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Wanted in any condition Ltl Acorn Camera security box, I need 6 more in any condition, rusty, bent anything asap.
PM please if you have one to pass on.
D2D.
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I should hold on to your cash for awhile, I may just be wrong but there's more meddling from Brussels in the pipeline regarding semi auto rifles etc.
ATB D2D
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Hi I have a .22 BSA Airsporter that was my uncles, I have never used it so it can go.....
Yours for £95 I'm near J9 M20 Ashford.
ATB D2D
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You have got to do something about that working thing.
As was once said to me "work is a gross intrusion on my leisure time" how very true.
ATB D2D
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Hi Rob, do you still have any available? I have to go to Ashford this afternoon (William Harvey Hospital) I could hopfully meet up with you then. Dont know when this will be posted as the thought police are checking all my posts for some reason
Hi only just seen this, pm me if you still have not got one.
Rgds Rob
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Recently on a farm shoot I decided to build a backstop (butt) purely for zeroing, first attempt was sandbags, 20 of them it looked impressive for a while but after awhile the bags got pretty chewed up and started collapsing, latest thought was old car tyres staggered on top of each other and filled with earth to form a wall maybe 3ft high by 8ft, what do you think has anyone tried this idea?
Rgds Rob.
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Usually a cage trap on a floating raft with some type of rotten fish you use what type that suits you trout,mackerel.pilchard and if your feeling flush salmon as bait is the best method of catching mink.The game conservancy have a link on how to make a raft.
It takes a lot of waiting to get a shot with a gun sitting at a pond and if it is a large pond/lake it will come in at the wrong end,usually so i think your best bet is a raft.
Hope that helps fella
verminator
Hi Im also interested, do you have the link to the site with the raft please?
Rgds Rob
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I Would Agree with Dekers, reserch, Most Importaint!!! , then bait the same time and spot daily, dog food has worked well for me with a mix of dead pigeons and rabbits to give foxy a nice change. also I use a nice metal big feed bowl and give it a good rattle Each time you leave the bait, also leave out water and some straw under a small shelter for him to have a nice kip after his supper!,( yes you did read right and several times ive caught them asleep in the straw!). You almost get the feeling you are being watched as I leave the bait
!Then wait a suitable distance away, a short wait and usualy 'Bingo'
Rifle or shotgun depending on distance. Dont realy have the time to spend half the night out with the lamp, so bring them to you and in your own time. Got 12 so far this year using this method.
Mate of mine has a large fox cage trap and has built an inner smaller cage and puts a live chicken in, with food water etc, He swops chicken for another every 2 or 3 days so chicken does not get too bored.
Seems to work well but not sure about using live bait but the chicken does survive eventhough it may be slightly traumatised!
Best Wishes
Pippin Pup
LMSO are you for real? I dont have the time but "pippin pup" must surely be an anagram for some sort of p.. taker.
Nope its not an anagram, so perhaps you really do erect little houses for Charly complete with bedding and water?
Men in white coats come to mind... lol.
Cheers Rob.
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not the best i waited months for this now why dont they make one about stalingrad
Have you seen "Enemy at the gate" very watchable imo.
Cheers Rob.
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Might have to keep you to that Rob!!
I'm having no luck catching one this year, I've tried eggs in a nest, rabbit cut open and dead pigeon.
I was promised one by the local keepers - but have been let down.
Hi have you been lucky with a call bird, my offer still stands to bring one up for you next Tuesday.
Cheers Rob
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Ashford Guns were knocking these out in plastic about a month ago for £33, so they should be available at most gunshops I would have thought.
At £28 pounds obviously a bargain.
Cheers Rob.
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Has anyone local to me have a Magpie Call Bird/Decoy I can have?
I'm having problems catching one.
Would April 6th be too late for you :(
Cheers Rob.
Those who might think I,ve finally lost it, I,m due to go up and see him then.
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No I cant either, have already supplied my usual locals but thought Kent PW shooters might like an easy callbird, perhaps no-one on here operates a Larsen trap?
It can be very difficult getting that first bird or the original call bird decides to up and die.
Cheers Rob.
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What dusk2dawn said. and if its coming towards you stay completely still, dont even blink (im being serious) and wait until its a few yards off until you let it have it.
"dont even blink..... and you start to hear the blood pounding and feel your heart beating as it works its way closer..... just a bit closer....
Just dont miss" you think I,m joking, what are they going to say if you fluff the shot....no pressure mind!Cheers Rob.
