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  1. Would you shoot a runner?????

    in Stalking & Game Shooting

    Posted

    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

  2. Side by side chokes

    in Guns & Equipment

    Posted

    Ive got a couple of old side by sides with fixed chokes. Am i right in thinking that the right hand barrel is the more open of the two and the left the tighter barrel. I wonder if they are the same as when i clean barrels with the phosphor bronze they 'feel' exactly the same diameter.

    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

  3. what to wear for

    in General Shooting Matters

    Posted

    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

  4. what to wear for

    in General Shooting Matters

    Posted

    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.

  14. JAck Pyke hunters Gillet X 2 + pro sport ultralight vest

    in Other Sales

    Posted · Edited by SteveT

    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!

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  16. Various Items For Sale

    in Other Sales

    Posted · Edited by SteveT

    Hi,

     

    I have just given up the shooting and have the following items for sale:

     

    recoil butt pad £12.00 + £2.00 postage

    Green Guncase £10.00 + £4.50 postage

    3snap caps £3.00 + £1.00 postage

    gun light clamp £5.00 + £1.20 postage

    lightforce(140) £40.00 + £3.00 postage SOLD TO SALOPSNIPER

    Red filter £5.00 + £2.00 postage SOLD TO HOTSHOT

    canvas guncase £12.00 + £4.50 postage SOLD TO COPTLEIGH

    ear defendersX2 £6.00 + £2.00 postage SOLD TO BOB293

    clay pigeon specs £10.00 + £2.00 postage SOLD TO BOB2933

    cartridge bag £5.00 + £2.50 postage SOLD TO GOLDYPURPLE

    gun cleaning kit £7.00 + £3.00 postage SOLD TO OWDNORTHENER

    rifle sling £10.00 + £2.00 postage SOLD TO GALLSER

    shell decoys £8.00 + £2.50 postage SOLD TO OWDNORTHENER

    laser bore sighter £20.00 + £2.50 postage SOLD TO OWLSURFER

    easy hit beads x3 £15 + £1.00 postage SOLD TO RSRJERRY

    cartridge belt £5.00 + £2.00 postage SOLD TO OWLSURFER

     

    I also have various cartridges, mostly no.6 12 guage (around a 100), and a couple of boxes of steel shot no.3's and 4's (around 50 cartridges). I will sell these face to face for the lot - £15 (bargain) SOLD TO RSRJERRY

     

    And.... a 3 gun shotgun cabinet, immaculate condition, bought brand new around 3 years ago and fixed in a heated room, so no attic scars on this cabinet. Obviously this is police approved, i paid £100 for it new, I will sell for £60. Pick up only. SOLD TO RSRJERRY

     

    Please pm me any questions, and of course I will discount postage for multiple items. I will answer pm's in order to keep the sales fair. First come, first serve.

     

     

    Cheers

     

    Steve

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  17. 3inch magnum semi auto

    in Guns for Sale (Private Sales)

    Posted

    Its not a matter of what I'm willing to go down too fella as I'm not selling because I'm desperate for cash. I'm selling because its just sitting in the cabinet and I'm too be busy pursuing my kayak fishing to warrant keeping it. Once the gun sells I am going to be selling my hunting gear. My gundog excluded of course! She will be living out the rest of her days with me.

     

    A have put it up for a very reasonable price, but obviously I am willing to negotiate a little just due to the fact I'm not using it.

  24. 3inch magnum semi auto

    in Guns for Sale (Private Sales)

    Posted · Edited by SteveT

    GUN SOLD!

     

    GUN SOLD!

     

    MORE PICS AT BOTTOM OF THIS THREAD.

     

    Webley + Scott 812 semi auto for sale in mint condition. 3 inch magnum chamber, 28inch barrels, black synthetic in excellent condition, has seen very little use. I will also leave the stock cartridge holder on the gun. Handy piece of kit!

     

    As you can see from the pics, it has been well taken care of, it's approximately a year old.

     

    Any trial/inspection welcome.

     

    Comes complete with chokes, key and original webley fitted hard case.

     

    Great gun, £300. Face to face preferred, but will rfd at buyers cost.

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