One's New Hobby

Von Smallhausen · 26-04-2010, 13:58

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.

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

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 · 26-04-2010, 16:36

I wuz born in Catterick.

Davey_Pitch · 26-04-2010, 19:07

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

Von Smallhausen · 26-04-2010, 19:54

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.

Good buch of lads though.

Desmo · 27-04-2010, 07:31

That looks great

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

Grandad · 27-04-2010, 11:32

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Originally Posted by 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.

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

Von Smallhausen · 27-04-2010, 13:18

No licence required in Notts, I hear.

26-04-2010, 13:58	#1
Von Smallhausen I'm Free Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Tyneside Posts: 3,061	One's New Hobby 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. Me using an Accuracy International .308 rifle. You can castrate a gnat at 600m with this. 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. __________________ " Well, old bean, life is really so bloody awful that I feel it’s my absolute duty to be chirpy and try and make everybody else happy too." David Niven, 1910-1983.

26-04-2010, 16:36	#2
Roberta Pole Model Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 5,986	I wuz born in Catterick. __________________ I fell out of favour with Heaven somewhere, and I'm here for the hell of it now...

26-04-2010, 19:07	#3
Davey_Pitch I iz speshul Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Liverpool Posts: 6,296	I would dearly love to do something like this, it looks awesome fun. How did you do Vonny? __________________ Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate. Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure. It is our light, not our darkness, that most frightens us. Your playing small does not serve the world. There is nothing enlightened about shrinking so that other people won't feel insecure around you. We are all meant to shine as children do. It's not just in some of us; it is in everyone. And as we let our own lights shine, we unconsciously give other people permission to do the same. As we are liberated from our own fear, our presence automatically liberates others.

26-04-2010, 19:54	#4
Von Smallhausen I'm Free Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Tyneside Posts: 3,061	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. Good buch of lads though. __________________ " Well, old bean, life is really so bloody awful that I feel it’s my absolute duty to be chirpy and try and make everybody else happy too." David Niven, 1910-1983.

27-04-2010, 07:31	#5
Desmo The Last Airbender Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Pigmopad Posts: 11,915	That looks great Must admit I do miss my shooting and would love to go again on the odd occasion. __________________

27-04-2010, 13:18	#7
Von Smallhausen I'm Free Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Tyneside Posts: 3,061	No licence required in Notts, I hear. __________________ " Well, old bean, life is really so bloody awful that I feel it’s my absolute duty to be chirpy and try and make everybody else happy too." David Niven, 1910-1983.