My first shot

HBrutusH · 01-27-2008, 06:56 AM

So yeah this was my first time shooting (big deal in the UK) And I gained a nearly perfect score on the right hand target. Range was 25 yards.
10 Rounds per target, none missed. (note the 6 holes)

westyfield · 01-27-2008, 08:27 AM

Are you in the Air Cadets? I was for a while and shot some .22 rifles, never got to fire an L98 (or whatever it's called) though.

HBrutusH · 01-27-2008, 11:38 AM

Yeah, RAF cadets. T'was a .22 rifle, I think. We're not allowed to use the L98s yet. =(

**TurkishDelight** · 01-27-2008, 03:14 PM

Nice, shooting is an awesome sport, and it is too bad that your government basicaly killed it over there. Rifles in .22 are fun, but wait until you shoot centerfire

HBrutusH · 01-27-2008, 04:01 PM

Centerfire?

**MagnaCentipede** · 01-27-2008, 07:14 PM

They're having you shoot without passing firearms 101? You need an NRA or something. Cartridges come in two primary types. Rimfire rounds, like .22 Long Rifle, have a flat base and the firing pin strikes the edge of the rim (hence the name). Centrefire rounds have a small round charge in the centre of the the cartridge's base (hence the name). Rimfire is cheap but unsuitable for large calibres. Thus, centrefire cartridges, e.g. .40 S&W, are about 11¢ a shot, while rimfire is sold in boxes of 500 for $10.

Were you shooting from iron sights or a scope?

**TurkishDelight** · 01-28-2008, 02:31 AM

Centipede just answered your question there. If you got excited with the .22, you will be giggling like a little girl when you shoot your first centerfire. Rimfire catridges have the same recoil as a paintball gun IMO. It's wierd to go from shooting a Benelli M2 Tactical or AK, to a Remington 597 in the same shooting period

**MagnaCentipede** · 01-28-2008, 03:26 AM

"you will be giggling like a little girl when you shoot your first centerfire."

After the brief moment it takes to realise where your hands and weapon went after you shot.

Yeah, 22 is weak. I pushed 50 rounds through my SW40, then loaded up my Ruger Mark II. For a moment I wasn't sure the cartridge fired properly.

HBrutusH · 01-28-2008, 11:55 AM

Ironsights, and yeah, one of the nco's pointed out to me the little dent was around the edge of the round.

Hehe, no 101 for me, just a 5 minute safety exam then they threw me in the range. (at the good end, of course)

Keep in mind this was in a school so we might not be allowed anything above .22

**LuckyStrike** · 01-28-2008, 07:46 PM

Guns rule. Maybe the US will sell the UK our constitution. We keep giving it away.... might as well make some coin in the process.

**Sarcoma** · 01-28-2008, 07:59 PM

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Originally Posted by LuckyStrike

Guns rule. Maybe the US will sell the UK our constitution. We keep giving it away.... might as well make some coin in the process.

LOL. Did we not make the US constitution to spite the UK?

Sarcoma (who loves his guns)

**TurkishDelight** · 01-28-2008, 08:26 PM

I love my guns too. Infact I am trying to find the damn camera so I can post a pic of my new H&K USP

ScratchMonkey · 01-29-2008, 07:04 AM

When I was in Oahu I thought I might stop at an indoor "tourist" range near my hotel until I saw the prices. They were catering to wealthy Japanese businessman who could only shoot outside their own country. It was very upscale, kind of like a country club.

I recall suggesting to one local indoor range (northern California, up in Rohnert Park) that they ought to run a shuttle to San Francisco and tap into that kind of business.

**Tonk** · 01-29-2008, 08:05 AM

is it true that you cannot own a gun in the UK?

HBrutusH · 01-29-2008, 12:55 PM

yes, not without a liscence, and I don't think you're allowed to keep it with you. A friend of mine said that you buy a gun and it's locked up on the range. If it needs to be moved you need to tell the police.

01-27-2008, 06:56 AM	#1 (permalink)
HBrutusH Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: UK, and proud of it!! Age: 15 Posts: 374	My first shot So yeah this was my first time shooting (big deal in the UK) And I gained a nearly perfect score on the right hand target. Range was 25 yards. 10 Rounds per target, none missed. (note the 6 holes) __________________ <<<<Magic!! -F- Concr3te: "Brutus, goddammit, shut up!"

01-27-2008, 08:27 AM	#2 (permalink)
westyfield Join Date: May 2007 Location: England Posts: 1,341	Re: My first shot Are you in the Air Cadets? I was for a while and shot some .22 rifles, never got to fire an L98 (or whatever it's called) though. __________________ \|TG-irr\| westyfield Thanks Oldirti for this sig! Xfire: westyfield Ikariam- Westopia, Quosios [18:35] (S). Colonies: Westyville, Nytios [18:29] (M), Westropolis, Tasetia [15:33] (CG). Irregular since Sept 15th, 2007

01-27-2008, 11:38 AM	#3 (permalink)
HBrutusH Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: UK, and proud of it!! Age: 15 Posts: 374	Re: My first shot Yeah, RAF cadets. T'was a .22 rifle, I think. We're not allowed to use the L98s yet. =( __________________ <<<<Magic!! -F- Concr3te: "Brutus, goddammit, shut up!"

