Boards clay day

bitemybanger

i know some of you live a fair bit away but i was wondering if any of you guys would like to meet up at a good clay facility and get a lil Boards competition going? put faces to the names. if we get a good enough response we can put a date and venue up.

bogteal

Sounds like a good day out,Where about would we have it, west clare to dublin is a bit too far.But we will worry about that when the time comes.

bitemybanger

Was thinking Courtlough because its easy to get to as its only 5 mins from the M1 but then i was thinking of the target and pistol boys,
They have a 75 meter range for 22 and air rifles and but dont accomadate for pistols, Hilltop in Wicklow accomadate for all disiplines.
See whos interested before we pick a venue.

meathstevie

Lakelands ? At least the boys from the west won't have to travel fully coast to coast

bitemybanger

Another good option.

cavan shooter

Count me in but would need to apply for planning permission,

IRLConor

Midlands? (Do they do clays?)

It's in the middle.

bunny shooter

Midlands do have a clay range, fullbore rifle, .22 rifle (rental available too on .22's for those who don't have one) pistol range. Central to whole country. I'd be up for this. Few weeks notice and I'll be there.

Our man in Havana

Is my single barrel shotgun welcome?

It wasn't me!

Given a few weeks' notice, I'd be up for it alright.

bunny shooter

Bond-007 wrote: »

Is my single barrel shotgun welcome?

As far as I'm concerned it would

Our man in Havana

I will deffo be there so.

The reason I asked was that most people use DB shotguns for clays.

It wasn't me!

Hmm, as I won't own a shotgun until late summer, do Midlands have guns to rent?

bigred

Bond-007 wrote: »

I will deffo be there so.

The reason I asked was that most people use DB shotguns for clays.

Wouldnt a meet such as this be an opportunity for shooters to try the other disciplines - i.e. send the clay-busters to the .22 range, send the pistoleros to do some shotgun, etc. We all have stuff we do every week and a lot of us dont get the opportunity to try different disciplines. I know there's training and safety implications, but at least if we took some sort of a common sense approach it might just work out.

bunny shooter

It wasn't me! wrote: »

Hmm, as I won't own a shotgun until late summer, do Midlands have guns to rent?

they rent 22's not sure about shotguns

It wasn't me!

Hmm, well I should be able to bring a .22, but would be a while before I could bring a shotgun down. Perhaps if this happens later on in the year. As is, I can bring a rifle.

bitemybanger

Shall we put a date on it? maybee a month or two down the line to give plenty of notice? Does anyone know this venue or members of it? if so they might be able to get a good deal for ammo and clays.
This could be good lads, good response so far

cavan shooter

Bond-007 wrote: »

Is my single barrel shotgun welcome?

Single shot down the line, saves on ammo and keeps you sharp....

thehair

bitemybanger wrote: »

Shall we put a date on it? maybee a month or two down the line to give plenty of notice? Does anyone know this venue or members of it? if so they might be able to get a good deal for ammo and clays.
This could be good lads, good response so far

i would love to go .us lads from the west could car share .
i am in mayo -near ballaghaderreen possible to meet in say castlebar
outside garda station for safery and then go down to possible midland

tell me what do you think.people from the west good idea.
yes or no:)

bitemybanger

Will we organise it for exatly 1 month from today which would be sunday 24th of febuary?

newby.204

you would do this after ive just sold my o/u wouldnt you, howeveri guess i could have a crack at the .22, id say im a maybe at the moment though

Our man in Havana

bitemybanger wrote: »

Will we organise it for exatly 1 month from today which would be sunday 24th of febuary?

Sounds like a plan. + support.

bitemybanger

LOL, Big red made a comment about people trying different disiplines so you might still get to bust a few clays.

bitemybanger

was just looking at the website, looks like a really good venue.

Gerri

bitemybanger wrote: »

was just looking at the website, looks like a really good venue.

That's a very old website from way back, the range looks nothing like that now as the falling plate and silhouette range are gone a few years now. There is a pistol range for members only and the centrefire range is members only also. They only allow club guns on the .22 range if you are not a member , not sure about the clay shooting. Hope this helps.

They haven't used deer or fox targets in years,either. Too many people unable to hit the kill zones on them, at least that's what I was told:-))

thehair

i will go 24feb
1 what price for .22 shooting
2 anybody from west of ire please pm me if you are going thank.

thehair

Gerri wrote: »

That's a very old website from way back, the range looks nothing like that now as the falling plate and silhouette range are gone a few years now. There is a pistol range for members only and the centrefire range is members only also. They only allow club guns on the .22 range if you are not a member , not sure about the clay shooting. Hope this helps.

any body to check this info

Bananaman

Sounds like a plan.

