powderhorn

Sorry but the gun is now sold.

Hi, Sorry for the slow reply. I have roughly measured the rib with a ruler and it looks to be about 12mm. Is the rib width important to you? I find that I don't notice the rib when shooting because I am looking at the target not the rib.

Hi Gordon, Yes, you are right when you say the woodwork looks nice. This because the gun is an American Browning and a dealer tells me that their grading system is different to the European system. Apparently, the american system is graded 1,2,3 where the european grades are 1,3,5 so my grade 2 is equivalent to european grade 3 but I can't describe the gun as grade 3 when it is marked as grade 2. Hence the american grade 3 would be grade 5 in europe and would have a more superior woodwork and pretty gold inlays. Hope this makes sense but I am only repeating what I have been told but it rings true because I have never seen a european gun marked as grade 2. European grade 1 has varnished woodwork but higher grades have oil finish and by gun has oil finish. Just ask if you require any more info. Regards Derek PS. Is Bolton really sunny? Last time I went there it was very moist.

Many thanks to everyone who replied to my query. As suggested, I will contact Folkstone Engineering and Clay&Game and ask their advice. Thanks

Hi Guys, Could any of you 410 reloading enthusiasts please give me a bit of advice. I currently reload 410's using various powders but all with Cheddite CX50 primers. I am running low on these primers and it has been suggested to me that CCI 209 primers could be a suitable alternative. The Cheddite CX50 is a "cool" primer so any info regarding the suitability (or not) of the CCI 209 would be greatly appreciated as I know that 410 reloading recipes can be very specific. Thanking you for your help in this query.

You have PM

You have PM. I see that you also have this gun for sale on another Forum.

You have a PM.

Hi, Firstly read the reply from Floating Chamber. I assume that you have a Shotgun Certificate and this will allow you to buy black powder cartridges perfectly legally. However the legal situation is that if you wish to purchase black powder loose in powder form then you must hold an Explosives Licence that states the types of black powder that you wish to obtain. The Explosive Licence comes in two types, one will allow you to "Acquire and Keep" and the other to "Acquire only". This might seem strange but Acquire Only allows you to use black powder for, say, re-enactment displays but does NOT allow you to take it home and store it. "Acquire and Keep" allows use and storage at home but the storage facility must be in a certified wooden box made to spectifications published by the HSE and the police who will want to view your storage facility BEFORE they will grant you an Explosive Licence. If you then wish to transport black powder you will also need to obtain a document called a RCA certificate from the HSE Authority which will allow you to transport powder. If you hold, store and transport black powder without this documentation then you are most definately breaking the law so don't say you have not been warned. If you are caught with blackpowder and you do not have the required certification and authority these you will most certainly see the inside of the Magistrates Court and you will kiss your Shotgun Certificate goodbye.

Hi, No it's not a shooters tale, it's good advice. Close your eyes and mount the gun so that your cheek is tight down onto the stock then open eyes and you should see the fore-end bead "sitting" on top of the action. If you are looking down on the rib so that you can see more or less of the whole length of the rib or you can't see the fore-end bead at all then the gun does not fit you and you will have problems hitting anything with it. The other thing for a "newbie" to determine is which of your eyes is the master eye. Believe it or not one eye controles what the other eye does and it is important to know this. If you have never heard of this, and I am not winding you up, and want more info then drop me a PM and I will explain it in more detail. If you have had lessons then the determination of your master eye is the first thing that any instructor should do because if your are right handed with a left master eye then you have big problems and will have to modify your shooting technique to compensate.

Hi, Take on board what the other members have advised but from my experience if you want a cheap knock-about gun then you won't go wrong with a Baikal. You should be able to pick up a decent 12 gauge O/U multichoke ejector for about £250 or even less. I know some folks would scoff at a Baikal and I know that they ain't pretty but they have chromed barrels and are very robust and rarely go wrong. You can kick them round the field and throw it in a ditch and it will still work. The other advantage is that the cycling of the second barrel is mechanical and does not rely on the recoil to select the second barrel. This means that you can use very light loads or subsonic with no problems. If you don't fancy a Baikal then the Lanber is also a good solid gun but would cost more. Whatever gun you decide on please MAKE SURE IT FITS YOU otherwise you won't hit a barn door even if you are inside the the barn. When you buy the gun take a knowledgable friend with you or get professional advice.

No that's not me, but he is a very good mate of mine. Which mad Midland lot are you refering to as there lots of them!!

Hello, I am a new member so I thought that I should introduce myself. I am a retired engineer and live in Cheshire near the Welsh border and have been shooting about 25 years having come into the sport a bit later in years that most. My shooting started on clays but I am now very much into shooting antique muzzleloading shotguns using black powder and I also do a certain amount of restoration work on this type of gun. I enjoy helping out on the "Have-a-go" muzzleloading stand at various Game & Country Fairs in the area from the Midlands up to Yorkshire. It's great to see the public enjoying the Big Bang followed by the Big Grin. If any of you have ever visited these "Have-a-go" stands then you might know me as the Brummie with the grey beard and glasses. I am however looking to broaden my shooting interests as I am thinking of getting into airgunning (PCP guns) so I shall be looking for advice in the near future. I would welcome contact from any members with similar interests who live in my area and I look forward to chatting to you all. Regards Derek

Hi, I would like to have more details about the gun, especially the repair to the stock. Do you have any more pictures etc, and was the stock repair a DIY or professional job? What is the scope and moderator and how old is it? what is your reason for selling? Please reply by PM. regards powderhorn