Croohur
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I am buying my first semi auto, a Yildiz only a couple of years old, and someone mentioned to me that you cant shoot fibre wads through gas semi autos like Berettas and the Yildiz I am buying. I hadnt heard this before and was expecting to continue using fibre wads on the farm as I have done for the past while on my o/u. Can anyone enlighten me? Not much on the internet about it, but nothing seems to be explicitly saying not to. This guy does have a lot of experience so usually happy to take his advice.
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I have the opportunity to buy a Yildiz A71 special with excellent wood for a good price. Just wondering if anyone had one of these and what do they think of them? It would be used mainly for rough shooting and in a hide.
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I use pieces of an old stripey flannel sheet that were prevalent in the 70's and 80's, they soak up the oil enough that you do it once and you are good for a year of use.
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Hi all,
I bought a GDK trap last year, its works fine except the small spring that attaches a ratchet to the main frame (stops the arm from swinging about after clay been released) snapped in two. Both pieces are gone into the long grass. It was about 10cm long, but have no idea on exact proportions. I have contacted GDK, just waiting to hear back from them. Just thought if anyone knew off hand the spring number or type I could just go order a few for myself. It was hooked on other end. One to go into the frame, one into the round ratchet.
I have attached an image of the trap I have, and hopefully a red line where the small silver spring goes (spring goes underneath where I have marked).
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2 minutes ago, TIGHTCHOKE said:
You have you opinion and I have mine, I do not know your background and you do not know mine, suffice to say, I think he (the OP) should really have a long hard think about his future in the shooting world.
Fair enough.
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5 minutes ago, TIGHTCHOKE said:
Cut him some slack eh?
Perhaps he should have asked more questions and got himself more clued up, rather than destroying a rifle, his underpants and possibly killing himself.
Oh well nobody got hurt, let him have another go!
Firearms are rather unforgiving, if you don't know what you're doing, either ask or leave well alone!
Yes he should have. I think I made that point. But show me one person who hasnt made a mistake with a firearm and I'll show you a liar. It was a very serious situation and luckily he was unharmed. But to say a new shooter who hasn't been in the sport a wet week should not be involved anymore is unfair. By that rationale the shop should be closed down for negligence.
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Obviously mistakes were made here, but I think a little bit of understanding and sympathy to the OP wouldn't go astray. He is a new shooter, had the rifle a week and the shop have given him the wrong calibre. As a new shooter (as I am) you assume every one else knows more than you, and what you are being given is correct. I am not saying any further action should be taken against the shop, just think back to a time when you didn't know it all.... Cut him a bit of slack, he won't make the mistake again and hopefully the shop won't either, who I think bear much more responsibility.
To the OP : if some thing doesn't look or feel right, stop. HM2 and hmr are quite different in size, anytime you are unsure double and triple check. "Sure it will be fine" is not an attitude that works well with firearms! Best of luck.
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9 hours ago, Konor said:
Aigle Parcours iso 2 Siberia comfortable ,good grip, warm and slide off without pulling a hamstring
Another vote for Aigle Parcours iso. Like walking on clouds. And incredibly warm. Almost too much if walking any great distances.
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Don't have one, but watched a couple of YouTube videos as was thinking about one myself and they have all emphasised importance of the O ring and to put it on right. All Escorts have them
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JUst check that the problem isnt with the magazine. If you have a second magazine use that and see if you have the same problem. If so, probably a rough extractor. If not, it could be the magazine. Sometimes you just need to give it a firm push with your thumb as the spring is a bit stuck and can affect the bolt as you are extracting the spent shell. This was happening with me intermittently when I was using one particular magazine - the spring was in wrong way around.
Also try a few different types of ammo first before you send it back
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1 hour ago, Old Boggy said:
Side x side is the answer and Wabbitbosher is your man.
He might even have one in the perfect gauge i.e. 16 gauge.
OB
I live in Ireland, so Wabbitbosher won't be able to help unfortunately. Also 16ga are very very rare over here, not sure why. Very difficult to get 16 carts because of this.
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Going to do some research on guns that have been mentioned. Thanks for the advice.
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32 minutes ago, figgy said:
Benelli as they don't have gas valves in the forend. Not cheap but a good used M2 shouldn't break the bank.
The Benelli Raffaello looks good, I am guessing thats built on the same action as the M2, just has the wooden stock and fore-end. 2.9kg adjustable cast-off (which I would need). M2 seems to be the same weight as my Lanber at 3.2kg
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9 minutes ago, chrisp said:
Or maybe get a sling for your lanber ?
You can get slings made from webbing that slip over the barrels and stock so no need to drill holes for swivels
Thought about this, but the farm I am on is all hedging and trees, while some spots are better than others, birds and rabbits can be anywhere, I'd rather keep it in my hands
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Just now, figgy said:
Semi auto with a sling for rough shooting. A good one will do all you need and need not cost a lot.
