biketestace Posted April 13, 2013 Report Share Posted April 13, 2013 I was thinking of going tomorrow but just heard there isnt a single gun shop present, has anyone been today ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joknob Posted April 13, 2013 Report Share Posted April 13, 2013 yes,one gun maker..20 grand for one of them but that was it,few air rifles,and lots of clothes and sticks. craig I was thinking of going tomorrow but just heard there isnt a single gun shop present, has anyone been today ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crossy 666 Posted April 13, 2013 Report Share Posted April 13, 2013 I will be going Sunday mate as its only down the road for me. It will be the only one I will be doing this year as I find them all one big rip off from start to finnish No one else bin today ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Archie-fox Posted April 13, 2013 Report Share Posted April 13, 2013 whats the weather for tomorrow?? is it going to rain there? rich Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paladin Posted April 13, 2013 Report Share Posted April 13, 2013 I think it was a sign of the times, there was a few traders missing. I don't know if it's the cost to have a pitch there, but if they ain't careful there will only be the BASC standing there in a couple of years! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RED BEARD Posted April 13, 2013 Report Share Posted April 13, 2013 that don't sound very good! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moxey Posted April 13, 2013 Report Share Posted April 13, 2013 went tday thought it was abit thin on the ground we shooting stands, clayshoot was enjoyable, but all in all a good day, hope BASC dont pull out, if you look at calton towers the show went down hill big style an shrunk in size an the prices went thru the roof Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crossy 666 Posted April 13, 2013 Report Share Posted April 13, 2013 I think it was a sign of the times, there was a few traders missing. I don't know if it's the cost to have a pitch there, but if they ain't careful there will only be the BASC standing there in a couple of years! The amount BASC charge to be a member they can afford it lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dougy Posted April 13, 2013 Report Share Posted April 13, 2013 Been nice walk round seen a few bits and bobs. If you do go don't expect all the card machines to be working the reception is not too good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yellow Bear Posted April 13, 2013 Report Share Posted April 13, 2013 (edited) Went today for a mooch and to get a couple of items - food a rip off as usual but as has been said, people missing ( it may be that last year's rained off show season put a few out of business) Some bargains to be had on the clothing front but found stocks low on some items. I was after boots as was daughter but it seemed that unless you were 8 or smaller you've had it apart from the expensive "brands" and even then the choice was limited. Still a pleasant day out - started to rain just as we left the ground Edited April 13, 2013 by Yellow Bear Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cossygun Posted April 13, 2013 Report Share Posted April 13, 2013 I've been today ,I now remember why I said I wasn't going to go again after last year !!! No gun shop no ammo if you need clothing then help yourself ,the good stalls from last year weren't there today either Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RED BEARD Posted April 13, 2013 Report Share Posted April 13, 2013 I've been today ,I now remember why I said I wasn't going to go again after last year !!! No gun shop no ammo if you need clothing then help yourself ,the good stalls from last year weren't there today either was george bates gun shop there? they usually have a good spread of guns for sale. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dougy Posted April 13, 2013 Report Share Posted April 13, 2013 (edited) No George Bates was not there, there were only a couple, garlands and another selling air rifles (or in garlands case showing), rat catcher and simalar, Brock and BS were there but no interest from me on that stall i'm afraid. I had a good deal with a bi pod £50 from "sniper systems" Oh! and a critter wirly thingy for Fox's. And bumped it to a Girl i used to fancy at school Oh! those were the days Edited April 13, 2013 by Dougy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RED BEARD Posted April 13, 2013 Report Share Posted April 13, 2013 No George Bates was not there, there were only a couple, garlands and another selling air rifles (or in garlands case showing), rat catcher and simalar, Brock and BS were there but no interest from me on that stall i'm afraid. I had a good deal with a bi pod £50 from "sniper systems" Oh! and a critter wirly thingy for Fox's. And bumped it to a Girl i used to fancy at school Oh! those were the days was she still as fit as she used to be??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grantellissheffield Posted April 14, 2013 Report Share Posted April 14, 2013 i went saturday morning it was a brilliant, sun shineing ground was plenty dry to walk on, i spent 300 very easy, got 4 packs of plgeons shells with sticks 18 per dozen, hide poles with solid spikes for £25 a 5m stealth net for £21.. then got a hsf advantage timber set for £100 and 2 shirts a tweed gilet and cap for £58 and can forget the pint of cider down the bottom end... only one thing that worried me about that show.. there was a stall with the police firearms down the back and my mate was looking at the guns they use all live working but empty guns and i was able to pick up on the front display a tazer gun, it had no cartridge to fire but was shocked when the officer said to his college "careful thats live" and sure enough he took it off me fliped the safty and off it went sparking like a trooper, now if he hadnt have seen me pick it up and i had fliped it off and done that i could have been in for a shock so to speak... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dougy Posted April 14, 2013 Report Share Posted April 14, 2013 was she still as fit as she used to be??? Well put it this way Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RED BEARD Posted April 14, 2013 Report Share Posted April 14, 2013 Well put it this way aged to perfection! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darren m Posted April 14, 2013 Report Share Posted April 14, 2013 went today with the mrs , enjoyed it , it must be the only value for money show left now . got a few dog bits etc and lunch etc , mrs got a few bits , watched the scurries , dog went for a paddle in the fast flowing river , nearly got swept away. walked round a couple of times , watched a bit of clay shooting and that star blast thing , then took the dog for a walk on the cross country course before leaving for home All in all not bad for £10 i thought Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RED BEARD Posted April 14, 2013 Report Share Posted April 14, 2013 I am Red Beard's Wife and we go every year - can honestly say, I didn't enjoy it as much as in previous years. There didn't seem to be as much there and I can't believe they had the exact same entertainment they had in the ring last year!!! Was good to get out for the day with Red Beard, our 6 year old son and our dog, Max! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul1966 Posted April 14, 2013 Report Share Posted April 14, 2013 we went yesterday, as already said good value for money, plus the kids go free up to 15yrs. not the biggest show but also not the smallest I've been to. next show on the calender is the falconry show at althorp house in may. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RED BEARD Posted April 14, 2013 Report Share Posted April 14, 2013 I am Red Beard's Wife and we go every year - can honestly say, I didn't enjoy it as much as in previous years. There didn't seem to be as much there and I can't believe they had the exact same entertainment they had in the ring last year!!! Was good to get out for the day with Red Beard, our 6 year old son and our dog, Max! jesus whats she doing on here! i enjoyed it too,but it was a pity there weren't more gun shops present as its nice to hunt round incase they've got something that takes your fancy.i enjoyed the display of historic weapons they have in the ring every year and are lad loved fussing the hounds,and has changed his mind from wanting jack russell (which i quite fancy) and now wants a beagle! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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