Stand a bit Closer * Shoot Something Bigger ;)

[Stephen Palos]

Our Big Bore Shoot Calendar starts with the first shoot on 2 Feb at SWAT Range, opposite Swartkops Racetrack on the R55.

Vistors, Ladies & Juniors are all welcome. Details on BASA's website at www.bigbore.org or call the chairman Rob Peachey on 082 779 0851

For some idea of the type of fun we have see
Two clips on Youtube:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XYH3y8jaZNs

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=59jQs2FkqIE

[JTM]

Dit lyk na vet pret

[Frederik]

Ek en my seun is weer daar 

[Beer (Christo)]

Hopelik is my tydelike lisensie al goedgekeur.

Stephen, when you say visitors are welcome - can we participate in the shoot?

Regards

Christo

[Stephen Palos]

Hopelik is my tydelike lisensie al goedgekeur.

Stephen, when you say visitors are welcome - can we participate in the shoot?

Regards

Christo

Absolutely!

I have not seen the plan for the day yet but the usual format is as follows:

3 OR 4 different ranges for the shoot. Each participant shoots all the ranges.
Usually about 14 to 16 shots for the day plus one (non-scoring) at the chrony range if you're a first timer or have changed your load from the last shoot.
Some range/s may be hidden from prior viewing to create an un-expected scenario.

Juniors, ladies, seniors & vererans all shoot together provided they are shooting "big-bore" (9,3mm & bigger) so there is an overall outcome from which the top senior, junior, lady & vet are then extracted. Accuracy, energy & time are factored into the scoring so all else equal, the more powerful cartridge wins.

Anyone shooting a smaller calibre is placed into the "Sub-calibre" class where there is NO energy aspect in the scoring (making a kid with a .22 equal a man with a 338 Win Mag) So in sub-calibre accuracy & time are the only factors and juniors, seniors, ladies etc are all in it together for the fun.

Costs were (I have not seen this year yet) R150 for senior members, R75 junior member, R250 senior visitor & R125 junior visitor. At first glance it may seem expensive, but you gotta see our targets! A LOT is put into a shoot, and it's still a bargain compared to golf, deep sea fishing, microlighting or motor racing