Yes, I was thinking about that. Havent handled many semi autos, mainly Hatsan/Armsan types, they all felt a bit bulky around the fore-end, couldnt get my left hand comfortable around them. Any semi autos with a slimmer profile than those Turkish semi autos??
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Afternoon all,
I got my first shotgun a few months ago, a second hand Lanber in perfect condition. I am using it mainly for rough shooting around the farm, mainly pigeons and crows, with a bit of clay shooting out in the field too. I like my Lanber, the previous owner paid for an adjustable comb so after a bit of tinkering it fits well. Its a great all rounder from my limited experience.
My only complaint is it is the slightest bit too heavy at 7.2 pounds (3.25 kg) carrying around for more than a couple of hours.
I was just wondering what people use for rough shooting themselves, and what they think would be the perfect rough shooter? I read somewhere on the forum that an AyA no4 would be a great rough shooting gun. Just wanted to get some opinions!
Or is the simple answer just going to be: "Get a 20 bore you idiot!"
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On 14/11/2018 at 19:22, Seadog1408 said:
This is why I enjoy the forum, learn something new every day!!, so best to remove the moderator for storage.
that makes choosing a cabinet easier!
mike
I always take the mods off as I initially bought a small cabinet as I only had one rifle. Now with two both mods have to come off. I have some thick plastic slotted into the inside of the door and keep the mods and my mags there. Another way to save space and not have them chucked into the bottom of the safe. I have half moons cut into the plastic for the mods so the plastic bends around them and a bit of pine banged on underneath them so they have something to stand on.
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2 hours ago, moondoggy said:
Afraid you’ll get the Skoda eh?😂
Just the thought of putting my hand in the bowl and feeling those metallic keys.... The Horror!
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16 minutes ago, moondoggy said:
This thread is turning into a wife swapping party!😁
I wouldnt be dipping my hand into THAT bowl!
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Looks like the mother in laws Christmas pudding. And keys, the shiny things at the bottom are defintely keys.
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2 minutes ago, Gordon R said:
Glad about that. I just didn't want to see a decent looking gun spoiled.
You're dead right. There is a nice bit of wood underneath a thick dark lacquer. At some point in the future I may have a go at stripping it down and re-oiling.
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46 minutes ago, Gordon R said:
That is a very nice Lanber. Whilst the rubber slip on recoil pad will do the job, over a period of time, the colour of the stock will be affected. The covered up part will be darker than the rest, which would be a shame for a decent bit of wood.
Ah, well the reason for that is - as you can see in the first photo there was a thick rubber recoil pad. It was too long for me, I couldnt get my finger around the trigger comfortably. So I took it off and put on a cheap Tourbon slip and have been adjusting the inserts in it while practicing mounting to try and get the LOP right. It is only temporary, I will be getting a thin, recoil pad I think of some description. Around 10-12mm thick and non stick, not like the jacket magnet that was on it before!
2 hours ago, wymberley said:I'm sure that the nominal boring of your gun is precisely as the dealer told you. In addition to that you also have choke which is a performance and which may or most likely may not prove to be the same as the nominal boring. It's odds on that if you do get chance to pattern the gun (properly) this fact will start to make sense.
Thanks, this is great advice. Just need a calm, dry day now in Ireland for some patterning....
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On 11/10/2018 at 09:06, wymberley said:
Sensible. It might just be that as the gun is not new and as it also appears that it is no longer choked as per new, then the previous owner might have done the same thing and had it adjusted to suit his needs. He might even have been using fibre wads. All something that you'll never know. Don't be surprised if it actually shoots 1/4 by 1/2 or possibly even 1/4 by 3/4.
Well the dealer did gauge the choke at the time and said that it was 3/4 and a 1/2. He has a lot more knowledge than me, so that may well have been correct. Havent had a chance to pattern as it has been blowing a gale over here in Ireland. I did take it out today during high winds, more for a walk with the dog than anything. Long story short , got my first young woodie with a shotgun. My little terrier retrieved it after it fell in the next field. She got the legs and the heart as a reward.
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Thanks lads! For a guy just starting out I needed to hear that! I will head out and do a bit of patterning tomorrow and see what develops.
Fibre wad cartridges in gas semi auto
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Thats good - he seemed to be saying the fibre wads disintegrate and clog up the gas ports - I know gas semis are dirtier than say inertia systems such as Benelli, but had never heard this before. But as a newbie to all this - just wanted to get peoples views!
I know, thats why I was suprised at this. I often see the fibre wads on the ground and most look pretty intact, certainly they keep their shape for the most part.