Mullard83
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I got nothing through either, so it looks like you only get a notification of a winning bid. I bid on an Hw45 that I didn`t get.
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2 hours ago, Rookandrabbit said:
Thanks for submitting the link but just been looking into the legislation regarding Invasive Alien species and it states:
Releasing an accidentally restrained animal
If an animal has been accidentally caught, for example, it’s trapped in wire netting, you can release it. This is not considered intentional release.
So this is why they can release them I will let my friend know !!
Thanks for taking the time to find that out & share. I must admit I wasn`t aware of this part of legislation myself. 👍
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Just seen that. It states the squirrel was in a garden in Banstead Surrey. Wonder if BASC will release a statement condemning them 🤔 as the RSPCA, WJ etc are quick to jump on the shooting community at every opportunity & take legal action.
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13 hours ago, Oly said:
Glad to hear you bought one in the end and are enjoying it! Which version did you go for the timber or marsh?
I went for the one they had in stock at Cambridge Gun club wich was the 3.5" Elite with Optifade camo. To be honest I wasn`t too keen on the stock camo wich looks a bit like snake skin, but it has grown on me. After not being able to get parts, I decided it was time for a new semi auto. I don`t think I will ever part with my Remington as they are good semi auto`s. I tried Brownells, Chambers Gunmakers, then another 2 gun shops recommended to me from a gunsmith (who is hoping to make me a spare part if the search was fruitless) & even Raytrade who import Remington stuff, told me they are not expecting spares to arrive till the start of next year. I will be attending the 120 semi auto shoot at Northampton gun club on the 28th of this month & really wanted to take, what I hope will be a reliable semi auto.
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On 01/04/2020 at 11:22, Farmboy91 said:
I thought long and hard about a maxus, I handled a few and they did seem to fit well out of the box. I also like the fast loading system.
I did read of a few reliability issues but I suppose you get that with any gun. Be interesting to see how you get on 👍
A friend of mine has the first version & no problems at all & another has the second version wich has had the odd cycling issue. They are very good guns overall & I nearly bought one as I already have a Browning Cynergy O/U.
Instead I have now bought myself the Franchi Affinity Elite 3.5 & it performed flawlessly with 27g & 28g clay loads on it`s first outing.
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3 minutes ago, Walker570 said:
Totted up for you 3290
😳 Thank you. I rushed typing it as I heard the kettle boil lol. Oh well that was another female gone. I am still seeing plenty about elsewhere & within a few hundred yards of where this feeder is so hope they make their way over.
Dan.
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And another for me. Unfortunately this squirrel decided he would help himself to the feeder whilst I was sitting down for my lunch & had his last meal a .22 Eley wasp to the noggin
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Another one this morning for me.
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23 hours ago, Walker570 said:
Great rifle that Tx200 .... which model?
One more to add this afternoon.
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Tx200 Hunter carbine mk3 I think in .22
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Another just now off the same feeder. This blighter was quick up & down the feeder avoiding a large cock pheasant who wasn`t keen on sharing the same area. The air arms tx200 still doing the job.
Total 3258
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total this year from new feeder placement is 3x magpies. I will make sure I update this as/if tally increases.
I wish I was allowed to trap here as well,as there is a massive amount of rooks.
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Total squirrels shot so far by me this year, since relocating the bird feeder in range of my office window is 8
Total now 3232. Also have a vid on my phone of a young buzzard swooping down & mantling over one I shot off the feeder. May have to upload it if anyone is interested.
Dan
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20 hours ago, Walker570 said:
Have you added these on the vermin list. I don't remember seeing them there
click on Other shooting and then on pest control then choose species
No I hadn`t done that, but will do it now. Thanks for the heads up 👍
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3 hours ago, TIGHTCHOKE said:
I have always found the Kelly Kettle base with a grill over it is far too close to the heat.
Consequently I cook over the chimney which provides more hot water and is further away from the fire..
Only other addition was a whistled stopper, to make me aware of the boiling water and to keep the bits out.
Mine came with a whistling stopper/cover when I bought it from knebworth country fair some years ago. Like yourself if cooking I use the pan on top of the chimney. I was thinking of getting something similar to jetboil for when out fowling.
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I have got the Kelly kettle too wich I take camping. The kids love gathering twigs etc for it & I have the push fit x section to fit the top on with a pan to cook with, although mainly use a foldable bbq grill for cooking.
