Malc

Fantastic!

Got one. Great bit of kit.

That makes our Club fantastic value at at £65 including BASC membership, but then we're non profit making.

I know someone who is just going through the process of upgrading to Section 1 and Section 2 RFD. They have had to install physical security measures, including bars on windows (even 1st floor windows) and a monitored alarm system (Redcare). The alarm system will cost in the region of £1000 to install plus £40 per month monitoring/maintainance. link to alarms http://www.its-home-security.co.uk/redcare_system.htm

This sounds like excellent value on the face of it, but, to what standard will the dog be trained when the 3 months are over. The dog will still be under 18 months old when he/she comes back to you and his/her training will definately need to continue beyond that point. You will need to find the time then. It will be absolutely essential that you keep on top of a young dog at that stage of training, especially a cocker, LOL.

PW members may be interested in supporting this: Over £18 million (at the 2006 bid price) will be spent on building the 2012 Olympic shooting sports venue at Woolwich Barracks and then after the Olympics it will be pulled down again. This is not only a total waste of money and an immoral use of resources but more importantly it does not leave any lasting legacy for shooting sports in this country. Every year the Great Britain shooting teams bring home medals from competing in ISSF and FITASC disciplines world wide. Surely it deserves a lasting legacy? Please click on the link below to go to the petition. http://petitions.pm.gov.uk/OlympicShooting/

I was really pleased to find this thread as I've been thinking of buying an 810 for pigeon shooting but I wasn't sure. I looked at one at Brandesburton clay ground on Tuesday and it seemed too good to be true. They told me that they have sold 14 and no faults or returns yet. Then he told me it has a lifetime warranty. I might buy one next week. Thanks Shaggy, very helpful.

There a lot of woodpigeons hitting the rape around here. Two farmers called me this morning both reporting "thousands" on rape fields.

its a 95 model and upto this never ever had a prob with it. Probably dragged all the **** up from the bottom of the tank and blocked the fuel filter Keep cranking it until it primes with fuel or tow start it. Make sure you don't kill the battery with the cranking or lights.

Very interesting. How much explosive is there in a case of 250 12 bore cartridges? I notice a warning label on my cases with 1.4 marked on it. Is that 1.4 kg of explosive?

Ask Dangermouse, he's your man for mice!

I bought 10,000 a couple of months back for £108 per thousand delivered. I just bought 7,500 more at £120 per thousand collected and I need some more, but already the price is up to £130 collected! Another supplier quoted me £146 this week and warned of £175 next week!

Here's the page on the BASC website that tells you clearly that you are in the wrong. http://www.basc.org.uk/content/lendingashotgun

I paid £100 and it is in nice condition. I don't know what model it is and the only markings are:- VERNEY-CARRON & SAINT-ETIENNE on the action, plus ACIER DIAMANT EXTRA FIN on the top barrel.

Very helpful, thanks GM.

I've just bought a cheap OU for pigeon shooting, it's a Verney-Carron 12b OU, with double triggers and an unusual side safety catch. It is really lightweight. I wonder if anyone has any experience of these shotguns and also, can anyone shed any light on the proof marks, which are as follows:- A Crown on top of the letters PT on top of two crossed lightening strikes. I've looked on the manufacturers website which was very little help and there is only one for sale on Guntrader. Malc.

My wifes Daihatsu Sportrak ELXi Limited Edition, is up for grabs. Price £850 ono. 1996P 72k miles, reliable but a bit tatty on the outside. Tax December and MOT November. Electric pack, removeable roof sections. Got to be a bargain! NOW SOLD!

Yes, your right. It's quite difficult to know exactly which image will convert best. I think the embroidery company we are probably going to use, can embroider in 7 different colours at once. This is not many colours compared to the heaps of colours in these jpegs. If I can find just the right image, I think it should work out. I think everyone has seen the popular shooting jumpers embroidered with pheasants, ducks, labradors, etc and they look okay to me.

Yes, I like these!

I should have mentioned in my first post, I have searched the web for several hours this morning and found lots of images on Google, etc. What I need is a really good image of a flying woodpigeon that will lend itself to conversion to an embroidered image. It doesn't necessarily need to be a photograph. Thanks for that anyway.

I'm just in the process of pricing some personalised sweatshirts, T shirts, etc for our Club and I need to find a good image of a flying woodpigeon, that can be converted to an embroidered image on clothing. Any ideas???

Hi Maxime, sorry but I cannot help you. Maybe one of the other forum members can help. Malc.

You have my every sympathy on this one. Just think what it's like for me administrating a Club with over 50 pigeon shooters, 20 odd different farmers and gamekeepers who collectively own or manage 25 to 30 different farms! Plus every other pigeon shooter in a 50 mile radius knocking on doors asking to shoot! You've got to have eyes in the back of your head.

Yep, great idea Ronny!

I've tried out some Sillosocks for the first time today and I totally agree with all Highlander has said. I don't rate the head up "sentry" type, but the head down type and the Sillosock jackets placed over shell decoys are very good. They are visible over far greater distances than flocked shells and even dead birds. The metal support rods are a bit too basic though. The Sillosocks just slide down the rods and rest on the ground. Glue would help this problem but then you would lose the advantage of them being compact enough to carry in your pocket. Also, I think the rods would easily get bent when packed away. All in all, they are a good product. Malc.