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Jay666d · 21-11-2017, 11:28

Me and my brother went out for a spot of Long Range shooting yesterday...

Besides the ton of equipment we need to take including some very heavy steel targets, we're glad we didn't forget the Basha!

Jay666d · 21-11-2017, 11:29

I'm now back on the hunt for a vehicle awning!

jims-terrano · 21-11-2017, 11:42

Basha seemed to do well for you just the same.

I like those awnings that pull out from the side and then kind of pull out to cover an area over the tailgate too. Bet they cost a bob or two though.

Jay666d · 21-11-2017, 11:53

Yeah, think they are called 'Fox Wings' (Maybe just one version or brand)

They're pretty pricey!

jims-terrano · 21-11-2017, 12:05

Bet they make good kites when it’s windy too

Blocky10 · 21-11-2017, 15:27

Looks like you have a heavy right foot too

Jay666d · 21-11-2017, 16:00

Quote:

Originally Posted by Blocky10

Looks like you have a heavy right foot too

It always looks worse than it is because my tyres still stick out beyond my arches!

perelaar · 21-11-2017, 21:24

Nice setup!
If I may ask, what distances where you shooting, and with which gun/scope/ammo?

Unfortunately, civilians over here in Kafka country are limited to 100m ranges. Hardly long-distance...

Jay666d · 21-11-2017, 23:21

On this particular day I was shooting my Custom Rem 700 .223

She's been tinkered with to shoot 80Gr bullets which I load myself at home.

The scope I use is a NightForce ATAC-R (5-25 x 56)

The target was a 20"x 20" steel gong measured out at 863 Yards!

Jay666d · 21-11-2017, 23:23

Apologies... I have no idea why the pictures are soooooo BIG!

perelaar · 22-11-2017, 10:54

800+ yards with a 223, nice

As said, no possibilities for proper long range shooting here in Belgium. Although I hope to visit the long range in France or Holland some time next year.

Jay666d · 22-11-2017, 18:13

I shoot on a friends farm and have a safe 1400 yards to shoot.

I've spend alot of money getting the .223 to preform at those ranges, but it's too much guess work after 1000 yards. (I'm pleased with its performance though, very reliably and fairly constant out to 900!)

I'd like to get a 6.5mm CM next.

perelaar · 23-11-2017, 07:44

.308 here, and probably next year something heavier, as .308 is considered the lower limit for use on wild boar overhere

But that is of course on much closer distances.

Jay666d · 23-11-2017, 08:28

21-11-2017, 11:28	#1
Jay666d Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: Northumberland Vehicle: Patrol GU3 (Y61) 3.0 SVE Posts: 1,375	British Weather! Me and my brother went out for a spot of Long Range shooting yesterday... Besides the ton of equipment we need to take including some very heavy steel targets, we're glad we didn't forget the Basha!

21-11-2017, 11:29	#2
Jay666d Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: Northumberland Vehicle: Patrol GU3 (Y61) 3.0 SVE Posts: 1,375	I'm now back on the hunt for a vehicle awning!

21-11-2017, 11:42	#3
jims-terrano Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: UK Posts: 12,965	Basha seemed to do well for you just the same. I like those awnings that pull out from the side and then kind of pull out to cover an area over the tailgate too. Bet they cost a bob or two though.

21-11-2017, 11:53	#4
Jay666d Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: Northumberland Vehicle: Patrol GU3 (Y61) 3.0 SVE Posts: 1,375	Yeah, think they are called 'Fox Wings' (Maybe just one version or brand) They're pretty pricey!

21-11-2017, 12:05	#5
jims-terrano Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: UK Posts: 12,965	Bet they make good kites when it’s windy too

21-11-2017, 15:27	#6
Blocky10 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Welcome to Norwich, a fine city Vehicle: 2004 Terrano 3.0 SVE Auto Posts: 3,601	Looks like you have a heavy right foot too

21-11-2017, 21:24	#8
perelaar Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Belgium Vehicle: Terrano II 2.7TDi SWB '97 Posts: 802	Nice setup! If I may ask, what distances where you shooting, and with which gun/scope/ammo? Unfortunately, civilians over here in Kafka country are limited to 100m ranges. Hardly long-distance...

21-11-2017, 23:21	#9
Jay666d Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: Northumberland Vehicle: Patrol GU3 (Y61) 3.0 SVE Posts: 1,375	On this particular day I was shooting my Custom Rem 700 .223 She's been tinkered with to shoot 80Gr bullets which I load myself at home. The scope I use is a NightForce ATAC-R (5-25 x 56) The target was a 20"x 20" steel gong measured out at 863 Yards!

21-11-2017, 23:23	#10
Jay666d Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: Northumberland Vehicle: Patrol GU3 (Y61) 3.0 SVE Posts: 1,375	Apologies... I have no idea why the pictures are soooooo BIG!

22-11-2017, 10:54	#11
perelaar Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Belgium Vehicle: Terrano II 2.7TDi SWB '97 Posts: 802	800+ yards with a 223, nice As said, no possibilities for proper long range shooting here in Belgium. Although I hope to visit the long range in France or Holland some time next year.

22-11-2017, 18:13	#12
Jay666d Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: Northumberland Vehicle: Patrol GU3 (Y61) 3.0 SVE Posts: 1,375	I shoot on a friends farm and have a safe 1400 yards to shoot. I've spend alot of money getting the .223 to preform at those ranges, but it's too much guess work after 1000 yards. (I'm pleased with its performance though, very reliably and fairly constant out to 900!) I'd like to get a 6.5mm CM next.

23-11-2017, 07:44	#13
perelaar Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Belgium Vehicle: Terrano II 2.7TDi SWB '97 Posts: 802	.308 here, and probably next year something heavier, as .308 is considered the lower limit for use on wild boar overhere But that is of course on much closer distances.

23-11-2017, 08:28	#14
Jay666d Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: Northumberland Vehicle: Patrol GU3 (Y61) 3.0 SVE Posts: 1,375