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Vintage Classic Rifle Open Competition 22nd March 2009
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09-03-2009 10:20pm#1
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anything between .22 hornet and .220 Swift namely, .22 hornet, .222 rem, .17 rem, 204 ruger, 220 swift, 223 ............... these are generally taken in hunting circles as "fox" calibres, we know that 22-250 and 243 are used but we want to restrict it to the upper limit of .223/220 swift.
There are a lot of "fox" shooters out there who dabble in target shooting this comp is mainly for them
22/250 is still considered the "smallest" deer calibre allowed therefore we have decided to stick to the "old" divide between vermin/deer calibres
22 magnum/17 hmr would not really be deemed suitable on foxes to 200 yards
There are a few comps for 22lr during the year too0 -
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I have a beautiful Parker Hale in 22.250 Calibre it is about 45 years old, I had it rebarreled some years ago, it has a Lothar Walther barrel on it and it is extremely accurate.
I would like to see it shot in that competition if it is allowed.
Sikamick
could shoot comp but only for score ? will have to check it out for you 0 -
How about limit it to .22 and smaller centrefires? That way you don't get the likes of the .243 involved, but can allow the .22-250, which to be fair is about the same as the Swift. It'd be a fun competition in any case? What will it be? Prone, sitting/kneeling and standing at 100, 200 and 300? Might as well challenge folks. 0
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IWM I like your logic and I reckon it is a good idea might make it easier to "limit" calibre choice too, much the same way as we were going to use the "old" Garda division between vermin/deer calibres
Leave it with me for a few days lads.
Any feedback from others appreciated !0 -
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bunny shooter wrote: »anything between .22 hornet and .220 Swift namely, .22 hornet, .222 rem, .17 rem, 204 ruger, 220 swift, 223 ............... these are generally taken in hunting circles as "fox" calibres, we know that 22-250 and 243 are used but we want to restrict it to the upper limit of .223/220 swift.
There are a lot of "fox" shooters out there who dabble in target shooting this comp is mainly for them 22/250 is still considered the "smallest" deer calibre allowed therefore we have decided to stick to the "old" divide between vermin/deer calibres
22 magnum/17 hmr would not really be deemed suitable on foxes to 200 yards
There are a few comps for 22lr during the year too
Not to worry, my Parker Hale old as it is, is too beautiful to shoot. Does any one know if my Lothar Walther Barrel replacement would need a second lisence?0 -
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Ye git. Only two points after all your practise, and you using the 6.5 while I was on the .303 and I didn't get to practise, I just went straight into the match without ever shooting a fullbore without a scope before
An enormous amount of fun, I have to say. I might not be able to take anything off a shelf above my head tomorrow, but it was worth it
Pictures look great as well btw. Will post soon.
I think bunny's gotten over the shock of having three mods (well, two mods and an ex-mod) show up to say hi unannounced 0 -
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Ye git. Only two points after all your practise, and you using the 6.5 while I was on the .303 and I didn't get to practise, I just went straight into the match without ever shooting a fullbore without a scope before
*cough* The amount of whinging while shooting jaycee's .308 later, it's a wonder you didn't bore the targets off their staples!
No scope-eye this time too, well done. An enormous amount of fun, I have to say. I might not be able to take anything off a shelf above my head tomorrow, but it was worth it
Agreed, many thanks to Mick and all who helped run it. Another excellent day.0 -
I totally agree, A great day. Congrats, It Was'nt me, you shot well today. I scored a 37 and 2 V's. Sparks beat me by one point. Good shooting Sparks, hate to see what you and It was'nt me could do with a bit of prior practice on the the vintage rifles.
It was also great to see and fire other classics, such as the Martini Enfield .303, the Schmidt Rubin 7.5 and the Moisin Nagant. Judging by today, the classic scene is really gathering steam. The winner and the second place and the third place were all won by Swedish Mauser sporterised models. A great testimony to these fine rifles. still waiting on my licence for my No4 .303. Then I will train and train for the next shoot. The trophies today were really nice, Fair play to the lads for going to all the trouble of getting them made.
