Boards range day.

pajero2005

Just putting this up to see what interest is out there for a day of shooting and maybe a bbq?

If we get enough replies or expressions of interest maybe a few of us could get busy organizing something.

So would you be interested in:

1. Attending.
2. Helping out with planning.

Regards,
Paj.

Tackleberrywho

pajero2005 wrote: »

Just putting this up to see what interest is out there for a day of shooting and maybe a bbq?

If we get enough replies or expressions of interest maybe a few of us could get busy organizing something.

So would you be interested in:

1. Attending.
2. Helping out with planning.

Regards,
Paj.

It would have to be a sat for me, s I work Sundays
I'd be on for it

dCorbus

Thanks pajero2005

1. Yes, definitely
2. Yes, probably (work and family stuff dependant)

Just to throw in some suggested activities:

.22 Pistols
C/F Pistols
Smallbore 22 Sporter shoot
Smallbore 22 ISSF shoot (Gives more lads a chance to try this and find out more about this exotic sport;):p)
22 Benchrest Shoot
Centrefire Shoot at 100 - 300yards
Centrefire Shoot at 500 - 600yards
Clays (Don't have a bogs-notion about clays!:o)

Would these give us pretty much something for everyone?

+BBQ so we can bring along the family (if needed / wanted / required) and invite along selected friends who may be interested to know more about us "gun-toting hillbilly rednecks" / "weapons-fetish wannabee sn1pers" (delete as applicable) and what we enjoy doing so much!:D:D:rolleyes:

juice1304

that sounds great dCorbus.

Tackleberrywho

juice1304 wrote: »

that sounds great dCorbus.

I am a Hill Bill and proud
If we had a marquee it would be like a spin off of electric picnic.:D:D
Anybody able to play guitar, cooooom ba ya!!
Or AC/DC if you prefer

Has anyone asked the lads in the range though, we can't all just turn up!;)

Dusty87

Tackleberrywho wrote: »

Has anyone asked the lads in the range though, we can't all just turn up!;)

Easy there boy, Its been planned since 15:03, no point in ringinging range with only 3 up for it so far:D:D:D

Im in hopefully depending on date, hols in July. What catorgry does my 50cal fall under:D
Im .223

pajero2005

Dusty87 wrote: »

What catorgry does my 50cal fall under:D

It falls into the "gun swap category" You get to use my .22wmr and I use your .50 cal:cool:
Sorry Dusty87 but these are the rules, I don't make them up:D:D

dCorbus

"gun swap category"

Do we need to throw our car-keys into a bowl for that!?:D:D:eek:

Has anyone asked the lads in the range though, we can't all just turn up

Not yet I presume, obviously - but we can / will need to cross that particular bridge when we get to it and have found out what level of interest there is and what kinds of events the venerable members of boards.ie shooting and all it's glorious sub-fora would like to see included, e.g. no point in approach the ranges before we know if there'll be 5, 10, 50, or 500 shooters turning up!:D

Let's get a handle on the numbers and events first - Then someone can put together a proposal to take to whichever venue ranges might suit.

If we had a marquee it would be like a spin off of electric picnic

Without the booze of course!:p:(

But, good suggestion, tac - Have an idea about this but I'll need to do some more digging first. However, I'd suggest that if we don't need one - we don't get one (one less thing to worry about) - but, yes, would be good so that we could all mingle and chat whilst sheltered from the vagaries of the Irish climate/weather. And most ranges have limited indoor space TBH.

Anybody able to play guitar, cooooom ba ya!!
Or AC/DC if you prefer

OMG.....Nooooooooo!:p
There's always "Michael, Row the Boat ashore" and other such happy-clappy tunes!:D

But in summary: Let's check out the numbers and the events to start with.

This may take some time to get properly organised and arranged and publicised, and since the Summer is pretty full each weekend with various shooting events and peoples holidays and school holidays etc etc, I'd suggest that we look to work toward a date in September? Weather should still be good, but the Summer-rush over. Also, give sufficient time to box everything off? What do ye all reckon?

