DanBettin Posted April 6, 2018 Report Share Posted April 6, 2018 Who's going? Just bought my tickets, very excited - not been to a show before and I'm in the market for quite a few purchases so could be a really good day. Any recommendations on nice hotels nearby? Is it the case that things are typically cheaper at the shows than they would be usually or similar prices? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
besty57 Posted April 6, 2018 Report Share Posted April 6, 2018 (edited) Yeah I'm going on the Saturday, I've never been to nss, so looking forward to it also, First one that I've been to since the first bss, and didn't think much of that hopefully this will be better Edited April 6, 2018 by besty57 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DanBettin Posted April 6, 2018 Author Report Share Posted April 6, 2018 42 minutes ago, besty57 said: Yeah I'm going on the Saturday, I've never been to nss, so looking forward to it also, First one that I've been to since the first bss, and didn't think much of that hopefully this will be better I've read (here on PW) that it is better, so fingers crossed it should be a good'n. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
del.gue Posted April 6, 2018 Report Share Posted April 6, 2018 I enjoyed it last year. Smaller show than the BSS but very enjoyable and easy to get around. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave at kelton Posted April 6, 2018 Report Share Posted April 6, 2018 Yes went last year and very enjoyable. There are usually a few bargains but you may have to look them out. Riverside outdoors are worth a visit and do some good stuff. If you want doggy bits look at Muntjac Trading. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Feltwad Posted April 7, 2018 Report Share Posted April 7, 2018 11 hours ago, Dave at kelton said: Yes went last year and very enjoyable. There are usually a few bargains but you may have to look them out. Riverside outdoors are worth a visit and do some good stuff. If you want doggy bits look at Muntjac Trading. Been to the last two NSS it is growing every year , only trouble I found was the traffic hold up on entre you have to be early to miss the wait. Feltwad Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deker Posted April 10, 2018 Report Share Posted April 10, 2018 I'll be going on the Sunday, not really after anything but never been before. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DanBettin Posted April 10, 2018 Author Report Share Posted April 10, 2018 On 07/04/2018 at 08:19, Feltwad said: Been to the last two NSS it is growing every year , only trouble I found was the traffic hold up on entre you have to be early to miss the wait. Feltwad Thanks for the heads up, I'll plan to get there early then Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
guinty1 Posted May 12, 2018 Report Share Posted May 12, 2018 Just got back from Northern Shooting Show, Traffic was terrible (8:30am) approaching from the south. Sat in near stationary traffic for over an hour to cover the last 2 miles. Show was just OK. I dont think i will go again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
del.gue Posted May 12, 2018 Report Share Posted May 12, 2018 I think there were road works on the A59. I came from the A1. About 10 min delay at about 8.30 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stagboy Posted May 12, 2018 Report Share Posted May 12, 2018 Enjoyed the show, but the traffic from North East (ie from A1M - I happened to be staying in Co Durham with a friend) was horrific. Took us an incredible two hours to travel the last 3 or 4 miles, finally arriving at 10.15. Be warned! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iain Posted May 12, 2018 Report Share Posted May 12, 2018 Just got back . Not impressed. Found nearly everything expensive. Only bargain I found was a new Hatsan in Black for £280. Shame I’ve got a few other shotguns. Other than that a lot of expensive stuff you don’t need. PCSO’s from North Yorkshire police walking round looking “ tactical”. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TIGHTCHOKE Posted May 12, 2018 Report Share Posted May 12, 2018 23 minutes ago, iain said: Just got back . Not impressed. Found nearly everything expensive. Only bargain I found was a new Hatsan in Black for £280. Shame I’ve got a few other shotguns. Other than that a lot of expensive stuff you don’t need. PCSO’s from North Yorkshire police walking round looking “ tactical”. Same old, same old and are the PCSOs the new Airshoft Walts? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kennyboy30 Posted May 12, 2018 Report Share Posted May 12, 2018 Been today we were there about 8.10am from Durham got in no bother I thought it was better than last year cheers Kenny Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
figgy Posted May 12, 2018 Report Share Posted May 12, 2018 Friends went today said the traffic was bad from the north he turned around and approached via knaresbrough and beat the jams. He didn’t spot any bargains but got to talk to most of the manufacturers he wanted to. Apart from Hull who he has an issue with one of their reps. He did say he walked onto lots of manufacturers stands today and mist didn’t even acknowledge him, to busy talking with their colleagues. Not what you expect when you go to a show. He said it was like they couldn’t care less. Watching IWA online videos they all seem very keen to engage with the people attending. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
