SteveT

It would be frowned upon shooting a runner from the line. In all honesty, every line I have been in, I would say 7 out of 10 would have dogs. One or two of which would be off the lead/peg and picking up a dead bird/chasing after a runner, or a young dog out on it's first shooting season, a little frisky, with an irate owner looking on as it's dog runs riot (not as rare as some may think!). I would definately say that safety is of paramount importance here, and the best course of action would be to watch the bird and mark it's direction of travel. Even if you miss the chance of a couple of overhead birds in doing so. When the drive has finished, there would always be a few obliging beaters willing to pursue the injured bird with a few dogs, Chances are they will find the bird, and if you think about it, a running pheasant can certainly maintain some speed, so sending a couple of barrels it's way with the possibility of missing and endangering some fellows dog/beater would be quite an eye opener to the other's in the line and wouldn't be surprised if you were escorted off the shoot. Of course, there will be mixed opinions on this, but on a formal shoot, think safety and etiquette. Someone will obviously bring about the argument about it being cruel not to atleast shoot at the runner, but if that was a prime concern, then you wouldn'e be shooting at a bird in the first place, do you kill everything you shoot at? And what about the pricked flyers.... Do you run after it trying to gun it out of the sky? Same principle. Steve

Next time you buy cartridges take the gun to the shop with you and ask them to put the gauge in the barrels to determine the choke of the barrels. Also, if there is a difference in choke you should see it by looking down the barrels into a ceiling light. Obviously best way is to get the guage in it. Hope that helps

Completely agree with highseas. Be respectful, patient and enjoy the day. Besides, your not there to impress folk with your newly acquired tweed outfit. And if there are any really rich folk there, you can spot them a mile off as they will more than likely be the one wearing a pair of lightweight trousers and a wooly jumper.... Like I said, concentrate on how you carry yourself. Don't shoot at unsporting birds and above all, enjoy the day

On a budget get a pair of corduroy trousers, commando wooly jumper, and wear a shirt and tie. With your le chameau wellies and smart green jacket you will be fine. Don't get to hung up about what your wearing as you will see a mix of folk. Some wearing full tweed attire, some wearing a wax jacket. You will get more respect by the way you carry yourself on the day rather than what you wear. So spend more time thinking about being more of a sport than dressing like a mansion owner, you will be fine. Its all about etiquette. Hope that settles your mind.

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its a leather slip on type, fits most shotguns. I used it on a charles boswell side by side and a laurona over/under. dark brown leather.

Still for sale

pm replied. Cheers

Hi, I have for sale a leather butt pad for a shotgun. Immaculate condition. £15 posted. Cheers Steve

Pm replied to, last vest now sold to reggiegun

Pm replied Brian, ill get it posted out to you this week. I now have one camo vest left.

Duncan, I still have the 2 camo vests. The plain green one is sold.

Pm replied. Got yourself a bargain

Hi, ALL VESTS NOW SOLD. THANKS I have for sale 2 Jack pyke Hunting Gillets(english oak camo), both in size large and both brand new with tags and still in clear plastic packaging. £25 each (that includes postage) Also, I have one Jack pyke pro sport ulra light gillet/vest (green with brown trim) in size medium. Perfect for clay shooting etc. brand new with tags and still in clear plastic packaging. £25 SOLD TO ADAMHALL Have a look around various sites and these are selling for around £40 each, reason for sale is that I gave up shooting a few months back and had bought three of these off a pal wo was at the time selling jack pyke gear.I am breaking even on the sale here! Thoughti would give you chaps a bargain!

All pms answered, also, paypal is my preferred payment, but will accept cheque for those that haven't got paypal. Pm to discuss Cheers Steve