CZ550Kevlar Posted July 23, 2011 Report Share Posted July 23, 2011 With all these ever increasing .17HMR claims and challenges being put up i have been giving serious thoughts to them. To this end i`m looking to go out to one of my fields and test some of them out, but then i thought what is the fun of that so i`m now thinking of organizing one day for a group to meet up with .17HMR`s put some targets up and see first hand what happens rather than using video cameras etc. If anyone is interested i think we should do it as i for one am intrigued. Vehicles are allowed on the field and it is cleared for .17HMR so closed licences aren`t left out, also there is a huge backstop some 30 metres high and 100 metres wide, I will also set fencing pins up along the 300 metres at 0 100 200 300 metres points with barricade tape on to give a wind indication but it shouldn't be too bad as the field i have in mind is flanked on 2 sides by trees which cut the wind down a lot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catweazle Posted July 23, 2011 Report Share Posted July 23, 2011 That sounds like fun Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Evil Elvis Posted July 23, 2011 Report Share Posted July 23, 2011 yep im in Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frenchieboy Posted July 24, 2011 Report Share Posted July 24, 2011 The interesting things always happen to bl00dy far away from me! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swiss.tony Posted July 24, 2011 Report Share Posted July 24, 2011 The interesting things always happen to bl00dy far away from me! tell me about it wood love a day down south but cost 100 quid in fuel shame like sound good day Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poontang Posted July 24, 2011 Report Share Posted July 24, 2011 Surely you northern monkeys can arrange your own day out? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swiss.tony Posted July 24, 2011 Report Share Posted July 24, 2011 Surely you northern monkeys can arrange your own day out? im sure we can but still be be nice to show ladys how shoot lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poontang Posted July 24, 2011 Report Share Posted July 24, 2011 im sure we can but still be be nice to show ladys how shoot lol Four of you sharing a car is only £25 each, if you and FB are up for it you'll only need two more. Come along now, no more lady type excuses Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swiss.tony Posted July 24, 2011 Report Share Posted July 24, 2011 Four of you sharing a car is only £25 each, if you and FB are up for it you'll only need two more. Come along now, no more lady type excuses ill see wat i can do fella Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martyn2233 Posted July 24, 2011 Report Share Posted July 24, 2011 (edited) ill see wat i can do fella i dont have hmr but will go to make up numbers and have a good day out swiss Edited July 24, 2011 by martyn2233 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyCM Posted July 24, 2011 Report Share Posted July 24, 2011 I'd love to join in, I think the .17hmr is a great 150 yard rabbit gun, although I promise to try really hard at 200 & 300 yards. We need a few dates & some definites. I'm happy to help with setup & stuff Cheers AndyCM Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swiss.tony Posted July 24, 2011 Report Share Posted July 24, 2011 i dont have hmr but will go to make up numbers and have a good day out swiss cool sounds a good day you can use mine mate ill stick a add up see if we can get one more Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SAVAGE HMR Posted July 24, 2011 Report Share Posted July 24, 2011 I dont want to hijack the thread but if anyone on this meet up takes any photos or videos, would you be so kind as to post them here -----------------------> Clicky Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mungler Posted July 24, 2011 Report Share Posted July 24, 2011 Yep, I'm in. Can we bring some big stuff as well? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bradders Posted July 24, 2011 Report Share Posted July 24, 2011 Not had the 17hmr long. It would be good to see what it can do. I'm in..... Bradders..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CZ550Kevlar Posted July 24, 2011 Author Report Share Posted July 24, 2011 Yep, I'm in. Can we bring some big stuff as well? Wanted to keep it as a .17HMR day only seeing as every myth and legend post that comes up on this forum always seems to be about this caliber, i have this caliber and never tried any of these claims so i want them put to bed, especially so that the next member who says i circumcised a humming bird at 300 metres with a .17hmr because it was the best tool for the job will get filled in with what this caliber can actually do. I`m thinking August/Semtember for month and we need a few challenges that are boasted about but always dismissed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daveo26 Posted July 24, 2011 Report Share Posted July 24, 2011 Id be up for T'trip Swiss, Pm if your one short. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catweazle Posted July 24, 2011 Report Share Posted July 24, 2011 I'd love to join in, I think the .17hmr is a great 150 yard rabbit gun, I couldn't have put it better, I can't wait to meet some 300yd experts Actually this could be a really good day out, sandwiches, ice-boxes and cold cokes, rifles and some PW company, if the sun shines it will be memorable. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CZ550Kevlar Posted July 24, 2011 Author Report Share Posted July 24, 2011 I think we need the BIG boasts about the caliber, i`m not talking 705 yard crows and such like i mean coke cans at 300 metres and 200 metres? any other boasts that have been put on the forum over the years that need to be tested and either hailed as the miracle caliber or dismissed without reason. Can anyone help? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swiss.tony Posted July 24, 2011 Report Share Posted July 24, 2011 With all these ever increasing .17HMR claims and challenges being put up i have been giving serious thoughts to them. To this end i`m looking to go out to one of my fields and test some of them out, but then i thought what is the fun of that so i`m now thinking of organizing one day for a group to meet up with .17HMR`s put some targets up and see first hand what happens rather than using video cameras etc. If anyone is interested i think we should do it as i for one am intrigued. Vehicles are allowed on the field and it is cleared for .17HMR so closed licences aren`t left out, also there is a huge backstop some 30 metres high and 100 metres wide, I will also set fencing pins up along the 300 metres at 0 100 200 300 metres points with barricade tape on to give a wind indication but it shouldn't be too bad as the field i have in mind is flanked on 2 sides by trees which cut the wind down a lot. hi fella if us northen monkeys are aloud to come we have 3 at min you got any dates in mind yet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CZ550Kevlar Posted July 24, 2011 Author Report Share Posted July 24, 2011 hi fella if us northen monkeys are aloud to come we have 3 at min you got any dates in mind yet I`m thinking 20th or 21st or 27th or 28th August? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swiss.tony Posted July 24, 2011 Report Share Posted July 24, 2011 I`m thinking 20th or 21st or 27th or 28th August? 27th or 28th wood be better for us but ill check dates tommro m8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daveo26 Posted July 24, 2011 Report Share Posted July 24, 2011 Jeez what have I got involved with here I have never shot mine at owt beyond 140 yards...... Reckon I could though, easily, I could hit an egg at 300 m **** BALL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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swiss.tony Posted July 24, 2011 Report Share Posted July 24, 2011 Jeez what have I got involved with here I have never shot mine at owt beyond 140 yards...... Reckon I could though, easily, I could hit an egg at 300 m **** BALL tell me about it i tried a 170yard bunny 3 times and missed big time Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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