The PH Gun Cabinet - Shooting Matters

[Jimbeaux]

Pesty said:

.454 toklat should be in your list.

Never know when you might run into a bear.

I will have to muster my courage.

[Jimbeaux]

Our indoor ranges are open. They were listed as essential.

[aeropilot]

The_Doc said:

Anyone know if clay ranges can / are opening again this week?

I think it will depend on the layout of the range and what procedures the range will be putting into place to ensure social distancing and protection/safety for those working there etc. I suspect most will now be doing H&S assessments etc and will make decisions in due course. I expect some will be able to open, some will remain closed.

[Jimbeaux]

Just used these two on the newly acquired Ruger. Makes cleaning and maintaining a breeze.

[Jimbeaux]

[aeropilot]

Jimbeaux said:

Just used these two on the newly acquired Ruger. Makes cleaning and maintaining a breeze.

Ballistol is excellent, been using it for years.

However, I have seen posts on the K98k forum from the USA posters that the formula has been changed very recently for the stuff on sale in USA due to some of the chems in it, and its now not so good. The Ballistol on sale in Europe and elsewhere is still the original German spec from 1905.

[Jimbeaux]

aeropilot said:

Jimbeaux said:

Just used these two on the newly acquired Ruger. Makes cleaning and maintaining a breeze.

Ballistol is excellent, been using it for years.

However, I have seen posts on the K98k forum from the USA posters that the formula has been changed very recently for the stuff on sale in USA due to some of the chems in it, and its now not so good. The Ballistol on sale in Europe and elsewhere is still the original German spec from 1905.

That would not shock me in the least. It works very well for me. I will look Into it and see if there was a change. Thanks.

Edited by Jimbeaux on Wednesday 13th May 19:11

[Pesty]

aeropilot said:

The_Doc said:

Anyone know if clay ranges can / are opening again this week?

I think it will depend on the layout of the range and what procedures the range will be putting into place to ensure social distancing and protection/safety for those working there etc. I suspect most will now be doing H&S assessments etc and will make decisions in due course. I expect some will be able to open, some will remain closed.

Just got this email

BASC is contacting all police forces in England to raise awareness that government Covid-19 guidance allows shooting to resume from today.

While some forces are correctly interpreting the new guidance for England, BASC is aware that several are telling people not to go shooting.

Dr Conor O’Gorman, BASC’s head of policy and campaigns, said: “People can go shooting in England if they follow sensible precautions and we don’t want to see members unfairly disadvantaged because of certain police forces. We are working hard to even out the regional disparities in the advice given by the police.”

BASC is asking that members having problems with individual forces email [e-mail] with brief details so that the issue can be better addressed.

[Jimbeaux]

Pesty said:

aeropilot said:

The_Doc said:

Anyone know if clay ranges can / are opening again this week?

I think it will depend on the layout of the range and what procedures the range will be putting into place to ensure social distancing and protection/safety for those working there etc. I suspect most will now be doing H&S assessments etc and will make decisions in due course. I expect some will be able to open, some will remain closed.

Just got this email

BASC is contacting all police forces in England to raise awareness that government Covid-19 guidance allows shooting to resume from today.

While some forces are correctly interpreting the new guidance for England, BASC is aware that several are telling people not to go shooting.

Dr Conor O’Gorman, BASC’s head of policy and campaigns, said: “People can go shooting in England if they follow sensible precautions and we don’t want to see members unfairly disadvantaged because of certain police forces. We are working hard to even out the regional disparities in the advice given by the police.”

BASC is asking that members having problems with individual forces email [e-mail] with brief details so that the issue can be better addressed.

There you go; progress!

[NMNeil]

jimmyjimjim said:

I've a dozen 30 round mags - not bad for a state that restricts ownership to 15 round capacity. No, this is not illegal But the workarounds necessary to get past the restriction means you either have a couple, or lots, to make it viable.

It may be a moot point soon
https://lawweekcolorado.com/2019/11/large-capacity...

[red_slr]

Hoping my club will re-open soon.

Its a perishable skill and having worked quite hard over the years to get my speed up to have such a long break away from the range is going to be painful when it re-opens. The main issue is that it looks like, well I cant see how, the main comps that I shoot in will re-start as they usually have around 30-40 people at the comps.

So trying to get back up to speed is perhaps pointless.

[Sa Calobra]

red_slr said:

Hoping my club will re-open soon.

Its a perishable skill and having worked quite hard over the years to get my speed up to have such a long break away from the range is going to be painful when it re-opens. The main issue is that it looks like, well I cant see how, the main comps that I shoot in will re-start as they usually have around 30-40 people at the comps.

So trying to get back up to speed is perhaps pointless.

The range will still be there hopefully, have you spoken to Steve since lockdown?

