Rutland Shooter

Sorry Steve, But the extension rod is now nowhere to be found, better take up allancet's offer. Rutty

I might know where to find an extension rod. If it's still around I'll let you know. Rutty

The only problem with that John is that 300 bar refill facilities are not all that common. The large dive centres can usually provide 300 bar but your local Diving shop/agent will probably on have a 200 bar compressor. What this means to me; I have an LP300; is a 60 mile round trip to get a 300 bar refill for the tank or 10 minutes and £2.00 on the way to the club to get 200 bar from the local diving company. Apart from that, is the LG30 ambidextrous? If it is it would seem to be an excellent club/junior rifle. Rutty

Not sure if you'll find a secondhand one, but have a look at the Hammerli AR50 with the Beech stock. It has the added advantage that it is ambidextrous. Rutty

Hi Meltoc, Someone in the club was expressing an interest in another rifle a week or so ago. Could you PM me with details and I'll pass them on. BTW, he is an FAC holder. Rgds Rutty

I suggest that those making a sale through the "Loot" section might wish to consider making donation. A small note to that effect at the start of each "Loot" thread could serve as a reminder. Rutty

The butt plate has now been sold. Rutty

Older style HPS Butt Plate for sale. Two base plates and one pair of 5mm spacers. £50.00 + postage. Please PM me with your email address for photos. Rutty

Graham, Could you send some pics please. Email address is in a PM to you. Rgds Rutty

Mary, Buy it from Mac here (can I have my 10% now please Mac?) Rutty

For books, look on AbeBooks, frequently cheaper to buy there than on Ebay. Rutty

I shall look in my box. Had one once, but haven't seen it for years. Rutty

I am sure that you will enjoy the Century bilbo. I bought one years ago for my sons to start shooting, it served the purpose admirably and is still AFAIK doing the same job as a beginners rifle in the club I was then a member of. It was well made and had a very good trigger and barrel. I am not sure that I would have liked to lug around the fields all day, as it was a bit on the heavy side for a sporter, especially if you mounted a scope on it. I always wonder "what might have been", if BSA had developed the Century with a better action and stock. Could they have given the Germans a run for their money? With a scope and magazine, could be usable for LSR (can't remember the weight limit). Rutty

A bit off topic for this forum, but today a book dealer offered me the following: "The Complete Guide to Handloading by Philip B. Sharpe" 3rd Edn 2nd Rev, Pub. Funk & Wagnalls, New York, 1953 HB, DJ faded spine and some edge tearing, Condition is "Good+" Price £45.00 Quite a rare book, of interest to the serious handloader/collector. "The Mauser M91-98 Bolt Actions, A Shop Manual by Jery Kuhnhausen" PB, Pub 1991, Condition Excellent. Price £12.50 If anyone is inerested, the please PM me and I shall let you have the dealer's details. Rutty

Ina, Unless she is absolutely set on a true LH rifle could I suggest that she considers one of the universals that are available. She would probably have to buy new, but the fact that it could be used by a right handed shooter could well be an advantage if she came to dispose of it later. The universal I have in mind is the same one that the blind shooters in our club use. I can obtain make/model details if you want. Rutty

Simon, Found it, see your PMs. Rutty

simon, I've got one somwhere, if I can find it I'll PM you. Rutty

I was lead to believe that if the cylinder valve was capable of accepting a diving regulator then they would only give you a 3 year cert. You can purchase "surface valves" which are for "surface use only". The problem I have encountered is that dive shops; quite understandably; don't know anything about surface use. If anyone can provide chapter and verse on this one I would be grateful. Rutty

Oh not BGI again!

Bill, Please see your PMs Rgds Rutty

I keep trying to edit my post, but it keeps coming out, Sc^nthorpe Rifle Club. Rutty

PaulN Probably best to go to the website: Scatt webpage and read all about it. Then download the software and find out more. It is very good Rutty

Camouflage Targets Not as unlikely as you seem to think! The following is taken from "The Citizen Rifleman" by E.J.D. Newitt, published in 1906. Newitt was one of the early secretaries of the Society of Miniature Rifle Clubs (SMRC) and the secretary of Southfields Rifle Club: page 95. "The society's standard Intermediate targets are of the same dimensions as the rudimentary targets, with measuring rings of the same diameter, but are printed on grass-green card and the object aimed at is a representation to scale of the head and shoulders of a khaki-clad soldier in the prone position as he would appear at 500 yards' distance" page 96. The society's standard advanced targets are intended for collective team firing against a time limit. Six khaki heads and shoulders to scale as previuosly described are unevenly printed on grass-green paper, oblong in shape; no scoring rings are used, hits on the figures only count." It is also interesting to note that in those days competitions were commonly "5 shots standing and 5 prone" as well as shooting at both moving and disappearing targets. They also routinely shot smallbore rifles at 200 yds. Rutty

mithrandir Vickers Rifles are of considerable interest to collectors, being much less common than BSA of similar age. They were considered to be of better quality than BSA. This was reflected in the price, in 1937 the BSA range started at £4-17/6 and went up to £9-0. Vickers prices were from £8-10/- to £14-10/- Please PM me and we can exchange email addresses to have a discussion. Rgds Rutty

Is this rifle still available? Thanks Rutty