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I wouldn't attempt such a shot, despite the confidence I had in my old .243, and in my abilities. You won't find an estate stalker using a .243 for such shots.
I thought .243 topped out at 105gr A-Max, which are not expanding bullets. If you are shooting at 250-yard stags, you want at least a .25-06. I have a .30-06 for such jobs, and a .270 on the way.
I absolutely agree with Baldrick.
The estate where I go on the Hind cull won't allow anything smaller than 6.5x55, and all
the estate rifles are .270Win.
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I don't really think there is an all round bullet for fox and deer unless you are only shooting small deer e.g munty or chinese water, if this is your quarry then the Hndy 58gn V-Max is the man for the job.
58gn VMax for deer?
? :good: At .243 speeds these are far too explosive, even the little fellas have thick skins.
If you are going to use ballistic tips for deer then at least use a hunting bullet and not a varmint bullet.
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£300 for a cross ? Unless there a recognised breed by the KC I doubt your gonna get someone to pay that kinda money for them! For £300 you can get a pure springer or cocker!
Wrong!
If you want a very good working spaniel then the Sprocker, in my opinion, is as good as any springer or cocker.
My Sprocker dog holds his own with both Springers and Cockers on all the shoots that I beat on.
However, if you want a piece of paper from an outfit that does very little for the working dog, that says 'My dog is a pedigree'
then the Sprocker is probably not for you.
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Supply and demand. As long as people are willing to pay the price, the price will stay high.
Personally I would like to see the game dealer giving me £2/lb and the end punter paying £18/kg.
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Along the same lines of things grating on you.....
We shoot SHOTGUNS, not bloody 'SHOTTIES' !!!!!
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Don't forget to factor in wastage of grain eaten by deer, pigeons, squirrels, rats etc
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Great little guns..... I remember one of the few times I ever hit anything with mine was a starling at about 5 yards.
You could clearly see the flight of the pellet, see it strike the bird.......and bounce off.
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If you're hitting things and you're happy with your current setup then leave it as it is.
I think the majority of O/U users release the bottom barrel first as (in theory) the recoil is straighter into the shoulder
which (in theory) produces less muzzle flip. Whether this makes any practical difference in reality I don't know.
The only think I would say, and this is just my personal preference, is to use 5's for rabbits.
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I like him and I am glad to see him back on the telly
His show is far more entertaining than some (read lots) of the hogwash on TV recently.
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D the refs have to send off the forms and photo's?Or can I send it all of together?
Your referees MUST send their forms directly to the Firearms Licensing Dept and you should not be allowed to see
them beforehand.
Supply them with an SAE to make life easier and ensure they get the correct address.
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goodness me there is some rubbish talked on here sometimes.
You do NOT need permission in writing nor do changes of conditions cost £26. ie if you wish to add fox or anything else to your conditions in the future it's free..
Just fill out your application and put the farmers name and address in the appropriate section, job done.
HO guidelines suggest .22rf ammo as 500 buy and 750 keep.
Absolutely spot on !
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Take a look at Harkila, I have the Pro Hunter kit.
Very good kit that has stood up to (so far) three years of keepering and beating, and the worst that the Scottish Highlands
can throw at it.
Without a doubt the best winter clothing that I have ever owned.
Not cheap, but then you get what you pay for.
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You tend to get similar people on forums as well..............
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i was just wondering is it worth it in money and time and effort?
It depends what you want to get out of it.
If you want to spend a lot of time and money on rearing, releasing and keeping (hopefully) your birds to provide some sport
for you, your pals, and your neighbouring farms, during the winter months, then it will probably be worth it.
If, however, you just want to put Pheasant on the table then it will absolutely be cheaper to buy
them ready prepared on a plastic tray from the butcher.
I'm not saying this to try and put you off, but if you go into it with both eyes open, knowing
what to expect, then you are less likely to be dissapointed.
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Depends on the conditions on your FAC against the .22,though i would imagine it would be unlikely you'd get into trouble for destroying an injured animal.
A good pal of mine almost had his FAC revoked when he destroyed an injured Roe buck with his .22-250 after it
had been hit by a car, the boys in blue tried to do him because he didn't have the 'deer'
condition attached to his .22-250.
This is an extreme case (hopefully) and common sense did not prevail on that day, but my pal says he will
always use a shotgun in future.
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Sharpshot, give Bate & Cross Gunmakers in Birmingham a call, I was in there earlier this week and they had three Yeomans on the shelf.
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Whilst at Uni and reasonably skint but very hungry all the time, we used to have cornish pastie sandwiches,
large roll with a pastie inside. Certainly hit the spot.
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I agree with Baldrick, sound advice.
I can't remember the wording but I am sure that the ACPO directive was that if a fac was already conditioned for deer with a standard deer caliber then the fac holder could use their .22cf to shoot small deer without a deer condition (for the .22cf) until renewal when a deer condition would have to be applied for.
CharlieT has it spot on
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can anyone tell me is it worth joining the cpsa?
Speaking as a CPSA member for many many years (now ex-CPSA member) I have to say...........NO.
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erm not the best of things to try in a gun now is that
Steve
Why not ??
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Try Norman Clarks in Rugby.
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Its like this, I cannot justify reloading on the basis of cost when I figure in the cost of the gear but especially my time but I do it because I like it, it produces fine ammo customised to my guns and when Its raining or i need a break from the wife, I can **** off into the garage and loose myself for a few relaxing hours. All Englishmen need a hobby and a shed lol.
Fister has summed it up perfectly.
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We'll be doing pretty much the same as you again Webber, starting after keepers day on the 31st, and going right through
Feb and into March.
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As long as they are happy with food, water and shelter, and not being harrased, they will be extremely difficult, if not impossible,
to get back.
If nothing changes over the boundary then it looks like these birds are gone for the season.
I would look forward to next year and look at changing things on your shoot to try and stop it
happening again.
reccomend some tires please ...
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BF Goodrich All Terrain.
Still going strong after 70k miles on my L200 when I sold it, 75% Road/ 25% off road.
I now have a set on my Shogun.
Paid £80 + VAT a corner and worth every penny.