Maidment78

Fibre glass is very old tech, personally I would not go near one as can well imagine the damage they could do. I am even more worried about them not being tested. Thanks but no.

Confused but this is not hard, do you have a FAC cert at the moment? if not then you have to apply for one for the FAC shotgun as it does not go on the SGC as it is a section 1, I would also keep your SGC as it is not a lot of money to renew and to be honest there are very few places that allow FAC shotguns (game shoots, clay grounds etc) and you will probably have to have land clearance and set a specific area to shoot it, you will also be limited to what you can shoot with it as not all animals are covered in some areas. I got one about 2 years ago and to be frank it is good as I have an open ticket, but I tend not to use it much these days and am thinking of just getting rid as the time spent reloading 8 shots over three and then the chances of firing more than 3 shots on a normal semi at pigeon are rare indeed. I would say do not bother, just get a 3 shot semi. However if you asked me this two years ago I would have said get one as it seemed worth it at the time.

Sounds like a great chance to get your FAC and calling in foxes close for the shotgun. I would say any calibre rimfire or centre would take a fox if in the right hands but if you apply for FAC specifically for fox then it depends where you live they may have a minimum calibre for fox so would be worth doing a bit of digging before hand. I have .17 hmr, .223 and .243 and find that they all work as well but the .243 is set mainly for deer and with 100 grain heads they are not great as overpenetrate but this is just what I have found out. I have to say the .17 is probably my favorite at the moment for vermin as out to 100 yrds it is so flat it is almost cheating really, only downside is it is a little loud but I do not seem to find this upsets the animals as much as I thought it would.

I have one and love it, it does what it is meant too, goes bang and pigeons fall from sky. Never going to win a prize for beauty but then at the price you pay who really cares???

Quick Update, decided the best way to go is make some so I have bought a lathe and a load of brass and will start working on this over Christmas. Gun is nicely balanced and I am hoping to have it ready for the final day of the season in January. If anyone is interested I will diary what i do and post this (if I do not blow myself up) in the new year.

Good morning all, I have just managed to get hold of a very old pinfire shotgun. Question is that now I have this new toy is there a best practice on making the ammo? I have a cople of muzzleloaders so powder and wads, cards and caps are fine, the thing I am not sure on is the cases, pins (daft but what are they made of and can you reuse?) If anyone has any advice or good books it would very much appreciated.

I love horses, they are great, they allow me to spend loads of money on guns and toys, allow me to go out when I like and mean I never get moaned at for being in the shed tinkering. Every wife should have one! Long live horses.

Great offer well done bigadam

I love my muzzle loader, did a pheasant day this year and superb bag. Great fun to use, really makes you chose your shots too as the reload time is a bit longer than these modern things so you are less inclined to take silly shots. Smoke and smell is the best thing too.

I would be worried if you do not speak french, the dog will never understand you,,,,,,,,

As we have had a poor year regarding farming, crops down on last year and the cover crop round here is pants, do you think there will be more hungry birds about and if so any thoughts as to the return of flocks like yester year? Birds here on Acorns and anything they can get to be honest.

Easy, open choke until you start to hit then if you want to get better tighten it up until you consistantly hit with full. If you use a number 8 on open choke you will (or should) hit nearly everything but where is the challenge in that? For me I use an old SxS so it is fixed at 1/4 and 1/2 but I mainly shoot live quarry so I like to stick with what I use in the field.

Looks like he did a good job not to kill them, shotgun at what must have been less than 10 yards, indoors, (I am guessing here but why shoot if they are outside) I have a horrid feeling that this will go against the shooting world though as it is honey for the antis which is sad.

£200 was the figure I quoted, House insurance claim is already in. Seriously gutted though, will laugh about it one day, 2067 I am guessing,,,,

Wife 'Can I borrow those new binos you got as I am off to watch the sailing' Me 'no as you will lose them.' Wife 'No I won't Off shooting this morning and the binos are not on the shelf where I left them so ask the wife,,,, 'Ah well I took them to the sailing and think I left them on the train but I am sure someone will hand them in,,,,' So if you find a brand new set of Leica 10x42 that I never got to use then well done!

Daystate air wolf, pick her up tomorrow!

I agree with them, whay do we shoot fluffy foxes and cuddly rats. Shame on you all! Off to go and cuddle a badger now,,,,, ;-)

I saw this, the report stated no one was hurt due him using the machete and at the end of the report they made it very clear that when a man restle the chap to the ground and saved the day the reort said 'a black man restled etc,,,' I was suprised that they had to mention his race? or is this just me? Very odd chap but like all stories they are said from one sides point of view so salt, pinch, and all that.

Great photos, just what I needed to get the wife to agree to let me get a new pup,,

I think that camp sites may have had a slight issue with the biblical weather,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,

So all the money that would be spent in the Capitol is now going to be spent in the smaller towns. I can not see the issue, hotels were ripping people off and have now been caught out, anyone with half a brain either went away on holiday if they live in London or stay out the way for the games. I think the UK is doing a first rate job as host and I am proud of it.

I have a feeling this may be a case of shutting door when the horse (or deer) has bolted, once they are in and established then I can not see them being stopped easily. I have to say that I quite like these little fellas though, good sport and great taste!

Evening, I have £500 to spend on a new set of binoculars for deer stalking. I am looking for an aprons set that are not too big but good in low light. Any ideas?

What defines a snob? To own expensive guns because they cost a lot or to own expensive guns as they are works of art? I love my guns. Some cost a lot some not,

Just a quick one, had to post this as been doing me in for the last week. Had a fox in the garden about a week ago testing my chicken pen. Been out every night since ready but the fox was either shy or not in a safe shot, was getting more and more frustrated so tried baiting it with pigeons for the last three days and tonight was the night. Fox passes the pen then took the scent of the pigeon and moved out into the paddock, issue was it was tucked under the fence so no go, then took the bird and ran off passed a really clean and safe shot so I shouted and it stopped for a perfect side shot and down he went. Used a 95 grain ballistic so photo a bit too graphic as near on destroyed it. Hit shoulder blade and roped it near in two. One happy game keeper and safe chickens so a good night.