Originally Posted by
noz1
I went to the BFTA GP 1 yesterday. This was hosted by Redfearn FTC, easy to find, half a mile from Jcn 38 of the M1. Everyone I met was friendly and helpful, even though this was an Elite Event with several well known shooters present.
What struck me however was the huge cost of all the equipment in use!
Top end PCP rifle about £3000
Top end scope, mounts, side wheel, etc, say £1000
Ditto adjustable hamster fore end, say £300
Straitjacket ( as I call them!!) say £250 This intrigued me as many of the wearers did not not have them fastened which I would have thought reduces their advantage anyway.
Fancy triggers, etc, say £50
Mats, knee rolls, Bag, say £100
So, at this level at least it is not cheap. An enjoyable day all the same; I hope to visit a competition where there may be some ordinary mortals in action!
Thanks to all who explained a few things to me by the way.