hatter Posted January 28, 2022 Report Share Posted January 28, 2022 I am looking for somewhere in the Beds,Herts,Cambs and Bucks area where I can zero my new 17hmr. The range should be between 50 and 100 yards and protected from the elements. Not looking to do this on the cheap so will pay a range fee. Thanks. Russ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TIGHTCHOKE Posted January 28, 2022 Report Share Posted January 28, 2022 Cambs Gun Club then. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hatter Posted January 28, 2022 Author Report Share Posted January 28, 2022 Thanks for the prompt and helpful reply. I’ve just checked out their website and the range looks ideal. Unfortunately they require all users of their rifle ranges to have a DCS1 or a NRA Safe Shooters Card as well as an FAC. I don’t have a DSC1 or a SSC. Thanks again for the taking the time to reply. Regards Russ. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lloyd90 Posted January 28, 2022 Report Share Posted January 28, 2022 Don't you have land named as permission in order to acquire the rifle? Just use that? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hatter Posted January 28, 2022 Author Report Share Posted January 28, 2022 22 minutes ago, Lloyd90 said: Don't you have land named as permission in order to acquire the rifle? Just use that? Yes I do. And it’s wet, muddy and very windy at present. Hence my post on here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve brownell Posted January 28, 2022 Report Share Posted January 28, 2022 I am a member of Cambridge and you only need a safe shooter card , dsc and sac are instead of the safe shooter card Mac is the range officer he’s sound Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hatter Posted January 28, 2022 Author Report Share Posted January 28, 2022 19 minutes ago, Steve brownell said: I am a member of Cambridge and you only need a safe shooter card , dsc and sac are instead of the safe shooter card Mac is the range officer he’s sound Hi Steve Thanks for the reply it’s much appreciated and I really like the look of the Cambridge Gun Club but unfortunately I don’t have a safe shooter card. Thanks again Russ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve brownell Posted January 28, 2022 Report Share Posted January 28, 2022 They may do a 1 to 1 if they are not busy call them and ask Safe card is only like 30 bucks I think Are you local ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hatter Posted January 29, 2022 Author Report Share Posted January 29, 2022 13 hours ago, Steve brownell said: They may do a 1 to 1 if they are not busy call them and ask Safe card is only like 30 bucks I think Are you local ? Thanks for the advice Steve I’ll give them a ring and try and sort something out. The range looks very good and I’m tempted to join the gun club. I live in Bedfordshire so the range is an easy drive for me. I definitely owe you a beer/coffee. Thanks again Russ. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve brownell Posted January 29, 2022 Report Share Posted January 29, 2022 They have a 300 meter range being built right now 👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
willj Posted January 30, 2022 Report Share Posted January 30, 2022 On 28/01/2022 at 19:27, hatter said: I am looking for somewhere in the Beds,Herts,Cambs and Bucks area where I can zero my new 17hmr. The range should be between 50 and 100 yards and protected from the elements. Not looking to do this on the cheap so will pay a range fee. Thanks. Russ Russ private message me, I’m based in Bedfordshire, I’ve got some land that I look after. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hatter Posted January 30, 2022 Author Report Share Posted January 30, 2022 18 hours ago, Steve brownell said: They have a 300 meter range being built right now 👍 It looks a very good set up at the Cambs Gun club so I’ll definitely be paying them a visit. Thanks again Russ. 29 minutes ago, willj said: Russ private message me, I’m based in Bedfordshire, I’ve got some land that I look after. PM on its way. 👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pigrenok Posted February 1, 2022 Report Share Posted February 1, 2022 Have you considered Bedford rifle club? I am not shooting anything FAC but from the first glance they are a good club with nice facilities. I am not sure which one is closer to you though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dekers Posted February 6, 2022 Report Share Posted February 6, 2022 On 28/01/2022 at 20:23, Steve brownell said: I am a member of Cambridge and you only need a safe shooter card , dsc and sac are instead of the safe shooter card Mac is the range officer he’s sound Help me out, I've not heard of a Safe Shooter Card, is that something to do with the NRA Safe Shooting System or is that individual to the club, and/or do they do a course for it? On MoD land and a lot of NRA and other ranges a Shooter Certification Card is required. This "can" be quite a process, and is a strict course laid down by the NRA (or the individual club IF the NRA approve the club course first!