bruno22rf

Vulcan a decent rifle for the 80's? The HW80 was out there and was in a different league - the birth of the 80 was world changing - it taught the English Airgun manufacturers a valuable lesson in quality and precision, it changed the Americans opinion on Airguns as a viable hunting tool and thus became an icon - well sorted ones will still give modern guns a run for their money.

The "vulcan" would not "do" a balloon at a spitting distance. Catalogues sold mainly awful guns that dealers could not sell - the fact that you could pay weekly was the selling point. The Paratrooper (el gammy) Jaguar, Hawk with or without the 2 barrels, Osprey, Meteor, both Relums (t200 and Tornado) were all available along with Baikal and Franchi snotguns - a complete selection of metallic carp.

2 points here if I may - the 109 and the Spitfire were so closely matched in overall performance that it was normally the better pilot or attack formation that won the day. As for BSA being lazy or uncaring r.e. their workforce it may be worth remembering that CNC technology was readily available when the mk3 Merc. came out - if the owners of the plant were unwilling to invest in new machinery then there's where the blame lies. Following the war, countries that had been crippled by bombing were re - equipped with modern machinery as we endeavoured to enable them to stand back on their own feet, whereas it was not uncommon in the 60's and 70's to walk into an English machine shop and find machine tools designed in the 20's . BSA did not help their plight with the "S" either by scouring the world for the worst piece of Walnut they could find.

I would be seeking the cost of the sign writing as well - it's not your fault that the van is faulty. You could have returned it within 30 days I believe without question but over a month they may try and be difficult. Consumer direct will give you the best advice. (03454 040506)

Begum's family are trying to sue the Home Secretary over his decision to remove the girls Citizenship quoting that the decision " put's her life at risk, exposes her to inhumane and degrading treatment and breaches her right to family life" - so NOW these things matter to her?

Had really good service from them a few years back - looking for a LH 525 with 28" tubes and no dealers in the UK had one - SGC had one in 30" so they simply swapped the stock onto a 28" RH gun - well pleased.

Dont think it's keepered - he invited me to beat next year if I wanted and he described the pheasant shoot as just a few good days out for a laugh - land is amazing - it almost comes back to where I live !!! and has 3 woods one of which is 40 acres.

So Squirrel season, for me, is nearly at an end and few things with a heartbeat are still in good health on my local perm since the .17hmr arrived.Decided today to have a quick look around and see if I could find some more land. Now - anyone who lives in Bucks will know how bloomin hard it is to find shooting land unless you have deep pockets or are sleeping with the landowner (or both) so my hopes were not high. On the way to walk the dogs each morning I often see a couple of fields covered in Pigeons and the rape, in places, is virtually non existent. So here was my start point - 2 phone calls with my bestest phone voice had me in touch with the owner. The norm at this point is a resounding "Nope" followed, if you are lucky, by a string of well rehearsed explanations or, if luck is clearly not on your side, a clunck as the phone goes down. What doesn't usually happen is "pop down with some paperwork and I'll sort something out for you" - 15 minutes later I'm standing in the Farmers kitchen (wow......niiiiiiice) being handed a plan of his 1000 acres of which I can help myself - Rape, Peas, Wheat and Pheasant pens that all need regular pest control. Gonna do the lottery this week...........

Well there's a reason NOT to turn up early.

Friends of mine have 6 or 7 of them - I cannot believe anyone could use them for hunting - they are so slow, clumsy and difficult to train.

Does it fit? Can you swing it nice and smooth i.e. it doesn't have 34" magnum proofed tubes? Does it come with multi chokes (we all like to fiddle whether we admit it or not - also gives an added excuse if we miss an easy bird)? Is it a decent brand so you wont lose much money if you change after a year or so? If yes then you are on to a winner.

Before you buy give Evolution a call - they sell ex demo machines about half the price of new ones - basically means they have been out of the box - some have actually been used or had minor faults that have been fixed - I've had 3 off them and they have all been as new - one had sawdust on the blade. Keep an eye on Aldi for blades - carbide tipped normally around £7 for 3 and they work just fine for me.

Doubt it - normally I use Power Reds.

2 weeks ago we had 100% take on all feeders - went out twice last weekend and didn't see one Squirrel - Thursdays report - best feeder was 50% whilst others are virtually untouched. Considering taking up Golf.

BenBhoy - respect to you sir for defending the police - now give TVP a call and ask them how many officers are dedicated to protect children against Sex Offenders then ask how many are on speed camera work every day.

Winchester Trap 100 (don't know if you can still get them?) used to give me a headache within 5 minutes of using them - no other cartridge has ever done the same?

Don't laugh but you can buy a pop up toilet tent in various guises for about £15 - use the opening at the rear as a door and cut a slit in the front - if you are handy you could maybe cut a square patch out and sew a piece of mist cammo net in? Something like ebay item 173299616385?

Mmphmmmmmm - hours of work to catch a Thief or Rapist - no income there - nab poor old Joe Public doing 34mph after a long days work and that's £100 - Cha-Ching.

Simple way would be to look at what load your barrels are proofed for - lets say 1&1/8th oz - weigh out the load minus ,say 10%, then cut a cartridge down till it holds that exact amount of shot - you can then use the same cut cartridge to load the powder - square load.

Kranks do a variety of bits - but online you will find just about anything you need. Reloading BP is not without it's hazards as the slightest spark, even from static, can set it off - pretty sure that a standard reloading press is not particularly recommended due to this? The licence, I found, is pretty straight forward but you need a special box to store the stuff - you can get them online or find plans and make your own - licence btw is free. You will also need to store the powder away from your house, if possible, and the storage box will need to be bolted/chained to a wall - it's also worth letting your local fire station know that you store explosives. If you live near a BP stockist then that will save you a lot of money - shipping the stuff is going to bankrupt you - have you thought about BP alternatives - Pyrodex etc is a lot easier to deal with.

To make myself clear - my advice was also aimed at anybody on here buying and then having problems. However - I am going to try and explain to you the FACTS - you bought the gun from a UK based shop yes? For gods sake stop talking about SMK - it has NOTHING to do with them - it is 100% down to who you paid the money to - why are you bleating on about trade pacts????? Not once did I suggest getting TS to take on your case - why would I? - you can approach them for advice but not much else. I would respectfully ask you to name the person you spoke to at trading standards regarding your dealer being simply an Agent - Bullpoo - pm me with details if you like and I will gladly have a word. I know consumer law - your response is totally irrelevant to my attempt to assist you - why not name the dealer as they have sold you a dud? READ THE 2015 CONSUMER RIGHTS ACT - unless you bought the gun before1st October 2015 in which case the Sale of Goods Act protected you.

I think she should be welcomed back with open arms - maybe made a Dame? Really cannot understand everybody shouting off about not letting her come back and then when she loses her right to return we all bad mouth the Foreign Secretary - best decision he ever made. I DONT GIVE A POO ABOUT HER OR HER DEAD CHILD - she is responsible end of.

Thought Ameretto was his neighbours Italian Au Pair.

Freeads is a good place but both Gunwatch and Guntrader have worked for me - I think that, if the price is right, then your gun will sell regardless of where you advertise it.

Not covered by the consumer credit Act but still very much covered by your consumer rights.