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I've got the 453, it's got a selectable set trigger which the 452 doesn't have. So much better when shooting off a gate or a post - no heavy trigger to pull.

Sometimes mine does but sometimes they seem to have no injuries at all. Seems to be that if the round hits something hard like solid bone, then there's a hellava lot of damage. Hit soft flesh - hardly any external signs.....

Excellent mate, well done! As for 160yards, what's the problem? No idea what rifle you're using but the other day I witnessed my mate shooting less than 1" groups at 400 yards in 10mph wind with a 308. Anyway, well done!

Is that a CZ 452 or 453?

So if I'm out stalking with a 7mm-08 and I see the fox, then I shouldn't shoot it as it's overkill? Should I perchance also carry my 22-250 just in case? Oh, better carry the HMR as well in case there's rabbits about as we all know that a 22-250 is far too extreme for a bunny. Oh, while I'm at it, might as well carry an airgun, just in case I see some rats in the yard....... I mean let's face it, a 223's gonna kill a bunny pretty damn quick no matter where's the bunny's hit too. If the guy's happy to spend the cash on a bunny bullet then that up to him. Good on him I say.

Our eggs should be hatching tomorrow. We've got 18 eggs, so we'll see how many we get.

Chaps, Does anyone know of any Pheasant syndicates in North Devon that are looking for new guns? If not, does anyone know how I would find out for myself? Thanks for any replies. Darren

Ain't had a payrise or a bonus for two years now. Lucky sod

I've ordered the viagra, I'll let you know how I get on.

I've just bought a lovely new 12g o/u shotgun and I'd like to make sure that it stays in top condition. It's got a oiled wood stock see photo: http://i296.photobucket.com/albums/mm181/dpile1/DSCN5494.jpg and standard type barrels. I've got like a rod thingy with a fleece type attachment for internal barrel cleaning. All I do at present is spray the outside of the barrels with Napier Gun Oil, then wet the fleecy thing with Napier Oil and run it through the barrels til they're sparkling. I've got some walnut oil on order to do the stock periodically. Is there anything else I should be doing to keep the shotty in top condition? What do you fellas do to keep your guns in tip top shape?

Black rabbits are apparently caused by a mutation within the rabbits DNA. Apparently they're prevalent in small groups of insular rabbits, it's normally indicative of inbreeding within a small rabbit population. I've only ever shot one. When you see them up close, they've actually got wild rabbit markings and are not jet black.

It's also got 1200Kp/cm marked on the barrel which I assume is the proof house's test pressure. Thanks for that. I'm well used to rifles and such but the more 'technical' aspects of shotguns are all totally new to me. Thanks again. Darren

Oops. Chamber is 2 3/4"

28" barrels but I'm not sure what it's proofed to. I'll have a look when I get back home. Seriously, thanks for all your help chaps.

My wife wants to put our Collie x Labrador x Springer bitch to a male Chocolate Labrador when she's in season next. Anyone got one in the North Devon area that we could 'borrow'?