Elk hunter Posted March 14, 2013 Report Share Posted March 14, 2013 LOOKING FOR 8/10 VOLUNTEERS WHO AIR RIFLE SHOOT. To test out some targets all free apart from you will have to bring your own flask of tea. By April I should have my Air Range setup. An out door air rifle range that will be open on Sundays through the summer. This is what I hope to be able to offer. A number of benches with a range out to 60 yards for zero only. A spinning target area from 20 to 50 yards. Running rabbits. Vermin areas with rats, rabbits, rooks, pigeons ect. All cordless knock down. This will be split into 4 different areas with a mixture of distances from 20 to 50 yards and a total of 60 targets. Vermin in the valley. Vermin in the trees. Vermin in gorse and grass. Vermin on the hill. Then if all goes to plan a long range targets from 40 to 80 yards. When almost completed I wish to invite 8/10 volunteers for a free day to try the range out and then give me some honest feed back. Good and bad so I can fix any points that need addressing. Anyone who wishes to help please PM me. The range will be near Melton in Leicestershire Thank you Andrew. This is the land to be used nice big rough valley basin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MiLisCer Posted March 14, 2013 Report Share Posted March 14, 2013 When I looked at the picture, I thought, I know where that is! Does "A" know someone else is using his ground -then realised it is you! good luck mate. (Let us know when you're coming over or when you fancy a day out with the .50s) Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elk hunter Posted March 14, 2013 Author Report Share Posted March 14, 2013 Mike Is 3mm plate ok for the .50 I wouldnt want a ricksha! Ill give you a shout when I've finished all my stags thank you. Andrew Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hopper Bopper Posted March 14, 2013 Report Share Posted March 14, 2013 pm inbound HB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
labstaff Posted March 14, 2013 Report Share Posted March 14, 2013 Looks a cracking bit of ground! Is the plan to set up FT/HFT courses? I'd certainly like to shoot that ground! How many targets will you have out at any one time? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elk hunter Posted March 14, 2013 Author Report Share Posted March 14, 2013 As for F/T or HFT I have no idea what this is to be honest. I'm a hunter at heart and wish to set it out as a hunters course if that makes sence. Ive got back into air rifles since i bought my nephew one last year and have looked around for a place to shoot with him. Have found nothing that worked for me. So building my own. There will be four benches to use for the zero range and 50 vermin targets and 20 spinners so far. But a very nice guy of PW has offered his services and has shot F/T so I intend to pick his brains tomorrow. Andrew Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
labstaff Posted March 14, 2013 Report Share Posted March 14, 2013 HFT is Hunter Field Target. Its very similar to Field target but with some differences. Shots can't be taken sitting. No range adjustments for scopes (must be hold over/under), no paralex adjustments to be made to scope for range finding. Tagets can be partially hidden. Basically it sounds like what you want to do. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zx10mike Posted March 14, 2013 Report Share Posted March 14, 2013 pm inbound Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elk hunter Posted March 14, 2013 Author Report Share Posted March 14, 2013 Labstaff I see what the H is for (big slow) now. But I haven really thought much about the competition side as I've never competed in air, rim or C/F rifles. Just shot for the pleasure and food. So my idea was a purpose built range and course where it's free style. Sit, stand or lay but to shot a verity or vermin knock down targets spinners ect in as real situation as possible as many shooters including myself are intimidated by the whole competition set up and wish to have fun. As I've been a member of a club or two in my time some guys always take it to serious and remove the enjoyment that's not what I'm looking to do. But it is defently food for thought thank you for you input it all helps in my direction. Andrew Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RED BEARD Posted March 14, 2013 Report Share Posted March 14, 2013 pm sent. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
labstaff Posted March 15, 2013 Report Share Posted March 15, 2013 Thats one reason I don't shoot FT much nowadays. I like to go have a bit of fun, miss a load of targets and have a craic, but some like to sit there weighing pellets and lubing up (pellets), but each to their own. Cheers Forgot to say good luck with the venture, let us know when its up and running! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ralphster Posted March 16, 2013 Report Share Posted March 16, 2013 Best of luck mate, not into rifles myself but think its great someone has an idea and opportunity and goes for it!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
demonwolf444 Posted March 16, 2013 Report Share Posted March 16, 2013 Sounds like good crack just wish i was a bit closer pal, hope you fill the spaces! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
majortom66 Posted March 18, 2013 Report Share Posted March 18, 2013 PM sent Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hedge Posted March 21, 2013 Report Share Posted March 21, 2013 Just seen this. Live locally and so does my shooting buddy. Will drop you a PM for more details. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
filzee Posted March 27, 2013 Report Share Posted March 27, 2013 Shame iv just sold my air rifle which I hadn't used for years and then you plonk that 20mins down the road from me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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