Hemswell, anybody?

[steve853]

Hi All

I'm new to the forum, returning to shooting after 10 years - no fault of my own I might add.

I'm waiting for my FAC to go through the system, dreaming of various rifles. In the past I had a few, 22LR, 303, 308, 44, and currently have only 22LR on my application as I have not joined a club, just have vermin/ rabbit shooting arranged.

I'm an ex-member of Hemswell club in Lincolnshire, so my question is this - to re-join, or to try another club? I'm just south of the Humber, right by the bridge. I realise there's a club in Hull, but they aren't cleared for 303, so are there any others I should look into?

Anyone got any suggestions?

Steve

[Christel]

You could try North Cotes Butts.

[Ovenpaa]

Well Hemswell is still going as far as I know and if you are up for a drive here is also in a thriving Bell target in the general area. In fact there is a come and try session tonight at the Stirrup Inn, Willoughton at 7.30pm tonight.

There is also North Cotes Butts, cleared to everything on the tunnel and 25m and with a covered point 50m recently upgraded. Plus they are linked to another club that shoots at Beckingham so 100-600m

[steve853]

Thanks guys, I'll look into the Butts, but to be honest, geographically speaking, Hemswell looks favourite.

[Christel]

Pretty sure Hemswell is 25m.

Not much legroom for a .303.

Maybe they are affiliated to somewhere where they shoot longer distances?

[20series]

What about Reepham, its only 75mtrs but they shoot everything.

Might be a better option.

http://www.lincolnanddistrictrifleandpistolclub.net

Alan

[steve853]

I just spoke to a guy who I used to see at Hemswell, he's now joined North Cotes Butts, as they have 25, 75 and 100 yard ranges.

They are marginally closer to me than Reepham, so I might pop over there and have a look one day when I'm off. I think I'm going to have to put a variation in as soon as I have bought my first!

I shouldn't jump the gun (pun intended), but this weekend I may just go and dig out all my 303 reloading gear from the garage...

[steve853]

Well I went over to North Coates yesterday, very impressed. So now I’m just a probationary member for three months, which is excellent, as that is probably how long I’ll have to wait for my ticket.

Then Variation and 303!

Thanks for the advice guys

[Christel]

NCB has got nice facilities and Martin is a very approachable and friendly chap.

Well done for joining.

for the .303.

[steve853]

NCB has got nice facilities and Martin is a very approachable and friendly chap.

Well done for joining.

for the .303.

Thanks christel, yes, lm looking forward to wasting some money on the 100m range with a 303 again, already sourcing reloading supplies!

Just the few months wait now!