Posted: 1/1/2011 11:50:48 PM EDT
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Hey guys just received this from the Practical Rifle website. The Bangor comp is normally very well attended over the 3 days and provided the oportunity to shoot in the dark and in a tunnel.
Well worth a look for those that have never been before. Methinks that the Unicorn will be having an outing Oh BTW you do not need "one of those things, whatever they are" to enter NORTH WALES PRACTICAL RIFLE COMPETITION BANGOR TUNNEL RANGES 4th - 6th March 2011 The Range will be open for 100 yard zero on Friday morning and assistance welcomed for the set up. Sunday will be a short day, morning only limited to the first 10. The deadline for entry is 21st Febth 2011. (There is no entry on the day). The fee is £20.00 Cheques payable to Bangor and District Rifle Club Tyro’s will have a mentor nominated and will shoot on ‘tyro only’ details. As usual food will be available on Saturday and Sunday, Accommodation Available locally You will require 200+ rounds and all equipment taken into the tunnel will be carried by the competitor at all times. Both tunnels are now 100 yards long. Centre Fire Rifles ONLY Note: If you want to enter and receive the CoF by e-mail, mark e-mail BANGOR ENTRY Send entry to:-Bangor 2011, 13 Allerton Road, Trentham, Stoke on Trent ST4 8BP. Or e-mail to [email protected] –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Bangor 2011 Competition. Bangor Tunnel Range on 4 – 6th March 2011 Full Name:________________________________ Phone:__________________________ Address: __________________________________________________________________ FAC No: _________________ Rifle & Calibre:____________________________________ No Rimfire Please state (circle) the days you would like to shoot:- Fri / Sat / Sun (Sun Am only) I WOULD LIKE TO ENTER THE FOLLOWING CLASSES i. SMLE rifle, service pattern, as issued with no attachments; ii. No. 4 rifle, service pattern, as issued with no attachments; iii. Any rifle, iron sights, no restriction on slings, bipods prohibited; iv. Any rifle, optical sights, no restriction on slings or bipods; Veteran (aged 50 and over); Lady (any Lady entrant); Team of four; I enclose cheque for £___________ payable to "Bangor and District Rifle Club" DECLARATION I declare that I am not prohibited from possessing a firearm by virtue of section 21 of the 1968 Firearms Act, and I will abide by the rules of the competition. I accept that Practical Rifle is an active participant sport and that neither the host club, nor any volunteers assisting, can be responsible for any personal injury or material damage. Signed:______________________ Date:______________________ |
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A lot of the COF is shot using reduced size fig 11/12 targets with limited exposure times, they utilise the lighting system to provide the exposures, if the lights are off then you aint gonna see or shoot fuck all. Sometimes there are "themes" one year they had you wearing a WW1 tin hat for one of the stages and played a load of music/sounds of explosions etc to simulate how it would have been in the trenches. 
They do mini rourkes rations with a bit of running involved so you end up having to run 200 m inside in the dark while dodging the water pissing in through the roof, loads of fun. One year there was one stage wher you had to shoot a lightweight pump action with slug in it (all provided) Or another favourite is shooting from a roof on 10 reduced size targets with 1 second exposures, try keeping track of what you have just shot 
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North / South divide again. 
I wish people would look at the calendars before they book ranges! There is little enough range space available without double booking!  Doesn't mean to say that with a bit of co operation both groups could shoot the same discilpine; albiet at differant locations and have a "North-South" competition between the two? It could consist of just one stage at a distance suitable for both parties. Thoughts? 