01-27-2008, 03:14 PM	#4 (permalink)
TurkishDelight Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 774	Re: My first shot Nice, shooting is an awesome sport, and it is too bad that your government basicaly killed it over there. Rifles in .22 are fun, but wait until you shoot centerfire __________________ \|TG-Irr\|Turkish

01-27-2008, 04:01 PM	#5 (permalink)
HBrutusH Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: UK, and proud of it!! Age: 15 Posts: 374	Re: My first shot Centerfire? __________________ <<<<Magic!! -F- Concr3te: "Brutus, goddammit, shut up!"

01-27-2008, 07:14 PM	#6 (permalink)
MagnaCentipede Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 1,898	Re: My first shot They're having you shoot without passing firearms 101? You need an NRA or something. Cartridges come in two primary types. Rimfire rounds, like .22 Long Rifle, have a flat base and the firing pin strikes the edge of the rim (hence the name). Centrefire rounds have a small round charge in the centre of the the cartridge's base (hence the name). Rimfire is cheap but unsuitable for large calibres. Thus, centrefire cartridges, e.g. .40 S&W, are about 11¢ a shot, while rimfire is sold in boxes of 500 for $10. Were you shooting from iron sights or a scope? __________________

01-28-2008, 02:31 AM	#7 (permalink)
TurkishDelight Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 774	Re: My first shot Centipede just answered your question there. If you got excited with the .22, you will be giggling like a little girl when you shoot your first centerfire. Rimfire catridges have the same recoil as a paintball gun IMO. It's wierd to go from shooting a Benelli M2 Tactical or AK, to a Remington 597 in the same shooting period __________________ \|TG-Irr\|Turkish

01-28-2008, 03:26 AM	#8 (permalink)
MagnaCentipede Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 1,898	Re: My first shot "you will be giggling like a little girl when you shoot your first centerfire." After the brief moment it takes to realise where your hands and weapon went after you shot. Yeah, 22 is weak. I pushed 50 rounds through my SW40, then loaded up my Ruger Mark II. For a moment I wasn't sure the cartridge fired properly. __________________

01-28-2008, 11:55 AM	#9 (permalink)
HBrutusH Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: UK, and proud of it!! Age: 15 Posts: 374	Re: My first shot Ironsights, and yeah, one of the nco's pointed out to me the little dent was around the edge of the round. Hehe, no 101 for me, just a 5 minute safety exam then they threw me in the range. (at the good end, of course) Keep in mind this was in a school so we might not be allowed anything above .22 __________________ <<<<Magic!! -F- Concr3te: "Brutus, goddammit, shut up!"

01-28-2008, 07:46 PM	#10 (permalink)
LuckyStrike Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Richland, WA Age: 40 Posts: 880	Re: My first shot Guns rule. Maybe the US will sell the UK our constitution. We keep giving it away.... might as well make some coin in the process. __________________ ............................... Those who would give up essential liberty to purchase a little temporary safety deserve neither liberty nor safety. -Benjamin Franklin

01-28-2008, 08:26 PM	#12 (permalink)
TurkishDelight Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 774	Re: My first shot I love my guns too. Infact I am trying to find the damn camera so I can post a pic of my new H&K USP __________________ \|TG-Irr\|Turkish

01-29-2008, 07:04 AM	#13 (permalink)
ScratchMonkey Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: San Pablo, California Posts: 3,911	Re: My first shot When I was in Oahu I thought I might stop at an indoor "tourist" range near my hotel until I saw the prices. They were catering to wealthy Japanese businessman who could only shoot outside their own country. It was very upscale, kind of like a country club. I recall suggesting to one local indoor range (northern California, up in Rohnert Park) that they ought to run a shuttle to San Francisco and tap into that kind of business. __________________ Sig

01-29-2008, 08:05 AM	#14 (permalink)
Tonk Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Luck, WI USA Age: 22 Posts: 2,813	Re: My first shot is it true that you cannot own a gun in the UK? __________________ -Life should not be a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely, in an attractive and well preserved body; but rather to skid in sideways, chocolate in one hand, a beer in the other, body totally worn out screaming "YEEEHAW, WHAT A RIDE!!!" - my grandpa -My New Rig: cpu: AMD 6400+ 3.2ghz dual core mobo: Asus Crosshair ram: 8gb (4x2gb) geil exotera 4-4-4-12 video card MSI 8800GTS 512mb (g92) Vista:x64 Laptop: Dell i9300 2.16ghz-2gb ram-6800-17" 1920x1200 -Toasty/Tonk/Chair http://tgtonk.notlong.com

01-29-2008, 12:55 PM	#15 (permalink)
HBrutusH Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: UK, and proud of it!! Age: 15 Posts: 374	Re: My first shot yes, not without a liscence, and I don't think you're allowed to keep it with you. A friend of mine said that you buy a gun and it's locked up on the range. If it needs to be moved you need to tell the police. __________________ <<<<Magic!! -F- Concr3te: "Brutus, goddammit, shut up!"

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