Stalker62
Well-Known Member
For those that are members, you may be aware of the (I think four to six) annual guest days, BASC put on at Bisley; curtesy of the British Sporting Rifle Club.
If you have never used this particular range, it is worth a visit.
I went to one earlier in the year.
Each day has about 30 guests, and there are half a dozen BASC RCOs meandering about, so you are well 'supervised'.
There is a 100 yard range for 'plinking', zeroing, bore sighting and testing scope fit. It is a useful thing, and the RCOs are on hand to provide almost 'man-to-man' marking. For the second time in recent times, I have seen and made use of the latest 'must have' - the Garmin chronograph.
You get just enough change from £600 to buy yourself a box of 'man size' tissues, into which you will want to freely weep.
Any hoo.
There is also the 'Running Deer" target. A counter-intuitive thing for most Stalkers (and yes, I get the quick second shot scenario).
Magazine with two, (all free hand with no sticks), deer appears and 'stands', fire a round, deer takes off, fire the second shot. Repeat until you have fired off twelve shots. Harder than it looks, made worse by the fact that they print off your 'score' and give it to you to take away...
Break for lunch then the afternoon session.
Running Boar with a .22 for those that fancy it, or the "Stalker's Test", for those who don't...
Stationary Deer target at 100 yards
Magazine loaded with two rounds.
Two shots prone.
Two shots sitting.
Two shots kneeling - if you are over 40 years of age - for the love of God, take knee pads.
Two standing (sticks may be used).
Two off the bench (unsupported).
Again, your crimes are evidenced, by the production of a printout of your results...
A gentle reminder for those who are minded to attend.
Take your:
FAC
BASC membership card
SCC card (if you have it - if not you will be assessed on the day).
If using home loads - your endorsement on the SCC, or be prepared to sign the declaration and have your rounds tested.
A sense of humour.
Do not take HME rifle/ammunition combination - they will 'chrono' suspect gear, and will enforce this rule.
All that said - it's not a terrible way to spend a day.
If you have never used this particular range, it is worth a visit.
I went to one earlier in the year.
Each day has about 30 guests, and there are half a dozen BASC RCOs meandering about, so you are well 'supervised'.
There is a 100 yard range for 'plinking', zeroing, bore sighting and testing scope fit. It is a useful thing, and the RCOs are on hand to provide almost 'man-to-man' marking. For the second time in recent times, I have seen and made use of the latest 'must have' - the Garmin chronograph.
You get just enough change from £600 to buy yourself a box of 'man size' tissues, into which you will want to freely weep.
Any hoo.
There is also the 'Running Deer" target. A counter-intuitive thing for most Stalkers (and yes, I get the quick second shot scenario).
Magazine with two, (all free hand with no sticks), deer appears and 'stands', fire a round, deer takes off, fire the second shot. Repeat until you have fired off twelve shots. Harder than it looks, made worse by the fact that they print off your 'score' and give it to you to take away...
Break for lunch then the afternoon session.
Running Boar with a .22 for those that fancy it, or the "Stalker's Test", for those who don't...
Stationary Deer target at 100 yards
Magazine loaded with two rounds.
Two shots prone.
Two shots sitting.
Two shots kneeling - if you are over 40 years of age - for the love of God, take knee pads.
Two standing (sticks may be used).
Two off the bench (unsupported).
Again, your crimes are evidenced, by the production of a printout of your results...
A gentle reminder for those who are minded to attend.
Take your:
FAC
BASC membership card
SCC card (if you have it - if not you will be assessed on the day).
If using home loads - your endorsement on the SCC, or be prepared to sign the declaration and have your rounds tested.
A sense of humour.
Do not take HME rifle/ammunition combination - they will 'chrono' suspect gear, and will enforce this rule.
All that said - it's not a terrible way to spend a day.