I'm also missing my judo and due to its nature people will probably be reluctant to train this year.

[jimmyjimjim]

NMNeil said:

jimmyjimjim said:

I've a dozen 30 round mags - not bad for a state that restricts ownership to 15 round capacity. No, this is not illegal But the workarounds necessary to get past the restriction means you either have a couple, or lots, to make it viable.

It may be a moot point soon
https://lawweekcolorado.com/2019/11/large-capacity...

That's November last year. I don't think much has happened since then. To be honest, I can't say I'm bothered when the loop holes are that wide - that article obviously kicked off some extremely idle journalism as the next day:
https://www.usnews.com/news/best-states/colorado/a...

If I remember correctly, in the cases where the magazine charge was the only charge, they all got dropped. The fines and jail time are all down to the other charges, despite vague wording.

I popped in to the store the other day (and incidentally, one of the gun shops in the article is my local), and they were so busy they'd not had time to dismantle the mags before putting them out for sale. No one cared.

[jimmyjimjim]

Jimbeaux, don't you own a Beretta CX4? I've a vague recollection that you do, and a PX4.

[Jimbeaux]

red_slr said:

Hoping my club will re-open soon.

Its a perishable skill and having worked quite hard over the years to get my speed up to have such a long break away from the range is going to be painful when it re-opens. The main issue is that it looks like, well I cant see how, the main comps that I shoot in will re-start as they usually have around 30-40 people at the comps.

So trying to get back up to speed is perhaps pointless.

Speed? As in quick draw, or target acquisition and firing?

[Jimbeaux]

jimmyjimjim said:

Jimbeaux, don't you own a Beretta CX4? I've a vague recollection that you do, and a PX4.

No. I have about everything else but no Barretas. I used a B sidearm in the military but do not own one.

[jimmyjimjim]

I wonder who it was then. I do remember a long time member from the US had pictures on another thread.

[jimmyjimjim]

Good god, PH search (now powered by google) worked:

ErnestM said:

Full ErnestM Armory:

SigSauer P230 in 9mm kurtz (.380)
Glock 17 (1st Gen) in 9mm
Marlin Carbine in 9mm
Norinco 56s (AKM) in 7.62x39mm
Colt SP1 Carbine (AR15) in 5.56x45 NATO
Mossberg 500 Bullpup in 12 guage
Walther PPK in 9mm kurtz (.380)
Cobray M-11 in 9mm
Walther P99 Millenium in 9mm
Walther P22 in .22
Walther PPS in 9mm
Taurus 24/7c in 9mm (wife's)
H&K USPc in 9mm
POF SPR (AR15) in 5.56x45 NATO
GSG-5SD Anniversary in .22
Springfield 1911a1 in .45
Springfield 1911a1 in 9mm
Walther PK380 1st Ed in 9mmk(.380)
Beretta CX4 Storm Carbine in .45
FN FiveseveN in 5.7x28mm
Kahr P380 in 9mmk (.380)

[red_slr]

Sa Calobra said:

red_slr said:

Hoping my club will re-open soon.

Its a perishable skill and having worked quite hard over the years to get my speed up to have such a long break away from the range is going to be painful when it re-opens. The main issue is that it looks like, well I cant see how, the main comps that I shoot in will re-start as they usually have around 30-40 people at the comps.

So trying to get back up to speed is perhaps pointless.

The range will still be there hopefully, have you spoken to Steve since lockdown?

I'm also missing my judo and due to its nature people will probably be reluctant to train this year.

Spoke to Steve last night. I think the mill will re-open no problem just keep 2m away and disinfect surfaces etc. Maybe limit the numbers, perhaps run a booking system.

But the comps up at the other club.... that could be more problematic.

Too many people, not easy to keep 2m apart unless they really keep numbers down. Think it might be a while before any proper full on comps.

[aeropilot]

red_slr said:

Hoping my club will re-open soon.

Its a perishable skill and having worked quite hard over the years to get my speed up to have such a long break away from the range is going to be painful when it re-opens. The main issue is that it looks like, well I cant see how, the main comps that I shoot in will re-start as they usually have around 30-40 people at the comps.

So trying to get back up to speed is perhaps pointless.

I can't see any comps being run by any clubs or organisations during this year, as its going to be nigh on impossible to do so while maintaining social distance.

Bisley is partially re-opening initially at weekends only for solo shooters, from next weekend for booked 1 hr sessions, so that will be only for NRA members.
My club won't be holding any shoots this year by the looks of it, so I'm hoping to get a couple of 1 hour sessions in at Bisley, as I'm also a NRA member. At least I can run a box or two of rounds through the 2 x Lee-Enfields and the K98k at 100m and/or 300m. I don't enjoy solo shooting though.