Just starting out .. .. ..

[EDnSKY]

Hi all,

I'm just starting out down the route of full bore distance shooting and would like to know if anyone can recommend good RFD's around my area. I live in Bolton and upto now have gone to Tim McAvoy for my air rifle and .22 rimmy needs.
I have got the proverbial headache reading up on all the different rifle/stock combinations and from what I've seen prices can vary too so it seems to be a case of looking around at as many rifle combinations/dealers as possible.

I seem to have settled on .308 but will it be a Remington, Tikka, Howa etc.. new or used ( I wouldn't know what to look for in a used rifle anyway!!), I just don't know.

I am busy selling off my small collection of pistols and air rifles and a digital nightsite so should hopefully have around £1500 max to spend.

So any recommendations will be well received.

regards

Bernie

[Charlotte the flyer]

The Cheshire gun room is in Bolton and Stockport. I don't know them so can't recommend either way though.

If you have the time visit the shooting show, lots of suppliers all at one venue. It's at Stoneleigh next weekend.

[Demonic69]

It's a bit far but I know of a one-off Rem 700 VTR, triangular barrel, the one off bit is they've had the barrel chopped and threaded for a moderator but the thread cover is the original muzzle brake, screws back on and lucks up perfectly in line, looks awesome!
It's new and £900!
I'm nothing to do with them, I was just in the other day, saw it for sale and was quite impressed
Anyways, good luck on your hunt

[Mike357]

You could go up to Diggle north of Manchester, excuse my Geography. Fox Firearms may either have or know of a suitable rifle. My last 308 came via Gun Pimp on behalf of a member at Diggle.


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[The Gun Pimp]

Yes - Foxy's shop at Diggle Ranges would be a good starting point - there is always stuff on the Diggle notice board as well.

[Geek]

The Cheshire gun room is in Bolton and Stockport. I don't know them so can't recommend either way though.

If you have the time visit the shooting show, lots of suppliers all at one venue. It's at Stoneleigh next weekend.

I have purchased all my firearms (3No) and shotguns (3No) from Cheshire Gun Room - some people don't like John but I have always found both him and his staff very helpful.

You could also try Simply Firearms, again Derek is most helpful and my next purchase will be with Derek.

http://www.simplyfirearms.co.uk/

[Christel]

Which distance are we talking about?

[The Gun Pimp]

Hi all,

I'm just starting out down the route of full bore distance shooting and would like to know if anyone can recommend good RFD's around my area. I live in Bolton and upto now have gone to Tim McAvoy for my air rifle and .22 rimmy needs.
I have got the proverbial headache reading up on all the different rifle/stock combinations and from what I've seen prices can vary too so it seems to be a case of looking around at as many rifle combinations/dealers as possible.
Bernie

The worst thing you can do is walk into a dealer's with a wallet full of cash and little knowledge. Join a decent club - like Diggle - come and look at the various disciplines we shoot and decide where you want to drop in. Meanwhile, you'll have the chance to look at (and even shoot) a whole lot of different rifles and you will then know exactly what you want.

PM me on vinceb@targetshooteronline.com if you want to visit Diggle Ranges.

[EDnSKY]

Thanks for all the helpful info. I will certainly have a look at all those that have been mentioned.

@ Vince, I haven't enough posts to PM you yet. We had a chat on the phone not long ago ref membership but I have a problem with working shifts and not getting many weekends free. Maybe it would be possible to pop up during the week sometime when I am free to have a nosey.

rgds

Bernie

[EDnSKY]

Which distance are we talking about?

Hi Christel,

I don't mind travelling 30 miles(ish) one way if I can get a good price on something

rgds

Bernie