I'll need a date and location before I ask her for the pass

B'Man

bunny shooter

I am a member - I'll check it out. Can we put the date on hold until i get back to ye ? AFAIK pistol is members ONLY, no exceptions, but rest is open to public, you can rent club .22 LR's but have to have a licence for any other gun/s you are using AFAIK

As I said I'll check it out and get back to ye asap

bigred

Bananaman wrote: »

I'll need a date and location before I ask her for the pass

+1 (forms must be filled in triplicate and filed 28days before any event)

bitemybanger

bigred wrote: »

+1 (forms must be filled in triplicate and filed 28days before any event)

would they post out the forms or let us fill them out on the day? if not we only have a few days to get this filled in.
Cant find a number to ring them on,Have you got it Bunny?
So its ok for non-members to use the centrefire range?
We have to clear everything to save any dissapointment;)

bigred

bitemybanger wrote: »

would they post out the forms or let us fill them out on the day? if not we only have a few days to get this filled in.
Cant find a number to ring them on,Have you got it Bunny?
So its ok for non-members to use the centrefire range?
We have to clear everything to save any dissapointment;)

I think you missed my subtle attempt at sarcasm there. I was referring to my Chief Financial Officer / She Who MUST be obeyed etc... Permission must be granted for any absence greater than 1hr..
Maybe a member can let us know what we need for the day to actually shoot at the range

bitemybanger

bigred wrote: »

I think you missed my subtle attempt at sarcasm there. I was referring to my Chief Financial Officer / She Who MUST be obeyed etc... Permission must be granted for any absence greater than 1hr..
Maybe a member can let us know what we need for the day to actually shoot at the range

OOOooooo:D:D:o
Same in my place

thehair

bitemybanger wrote: »

OOOooooo:D:D:o
Same in my place

me two;)

Our man in Havana

bitemybanger wrote: »

OOOooooo:D:D:o
Same in my place

Mine has alreasdy requested a detailed intinery of the day. She has also requested finanical compensation before any application for a pass will be considered.

meathstevie

I just close the door start the car and I'm gone. Plenty of grovelling to do after though:D

cavan shooter

I'm going to apply for full permission once we are certain of the venue, are you allowed use 22 wmr on the range? or are you limited to subs of 22 lr.

Bananaman

Are we still talking about a clay shoot?

Do they have a clay range?

B'Man

bitemybanger

were talking clays and targets, ill be doing both as id say alot of us will
Does anyone have a phone number for Midlands? the one on the old site must be disconnected.

bunny shooter

As I said in previous post leave it to me until this Saturday. I'm going to go up and I will get all info required, patience please lads.

clivej

I want to visit the Midlands club but I'm looking for directions to the range. Did a search on the forum but still can't find the map.
I know that there is a good map/directions here on the forum somewhere so can you/someone show the link please?

fat-tony

Not sure what direction you're coming from, but here's the route from Dublin/M50 - adapt as necessary;)

Directions to MNSCI, Tullamore, Co. Offaly from M50 in Dublin. Distance approx. 105Km

• Take the exit from the M50 motorway signposted Junction 7, Sligo (last junction before toll bridge coming from the south, first junction after the toll bridge coming from the north).
• Follow the N4 until it joins the M4 and continue on the M4 for about 25Km (there is a €2.60 toll). Join the N6 (signposted Galway) and continue on this dual-carriageway which bypasses Miltownpass, Rochfordbridge and Tyrrellspass.
• The dual carriageway ends south of Kilbeggan from where you join the N52 to Tullamore. Entering Tullamore, turn right for Birr (at a Centra Supermarket).
• Continue following the signs for Birr (N52) until you leave Tullamore. After about 4Km, you come to Blueball. Turn right at the Blue Ball pub and continue on that road for approximately 4Km until you see a sign for uneven road surface, and there are trees on both sides of the road. Look for the Range on your right, the entrance is a narrow laneway on the right with trees on both sides and small signs at the entrance.

IRLConor

Map location here.

Edit: I've collected a bunch of range locations, if anyone has additions or corrections I'd love to hear about it.

clivej

Edit: I've collected a bunch of range locations, if anyone has additions or corrections I'd love to hear about it.

Best location of the clubs I have seen.
I know there is a wiki but its not up to date with the locations. Lets face it not even some of the club websites have location maps on them.

Should make this a sticky..... IMO

IRLConor

clivej wrote: »

I know there is a wiki but its not up to date with the locations.

Yes it is. I created that page of mine specifically for the boards.ie wiki.

bitemybanger

Could anybody defenitly going to Midlands on the 24th put your name under here,
Oh yeah Bunnyshooter, did ye get those details for us?

bunny shooter

I was there but people I needed to speak to were all out of the country shooting. Will be there next Sunday ? if ye want to hold off ?

DeVore

I don't shoot but I would be interested in it (presuming we arent talking about shooting at live things here, actually, there are some *people* I wouldnt mind having a pop at. Is that against the rules or just frowned on?).

Would I need any license or documentation (apart from ID which I would presume is a must)?

DeV.

bunny shooter

DeVore wrote: »

I don't shoot but I would be interested in it (presuming we arent talking about shooting at live things here, actually, there are some *people* I wouldnt mind having a pop at. Is that against the rules or just frowned on?).

Would I need any license or documentation (apart from ID which I would presume is a must)?

DeV.

You'd be welcome. Hope I'm not on you're "hit" list..........Not sure about ID, will check it out ?

DeVore

I play a mean game of Call Of Duty 4... is that enough experience?

Thanks bunny, I only have passport (dont drive) but I presume since its good enough for the state it should do.

DeV.

IRLConor

DeVore wrote: »

there are some *people* I wouldnt mind having a pop at. Is that against the rules or just frowned on?

Both.

DeVore wrote: »

Would I need any license or documentation (apart from ID which I would presume is a must)?

The two times I've shot at the Midlands range I didn't need documentation or ID of any sort. I was there at NTSA organised events though so that may have changed the rules.

I've never had to show ID at any range. Usually you just have to sign in. No harm to bring some just in case though.