As an afterthought, when does the Deer season reopen - It might be handy for some of the lads to use the shoots to get some range practice in before the opening day?

Tackleberrywho

dCorbus wrote: »

Do we need to throw our car-keys into a bowl for that!?:D:D:eek:

Woah there no, this is not Boogie Nights

Not yet I presume, obviously - but we can / will need to cross that particular bridge when we get to it and have found out what level of interest there is and what kinds of events the venerable members of boards.ie shooting and all it's glorious sub-fora would like to see included, e.g. no point in approach the ranges before we know if there'll be 5, 10, 50, or 500 shooters turning up!:D

Let's get a handle on the numbers and events first - Then someone can put together a proposal to take to whichever venue ranges might suit.



Without the booze of course!:p:(

But, good suggestion, tac - Have an idea about this but I'll need to do some more digging first. However, I'd suggest that if we don't need one - we don't get one (one less thing to worry about) - but, yes, would be good so that we could all mingle and chat whilst sheltered from the vagaries of the Irish climate/weather. And most ranges have limited indoor space TBH.



OMG.....Nooooooooo!:p
There's always "Michael, Row the Boat ashore" and other such happy-clappy tunes!:D

But in summary: Let's check out the numbers and the events to start with.

This may take some time to get properly organised and arranged and publicised, and since the Summer is pretty full each weekend with various shooting events and peoples holidays and school holidays etc etc, I'd suggest that we look to work toward a date in September? Weather should still be good, but the Summer-rush over. Also, give sufficient time to box everything off? What do ye all reckon?

As an afterthought, when does the Deer season reopen - It might be handy for some of the lads to use the shoots to get some range practice in before the opening day?

1st sept all things going well, no sign of permits back yet so seasons can change so hard to be definitive.


My Da made hay in september last two years so we had good weather then too.


I'd try and get a deer, even a section as corn will be late this year so should be easier get a section before and have it hung in a chill for 21 days to mature nicely; when corn is scarce farmers won't want bambie eating their profit margin

I love a barbeque
I was here before http://www.saltlickbbq.com/

Fantastic way of cooking

What is wrong with a bit of music after the shooting has stopped?
I am friends with a roadie of the Blizzards(his nephew plays in the band), but that might be a bit lively for some of the older folk.

pajero2005

dCorbus wrote: »

Do we need to throw our car-keys into a bowl for that!?:D:D:eek:

Easy now, I expect dinner and a movie first:p

dCorbus wrote: »

Let's get a handle on the numbers and events first - Then someone can put together a proposal to take to whichever venue ranges might suit.

Would a poll be any use? Give caliber(s) of choice for the day. Might help get a better handle on numbers and requirements on events, timing etc. That way people would be able to enter a few events if they so desired.

dCorbus wrote: »

There's always "Michael, Row the Boat ashore" and other such happy-clappy tunes!:D

I was thinking of getting Crystal Swing on board for the day::eek::D

dCorbus wrote: »

I'd suggest that we look to work toward a date in September? Weather should still be good, but the Summer-rush over. Also, give sufficient time to box everything off? What do ye all reckon?

September sounds good, we're always "guaranteed" a few good weeks in September.

dCorbus

Just something to be aware of, and to make sure the SOPTBWMBO* are happy and informed of this initiative (if it's decided to use the boards.ie name in any way for this event):

http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/faq.php?faq=bie_faq#faq_bie_faq_boardsname

In the past we have never had a problem with people using our name for forming groups or teams in the real world or for online games etc. Up until recently, there has never been any reason for us to have any concern over this. However, in light of some of the recent activity in a game promoted on our site and using our name, we feel that we need to have greater control over this in order to avoid a negative image for the site and it's members.

We're happy to allow people to use our name in association with their activity or team that has got together on our site and to promote it on our forums. We only ask that they do 2 things:

1) Let us know about it (even if it's just a quick PM to me to say what it is you're doing).

Futher to this - if you are going as far as getting jerseys or badges or something done for your group with our logo and/or name on it, you definitely need to let us know. You never know, there might be a whole bunch of people who want to buy it outside of your own group!

