Browning

It matters not a jot whether you are using a factory or semi-custom rifle. Read my post just above this one to see what I am trying to say.

Not at all what I am saying Paul, what I am trying to say is that if your hunting rifle is consistantly shooting sub 1/2" groups then time would be better spent behind the butt shooting/practicing than trying to squeeze a further 1/8" out of it. I kind of assumed that load dev had been done correctly already.

No luck involved Ackley, just a good gunsmith and many many years reloading. I think you're kinda missing my point on the rest of my post..... If I/you (anyone!) has a rifle that can consistently shoot sub 1/2" groups, then why do you need to waste time and money getting it to shoot sub 3/8" groups when that time would be much better spent behind the butt practicing?

I disagree. All of my rifles consistently shoot sub 1/2" groups. My rifles are working rifles, they are there to do a job and they do that job very well (even if I do say so myself). They would do no better a job if they were shooting 3/8" groups. The vermin, foxes and deer will all still be just as dead. I would not have wasted time and money by trying to squeeze that extra 1/8" out of the rifle. What I would have done is spent more time shooting the rifle, which I firmly believe will gain me more confidence than an extra 1/8" smaller group size.

As I said in my earlier post Ian, I would rather spend that time out in the field using the rifle, than stood at my reloading bench trying to squeeze an extra 1/8" accuracy out of it when it is not required.

Spot on !!! I can never understand the fixation of getting any hunting rifle to 'clover leaf' or 'tack drive', if you can get sub o.5" it is perfect for normal hunting conditions.

Many people spend more time out there shooting, than sat at home reloading and talking about it.......

1. No, they will keep each other company. If dogs are to be left alone it is far better to have two together than one on it's own. 2. Depends on how you introduce them. Make sure you stay pack leader, they will work out their own pecking order. 3. Yes. If at all possible try to pick a new name that has a similar sound to it's existing name. 4. Try to do the introduction outside whilst at play and away from the home. If possible do it gradually over a few days so they get to know each opther before you bring the new dog home permanently. Good luck with everything.

You purchase an extended (uncrimped) magazine, along with new spring and extended end cap. Either from GMK or get your RFD to get them for you. Then have your RFD fit and tranfer from your Section 3 to your Section 1. You obviousely must have a multishot slot on your Section 1

6.5x55 Ackley Improved. As sweet shooting as the standard Swede, with 200fps more and very kind to the brass. Will also allow factory ammo if the need ever arises.

You say that you lived next door to him for 4 1/2 years, and got on very well with him in that time......why not just phone him? It's good to talk.......

Some pay, some don't, some supply food and beer, some treat to slap up meal at end of season. All shoots are different, there are no set rules.

I run mine at 35 all round on my Navara.

To be totally blunt....it doesn't matter how hacked off you are about it, the farmer lays down the rules and you live by those rules....or lose your shooting permission.

Very good tip.

Dan, they will be absolutely fine around the shoot, just not in the release pens when the birds are very young. Once the birds get out and about the half plastic containers will be no worse than the ponds, ditches, puddles etc, that the birds will be drinking from. All mine are topped up as I do the wheat rounds anyway so it's very little extra work involved.

Dan there are thousands of 'cut in half' plastic containers used for drinkers around shoots. I have never been able to identify wether they are pesticide containers as the labels have all been removed..........

I have a Browning Heritage Canvas & Leather slip for sale. Gun Slip Link Brand new, labels still attached, not even taken out of original plastic wrapping. Unfortunately just not long enough for my 32" barrels with extended chokes. PM me if this is of interest to you and we'll work something out.

Dave, I'll PM you Joe's tel number, he runs Newbold now and will give you the next dates.

That should keep the doubters happy Ackley, can you try and get a couple of fields, a hedgeline and maybe even a stone wall in it, and make sure you place a red 'X' to mark the spot.......

So what would a photo prove? That a hare had been shot at some point by someone at some distance? Like Ackley says, pictures of live stuff are far more interesting than pictures of dead stuff.

I was told the same thing last year during a conversation with the MD of a UK based cartridge manufacturer and a very well known England team shot, since then I have used 1/2 & 1/2 for everything and my shooting at both vermin, game and sporting clays has improved noticeably. I know it may all be in my head.....but it worked for me.

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.25mm (.01") off the lands is absolutely fine to start with, you can always fine tune the length as you get into your load develpoment.

Paul is a top bloke, sells top gear, and his customer service is second to none.