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blackisler
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by blackisler » Fri Jun 03, 2005 2:43 pm
nice pics Adam, but whats with the scopes on the rifles ,after all it is only 400 yards .
I would like to visit Bisley some day but what with work and distances it makes it difficult.
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by Brian the Brit » Tue Jun 21, 2005 4:09 am
I agree.
Scopes are cheating and what is more important, they take away any excuses that you might have had for missing the target.
As I need all the excuses I can get it's iron sights for me.
Nice pics, Adam. It's a pity though that that ugly Jock keeps getting in shot. Tell him to go forth and multiply.

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by Aughnanure » Sat Jun 25, 2005 4:41 am
The rifles are OK, but I like th' bonnet
Eoin.
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by dromia » Sat Jun 25, 2005 5:06 pm
I was so lucky with the bunnet Eoin.
It's known as a Balmoral Bunnet amongst other names.
When Patrick was over here we went to a small arms fair at Scotch Corner and lo and behold the first stall that we hit upon entry was selling a few of these bunnets.
I'd been after one for a while as they are a traditional Highland head wear and not a military style per se.
The bonus was that it had the Sutherland badge on it, which is a rarity in itself.
The bunnet and badge are not original, the bunnet is ex military issue and the seller had obviously a bunch of exmilitary ones and was stitching on the back tartan and sticking badges on to sell.
However it was just what I was looking for, not correct militarily speaking but OK for a civilian Sutherland like me, I was a happy laddie and wear my Sutherland Clan Balmoral Bunnet with great pride.
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by SgtJethro » Tue Jun 28, 2005 10:10 am
I was shooting with Dev and Jan his partner took the pictures.
Obviously Dev and Jan drew straws and Dev lost.
Jethro

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by dromia » Wed Jun 29, 2005 2:34 pm
Absolutely true my perceptive old turnip weeder.
Jan was ecstatic at the opportunity of photographing for posterity my handsome and manly frame, her words I assure you.
