[Rough shooting opportunity]

Thanks @devon fowler, a great day out as you said and a pleasure to meet you all. Days like this with like minded people (and thankfully no rain) are what this sport is all about.

I was honestly delighted to be able to work Percy and to bag a pheasant was a bonus. Now to remind him he's a retriever too......

Cheers

 

[Welsh Gov Consultation on Driven Game Shooting]

Done 👍

[sloe gin]

On 13/11/2022 at 16:07, Cranfield said:

I know a few members make their own sloe gin, I have been fortune enough to get my hands on some over the years.
However, I am now looking for recommendations for "shop bought" sloe gin.
There seems to be quite a few options out there, but can anyone vouch for something that tastes like the "real thing" ?
 

I had a bottle of sipsmith sloe gin this year as a treat - went down very well 

 

The Plymouth gin one is alright if you see it too 

[12g Shotgun Cartridges For Sale]

Pleasure - you too! Keep in touch.

Cheers

Pleasure - you too! Keep in touch.

Cheers

[12g Shotgun Cartridges For Sale]

Sold pending the usual 

[12g Shotgun Cartridges For Sale]

Plastic Wad
59 Kent Velocity 28g 7.5 - 70mm
21 SMINI 28g 7.5 - 67mm
15 D&J 32g 6 - 67.5mm

Fibre Wad
86 Clever Mirage 30g 6 - 67mm

£35 for the lot collected from Wiveliscombe, Somerset. 

 

 

[Lead cartridges. Game and heavy goose/fox]

PM inbound for the 5's&6's 

[Infac S3 Gun Cabinet]

Sold pending collection 

[Infac S3 Gun Cabinet]

PM Replied to

[Infac S3 Gun Cabinet]

Used 3 gun cabinet for sale. Two keys. Works fine - have upgraded to a larger cabinet. 

Some marks and scuffs, and two additional fixing holes drilled in back.

£40 collected from Wiveliscombe.

Thanks 

[T.WILD SXS 30"]

Hi,

What's the length of pull please & do the barrel's show any pitting?

Also would you rfd at buyers cost? 

Cheers

 

[Invector+ choke - half (mod) - flush fit]

Sorted - many thanks

[New Firing Pin - southwest]

4 hours ago, vmaxphil said:

UK gun repairs very good reputation, sorted my dt10 out highly recommended 👍

Thanks - good to hear!

[New Firing Pin - southwest]

Hi All,

Has anyone used UK Gun repairs for this or any other recommendations in the area? 

Its for a c.1980 Spanish (gunmark) sxs. 

Cheers 

Clays&Game

[Invector+ choke - half (mod) - flush fit]

As described, looking for an Invector + flush fit, modified/half choke.

No extended ones please

Thanks

[English Leather Hand Guards 12/20]

PM sent re: brown 12 bore one 

[Little mark on inside of barrel]

1 hour ago, mgsontour said:

I think it 'might' have been there the last time I used/cleaned it when I looked down the barrels but never thought much of it but It's deffo not moving so will fire some more and see if it goes.

Just out of interest, my Webley & Scott cleaning kit was my Xmas pressie in 1976 which comprises of 2 wooden sticks, a brass looking wire and lambswool very well used attachments along with a couple of rags and a seagull feather. . . . . maybe I might have to invest in something more modern as my 3rd can of Napier gun oil is about empty?

How would I tell?

Try using a Payne Galway brush on the end of your rods with the Phillips bore cleaner sprayed and left on for 30 mins. Should clear it and worth having for your cleaning kit!

The brass brushes wear down over time and don't make contact as well as when new.....sounds like yours have cleaned their fair share of barrels!

[Instant boiling water tap]

Not sure on the new 4-in-1 taps, but we installed a Caple 3-in-1 tap into my mums house when it was renovated 10 years ago it's been great. Still working well with minimal maintenance to date (touch wood).

No one has hurt themselves so far, but I agree if you have little ones (and their friends) using it unsupervised then I might be cautious about it as the water comes out boiling after a second or two max.

 

 

[Maze food bowls?]

1 hour ago, Rob85 said:

The suggestion about chucking it across the patio....im on the point of renaming her Henry after the hoover as it is!! The slightest crumb on the floor disappears in a fraction of a second!

I had heard labs were greedy so I'm starting her steadiness off at dinner time making her wait now before being allowed into her bowl. I think I might give one of them weird bowls a go and see what happens, who knows it might be entertaining to watch 😄

We’ve got a lab and use those bowls and they’re helpful! They still try to go full tilt but the bowl has definitely slowed him down.

[SXS and standard steel]

9 hours ago, andrew f said:

I've found these boggy not sure eid there standard or the HP steel https://www.justcartridges.com/product/supreme-steel-16ga-2/

 

9 hours ago, Old Boggy said:

Andrew,

Many thanks for that, but they seem to be HP steel if that`s what `Supreme` means. 

I will make enquiries to Just cartridges,

Thanks,

OB

 

7 hours ago, London Best said:

Followed the link and they are in 65mm cases, so likely standard steel.

They are standard steel

See below image from the Lyvale Catalogue of their non-toxic offerings (though note they are plastic wad)

 

[12g Shotgun Cartridges - Game]

 

40 minutes ago, marsh man said:

Good buy but sadly to far and I guess to far for T C . GOOD LUCK with the sale

Thanks! 

38 minutes ago, TIGHTCHOKE said:

Certainly too far, and where would I put them?  

I'm sure you could find room...

35 minutes ago, Lever357 said:

I would love a box of those for my collection - but too far!!!!

Nice place to visit in the autumn..  

[12g Shotgun Cartridges - Game]

240 x Clever Mirage Game - High Pheasant shotgun cartridges. 

30g 6 shot fiber wad. Case length 67mm

Located East Cornwall

Purchased this year - going to be surplus to requirements. Stored inside house. 

£75

Face to face only / must see shotgun certificate. Can meet around central or east Cornwall.

[Users of matched pairs]

9 minutes ago, button said:

That's a great find

I have been looking for just the one for ages and have found nothing but the odd very well used one!

I was almost there until my daughter smashed my phone and list the contact details of a guy selling one!

Are they self openers?

Argh that's so irritating! 

They are - but I think it's more assisted opener than true self opener. They're nice to use though if you need to reload quickly. 

Yeah I hadn't planned to buy a pair but then they came along it was just right place right time. And 27 inch barrels don't seem to be that popular so there are bargains to be had if you can find them!

[Users of matched pairs]

Just now, button said:

If you don't mind me asking what kind did you buy?

Not at all - a pair of Gold Sables. I'd been wanting a nice sidelock for a while, as I like shooting with a sxs, and when these came along I got two for the price of one (at least in my mind 😂)

[Users of matched pairs]

I have a matched pair that I bought at auction recently - no one else bid and my bid was a bit speculative so not sure what the market is like. I have no intention of shooting them on double gun days - I'm using the more worn of the two for rough shooting & clays whilst I'll save the other for the occasional driven day. Just like the idea of being able to pick up a spare gun and not have to change anything. 

Not sure on steel shot issue - these are 1/4 & 1/2 so no issues with standard steel. Apparently the gentleman selling them was giving up shooting (he had another very nice pair in the same auction).