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  1. 08-09-2010, 02:33 PM #1
    Spike67
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    Hi from a miserable Sherwood Forest

    Hi all, just thought I'd take a moment to introduce myself.

    I'm early 40s, live just outside Sherwood Forest, Nottingham. Decided to take up shooting as a hobby with my brother and we've scoped (pardon the pun) a local club we plan to join once were kitted up. My brother was a club member many years ago so has more of a background than me.

    I need some help and advice regarding rifles for target / field target shooting and as a victim of the recession, cash is suddenly king! but any pointers in the right direction would be much appreciated.

    Thanks to the site owner(s) and moderators for all their efforts - I've run forums myself in years gone by and know just how much effort they can take.

    All the best,
    S
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  2. 08-09-2010, 05:03 PM #2
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  3. 08-09-2010, 07:10 PM #3
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    welcome mate
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  4. 08-09-2010, 07:20 PM #4
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    It’s a friendly place with a slippery slope Spike so welcome & enjoy the stay …………..
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  5. 08-09-2010, 08:00 PM #5
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    Welcome and happy plinking
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  6. 10-09-2010, 12:35 PM #6
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    thanks for the welcome guy's
    how 24 hours can screw your head up!
    yesterday I was decided on a good quality springer, and today it's an S400!

    what's with all the choices and options and varaition in rifles.... I'll soon decided I need both and be off selling my soul for a tin of pellets....

    I really need some help...
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  7. 12-09-2010, 09:13 AM #7
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    Hi and welcome to the forum (madhouse)

    As for kit. Please vist the club you intend to shoot with BEFORE you buy your kit. Most clubs can rent / loan you a rifle for your first few visits while you talk to other members and work out what rifle and scope combination is best for you.

    Good luck,
    Matt
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  8. 12-09-2010, 09:39 AM #8
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    welcome to the Forum from sunny chesterfield, my sister lives in Mansfield Notts & I have to admit there are a lot of Busty Maidens there, in fact I think there must be something in the water as a lot of the women over there seem to have large busts, not that I have been looking
    Handling & shooting a few guns before making your decision would be best, as depending on weight etc it can make a world of difference when shooting, i found that out the hard way & like a medium weight rifle myself.
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  9. 12-09-2010, 03:53 PM #9
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    Cool

    Indeed Jezza we may be one of the top three towns in the UK to be hardest hit by the coming austerity measures, but if we run out of cash it's nice to know there's always something to do to keep us occupied and warm during the long hard winter ahead

    If ever you would like an introduction to a pair just drop me a PM, or go to Mansfield on a weekend night out, flash your Post Office card at any town centre bar and you can be King for an evening

    It's really not that bad - but busts are certainly not in any shortage around here.

    Personally I think it's more to do with silicone they use these days rather than water content, although my moobs are coming along quite nicely right now damn, I think your right!

    Will call Sever Trent first thing in the morning...

    Cheers!
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  10. 12-09-2010, 08:56 PM #10
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  11. 12-09-2010, 10:52 PM #11
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