Seriously though, I was reluctant to leave the range in case I missed something. Sparks brought along his kit. Wow that anschutz .22 is some piece of work. Did'nt get to se the "Glock" IZH 46M.
Would like to get a few rounds out of this before I decide which air pistol to buy!
Thanks again to Jim and the staff at Midlands for making everyone feel welcome, and thanks to Mick and all the VCRAI Committee for an excellent event.0 -
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It wasn't me! wrote: »*cough* The amount of whinging while shooting jaycee's .308 later, it's a wonder you didn't bore the targets off their staples! No scope-eye this time too, well done. That wasn't whinging, it was moaning and crying like a little girl at the pain in my shoulder
Aye - I won't be giving up the air rifle, but it was a barrel of monkeys.Agreed, many thanks to Mick and all who helped run it. Another excellent day.
And the 9mm pistol was fun as well
And those photos turned out exceptionally well, btw IWM.0 -
That wasn't whinging, it was moaning and crying like a little girl at the pain in my shoulder
Aye - I won't be giving up the air rifle, but it was a barrel of monkeys.
And the 9mm pistol was fun as well
And those photos turned out exceptionally well, btw IWM.
*those* photos? (needs memory refreshed, had early start and has been on autopilot all day)
Everyone needs to see Sparks shooting an evil 9mm to show he's one of the gang.
Thanks to the VCRAI, its members, and the generosity of the shooters of the Midlands with all their beautiful kit, here's a cross-section of what I managed to try today, possibly excepting some stuff I don't recall. (See above comment about autopilot)
Left to right: 9mm parabellum, .223 remington, .308 winchester, 7.62x54R, 6.5x55SE, .303 British, .270 winchester0 -
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..........I think bunny's gotten over the shock of having three mods (well, two mods and an ex-mod) show up to say hi unannounced
:eek: Knew Sparks from his photos, Connor was unknown but the t-shirt gave it away in the end, know JC from Midlands and must admit I did get a shock fair dues to ye Ye got me
Fired the no 4 303 myself first time ever and loved it. have bought one and am waiting on licence. 7th round stung a bit
fair thump of it alright. trigger is not a timmney or a jewel though .................. can't wait to get mine.
Had a CG63 Swedish Mauser, the one with the "flash" sights :pac: previously, it was there today actually and must admit it is sweet to shoot compared to the 303 :eek:
Thanks to Mick and all who organised shoot will be joining VCRAI as soon as I get licence sorted for 303, love the new posters too Mick.
32 shot classic comp ! more power to ye lads.
IWM thought you were older?0 -
bunny shooter wrote: »IWM thought you were older?
It's all this work they find for me to do. Ages me terribly. 0 -
It wasn't me! wrote: »It's all this work they find for me to do. Ages me terribly.
Ya know what ya mean sure I'm only 21 :eek: 0 -
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Did'nt get to se the "Glock" IZH 46M. Would like to get a few rounds out of this before I decide which air pistol to buy!
Here's Sparks shooting it on the pistol range at 25 yards. Amazing that the pellets were hitting the target reasonably reliably, even if they were going in sideways! :eek:
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Photo time
Match in full swing:
The Schmidt Rubin? Tried to get a shot of the brass ejecting but no luck
SMLE in action:
Lots of vintage rifles in the racks:
And lots of SMLEs:
Jim looking on during the scoring and patching wondering what's taking so long:
The delay revealed through the scope - nattering ahoy!
