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  2. Here is the HMR pic GRAPHIC

    in Sporting Pictures

    Posted

    my .17 never rips them open like that.

     

    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.....

  3. 1st Roe Buck

    in Sporting Pictures

    Posted

    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!

  5. 1st shot with .223

    in Sporting Pictures

    Posted

    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.

  10. Shotgun Cleaning Question

    in Guns & Equipment

    Posted

    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?

  11. My First time

    in Talk From The Field

    Posted

    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.

  12. Shotgun Cartridges Explanation

    in Bullets, Cartridges and Reloading

    Posted · Edited by dpile1

    Just so we can advise accordingly... what's your guns chamber length and what is it proofed to?

     

    FM :good:

     

    It's also got 1200Kp/cm marked on the barrel which I assume is the proof house's test pressure.

     

     

    Thats standard, so anything that doesnt say 'magnum' or 3" all over the box will do you.

     

    With time you will find out what you feel comfortable with but all that you need to know RE: shot sizes has been said above!

     

    Thanks for that. I'm well used to rifles and such but the more 'technical' aspects of shotguns are all totally new to me. :drinks:

     

    Thanks again.

     

    Darren

  16. Shotgun Cartridges Explanation

    in Bullets, Cartridges and Reloading

    Posted

    For wildfowl 32g+:

     

    ducks - #3shot (if using steel) or #4/#5 for other non toxic shot

    Geese - #1shot (if using steel) or #2/#3 for other non toxic shot

     

    *DON'T use more than half choke for steel though*

     

    Game,rabbits, pigeon etc:

    28g or more of #5 or #6 shot

     

    Clays:

    28g or less of #7.5 or #8 shot

     

    For foxing at close range #3 shot or bigger will be fine

     

    :drinks:

     

     

    :D

     

    Thanks very much for all your help.

     

    :good:

  17. Shotgun Cartridges Explanation

    in Bullets, Cartridges and Reloading

    Posted

    7-8 for clays, 5-6 for game.

     

    As for load sizes thats up to you really. but anything between 21g - 28g for clays and 30-36g for game.

     

    As for the duck you will need non-toxic shot which is lighter and therefore you will need bigger shot sizes, less than 4 seems to be the norm.

     

    Have a look at BASC and if you are a member ring them and have a good chat about the topic, the guys there are alway happy to help.

     

     

    Thank you very much for your help. :drinks:

     

    I assume that by load, you mean the weight and therefore the quantity of shot?

     

    Darren

  18. Shotgun Cartridges Explanation

    in Bullets, Cartridges and Reloading

    Posted

    Hi,

     

    I'm relatively new to the wonderful world of shotguns. I've had a FAC and a SGC for quite a while now but I've only just bought my first shotgun.

     

    Now its a 12g and it's lovely.

     

    However, I'm having a little bit of trouble working out what size shots are suitable for different quarry.

     

     

    I'd be using my shotgun for everything except Deer. I.e. rabbits, crows, ducks, pigeons and possibly Fox at extraordinarly close range etc etc

     

    Has anyone got a list explaining what the different sizes mean and their application?

     

    Thanks for any help,

     

    Darren

  20. Barking mad

    in Off Topic

    Posted · Edited by dpile1

    NICE :rolleyes: Never heard that one dude :blink:

     

    I could post a link (with photos.......) but I'm not sure of the policy on here.

     

    Am I likely to get banned if I post photos of animals?

     

    Bearing in mind that they're actually experiencing the ammunition when the photos being taken......

  22. Reason for a 17hmr and shotgun

    in Help & Advice

    Posted

    For my .17HMR I put the following reasons for ownership:

     

    Control of Corvids, Rabbits, Pigeons, Foxes and other pests on land over which I have permission to control these pests.

     

     

    As for shotgun just say Pests, Vermin and possibly close range Fox along with game and clay pigeon shooting.

     

     

    Basically that's what I said and I was given them.

  24. Not had a ciggi since last night

    in Off Topic

    Posted · Edited by dpile1

    # In 20 minutes your blood pressure will drop back down to normal.

    # In 8 hours the carbon monoxide (a toxic gas) levels in your blood stream will drop by half, and oxygen levels will return to normal.

    # In 48 hours your chance of having a heart attack will have decreased. All nicotine will have left your body. Your sense of taste and smell will return to a normal level.

    # In 72 hours your bronchial tubes will relax, and your energy levels will increase.

    # In 2 weeks your circulation will increase, and it will continue to improve for the next 10 weeks.

    # In three to nine months coughs, wheezing and breathing problems will dissipate as your lung capacity improves by 10%.

    # In 1 year your risk of having a heart attack will have dropped by half.

    # In 5 years your risk of having a stroke returns to that of a non-smoker.

    # In 10 years your risk of lung cancer will have returned to that of a non-smoker.

    # In 15 years your risk of heart attack will have returned to that of a non-smoker.

     

    # In 20 years you get hit by a bus

     

     

    :hmm:

     

     

    lol

     

     

    Well done you, I really ought to quit myself.

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