Doncaster Airgun Range Meet Up; Sat 18 Jan 2025

[TonyL]

They look a lot better than the ones I've been looking at on the bay.

30 minutes is a good idea, more rotation, targets may need replacing more often than that though. I kinda forget about the replacement bit because at my local range the targets are on motorised dollies, no one ever goes out onto the range it's self.



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I normally only end up using two target cards per three hours session, Paul. So I think we'll be okay on the cards front. It's more a case of making sure everyone gets enough plinky times.

[TonyL]

When we went the other day the 30 minutes felt about right. There are plenty of target holders and size wise some hold 2x a4 targets and some a single a3. The printed targets have different layouts but most have numerous target circles so there's plenty to go at.

There are also LOADS of spinners & knock downs which you can move around & set at different distances.

Tek thi big coyt though, it gets chilly in there!

Spot on, Paul.

[TonyL]

What is there in the way of rests? Is better to take your own?

I don't own any rests. I usually use one of the bean bags that are available at the range. Now, I do have my "patented Boingy Tigger" rest-type-thingy (draught excluder) hiding somewhere - must find it out!

[TonyL]

It was right nippy in there the other night! They have a big log/coal burner in there but you need to stand close to feel it. It's a properly big, and properly old building.

Yep, I can imagine it getting pretty cold on those colder days, Paul. So best to be prepared. And at least we'll be out of the wind & rain.

[Hellequin]

Yep, I can imagine it getting pretty cold on those colder days, Paul. So best to be prepared. And at least we'll be out of the wind & rain.

Yes mate, it's a perfect place to set up a rifle free from the elements. We really enjoyed our visit & I don't know why I've not been sooner.

To top it off, it turns out an ex-army mate works there! It's been 30+ years so, a bit embarrassingly, I didn't recognise him but it was great to see him and he phoned another bloke from our regiment while we were there. He only lives around the corner so popped down to say hello- first time since 1992!

Out of interest, do we know final numbers yet & price per person? I'm not always on here so not sure if I've missed it.

[TonyL]

Yep, I think I met that chap on my last visit, Paul. Really nice bloke. Great co-incidence and chance meeting for you.

Re the costs, I'm not sure if a price has been 100% decided yet. Have a quick word with Waddy Paul to see if there's any further news on this.

[TonyL]

Into the teens we go!

Oh yes, now we're really getting nearlier, nearly there.

BOING!

[TonyL]

Just 18 to go.

BOING!

[TonyL]

......l.l.lstill have to decide which guns to take


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I keep telling myself that I'm going to keep things really simple and take just the one rifle. But which one?

Could be tempted to take the AM03 again, but it's been there twice already.

Could take the 97 Synthetic Stainless that I got in the Summer, as I only zeroed it down the garden and let it have a bit of a play at the last Bash.

The TX hasn't had a proper play in ages.....

[Dan Giliballs]

I’m having the same dilemma Tony, My guest Is 6’2, I reckon he can carry at least 4

[Waddy]

I keep telling myself that I'm going to keep things really simple and take just the one rifle. But which one?

Could be tempted to take the AM03 again, but it's been there twice already.

Could take the 97 Synthetic Stainless that I got in the Summer, as I only zeroed it down the garden and let it have a bit of a play at the last Bash.

The TX hasn't had a proper play in ages.....

Take all three, it's only three floors up, and you have all day.


I can't narrow my selection down to less than three rifles, plus pistol(s)



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[TonyL]

Nah, prefer to keep it simple and travel really light, especially as I might be having a lift in the morning with Dan, will need to scrounge a ride from the range to the restaurant in the evening and then the missus will be picking me up later. One makes more sense this time.

[TonyL]

I’m having the same dilemma Tony, My guest Is 6’2, I reckon he can carry at least 4

Very handy, Dan.

Will be in touch re morning arrangements.

[TonyL]

Just 17 to go, peeps.

BOING!

[flyingfish]

Happy New Year gentlemen