Autumn Bash 7th and 8th September 2024

[TonyL]

I can only echo what members above have said. It's not a click it's a group of people enjoying their hobby to the full. If you've never been, then pop along, try the wonderful guns available and scopes and enjoy the chat and banter that's available. You are not judged just turn up with what you have and enjoy. I tried some wonderful rifles yesterday but the BSA Meteor made my day yesterday as it was the first gun my dad brought me when I was 10..brought back some happy memories.
Mach 1.5

Again; very nicely put, Paul.

I was talking with Alastair (Clogger) yesterday about you maybe wanting to track down a Meteor to help you re-live those childhood memories. He has a few and might be willing to part with one. Maybe worth getting in touch.

[TonyL]

Perfectly put, mate.
I know of a few rifles that have appeared at the bash over the years, that would do as a decent deposit on a house - but the budget and vintage offerings are always the stuff that impress and interest me the most.
I'm already on the countdown to May 25.

Happyserlutely, Craigy.

[TonyL]

It certainly chucked it down this morning John, pelting down on my tent at 6am. Neil did his usual though and sorted the clouds out and brought us a very warm and sunny late morning and afternoon. It was glorious weather as I left around 14:00. Been flippin’ raining since I got home

Beautiful wasn't it, Pauly?

I couldn't believe how nicely it turned out after following those forecasts all week. Proper el-scorchio!

[TonyL]

Thanks for a great weekend everyone, was a pleasure to see you all. And a very special thanks to Neil and Tina for organising it, really appreciate all the work you put in.

And so lovely to see you and spend time with you and that fine young chap, Ronster, again, Terry.

[TonyL]

I have stayed in a couple of Premier Inns for shooting weekends and never had any issues
Just don't strip TX200s on the bed sheets
A short midwinter break in sunny Doncaster is sounding good

The Longbow really is getting better the more it is shot
And yes Paul (Hellequin) the look on Paul's(Waddy) face went the bucket dropped was a picture

I drive past one of those Premier Inns in Doncaster every day, Pete. Only about three quarters of a mile from Brian's range. And not sure if there'll be another even closer?

I can confirm how positively buzzing and made up you were to have assisted Paul in connecting with The Bucket. You're such a genuine fella and top, top bloke.

[TonyL]

Us springer boys, invading Donny: https://youtu.be/IqUyKNyF3Y0?si=xavswHQlACHUExoi

Will click on that link later, on my phone.

[TonyL]

That was mental, a hat trick on the bucket, which Neil said should be at 30 yards to be right, not 75 or whatever it is. I need to sell both my Weihrauchs and invest in proper old British guns lol.


I've been looking at the Donny range and I think it's a phone call job, stopping over for a meal & beers seems very appealing, there are cheap hotels because of the house racing thing

I'll have a talk with Brian, Paul, and establish best way forward for all parties.

The Longbow is lovely. Really lovely. Just like the LGV and FWB Sport IV, such a shame they're no longer available.

But any of your HWs will make Bucket Snipers par excellence. Just need them perfectly zeroed and sort the aim points.

[TonyL]

And to echo all those previous sentiments, thank you once again Neil and Tina for crafting yet another perfectly executed Boinger Bash event for us. The time, dedication and energy your pour in to ensure a smooth running and perfectly enjoyable event doesn't go unnoticed and is appreciated by all.

Thank you also for sorting the sun yesterday.

Here's to May 2025.

[TonyL]

Lovely to spend that glorious, sunny, "chill-out" Sunday with you remaining peeps. It's always so calm as there's just a handful of people remaining and the pace slows.

Right towards the end, before Chris (Baldinio) and I left, a young bunny popped out from the hedgerow and was calmly surveying and nibbling.

Chris - I hope you get your access difficulties sorted and can get posting again. It's brilliant to see you at the Bashes, but we miss your input and golden sense of humour and it must be so frustrating for you. If you want me to try and assist in any way, please get a message to me through Pauly and we'll see what we can do.....

[flyingfish]

I'll have a talk with Brian, Paul, and establish best way forward for all parties.

The Longbow is lovely. Really lovely. Just like the LGV and FWB Sport IV, such a shame they're no longer available.

But any of your HWs will make Bucket Snipers par excellence. Just need them perfectly zeroed and sort the aim points.

Forsake the dark side young Waddy and see the light of British air rifles, the path to true enlightenment

[TonyL]

Forsake the dark side young Waddy and see the light of British air rifles, the path to true enlightenment

Haha! I like that, Pete.

Unfortunately, although I'd love to go fully with that sentiment, looking past the rose tinted specs reveals only a few true candidates. The Longbow, most probably, being top of the pile......

[Waddy]

I'll have a talk with Brian, Paul, and establish best way forward for all parties.

The Longbow is lovely. Really lovely. Just like the LGV and FWB Sport IV, such a shame they're no longer available.

But any of your HWs will make Bucket Snipers par excellence. Just need them perfectly zeroed and sort the aim points.

That would be great if you could sound things out with Brian, I had a look on the website, there are only 9 lanes (I think) so if it's far enough ahead & there's enough interest we could book the whole place out for the afternoon two sessions or something.


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[Waddy]

Forsake the dark side young Waddy and see the light of British air rifles, the path to true enlightenment

Already started with an Airsporter, never tried a Webley before the Bash. Something very odd happened with that Longbow, did it belong to a wizard or something ?



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[NewPaul]

Great to see you again Paul. On a personal note, I can't believe I came home without buying another air rifle, although I might be in touch with Dave soon... will that count?

Yeah, that counts Paul. Both those rifles available are very nice, you wouldn’t go wrong with either one of them. The challenge will be …. Not buying both !!!

[flyingfish]

Already started with an Airsporter, never tried a Webley before the Bash. Something very odd happened with that Longbow, did it belong to a wizard or something ?



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No the rifle is dead standard
But if you sprinkle the blood of a Virginia rabbit shot with a Lincoln Jefferies at midnight on a shrove Tuesday that falls on an even date on your pellets....
You will still be beaten by someone that works hard