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve brownell Posted February 6, 2022 Report Share Posted February 6, 2022 2 hours ago, Dekers said: Help me out, I've not heard of a Safe Shooter Card, is that something to do with the NRA Safe Shooting System or is that individual to the club, and/or do they do a course for it? On MoD land and a lot of NRA and other ranges a Shooter Certification Card is required. This "can" be quite a process, and is a strict course laid down by the NRA (or the individual club IF the NRA approve the club course first!) It’s basically a do and don’t course about the common sense saftey aspects of using a shooting range I believe it is nra standard thing , I believe it shows competence so it is possible to shoot at other ranges amongst other things Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gerry78 Posted February 6, 2022 Report Share Posted February 6, 2022 On 28/01/2022 at 20:18, hatter said: Yes I do. And it’s wet, muddy and very windy at present. Hence my post on here. Are you going to be using the 17hmr for rabbits crows etc if so then your gonna have to get used to them conditions Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wymberley Posted February 6, 2022 Report Share Posted February 6, 2022 32 minutes ago, Gerry78 said: Are you going to be using the 17hmr for rabbits crows etc if so then your gonna have to get used to them conditions Possibly, possibly not - I'd be down the pub - but the guy is trying to zero a new rifle. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gerry78 Posted February 6, 2022 Report Share Posted February 6, 2022 12 minutes ago, wymberley said: Possibly, possibly not - I'd be down the pub - but the guy is trying to zero a new rifle. What’s your point??? Or you just being your usual idiot on forum If he’s using he’s rifle for vermin then he will have to get used to winds etc for bullet drift and shooting ranges That’s what I done when I bought the hmr when the calibre first came out Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wymberley Posted February 6, 2022 Report Share Posted February 6, 2022 31 minutes ago, Gerry78 said: What’s your point??? Or you just being your usual idiot on forum If he’s using he’s rifle for vermin then he will have to get used to winds etc for bullet drift and shooting ranges That’s what I done when I bought the hmr when the calibre first came out Many thanks. You've clarified a previously gathered impression. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WalkedUp Posted February 6, 2022 Report Share Posted February 6, 2022 Gentlemen, let’s not argue amongst ourselves. A simple misunderstanding. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oowee Posted February 6, 2022 Report Share Posted February 6, 2022 I zero all my stuff off sticks over my wet field, tge same as when i shoot. I will use a range on occasion if i am trying a new load and want to see small differences. I would not bother with a range for hmr unlrss i was testing different rounds but even then i doubt its value. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gerry78 Posted February 6, 2022 Report Share Posted February 6, 2022 3 hours ago, wymberley said: Many thanks. You've clarified a previously gathered impression. I’ve no interest in your opinion 36 minutes ago, oowee said: I zero all my stuff off sticks over my wet field, tge same as when i shoot. I will use a range on occasion if i am trying a new load and want to see small differences. I would not bother with a range for hmr unlrss i was testing different rounds but even then i doubt its value. Plus 1 from me 👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wymberley Posted February 6, 2022 Report Share Posted February 6, 2022 1 hour ago, Gerry78 said: I’ve no interest in your opinion Fine; no problem here. I'm happy to settle for the fact detailed in my previous post the validity of which you seem intent on reinforcing. Out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hatter Posted February 6, 2022 Author Report Share Posted February 6, 2022 5 hours ago, wymberley said: Possibly, possibly not - I'd be down the pub - but the guy is trying to zero a new rifle. Me too mate or indoors drinking tea eating lots of chocolate digestives. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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