has in a former incarnation completed the 'sniper progression of training' is good to go then? There are probably as many of them in the 'civvy' shooting world as there are 'second men on the balcony'.......................... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Private Marker Posted October 9, 2020 Report Share Posted October 9, 2020 On 9/17/2020 at 8:42 PM, Webley said: Being over the HME limit at Bisley means you have to jump through extra hoops to shoot. Anything over 4500J or 3319ft lb is classed as high muzzle energy there. Over 7000J is banned. You have to zero before you shoot, each day you shoot, while under the supervision of a HME qualified RCO. The Butt marker needs to be made aware that you are using something with HME so they wear extra PPE due to the splash. Matt Some butt markers already wear PPE then again some wear none at all..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nCognitos Posted June 2, 2021 Report Share Posted June 2, 2021 Bit of an old thread but I asked and was told .338 are banned because of the proximity to Farnborough Airport, the danger to aircraft on final approach that cross directly over Stickledown and the specific ricochet characteristics of that calibre. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Private Marker Posted June 2, 2021 Report Share Posted June 2, 2021 Interesting. I didn't know or think of that. I guess I am still learning. Just like on Stix targets 36 and 37 are 'restricted' by the flag poles at 1200 yds. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
20series Posted June 2, 2021 Report Share Posted June 2, 2021 My understanding (I might be wrong ...but ) The origins of the Shooters Safety card and HME zeroing etc for MoD ranges dates back to the introduction of the L115 .338 AI rifle to the army when some muppet put a round over the bank into Lightwater.. like I said possibly just jungle telegraph Alan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nCognitos Posted June 2, 2021 Report Share Posted June 2, 2021 3 hours ago, 20series said: My understanding (I might be wrong ...but ) The origins of the Shooters Safety card and HME zeroing etc for MoD ranges dates back to the introduction of the L115 .338 AI rifle to the army when some muppet put a round over the bank into Lightwater.. like I said possibly just jungle telegraph Alan I heard that as well but I also heard it was a 7.62 round. Lots of rumours running about. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martin_b Posted August 23, 2021 Author Report Share Posted August 23, 2021 Well covid has slowed the process down a little but ive now rationalized my rifle collection, and I've got a HME course/talk booked with an NRA instructor on the 11 september. Once thats out of the way I'll put in for a variation. Im still undecided about calibre, 300 winmag, 300PRC, etc.. but one question I'd like to ask is do you think it will be OK mounting a magnum action in a bedded laminate stock? Ive got a GRS hybrid for my 6.5cm and I get on well with that, plus as an old bloke from a game shooting background I much prefer the look of "wood" over "tactical" rifles. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geek Posted August 24, 2021 Report Share Posted August 24, 2021 On 9/28/2020 at 7:38 PM, Roy W said: There are probably as many of them in the 'civvy' shooting world as there are 'second men on the balcony'.......................... Very good quote. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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