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  1. Ah my apologies, I don't think they do. For what it's worth I went from timber to synthetic and, aside from condensation issues I'd be very reluctant to go back to wood now. I hope you find what you need. Cheers
  2. I think everything on your list could be covered by Mitton hall, but maybe just call them to check.
  3. Have you thought about mittonhall, or km engineering?
  4. You might be as well looking at some of the manufacturers websites for inspiration, most seem to be a similar theme, the best have a raised bed area, some way to stop draughts in the bed area, and ease of cleaning. The biggest consideration I feel is how you deal with "waste products" so think very hard about water run offs etc to keep smells down and help with hygiene. I prefer synthetic kennels to wood, so for me I'd be looking at Mitton Hall, and KM engineering. Good luck Adrian
  5. My apologies for jumping on the thread, but having seen from the other one that your issue is sorted I didn't think you would mind? I have a twelvette in the cabinet, which I really enjoy using on clays occasionally, however the safety catch slide is very loose and engages itself occasionally. Is there a ready source of small spares anywhere, or is it a case of just hunting around for items when required. I'd really like to fix it and use it for walked up pheasants as it was intended. Many thanks
  6. It sounds to me like the cheapest option, to start with, is to check the torque of all the nuts and bolts. There used to be selection packs of pellets available to test, I believe pellpax used to sell them (I'm sure someone will correct me if I'm wrong) and it would be worth trying some different types to eliminate the pellets being the issue. Then report back.
  7. Many thanks. I'll take them then, could you let me know details of payment etc when it's convenient please?
  8. Interested in these, are the screws/ bolts in good nick? They can be a bit soft and tend to get chewed up. Many thanks
  9. Opticron do some decent stuff. It's worth trying all binos though, because although the image may be good, they may not suit your face shape etc.
  10. I'm following this thread with interest, as I'll be in the market for a left handed semi shortly, and everything seems to be pointing towards a Benelli. I'd be interested to know the ease of transferring one from SCG to FAC (both the paperwork side, and the mechanical side) as it might be that I would buy the SGC version and have it modified later under FAC if that is feasable. Tasum, I am in West Yorks also, so if you find anywhere in the region to try one out, please let me know and I'll take a look. Many thanks Tuck
  11. That doesn't make them thieves though does it? Driving a deal which you found unacceptable. Don't get me wrong, I wouldn't have been happy if I'd driven a long way to find that a deal I had been offered over the phone was not actually on the table. Did you talk prices before going? This is not a dig, I wasn't there and obviously don't know the circumstances except as you have described, but thieves is a bit strong for the details you have given.
  12. Excellent thanks. Please let me know if the paypal doesn't arrive ok, or there's any problems. Address sent by PM.
  13. Yes please. How would you like paying? Tuck
  14. Not a keeper any more, but never have in the past. The clearing that goes on prior to the arrival of poults always seems to produce a fair bit of brash, which was left inside, aside from that, there always seemed to be a fair amount of cover in them generally, and good for scratching about.
  15. One word Heroin get yourself a good dose of that on a regular basis, and watch the weight just slide off. Works for loads of folk round here!
  16. I had my CZ barrel cut down to 14.5 inch. I can't tell how how much power it's lost, as I'm rubbish with facts and figures, however it has taken nearly 1000 rabbits in the last 18 months at reasonable ranges, and appears to be just as good ( no actually better) than before it had the snip. I can't see any downside at all, it's a joy to use from the vehicle, and nicely balanced for me when walking and shooting. Mine is the varmint. Cost was 35 notes. Thumbs up from me!
  17. You will probably get as many answers as you can handle to this one, so I'll chuck my two pennorth your way first! It really does depend on your budget, so please disregard this if it doesn't apply! Meopta get good reviews. I've looked through some, although I haven't owned any. Very nice glass for reasonable money. I would happily stick one on a rifle of mine. I just picked up an S and B fixed power for £180. Is that too much? It's not much to look at cosmetically, but the glass is A1. Aside from these choices, some of the glass from the far east is certainly very good, I don't have much experience with scopes from there, but the binos are certainly catching up. And then there's American stuff. I have no experience of Leupold, but I hear they are great in good light, and good value. The few I have looked through have been ok, but nothing special to my eyes. Depends what you want it for really. Try as many as you can, you may well be surprised by less well known names, or a cheaper price - after much research I bought Swift binoculars, which are truly tremendous for the money, but only cos I had tried a pair and loved them. Good luck
  18. tuck1

    Scope covers

    Hi I am after scope covers to fit a 6 x 42 Schmidt. Eyepiece 40.89mm, objective 48mm. Anyone got anything sitting in a drawer before I hit the bay/gunshop? Cheers
  19. If you can find a good one, buy it! They are fantastic rifles.
  20. Good man. My thoughts entirely. Which model did you plump for, and how is it performing/comparing to the others?
  21. Now that's what I call value for money. I wonder jhow many cheapy scopes have been and gone in that time?
  22. I hear what you you are saying SS, and generally I would agree. I know that I can pick up the rifle brand new for less than this. However, this is the way I intend to justify it to myself (and if necessary, the wife!) I carry and use this gun more than any other. I'm **** with a shotgun, and don't have the need to carry a larger calibre rifle with me much, but the .22 just seems right. Generally speaking I put it to my shoulder, and hit what I aim at. Over the last 17 years or so I have accounted for a substantial tally of stuff with it (not just the current one, but others.) I do a few call out type jobs at this time of year, and emotions run a bit high when a farmer sees lamb carcasses round an earth. They want it sorting out pronto. I love nice gear. I don't have much of it, as these days I have other priorities, but I do appreciate it. I like being warm and dry, after years of being wet and cold, so I wear good waterproofs, and boots. I'll happily carry a Mora knife though. It's just that, if I take a look through one of these and like it, it may well stay on my rifle for 20 years. I'm not one to chop and change on a whim. I like to think it's because I'm a content kinda person. (others say I'm as tight as a fish's ar**!) I still own the shotgun I bought brand new aged 16. So I see it as an investment, and if it goes on a bigger rifle, and I find myself in the same quandary again, I'll either buy another, or come back here for advice! Hope this makes sense, all I've got to do now is convince (tell) the wife!
  23. Found it thanks George. It is intriguing me a little bit as I can't work out which model it is, doesn't appear to be one of the current range. I guess I'll have to wait til monday, and ring and ask.
  24. Thanks George. Is that on the website? I've been on but I can't seem to locate it. I know it's far too much glass for the .22, but it could sit happily on there until the .243 comes along, and then I could look at the 6 x. I appreciate the info. Tuck
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