Flyboy1950

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I gather a reason that this lead ban is proposed is to stop lead entering the food chain, it has never been a problem in the past with the end consumer suffering with lead ingestion. I understand that some big shoots sell on their shot game birds to the continental consumers and the larger supermarkets who dont want lead in the birds. From my own point of view I would rather chomp down on a small lead shot than a larger soft iron ball bearing. Its hard enough finding a dentists as it is. From the moment that soft iron is in the bird its going to oxidise (Rust) rapidly with the oxygen in the blood and moisture in the carcass, and in a hung bird... well I just wouldn't fancy it on my menu. Its hard trying to think what they will do about the good old.22 rimfire, there must be many millions fired in this country every year, again in my own experience they tend to stay pretty much intact, though may have a certain amount of deformity (when shooting rabbits for the pot) This is my own experience particularly when shooting with subsonic ammo. I think I am right in saying that there is a small amount of antimony in the bullet mix to make it a harder projectile and grip the rifling better to aid accuracy. The same antimony (approx 4% mix) is added to air gun pellets to make them harder. I just dont see the point of stopping lead for airguns, they are the perfect tool for shooting around buildings and in barns doing vermin clearance work, a tried and tested tool developed and refined over a 100 years or more and Britain has led the world in precharged airgun technology, now we want to throw it all away . As has been previously stated a lighter alternative pellet isn't accurate enough and most likely will push a 12 ft/lb gun over the legal limit and in all probability wont fit a rotary magazine. When you consider the weight of lead, when shooting 50 12 gauge cartridges at the range or on pigeons compared to 50 airgun pellets it makes a complete nonsense to even include them. This whole business is about gun removal by the back door, not health and safety. Not enough common sense with the powers that be, A pox on them.

I you want to turn a pink or white one to blue, just put an old brillo pad or other piece of wire wool at the base of the stem and the roots will take up the iron and turn the plant blue. FB

I did think Hydrangea as they come with large round flower clusters in white, pink and blue. Mine has serrated edge leaves and the flower buds are only just coming. FB

You can use just one moderator for both your rifles, you just have to get your FAC conditioned for this. I use my 243 Mod on my 223 rifle. My Firearms dept. just told me to send in my FAC and it was conditioned without charge. I would advise not to put your air rifle mod on ticket as you may wish at a later date to sell it to another airgun user, which if it has been put on your FAC you wont be able to. I assume that when you applied for your FAC originally you requested Mods with both rifles, so 4 slots on your FAC. As you have now only used 3, that frees you up for something else down the road. Hope this helps. FB

I reload 223, 243 and 308. I always crimp all my rounds, reason being I believe you get a more uniform release pressure on firing, which aids accuracy. This is why manufactures do it, they use the least powder they can get away with to meet Saami specifications. They have to make sure ammo is safe in the oldest and the newest firearms for each calibre and that semi autos will recycle, they have no idea where the manufactured ammo will be used, so they cover their Ar--s. I have never split a neck using the Lee crimping die, it`s a brilliant piece of kit. This also helps when you anneal by hand and cannot always get the brass softened to the same consistency across a batch. I know a lot of reloaders who will have a go at me for this, but it`s what I do and I have never had a bullet stuck in the rifle when unloading when crossing obstacles etc. If you are using Lee stuff (Which l do) if you read the Lee reloading book they recommend crimping cartridges especially when hunting. Good luck with your reloading, you will find it highly addictive, just remember to be consistent with what you do and not only consult your tables in books, double check on line with the powder manufactures. FB

Just paid £1.59.7 per litre in ASDA Bristol, That equates to £7.25 per gallon in old money!. FB

Suggest you remove your private number. Looks a nice shotgun. FB

I have always used extra strong mints (Pack of five in Aldi or Lidl for about a quid) as targets, great for kids as they explode nicely which is very satisfying and they dont need clearing up as they dissolve in the next rain. They can also eat them as a treat if they feel like it. I also use them to zero in the fields for the same reason. Great to get the children interested as they are potentially the next shooting generation. FB

Could fit the barrels in a fishing rod bag, that's the usual way my pals do it. FB

