One's New Hobby

[Von Smallhausen]

I joined the gun club at work.

We shoot once a month and use military ranges as Catterick, North Yorks.

Here I am trying out some toys.

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Me using an Accuracy International .308 rifle. You can castrate a gnat at 600m with this.

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I am plinking here with an old .303 Enfield jungle carbine which leaves your shoulder black and blue. It was made in 1951.

Just to the right of me is a civilian version / copy of the Kalashnikov and to my left is a Remington Enforcer ( green ) and a Parker Hale T4 in .308.

I am still in my probation period as although I have shot before, it has never been with a club. I fancy a T4 if and when I get around to applying for a gun ticket.

[Roberta]

I wuz born in Catterick.

[Davey_Pitch]

I would dearly love to do something like this, it looks awesome fun. How did you do Vonny?

[Von Smallhausen]

Not bad Davey.

I was getting 1-2 inch groups at 100 and 200 meters with the AI rifle ( top ) although in fairness with a steady aim and good sights it is pretty hard to miss with it. They cost about 4k new ( that one is an ex police rifle that was donated to the club ) and has only recently been phased out by the Army in favour of the L115A3 ( absolute dog's bollocks ) in a more powerful .338 calibre.

I only got a half day in last Saturday as there was a mix up with the range we were supposed to have as some Paras were using it and we didn't fancy arguing with them. :D Good buch of lads though.

[Desmo]

That looks great :D

Must admit I do miss my shooting and would love to go again on the odd occasion.

[Grandad]

Not bad Davey.

I was getting 1-2 inch groups at 100 and 200 meters with the AI rifle ( top ) although in fairness with a steady aim and good sights it is pretty hard to miss with it. They cost about 4k new ( that one is an ex police rifle that was donated to the club ) and has only recently been phased out by the Army in favour of the L115A3 ( absolute dog's bollocks ) in a more powerful .338 calibre.

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Get yourself down Nottingham, you can get tooled up for 100 quid ;D

[Von Smallhausen]

:D

No licence required in Notts, I hear.