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Sikamick · 2008-08-17 19:56:21

DTSC members and guests had an other great day on the Mid-Lands Rifle Range. We got to shoot Lee Enfields MK4 .303, Swedish Mausers 6.5x55 and a rare Portuguese 1904 - 7.92 Mauser. A special thanks to Johnpaul,Tony,Cris, Mary and Jim Griffin and all the Staff. Michael O'Connor Secretary to Dublin Target Sports Club and…

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DTSC members and guests had an other great day on the Mid-Lands Rifle Range.

We got to shoot Lee Enfields MK4 .303, Swedish Mausers 6.5x55 and a rare Portuguese 1904 - 7.92 Mauser.

A special thanks to Johnpaul,Tony,Cris, Mary and Jim Griffin and all the Staff.

Michael O'Connor
Secretary to Dublin Target Sports Club
and Vintage Classic Rifle Association of Ireland.

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#2 17-08-2008 9:43pm
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Sikamick wrote: »

DTSC members and guests had an other great day on the Mid-Lands Rifle Range.

We got to shoot Lee Enfields MK4 .303, Swedish Mausers 6.5x55 and a rare Portuguese 1904 - 7.92 Mauser.

A special thanks to Johnpaul,Tony,Cris, Mary and Jim Griffin and all the Staff.

Michael O'Connor
Secretary to Dublin Target Sports Club
and Vintage Classic Rifle Association of Ireland.

What is the Vintage Classic Rifle Association of Ireland? Name sounds good.:)

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#3 17-08-2008 10:31pm
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Red Renard

The Vintage Classic Rifle Association of Ireland was formed and constituted today by a group of people that have a true interest in the sports of Classic Rifles and pistol.

The Committee is in place and all I can say is watch this space.

We have two Authorized ranges to shoot on and are open to anyone that would like to do this sport.

If you are interested PM and I will send on the details.

Sikamick

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#4 19-08-2008 10:14am
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Sikamick wrote: »

Red Renard

The Vintage Classic Rifle Association of Ireland was formed and constituted today by a group of people that have a true interest in the sports of Classic Rifles and pistol.

The Committee is in place and all I can say is watch this space.

We have two Authorized ranges to shoot on and are open to anyone that would like to do this sport.

If you are interested PM and I will send on the details.

Sikamick

Good onya mate but it's like what the V bull said, no interest it appears.
Politics of sport in this country is a killer, like the national anthem or flag for that matter if you don't stand togeather behind it full square it's
a dead non starter. Zip up tent and move on.:(

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#5 19-08-2008 10:32am
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Red Renard you could not be more wrong, I have had a great response. We are only officially formed since Sunday the 17th and there is a lot of paper work to be done.

I would not take any forum as being a full representation of interest, just look at the number of replies on the NTSA thread as against the amount of people that have viewed.

I would hope that this Association is not going to become another political football, it should be noted that classic rifle has a massive fun element to it. I will be adding some photos from the Classic Rifle Shoot on Sunday.

Michael O'Connor
Secretary to The Vintage Classic Rifle Association of Ireland
Also Secretary to Dublin Target Sports Club.

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#6 19-08-2008 10:56am
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Sikamick wrote: »

I would not take any forum as being a full representation of interest, just look at the number of replies on the NTSA thread as against the amount of people that have viewed.

Agreed. I think a lot of people were expecting a hissy fit or something, and thankfully we've disappointed them by actually talking about sporting issues.

I would hope that this Association is not going to become another political football. I will be adding some photos from the Classic Rifle Shoot on Sunday.

As a fairly well-known sports reporter once told me, once you get above the club level in any sport in Ireland, everything turns to faecal matter pretty quickly. So focus on the sport and try to avoid the politics as much as possible is my advice (and if I could learn to take it myself, I'd be happier). Stick to doing the admin the sport needs when it needs it and you tend to get a lean and useful setup as a reward.
Good luck with it Mick...

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#7 19-08-2008 11:08am
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just look at the number of replies on the NTSA thread as against the amount of people that have viewed

Sikamick wrote:

Just look at the numbers for this beauty, point taken. Can you provide
regular updates for the VCRAI ?:) Good onya.

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#8 19-08-2008 1:52pm
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J & J Swedish Mauser

Mick & Lee Enfield

Down the Range Mid-Lands

Down the Line

http://boards.ie/vbulletin/attachment.php?attachmentid=61677&stc=1&d=1219150277

http://boards.ie/vbulletin/attachment.php?attachmentid=61678&stc=1&d=1219151147

http://boards.ie/vbulletin/attachment.php?attachmentid=61679&stc=1&d=1219151463

http://boards.ie/vbulletin/attachment.php?attachmentid=61680&stc=1&d=1219151950

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#9 19-08-2008 10:01pm
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Fair play to you I think its a fantatastic idea, I know one or two people very interested in getting such a rifle and I will definitly send them your way if they do.

