Chronos wrote:In my relatively short 10 year career in shooting at all kinds of ranges I've learned a few things.
1) the people who complain about the way ranger are run are the ones who use them the least.
2) most of the loudest anti SSAA voices come from people who do the least to help run, organise and staff these ranges
And 3) if you don't like the way things are run and the rules put in place do something about it. Sitting back whinging because when you take your rifle to a range 2-4 times a year to get your minimum attendances (usually in the month before reports are done) dont complain about the way rules that are put in place after the guys that are there week in and week out mentoring people and training kids get together and decide that guys with more money than shooting ability turn up with FFP 32 power scopes and chassis rifles with brakes on them but can't shoot to save themselves so want to shoot at 50-100m with all the rimfire guys can go jump in the creek
Chronos
drizo wrote:Sounds like Ripley to me, I’m pretty sure Belmont already have a brake ban
Stix wrote:Well i agree brakes should most definately be accommodated for...!!! After all we all supposedly enjoy the same sport.
However I shoot at a casual club where you shoot what you want when you want...
And, i believe rightfully so, people get upset when someone rocks up with no 'respectful' notice to fellow shooters or RO's that he's about to unleash bedlam on others nervous systems by shooting a breaked 300wm or the likes.
One day a non club member (but ssaa member) stopped to shoot some rounds, plonked himself next to me--i never took any notice of what he was about to shoot....& didnt get any warning from this bloke which i think is just plain piggery...!
I sat down to shoot my .222, took up tension on the trigger...and...F**KN WALLOP...!!!
It blew the lid of my ammo box shut & my heart left my mouth at about 3000fps--left me flinchy for the next hour...
i tried to put up with it but 3 shots was all i could manage...so i had to move as naturally it was inconvenient for him to move to the empty end of the range...
I finally caught up with my skeletal system down the freeway half way home...
I have nothing againt brakes, but i have no respect for inconsiderate's with an over-inflated sense of self righteousnes who shoot them with no regard for other shooters.
I certainly wouldnt plonk myself in between a bunch of .22lr's shooting subs with my hot loaded 7-08 without first asking...
Sorry bout that rant ...its off my chest now...
Nothing against you respectful shooters with brakes...!
grandadbushy wrote:Gee sounds like this yes brake no brake saga is going to be here fore awhile '' Seeech ''
I don't have that problem at my club I've just got a large key ring with many keys on it and I just select a key
ring the owner let them know i'll be on their property close the gate behind me and lock it then start what I
came to do no arguments about brakes there
Cheers
Chronos wrote:In my relatively short 10 year career in shooting at all kinds of ranges I've learned a few things.
1) the people who complain about the way ranger are run are the ones who use them the least.
andreweden wrote:My experience with my M98B in 308 with its muzzle brake is that I go to the far end of the range well away from people, after an hour someone comes along and plonks themselves next to me when there are plenty of other spare bays. After a few shots they make a face like someone has shat in their mouth and makes toddler like flouncy moves as they give up on shooting until the cease fire. They then announce that I should move because it is knocking them about too much.
I'm new at the range and move, but really!?!?!?? I was there down the end the RO asked me to go with my rifle and was there first. Today in the same situation I wouldn't move, I'd tell him to take a long walk off a short pier.
Browning wrote:Stix wrote:Well i agree brakes should most definately be accommodated for...!!! After all we all supposedly enjoy the same sport.
However I shoot at a casual club where you shoot what you want when you want...
And, i believe rightfully so, people get upset when someone rocks up with no 'respectful' notice to fellow shooters or RO's that he's about to unleash bedlam on others nervous systems by shooting a breaked 300wm or the likes.
One day a non club member (but ssaa member) stopped to shoot some rounds, plonked himself next to me--i never took any notice of what he was about to shoot....& didnt get any warning from this bloke which i think is just plain piggery...!
I sat down to shoot my .222, took up tension on the trigger...and...F**KN WALLOP...!!!
It blew the lid of my ammo box shut & my heart left my mouth at about 3000fps--left me flinchy for the next hour...
i tried to put up with it but 3 shots was all i could manage...so i had to move as naturally it was inconvenient for him to move to the empty end of the range...
I finally caught up with my skeletal system down the freeway half way home...
I have nothing againt brakes, but i have no respect for inconsiderate's with an over-inflated sense of self righteousnes who shoot them with no regard for other shooters.
I certainly wouldnt plonk myself in between a bunch of .22lr's shooting subs with my hot loaded 7-08 without first asking...
Sorry bout that rant ...its off my chest now...
Nothing against you respectful shooters with brakes...!
Could not agree more. Love the analogies and have had the same experiences. Thankfully I rarely need to hit the range these days and I’m glad the rest of my time is spent in the field.
Each to to their, but glad I don’t have to sit next MB’s any more.
KennyA wrote:Surely it's more about commom sense and accommodation at your local range.
The thought of a SSAA branch putting in a 'ban' is beyond beleaf and very short sited.
andreweden wrote:My experience with my M98B in 308 with its muzzle brake is that I go to the far end of the range well away from people, after an hour someone comes along and plonks themselves next to me when there are plenty of other spare bays. After a few shots they make a face like someone has shat in their mouth and makes toddler like flouncy moves as they give up on shooting until the cease fire. They then announce that I should move because it is knocking them about too much.
I'm new at the range and move, but really!?!?!?? I was there down the end the RO asked me to go with my rifle and was there first. Today in the same situation I wouldn't move, I'd tell him to take a long walk off a short pier.
grandadbushy wrote:Fair dinkim Stix he was setting up for long distance deer hunting with 41/2'' at 100 yds don't you just love these people
Sounds like he hadn't even worked up a load yet
Give him time a few bruises down the line he may be quiet a good shot providing he hasn't developed a flinch
bladeracer wrote:KennyA wrote:Surely it's more about commom sense and accommodation at your local range.
The thought of a SSAA branch putting in a 'ban' is beyond beleaf and very short sited.
Is each club free to make up its own rules or does it have to follow an official stance from the State or National office?
RoginaJack wrote:drizo wrote:Sounds like Ripley to me, I’m pretty sure Belmont already have a brake ban
Nope, Belmont does not have a break ban but must use benches from about midway up. I was there last Wednesday and all was sweet.
AND SAM45, I reckon you're blowing hot air out of ya and yes, the last few weeks I've shot on the 1st 5 benches and there has been 2 young guys (223s), a 40ish (308), another (270) and 7mm Rem mag. sharing the other benches. If you want to gain a bit of knowledge ask a "old Dude", if you want to talk rubbish, well good luck but get your facts right...
AND at Belmont, as you enter the front door, have a look - there is a BIG sign re ear protection and also on the range proper!
bladeracer wrote:KennyA wrote:Surely it's more about commom sense and accommodation at your local range.
The thought of a SSAA branch putting in a 'ban' is beyond beleaf and very short sited.
sungazer wrote:There will be a set of SSR Standing Shooting Rules for the Range which you and every club must comply with. Then if you are a member of a club you could be further subjected to the rules and procedures of the club. Club rules cannot override the range rules which some part of will be signed off by the State or Territory Police
Sam45 wrote:Hot air out of my ass ..I have been going there a fair bit.. Thanks for the gainful insight to YOUR experince at Belmont. I gave mine, from what I have experienced over the last 2 years. Also I know the rules at Belmont, again thanks for the critique