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Phoenix 2006
Posted: Fri May 19, 2006 3:47 pm
by dromia
Anyone going to the Phoenix next weekend.
If so we could meet up for a small libation perhaps
Jim, Ellen and I will be there Thursday through to Sunday.
I'm in the 3 x .303" competitions Saturday and Sunday (all ranges from 200 - 1,000 yrds except 700 yrds) and a couple of 50 yrd precison standing small bore on the Friday.
Bisley here we come.
Posted: Fri May 19, 2006 5:33 pm
by Brass Rat
Arizona?
Posted: Sat May 20, 2006 1:00 am
by dromia
Arizona, who's that?
Some gay Greek philosopher perhaps?
I give in on that one.
Posted: Sat May 20, 2006 6:01 pm
by goblinslayer
Laura (my wife) and I will be there, we're doing the 1-300yds .303, Speed Steel, and McQueen on Saturday :-)
Quick question for those more experienced, we've just had the squadding back, and it says pick up issued ammo for the .303 before going to range...
What issued ammo, do we not need our own??
Posted: Sun May 21, 2006 3:01 am
by dromia
You will be issued with .303" ammunition for the .303" competition, you get it from the range office not the firing point so make sure to collect before hand.
Thats why the entry fee is more expensive than the others.
Its a foot note on the entry form.
We are usually in the Artists from 5 pm onwards. Look forward to meeting you.
Posted: Mon May 22, 2006 1:04 am
by dbm
I would have been there for the MLAGB's Schutzenfest weekend - 600yd Friday/50m and 100m Saturday/900 & 1000yds Sunday. The MLAGB normally books the whole of Short Siberia range for the Saturday. The NRA couldn't accomodate the event this year (after 25+ years) as they want to use part of Short Siberia range for slug gun shotgunners I believe.
The MLAGB moved their event to last weekend and much fun was had at Bisley despite the rain. A shame the traders at the Phoenix meeting will loose out as many muzzle loaders (including around 20 shooters from France) won't now be attending the Phoenix meeting.
Enjoy the event.
David
Posted: Tue May 23, 2006 1:05 am
by dromia
Any sense of the "politics" behind that decision David?
BTW is the MLAGB thinking of merging into NATSS (National Association of Target Shooting Sports) with the NRA, NSRA and the CPA?
Posted: Tue May 23, 2006 11:53 am
by dbm
NRA seem to be expanding the Phoenix meeting and decided they needed the range space the MLAGB has used for many years on the same weekend. No sense to me. The MLAGB's 'Schutzenfest' is an open comp and helps diversify further all the shooting sports available. Sadly it looks like the meeting may get pushed out... have to see what happens next year.....
The MLAGB has expressed an interest in the amalgamations the NRA has been pushing for but discussions to date seem to be between NRA/NSRA/CPSA.
David
Posted: Wed May 24, 2006 3:13 am
by dogbolt
I will be there on Friday - mostly mooching about seeing IF there's any bargains to had.
Posted: Wed May 24, 2006 10:00 am
by Strangely_Brown
I shall be up for LERA's AGM in the Army Club House on Saturday afternoon.
I'm working that day but hopefully will have time to find a couple of boxes of Sierra Match King's and some other bits.
I will try and look you out Adam, although if you have'nt had chicken pox you may not want to meet up as I'm currently suffering from shingles, and yes it's as painful as they say!