arjimlad

Sorry pavman, that will never happen to me. I don't own any waders !

There was an article in Sporting Gun about this type of thing. Nigel Teague of Teague Choke fame, is offering a sleeving technique which preserves the exterior of the barrels. If it has such sentimental value then you may find that later in life you can afford to have it sorted out for use again, and regret any rash action you may take now.

Has anyone else read this chap's writings ? "Dr. Saxton Temple Pope (1875-1926) -- Author of Yahi Archery (1918), A Study of Bows and Arrows (1923), Hunting with the Bow & Arrow, and other important studies that contributed to re-establishing interest in archery in the United States, by proving archery was a vital sport. He was a friend of Ishi and hunting partner of Art Young. Namesake of the Pope and Young Club. [TB Jun/Jul 1998, p.69-72] " Amazing books these. I have read two of them. It does seem to me that the viability of bowhunting depends upon one's own personal view of animal welfare issues (as for example does hunting and shooting generally). I don't think it's right to condemn others generally. The proficient bowhunter's fieldcraft and skill is worthy of admiration. Those who would venture forth reckless of their ability to effect a clean and swift kill are excluded from this category. I guess it also comes down to civil liberties.

Dressing a pigeon by the "stick your thumbs down its neck & pull the breastbone away from the spine" method, I pinned my thumb on a lovely broken bone. Revenge or what !!

My Dad had an L-reg one. It didn't seem to go wrong much but I don't think he would have had another one. It was rusty in later years.

Nice job ! Looking forward to seeing the whole thing done. I have found that if you trim the bristles on an old toothbrush they are stiffer at the bottom and more effective at clearing out mucky chequering.

A tight little chamber is very sensitive to dirt and should be kept nice and clean.

I apologise ! I didn't know the specific design of the QB78 and was thinking it would be like the Crosman Ratcatcher I used to have. I still think it sounds dangerous but see what your science teacher thinks. If he is anything like my mate he will have a go at it one day after school.

If I understood the original post correctly, you were proposing pressurising the chamber which holds the Co2 sparklet rather than a used sparklet itself. Have you considered that the chamber where the sparklet is inserted is not pressure tested or built to take pressure - the Co2 pressure is held in the sparklet and fed to the valve. The scheme sounds very dangerous.

I read somewhere that the 391 was developed because of the switch to 24g loads and is slimmer in the action than the 390. My 302 handled 28g clay loads no problem as does my 390. Field is the "game" model rather than the sporting one which is for clays. Not that I'd use mine on any driven game shoot !! My sporting 390 is great on bunnies & pigeon though. I don't know which models are called Ulrika though.. I had a feeling the AL390 had that moniker for a while as well. Bit daft calling a gun after a swedish presenter so I'm glad it's not emblazoned across the butt or anything like that.

My Beretta has a magazine cut-off which holds the bolt open, so you can carry it with a shell in the breech but it is protected against a fall. I don't know if other makers incorporate this feature.

I have used a turk's head type brush with parker hale 009 with good results.

An accurate head shot on something smaller than a rabbit, with a .22 pistol above 5 ft lbs at out to 5 yards is one thing - but these CO2 pistols don't have the oomph to knock quarry over reliably enough. I've had the CP88 and have a S&W and would not shoot live prey with them. I think they do about 3ft lbs, I used to get 60 or so shots from the CP88 per capsule and it would hit a 45mm, or even the 20mm disc at 10 yards reliably if I was up to the job. Purely for plinking, not really suitable for formal target shooting. Oh, and they're loud at first !!

Have you checked the seals on the filler probe ? Just a thought..

I would not jump to the conclusion that this was shooting. I saw someone lamping on one of my permissions one night. I had this funny sensation of being illuminated (from some distance) as I got out of the car, and got my gear ready, and then I looked over the fields and realised what was going on. The chap had a dog and did not appear to be shooting. He did not have permission. I flicked my own lamp on & off and walked in his direction and he scarpered. All the same I would not have persisted in approaching him if he had stood his ground. Another good reason for having the mobile phone when out & about. Putting word about that you are keeping an eye out could be good, but could also alert others to the fact that there's some sport to be had. You can't be out there all the time.

Nice gun - I had a 302 for some time and it is still going strong. They go on for ages.

This GSD would have, I guess, flattened my three year old son who is nervous of dogs at the best of times. I've taken him to meet friends with dogs and he's less nervous once he knows the dog. It's really rather annoying when people like your GSD owner say "oh he won't hurt anyone" or "he's just playful". Hope you get a registration plate sometime..

Being a serious responsible firearms owner, ................ where can I buy some of those ??!!

Thank you for clarifying that Blackbart. I think with your post and that of njc we have a consensus.

Very sad news. His posts were amazing and it was fantastic that he shared so much with so many. Like BB he too seemed to be saying, through his pictures and sheer joy of the experiences of the hunt : "The wonder of the world, the beauty and the power, the shapes of things, their colours, lights and shades, these I saw. Look ye also while life lasts" Prayers with his family and Naomi.

Could it have been the Winchester Select Midnight which was reviewed in Sporting Gun last year ? About £750 if I recall... I agree it looked very nice but a shop I trust said they are not as good as Beretta or Browning, still I suppose you pays your money..do a review & post some piccies if you buy one.

Control pests by all means, but even pest controllers have a duty to do all they can to ensure the target meets a swift demise. Just popping some lead into it because "foxes don't carry lead well" ain't on, in my book. What's that supposed to mean anyway ? I'm guessing that it means they worry at the wound, which becomes infected, and they die in some considerable pain. If it means something else then please let me know. If I recall correctly, using a .410 at 35 yards was is the test the "middle way" group used to try to "prove" shooting foxes with shotguns was inhumane. I'd shoot a fox with a .410 only if I was as sure of a clean kill as with a 12 bore. That's got to be at very close range (10 yards for me) with as big a payload as is consistent with a tight pattern in a gun I know very well. If you're going to get into trouble for not "having a go" at a fox, then keep your gob shut and get him next time with something more suitable.

Nice to see the 302 getting the use she was made for, Caplock ! I don't think it had 3,000 shells through it in the last 20 years. Looks perfect for your lass too. Thanks for posting that.

A gentleman from this very site bought a Beretta A302 from me, having tried an Escort without success. The Berettas are very good in my experience. That A302 would cycle 28g all day no problems. I still have an AL390 which is doing very nicely as well. For £300-£400 you can't go far wrong with a used Beretta.

****** Hope they get caught.