Browning

Thats the strange thing Cat, it's a sporter, and I can see exactly the same amount of rib as I can on my own guns. My guns shoot 2/3 pattern high, 1/3 low, whereas this one is shooting 1/3 hign, 2/3 low.

Here's one for the experienced among you. A pal of mine has transferred a shotgun (682 with adj stock) onto my cert while he goes overseas for a couple of years. I took it out and patterned it this morning to see how it performed. This is the only gun that's never shot straight for me "out of the box", but he does have the adj stock set at a funny angle. The gun is shooting very low and a little left at 40 yards. I should be able to move it to suit me......but.......which way should I move it ? Am I correct in moving it up and right ?

It's a shame, but I'm sure more foxes will be accidently killed during the coming months. But then it will only be the old, weak and infirm foxes that get accidently killed by the drag hunts, as the strong and healthy will be away on their toes. I had a "discussion" regarding this with an "armchair anti" on saturday night in a local pub. Just couldn't get it across to her that a healthy fox would more than likely outrun/outwit a pack of hounds, whereas it's got absolutely no chance of outrunning a .243 70grain ballistic tip !

BH. If in doubt ask the farmer. It may be that he, or his neighboring farm, uses the cover crops to push birds into before flushing on shoot days. If that's the case he won't want you near them and disturbing the birds on the run up to a shoot day.

I think we should have a "Post of the month award". ORs post would win it hands down this month. Very well put OR.

Hi Stuart, 6'1" and 12 stone, not overly large in the belly department. I agree about the balance though, it just feels right, comes up to the shoulder well, wether I'm wearing a T shirt and skeet vest, or thermals, jumper and coat. The only change I made was to smooth off the rubber butt pad so it didn't catch on my coat.

Jonny, I shot with a Silver Pigeon, 30" M/C sporter for about 8 months, and just couldn't get on with it. I don't know why, but I just could not shoot it as well as other guns I've tried. I tried a pals 682 Gold E a few times and improved my shooting overnight. I've now exchanged the Silver Pigeon for a 682 Gold E, 32" M/C sporter and absolutely love it. I use it for everything, clays, game, vermin, and it simply feels right. It weighs in at 8lbs, which is slightly heavier than the Silver Pigeon and has nicer woodwork, different engraving, and thats about all the difference I can see. My local gunsmith (Not the one I bought the gun from) told me the 682 Gold is a "beefier" action than the Silver Pigeon, but I can't say wether this is true, as I've never compared them side by side.

AntUK, Try this website Yorkshire Rifle Assoc. I've tried the ranges in Huddersfield as Sniper suggested. Not sure if the Deer Hill range is still going, but the Brockholes on is.

I got a phone call from a gorgeous ex-girlfriend of mine the other day. (And I do mean "Gorgeous"!!!) :o We lost track of time, chatting about the wild, romantic nights we used to enjoy together. I couldn't believe it when she asked if I'd be interested in meeting up and rekindling a little of that 'magic'. Wow!” I said, "I don't know if I could keep pace with you now! I'm a bit older and a bit balder than when you last saw me!" She just giggled and said she was sure I'd rise to the challenge!!! "Yeah" I said, "just so long as you don't mind a man with a waistline that's a few inches wider these days!" She laughed and told me to stop being so silly! She teased me saying that tubby bald men were cute! "Anyway, I've put on a few pounds myself!" she giggled........................................... ....... ............. So I told her to **** off.

Tam, I went through a similar process recently, and ended up buying a pair of Lundhags. These were recommended by a couple of keeper/stalker pals in the Highlands. Not the cheapest, but as LB says, you really do get what you pay for.

Jonno, Where did you get the batteries and belt from ? I'm looking for a new battery at the moment, and your kit seems like it may work well. Cheers, Browning

I know what you mean there tenbears. I've been out with the falconer a few times since, and he's agreed to teach me all he knows, with a view to taking on a hawk of my own next year. I've also covered it with all my permission owners, and they're happy for me to fly a hawk after rabbits, so no problems there. All that now remains is for me to negotiate with Mrs Browning as to how much of the garden I can have for avierys etc........

Henry, I use Lee press and powder measure, RCBS dies and scales, I've loaded .22 Hornet, .222, .22-250 and .243 with this kit, and I've never had "runout" that made any difference to accuracy. I don't have my .222 any more, but I do have the .222 RCBS dies, and some federal "once fired" brass in .222. PM me if you're interested.

Rooster, Before you splash out on Musto, try taking a look at the Shark kit at Shark Country Clothing. I bought a jacket and overtrousers at the beginning of last season, around £200 for both. Totally waterproof and windproof, prooved itself time and time again whilst stalking in the Highlands, beating on 3 different syndicates and umpteen wet and windy days shooting and dog walking. It's also tough and hardwearing

I'm on duty this year so I'm trying out one of Hugh Fearnly-Whittingstalls creations..... skin and bone out a pigeon, a partridge, and a duck, pluck and bone out a pheasant. Wrap the partridge around the pigeon, wrap the duck around the partridge, wrap the pheasant around the duck, rub with goose fat and straddle with back bacon. More goose fat in the pan for the roasties........

LB, I received your PM.......5 times. I've just replied to it.

Hamish, Breakdown cabinets are fine. If your mate gets into a good gun cleaning routine, and cleans his gun after every use, then it will already be broken down.

I'm with Tenbears. A close friend of mine is a vet, and knowing what he has to put up with during a typical working week, aliong with the overheads he has to pay, totally justifies his bills. We just have to accept it, if you want to own a dog, you must accept that at some point it's likely the dog will require the vets services. If you don't want to pay the vets services, don't own a dog.

I know what you mean there Badsworth. Part of my permission runs alongside a canal.....where lots of touristy canal boats tie up for the night. It's great fun watching the lights come on at midnight when I start my "strangled Owl" whistle. I must be getting better though, at least Charlies putting in an appearance to see what the noise is. Just need to fine tune it to get the ****** a little closer.

Allan, Well done for asking the question, best to be safe than sorry. B)

Smallbore. You have PM.

I'm putting Federal Premiums, 70gr Nos Bal Tip Factory loads through my .243 with superb results, both on paper and foxes. Excellent brass for reloading too.

WB. I've never come across a farmer/landowner/keeper yet that "expected" me to shoot with a shooting partner. Usually the opposite....they want to know who's walking around on their land and don't want too many people walking around with firearms. Also, not quite sure how shooting in pairs is a lot safer? I would have thought it's just the opposite....twice as much chance of an accident.

If I were you I would secure the permission for yourself only at first. Then show him that you're a safe, sensible sportsman, doing the job that he's asked you to do. You can always "need" to introduce your shooting partner at a later date. i.e. large field, need a shooting partner to help move the birds around. Need a shooting partner to lamp for you etc etc. That's worked for me in the past, and I can take along anyone I want now. Good luck.

Happy Birthday FM. Have a good one.