chaz Posted December 3, 2022 Report Share Posted December 3, 2022 Hi folks, Has anyone any experience of using this range? It doesn't give details of the rules, but I'm presuming it will be common sense and a look at your FAC. Any constructive knowledge of experience is appreciated. Cheers Chaz. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popsbengo Posted December 3, 2022 Report Share Posted December 3, 2022 1 hour ago, chaz said: Hi folks, Has anyone any experience of using this range? It doesn't give details of the rules, but I'm presuming it will be common sense and a look at your FAC. Any constructive knowledge of experience is appreciated. Cheers Chaz. I use it now and again when I can't get outside. Mike's a great bloke, the facility is fine. He will probably want to watch you set up and get underway which is not unreasonable for a new customer. He usually leaves me to crack on. There's two tunnels side-by-side and it can be very loud so I recommend ear plugs as well as ear protectors. I take my own target faces so I can retrieve them at the end of the session. There's a table to set up on and the firing benches are solid and you can lay prone on the bench if preferred. The targets are CCTV monitored so easy to see fall of shot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scotch_egg Posted December 3, 2022 Report Share Posted December 3, 2022 Definitely take your own targets and I would probably recommend a roll of backing paper to cover the board for a fresh start. it’s a very relaxed environment and is a great facility to have access to. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popsbengo Posted December 3, 2022 Report Share Posted December 3, 2022 39 minutes ago, Scotch_egg said: Definitely take your own targets and I would probably recommend a roll of backing paper to cover the board for a fresh start. That's definitely a good call Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chaz Posted December 3, 2022 Author Report Share Posted December 3, 2022 Cheers folks. 👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chaz Posted December 4, 2022 Author Report Share Posted December 4, 2022 I usually use a roll of lining paper and attach my A4 targets or my stick on shoot N See. Can I control the auto target system?? As in move the targets back and forward electronically?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popsbengo Posted December 4, 2022 Report Share Posted December 4, 2022 2 hours ago, chaz said: I usually use a roll of lining paper and attach my A4 targets or my stick on shoot N See. Can I control the auto target system?? As in move the targets back and forward electronically?? As far as I know from my last visit (12 months ago) the targets are a walk above ground to the target shack and lower them down on frames, there is/was no target retrieval system Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chaz Posted December 4, 2022 Author Report Share Posted December 4, 2022 That's a shame. Thanks for the info. Chaz. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fivehole Posted December 5, 2022 Report Share Posted December 5, 2022 If you want your targets back you can wind them back up and retrieve them at the end of the session. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scotch_egg Posted December 5, 2022 Report Share Posted December 5, 2022 32 minutes ago, fivehole said: If you want your targets back you can wind them back up and retrieve them at the end of the session. Are they accessible without having to walk above ground now? It’s a while since I’ve been to the range. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popsbengo Posted December 5, 2022 Report Share Posted December 5, 2022 1 hour ago, Scotch_egg said: Are they accessible without having to walk above ground now? It’s a while since I’ve been to the range. unless things have changed very recently, no, it's still a walk to the shed and pull them up Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fivehole Posted December 5, 2022 Report Share Posted December 5, 2022 Yes , last time I went it was a walk across the top. I was just clarifying that you can retrieve them if you wish. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scotch_egg Posted December 5, 2022 Report Share Posted December 5, 2022 Always remember it’s per person per lane. so if two people share a tunnel for an hour both people will be charged the hourly rate. What is the rate now days? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chaz Posted December 6, 2022 Author Report Share Posted December 6, 2022 I think it's £20 per hour per lane. Would I be able to bring a family member as I'm disabled?? He just does the fetching and lifting. He wouldn't be shooting.? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popsbengo Posted December 6, 2022 Report Share Posted December 6, 2022 29 minutes ago, chaz said: I think it's £20 per hour per lane. Would I be able to bring a family member as I'm disabled?? He just does the fetching and lifting. He wouldn't be shooting.? can't see why not, give Mike a call, he's a fine chap Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chaz Posted December 6, 2022 Author Report Share Posted December 6, 2022 Yea, ultimately, I will need to call Mike. But it's always good to go in prepared. Just a shame you have to go back up ground to change targets.... Even a string on a wheel would be sufficient. And easy to use/maintain such a basic set up... I hope the target attachments/holding will hold my cardboard backing so I can attach 4 or even 6 different A4 size targets for load development purposes. I haven't got the equipment to whip up new loads equipment. No doubt owners of Wilson equipment and similar will do. .. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mick Kirkham Posted December 24, 2022 Report Share Posted December 24, 2022 I have been told that Mike can do me a DSC1 course. I need his email if anyone has it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chaz Posted December 24, 2022 Author Report Share Posted December 24, 2022 Here you go. Calton Moor Range, Calton Moor Farm, Swinscoe, Ashbourne, Derbyshire, DE6 2BU. 01538 308 697 / 07721 671 746 michael.dickinson2@btopenworld.com Cheers Chaz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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