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  1. 04-12-2008, 08:22 PM #1
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    Going for NRA assessment re BP pistol

    As some of you may remember I posted a query thread some time ago as to whether people may be interested in a BP pistol section of the BBS Club. It was only a query and one of the problems which soon surfaced is that hardly any of the existing members are into BP pistol.

    However, ever since I did my NRA probationer course I can't get them out of my head. It was probably the bit I enjoyed most. I don't feel in any sense competent at safety certificating myself and I can't ask anyone else to do it who isn't a BP pistol shooter with the BBS club so I have booked an assessment with the NRA at Bisley.

    It is some time since I shot one so if anyone else has done the assessment I would appreciate a talk through. I am confidant I can remember the procedure from start to finish but would like to tap into reminders from those in the know folks.

    I daresay I'll be shooting a Ruger old army stainless as that is what the NRA tend to have as hire pistols.

    Once I can get Certificated I'll put in for a variation and get a pistol. I fancy a Uberti .36 Navy Colt - always have!

    Over time I intend to develop competence with it and hopefully take it further with a BP pistol section within the BBS Club.

    Any help appreciated folks.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Eagleman View Post
    As some of you may remember I posted a query thread some time ago as to whether people may be interested in a BP pistol section of the BBS Club. It was only a query and one of the problems which soon surfaced is that hardly any of the existing members are into BP pistol.
    Unfortunately I missed that thread but I shoot BP pistol Alan, and I know that quite a few others on this BBS do as well.
    Whether there would be enough material generated by a minority of users to justify a BP pistol section in its own right, however, is another matter.

    Enjoy your pistol (I certainly do) mine's a Pietta Remington in .44 calibre. You should be aware though, BP pistol is the only sport where you have to wash your hands before you have a pee.
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  3. 05-12-2008, 11:22 AM #3
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    Quote Originally Posted by lilguy43uk View Post
    You should be aware though, BP pistol is the only sport where you have to wash your hands before you have a pee.
    After shooting for a while I usually look like I've been hand-sorting lumps of coal.
    An essential part of any BP shooters kit is a tub of those "wet ones" (baby bum wipes)!
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    Quote Originally Posted by John Bedford View Post
    An essential part of any BP shooters kit is a tub of those "wet ones" (baby bum wipes)!
    Not used ones, I hope.
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    Hi Alan

    Just by reading the last few threads in this section, there seems to be a fair bit of interest in BP pistol shooting.

    Anyway hope you enjoy shooting BP pistol, I certainly do.
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    Quote Originally Posted by lilguy43uk View Post
    Unfortunately You should be aware though, BP pistol is the only sport where you have to wash your hands before you have a pee.
    After shooting for a while I usually look like I've been hand-sorting lumps of coal.


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    Quote Originally Posted by Eagleman View Post
    As some of you may remember I posted a query thread some time ago as to whether people may be interested in a BP pistol section of the BBS Club. It was only a query and one of the problems which soon surfaced is that hardly any of the existing members are into BP pistol.

    However, ever since I did my NRA probationer course I can't get them out of my head. It was probably the bit I enjoyed most. I don't feel in any sense competent at safety certificating myself and I can't ask anyone else to do it who isn't a BP pistol shooter with the BBS club so I have booked an assessment with the NRA at Bisley.

    It is some time since I shot one so if anyone else has done the assessment I would appreciate a talk through. I am confidant I can remember the procedure from start to finish but would like to tap into reminders from those in the know folks.

    I daresay I'll be shooting a Ruger old army stainless as that is what the NRA tend to have as hire pistols.

    Once I can get Certificated I'll put in for a variation and get a pistol. I fancy a Uberti .36 Navy Colt - always have!

    Over time I intend to develop competence with it and hopefully take it further with a BP pistol section within the BBS Club.

    Any help appreciated folks.

    Alan
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    Hi i shoot black powder pistol .44 colt pony express i cant hit a barn door with mine but its great fun.Also i smell like bonfire night when i get home.There are more of us than you think [like illeagal immigrants]
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  9. 06-12-2008, 05:34 PM #9
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    Quote Originally Posted by Spurley View Post
    Hi i shoot black powder pistol .44 colt pony express i cant hit a barn door with mine but its great fun.Also i smell like bonfire night when i get home.There are more of us than you think [like illeagal immigrants]
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