Kalahari

I haven't tried the boots but I have a pair of Grisport walking shoes. Well made, easily as well made as Brasher, and watertight until you go in over the tops. David.

Unfortunately, you say you are a United KIngdom body and make no real mention of the situation in Northern Ireland, Scotland or Wales. Only England. We are out there you know and part of the United Kingdom. David.

I live in Wales and sent an edited email to four AMs. So far only one has bothered to reply. People might be interested to read this. https://basc.org.uk/blog/nrw/an-open-letter-to-hannah-blythyn/ David.

People who have been on the Snipe and Woodcock days with Marco (Highbird 70) over near Pwllheli might remember Bob Tempest. Regrettably we heard he died in his sleep yesterday morning. He will be sadly missed on our shoot. David.

I am afraid we were in the EEC/EU years before Mrs. Thatcher. David.

I have the illuminated version of this on my 223, excellent glass and that bit smaller on a smaller rifle so it looks good. David.

What length are the cartridges? Some semi autos are a bit temperamental on less than 70mm shells. David.

My wife's Subaru Forester ('67 plate) has one and it seems fine. I hate autos but this one is very smooth and doesn't do that silly auto thing of changing just when you don't want it to because it is totally seamless. They also put this gearbox in the reasonably quick 2.5 turbo version so they must think it is strong enough. (Subaru don't use a belt in the 'box but a rather sophisticated steel chain) David.

Ring a local auto electrician and ask if it is a problem they can fix for a reasonable fee. David.

The thing is, does the start of the shooting sharpen up the wildfowl's survival reactions. If this is the case they are going to be equally unconcerned at the start of the season whenever that is. David.

My shooting pal, his son and I were out on Saturday Morning, met at 4:30 and a little gentle walk out across the marsh to the side of the estuary main channel. It seemed oddly mild and calm. My pal ended up with three teal and two mallard, I missed a teal but was fortunate enough enough to manage a left and right (if such a thing is possible with a semi-auto) on a pair of Canadas. All told a pretty good start to the season. (Or it is all down hill from here) David.

In fact she now voluntarily pays tax which is wrong. A past government accepted the income from the Crown Estates in lieu of all tax. Tony and his cronies held onto that and blackmailed her into paying tax as well. David.

"David" was subjected to so much unfair criticism that he walked away and I don't blame him. There are some real keyboard warriors out there who are very rude. David. (but not BASC)

At least with a BPS one can shoot it off the correct shoulder!!!!!!!!! David.

It isn't tempered, it is heat hardened. David.

They left Ireland because the Republic of Ireland reall tightened up on the law and enforcement. David.

The 22 WMR is a lot less likely to have problems with the ammunition so I would go for that. David.

It might seem a good idea, but in Wales where they brought in this type of legislation transplant rates have fallen! I believe the same thing happened in Spain when they brought it in there. Be careful of what you wish for, what on the surface semms a good idea isn't always so. David.

Your best bet is to email or text Andy. I would do it fairly promptly as some people will have just gone straight to this. Days are usually arranged to suit. David.

How good are you at shooting snipe? I am not being rude, they can be very difficult but we usually give everybody a chance for some. I beat most of these days and we really do work for the guns. You could ask Bakerboy for an unbiased opinion. David.

If you have a problem your contract is with the dealer, so he must be your first port of call. David.

I am sure a number do, but when you consider how many wildfowlers are members of BASC (almost by default) they could flex their muxcle more. David.

Well certainly wildfowlers don't vote for people who are wildfowlers to get onto council! David.

Great offer this. Chance to meet people and talk about taking up wildfowling. A great sport, if just a tiny bit tiring and uncomfortable at times but the challenge is wonderful. David.

Apparently Win 9 was like Win 8 in spades with added slow layers. So Win 10 was a rebuild on Win 7. David.