Otterburn ranges info required.
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Otterburn ranges info required.
I know this has been mentioned before but bare with me.
I'm currently booking 2020 ranges. I have been asked to try and get some longer ranges. The firing point is full of Ruger Precision type rifles nowadays. 100 yards does not cut it anymore.
I know some of the guys on here use Otterburn so would you share your knowledge of the available ranges with me please and the distances you can shoot.
I have never been to Otterburn.
Is anyone using Battle Hill range if so can you advise me on an average cost for a full day shooting. By pm if you wish. Probably don't want to be debating cost on the forum.
These ranges are all MOD ranges in the North-East by the way.
I'm currently booking 2020 ranges. I have been asked to try and get some longer ranges. The firing point is full of Ruger Precision type rifles nowadays. 100 yards does not cut it anymore.
I know some of the guys on here use Otterburn so would you share your knowledge of the available ranges with me please and the distances you can shoot.
I have never been to Otterburn.
Is anyone using Battle Hill range if so can you advise me on an average cost for a full day shooting. By pm if you wish. Probably don't want to be debating cost on the forum.
These ranges are all MOD ranges in the North-East by the way.
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Re: Otterburn ranges info required.
The ETR range is available weekdays at Otterburn. About 10 or 12 firing points over 100, 200, and 300 yards (you can mix and match distances at the same time).
I understand that DIO are work in out traces, but they won't be ready for a while.
Gareth
I understand that DIO are work in out traces, but they won't be ready for a while.
Gareth
No matter how much you push the envelope,
it will always remain stationary.
it will always remain stationary.
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I can book ranges that are 600 yards. I was looking for greater distances 1000 yards would be nice. The Club is full of Ruger Precision rifles. Accuracy International. Bergara's etc in all the fashionable calibers up to .338 Lapua Magnum.
They want to get the full potential from there toys and are badgering me to find longer ranges. They go to Bisley twice a year and compete in comps. So they are keen to hone their skills before making the trip.
Anyway, any info would be appreciated.
They want to get the full potential from there toys and are badgering me to find longer ranges. They go to Bisley twice a year and compete in comps. So they are keen to hone their skills before making the trip.
Anyway, any info would be appreciated.
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Alpha1 wrote:I can book ranges that are 600 yards. I was looking for greater distances 1000 yards would be nice. The Club is full of Ruger Precision rifles. Accuracy International. Bergara's etc in all the fashionable calibers up to .338 Lapua Magnum.
They want to get the full potential from there toys and are badgering me to find longer ranges. They go to Bisley twice a year and compete in comps. So they are keen to hone their skills before making the trip.
Anyway, any info would be appreciated.
Have you considered Diggle?
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As far as I am aware, the only ranges at Otterburn where you can shoot out to 800 or 900 yards are the field of fire ranges with the drop down targets - which civilians appear to be banned from now!!
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Alpha - why don't you have a drive over to Diggle one Thursday?
Come and have a chat with me and a look around.
We shoot most disciplines here at all ranges out to 1000 yards.
You keep speculating about other ranges but you're not shooting! Come and shoot.
Come and have a chat with me and a look around.
We shoot most disciplines here at all ranges out to 1000 yards.
You keep speculating about other ranges but you're not shooting! Come and shoot.
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Thanks for the offer I will try and get over.The Gun Pimp wrote:Alpha - why don't you have a drive over to Diggle one Thursday?
Come and have a chat with me and a look around.
We shoot most disciplines here at all ranges out to 1000 yards.
You keep speculating about other ranges but you're not shooting! Come and shoot.
Currently, I shoot two weekends a month on MOD ranges and two weekends on Barack ranges. I have access to a 25-yard outdoor range 7 days a week from 10:00 until dusk. I have access to an indoor 25-yard range 5 nights a week. I run one of the nights as an underlever night. The Club is also open on a Saturday and Sunday. I am the Club secretary of my primary Club and on the committee of my other club, I am the MOD liason/booking officer. I book all the MOD ranges for both clubs. I am not short on shooting venues. The club members are bending my ear to locate long-range shoots for them. I'm good.
Oh, I nearly forgot Clay pidgeon on a Sunday.
Between the two Clubs, we get to shoot most disciplines underlever, black powder, practical shotgun, .22 etc. etc.
So pretty busy shooting wise really. The guys just want some longer ranges to keep there hand in between the trips to Bisley to shoot in comps. I'm just trying to accommodate them.
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You are right, which is why I advised that you can shoot at 100, 200 and 300 yards at the momentLever357 wrote:As far as I am aware, the only ranges at Otterburn where you can shoot out to 800 or 900 yards are the field of fire ranges with the drop down targets - which civilians appear to be banned from now!!
Gareth
No matter how much you push the envelope,
it will always remain stationary.
it will always remain stationary.
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100, 200, and 300 yards are not what they want. Looks like I will stick with Catterick for now. Thanks any way.GarethM wrote:You are right, which is why I advised that you can shoot at 100, 200 and 300 yards at the momentLever357 wrote:As far as I am aware, the only ranges at Otterburn where you can shoot out to 800 or 900 yards are the field of fire ranges with the drop down targets - which civilians appear to be banned from now!!
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