Target Shooting, a relaxing hobby?

Tuftus · 16-08-2011, 21:10

OK so recently I have been diagnosed with High Blood Pressure and in my quest to bring it down I am looking for a relaxing hobby (along with all of the other lifestyle changes...

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When the Mrs asked me what I enjoyed and was good at, I remembered that back in the day when i was in the Air Cadets, I was rather good at shooting, along with model making but I think I am a bit old for airfix kits now and they would probably frustrate me!

Since that was a rather long time ago, does anyone here shoot targets for a hobby?

If so, do you find it relaxing? If so, how would you recommend getting in to it and what kit would you recommmend getting?

My budget would be £800 tops for a full outfit.

Thanks in advance

**Kymmy** · 16-08-2011, 21:14

Air rifle or FAC?

Tuftus · 16-08-2011, 21:16

Air Rifle Kymmy.

**Kymmy** · 17-08-2011, 08:42

did have a long reply typed then hit the wrong button.

I do Field target shooting with an FN12(.177)/4-12x44 scope and charge it via a handpump/drypack (I got the pump instead of the bottle as it's easier to carry) I like field target as you have to cope with wind, distance, target size and elevation changes.. I also though use it up the field we own otherwise it would be a mess of rabbit warrens and the horses would end up breaking their legs. (I like rabbit and the dogs love rabbit so not a problem)

I bought my lot for less than £200 just over ten years ago.. For £800 you could get a 2nd hand Ripley which is fully regulated and accurate as hell.

If you mean though purely paper targets like at the Olympics then the kit is incredulously priced and the sport can get boring very fast.

Try a local club as they'll either have a club rifle you can try or lots of members will let you try theirs.

Local to you though it is outdoor shooting is http://www.mkarc.co.uk/

Pauls9 · 17-08-2011, 09:33

Sounds like a good idea. Certainly teaches you to calm down.

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Try a local club as they'll either have a club rifle you can try or lots of members will let you try theirs.

Just what I was about to write. Also maybe try more than one club if you've got the choice. Some are more social, some more competitive. One I was in seemed to be run just for the committee, but I'm sure that's unusual.

Have fun!