2) You would apply the same sort of guidelines to it as we have here on boards in relation to how people interact.

In effect, if you've got our name, you may find yourself subject to our rules. We will not be policing the internet, but if someone brings something to the attention of the Admins that has the boards.ie name attached to it and/or is being actively promoted on boards.ie, we *may* deem it appropriate to take action on our site arising from it (this would only be on a case by case basis as we don't see the need to have a definitive "rule" about it). In the past we have taken action against people who have harassed others in pubs on social nights out or who have taken to abuse others via another site cause they know they'd be banned for doing so here.

We find it regretable that we have to come up with such a ruling, but as the site has grown so much and continues to grow at a fantastic rate, we felt the need to put this in place.

Thank you very much for your time and understanding on this.

Can't see this as a major biggie - but worth checking out?

Mods - Any advice / input on this?




*Super Online Powers-That-Be Who Must Be Obeyed

Tackleberrywho

dCorbus wrote: »

Just something to be aware of, and to make sure the SOPTBWMBO* are happy and informed of this initiative (if it's decided to use the boards.ie name in any way for this event):

http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/faq.php?faq=bie_faq#faq_bie_faq_boardsname



Can't see this as a major biggie - but worth checking out?

Mods - Any advice / input on this?

Anything except Crystal swing!
A range is a legal place for many to shoot, and barbies are non threatening to local establishments.

And if we raise money for the Jeckle and Hyde foundation a not so famous person will be pleased (think about that one):D

dCorbus

I was thinking of getting Crystal Swing on board for the day

F**k Nooooooooo!
It's supposed to be day of enjoyment!:p:rolleyes:

And that wouldn't do anything to dispel the "hillbilly redneck" part of "gun-toting hillbilly redneck" myth!:D:D:D:rolleyes:

Would a poll be any use? Give caliber(s) of choice for the day. Might help get a better handle on numbers and requirements on events, timing etc. That way people would be able to enter a few events if they so desired.

Yep, good idea.

Don't know how you'd set it up (multichoice maybe?):

- Preferred Month
- Firearm of Choice (e.g. c/f rifle, smallbore rifle, c/f pistol, 22 pistol, revolver, shotty, etc)
- Calibre wishing to be used

And maybe use my above prelim events suggestions in the poll to see what disciplines / events our posting community would be interested in?

pajero2005

dCorbus wrote: »

Don't know how you'd set it up (multichoice maybe?):

- Preferred Month
- Firearm of Choice (e.g. c/f rifle, smallbore rifle, c/f pistol, 22 pistol, revolver, shotty, etc)
- Calibre wishing to be used

And maybe use my above prelim events suggestions in the poll to see what disciplines / events our posting community would be interested in?

I'm off to work now so I'll try set up a poll later.
Toodle pip:D

dCorbus

Heading off down the far end of the country now - Won't be back online til tomorrow night at the earliest. Leave ye at it and will check back in over the weekend!:)

dC Out (for now)

fiattech

Hi that sounds like a good idea, you can count me in.

Tackleberrywho

dCorbus wrote: »

Heading off down the far end of the country now - Won't be back online til tomorrow night at the earliest. Leave ye at it and will check back in over the weekend!:)

dC Out (for now)

Well I might be on the Range tomorrow to give the glock a blow out, ages since i fired it. I keep forgetting to bring safety glasses as i don't need them for fullbore

I'll send out a few feelers to see what the response is

poulo6.5

pajero2005 wrote: »

Just putting this up to see what interest is out there for a day of shooting and maybe a bbq?

If we get enough replies or expressions of interest maybe a few of us could get busy organizing something.

So would you be interested in:

1. Attending.
2. Helping out with planning.

Regards,
Paj.

i'm deffo up for it when and where. :D:D:D

Sparks

dCorbus wrote: »

Can't see this as a major biggie - but worth checking out?
Mods - Any advice / input on this?

For a social get-together and BBQ? Shouldn't be an issue if everyone's well-behaved If it hits critical mass, we'll run it past the online PTB.

endasmail

yea should be good
just give plenty of notice to people

endasmail

Sparks wrote: »

For a social get-together and BBQ? Shouldn't be an issue if everyone's well-behaved If it hits critical mass, we'll run it past the online PTB.