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There will also probably be a shoot at Diggle that weekend
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Quoted: There will also probably be a shoot at Diggle that weekend Looks like there is Any one fancy a "3 peaks" challenge?  ETA: To be fair, neither Bisley or Diggle encroach on each other. However this "booking" has the possibility of diluting the entries to either of those matches, as well as that situation being reversed and itself suffering from a poor turmnout. Unfortunate all round me thinks |
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Can Bangor be shot with the 'Unicorn' does anyone know I believe so . Entry form just states centre fire rifle. Havent shot mine for group at 100 before but have knocked over etr at 200 on g range Posted Via AR15.Com Mobile Shot mine on the CGR range at Altcar and we were knocking over Fig 12's no probs at 200mts, but I think that was above its limits, Dave green had a go with mine at 400mts, as for 100, I shoot mine at 100 regulally, and get about 6-8 in groups depending on ammo, I would like to give it a go for the Bangor comp, and if I can, I will enter, and do Diggle maybe if poss on the Sat, we shall see
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Can Bangor be shot with the 'Unicorn' does anyone know NRA Practical Rifle Any full bore single shot rifle which has not been modified in any way which might reduce its safety, and which conforms to the following: Muzzle brakes. Permitted. Sound Suppressors. Permitted. Bipod / Vertical Grip / Angled Grip / RN Sub approved Speshal grips or bling Permitted Monkey Metal Add Ons. Prohibited Airsoft Shite. Prohibited Pull of trigger. Minimum 1.5kg (3.307lbs) Sights. Any. Projected laser aiming or ranging devices. Prohibited. Ammunition. The use of armour piercing, tracer or expanding ammunition is prohibited. Unless the organises decide to limit it to rifle cartridges? |
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Quoted: Which they should, because it's in your "corrected" descriptionQuoted: Can Bangor be shot with the 'Unicorn' does anyone know NRA Practical Rifle Any full bore single shot rifle which has not been modified in any way which might reduce its safety, and which conforms to the following: Muzzle brakes. Permitted. Sound Suppressors. Permitted. Bipod / Vertical Grip / Angled Grip / RN Sub approved Speshal grips or bling Permitted Monkey Metal Add Ons. Prohibited Airsoft Shite. Prohibited Pull of trigger. Minimum 1.5kg (3.307lbs) Sights. Any. Projected laser aiming or ranging devices. Prohibited. Ammunition. The use of armour piercing, tracer or expanding ammunition is prohibited. Unless the organises decide to limit it to rifle cartridges? |
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Lets all shoot it with .22lr then? If you want to why not, again probably wouldn't count for the comp though. Not going myself so of course I don't mind, its up to John and Anne 
But i would let people shoot whatever they wanted (range and space permitting) and only score those that made the match criteria. As JMH said take the money 
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I am sure that there would not be a problem letting them shoot the CoF with 9mm. However, whether it was allowed to count is another matter. I know it wouldn't be allowed, to count, in CSR FIBUA. If I was going I would take my 9mm and just have fun. Thanks Paul, if I can that is what I will do, but I will check with the organisers first
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Quoted: Quoted: I am sure that there would not be a problem letting them shoot the CoF with 9mm. However, whether it was allowed to count is another matter. I know it wouldn't be allowed, to count, in CSR FIBUA. If I was going I would take my 9mm and just have fun. Thanks Paul, if I can that is what I will do, but I will check with the organisers first Can I bring my bow & arrow then? |
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I am sure that there would not be a problem letting them shoot the CoF with 9mm. However, whether it was allowed to count is another matter. I know it wouldn't be allowed, to count, in CSR FIBUA. If I was going I would take my 9mm and just have fun. Thanks Paul, if I can that is what I will do, but I will check with the organisers first
Can I bring my bow & arrow then? If I thought I was capable of going there and winning, (or anywhere else for that matter!!!) I would spend meggar bucks on a super dooper spec rifle, that aint gonna happen, I aint up to it anymore. I have 3 priorities with my shooting nowadays, saftey, shit and giggles. If it fits the criteria I will use it, if not I will use my Carbine, I'm not overbothered as long as I have a good day out. |
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Quoted: Quoted: Quoted: Quoted: I am sure that there would not be a problem letting them shoot the CoF with 9mm. However, whether it was allowed to count is another matter. I know it wouldn't be allowed, to count, in CSR FIBUA. If I was going I would take my 9mm and just have fun. Thanks Paul, if I can that is what I will do, but I will check with the organisers first Can I bring my bow & arrow then? If I thought I was capable of going there and winning, (or anywhere else for that matter!!!) I would spend meggar bucks on a super dooper spec rifle, that aint gonna happen, I aint up to it anymore. I have 3 priorities with my shooting nowadays, saftey, shit and giggles. If it fits the criteria I will use it, if not I will use my Carbine, I'm not overbothered as long as I have a good day out. Then it's not practical rifle any more then, is it? The rules always stated that you must use a UK legal fullbore rifle, not a pistol calibre, rimfire, bow & arrow, pea shooter, slingshot, catapult or whatever. How about tiddlywinks? Nearest to the hunshead wins As for the super dooper spec rifle....come on Tim, you have ample goodies in your cabinet that will suffice, so that argument holds no water. PR has lost its way and is desperate for attendances. This is down to many reasons, but if there is room for people to go along "just to play", that's fine. And I'm sure there will be coz I reckon the attendance will be low. What do I know anyway? and besides I won't be at that one due to prior engagements etc, but I'm still a purist and if everyone decides to dilute it with inferior kit, you'll start to see the demise of it even quicker than expected. |
