Doncaster Airgun Range Meet Up; Sat 18 Jan 2025

[TonyL]

Just sixteen to go, peeps.

BOING!

[Waddy]

I'm bringing 2 but not sure which 2 yet, I'm thinking the LGV and possible the Fusion or the MK1 TX but I could change my mind.

Nice

Myself and the old fella will be bringing 2-4 PCPs as that is all we shoot now.
30 year old Rapid 17, Ripley, BSA R10 and a Reximex Bullpup.
Every one is welcome to have a go with whichever we bring.

Great selection there !


It's looking like a meeting of the most iconic & well loved rifles is on the cards

My eyes are that bad now that, maybe, I ought to go bigger mag. But I do like the compactness of the 32mm scopes and 2-7 seems fine. On previous visits to the range I have managed to shoot 7mm edge to edge groups at 25 yards with basic, non-AO, 4x32s. Clarity is the most important thing. But I think that, even when the image isn't superbly clear, as long as you can see the circular target, your brain centres the cross hairs anyway. Would love better glass. But, to me, that would mean better quality and clarity, not so much those bigger numbers. Many a Quigley Bucket has been toppled using a 4x32!

The only way I could hit the bucket with a 4x32 is if it was duck taped to a cricket bat

I agree about clarity, it just costs so much it's like the price for increases in clarity / quality goes up exponentially


If I can find the time to check the power on my AA510 & change the hammer spring I might even bring that, haven't used it in ages, seeing as Brian does free top ups. Plus it's .22 like the 35e.



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[Hellequin]

My eyes are that bad now that, maybe, I ought to go bigger mag. But I do like the compactness of the 32mm scopes and 2-7 seems fine. On previous visits to the range I have managed to shoot 7mm edge to edge groups at 25 yards with basic, non-AO, 4x32s. Clarity is the most important thing. But I think that, even when the image isn't superbly clear, as long as you can see the circular target, your brain centres the cross hairs anyway. Would love better glass. But, to me, that would mean better quality and clarity, not so much those bigger numbers. Many a Quigley Bucket has been toppled using a 4x32!

I love 2-7x32 for airguns too, Tony. Or 3-9x40 at a push for my boingers.
I picked up a really nice Vortex Viper 3-9x with BDC ret for my Longbow but just recently took a punt on a Vector optics Matiz 2-7x32 for my HW50 Vitesse. It has their 'MOA' reticle and seems pretty decent. Sadly it's fixed PX and, as with most manufacturers they set it at 100yds so on full 7x at airgun ranges it's not quite fuzz free but it's usable. Drop the mag to 5x and it's fine. I've had a look to see if I'd be able to adjust it but it doesn't look like the obj end will unscrew to get to the carrier ring.

Not to worry though, at under 55 quid new (from OW) I reckon it's value for money. Ideally I'd love a Leup 2-7x33 on there but at 400 quid new, it's too rich for me & they don't often come up 2nd hand.

[MikeHW45]

Morning Gents. I'm afraid I'm not going to make this gathering so will look forward to seeing you all in May!!!

[Andy from Sandy]

I'm starting to think that the three groups might need to be arranged according to rifle, so some of us don't get too shown up.

To get my excuse in now I don't like cut out shooting tables as it stops me resting my left arm.

It seems odd that ranges do that and not just leave shooting bays square. I think it works for all shooting styles and is ambidextrous to boot.

[flyingfish]

Optisan CP 3-12x32 Tony
The best of all worlds

[Waddy]

Morning Gents. I'm afraid I'm not going to make this gathering so will look forward to seeing you all in May!!!

Oh bugger ! I do understand, it is a heck of a way up north for you. Hope to see you in May Mike.

To get my excuse in now I don't like cut out shooting tables as it stops me resting my left arm.

It seems odd that ranges do that and not just leave shooting bays square. I think it works for all shooting styles and is ambidextrous to boot.

Sorry to foil that excuse, but this being a well thought out & set up venue, they have lefty tables

[Waddy]

Unfortunately three people have had to drop out, so this means that as of now there are three places available for this meet up





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[Hellequin]

Optisan CP 3-12x32 Tony
The best of all worlds

Have to agree, they're a cracking little scope!

[gtfreight]

Morning Gents. I'm afraid I'm not going to make this gathering so will look forward to seeing you all in May!!!

Looking forward to seeing you Mike.

[gtfreight]

Oh bugger ! I do understand, it is a heck of a way up north for you. Hope to see you in May Mike.






Sorry to foil that excuse, but this being a well thought out & set up venue, they have lefty tables

Reserve me a lefty table please?

[Andy from Sandy]

If they hadn't cut big chunks out of the table top...

I'll manage, LOL!

The way things are looking weather wise this could be my forst long session of the year so very much looking forward to it.

[Waddy]

If you click on this link; https://doncaster-airgun-range.co.uk/ & then on the 360 picture you can see the table on lane 3 is for lefties. There may be more.



I think we need a show of lefty hands !



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[Hellequin]

If you click on this link; https://doncaster-airgun-range.co.uk/ & then on the 360 picture you can see the table on lane 3 is for lefties. There may be more.



I think we need a show of lefty hands !



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I'm left handed, but right eye dominant so shoot right handed. I also play pool (badly) right handed. Cricket or golf bats right handed (again, badly) but darts I can chuck with either. Never sure which bit of the board they'll hit though

[gtfreight]

If you click on this link; https://doncaster-airgun-range.co.uk/ & then on the 360 picture you can see the table on lane 3 is for lefties. There may be more.



I think we need a show of lefty hands !



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I'm the only lefty in the village!