dusk2dawn

Very nice thing to have,did it take you very long? D2D

What can we say :( D2D

At a VERY quick count I make that 14 positive yes and 6 positive no, so there you have the benefit of the opinions of the country,s finest?? :( :( Seriously its no bad thing to have honest debate on these things as it provides guidance and shares experiences. D2D

If you get a rod to practice with on grass, tie a very small piece of white wool to the leader, it wont snag and you can see exactly where it is....also it wont take your eye out! D2D

Very sorry to hear of this sad event,sincere condolances to the family. D2D

If any of you have 4x4 road tax expiring this month, as I have, it might be worth doing now because the budget is due and I am told they are going to greatly increase the road tax. Most unfair tax anyway, they should introduce an agricultural band as they had years ago for genuine farm 4X4 vehicles. D2D

WANTED Lightforce 170 with dimmer with/without scope mount ALSO Harris 9"-13" swivel bipod.. NOW HAVE THANKS.. D2D

Its not the number off pellets, but the striking velocity that counts, just one or two in the right place. Even a 12g wouldnt kill if you shot it in the rear. The point is that the .410 is only effective at short range and should be veiwed as an opportunist weapon with regard to Fox. If in doubt dont shoot, bring the 12g tomorrow? :good:D2D

I agree wholeheartedly, its a poor day when we shoot to cause any suffering and a lingering death all creatures should be respected, be they classed as vermin or game species, should you wound anything and are shooting without a dog then you must give up further activity and search until you have brought it to bag. Some of my farmers have said when I started on their land that although they were not anti shooting they did not want ever to see wounded foxes as they went about their daily chores. It would be easy to lose your shooting or worse turn a farmer against shooting alltogether and spoil it for those who follow in your area. D2D

Hi and welcome, your profile doesnt say where you are from D2D

Take a look on ebay for Game Conservancy booklets on gamebird rearing,also if you can get a copy of Game Conservation by Charles Coles that will tell you all you need to know, said by many to be the amature keepers bible. unless you have at least some basic knowledge your returns may be very dissappointing, good luck D2D

Yes without a doubt, but within 20yds or so. Try a 3" cartridge on a plank and see the effect, with full choke it will make a mess of it. its only the range that restricts them, D2D

Shame your not in Kent, I would be more than happy to show you the ropes, its a passion of mine during the summer months, how many others are there on here? D2D

chaps and chapesses thankyou for all the pm's and mails, I have found someone who fits the bill, a lad called josh 12 in ashford who will be using it on his grandfathers 300 acre farm... watch this space though as i have one or two other bits gathering dust in the cabinet what will also be looking for good homes. Well done, hopefully another budding shooter, being from that area I may bump into him sometime D2D

The majority of pigeon will eat at first light or very soon after which is only natuaral,then head off to digest using the grit in the crop, if the crop was filled undisturbed they will take a siesta but if only half filled then they will be back sooner,hence the toing and froing throughout the day. It is worth a recce in the area to stir them up before you set up to shoot for the day this will ensure a steady movement throughout the day. They will make sure that the crop is stuffed before going to roost for the night. The best sport in my opinion is to be had on the flightline between the "sitty trees" where they rest and the actual feeding area it is possible to have prolonged shooting by intercepting them without scaring off the whole flock. Hope this is of use, D2D

Ah but the forcast is good for next week D2D

http://images.google.co.uk/imgres?imgurl=h...l%3Den%26sa%3DG http://images.google.co.uk/imgres?imgurl=h...%3D10%26hl%3Den Hi I have been using a Parker Hale on my semi auto for a number of years without any problems, the winchester sub sonics just produce a low click no louder than an old style air rifle, ideal when bunny bashing but it does cut the range down. The baffles need realigning with a special rod after cleaning but its not a problem and I have never heard of the silencer exploding if you put a High velocity round through it which I have done on occasions when switching mags quickly. Hope this helps D2D

If you keep your eye on the job Henry, with no distractions, you will be fine as confidence grows in handling the saw correctly alot of problems occur when logs and debris build up in the cutting area around your feet. Make a sawhorse it will save your back and is much safer for "logging" If you want to collect sawdust for smoking lay a tarp down as sweeping up always include bits and foreign matter,good luck with the saw :( D2D PS just thought when you first start the saw point it a few inches away from a surface that will show splatters of chainoil to confirm that your chain is lubed £££££££ if you overheat it and the bar.

I shall never forget the time he was filming as part of a boat contest off Rye beach (Kent)........... He didnt catch so they hooked fish on for him to land just for the camera, top man indeed, not fit to share a hide with the great Archie Coates. I wonder what they are both getting up to on their clouds, and what would they make of todays methods? I suppose eventually it sneaks up upon us all no matter how young we might be feeling when the sun is on our backs. (this is getting a bit deep and meaningfull,lol) :( D2D

And I still say they should have no place in dog training, I have seen them in action, and yes I am an experienced dog man, but this I know is my personal opinion and no amount of debating would change my view, D2D

Yes, A friend ran one for social events that didnt allow the real thing, the trick is to shoot as you would for a rifle, no lead at all or you will not connect with the clay which reflects the beam back to the gun, it literally travels at the speed of light, faster than a shotgun load. Good luck. D2D

Horrible things and I wouldnt have the nerve to post that on here!!! :( D2D

Hi njc if your shooting rabbits for the pot at close range with a 12b aim off a little so that just the edge of the pattern catches them, with practice its not difficult. As far as the .410 goes most sb come in full choke and make quite a hole at short range, not to be underestimated, for farmyard work a good air rifle takes some beating, good luck with your final choice. :( D2D

Any details of fixing to Landy roof appreciated D2D I used one of these but fitted it through the roof Cut a 52mm hole ,bolt it in and job done :o easy http://www.deben.com/lightsandlamping/ligh...motehandles.htm Thanks for info, looks good to me D2D

Hi for what its worth I have been using one of these for almost a year and its been no trouble, does what it says on the tin.... etc. If you need a value for money charger then buy one with confidence :( D2D