Shooting show at NEC

[Elaine]

Sounds like you had a great day, was you warm enough?.
Les..

It was toasty warm. I'm going in my shorts next year!

[Craig-P]

Really enjoyed myself, some beautiful rifles, scopes and shotguns to enjoy.
Some of the new stuff from Sterling is really nice too.
Well worth a visit, go and enjoy yourselves.

[les allam]

It was toasty warm. I'm going in my shorts next year!

That's good news.
I won't put on to much clobber then.
Les..

[les allam]

Really enjoyed myself, some beautiful rifles, scopes and shotguns to enjoy.
Some of the new stuff from Sterling is really nice too.
Well worth a visit, go and enjoy yourselves.

Hi Craig
I'm glad you enjoyed your self ,I am going tomorrow and I am looking forward to it,it's a shame I won't be seeing you at the show.Take care mate and I will see you at the April Bash.
Atb
Les

[Kitcarguy]

My birthday today, so son taking me tomorrow as a present!

[Elaine]

That's good news.
I won't put on to much clobber then.
Les..

Just a light fleece/coat for the car park trot. It's t-shirt weather inside.
And take snacks & drinks to save queuing.

[bullbarrel]

First time I've been to one and I was well impressed. Lots of stands, not too busy, people on the stands mostly knew what they needed to know and I got to meet Terry Doe again.

The Form Riflestock stand was good. Some really nice stocks for air rifles with adjustable bits at realistic prices. I'm almost tempted to get an R10 so I can have one of their R10 Stocks.

As mentioned the Stirling Stand (yep, the machine gun people) had some very interesting looking british designed and made rifles. I got to talk to Tony Belas who now works there. That has to be a sign they mean business.

I was tempted by the pork scratching and cider stands but came away without buying.

Lots of stands selling things, but I couldn't be arsed to carry stuff to the car.

Oh and got to chat to Charlie Jacoby, fieldsports TV. Great laugh.

Saw Amber the shotgun girl, even prettier in real life.

And had another look at the Barrett Fieldcraft. If only I can think of an excuse for another rifle.


Free parking and frequent buses to/from the venue.

The Silverstone shooting range looks impressive. Shame its too far away for me. Well done to them.

Leupold had the new LRP scopes in and look nice.

The Defiant turned out to be a bullpup, oh how we all laughed. But I quite like it.

Bumped into a few friends from one of my clubs.

Lots of shooting simulators, not sure if any one has an economical home version yet?

And lots of people having fun on the air rifle range.

If you are thinking of going, then I'd go.

[tinbum]

If you are thinking of going, then I'd go.

I am and I will. Next year.

[bullbarrel]

I am and I will. Next year.

Its by the airport. Your exec jet could get you there in a couple of hours from your Chateaux's air strip?

[tinbum]

Its by the airport. Your exec jet could get you there in a couple of hours from your Chateaux's air strip?

Smashing! Is there a Premier inn and Little Chef nearby? Only the best for me!

[Baxterbasics]

As mentioned the Stirling Stand (yep, the machine gun people) had some very interesting looking british designed and made rifles. I got to talk to Tony Belas who now works there. That has to be a sign they mean business.


Aaaaha!

[Elaine]

There's an app for your phone. Might be worth downloading if you're going today/tomorrow.

[Craig-P]

Hi Craig
I'm glad you enjoyed your self ,I am going tomorrow and I am looking forward to it,it's a shame I won't be seeing you at the show.Take care mate and I will see you at the April Bash.
Atb
Les

Hiya mate, yes shame to miss meeting up but hope you’ve enjoyed yourself and your journey went smoothly. I’ll look forward to catching up in April mate. Stay well, Craig.

[BigDuncs]

Very good day. Bit slow (10-15 mins) driving into the car park this morning, which I would have expected the NATIONAL Exhibition Centre to have sorted...

However, while busy at times, it seemed to quieten in the afternoon and I didn't notice too many traders names missing. Similar in 'value' to me compared to last year's Stoneleigh and thanks to Elaine for mentioning the favourably warm temperature, so I could dress accordingly.

I'd certainly recommend the show if you want to see guns, new kit and meet old friends. I did not see even ONE 'bargain' all day. But then I didn't' go looking for any. The days of bargains at shows, where the exhibitors have to pay a large amount of money to exhibit, are gone, IMHO.

For anyone going tomorrow, enjoy!

[les allam]

Hiya mate, yes shame to miss meeting up but hope you’ve enjoyed yourself and your journey went smoothly. I’ll look forward to catching up in April mate. Stay well, Craig.

Like your good self ,I had a great time and enjoyed checking out the new guns on display .
Handled the Sterling gas ram recoiless rifle,nice gun and the mk2 type webley replica, interesting .
I'll see you in April mate.
Atb
Les..