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HP is my recommendation.
If you do go for Dell, you may want this for when you write your letter of complaint and frustration.
Michael Dell's Address:
Michael Dell
Dell Computer Inc.
One Dell Way
Round Rock TX 78682
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Pin's post is spot on.
I use Diskeeper, much more advanced than MS.
Recall I had to pay for it though.
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Sognefjord Norway - 7am - Four weeks ago
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The Gods must be crazy
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The saying round here is: "Twenty is Plenty"
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Vole - I thought much the same as you some 15 years ago, bought my first s/s, a sweet Parker Hale 20g. Used it so much so decided to sell my Beretta 686 o/u for a 12g AYA Churchill XXV.
No regrets about switching to s/s.
Pigeon or pheasant at 40 yards is very satisfying. (no my name is not Aled)
AYA is a good choice.
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A snorkle and road tyres whats that all about?? lol at least you got out in the end eh
Dave
Could have done with a snorkle when laying in the water filled rut trying to dig the Landy out
:lol: Spent all day drying my boots out.
That woman in my house who carries a bucket, wasn't too happy about my mud drenched clobber - oh well
Thanks for the advice Lads, will see what I can knock up.
Funny thing was the farmer who pulled me out couldn't care a hoot about me or my Landy, just interested in how many pigion I shot.
??? WF
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Taking a perimeter rutted track around a field today after white bars, water hid how deep the ruts were, and ended up seriously grounded. Chassis rails on the top of the ruts and one wheel on each axle just spinnining.
There were trees to the side, so tried using my mighty capstan winch but snapped the rope after replacing failed shear pin with split pin. The pull was not straight but to one side, and the forces needed to shift the landy were too great for the rope.
Tried digging myself out but laying in water filled ruts - it became too much.
Ended up calling a buddy in a tractor to drag me out.
So was wondering if a ground anchor would have helped as the winch rope pull would have been straight. Has anyone experience of ground anchors, am thinking about making my own.
Also thinking of a hi-lift jack.
WF
PS might buy myself a tractor
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Jensen Interceptor FF
:good: WF
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Brilliant
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Erm - If you don't clean your gun - your barrels will quickly rust.
My advice - Invest in a bore snake.
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As s-b-s are normally lighter in weight, then firing large numbers of cartridges can give you recoil and bruising problems.
My understanding is if you mount the gun correctly, you don't get bruised.
I ditched my O/U some 7 years ago, never thought about it since 'till reading this thread, and no bruising.
Just browse the gunshop rack, one will have your name on it.
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Can't wait
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You should consider the magnification, most people say 8x is just right, if you go up to 10x then it becomes difficult to hold the image steady.
I use a pair of Carl Zeiss Jena 8 x 30 - fantastic optics
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do remington still make the 1100 from new or even the 1187?
Look at http://www.remington.com/products/firearms...uns/model_1100/
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I have Remmy 1100 .410 - cracking little gun.
One problem I had was the extractor claw, pin and spring extracted itself in a field.
Had to wait ages for replacement from Avon Vale Guns & Edgar Bros, but all working fine now. Interestingly no charges from them.
Edgar Bros are the importer from US but won't deal with the public direct.
Also it will only recycle with 3" magnum carts, I use Fiocchi.
Hope this helps.
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I don't have space for a cabinet in the truck, and a cable to fit a rifle isn't possible
Yes - a landrover truck-cab would give the same problem, obviously can't put it in the open back, only place is a gunrack behind the drivers head.
Something slightly different - Years ago when shooting clays, a fellow used to turn up on a motorcycle with his shotgun in a sleeve on his back. His journey was some 15 miles each way, going through at least two towns. Isn't that taking reasonable steps to prevent loss?
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Moral to this story - Never fix your gun cabinet to the wall in your kitchen.
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The law, and your ticket, both say you have to take "reasonable steps" to ensure the gun(s) do not come into the possession of an unauthorised person.
My interpretation of this is "not on show, locked away". I'd think you would be in a spot of trouble if you were to have it stolen given how you sometimes keep it.
To some I may seem over the top, but with firearms you have to take it seriously.
SGC - Conditions 4a and 4b are as you say. However my interpretation is that the shotgun is in my charge when in the vehicle with me. Interpretation is just that, it would be for me to argue my case. I can't see it getting stolen when I am in the vehicle with it.
On shoot days I have had 10 people with unsleeved guns in the landrover and plent more in the cattle trailer behind, moving between drives on the public highway. On more than one occasion one of these guns has been a serving police officer, in addition to various titled gentry, never has one word been said about this. Again my interpretation is that each individual is responsible for the gun in his possession.
Also when after foxes at night, we move from field to field using the local roads, are we seriouisly expected to remove the for-end and sleeve the gun for a 300 yard drive on the road to the next field. So where do you draw the line.
As for the fellow stopped and being asked to show his SGC to the police immediately, I don't have a problem with that, I always carry my SGC with me.
Wise comments welcome.
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I read this on another forum, I am not aware of any UK regulations about stowing guns out of sight.
My uncovered gun lays on hooks on the dog guard, just behind my head in the landrover, it is visible from the outside.
Have travelled in many other landrovers with similar set-up.
If leaving the vehicle unattended to pay for diesel or similar, then I do lock the door.
Is anyone wise on this, are we breaking some laws.
WF
When travelling in a vehicle, keep your guns and ammunition out of sight, preferably in the locked luggage compartment. It is preferable to keep the guns in their slips or cases.
If you have to park your vehicle for any reason, ensure the guns are stored as above, and park the vehicle where you can see it if at all possible. The vehicle must be locked, and any anti-theft devices set. It is a good idea to park in such a way as to prevent easy access to the part of the vehicle containing your guns, such as backing the car very close to a wall to make it difficult for a thief to get at the boot.
Where possible, remove the fore-end of the Shot gun and take it with you. There are also various security devices that can be used if necessary.
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In answer to the original question - Yes
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If you want to impress the girls with flames and smoke effects, these are for you.
I have still got some (safely locked up) in the back of my shed somewhere.
Place your orders now, while stocks last (PayPal accepted)
WF
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