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You are undoubtably correct, however, after discussion with the BASC and police, both face-to-face, it was deemed better not to rock the boat and to accept a non-deer calibre. In fairness, at time of application I had very little idea about shooting but I still find it odd that I'm allowed a CF calibre at all, but not a deer legal one (Roe & fallow). It's a Sussex thing and I suspect there are some background shenanigans behind it

Most boxes seem to be 50 rounds, CCI being an exception

I knew the barrels weren't original but would have expected original proof marks on the action anyway. Not to worry, still goes bang

PM sent regarding trail cam

It's my land, I have all the rights but Sussex are notoriously difficult. I think once I have some experience of .223 shooting then I'll go straight for .308 instead

I have land with deer on it and Sussex wouldn't give me a .243... go figure

Brilliant, my barrels date from 1962! Don't know about the action, it has both London (Crown with a "V") and Birmingham (Crown with "BNP") on it, which implies it was proofed after 1954 but the maker stopped making guns in 1920 (E.M.Reilly)...

I went into Andersons for a cheap shotgun and walked out with 1100 pounds worth of rifle instead Potters sells Lapua .22LR if anyone is looking for them

http://www.flowershell.com/ A good way to plant through existing grass, wonder how much powder they use? Tempted to make my own...

What length is it, please?

£5 for 50 if you're buying high quality stuff, Lapua for example.

If you are shooting to control vermin, the greater advantage you can orchestrate the better. Not as much skill as stalking in daylight, I agree

How are these legal when Brocock ones aren't?

Not for the first time, I think I'm going to have to stop following a thread I started as it's descending into an argument about gun crime, which wasn't the intention

Just watched the one where they are shooting 4 machine guns at a flying model aircraft - I presume the trees/sky formed an adequate backstop

Do you have an open licence? If so, you can shoot them from an upstairs window in your own garden. I'd suggest a moderated .22LR if early in the morning, otherwise you'll wake the neighbours

Alpkit Gamma, stonking and cheap too

Quite true. Not easy to get hold of live rabbits to practice on, though

I find it easier to search using Google, for example, to search for "beretta", I'd search for "beretta site:pigeonwatch.co.uk"

I would wager that above a certain price you're paying for the name/engraving

Get one of the Foscam ones

I preferred it in the shiny metal...

I agree, I wouldn't, but just wanted to find out if I could legally shoot the right species once I learn to identify them

Went for a stroll around my paddock, on the off chance of frightening a pigeon or squirrel with the 12 bore. As I walked up the boundary, a small dog started yapping at me from the woods next door. I broke and unloaded the gun as didn't want to startle the owner, who I know. At that moment, a cock pheasant broke cover and flew off right in front of me - would have been an easy shot (says I). As a result, I'm having left over toad-in-the-hole for lunch...

I thought there was some sort of licence needed to be able to manufacture firearms - I'm glad the powers that be have taken a sensible approach in this instance but I don't think I'd be allowed to knock up a firearm in my shed without getting into trouble. With your skill and equipment, I'm sure you could make an excellent 12 bore, for example, but would it be legal? Not trying to cause trouble, just curious