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AYA now sold, Rizzini on hold.
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Shame about no Rfd - My brother just told me he would have it!!!
I'm not ruling it out entirely but 2 people had arranged to view it tonight before your PM and I don't think it's fair to then sell it before they see it, plus it's considerably less inconvenient for me if it's sold face to face.
I'll let you know what happens tonight.
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Back at you, tonights no problem :yp:
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First up E rizzini O/U MC for sale. In good clean condition, not immaculate but certainly not well used. I'd say average condition. Mint bores, comes with chokes marked 2&3 which I reckon are 1/2 and 3/4. Length of pull is about 15"
The marks on the barrel are just my finger marks which stand out like a sore thumb in the photos. The blacking is very good.
SOLD
Next up, AYA yeoman SBS non ejector. Good tidy gun, choked at 1/2 and Full. Fitted with a genuine kick eeze pad and now has an easy hit fibre optic sight fitted. This just sits in front of the original bead sight and is attached with a self adhesive tape so can be easily removed if required. LOP 15"
Accounted for a few pigeons yesterday but is really surplus to requirments. Would be great as a walk up or rough gun, or maybe just to try a sbs???
SOLD
I'm located in the teesside area and spend equal time at Ingleby barwick (TS17 0) and Stokesley (TS9 7)
I'm off work untill Tuesday so daytime viewing is not a problem if you so wish.
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Neoprene socks will never be as warm as decent pair of thick wool socks as long as your feet stay dry.
Firstly, as said above, ensure you're boots are warm before you put them on.
wear a good pair of four season knee length socks such as bridgedale, brasher or smart wool.
The difference between the expedition/4 season thickness and general hiking socks doesn't seem very noticeable when compared side by side in the shop but in practice it is very noticeable.
If you really suffer then use a pair or bridgedale liner socks as well.
It's essential that your foot wear allows an air gap around your feet which the socks fill. it also aids circulation.
If your boots are a snug fit your circulation will be impaired and there will not be adequate air to allow the socks to do their job. Nothing you buy will improve this situation other than another pair of boots.
Whatever foot wear you use spending £15-£20 on a decent pair of socks will mean that your feet will be as warm as is possible in those given boots. If it's still not enough then you need to consider a thermal boot such as a muck boot, grubbs stalker or a sythentic fleece lined boot such as le chameu vatna or laksen dunbar.
neoprene socks and porelle/sealskinz socks are designed to be used in a situation where the foot is likely to become wet due to the footwear not being waterproof. For example in a motorcross boot which is not water proof but is often used in water for crossing streams etc. They then work much better than a conventional sock which would be sopping wet and have much reduced thermal efficiency.
The neprene socks then work like a wetsuit by trapping a layer of water next to the skin and keeping it warm.
If you're feet are getting wet in a hunting situation you are using the wrong foot wear for the job.
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hi mate just wondering were you got that recoil pad from and was it specific for the aya
cheers
I got it from avalon guns and no like most aftermarket pads they have to be shaped to fit.
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Tidy gun good luck with the sale.
Thanks for that Shippy
I've just checked the choking.
1st barrel (R/H) is half (3 stars)
2nd barrel (L/H) is full (1 star)
I shot 22 on skeet with it at my first attempt :wacko: Who says you need skeet and skeet?
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AYA yeoman, SBS, BLNE DT, 28" oil finished stock, genuine Kickeez recoil pad, now has a easy hit fibre optic sight fitted too which I found helped witht the sight picture whilst learning to shoot a sbs.
15" LOP from first trigger blade.
£140 Face to face
Forgot to add, I'm at either Ingleby Barwick TS17 0 or Stokesley TS9 7 For viewing/collection.
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The AA range work well in HW guns. Give them a go.
I've got a HW77K and it groups like a shotgun with both types of AirArms pellets I've tried. It likes H&N FTT's though. Pellet on pellet at 30yds
rws superdomes seem to be next favoutite.Aren't the Air Arms pellets slightly smaller in diameter than the H&N and RWS offerings?
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I've just gone through the same problem.
I looked at the Forster 8 piece set on midwayuk's site then decided on a multi-bit set as a first purchase as it covers more fastners so was more likeley to have the exact bit I needed.
http://www.midwayuk.com/apps/ebrowse.exe/b...91+***+8832+***
I went for the wheeler 72 bit set (most of the bits are flat, ideal for shotguns). I'm really pleased with it and can't see me needing much else for rifle and shotgun work. I did try non gunsmith specific screwdriver sets but they just don't have the right size or shaped bits.
I actually ordered mine from Norman Clarks on a tip off from another site. They stock a decent array of tools and are cheaper than midway. I ordered mine at lunchtime and they turned up at 10am the next morning
Midway also charge a fair bit for shippping and their lead time is usually a week or so.
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I'll take "the better shot".
Pm me with payment details
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I have ahad a apair of Tays for a few years now. They are a great boot but the sole is not as good on steep terrain as you might expect, in fact it's fairly rubbish.
