Open shoot in midlands.

Tackleberrywho

Facilities for the Range

• 50 Bay sheltered firing line with targets at 50, 100, 200 and 300 meters.
• 100 to 600 yard range with Target Butts system.
• 800, 900, 1,000 yard range with Target Butts system.
• Pistol Range from 10 to 25 meters.
• Sporting Clay Pigeon.

Facilities for Visitors

• Wheelchair accessable shooting bays.
• Wheelchair accessable toilets.
• Competency Courses.
• Technical Advice on all aspects of Firearms.
• Advice on Licensing.
• Shooting accessories available for purchase.

BELOWaverageIQ

Tackleberrywho wrote: »

Facilities for the Range

• 50 Bay sheltered firing line with targets at 50, 100, 200 and 300 meters.
• 100 to 600 yard range with Target Butts system.
• 800, 900, 1,000 yard range with Target Butts system.
• Pistol Range from 10 to 25 meters.
• Sporting Clay Pigeon.

Facilities for Visitors

• Wheelchair accessable shooting bays.
• Wheelchair accessable toilets.
• Competency Courses.
• Technical Advice on all aspects of Firearms.
• Advice on Licensing.
• Shooting accessories available for purchase.

Range it Tack next time your there, the figures Clive posted are spot on.
the 200 is definitly 200 yrds and the 300 is definitly 300 mtrs

Tackleberrywho

BELOWaverageIQ wrote: »

Range it Tack next time your there, the figures Clive posted are spot on.
the 200 is definitly 200 yrds and the 300 is definitly 300 mtrs

The info I gave was from the website, today and yesterday.

Although the enclosed Range has not moved the backstops have been changed around in the past few years as the Windmill was constructed and progressed.

I have never used a range finder on it so I can't prove or disprove what the Official range is.

I will say that it was measured originally with a Tape not a range finder.(although they checked with a range finder.Most range finders are +/- m or yard accuracy only calibrated)

BELOWaverageIQ

Tackleberrywho wrote: »

The info I gave was from the website, today and yesterday.

Although the enclosed Range has not moved the backstops have been changed around in the past few years as the Windmill was constructed and progressed.

I have never used a range finder on it so I can't prove or disprove what the Official range is.

I will say that it was measured originally with a Tape not a range finder.(although they checked with a range finder.Most range finders are +/- m or yard accuracy only calibrated)

Ill see you up there next sunday and we will ''pace out'' the fu(kers):D


Actually, do you know what. its a lovely day outside,,,, what the fek are we doing indoors on a computer..., im off out to flatten a few greys!

Tackleberrywho

BELOWaverageIQ wrote: »

Ill see you up there next sunday and we will ''pace out'' the fu(kers):D


Actually, do you know what. its a lovely day outside,,,, what the fek are we doing indoors on a computer..., im off out to flatten a few greys!

Dev11 finishes work@ 2pm and we are off out after similar

Happy Hunting !

mixerbarcoe

just wondering is this open to spectators was thinking of heading up on sunday to have a look..

Cass

Of course. :cool:

Tackleberrywho

mixerbarcoe wrote: »

just wondering is this open to spectators was thinking of heading up on sunday to have a look..

Carpool with Clivej!

It wasn't me!

Ezridax wrote: »

Of course. :cool:

Awesome, got a Tullamore native from DURC to show around the place. (Hint: You might have a potential member there. )

mixerbarcoe

Tackleberrywho wrote: »

Carpool with Clivej!

i was always told never take lifts off of strangers haha.. ah no good idea der tack but if i am going ill prob have the gf with me she been nagging about going off for a drive on sundays so it will kill 2 birds with the one stone haha ...

Cass

Okay the full details are up on the MNSCI website. Including the targets being used. All futher shoots of this nature will fall under the new title of S.T.A.G.S. (get it, stags - ............................... i'll get my coat. )

Tackleberrywho

Don't forget Clocks go forward Sat night.

So get tpo be early as you will be up an hour early

dev110

Just got a few extra details off Jim about the shoot.
I is going to be great craic and I think could be abit tricky with the 3 second exposure! (Ezridax will know what I mean )

Can't wait now for the laugh and the chat.

PS bring sun cream :D

Cass

I don't know what you mean.














Its not like i was over during the week, rechecking zero, sneaking a look at the targets or anything.

dev110

Ezridax wrote: »

I don't know what you mean.

