I'm Looking to get into target shooting

roadruner

Hi I'm Looking to get into target shooting anyone help me out how do I get started where do I go etc.
I live in Co Limerick but I haven't got a clue where to start!

sharps

Check out the Fermoy Rifle Club web site and give the a ring, they are a great target shooting club and will give you the info. that you need on joining etc.

jaycee

So what kind of target shooting do you want to get into..?

Short range ?
Long Range ?

Air rifle ?
Centerfire ?

Tell us all a bit more about your interests and you'll get plenty of advise ..

Welcome , by the way

roadruner

Thanks Sharps, JayCee

I'd love to get into Long Range & Centerfire would be my choice,
I've done a lot of open air range competition shooting various weapons with the army but that was a long time ago :rolleyes:.
But i'd love to get back into some kind of target shooting so any info would be great

jaycee

OK then..

Well for centerfire, Midlands range outside Tullamore is the longest in the country. Theres a choice of 25 meter, 50 meter, 100, 200, 300, 400, or 600 meter.. depending on what your shooting.

Apart from the 600meter range all firing points are covered and theres a nice clubhouse too. It's probably best to look around and see what suits your shooting best.

Hope this helps

roadruner

Thanks again JayCee,
Whats the story with licencing and buying rifles and ammo?

V Bull

Hi Roadrunner,

This topic has been covered a thousand times hence the rush of replys to your queiry.

Here's a link to wiki boards that might help you out.

http://wiki.boards.ie/wiki/Frequently_Asked_Questions_about_Shooting

Every district and Super have different "stories" and tunes to dance to. Find a local club and ask the members there, that might be the best way of answering a lot of questions...........

roadruner

V Bull wrote: »

Hi Roadrunner,

This topic has been covered a thousand times hence the rush of replys to your queiry.

Here's a link to wiki boards that might help you out.

http://wiki.boards.ie/wiki/Frequently_Asked_Questions_about_Shooting

Every district and Super have different "stories" and tunes to dance to. Find a local club and ask the members there, that might be the best way of answering a lot of questions...........

V Bull Ever hear the phrase needle in a haystack?

Thanks for the link
And the help

Pete Sadlier

What are the commonest / most easily attainable calibres for semi auto rifles. I'd like to get a semi auto - ruger 10/ 22 magnum (Rimfire) but out of interest would like to know what calibres are available and wouldnt be a problem keeping in the future re. needing to get a restricted firearms licence.

philydiver

Hi new to boards and would like to know if anyone out there has a Steyr ssg 04 .308cal and can give me information on how good it shoots and how reliable if is?. thinking of buying one soon?

Philydiver

jaycee wrote: »

OK then..

Well for centerfire, Midlands range outside Tullamore is the longest in the country. Theres a choice of 25 meter, 50 meter, 100, 200, 300, 400, or 600 meter.. depending on what your shooting.

Apart from the 600meter range all firing points are covered and theres a nice clubhouse too. It's probably best to look around and see what suits your shooting best.

Hope this helps