Thread: Sika show 2022

Originally Posted by Rushy

I was also disappointed (but not surprised) to learn that the Police were over stepping their authority at the show by dictating that anyone purchasing an A category firearm could only pick it up within a certain timeframe and then had to take it to the Police to show their FAL and have the serial number recorded against their name (remind me again when the recent firearms register legislation comes into effect).

This is understandable, with dwindling crime, the police have little else to do.

In all seriousness, whichever police chief decided this was a good use of resources needs to be relieved of his responsibilities and put on duties dealing with burglaries, car crimes and ram raids to grasp some semblance of how the general public are currently feeling.

Just got back myself. As others have touched on, I spent the better half of 2-3hrs trying to make my way through the narrow isles and massive crowds to only walk out with bugger all. I hope they listen to feedback from the people, they likely wont but theres always hope.

@Rushy, yep very disappointing, whoever took it where it hurts, should be ashamed that they didn’t tell Mr Plod where it fits best. I don’t go for the clothing.
But Geoff did a great job at Scary Sharp on my knife, calling me a heathen for the way I have sharpened it. Geoff, a fellow Rewinding Shop owner is the salt of the earth and if you looking for a dark, alternative funeral, he’s the man, he had one he officiated at, when the virtue of the dead fellow was questioned with many of the married ladies attending, I’ve booked him for Rushy.
No beer tent, really? I won’t be back sadly.

Originally Posted by Maca49

@Rushy I’ve booked him for Rushy.

I am not so sure he will be around when I shuffle off. I am not even halfway yet. Ha ha ha ha

Originally Posted by Rushy

I am not so sure he will be around when I shuffle off. I am not even halfway yet. Ha ha ha ha

Geoff a lot younger than you good to catch up with you and that French guy, @Friwi

Originally Posted by Maca49

Geoff a lot younger than you good to catch up with you and that French guy, @Friwi

I felt sorry for Friwi. I feel like I stitched him up when I said that Ocker bloke was looking for a suppressor. Poor bugger couldn’t get away from him.

Originally Posted by Rushy

I felt sorry for Friwi. I feel like I stitched him up when I said that Ocker bloke was looking for a suppressor. Poor bugger couldn’t get away from him.

Hahahaha, some sales are more difficult than others, 5x dpts is a good order, Darren will shout him a vegetarian pie

Originally Posted by Maca49

@Rushy, yep very disappointing, whoever took it where it hurts, should be ashamed that they didn’t tell Mr Plod where it fits best. I don’t go for the clothing.
But Geoff did a great job at Scary Sharp on my knife, calling me a heathen for the way I have sharpened it. Geoff, a fellow Rewinding Shop owner is the salt of the earth and if you looking for a dark, alternative funeral, he’s the man, he had one he officiated at, when the virtue of the dead fellow was questioned with many of the married ladies attending, I’ve booked him for Rushy.
No beer tent, really? I won’t be back sadly.

The main reason to go to the Show to chew the fat with Geoff but picked a near new model so little incentive to go as also bought some primers off Relaoders folowing an email. Saved 8 hours driving.

Originally Posted by TeRei

The main reason to go to the Show to chew the fat with Geoff but picked a near new model so little incentive to go as also bought some primers off Relaoders folowing an email. Saved 8 hours driving.

Chewing the fat with Geoff, would it be tripe?

First time to the show and the retails i talked to or brought from had outstanding customer service, as the guys that were there would know they were under the pump. I was there a bit early but was good to try and get around before the crowds.I did think there were a few products missing.
Also was hoping to see a few more heads on display before i left. I thought there was a kids section for head entries?
Organizes need to have a rethink on lay out. A lot of wasted area that could have been used but i take it you pay per m2 for stands.
Also a layout map would have been nice. Spent a good hour going back through every stand looking for Vortex that was on the Sika list off entrees only to find out they weren't there

Originally Posted by bigbear

First time to the show and the retails i talked to or brought from had outstanding customer service, as the guys that were there would know they were under the pump. I was there a bit early but was good to try and get around before the crowds.I did think there were a few products missing.
Also was hoping to see a few more heads on display before i left. I thought there was a kids section for head entries?
Organizes need to have a rethink on lay out. A lot of wasted area that could have been used but i take it you pay per m2 for stands.
Also a layout map would have been nice. Spent a good hour going back through every stand looking for Vortex that was on the Sika list off entrees only to find out they weren't there

There were a lot of missing brands which is shit on their behalf. You import and represent a brand and you’re not there then you don’t deserve to own that brand. That simple.

For us the show has been a long wait. The crowds were huge which is great for the vendors, harder work for the customers. The location worked for us.

In regards to content available- vote ACT and Nat that simple. A change in government combined with a new arms act bill is needed.

Interested to see what people thought of the show this year.
I decided with no ammo or components and it not being a day trip anymore that I would give it a miss, sounds like I haven’t missed much.

Originally Posted by Shootm

Interested to see what people thought of the show this year.
I decided with no ammo or components and it not being a day trip anymore that I would give it a miss, sounds like I haven’t missed much.

Yeah same, i live in Hams. Was gonna take the young fella tomorrow as i need some ammo/reloading stuff but looks like im gonna take him shootinh or hunting instead.

When my sons and I arrived at 12.30 it was so packed it was hard to get through the crowds, but when we left around 3 it was much more empty. I'll remember that for future. I went with every intention of walking out the door with a new thermal, but here I am back home without one. Good to meet a couple of forum members here, and probably walked passed a large number without knowing it. 4 hour drive for us each way so the trip was far longer than the time spent there. If I hadn't been specifically looking for something it might have been disappointing, but for me it was worth while.

Originally Posted by Ben Waimata

forum members here, and probably walked passed a large number without knowing it..

yup was there round the same time but then im one of those "blend in" kinda guys thats always there but never seen ......if you look up average bloke in the dictionary there would be a pic of me (but you wouldnt notice me)....... i went expecting everything to be out of my budget so wasnt too disappointed replaced some hunting gear that i been wearing for 10 years plus (i like to get my moneys worth) with some ridgeline stuff and bought a salami .....got some free dog food and entered as many comps as i could . future son in law had a chat to the arms officers re delays in licence application ....
my phones fully charged for later today when i start fielding calls about all the gear i have won.......

oh and i noticed some of the rifles (eg mauser seemed to been inflated so the could be discounted to the show price (standard retail) had a look at the new CZ not impressed with the safety ( push button on the tang that works on the trigger)