B525 Sporter

D90 all the way, if you can squeeze out the extra cash, great camera. Never regretted getting it for a minute, good lense quality is essential of course, but you can't beat the d90 for that money I don't think personally. Put a sigma (bigma) 500mm on mine and it's the business if a bit heavy, but I use it for everything. Built in focus motor was a big deal for me. My dads got the d60 and it's great camera just a pain when you want to buy a cheaper lense. He just bought a nikor macro lense and it's very tricky to focus without the internal motor, especially as his hands not as steady as it used to be. Manual focus is a pain at best on fast moving subjects I find.

Sold my scanner a few years back when they all went digital. I listen to the American police and fire service now, was listening to the weather trucks out on road back in hurricane season, was quite amazing (easily excited lol) You can listen online at www.radioreference.com or if you have a fancy phone you can get an app, that you can set to give you a buzz when a certain scanner gets loads of listeners 500+ usually means something bigs going on. All comes under freedom of information in America and the 1st amendment, so nice and legal. You should hear some of the American Ham radio repeaters, I've never heard a bunch of grown men be so abusive and childish to each other, like school yard bullys, properly picking on people.

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ahh I've got all that bit, I know where the flight lines are.... pretty much... and certainly know what they're feeding on lol, was just wondering what the general feeling was on time to set up at this time of year. They seem all over the place at the moment with the weather. cheers for the advice though Thanks for the advice much appreciated that's pretty much what I thought, It seems to go dead after 10 at the moment, loads around, but not much movement, they seem very weary. I guess that they limit flight whilst food is scarce!?!? Is it worth making/buying a magnet for this time of year over rape? I'm currently getting a few in with 12-15 shell coys, but they seem really unpredictable with regards of patterns.

Hi all! Might be a stupid question but, was wondering at this time of year, when do you set up your decoys in the morning, do you set them up first light or when it's still dark?? Thanks in advance.

My bib and braces already have two holes in them after catching on very blunt bits of barbwire, stitching coming undone on the braces around the rubber/neoprene grip pads that are to stop them slipping, fabric wearing thin around the back and I use them once a week if that. Really not pleased they are definately going back. They are no better in quality in terms of fabric than any of the mid-priced stuff. Was going to buy a jacket aswell, but if this is anything to go by, not a chance. RUBBISH

Will swap for BENNELLI SUPERNOVA (3.5" chambers) plus cash or a HUSHPOWER MOSSBERG .410 pump plus cash Need to sell, make me an offer, you never know!!.....nothing rediculous though please lol

PRICE HAS BEEN REDUCED

Photos now up!! click on the red links -30" barrels -12 bore

For Sale (unfortunately) my beloved Browning 325 grade 1 o/u ejector This gun is in excellent condition a couple of small marks on the wood that have been worked out before I bought it, but they are hardly noticeable. Barrels are in excellent condition, wood has been waxed and polished. Action is tight and stable. Includes full set of chokes and some different size triggers. Will be very sad to see it go, a fine example of a very well made gun, better than the 525 in many respects including build quality so I've been told and have read. CLICK FOR PICS CLICK FOR MORE PICS Norfolk £750 ONO Face to Face preferred, but other arrangements possible such as RFD at purchasers cost (though you'd have to guide me through it as I've never done it before) EDIT: 30" barrel 12 bore Willing to swap (see my last post)

Marsh more than anything http://www.chuckhawks.com/shot_info.htm I see here it mentions Waterfowl (steel shot) * Geese - BBB, BB, 1 * Ducks (over decoys) - 2, 3, 4 * Ducks (pass shooting) - BB, 1, 2 I won't be shooting over decoys either.... well not with this box (100) if thats anything to go by?!?!

Ah I think I see what you mean!! So do you think the size 1 36gram are fine for duck then? Yep have a new steel proofed gun, won't be taking the old browning unfortunately. Cheers for the quick reply.