??????

Tackleberrywho

endasmail wrote: »

??????

And what does BUMP mean?
there was a fwe others quoted today by dCorbus that i did not know what they ment

doyle61

if the dates suit ild be well up for it:D getting married so most of july is out for me but appart from that sounds good to me:cool:

Dusty87

There we are now lads, Range first and off to Doyles wedding after for the beers. Kill two birds with the one cartridge so to speak:D:D

Grizzly 45

Sounds good to moi.Suggest,maybe an Evilll black gun shoot as well.So folks can see that they have sporting purposes and are not needing daily exorsisms of their resident demons.

LB6

Et moi aussi - date depending....:D

Tackleberrywho

LB6 wrote: »

Et moi - date depending....:D

You can come, but we can't supply you a date. You may get your own
only messing, what format do you think it should take?

Dusty87

LB6 wrote: »

Et moi - date depending....:D

Grizzly 45 wrote: »

Sounds good to moi.Suggest,maybe an Evilll black gun shoot as well.So folks can see that they have sporting purposes and are not needing daily exorsisms of their resident demons.

Tu Parle Anglais??
I decided to try learn french incase i ever met Theirry Henry:D

clivej

I see trouble acoming here.
Fcuksake - lads can't even get on together on this forum and they don't know who is whom. I foresee punch-ups in the jax or handbags at 50 paces.

Tackleberrywho

Dusty87 wrote: »

Tu Parle Anglais??
I decided to try learn french incase i ever met Theirry Henry:D

Do ya want to go for a shot in the morning Dusty?

LB6

Gee thanks Tack - don't think I'll have a problem dragging the other half with me!

Think first of all a couple of polls should be done to see what date suits the majority and 2nd one to see what everyone shoots. Then just pick a few of those top categories and concentrate on them so that we won't all be scattered around the place and maybe miss something else that maybe we'd also like to try out.

pedroeibar1

clivej wrote: »

I see trouble acoming here.
Fcuksake - lads can't even get on together on this forum and they don't know who is whom. I foresee punch-ups in the jax or handbags at 50 paces.

Don't like your wan, clivej.

I'd be up for it, can bring 12's, a20 and a .22 semi-auto. Would love to try a Sako 85 in .308.
P.

Tackleberrywho

pedroeibar1 wrote: »

Don't like your wan, clivej.

I'd be up for it, can bring 12's, a20 and a .22 semi-auto. Would love to try a Sako 85 in .308.
P.

July is a bad month for me, a wedding and a week playing soldiers.
I reckon an open shoot fox round all calibres.

100 & 200 yards I think, I am trying to get a mate of mine Claire Tully to do an appearance, If it was for charity she would go. She is a patron of Breast cancer

check her out claire tully dot com
Lucan lass who actually tells me like shooting and used to go out with her granddad and shotty years ago

clivej

pedroeibar1 wrote: »

Don't like your wan, clivej.

I'd be up for it, can bring 12's, a20 and a .22 semi-auto. Would love to try a Sako 85 in .308.
P.

Can't help you with that one as I've only got the Sako 75 .308 :p:p


SAKO 75 VARMINT LAMINATED STAINLESS.

homerhop

a few sporting traps would be nice, perhaps a few minis and of course the poachers fav, the fur and feather

Odysseus

I would be up for it too, don't forget us guys with .17hmrs. It with be nice to put face to names here, I ran race with people from other forums I use and it is better when you have met the other person in question. Also I thinking about the chance to learn a bit more from you guys, so its all good.

It wasn't me!

I'd go. Would shoot centrefire hunting rifle, rimfire hunting rifle and target rifle.

Tackleberrywho

It wasn't me! wrote: »

I'd go. Would shoot centrefire hunting rifle, rimfire hunting rifle and target rifle.

I still think unlimited cal 100 and 200
level playing field ish


some of the larger calibres perform better after 300, so 100 & 200 would be foxer shooting

Perhaps the worst score gets a prize and the best score

Should I ask Claire if she will be a Judge??

