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Windswept

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  1. If in any doubt it's always worth reading the firearms guidance. Look at 12.18 https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/firearms-law-guidance-to-the-police-2012/guide-on-firearms-licensing-law-accessible-version#chapter-12-good-reason-to-possess-a-firearm Edit to add, I would expect the phrase on you cert to say "vermin including fox" (see appendix 3), so you may wish to confirm with your licensing dept as suggested.
  2. A quick flick through my Lymans manual (so US data) and it is a bit mixed. Very roughly, low recoil 7/8 oz loads are around 6,000 - 7,000 PSI, 1 oz loads 7,000 - 10,000 PSI and heavy field loads 9,000 - 11,000 + PSI. The Hodgdon's web site lists pressures if you want to have a look.
  3. I don't think it needs a survey to capture some of the obvious problems. As it says, we are entering the 5th year (of a 5 year transition?) and a quick look at Just Cartridges shows there are no .410 non-lead cartridges in stock and the only out of stock offering is over £42 a box. I have filled it in but it seems more aimed at game shooting.
  4. There an old thread about a Cheddite cart but these are the ones I've seen advertised for sale - https://www.bornaghi.it/natural/silenziata-24 For sale here: https://newavon-arms.co.uk/shop/shotgun-cartridges/bornaghi-410-no-7-1-2-silenziata/ A bit of a search shows Malmo Guns list the Cheddites https://www.malmoguns.com/cheddite-cartridges/
  5. How old are you? 😉 You can indeed get 23/24 gram 3" .410 cartridges. There's some old threads on here suggesting some may have short cork wads to gain some room. I think with my home loads I could get 21g of 7.5 shot in.
  6. I've used both in my modded Baikal. I also use normal cartridges as I don't need it to be super quiet. The Lyalvale are only available in 5 shot and the Eley in 6 if that matters. The Lyalvale did use a plastic obturator, I don't know if it still does, but I've not had any problems with them.
  7. Looks more like an old clouded funnel to me, Clitocybe nebularis, and not an oyster mushroom of any sort. Oysters would normally grow direct from a tree, stump or fallen wood.
  8. What tree, or type of log, was it growing on? Do you have a pic of the underside.
  9. Check on their site: https://aspenfuel.co.uk/where-to-buy/ Stihl do make something similar, Moto4Plus. If you're making a special trip it is worth checking they have it in stock as not all dealers stock the plain fuel.
  10. Windswept

    PENKNIVES

    I think you would be breaking the law now that you have to get age verification.
  11. Windswept

    PENKNIVES

    You can't send a pen knife from the Post Office. From the Post Office Site: "Bladed articles and bladed products as defined by the Offensive Weapons Act 2019, including but not limited to, any knife (including a folding pocket knife), any knife blade, cutlery knife, scissors with sharp edges or points and sporting equipment with a blade. UK – can't be sent via a Post Office counter. Go to Royal Mail's website for details on how items can be sent. Prohibited from all Parcelforce Worldwide services" You can send them via the Royal Mail. From the RM site: Bladed items (Bladed Articles and Bladed Products as defined by Offensive Weapons Act 2019) (Bladed Articles and Bladed Products as defined by Offensive Weapons Act 2019) including, but not limited to, any knife (including a folding pocket knife), any knife blade, cutlery knife, scissors with sharp edges or points, sporting equipment with a blade, tools with a blade, replica and antique knives including those used for re-enactment purposes, handmade and bespoke knives, cut-throat razors, open razors where the blade is exposed, any axe, any sword, and any other article which has a blade. Excludes knives prohibited under UK law - see Weapons. Note: it is the senders’ responsibility to ensure they compliant with the relevant legislation, further guidance at legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2019/17/contents/enacted International - Not allowed in the mail UK - Allowed in the mail, with product restrictions and packaging guidelines These items may only be sent using the Royal Mail Tracked Age Verification service (this service is only available through Royal Mail Click & Drop Package appropriately so items present no risk to employees, other postal items or recipients. Wrap heavy cardboard around sharp edges and points, strong enough to ensure that the contents do not pierce the outer packaging. Wrap each item with cushioning material and place in a suitable outer container such as a padded envelope. The sender's name and return address must be clearly visible on the outer packaging. Marked to clearly indicate a bladed item is enclosed
  12. Great photo. We've had a pair of adults and a couple of broods of 'hatches in the garden this year. Lovely birds to see and hear about the place.
  13. 12g buckshot is still used a fair bit in PSG and can still be bought on a SGC (or FAC).
  14. Apart from slugs, what else would be FAC only in a 12g?
  15. They wouldnt be listed as they are not listed on a SGC. I'm just wondering if you would have problems buying with your FAC if it's not conditioned correctly. Do you have it condition for PSG, live quarry or clays?
  16. It can dependant on what model 10/22 it is. Mine, with a target barrel, will shoot all sorts of subsonic without problems and is as accurate as a bolt action. I've seen others that are fussy and less accurate and some poorly made new rifles.
  17. As has been said you don't need either. A FAC will cover you anyway, there's plenty of people who shoot practical shotgun and only own a FAC and show that when buying shotgun carts. They then hold shotgun carts without a SGC. You may get the odd problem in some shops.
  18. Do you mean the catkins are bigger than normal? There's loads of young catkins round here on the hazel but I wouldn't expect them to open until spring. It has been a funny year though, quite a few of our apple trees produced a flush of flowers in late summer.
  19. I was just looking at them but they use the Three network and not EE. Just thought it was worth mentioning as we can't get any reception on Three but EE is ok. https://www.idmobile.co.uk/help-and-advice/coverage
  20. I think the article should mention that component parts can be hard to get hold of which causes problems if you need to follow a recipe exactly. I'll second the request for small bore loading tips, especially steel / TSS in a .410 where there's no European wad available (that I know of) and the US wads have not been in stock for ages.
  21. There may be other benefits of downsizing, such as reduced council tax, insurance etc but the many older people don't want to move. This might be a helpful guide for your friend: https://www.which.co.uk/money/pensions-and-retirement/you-re-retired/what-is-equity-release-aWHbh3k7xmWk
  22. There's a couple using Viht powders on page 20 here: http://www.gualandi.it/en/tables.html I've not tried them but they may be of help?
  23. They still claim they are a "wholly owned subsidiary of BT Group" (See https://www.openreach.com/about/our-company ). I don't know all the ins an outs but have previously found getting your phone and internet direct from another BT company can help with resolving problems. Having said that you may be able to go direct to Openreach, worth the OP trying that.
  24. Most lines are owned and operated by Openreach, which is owned by BT. You're meant to raise problems with your provider, e.g. Sky, and they can test your line and report any problems to Openreach. Sadly, some providers arent good at this, I've sorted a problem for someone where the provider tested their line and declared everything is fine. I checked the property and the phone line was cut in half so I managed to go direct to Openreach to fix the problem.
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