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Not sure if I had added to this group before. I have now taken 8 squirrels, 4 magpies & 3 jays from the feeder at work. We seem to have a lot of magpies & a good number of jays too. Normally I would leave the jays but seeing as quite a few were being spotted I was asked to curb a few of them too. I`m sure the songbirds, as well as the great number of lesser & greater spotted woodpeckers we have here will be pleased. Also we seem to have a couple of pairs of wild English partridge about too.
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Replied to your PM 👍
Dan
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As above wondering if anyone has or knows of one of these parts spare ? Chambers list the part as N/A & Brownells uk don`t have them either.
Thanks,
Daniel.
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41 minutes ago, Oly said:
That must be old 3" stock that's now been superceded...presumably as Franchi thought the 3.5" does everything the 3" does and more.
I've not had any loading issues with the Franchi, it's much easier/nicer than my Beretta Urika. Felt recoil is marginally more, a 28gm in the Franchi may have a similar recoil to a 32gm in the Urika.
Benelli stocks are totally different to the Franchi. The Benelli's are generally shorter for a start. Plus the dimensions of the Franchi is entirely adjustable via shims and butt pad length anyway.
I was more interested in seeing what an inertia shotgun felt like compared to a gas operated one. How about the loading ? I see they are known for pinching your loading digits a bit and there are youtube vids showing how to load either by holding your thumb at 90 degrees to loading angle or by pushing up the loading ramp & feeding the cartridge in that way.
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On 29/10/2021 at 20:30, Oly said:
There's no Elite option in wood available in the UK. There's no Elite version in 3in chambers either - the Elites are all 3.5in.
The cheaper the Affinity 1 or Affinity 3 have 3in chambers - no cerakote or oversized knobs and whistles though!
The range thats available in the UK is here https://www.gmk.co.uk/browse/franchi/shotguns/semi-auto
Like I say, my 3.5in appears to do everything a 3in does and more, so it was a no brainer for me.
I haven`t seen one with wood, however this is adverstised as an elite 3" chamber https://www.guntrader.uk/guns/shotguns/franchi/semi-auto/12-gauge/affinity-elite-3-camo-210625104205003 I wasn`t allowed to try the new franchi 3.5 elite at Cambridge gun club as it was a new gun, but did try a very similar Benelli on the clays there for a comparison. I noted the loading ramp was slightly different on the Franchi, compared to the Benelli wich cycled everything bar the 21g loads. I found the loading ramp slightly pinched my thumb whilst inserting cartridges into the mag wich was also noted on a review of another Franchi shotgun. Does yours do/feel the same ? As it was uncomfortable compared to my Remington 1100. Felt recoil was more noticeable, as to be expected compared to a gas operated semi auto. I did like the feel of the slimmer forend on the Benelli & shot well with it.
I`m now unsure wether to stick with my Remington & get it looked over, or try a Browning Maxus again. I have two friends with Browning Maxus semi autos who both love them. First friend has the first model & has been fault free. Second friend who shot the Northampton 120 bird semi auto comp with me had the odd cycling issue & had one live round that did stick & had trouble releasing the bolt.
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21 hours ago, Oly said:
With the Elite its only the below presently.
Cobalt cerakote with OPTIFADE™ Timber Camo stock and forend.
- Bronze cerakote with OPTIFADE™ Marsh Camo stock and forend.
I prefer the timber so went with that. I looks better in real life to be honest.
In the US there's wood options and black I seem to recall. Not sure if they'll ever get to us. After buying mine a few weeks ago I was told that the RRP is going up £300 soon!
So are you saying there is a wood option for the elite for uk market or did you get pay extra to get wood ? I see they are retailing about £875 at the moment on guntrader & I would go with the 3" chamber. Think I need to go buy one quick if the price is going to go up.
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11 hours ago, Oly said:
Some pics
I like the look of the cerakoted action & barrels, but the stock pattern sort of reminds me of a snake skin type look. Are there other stock colour options do you know ?
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1 hour ago, Realale said:
Affinity Elite. Normally use any 28-32 g
I have been thinking about one of these for a while too. Please put up some pics and your thoughts on it if you would be so kind as it may make my mind up on getting one.
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14 minutes ago, mgsontour said:
But, maybe you can kill longer range crows as they are pretty clever and usually stay at distance!
May I ask which gun you are looking at and as above what is your go to cartridge?
Interested in gun type too. I`m guessing something like franchi affinity ?
Lee Enfield no.4 .410
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if this had been the earlier version with the flush barrel (no.1 ?) I would have snapped this up. good luck with the sale I`m sure this won`t be here long.