besty57 Posted May 12, 2018 Report Share Posted May 12, 2018 (edited) Me 2, Left gateshead at 6.10,and was parked outside the showground at 7.30 really only went to have a look at some vortex spotting scopes. Have to say I was impressed by them,also managed a look through some luepold rifle scopes ,also very impressed with the clarity of them, Also impressed with the promotions girl on the scott country stand, She was worth the admission alone, Managed to resist the temptation of buying a s/h blaser f16, Edited May 12, 2018 by besty57 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iain Posted May 12, 2018 Report Share Posted May 12, 2018 1 minute ago, besty57 said: Me 2, Left gateshead at 6.10,and was parked outside the showground at 7.30 really only went to have a look at some vortex spotting scopes. Have to say I was impressed by them,also managed a look through some luepold rifle scopes ,also very impressed with the clarity of them, Also impressed with the promotions girl on the scott country stand, She was worth the admission alone, Yes she was. Shame her weapon handling skills wasn’t up to much. Waving a Vector around. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
besty57 Posted May 12, 2018 Report Share Posted May 12, 2018 Just now, iain said: Yes she was. Shame her weapon handling skills wasn’t up to much. Waving a Vector around. I think I would forgive her, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marccus Posted May 12, 2018 Report Share Posted May 12, 2018 First visit for me and really enjoyed it. Made a weekend of it staying in York but the 35 min drive in took 2 hrs due to traffic. Not interested in NV but the lycra clad lady certainly generated some interest. Ha! Great stands, weather and people... A good day For those of you going tomorrow don't bother with the chippy outside hall 3.......... Blooming shockin! Try the pulled pork near the bushcraft area outside Hall 1. ? Bought some bits & bobs and some bargains to be has..... It was just finding them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bear-uk Posted May 12, 2018 Report Share Posted May 12, 2018 I came from the Harrogate side and got into a 3 car que at the traffic lights to get onto entry road at 9.15. Shocking having to wait 5 min. Didn't spend much but had a go on the bell target and hit 2 bells with 10 shots so quite pleased with that. Food stalls had long waits so take some butties. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Feltwad Posted May 13, 2018 Report Share Posted May 13, 2018 Went on Saturday arrived by 8 am after a wait in traffic for 15 minutes by then the disabled park was full and had to park in the car parks at the bottom .For disabled people this was bad the walk up the hill left me tired which spoiled the day ,managed to visit the muzzle loaders shooting stand and their static display left shortly after 2 pm . Feltwad Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob525 Posted May 13, 2018 Report Share Posted May 13, 2018 I stayed the friday and saturday night on the caravan site on the ground so it was a massive 3min walk for me on saturday morning. Had a really good day. Good show and well layed out. The venison kebabs were by far the best food closley followed by esther's fresh cooked pheasant goujons with lime mayo dip! Clay line was a good set up some taxing clays... browning stand was useful tried out a few of their guns, bit of archery with the mrs and had a go on the steel plates with the semi although the black semi (cant recall what it was) was ****. It jammed twice in 8 shots so my time wasnt the best shall we say! great day though and will be goimg again! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave at kelton Posted May 13, 2018 Report Share Posted May 13, 2018 Went today and had a good time. Collected preordered loading gear and managed to pick up the other bits on my list. No trouble getting in or out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billytheghillie Posted May 13, 2018 Report Share Posted May 13, 2018 On 12/05/2018 at 19:43, iain said: Yes she was. Shame her weapon handling skills wasn’t up to much. Waving a Vector around. She could come up here and handle my weapon any time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hawkeye Posted May 14, 2018 Report Share Posted May 14, 2018 On 12/05/2018 at 19:39, besty57 said: Me 2, Left gateshead at 6.10,and was parked outside the showground at 7.30 really only went to have a look at some vortex spotting scopes. Have to say I was impressed by them,also managed a look through some luepold rifle scopes ,also very impressed with the clarity of them, Also impressed with the promotions girl on the scott country stand, She was worth the admission alone, Managed to resist the temptation of buying a s/h blaser f16, Went past that stand a few times ....makes out of 2 On 13/05/2018 at 08:50, Feltwad said: Went on Saturday arrived by 8 am after a wait in traffic for 15 minutes by then the disabled park was full and had to park in the car parks at the bottom .For disabled people this was bad the walk up the hill left me tired which spoiled the day ,managed to visit the muzzle loaders shooting stand and their static display left shortly after 2 pm . Feltwad We didn't get there till 10-30 due to traffic got parked in the disabled area no problem... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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