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You shouldn't swap the wires to the controller, it could (or did) damage it, but if you swap the wires from the controller to the rotary, I would expect it to work. Hope this helps Cheers Malcolm

,be positive there is a burn steam water close by and put the dog in it every few hours I should give my dog a sauna (every few hours)?

Land Rover Series III SWB for sale (1983 2.25 petrol). Excellent condition, never let me down. 9 months tax Mot 'til August 1750 GBP O.N.O Malcolm (Milton Keynes)

I have some army camo netting for sale. One piece is about 10 x 5, the other is 10 x 9 but I fold it over so that it is more dense. 10 quid for both or 15 quid with duffle bag. Too bulky to post. PM me and I will email picture. I am in Milton Keynes and work in Northampton. Cheers Malcolm

Thanks, I'll try that. Cheers Malcolm

Still stuck, I need some patience I suppose for the oil to soak in. Choke key tommy bar bent and plastic bits melted . I am starting to round the castellations Gun smith talked of oxy-acetelene. I think he had better do that. I will sent the final outcome Cheers Malcolm

Many thanks everyone, I'll have a go and tell you how I get on. I was worried about using too much force or over heating it. Cheers Malcolm

Please help Anyone, A rather helpful friend overtigtentened the choke in my semi. Co-incidently Browning "stored" it for 3 months while they did a warrenty repair. And guess what....... I can't get the choke out now. I've tried keys with spanners for leaverage, gentle heat (just hand hot) but no joy. What do you suggest or what would a gunsmith do? Cheers Malcolm PS On the bright side its a 1/4 that stuck in So why would I want to change it eh?

John, If I want to carry anything heavy I always use a rucksack, because as you say, you don't notice it. So why didn't I think of it for batteries?

Thanks John, The backpack is a great idea, I had it on a belt bag and it was very lob sided Malcolm Pick up a quiet backpack and stick the battery in it if it's proving akward, I've a 14ah one and it's like it's not even there (the over the shoulder carry case annoyed the you know what out of me), I do all my lamping on foot, usually alone. I'm thinking of getting a bigger battery for my rifle to use with a 170 lightforce. You'll get great exercise too!

Rain stopped, went out at 7pm Rain started again, got soaked, but got 2 rabbits in a hour or so by walking around. I could see that waiting in the vehicle would have been fruitless on this ocassion. I am glad I have "had a go" and was quite pleased with my first attempt. Thanks Malcolm

I've only got an air rifle, but favour a lazy approach tonigh as its P** .... (raining) Thanks for your replies What you shooting with Malcolm? I shoot a cz 22lr from the comfort of my Vitara. Getting a bit lazy i suppose Even on really still nights with the engine running i can often get to within 30 yards of the grass gobblers and drop a few. I usually get within shooting distance of known bunny hot spots, flick the lamp on (deben mini pro) quickly and accuratley take my shot as soon as ive identified the glowing eyes as belonging to 'bugs'. I keep the time i have the lamp on to a minimum to reduce 'bugs' wising up.. I still do some walking around my shoot as there is a lot of 'set aside' and i follow a similar method to shooting from the jeep in that i keep the use of the lamp to a minimum. I also watch the amount of noise im making and wear dark clothing even if its 'pitch dark'.. if im walking any 'bugs' i shoot i hock and leave on a fence so they are easy to recover and you dont get arm ache carrying them!

OK I've got my lamp, a lightforce 140 mm scope mounted and a 7AH battery. If I want to use it on my own is it better to : i) Walk about carrying lamp and battery (a bit awkard)? ii) Sit in a vehicle hopeing for rabbits? I know where the burrows are. iii) Find myself a suitable part of the field and sit there? I like option ii) if its any good, but I obviously can't move positions. How do you guys and girls do it ? Cheers Malcolm

Hi John, Great meeting you. Yes, I could have carried on shooting clays all day. The Gun, I luv the thing! It didn't mean to bite my finger. It is in such lovely condition, that I was trying to think of a way of making it look really tatty (temporarily) just to wind my wife up. "You bought that ...... and how...." She'll probably want it now. (She has with all the rest). Thanks again Malcolm

I've just heard it http://www.bbc.co.uk/radio4/news/farmingtoday/?focuswin (click "listen again" Wednesday) I think it's good that these people DO get airtime; they can discredit themselves much better than we can! Malcolm PS It's about 9.29 in to save you all time

I've tried it once or twice, using one gun at a time. It was good fun, but my wife gets bored when there's no pigeons to kill, so in general (unless I can guarantee pigeons to kill, and who can) I go alone. I quite enjoyed "spotting" something you tend not to do so deliberately on your own. She was quite useful for setting up, the boring bits like carrying, getting bits I'd forgotten, finding things I'd lost and erec... putting the hide up. I would certainly do it again. Might try two hide next time. Malcolm

Not a very nice comment to make, Essex man its a joke. Of course, it was so funny I missed it Sorry

Not a very nice comment to make, Essex man

I have a small crack in my semi auto, which hasn't spread yet. The local gunsmith (whose carpentry work is impecable) suggested "Superglue" (carefully wiping off any access), if it had gone any further. I would have thought that "Superglue" would have been too brittle and PVA would have been better, but I think that this guy is good and I suppose its worth a go if you can close the crack completely. I suppose superglue is not very viscous and will flow easily into the crack. Where do you live? You may want to talk to him. Edit: Sorry Stuartp, I've just noticed that you've already suggested that! I suppose a reconfirmation will do no harm.

I never just hang up. Since I've wasted my time answering the 'phone, I try to string them along a bit. It only takes a bit more time and you get the satisfaction of their frustration. It can be good sport. Maybe I'm just sad ?

I too like the semi for pigeons, but worry about lost cartridges. I try and compensate by picking up other peoples carts. And it would be worth asking the farmer (unless its a "damn silly question" LOZ) Thanks for your reassurances, especially Loz who reassures me that am I just stupid, rather than a inexperienced person looking for helpful advice from a friendly forum. Cheers

Hi everyone, I've always forced myself to use felt/fibre wad cart's on any land where I have permission; on the basis that I should leave the place I I found it, tidy up empty catridges etc.. I was surprised to find plastic wads on the same permission, so others don't do the same. What are your thoughts? Cheers Malcolm

I used to be fine until I tried a pheasant shoot. After missing a few, it has scrambled my brain for "driven". I have a complete lock up on them now. I have been so convinced that I am not in front that I am now pulling through too much. "Look at it, pull through, when it's covered up pull the trigger", really works, if I can just get myself to do it. I think, like other people have said, that it is now mental attitude and I have lost the stand before I have started. This probably doen't help, but your not alone, we need that PMA Cheers Malcolm

I can take your point about the semi, they do take a bit of "getting used to". Have you tried 24 g cartridges, they are a lot lighter than 28 g and fine for learning?

My wife had the same problem, she looked at 20's, but someone suggested a 12G semi-auto. This has worked out really well, there is no noticable recoil as most of the energy is used up recycling the cartridges. It is also very light and they are less expensive that o/u'.s We don't have to buy bulk quantities of different cartridges and can both stick to the cheaper 12G. I now take it pigeon shooting as well, because it is much lighter and handier that my o/u. Well worth considering and giving it a try. The main drawbacks are that some clay grounds don't like semi's (it is not as easy to see when they are loaded) and they are a no no for game. Also, a semi auto doesn't sound like a "nice ladies gun". Got mine (sorry Tina's) from a gunshop near you (probably) in Rugby. Cheers Malcolm