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Pretty sure at least one of them went in backwardsHere's Sparks shooting it on the pistol range at 25 yards. Amazing that the pellets were hitting the target reasonably reliably, even if they were going in sideways! :eek:
Mind you, while they were tumbling, they were hitting where we were aiming, plus or minus a few inches. For a low-powered tractor-based airgun, that's pretty neat.0 -
Jaycee finally proving he can shoot when he takes the suit and tie off
IWM shooting. That .308 has the single best trigger I've ever used of any non-match rifle. Ever. Hands down. Unfortunately, you only get to enjoy it for .25 milliseconds, and then it kicks you in the shoulder to distract you
The winners of today's VCRAI competition, complete with trophies:
The evil .223 in action:
Same rifle, cooler hat, two shots touching at 200 yards. Sweet.
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Convinced to try not to shoot it like an ISSF pistol...
Actually the grouping wasn't bad at 10ish metres like that:
Jaycee demonstrating the proper procedure for flinching while the cameraman bravely forgets to duck to dodge flying brass (this should show up as an animation by the way):
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Nice photos Sparks, some good ones there for the ol' PR campaign.
I absolutely have to agree about jaycee's Savage. The trigger was stunning. I've seen a lot of match rifles with worse triggers. You'd go a long way and spend a lot of money to get anything half as nice. Having shot that rifle, it's gotten very tempting again all of a sudden. Put manners on me to drag it up and down a mountain all day too. That .223 is a gem too, and ridiculously accurate, and the 9mm was indecently good fun. 0 -
And a V you cheeky buggerSparks beat me by one point.
Probably put myself in hospital for a broken shoulderGood shooting Sparks, hate to see what you and It was'nt me could do with a bit of prior practice on the the vintage rifles.
It's a nice little bit of kit allright, I was hoping to get a few more people to try it out but with all that was going on I kept getting distractedSeriously though, I was reluctant to leave the range in case I missed something. Sparks brought along his kit. Wow that anschutz .22 is some piece of work.
No worries, show up to the next NTSA airgun match and there'll be a fair few types to show off!Did'nt get to se the "Glock" IZH 46M. Would like to get a few rounds out of this before I decide which air pistol to buy!
+1 to that, excellent event and a great day all round.Thanks again to Jim and the staff at Midlands for making everyone feel welcome, and thanks to Mick and all the VCRAI Committee for an excellent event.0 -
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What a great day out, I posted in the wrong thread when i got home lastnight
I was very impressed with the shooting. Sorry i didnt enter the comp now
But well done to everyone, Its good to see more people with a love for the old timers ( the Rifles not the people )
On a side note. My .44 Mag is just sexy, Could you PM or post whatever photos/Vid you have,
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Ye git. Only two points after all your practise, and you using the 6.5 while I was on the .303 and I didn't get to practise, I just went straight into the match without ever shooting a fullbore without a scope before
An enormous amount of fun, I have to say. I might not be able to take anything off a shelf above my head tomorrow, but it was worth it
Pictures look great as well btw. Will post soon.
I think bunny's gotten over the shock of having three mods (well, two mods and an ex-mod) show up to say hi unannounced
hi sparks. its nice to hear you all had a good time at the shoot and it was my .303 you where using and you did well firing it for the first time and look forward to seeing you all at our next shoot on the 3rd of may.:):):):):):)0 -
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So, anyone see (hear/feel) my .338 Lapua Mag? I know a few of you were looking..............:eek:.
Apologies if it upset any of you.
I was the chap in the black jacket trying very subtly (yeah, right) to get offered a go. It was a thing of beauty. Loud, loud, beauty. I also really wanted some of the brass. 0 -
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It wasn't me! wrote: »DURC Mick, can't have UCD taking credit now.
My apologies IWM I have changed it, see you Wed coming around 3 ish.
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hi sparks. its nice to hear you all had a good time at the shoot and it was my .303 you where using and you did well firing it for the first time and look forward to seeing you all at our next shoot on the 3rd of may.:):):):):):)
Many thanks for the loan prodg (and it's a lovely piece of history, that rifle), and it was good to meet you - but I think I might say no to trying the Mosin-Nagent next time as well, my shoulder bones are old and frail 0 -
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