It wasn't me!

Tackleberrywho wrote: »

I still think unlimited cal 100 and 200
level playing field ish


some of the larger calibres perform better after 300, so 100 & 200 would be foxer shooting

Perhaps the worst score gets a prize and the best score

Should I ask Claire if she will be a Judge??

You're still looking at a distinct disadvtange for the rimfires there. Realistically, you're looking at doing two things there.

Tackleberrywho

It wasn't me! wrote: »

You're still looking at a distinct disadvtange for the rimfires there. Realistically, you're looking at doing two things there.

Well the rimfires are quite good at 100, and centrefire @200

I'm quite good at barbecueing, I do it a lot. That will be my job that day

Anyone want to supply some venison to make burgers?
Or steak to grill!

It wasn't me!

I think we're getting ahead of ourselves. Let's see who's willing to help out, then get the shoot organised, then think about the lunch options.

Tackleberrywho

It wasn't me! wrote: »

I think we're getting ahead of ourselves. Let's see who's willing to help out, then get the shoot organised, then think about the lunch options.

Think Positive, I live local to it so no probs for me, a few others will help out

If you build it, they will come :D:D:D:D:D

It wasn't me!

Tackleberrywho wrote: »

Think Positive, I live local to it so no probs for me, a few others will help out

If you build it, they will come :D:D:D:D:D

No, a match from last week would tell you otherwise. The sentence is too abbreviated. It should read "If you listen to everyone's opinion, collate that data, decide on something that will suit everyone or as many as possible, book it well ahead of time, for a date that suits as many as possible, advertise it well, then run it well on the day, they will come." Not so snappy though.

pajero2005

Ok all,

The first poll has been added to see what date works best for everyone. Once we agree on that we'll approach a range (midlands?) and see if they will play ball.

In the mean time keep those suggestions coming for the form the day will take, bearing in mind we have a wide selection of calibers here and I would like to see everything catered for. We'll run a poll on event types in the coming days. I just want to get a handle on numbers first.


I've never organized anything like this before so would be grateful for any and all help/suggestions. Feel free to give your 2 cents if you think i'm going about it arse-ways.


Regards,
Paj.

LB6

.22 pistol, .22 50m open prone and .22 50/100m BR are my lot to throw into the proverbial bowl. Would love to try the clays! Been years since I last tried!:D

Is there anyway that the poll can be adjusted to allow multiple dates to be picked?

Tackleberrywho

LB6 wrote: »

.22 pistol, .22 50m open prone and .22 50/100m BR are my lot to throw into the proverbial bowl. Would love to try the clays! Been years since I last tried!:D

Is there anyway that the poll can be adjusted to allow multiple dates to be picked?

What happens if one does not own a .22lr my smallest is .223?
And my pistol is .40??

LB6

Bragging won't get ya anywhere - ya don't need a big hammer to drive a small nail

Sure I may even let ya use my .22's

bunny shooter

AFAIK at Midlands you can only use what you have a licence for

Tackleberrywho

LB6 wrote: »

Bragging won't get ya anywhere - ya don't need a big hammer to drive a small nail

Sure I may even let ya use my .22's

In midlands(Ireland) I can only fire my own pistol. I'm not bragging. i was just about to buy a second pistol hammerelli before the licence system changed.

I have what I have so I have to use what I have. The .22 pistol would have a massive advantage over a glock @50 metres anyway.

LB6

eeee gads - that's going to put a right halt on proceedings!

Thought you could use anothers firearm as long as they were supervising and you already had a licence for that same calibre? or is it sticter than that, that you can only use your own piece?

Where does clay shooting come under that rule then?




Tack - was only having a hop hon!

bunny shooter

LB6 wrote: »

Thought you could use anothers firearm as long as they were supervising and you already had a licence for that same calibre? or is it sticter than that, that you can only use your own piece?

AFAIK you can use what you actually have a licence for ONLY

LB6 wrote: »

Where does clay shooting come under that rule then?

Not sure if shotgun & clay shooting comes under this rule at MNSCI.