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Hi - new member - West Yorks area

#1 Post by nickb834 »

Hi folks,

I'm a fairly recent ticket holder and fairly recent shooter - as a civvy that is, I'm ex-army which I've since learnt meant that I could pull a trigger but not hit anything! Amazing the difference in my shooting ability now that I have to pay for it myself :-)

Thus far since taking up shooting outside the mob, I've gotten into shooting clays, practical shotgun and mini rifle.

As I've only had my ticket since November I've only bought 1 toy - A Walther replica H&K MP5A4 (the one without the fake can, and with a fixed stock): Image

It's a great little shooter, cycles just about anything (although when flipping between HV and subs it's best to adust the bolt speed/tension) - for eg I shot some mini rifle today, 200 rnds - no misfeeds / failures, same yesterday. It's a bit awkward to clean but for £550 new I can't complain.

Next up is a Beretta 1301 for PSG, and a mates 682 Sporter for clay bashing.

I think I've got a good idea where the full bore opportunities are along the M62 (Diggle, Huddersfield etc)but it seems PSG up here is limited although I've just been to check Thurnscoe out today as they're only 16 miles from me.

Cheers

Nick
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#3 Post by waterford103 »

How do ? Welcome to the forum. Have fun .

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#4 Post by Christel »

Hey Nick, welcome to FB :good:

Great to see a "new" shooter, good luck with the purchases and the shooting.
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#5 Post by Demonic69 »

Hi Nick
I'm a member of thurnscoe!
Welcome to the forum
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#6 Post by 20series »

Hi Nick wecome on board

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#7 Post by nickb834 »

Demonic69 wrote:Hi Nick
I'm a member of thurnscoe!
Welcome to the forum
Ah cool, I was having a chat with some of the members down there on Sunday - I'll be joining Thurnscoe as it'd feel a bit cheeky shooting PSG there by invitation but not actually contributing anything to the club!
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#8 Post by Rburro2 »

Hi Nick
Being ex forces myself I found out the same thing, If you enjoyed shooting in the military you may find Civilian Service Rifle enjoyable.
Shot at Bisley and I believe also at Diggle it incorporates alot of positional and snap shooting and really improves your shooting,well it has mine. Its generally shot with AR15 straight pull rifles if you want anymore info send me a pm
Oh and welcome to the forum Happy Shooting
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#9 Post by ovenpaa »

Hi Nick,

Welcome to the forum, it is always good to see new shooters starting up and yes, paying for your own ammunition is certainly an incentive to hit things :lol:
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#10 Post by Mattnall »

Hello and welcome.
Arming the Country, one gun at a time.

Good deals with Paul101, Charlotte the flyer, majordisorder, Charlie Muggins, among others. Thanks everybody.
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