butchdickason

Help, anyone know where I can buy,beg or steal a spring for my old Franchi Auto :*)

:yp: Thanks to Brian and the lads from Pigeon Watch for turning out on such a miserable wet day. We had 212 guns shoot on the day which is quite a result considering the weather, the sum going to the hospice after deduction of expenditure is just under £4000.

Can anyone tell me where I can get a magazine tube spring for my old Franchi Hunter L/R Auto, I have tried all my local gun shops and the internet without success. Old or new spring all the same, I just want to be able to use the gun again. Pete. Pete i have removed your phone number for your own benefit. Anyone who can help with the gun spares either answer on this thread or PM the author direct. Ernyha

SKB 20 Sporter fixed choke OU, little use and in good nick. I want a straight swap for a 12 Auto for pigeon shooting. I am in Hampshire. Tel 07836795633 or email butchdickason@aol.com Pete.

Used the method described when needed overhead cover and it works well, I have the second pair of poles about a 2 ft back to allow for overhead shots. Pete.

A Posh chap moved into the Big House next to the farm where the lads had permission to shoot woodies etc. A high woodie was shot and fell dead as a dodo on the posh chaps lawn where he is sitting. The shooter climbs the fence and walks to where the bird is laying, the posh chap states ' the bird is mine, it's on my land. The shooter says to the posh chap, you are new to this area and don't know the country ways, we always settle this sort of dispute with the three kick rule. Not wanting to appear ignorant he says he does know the rule and is quite happy to settle the argument over the ownership of the woodie that way. The shooter says that the person who shot the bird always gets to go first and the posh chap agrees. The first kick catches the posh chap hard in the goolies and he goes down as if pole axed, the second kick to the stomach takes all the wind out of him, the third kick nearly takes his nose off. He lays on the ground for several minuites, then manages to get to his feet, right he says it's my go now. Shooter as he walks away, you have the woodie mate.

I can do some pics if required, what email address to send to. Pete.

The Model is SKB 500 Sporting. It is fixed choke 1/4/ and 1/2. It has not had a lot of use and is in good condition. Price £300. I live in Hampshire if you want to have a look at it. Any other info give me a call on 07836795633. I will swap the SKB for a 20 or 12 Auto. Pete.

The shoot is in aid of St Michaels Hospice.Basingstoke, last year the event raised over £5.500. The entry fee is £25 for the 100 bird sporting shoot which incorporates a four man team simulated pheasant drive, an auto flurry team stand etc. There is also a pool shoot. The event starts at 10.30 - 4P.M. It is entry on the day, single guns or teams, all are most welcome. Refreshments available on site. Elvetham Estate is located just off the A30 between Hartley Wintney and Blackbush Airport and will be signposted on the day. I shot this event last year and it is a brilliant well organised fun event with prizes for Top Gun, Four Man Flurry Team and a Junior team prize. If you need any info give me a ring on 07836795733. or email butchdickason@aol.com. Forgot to say Carteridges are available at the shoot and it is a Fibre Wad day. Pete.

Try Power Wings. Tel 01252842889, sure they can help

I have a 687 EL I bought new in 1987, they are superb guns, mine has never given me a problem and is still in brilliant condition.

I need the magazine spring and collar for my Auto, new or second hand. Can any one help? Desperate. Name your price. :<