Cheap and Cheerful IPAS Practice

Deadeye Dick · Joined: 25 Aug 2008 Posts: 361 Location: Waltham Forest

Would there be objections on any grounds to using the zeroing range for IPAS practice without needing to get out all the tackle?

By standing outside the covered area behind the firing line others are protected by the structure of the shelter and one could practice against the 15, 20 & 25 yard plates. On the face of it, this would appear to be safe.

One does not wish to annoy other shooters and an S.O. would need to comment on safety.

If two or more would wish to practice then certainly at least one set of IPAS plates would need to be got out and set up but it may be overkill just for one person.

Any feedback gratefluffy received.
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rogerb · Joined: 05 Jul 2007 Posts: 145

I believe pistols are not supposed to be used on the ranges, except the designated pistol one. I'm sure Davali will confirm this for you. Very Happy

Although you do see people using them before comps.

Also the rapid fire might be loud and slightly annoying if you are trying to zero (cos that's what it's for Wink

) on the zero range, rather than a long plinking session. Razz

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i can see how the zero plates can be attractive for ipas practice, i thought of using them for rifle fast fire fun shoot.

however (always seems to be a 'however' doesnt there) the plates were made for zeroing, for two or more shooters per plate, i dont think i need to explain how there used, but in short it relies on fairly accurate placement of pellets, so one can tell whos mark belongs to who.

pistols would just splatter the whole plate, i think that might p---s off other shooters.

and as roger has pointed out, pistols are only to be used on the pistol range, this was discussed at a recent committee/safety meeting.

it is club rules that pistol shooters should wear eye protection, in case of ricochet, as we know, not many people bother, but if they suffer eye injury they can only blame themselves. pistol shooters can reasonably expect other pistol shooters are wearing eye protection.

there is no such safety rule for other ranges, and therefore pistol shooters cant expect other shooters to have eye protection, thats one reason why pistols can only be used on pistol ranges.

im sure Dave Mansfield would have no problem with you using the ipas plates on the pistol range.

vic

Deadeye Dick · Joined: 25 Aug 2008 Posts: 361 Location: Waltham Forest

Am I correct in assuming that one may zero a pistol (scoped, red dotted, open sights or whatever on the zeroing range)?

I ask because my experience is that this is commonplace. The plates are at distances deemed safe from ricochets from rifles with double the power so, in that respect, a pistol appears to present less risk (unless I'm missing something).

No problem with not using the zeroing plates for light IPAS practice. I understand and accept the points made.

As and when I get my S&W I'll get the IPAS plates out and put them on one of the pistol ranges. Outside competition should a red flag be used to signify that a shooter is on the range as is the case on the zeroing range just in case someone else turns up and starts shooting?
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Cooperman · Joined: 30 Jul 2005 Posts: 265 Location: Hemel Hempstead

Davali · Joined: 05 Sep 2005 Posts: 491 Location: London Colney

I take your point Colin, Maybe some one can let me know as well?..
Are we becoming a club which claps hands to signify a shot and then gueses where you would hit the target and gives a hypothetical score, very cheap on pellets, air etc..

Dave..
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Davali · Joined: 05 Sep 2005 Posts: 491 Location: London Colney

I would like to suggest that on "Pistol" competition days the Zero range is closed to rifles and, Only Pistols can be used up until the start of the pistol competition then it can be opened to rifle shooters only, There is no need for rifle zero'ing for comps etc to conflict with this..

Dave..
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BANGALOOR · Guest

[quote="Deadeye Dick"]Am I correct in assuming that one may zero a pistol (scoped, red dotted, open sights or whatever on the zeroing range)?

I ask because my experience is that this is commonplace. The plates are at distances deemed safe from ricochets from rifles with double the power so, in that respect, a pistol appears to present less risk (unless I'm missing something).

No problem with not using the zeroing plates for light IPAS practice. I understand and accept the points made.

As and when I get my S&W I'll get the IPAS plates out and put them on one of the pistol ranges. Outside competition should a red flag be used to signify that a shooter is on the range as is the case on the zeroing range just in case someone else turns up and starts shooting?[/quote]

yes

vic

Deadeye Dick · Joined: 25 Aug 2008 Posts: 361 Location: Waltham Forest

Outside competition a red flag should be used to signify that a shooter is on the range as is the case on the zeroing range just in case someone else turns up and starts shooting.

Please can one be placed with the IPAS Plates so it is part of that set of kit thus defaulting to fail-safe?
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BANGALOOR · Guest

Chairman · Posted: Fri Jul 03, 2009 6:14 am Post subject:

Sorry Missed this One

After discussion with others -

Opting for using Sighting in Range for Pistols
Up to Start of Competition - Pistols Only
This Saturday - 4th July 09

As Safety issue of Pistol Shooters must wear Safety Glasses
And Pistols and Rifles do not mix on Range

Pending getting the lane cleared @ Side of Number 4 Pistol Range

Which should be enough room when cleared for sighting in -

Have discussed Competition Pistol - being on Number 0ne Leaving Pistol Range Clear -

But Accept - Range One is Boring for Pistols
Need the Bushes along 4 to make it interesting Wink

BOB/R Club Chairman

freewind · Joined: 28 Jul 2005 Posts: 335 Location: `emel `empstead

Howabout using a bit of the woods for a pistol comp this saturday, as Colin and myself will be setting it out. Aware of flags etc.
Just to make it interesting. ( not that it isn`t usually interesting Rolling Eyes

)

Andy

ps: could even put your new signs out Vic
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Deadeye Dick · Joined: 25 Aug 2008 Posts: 361 Location: Waltham Forest

BANGALOOR · Guest