Hi all, I'm about to start a season of Wildfowling and I want to treat my quarry with the respect it deserve's so I thought I'd ask here and check that the carts I've bought are suitable. So in my head I had size 4/5 shot for duck (steel of course) and 3 or 2 for goose (mammoths) however... I explained this to the dealer that I was after these carts and he came back with mammoths 3 1/2" 42gram loads size 1 shot for the goose and mammoth 3" 36gram size 1 shot for ducks...... I questioned the latter and he said it was fine.... but are size 1 shot a bit over kill for ducks?? I was in a bit of a hurry plus the shop was packed and me being a newcomer to the sport and with the little knowledge I have I accepted this. Was I right to or am I going to be having duck pate rather than roast duck with these loads (sorry bad joke... I wouldn't use them if they where wrong)?? Anyway any advice would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks for the reply whitebridges, I shall pop in and see chris when I get a chance.... nobody seems to know if its 100% safe, not even browning will be "crystal clear" on it, seeing as there not lined I might just pick up a cheap semi.... I need it for wildfowling so I maybe I'll be better off with a "cheapy" escort?!?!

Recieved reply from MP and has been forwarded to politics@basc.org.uk

Hi all, I'm looking to do a season of wildfowling this year and was concerned as to whether it was safe or not to fire steel through my browning 325, I realise the barrels are not lined like the 525 and need a fair bit "o" maintenance. Anyway I found this on the Browning website http://www.browning.com/customerservice/qn...tail.asp?id=128 but not sure as a newbie where my 325 fits in. Thanks in advance for any advice help.

One other thing, will BASC be contacting all its member on this subject i.e. all its members that are not on this site? Also will BASC be suggesting this to other shooting organisations such as the CPSA, NRA that their members should also follow suit.

Done here also. :blink: We really need everyone to get on and do this, it's extremely straightforward, even if your MP supports shooting it's worth letting him/her know that he/she has the backing of their constituants.

This is Boz, a 14 month old lab.

Hello Dan, Yes mate would definately be up for that, was going to try Lakenheath at somepoint soon anyway as was recommended to me for skeet by the guy I've had a couple of lessons with, he bassically said if I can get good at that then your on to a good thing. Sholders still recovering from saturday, but really enjoyed the lesson certainly makes me more confident for the 50 birder this weekend. I'm also hunting around for a bit of pigeon/rabbit shooting, can't seem to find much except for paid days, which is fine except a bit pricey for my pocket unless you have all the kit and without getting some info from people and having a lesson or two I wouldn't know where to start apart from camo,seat,net etc...

Thanks for the warm welcome guys, much appreciated!! Have sort of promised my wife that this shooting business will provide us with a few meals, she's not keen on the idea of eating clays so hoping to learn plenty about pigeon, wild fowling and rough shooting.

Hi all, made a couple of post's elsewhere, but thought I'd introduce myself properly. I'm another Norfolk boy based near Wymondham and as a reletive newbie to (shotgun) shooting (been airgunning for years) I'm hoping to learn alot here and hope to get know some of the local shooters. I'm a very responsible married guy who's had a passion for shooting for years but I've only recently been able to (just about afford to) take it up properly. Anyway I'll stop my rambling now and again a big hello to all.

http://www.channel4.com/news/articles/uk/c...nedapos/3668132 A very interesting read Channel 4 article about gun law and interview with former Met FAO EDIT :- Apologies I couldn't get the hyperlink to work, should work now.

Only just heard about this am truely saddened to hear it and my heart more importantly than anything goes out to the familys and relatives. I've literally only just got my SGC and was looking forward to picking up my first gun at the end of this week and having a lesson to not only improve my technique but make sure that I was as safe as possible before going out shooting with others, but it all feels extremely hollow now. Not even sure I should buy the shotgun now if it's going to be taken away.

Hi Home Guard, I'm in much the same position as yourself, just got my cert picking up a shotgun at the end of the week and have airgunned for years, I'm also in the same region the other side of Norwich though. Have to maybe join up for a shoot in the future, am keen to meet as many like minded shooters locally.