Love my mk 1 which I bought new. Fitted a Moderator and a rotary magazine. Only part I have ever had to replace was the filling valve at the end of the cylinder. Have only ever used dry air from a diving cylinder to refill, so no o rings needed as yet. Shoots a dream and will out perform loads of other pcp`s at my club. FB

Other half was away a fortnight ago, so made myself lambs liver and onions with mashed potatoes, peas and carrots. Smashing, reminded me of when I was a child in the 50s and my Nan used to make it in the frying pan and my twin and I would wipe out the thick gravy from the frying pan with fresh cut crusty bread, made by my Grandad. Happy days. She also made the best ever faggots. FB

I have used the 2 part araldite glues to finish rod whippings in the past and also the Hi gloss 2 part lacquer finish on car paintwork, both waterproof and quick setting. FB

They have taken C and D off of my licence doing it on line. Bloody sneaky doing this as trying to get a Dr to certify your ok at this time is like trying to push water up hill with your nose. Asked all sorts of stupid questions like how long I had lived at my address, they already had that info when I updated my address 15 years ago and paid £20.00 for the privilege. Then Passport details and Nat Ins No. Why they don`t tell you this at the information page prior to filling in the online form I don`t know. Bah humbug. FB

Seems like the shooters mother tried to get him mental health services but they were to stretched to help. So very sad all round. No organisations are going to come out of this smelling of roses. FB

Mail on line reports "Gunman kills 5 before turning gun on himself" Small toddler killed and gunman's mother amongst dead. Deepest condolences to all who have lost someone dear to them in this horrific shooting. Another dreadful incident that wont bode well for legitimate firearms holders. FB

Got my letter to renew my licence in the post today. Will fill out the online application tomorrow. Thanks for the heads up as to how quickly they return the new licence. FB.

Has anyone any experience of changing to Smarty from 3. Seems to be fairly easy doing it on line and I can get double the download for a 1/3rd of the price of 3. Is there any downside of going to 3`s no frills network (Smarty) than pursuing 3 with threatening to leave? Smarty is part of 3 and accessible through the My3 accounts page. FB

Sounds a bit like a fuse problem. If a moulded plug check the fuse bases are connecting firmly with the fuse cartridge. If a replacement plug check the wires are screwed firmly into the sides of the electrical pins. It could also be a broken wire in the mains cable, I have had this many times in all sorts of equipment like vacuum cleaners, irons etc More difficult to diagnose. Usually on the phase wire. Could also be worn/broken brushes if your disc cutter has them. Hope this helps FB

Brilliant, thank you. Walker570 and Dave at Kelton. FB

Don't want to hi jack this thread but can any one advise on what paint should be used to clean up the finish as ordinary paint would just burn off? Taa muchly FB

Sadolin or, Sikkins would be my guess. FB

Just home and not even got the tackle out of the car. Didn't expect much from a few hours on a falling tide. Very bright as expected with a slight on shore breeze, small surf big under tow and current flowing strongly from East to West. Air temperature on the cars thermometer was 22.5 Centigrade whilst mobile, heaven's alone knows what it was on the pebbles. Approx 100 rods either side of us and didn't see any thing caught and most rods had their terminal tackle hanging off the rod tips not even in the water. Not a sea gull in sight so it was pretty much a desert. Tried a ledger in close with various baits and also a bubble float using small white bait in case of a wandering bass just beyond the breaker line and into it. A small rib was fishing a couple of hundred yards off shore and didn't see any action there either. Conclusion, no sea gull activity = No fish. At least the particulate filter on the car had a good blow through and a nice pub lunch before coming home. FB PS didn't fish at West Bex fished at the Tropical Gardens area at Abbotsbury, . Even though loads of people there, there was still plenty of parking. Toilets and shop open. Car park ticket machine out of order so no one was paying for parking. Charges run at £1 per hour up to 7 hours, then £8 for 24 hours.

Maybe you could ring "crime stoppers" anonymously, back that up by using a call box, that way no one could ever trace it back to you. FB.

As I said west Bex in all probability on Sunday. Was thinking of packing a lure rod in the hope of a Bass.