Newbie from Fife

[Kwreid]

I'm a complete novice, looking to get my FAC this year, signed up for my Deer stalking 1 course later this year, I'm planning on getting a .243 calibre. Recently retired from the Fire service and looking at shooting as a hobby. Currently a probationary member at a local rifle club, have permission on land for vermin shooting. Will add a .17hmr for that. Looking to go deer stalking on a regular basis.
Heading to the shooting show in Birmingham on Fri 18th Feb , absolutely buzzing!


Cheers

 

[T.eddie]

Welcome from Essex

 

[owdnorthener]

Welcome to SD, lots of info on here to help you on your journey.

Alan.

 

[bullet chucker]

Welcome to the site, Enjoy the show will be lots' to see!

BC.

 

[rab19]

Hi from Dundee, which club are you in? DRPC myself.

 

[bish789]

Hello from St. Andrews. Same question as rab19

 

[User00043]

Welcome from Rutland

Paul

 

[bfltd0]

Welcome from London.

 

[Scotty99]

Welcome from Herefordshire

 

[Kwreid]

That's my FAC application in.... expected wait around 16 weeks.
Although to give me something else to look forward to, I've also got my DSC1 booked for end of April.

 

[roaring_stag]

Hello from Perth!

 

[bfltd0]

Good choice on the .243 - lots around second-hand as a starter rifle.

Did you splash out on anything at the Shooting Show?

 

[Kwreid]

Good choice on the .243 - lots around second-hand as a starter rifle.

Did you splash out on anything at the Shooting Show?

There was so much at the show, that I kept my wallet in my pocket. I was like a kid in a sweetie shop!
I have however decided on the 6.5creedmoor rather than the .243
My FAC is applied for , at least 16weeks to wait.

 

[gixer1]

Welcome from Aberdeenshire!

 

[foxdropper]

Yo

 

[bfltd0]

There was so much at the show, that I kept my wallet in my pocket. I was like a kid in a sweetie shop!
I have however decided on the 6.5creedmoor rather than the .243
My FAC is applied for , at least 16weeks to wait.

 

[Alantoo]

Welcome from Gloucestershire.

Alan

 

[Kwreid]

So a wee update since i joined, a short 184 days after applying, for my initial grant I'm now in possession of my FAC. And Shotgun cert
Joined 2 rifle clubs to get range practice whilst I was waiting. 1 is indoor rimfire only, other has access to a 300m outdoor range. So I can try most of the club calibres.
Completed my DSC1 back in April
Have taken my first few deer and gralloched them. (Still need more practice doing that)
I went to the shooting show in Birmingham and the Scottish game fair, but without having my FAC at the time , I didn't get to purchase any rifles. (not many deals at shows anyway)
I'm looking into getting more permissions now I have my FAC and am also training a 12week old pup in the noble art of gundog. I'll also start the purchasing of my FAC rifles. Plus also looking for some shooting buddies.

 

[NullMac]

So a wee update since i joined, a short 184 days after applying, for my initial grant I'm now in possession of my FAC. And Shotgun cert
Joined 2 rifle clubs to get range practice whilst I was waiting. 1 is indoor rimfire only, other has access to a 300m outdoor range.

Looks like I may be moving to Fife. What's the club with access to 300m? Any clubs with access to longer ranges ?

 

[Roedeerguy]

Welcome from Kirkcaldy mate.