Its not like i was over during the week, rechecking zero, sneaking a look at the targets or anything.

Ezri I would even had implied that till you said it

It's gonna be a great comp and will be loads of fun acquiring the target

Tackleberrywho

I can't wait, hope the weather holds.

Been beautiful the last few days while I was cooped up in work

poulo6.5

Tackleberrywho wrote: »

I can't wait, hope the weather holds.

Been beautiful the last few days while I was cooped up in work

Always the way.
The sun beating down the door when working.
Looming forward to shoot on Sunday now.

Comeraghshooter

Hey lads

I'm going to be up in Offaly this weekend and was thinking about going to the shoot on Sunday.
I'm not a member so is it possible to just go as a spectator and if so what are the rules??

Thanks
CS

bunny shooter

Bring your rifle/s, licence/s for same and insurance eg IFA,CAI or NARGC and you can shoot in competition too

If you are a spectator advise lads/ladies in office and I'm sure you'll get a guided tour

Comeraghshooter

bunny shooter wrote: »

Bring your rifle/s, licence/s for same and insurance eg IFA,CAI or NARGC and you can shoot in competition too

If you are a spectator advise lads/ladies in office and I'm sure you'll get a guided tour

Thanks Bunny Shooter,
I wont be able to bring my rifle this time so im just going to go for a look.
So is it just a case of turning up and walking into the event.
I presume you bring your own hearing protection?

Sorry for all the questions just haven't been to an event like this before.

Tackleberrywho

Comeraghshooter wrote: »

Thanks Bunny Shooter,
I wont be able to bring my rifle this time so im just going to go for a look.
So is it just a case of turning up and walking into the event.
I presume you bring your own hearing protection?

Sorry for all the questions just haven't been to an event like this before.

There is a "limited" amount of hearing protection for visitors.

I would always bring your own, and would always tell others to bring theres.

If you want to visit pistol range also Bring SAFETY glasses

The Big Fella

Would a 1.5 inch group at a hundred win the comp lads? Whats first prize?

clivej

The Big Fella wrote: »

Would a 1.5 inch group at a hundred win the comp lads? Whats first prize?

Yes if everyone else shots 1.75 groups

Kudos and momento plack/plate for all prizes last time out

The Big Fella

Well it will be me first time shooting in the range if I go. Can you shoot any type of .223 ammo you want?

bunny shooter

Comeraghshooter wrote: »

Thanks Bunny Shooter

No bother lad, I was in your position once too don't forget

Comeraghshooter wrote: »

I wont be able to bring my rifle this time so im just going to go for a look.

No hassle there just thought you weren't aware you could if you wanted to

Comeraghshooter wrote: »

So is it just a case of turning up and walking into the event.

Yes, except report to the club house first and tell them you're a visitor and you'd like to see the competition.

Comeraghshooter wrote: »

I presume you bring your own hearing protection?

If you have it, bring it

Comeraghshooter wrote: »

Sorry for all the questions just haven't been to an event like this before.

Ask away anything I can't answer I'll direct you to someone who can, except Tacwho as he talks a lot of ****e :P

Cass

The Big Fella wrote: »

Can you shoot any type of .223 ammo you want?

Yes.

Tackleberrywho

The Big Fella wrote: »

Would a 1.5 inch group at a hundred win the comp lads? Whats first prize?

Did you mean 0.5" or 1.5"

From my experience at the last shoot, keeping cool and relaxed is most important.

Several of us made simple mistakes, dropping rounds, pulling shots etc.

I myself fired at a deer target before it turned (premature e***ulation )

Which messed up an otherwise good score.
The last comp was won by a .243, but that shooter was a very experienced and competent shooter.

dev110

The Big Fella wrote: »

Would a 1.5 inch group at a hundred win the comp lads? Whats first prize?

Don't worry about groups as I say most of us will be lucky to get a shot away.

3 second window to acquire target from a possible 4/5 and shoot.

I think it will be a tricky comp

clivej

BunnyShooter try and bring something that shoots straight this time will ya, or at least shoots where you aim it. And no not the shotgun. :p:p

It wasn't me!

I reckon bunny's Enfield would be a cracker for this. Brilliant fun too. Nothing faster than open sights for target acquisition. Red dot would be a perfect balance.