I hope to hear the results of your first competition soon!

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#10 19-08-2008 10:14pm
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Wouldn't mind having a FN FAL for that, or M1A/M14:)

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#11 20-08-2008 12:32pm
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Sikamick wrote: »

We got to shoot Lee Enfields MK4 .303, Swedish Mausers 6.5x55 and a rare Portuguese 1904 - 7.92 Mauser.

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Note Jonty, The Vintage Classic Rifle Association of Ireland is primarily for bolt action full bore service rifle and pistol.

Michael O'Connor
Secretary to Vintage Classic Rifle Association of Ireland.
and Dublin Target Sports Club

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#12 20-08-2008 6:34pm
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Sikamick wrote: »

Sikamick wrote: »

We got to shoot Lee Enfields MK4 .303, Swedish Mausers 6.5x55 and a rare Portuguese 1904 - 7.92 Mauser.

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Note Jonty, The Vintage Classic Rifle Association of Ireland is primarily for bolt action full bore service rifle and pistol.

Michael O'Connor
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and Dublin Target Sports Club

In that case a 1906 Springfield!!

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#13 20-08-2008 7:27pm
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Oooh this is very interesting. Would love to get some info on this!

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#14 20-08-2008 10:03pm
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Would a Steyr SSG 69 be allowed?

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#15 20-08-2008 11:02pm
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DTSC oldest member of 80 years shot this rifle with the Target Sights and was getting V Bulls.

The Picture is of JP shooting the same Classic Swedish Mauser.

https://us.v-cdn.net/6034073/uploads/attachments/58175/61798.jpg

Michael O'Connor
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Also Secretary to Dublin Target Sports Club.

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#16 21-08-2008 5:55pm
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So, would there be a place for a Webley Mk VI?

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#17 22-08-2008 1:16pm
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civdef wrote: »

So, would there be a place for a Webley Mk VI?

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Red Renard wrote: »

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This is a beautiful service pistol and once it would come in under the criteria of age/Vintage Classic I don't see why not, but I will ask the members that are better up on this than me about it.

Michael O'Connor
Secretary to The Vintage Classic Rifle Association of Ireland
also Secretary to Dublin Target Sports Club.
Sikamick

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#19 22-08-2008 9:02pm
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There's always a place for a Webley MKVI :D. Lovely revolvers the Webleys, Dont know if you can get ammo for the .455", but managed to shoot the .38" a while back. Yes! something else for the must have list.

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#20 22-08-2008 9:52pm
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http://www.saaaca.org.za/links/mausers.htm

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#21 25-08-2008 6:46pm
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This is the Logo for The Vintage Classic Rifle Association of Ireland, see attachment.

More Info on the way,Competition coming soon.

Michael O'Connor
Secretary to The Vintage Classic Rifle Association of Ireland

http://boards.ie/vbulletin/attachment.php?attachmentid=61994&stc=1&d=1219686250

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Sikamick wrote: »

This is the Logo for The Vintage Classic Rifle Association of Ireland, see attachment.

More Info on the way,Competition coming soon.

Michael O'Connor
Secretary to The Vintage Classic Rifle Association of Ireland

http://boards.ie/vbulletin/attachment.php?attachmentid=61994&stc=1&d=1219686250

Are you excepting membership fees . Have you to be in a club to join
Where is the range. How much for the year?

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#23 27-08-2008 6:33pm
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Delighted to hear that such a club has been formed, iv'e allways had a passing interest in old rifles,well done and good luck, enjoy.

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#24 27-08-2008 9:32pm
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Sizemore wrote: »

Are you excepting membership fees . Have you to be in a club to join
Where is the range. How much for the year?

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If you PM me your e-mail address and I will forward you full details.

Michael O'Connor
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#25 29-08-2008 4:08pm
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Wheres your range.

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#26 29-08-2008 5:55pm
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paddyenfield303 wrote: »

Wheres your range.

We have the use of the Mid-lands Range and DTSC range.

Michael O'Connor
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#27 30-08-2008 6:31pm
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Sikamick wrote: »

We have the use of the Mid-lands Range and DTSC range.

Michael O'Connor
Secretary to The Vintage Classic Rifle Association of Ireland

I heard of the midlands range whos dtsc

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paddyenfield303 wrote: »

I heard of the midlands range whos dtsc

Dublin Target Sports Club

There's some information on the boards.ie wiki: http://wiki.boards.ie/wiki/Dublin_Target_Sports_Club

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#29 31-08-2008 3:02pm
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What are the chances of getting a license for the M1 Garand. Four friends and myself will join the VCRAI if the membership is not too pricy. Does membership of the VCRAI give good enough reason for the Garda to give out licences x4. I was told this type of rifle can get restricted is this true what does this mean? and being Ireland whats the cost.

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#31 31-08-2008 8:12pm
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Think I was chatting to one of your number today at salute, I was on my way out to the carpark with a Chassepot and a Martini .

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