I thing it must be too open, despite looking aggressive.
I got my mum a a pair of grubb stalkers a year ago and they have a much better sole. She stays on her feen going down banks near us where I'm on my ar$e
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Get some lessons using different guns, preferably of the type you are interested in. If you are set on your budget then as previousley said, a good browning or berretta, which ever fits best (they are quite different so it's highly likely that one will fit and one won't). Browning or berettas hold their money well so as long as you buy well, should you decide to sell it you shouldn't really lose anything.
What about considering a baikal?
For my money they are better than most "budget" guns and a good second hand one could be had for £200ish.
The quality of the metalurgy applied in Baikal production is arguably better than berrettas which have corrosion issues where the rib an barrels meet.
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After buying a baikal .410 and a 12g O/U I'm of the opinion that whilst they are not as aesthetically appealing as a lot of other entry level shotguns, they are a damned sight tougher and actually in terms of fit, probably a lot better designed and thought out.
My £400 O/U is in my opinion a better gun than a couple of £750 guns I own. The quality of the steel used in Baikal's is supposed to be excellent too.
I'm now a baikal fan
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Doh, beaten to it
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Get form from local police force internet site, fill in form with necessary counter signatures, obtain 4 passport photo's and sign as required, send in, buy and install police approved cabinet via an approved method, recieve a visit from local firearms inspection/enquiries officer to check you've installed said cabinet via said method and that you're not a raving loony, hey presto you should recieve you cert in 2 weeks to 6 months depending on force
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Here's a link for the zamberlan stuff if you want to give it a try:
http://www.osmotherleywalkingshop.co.uk/accessories.html
The reason I rate the zamberlan stuff above the others is that it is relatively thin so absorbs easily and stays supple without drying hard like the leather gris or nikwax products. It lasts well too.
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25" barrels for a start. I believe they are a copy of the churchill 25" guns?
I'm not sure whether the action is the same as a No2 though.
There is also an XXV which is the boxlock version.
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I differ from your opinion there pigglet, allthough i have not got labratory evidence, i find it hard to believe that a product like "Dubbin" that has been used for over 50 years
(that i know of) has not been taken off the shelves or gone bust due to lack of sales. I have personaly used Dubbin on my boots also another product "G-Wax" from grangers, they have both been used on boots that have lasted over 10years a pair the best pair i have had for 12.5 years and its the soles that go not the upper leather,(i could get them re-soled but they wont be as waterproof.
So i am going to say either G-Wax or Dubbin
The problem with dubbin is that it removes the leathers natural oils.
If re-applied regularly to plain leather boots it's not too much of an issue but if you were to use dubbin sporadically and let the leather dry out it is much more likely to crack.
If a boot has a goretex/sympatex or other waterproof membrane then i can pretty much guarantee the manufacturer will not honour any waranty if dubbin has been used.
Most natural products are ok but if in doubt make sure they are goretex approved.
Ask any good footwear manufacturer or specialist retailer (not some numpty who works in a chain shop) and they will tell you the same.
I'm not trying to p!££ on anyones chips, rather trying to prolong the life of your expensive footwear B)
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Do NOT use dubbing or any petroleum based product.
It will eventually knacker the leather and if it has a goretex/waterproof membrane then it will ****** that in short order too.
I've used the following and rated them in order of preference
1 Zamberlan Hydrobloc. Superb stuff, easy to apply and lasts ages
2 Ledder gris (basicalt the same as bear grease)
3 Nikwax
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They are really usefull looking guns
Ian, is that a greener?
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A finnfire or Quad will probably hold their value better than any of the others.
What about anschutz? They are a superbly accurate carbine with a great trigger.
Are you looking for new or second hand?
Is it your first foray into powder burners?
You can shorten a 22lr barrel to 13" inches with no loss of performance or accuracy. It will make it more useable if shooting from a vehicle
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I've not used him but a gun maker in Sedgfield called John Foster (01740) 631110 was recomended to me recently.
Interestingly I was told he has the only apprentice gunmaker currently in the UK? Quite sad if it's true.
I'm going to ring him shortly to see about getting thebarrels on my hammer gun re-finnished.
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If a gun kicks like mule then it's not mounted properly and just may not fit you.
I'm 10.5 st and over that last couple of days have been shooting a 28" 3kg hammer gun with 30gloads on game and have done 75 clays using 24g loads. The recoil is not anymore noticeable than through my 30" 425 sporter.
If you just go out and buy a gun without it being propery checked for fit then you may well end up with a gun you can't shoot well with no matter how hard you try.
By all means shortlist a few guns you'd like but make sure they fit correctly before you buy. You may well need to incorporate trying a prospective gun or guns with a lesson in order to achieve this
This may seem like an expensive way to do it but trust me, it will pay for itself over and over in the long run.
Edit. just weighed my hammer gun and it's 2.6kg (5lb13)!
Rizzini o/u m/c and aya SBS for sale
in Guns for Sale (Private Sales)
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Hi Baysie, I've sent you a PM