P03

I've got a Tikka T3 and a Sako 85; the Tikka is a good everyday rifle more than accurate enough for normal ranges and very reasonably priced, the Sako is just less than twice the price and for my money is worth every penny and then some. Even fitted with a Wildcat Predator 8 Mod it feels really stable on sticks or bipod and its accuracy is unquestionable.

I've been using the Jahti Jakt airtex prosuit for two years in all weathers and I've yet to be cold or wet, can't recommend it highly enough. As for boots I can only say stay well away from anything issued to our armed forces.

I was most disappointed to discover that no squirrels were harmed in the making of these crisps. How can they know what squirrel tastes like if they don't harm a few squirrels occasionally. P03

One of my many alter-egos is a scout leader and I have been tasked with setting up an air rifle range for our group. My question is directed at anyone who has first hand experience with the SMK Biathlon trainer......is it any good?? Ta in advance P03

It's lighter and better balanced than the 410, and it is easier to cock. I'm not convinced I like the side lever more than a bolt but I definately like the shrouded barrel. Accuracy wise, as you would expect from Air Arms, pellet on pellet at 30 yds. I'll try and put some pictures up.

I was just browsing, picked it up, spent £665 (that was supposed to be for a .308).............and it was the best £665 I have ever spent. I love it.

I'm there with 'She Who Must Be Obeyed (All Hail)' and 'Those who Must Be Beaten' on Sunday.

pity you can't shoot it you may well have been doing it a kindness,the lump appears to be possibly an absess caused by tooth wear more than likely but am no expert I agree that it's probably an abcess. He's definately under weight, if you look carefully you can see his ribcage a cull buck if ever I saw one.

I'm not sure "providing services" is the same as retailing goods....Still not sure it's theft though, sounds more like fraud to me. PS al4x please change your avatar it takes me twenty minutes to read one of your posts.......on second thoughts I've got plenty of time.

No ******* Hobgoblin (it's a BEER) this year....I will strive to procure enough Venison to sate Pin's bloodlust as long as he brings some of his excellant pigeon marinade.....Oh and Pin....please bring your Rubiks tent...laugh, I almost sobered up.

That's south-west ENGLAND.........we don't count you forn types

I am guessing that all contestants will have a special licence and will only be allowed to carry the pistol in the venue where it is taken place with security around. then the rest of the time will be locked up in the police station. Yes...and then the permits will be revoked when the Games are finished.

Done with pleasure

I was meaning that the police might of rushed a bit and could of negociated with the armed person before shooting. Anyway I have looked at there local newspaper website and it said that the police phoned people in the area before the shooting took place and new there man, so it looks like my comment is now invalid. http://www.kentnews.co.uk/kent-news/Police...inkent8301.aspx dustyfox I don't wish to sound facetious, but the last sentence in the above report seems to say that the police had been looking, for at least twenty years, for a woman to shoot at! Now that I could believe Christ, I know women are scarce in Kent but surely it wouldn't take anyone 20years to find one to shoot Took 'em 20 years to work out what women look like I expect

For all those who missed it last time, Lidl are once again doing a handheld NVG monocular for the rediculous price of £109.99 available in selected stores from 17th Dec, I've got one and can thoroughly recommend them. Be quick you won't get one at this price anywhere else.

Saves time but it roasts so much better in the skin.

Must be less than 2KG. Please bear in mind that most unsolicited parcels are likely to be destroyed, with a small amount of C4 or a Pigstick, long before they reach anyone stupid enough to open one.

And get quietly irradiated?? I think I'll take my chances with the Chestnut tree that's obviously going to fall as I'm under it collecting the "Manna from Heaven" nuts.

What makes you think you'd wake up!!

If I enjoyed the meal and the service was good 20% if the sevice was not so good 10%. If the food was **** but the service good 20% (can't blame the boys & girls out front for ineptitude in the kitchen)but if the food and service are poor..nowt.......some people say I'm fickle y'know.

Well said Martin! I vote for Dunganick...Looking forward to Bisley next year already....especially if Pin brings that tent again, laugh...I nearly died.

Surely the way the current political stance in Britain effects us, as country sportsmen, we should be able to discuss those effects in the General Banter section. I agree that racist threads should be stamped on, but could you imagine joining a forum specifically for political debate

I think national service would turn the boys into men rather than sort them. Back on thread...I have to agree with Mungler, over the past 9 years our not-so-illustrious leaders have passed forced through laws too numerous to count, gradually eroding our civil liberties. I think I am right in saying (or Mungler will put me right) that in British law unless something is specifically prohibited it is lawful (or words to that effect) and I am also sure that those that seek to control us don't like that one little bit. So why should we give their political puppets more power to infringe our right to freedom. I do think that the national ID card could be a useful tool in eradicating illegal immigrants though, but to be effective it would have to be done right and the bunch of incompetents we have running the civil services now could never cope with it.

Judging by the amount of recoil he's getting I would say he's probably running well over 30lbs ft.... but 200 yds??..........it ain't dog and it ain't goat.....must be bull.

I know where you're coming from Ive, not my cup of tea personally but maybe that's because I'm a sneaky b###### and just like the idea of lurking in the undergrowth.