[Yesterday Clay Shooters]

Great picture but it was probably live pigeon shooting in those days.

[16 bore 2.5 lead and bismuth loads wanted]

I’ll pm you with data this evening. 👍

[16 bore 2.5 lead and bismuth loads wanted]

I’ve got a couple of loads for long shot & blue dot but they use plastic wads. These 2 powders are usually for 1oz + loads. Bismuth loads I have are 70mm with plas wads. I take it you’ve acquired an English 16 bore.

[Birding Year List]

Saw 3 swifts this morning, usually hear them early May. Quite a few swallows too.

[Steel shot fibre loads and barrel wear]

Good post! This should get interesting.

[BASC update on voluntary transition away from lead shot and and single-use plastics for live quarry]

I can only find 1 offering for 16 bore with degradable wads, made by Hull and expensive, so lots of choice, not! Still got plenty of lead loads so will carry on.

[Sako Quad, complete setup for sale.]

Still available.

[17hmr ammo advise]

Canada goose is a big beast for 17 hmr. I’ve had the same experience with the shot placement you describe, shot bankside but they manage to get on the water and you have to get afloat to gather them up. I take my time now and head shoot them. They don’t like that and you will see explosive damage to the skull. Try and keep the distance down too. I don’t like shooting them with rim fire but sometimes it’s the only option. Good luck with your new rifle.

[Rewilding]

There is rebellion brewing in the EU. The Grauniad has reported that the EU nature restoration laws face collapse following withdrawal of support from member states. It seems farmers have a voice over there.

[Rewilding]

7 minutes ago, islandgun said:

enable the rich to watch the latest carnivore introduction being fed with cheap Australian lamb.

😂🤣

[Rewilding]

6 minutes ago, oowee said:

It's a win win. Cheaper food, more emphasis on environmental protection

This is a short term strategy. It’s the same as letting the supermarkets and internet suppliers dominate our shopping habits. Cheap at first, kill the competition then it’s pay back. Our farmland will no longer be for producing food but will be very profitable for those involved in carbon offset etc, it’s a modern land grab. Why not fast forward and let the likes of Bill Gates and his friends produce our sustenance in their labs! We know it makes sense for the planet. 😏

[Rewilding]

3 minutes ago, islandgun said:

Err why are the sheep gone

They have all been euthanised in preparation for replacement by bipedal sheep! 😙

[Shotgun cert, not enough space for a new gun.]

Thanks for all you’re input. I’ve decided to pass on the gun, short barrelled AYAs aren’t that rare.. As my certificate is in for renewal I don’t want to derail the process, 16 weeks isn’t that long to wait! 

[Shotgun cert, not enough space for a new gun.]

I’ve used the online forms before and kept the notifications in a file. I might pass on this.

[Shotgun cert, not enough space for a new gun.]

That’s already been done and below that are printed notes.

[Shotgun cert, not enough space for a new gun.]

I’m sure there’s a simple solution but don’t want to get the wrong side of the law especially as I’ve just put my renewal in. I’ve been offered a sxs that I like but have no more space for new entries on my ticket. Must happen a lot but not sure what to do. Thanks in advance. 👍

[FAC/SHOTGUN renewal]

2 weeks and £40.

[AyA (Predates) #2 - Seeking help with missing Lock Plate and what to do now...]

What a loss! Have you tried contacting a metal detecting club and retrace your steps?. Sounds like it would be well worth it.

[Canada Geese under general licence]

34 minutes ago, Dave-G said:

Are 17 HMR non toxic

Only if you don’t get caught using it. 🤪

[Canada Geese under general licence]

Non toxic shot if you’re going to shoot them!

[Renewing a FAC / Shotgun certifcate. (Pro Forma)]

4 hours ago, Zoli 12 guage said:

simple answer,things can change in 5 years

A lot can change in 5 years. If the system is working correctly surely changes to your medical record affecting gun ownership are flagged to the police as soon as your records are updated. If at your next renewal nothing has been flagged then why would you need to bother your GP again?

[Renewing a FAC / Shotgun certifcate. (Pro Forma)]

I’m going through the same process, my last renewal asked my doctor to put a flag on my medical records highlighting I’m a gun owner. I don’t know if he provided a medical report for the police.
Got my completed form back from my GP last week, 2 week turn around. The questions on it relate to mental health/depression etc issues and is a simple yes no tick box. If any question is answered yes then further information is asked for. This is the first time a mandatory medical report has been asked for so I assume a full “drains up”, review of our medical records is required. I’ve never seen my registered GP so he doesn’t now my medical history. Let’s hope the whole process proceeds smoothly.

[Cotomonious Renewal]

Just starting the process of coterminous renewal. Got my medical form to the doctors 2 weeks ago and have heard today that I can collect it tomorrow, £40 charge. Hants police web site says 12 week turn around but email from firearms dept says I can apply up to 16 weeks in advance so my renewal will go in mid March for early July renewal date. Fingers crossed.

When I renewed last time I took some flack on here for paying £40 to my doctor for placing a marker on my records, how times have changed!

[Gun slip]

QGS, very pleased with their products.

[Range Rover]

“Kings new clothes”, it will sell and there will be a waiting list!