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  1. 1 hour ago, Big Al2 said:

    Can anyone tell who I would contact on building me a screw action ?I am trying to build a light punt gun in a 1 bore.

    What I would like to if I can have one built or restore an old one.I live in the states. Thank you Big Al2

    If you run a search on here for "punt" there's a mass of information that might have the information or point you in the right direction for what you're looking for?

    Welcome to PW.  

  2. 10 hours ago, steve_b_wales said:

    In my experience using modified cases, you don't need a case that has been fired from your own rifle, but obviously making your own is going to be cheaper. I did this by drilling out the primer hole, making it bigger, then opening up the neck of the case so that a bullet slides in with ease, but not too slack. All I did then was to use a barbeque skewer to allow the bullet to be pushed part way out of the case. It worked well, although I do also have the 'proper' one.

    ..but if you drill out the primer hole & tap to match the Hornady Lok n Load comparitor, you don't need the BBQ skewer and the projectile ain't ever slack? 

  3. 2 hours ago, Zoli 12 guage said:

    i used to quite a bit, especially for the golf as it's on a golf course (which is free on that particular course) and i've let friends/family use it but to be fair i'm toying with the idea of off loading it at present.

    In 2018 we "offloaded" our place in Florida after 11 years and the "friends/family" said "Jeez, what we gonna do for a holiday now". Not once did any of them suggest any contribution to the £2 / 2.5k per month running costs.

    We loved the place and used it a lot. Great times in fabulous weather - but it becomes a very expensive habit.

  4. On 01/03/2024 at 07:57, Cosmicblue said:

    We'd like to downsize - just the two of us (no kids, no one to choose our old people's home), aged mid 60s, nice 4 bed detached house nice area - we'd like a two bed bungalow with a double garage, we have been looking for years....like rocking horse droppings for rarity.

    If you can't find what you would like - build it? It is what we have just done and we're both now over 70.

    It took us years to find a suitable plot and we're now in year 6 of a 2 year plan (blame Covid & extra Planning applications as we kept changing our minds) plus the original budget was truly busted - but we have enjoyed the journey and would definitely do it again.

  5. There are sellers of pellet sample packs on the bay of E.

    Search seller MacoCorp & make your own selection.

    What calibre are you looking for? I might have a few.

  6. In the 2nd half of this video Simom6PPC seems to get on well with the Zans in .177 sub 12. I'm happy with my existing pellets but I've ordered a couple of trial packs of the Zans just to see if they work.

    I'll update after trying them.

     

     

  7. On 15/02/2024 at 11:09, oowee said:

    If I were to buy the smoothest springer / gas ram sub 12 what would it be? Is there a recoiless hunting rifle (not pcn)? 

    In addition to having a recently serviced and professionally fettled trigger Theoben Fenman gas ram in .22, I have two Daystate MkIV IS PCP's - one sub 12 ft lb .177 and a .22 FAC  with both PCP's having the electronic trigger.

    After lengthy pellet testing with both PCP's, at 35 yards indoors they produce pellet, on pellet, on pellet ad infinitum 1/4" groups. If you want I can bore you with pictures of groups - but in terms of accuracy with factory ammo they are the most accurate guns I own. I do have FAC centre fire rifles that will also one-hole at various ranges but that is with developed home loads and a different discussion.

    The Fenman is good, but not as good as the PCP's because, despite the fettled two stage trigger it will never be as smooth as the electronic PCP's and there is some recoil with best groups at 35 yards being about 1/2" to 3/4" - but in 10 shots I always seem to get a flier. That could probably be down to the idiot pulling the trigger but I'm not noticing anything different when I do get a flier.

    All that said, for seated 25 - 30 yard shots at tree rats on a feeder or for a slow walk through a wood, I will always take the much lighter 16" barrel Fenman cos it is a much more pleasant carry  and is still a special memory from my (very distant) yooof and a BSA springer. 

    Just buy one and enjoy it?

  8. Update on the above.

    First of all a big THANK YOU to Team Tractor for the offer of assistance with the wooden block and, secondly, an ever bigger THANK YOU to TT's Dad for turning the wooden block into the beautiful bowl as pics attached.

    The consensus is that whilst the wood was "as hard as steel" and regularly blunted the turning tools, it is probably not Lignum Vitae, but Iroko. The crack in the block did continue through to the core but, to me, that just adds character and does not detract from the bowls purpose.

    I am humbled by the skills. I am very grateful and I hope TT's Dad enjoys the well deserved beer or three.

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  9. I ship several hundred containers a year of commodities from & to various destinations. Used to be many thousands, but I'm semi retired.

    As an example, Taiwan to London through Red Sea is 11400 Nautical miles. Taiwan to London via Cape / Durban is 12200. Container vessel 20knots/ hour = 40 hours more. Transit & queueing time Suez 2 days. Longer route is faster. Shipping lines all BS to raise rates (again).

    PS. Yorksire tea is dire.

     

  10. 7 minutes ago, oldypigeonpopper said:

    hello, looking at that split in the middle it might not be possible to turn a large bowl but a few smaller ones instead,

    Thanks for the reply.

    I would be happy to be guided by whoever undertakes the turning.

    I have seen a few YouTube videos where the wood with splits is placed a resin and then turned - but I don't have a clue as to what are the rights & wrongs of wood turning.

  11. I have been given a piece of wood approx 12 x 12 x 4" that I am told is Lignum Vitae. Photos below.

    It is very heavy and I would like it turned into a bowl.

    Would anyone on here be able to do this please? I'm happy to pay for time, expense, materials used etc plus to & from post / Evri (I don't think even they can break this).

    Thanks in advance.

     

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  12. On 30/12/2023 at 22:35, twin extractors said:

    Anyone got a triple barrel akkar for sale, 12 gauge please, prefer the non camo but not fussy, dont mind if you rfd as based in SW.

    There is one on Guntrader (but not cheap?).

    https://www.guntrader.uk/Guns-For-Sale/results/56b8-be17-2ead-f4f8

    but, there was also a Beretta 682 triple (duck gun, I think) which I shot some time ago and the handling & balance was unbelievable.

    Good luck with your search.

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