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Now having to knock them on the head on a daily basis.
Anyone need a call bird?
Rgds Rob.
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Got my first fox drive coming up soon followed by some dray bashing.. How do these fox drives work, and was thinking of using game bore mammath hi bird magnum bb 50g with 3/4 and full choke in my lanber.. Advice and tips appreciated chaps..
Depends how serious about it you want to be, dont shave or wash on the day, wear full camo inc hands,if asked to stand, stand with your back to the biggest tree you can find and keep perfectly still with your gun semi raised in the direction you expect the fox to come from ( line of sight eye, bead, fox) so that when it appears you have to make minimum adjustment to take the shot.
When you have given it the first barrel dont take your eyes off it, be fully prepared to give it the second barrel.
To be asked to be a standing gun is a great responsibility, after the walking guns have perhaps walked a long way and worked hard it is up to you to pull it off and make their efforts worth while by nailing Charlie.... dont miss, no pressure lol.
Enjoy your day
Rgds Rob.
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As a matter of interest what happened, what price did it make in the end?
Rgds Rob
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sorry rob i had no idea this bike was worth as much and i have with drawn it from hear, as i respect your views no affence ment chap
No offence taken, in your position I would have researched prices on the bay first though.
Rgds Rob.
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This is on ebay and has already made £1001.00 with 5 days to go, the guy is hedging his bets and the ad should be removed, I am looking for a quad and asked a few questions the asking price had been increased to £1250 " to match offers received" yesterday.
Mods please consider removing the ad as imo its not an outright sale.
Rgds Rob
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I only live about 40 mins away from the land rover orphanage could come in handy
nik
As long as you dont need a part in a hurry, I found him to be seriously disorganised on both the times I used him.
Rgds Rob.
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**** it well i have just educated the first one i have ever missed as i said **** it!!!!
i am now one moody lad!!! I have shot over 35 foxes but this is the first one to get away, chees i got my work cutout now, a lot of late nights ahead! think im gonna go tomorrow and fill out application for FAC, 2 questions u will probs know answers to 1.What is the minimum age i can get a rifle at an 2. what calibre should i b lookin at to knock they ******* over out to bout 170-190yds (i seem to be a better rifle marksman!) any answers will b greatly appreciated p.s. my ideas were .22-250 or .243 oh also how far is a .22hornet gd for on foxesIf I were you I would start asap on bringing this fella into shottie range on your terms, start by establishing a bait station, a pointed metal rod driven into the ground with some tasty morsels on it, dead hens, rabbits anything you can find.
Tempt it in closer by providing a diner, set out in range under a yard light lol.
Best of luck.
Rob
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You have pm.
Cheers Rob.
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can any one help i have a deben tracer max {old type with turrets and centre spot opaqe blue glass lens 12volt]THE BULB HAS BLOWN the unit is a sealed beam and you cant remove or get at the lamp deceided to phone deben direct and ask for a replacement beam unit they said they have never done a sealed tracer max and i would have to buy a complete new light ? can any one help or advise as this seems a bit daft thanks in advance
Hi I can help you on this, what you have is a Tracer max that has at some time been fitted with a "Deben Blue Eye" sealed beam unit, These lamps were scope mounted in the 70,s, I had one and only sold it last year.
I have done the same with one of my Tracers,I bought the unit on the bay it fits perfectly and imo give a much better beam.
The sealed beam units sometimes come up on the Bay, I paid about £15 for mine.
Cheers Rob
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im sure that i have seen on this forum some one using a pir sensor to show when foxes are approaching a bait instead of having to shine the lamp around but cant find details on the forum search.
i just wondred what pir you could use and batterys help please :blink:
It was possibly me, I got my pir from B&Q £6.99 "spylux" made by Osram with batts inside, just paint it matt black and fix to a pole with rubber bands, the light has to be dulled down with just a pin ***** (lol the forum doesnt like that word try hole instead), showing, I painted the lens red first then masked over that in matt black.
Used with a bait station it works very well without the need for constant spotting, I left my lamp insitu for several days until they became used to it.
As a bait station try a "Kebab" a pointed metal rod passed through anyything available rabbits, roadkill etc then hammered into the ground, the more on it the better it works and charlie cant just grab and run.
Good luck Rob.
Wanted Ltl Acorn Security Box
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Still in need of a couple, now operate 23 Ltl Acorn 5210a Cameras 365/24/7 many still running on the same rechargeable batteries. Happy to pay for security boxes in any condition.
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