hill billy Posted April 22, 2012 Report Share Posted April 22, 2012 Hi all iv just started a new job as a park ranger in Bradgate park in leicester, I'm having some problems I have no local knowledge having moved over 100 miles from home, I'm desperately trying to find some permission or even just a rifle range were I could use my centre fire rifles Cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sixhills 69 Posted April 22, 2012 Report Share Posted April 22, 2012 Hi just a thought have a word with Nigel Simpson gun dealer in Shepshed he knows most game keepers and land owners in the area nice bloke and worth a try PM me if you can not find his number. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hill billy Posted April 22, 2012 Author Report Share Posted April 22, 2012 Cheers for that six hills I have met Nigel a couple of times now very nice chap it has to be said he done some work for me on a couple of my guns last week I hadn't thought of asking him but i will definately will cheers for that Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
topshunt Posted April 22, 2012 Report Share Posted April 22, 2012 Hi welcome to leicestershire. the nearest range for centerfire is in Swadlincote i believe approx 10/12 mile from braggy park. there is also a range in groby which is a mile from newtown linford but i think that is only rimfire. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zx10mike Posted April 22, 2012 Report Share Posted April 22, 2012 if you look in hello from leicester thread i have floated the idea of a beer and chinwag as there are so many leicester boys on here .be a good way to meet local shooters. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sixhills 69 Posted April 22, 2012 Report Share Posted April 22, 2012 Hi welcome to leicestershire. the nearest range for centerfire is in Swadlincote i believe approx 10/12 mile from braggy park. there is also a range in groby which is a mile from newtown linford but i think that is only rimfire. The Range in Groby is .22lr only and you have to be put forward to become a member. What range is in swadlincote?? would like to know more on that myself Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
topshunt Posted April 22, 2012 Report Share Posted April 22, 2012 (edited) My link I looked into joining last year so maybe this year. http://www.swadlincoterifleandpistolclub.org.uk/faq.asp hope this helps. Edited April 22, 2012 by topshunt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sixhills 69 Posted April 22, 2012 Report Share Posted April 22, 2012 My link I looked into joining last year so maybe this year. http://www.swadlincoterifleandpistolclub.org.uk/faq.asp hope this helps. Thanks cheaper than Groby and offers more. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
topshunt Posted April 22, 2012 Report Share Posted April 22, 2012 Not a problem. yes, i looked at groby. very weird opening times. would not suit my shifts at all, and for the money swad is a no brainer really, plus if i remember rightly when i contacted them open all the time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ST3V3 Posted April 22, 2012 Report Share Posted April 22, 2012 theres always drpc1999 just up from swalkestone bridge and can I come help cull them deer at bradgate lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hill billy Posted April 25, 2012 Author Report Share Posted April 25, 2012 Cheers for the response chaps and I must say a beer would go down very well right now lol I have managed to find a range at garlands it's only about 20 miles from me there open 9 till 4 they have a. 100 meter range and it's only £6 per hour to use it which I didn't think was too bad at all Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sixhills 69 Posted April 25, 2012 Report Share Posted April 25, 2012 Cheers for the response chaps and I must say a beer would go down very well right now lol I have managed to find a range at garlands it's only about 20 miles from me there open 9 till 4 they have a. 100 meter range and it's only £6 per hour to use it which I didn't think was too bad at all Hi Hill Billy i would be up for that if you want company i have got a new scope for my 223 which i want to zero in but also want to try some different weight ammo so if you want someone to come with you let me know . Nigel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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