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Hi Is this still for sale?

That's what I thought. I didn't need to go near the cooker ring or mess around with the dedicated isolator switch, so as you say, it was just like changing a socket. Not fussed about that as we'll be selling up and moving on soon. Can't see the the thing breaking down before then. Thanks for all the posts. I'm going to just leave it in there and not bother with an electrician. The thing works fine and I can't see how I could have created a H&S issue. Knew I could count on the PW Forum for a friendly ear. Cheers chaps.

I bought a new hard-wired oven, exactly the same style, shape and size as the old one. I simply unwired the old one and wired up the new one in the same way. The new oven works fine. The wife mentioned something about having to get a qualified electrician to fit major appliances. Does anyone have any experience of this? Would you fit a replacement hard-wired oven yourself or would you get an electrician in? Thanks

I see the point about duty if you're importing a new gun, but what happens if I buy a gun abroad, use it a bit over there (so it's not strictly new any more) then bring it back with me? Am I not just transporting a firearm rather than importing it so no duty would be due?

I recently bought my first gun and was told the simplest guide for barrel length is your height. Saying that, the best rule of thumb has to be what feels right when you're shooting. I'm 5' 11'' and a 28" just felt right. I shoot a 1986 Beretta S686 and it feels spot on: light enough to handle; heavy enough to soak up the recoil; beautifully balanced so it's easy to aim and it swings smoothly. I'm no expert, but surely if when you shoot the thing it feels right and you're hitting targets, then the barrel length is good for you.

54 mile round trip. Takes me about an hour going there (it's early on a Sunday morning) and about 1.5 hours coming back.

Like that a lot. It'll be the first time I shoot my new gun - can't wait.

I like the optimism! Nice shooting. Wish I could score like that on a clear day...

How windy does it have to be to stop you going to shoot clays? It's my day at the club tomorrow but I'm thinking the weather might get in the way. I don't get to go that often so will be very annoyed if these storms are still about.

Speak to Freakmode, he has a nice Franchi for sale.

That answers it. Looks like I'm buying a new lock for the cupboard under the stairs. Thanks chaps.

Is there any reason why I shouldn't store cartidges in the shed? I was thinking about buying a 1000 - to make it as cheap as possible in the long run - and want to keep them in a locked box (away from my inquisitive daughter). The problem being that a lock box for a 1000 carts is pretty big, so I thought about putting the box in the shed. Anyone else do this?

The gun is your main expense. Watch it: you start out thinking you'll spend £X on a reasonable gun. Then you realise for a bit more money you could buy a [nice gun], so then you're spending £Y. Then you see a [really nice gun] for a bit more cash, so you end up spending £Z. It can quickly run away with you. As someone else said, once you've bought everything, had a few lessons (recommended) then it's just the clay fees and catridges. Be warned: it's addictive!

I did the same as I didn't fancy taking a chunk out of my skirting. FEO was happy and my cert was issued.

You have a PM

Get the tracking checked?

Nothing written in stone. I shoot an O/U but was talking to a chap at the club who loves his pump. I thought it sounded like fun. I have a couple of hundred quid to spare. I got to looking at the SF style Mossbergs and thought they looked pretty cool - childish I know...

Jesus, I never thought it would be that much. It's looking like it, yeah. I was thinking about a Mossberg but most old (i.e. cheap) ones look a bit beaten up so I looked into getting a nice new stock, forend and slightly shorter barrel. I then saw a tidy looking cheap FAC Mossberg for sale. After totalling the cost of an older model plus new parts, this came out dearer than the FAC model. However, now I'm hearing the crimping and reproofing might add the thick end of £150 to the bill, my first option is looking more realistic. I have to remember I'll only be buying this for a bit of fun. Thanks for the advice chaps. Helpful and informative as ever. Cheers.

Very annoying that none of the websites put up their charges for just turning up and shooting a round. All I can find is the prices for lessons or corporate days.

I'm looking for a cheap pump action; I pretty much know what I want. If I find something that's an FAC how would I go about getting it crimped, re-rated for a SGC and how much does all that cost? Thanks

Thanks, I figured that's the case with most kit. Anyone have an experience of doing ok with a thin rib, trying a gun with a wider rib, and then dramtically improving?

Genius - I'll take the first one. Anyone had any luck with chemical sprays?

I recently had my garden re-turfed. It's lovely, and the local squirrels think so too. They like it so much they're taken to burying their nuts in it. As I'm sure you can imagine it's quite annoying to find these tennis ball sized holes in my new lawn. Does anyone have any tips for dissuading the little blighters from digging up my garden. I live in central London so shooting them isn't an option.

It's been said that on a sporting shotgun the wider rib will help you pick up targets quicker. Anyone have an opinion on this?