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I am sure that there would not be a problem letting them shoot the CoF with 9mm. However, whether it was allowed to count is another matter. I know it wouldn't be allowed, to count, in CSR FIBUA. If I was going I would take my 9mm and just have fun. Thanks Paul, if I can that is what I will do, but I will check with the organisers first
Can I bring my bow & arrow then? If I thought I was capable of going there and winning, (or anywhere else for that matter!!!) I would spend meggar bucks on a super dooper spec rifle, that aint gonna happen, I aint up to it anymore. I have 3 priorities with my shooting nowadays, saftey, shit and giggles. If it fits the criteria I will use it, if not I will use my Carbine, I'm not overbothered as long as I have a good day out. Then it's not practical rifle any more then, is it? The rules always stated that you must use a UK legal fullbore rifle, not a pistol calibre, rimfire, bow & arrow, pea shooter, slingshot, catapult or whatever. How about tiddlywinks? Nearest to the hunshead wins
As for the super dooper spec rifle....come on Tim, you have ample goodies in your cabinet that will suffice, so that argument holds no water. PR has lost its way and is desperate for attendances. This is down to many reasons, but if there is room for people to go along "just to play", that's fine. And I'm sure there will be coz I reckon the attendance will be low. What do I know anyway? and besides I won't be at that one due to prior engagements etc, but I'm still a purist and if everyone decides to dilute it with inferior kit, you'll start to see the demise of it even quicker than expected. I simply asked if I could use my Unicorn for this shoot or not ?? If this is the case, then I will use my carbine, I take my shooting very serios Mark, and have done for the last 28 years !!!! I'm not going to go anywhere just to play, but I am not scared to admit I am not a serious contender anymore, every shoot I took part in last year, I was always mid-table, I'm happy with that, and I always do my utmost to compete. Yes I do have a cabinet full of capable kit, but I aint as capable of doing it as I was, wont stop me trying though.
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I'd would have thought that bus pass warrior would have provided a low down on the tunnel match by now !! Posted Via AR15.Com Mobile Laters I've been busy 
OK what do you need to know? Range is in two side by side (disused) railway tunnels, they are cold, damp and dark with random drips of cold water on your head. Be prepared to lose your spent brass as finding "your" cases amongst all the rest in a dimly lit tunnel isn't always an option. May need think again about using new Lapua cases. Snap exposures done by having target briefly illuminated, during the away time you are looking into total darkness. Have your scope turned up too high and you may not see the target in time. My fixed 10x wasn't ideal 
John's courses of fire are always imaginative and fun to shoot and "what happens in the tunnel stays in the tunnel"
map Entrance up a track off north side of the A4087 just before the island / A487 |
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I'd would have thought that bus pass warrior would have provided a low down on the tunnel match by now !! Posted Via AR15.Com Mobile Laters I've been busy
OK what do you need to know? Range is in two side by side (disused) railway tunnels, they are cold, damp and dark with random drips of cold water on your head. Be prepared to lose your spent brass as finding "your" cases amongst all the rest in a dimly lit tunnel isn't always an option. May need think again about using new Lapua cases. Snap exposures done by having target briefly illuminated, during the away time you are looking into total darkness. Have your scope turned up too high and you may not see the target in time. My fixed 10x wasn't ideal
John's courses of fire are always imaginative and fun to shoot and "what happens in the tunnel stays in the tunnel"
map Entrance up a track off north side of the A4087 just before the island / A487 Do I need to book a stopover? Can I bring a Tyro if he has his ticket in time? (I'll supply the gun and ammo) Can I use IR and NV scopes? 
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Can I bring a Tyro if he has his ticket in time? (I'll supply the gun and ammo) John is usually ok with this as long as you follow him on the first couple of COF until he gets his feet, shooting here is like no other. The tunnel is quite an experience..... with the noise, damp atmosphere its very unique day out ! |
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Do I need to book a stopover? Can I bring a Tyro if he has his ticket in time? (I'll supply the gun and ammo) Can I use IR and NV scopes? Wouldn't have thought so, you can shoot the match in a day and it's not that far for you Phil is it? It's about 170 miles each way for me using motorways and I haven't felt the need to stop over. Maybe you have ulterior motives for a night away ?
As to IR / NV no chance but an illuminated reticule is useful. |