Spring Bash May 17th and 18th May 2025

[Waddy]

Sorry to hear those washers haven't arrived as yet, Paul. But I hope you managed to get to the range and have an enjoyable time.

Sorry to hear about your back. I hope it improves for you very soon. And, yes, lovely with these days lengthening out so much.

I did get a couple of hours at the range, I took the much underused .25 Hatsan & was very impressed with it, it's very good at shorter ranges, over 25 yards the ballistic curve starts but it's still accurate.

I also took a Mk 3 Airsporter that apparently doesn't like H & N ftt's , thought I had other .22 pellets in the range bag but nope.

Hoping the washers arrive soon or I'll have to email them.

Two months to go ! I hope it warms up quite a bit.

[Waddy]

Got an infection in my toe from a scratch that started on Wednesday toe got a bit sore then went down then Saturday after a brief visit to the walkin centre I was advised to go straight to a&e got admitted and put on iv antibiotics.....depending on which doctor I talk to is whether I get to keep the toe or not .....hoping I get to keep it for a little while longer

Bugger, that sounds awful, all the best with a speedy recovery & keeping your toe.



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[NewPaul]

Paul, a shame you won't be in attendance in May. You'll just have to keep both of the pellets you would have shot and have a blow out later in the year! I'll have to nip over and visit, I'll be needing some tips on CP2 fettling after next weekend.

It would great if you could manage a visit Mark, maybe we could shoot a pellet each . There are quite a few tinkering you can do with the CP2.

[NewPaul]

You will be Boinging back to perfect, pain-free boinginess very soon, Pauly. Any updates on appointment dates etc?

I’m hoping to get a call any day now to be given a date for the op. It will be any time within the next three weeks as I had my pre-op assessment last week and it needs to be within 28 days of that.

[Trumpetier]

I’m hoping to get a call any day now to be given a date for the op. It will be any time within the next three weeks as I had my pre-op assessment last week and it needs to be within 28 days of that.

Good luck mate and wishing you a speedy recovery

[TonyL]

I did get a couple of hours at the range, I took the much underused .25 Hatsan & was very impressed with it, it's very good at shorter ranges, over 25 yards the ballistic curve starts but it's still accurate.

I also took a Mk 3 Airsporter that apparently doesn't like H & N ftt's , thought I had other .22 pellets in the range bag but nope.

Hoping the washers arrive soon or I'll have to email them.

Two months to go ! I hope it warms up quite a bit.

Great to hear you made it to the range and put the thumper to good use, Paul.

I hope those washers turn up soon and that you get that 100 shooting to perfection. Should be lovely.

Temperatures picking up mid-week onwards and it'll be positively el scorchio come Bash Time!

[TonyL]

I’m hoping to get a call any day now to be given a date for the op. It will be any time within the next three weeks as I had my pre-op assessment last week and it needs to be within 28 days of that.

Yep, good luck, my friend. I suppose the quicker the better for you so you can be pain free quicker and get to enjoy some Summer shooting and riding.

[Waddy]

I’m hoping to get a call any day now to be given a date for the op. It will be any time within the next three weeks as I had my pre-op assessment last week and it needs to be within 28 days of that.

Fingers crossed & all the best for a speedy recovery Paul.



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[Waddy]

Great to hear you made it to the range and put the thumper to good use, Paul.

I hope those washers turn up soon and that you get that 100 shooting to perfection. Should be lovely.

Temperatures picking up mid-week onwards and it'll be positively el scorchio come Bash Time!

Got home from work to a jiffy bag from H100 .


Just got to put it back together with the new belleville washers and 354 O rings I think my AA 510 has about six


I'll bring a pair of wellies to the bash this time after the wet long grass at the last one, they might guarantee dry weather.

[NewPaul]

Good luck mate and wishing you a speedy recovery

Yep, good luck, my friend. I suppose the quicker the better for you so you can be pain free quicker and get to enjoy some Summer shooting and riding.

Fingers crossed & all the best for a speedy recovery Paul.



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Cheers lads. I’ll let you know on here when I get a date. There’s Wi-Fi in the hospital but I can’t get on BBS while there due to their restrictions.

[Blackrider]

Finally made a Range visit this morning with the Mk. VI Meteor on opens.
Began at 15 yards initially and tried several pellet brands, FTT 5.53 and New Wasp, same cal.

Hard to pick between those two so I took the target out to 20 yards and the FTT's were edging it very slightly managing 50p sized groups. Eventually found a new unopened tin of FTT 5.55's which were a tads better fit and it maybe with further shooting these may win through on accuracy terms !

I reckon 20 yards may be my limit but I'll give 25 yards a go next time out !

Ultimately, a small scope will go on the gun as its much easier on my eyesight.

[T 20]

There’s Wi-Fi in the hospital but I can’t get on BBS while there due to their restrictions.

Don't you worry Paul --- we'll talk about you while you're gone.

[TonyL]

Finally made a Range visit this morning with the Mk. VI Meteor on opens.
Began at 15 yards initially and tried several pellet brands, FTT 5.53 and New Wasp, same cal.

Hard to pick between those two so I took the target out to 20 yards and the FTT's were edging it very slightly managing 50p sized groups. Eventually found a new unopened tin of FTT 5.55's which were a tads better fit and it maybe with further shooting these may win through on accuracy terms !

I reckon 20 yards may be my limit but I'll give 25 yards a go next time out !

Ultimately, a small scope will go on the gun as its much easier on my eyesight.

Sounding promising then, John. And I bet fun was had. Just a quickie - and I could be wrong here (I usually am) - are the Mark VI Meteors onwards the Gamo based ones?

[TonyL]

Cheers lads. I’ll let you know on here when I get a date. There’s Wi-Fi in the hospital but I can’t get on BBS while there due to their restrictions.

How many days were you in hospital last time, Pauly?

[TonyL]

Got home from work to a jiffy bag from H100 .


Just got to put it back together with the new belleville washers and 354 O rings I think my AA 510 has about six


I'll bring a pair of wellies to the bash this time after the wet long grass at the last one, they might guarantee dry weather.

Hee, hee, hee! That reminded me of that old Jasper Carrott instalment about Australia and how one of the condom brands they had was "Jiffy", bringing a different meaning to the term, "I'll be coming in a jiffy!"

If I'm remembering correctly, that is!

Take your time with the build and work steadily and methodically. I'm sure all will go well and it'll be performing as Hermann intended in very quick order. How many 'O' rings????