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In general, I think that birds are harder when they're dropping. They're normally considered easier to hit when they're rising or peaking. But as Martin says, the best way to shoot them is when it suits you to do so. Robert

Yes, very sad. A reminder of why safety comes before everything. Robert

On the subject of congestion in general, Dr Beeching surely deserves an afternoon in the stocks. Robert

Yes, yes, yes, yes yes and yes. And yes again. The problem that you very correctly identify is almost the sole cause of congestion on our stretch of the A1. As has been said, no chance of being adopted, but nice to see I'm not the only one who thinks this (it's one of my favourite in-car rants). Good show P-P. Robert

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As far as I'm aware, the largest shot size in blue diamond is 7.5, and they're only available in 24 or 28g loads. That is not sufficient to humanly kill rabbits at 50 yards. Maybe you have killed a few cleanly but how many more have you wounded?? Not an acceptable cartridge for what you describe. Get the right cartridges for the job - at least no. 6's but ideally 5's if they're at longer ranges. As you know a shotgun cartridge is all relivant, 28 gram No 7 = 28 grams of No 7 size shot. 32 gram No 5 = 32 grams of No 5 size shot No 7 is as you probably know a smaller bb than a No 5, therefore more of them in a cartridge, therefore increasing the density of the patten and the ammount of shot in the target, which ultimatly means they fall flat on spot. Trust me they knock em over at 50 yards.... I'm not sure what your point is in the first part of your post, but am guessing you're trying to say that a 28g no. 7 cartridge has approx the same number of pellets as a 32g no. 5? Probably not far from the truth, but I can't be bothered to check exact numbers. My point is that smaller pellet sizes have less energy and therefore are not suitable for shooting game, particularly at longer ranges. Show your quarry some respect and don't use 7 1/2s for rabbits. I don't doubt you're killed a few with them, but out of the ones you think you've missed, plenty will have been peppered with pellets that have not had enough energy to kill them instantly. There is no sound argument for shooting rabbits with 7.5's. 50 yards sounds very long, especially with a clay cartridge. Wouldn't try it myself. Robert

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On the other hand, I am actually an albatross salesman. Cash only please, or rare eggs part-ex considered. RB, now you've got your ticket, time to start spending methinks. Have fun. Robert

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Yorkshirelad is your FEO? Anyway, glad it went well. Naughty. Glad it went well for you. SGC isn't really a big deal, as long as you're not actually doing bird, or don't try to shoot the FEO during his visit, and so on. I think it's more of reason not to grant situation. Robert

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Yes and will be interviewing soon Jonno That reminds me, they had to cancel the Nativity play in Donny last year. Turns out they couldn't find three wise men and a virgin. Robert

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They called me about this last week, think its free to BT customers, although we haven't got it at the moment. Robert

well not since robin hood anyways :-) Dangerous criminal he was. Unlicensed bow and all that, should have been banged up, minimum 5 years, another 5 for unlicensed arrows. Had that Sherriff of Nottingham in the back of the cab once. Nice man, not very merry though. Robert

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Hope you do come over here and enjoy it , although I would have thought that hunting in Britain would be a bit tame in comparison . Just leave the Glock at home, otherwise the trip will last a minimum of 5 years . Robert

There's quite a few others on this topic as well. Although some manufacturers claim otherwise, the accepted opinion here seems to be anything over half choke is a big no-no for steel, even if the gun is proofed for steel. Robert

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You must be a mind reader, that's exactly what I was thinking . Robert