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Hi guys, I am part of a small self managed rough shoot in Henly-in-Arden. We have 2 possibly 3 guns available for next season. We have a few work parties in the off season to manage the land and prepare for the new birds so willingness to help out is appreciated but not required. We also have access to the land all year round for vermin shooting. Roughly 300 acres. You would also be expected to help with the feeding and topping up feeders in certain areas throughout the year once the birds are in place. Unless you pay for gun only. We normally put down 100 ducks and 100-150 pheasant each year and shoot 10 days through the season. Of which we have 6-7 self driven/beaten drives a day. Our bags are anywhere from 2 to 20 birds so not huge but fun. We are also located in the middle of 3 other surrounding large shoots so often get a-lot of spill over. Ideally you would also have a dog to assist with the beating. We are a nice mixed bunch of guys that enjoy being out on the farm. The price for a gun and assisting with work parties and feeding is £400. The price for just a gun with no work parties or feeding is £500. Let me know if your interested at all. We are also looking for beaters or people with dogs. Our shoot is also ideal for training your dog as we are all relaxed and would be grateful for having the dog with us. Thanks Nick.

Like the look of the William Powell sovereign Does any one own one or shot one ? how do you rate it ?

I have purchased a lovely wooden stocked Beretta A300 Outlander. I want to extend the stock by 1/2 inch or 12.5mm. Beretta sell nice neat Stock Extenders - one for Field guns and one for Sporting guns. They are neat, easy to fit, inexpensive spacers. The problem is that I can’t find anywhere on the net which is appropriate for my A300 Outlander. Understand that the profile and length of each is different but Beretta don’t publish the dimensions! Any ideas to save me buying one of each?

Hi all, this is my first post on the forum. I currently shoot a semi auto on clays but would love to go back to a over and under. I only want to spend around £500 on a over and under 12 bore. Ive been reading up on ATA's and can't find a bad review online. However, I have noticed theres not many available second hand and wondered what their longevity is like. I can't tell if its a good thing or not that theres not many available that are used. Anyone got one or any experiences they can share? Any recommendations on anything better for the money? Thanks all!!

Hi all, Just wondering if anyone has ever used the services of Kent Gunsmiths in Faversham. Ive just brought a secondhand Hatsan Escort Gen 1, I believe anyway. I think it’s well overdue a bit or tlc (even for a semi auto) and most probably some replacement parts. They are within an hours drive of me and website looks promising. Any thoughts? Also without sounding stupid. I belive it is chambered for 3” carts as it’s got 12x76 stamped on the barrel along with steel shot. Am I correct? Cheers Adam

Hi all, i'm new to the forum so hope i'm posting in the right area. Got a question maybe someone can help answer on here. I moved to live on a narrowboat last year, changed SGC to new authority (Northants) and FEO has said cabinet on a boat is no issue. I am on a secure mooring, just looking for some enlightenment on how to secure cabinet in the boat. I've heard of a few ways it could be done but does anyone on here have practical experience on the matter? Looking for the easiest way ideally, under the bed out of sight. Thank you and any suggestions are appreciated. Rob

I have just received my shotgun cert and have been advised to try a few different guns prior to buying one. I would like to spend around £750 on my first gun maybe a bit more if I need to. Does anyone know a club that would provide lessons with a few different guns. I have been looking at guns and think that either a Beretta 686 or a Browning 425 or 525 with 29" or 30" barrels. I want to shoot clay mainly but would also like to go out with friends rough shooting. I am in the South Wales area.

Good evening guys! I am a sucker for Side by Sides, I don't know whether it makes me look classy or whether its the feel of the gun when I am shooting. I have owned a Ugartechea Model 30 in 12 bore for a number of months now and I am in two minds about the purchase of another. either an English Side by Side or a Hammer gun. I think it's the lovely exposed hammers which is drawing me to the idea of a Hammer Gun, or the rich history of owning a piece of fading English engineering and shooting history. What are your views chaps? What should I look for in English Side By Sides and Hammer Guns? Cheers.

Now that I have my FAC, I need to decide on what exact guns I'm going to be on the lookout for. Always great to hear some suggestions Heres what guns are on the ticket: .22LR LB Pistol .38/357 LB Revolver .38/357 Lever Action Rifle .22LR Semi Auto Rifle 12 Bore Pump (Already decided on Mossberg 590...for now)

I've decided to give up shooting so everything must go. I would prefer local pick up (from Herne Bay, Kent) but postage can be arranged and at the buyers cost. There;s quite a bit to go so please PM me if you want stuff, add questions to the thread. Right here goes; 25 FUD Duck decoy's, a mixture of mallard and widgeon (both sexes). all weights, lines, and carry hooks. un-used, as new. £65 12 Pigeon decoy's with poles. neoprene shell design. £15 Camo ''Shot box'' storage case. never left the house. £25 12G cartridge belts (£5 each) / game bag £10 / Cartridge bags (£8 each) / 100L rucksack £15 folding saw £3 / Original Buck hunting Knife £12 / stock cart holder £3 / Teal whistle £3 / Duck commander ''Uncle Si'' call £15 (un-used) / Acme mallard call £5 / Acme crow call £3 Buffalo River gun slips (£10 each) / DPM camo net, unused, approx 5M x 3M £15 / Camo sheet approx 2M x 1.5M £5 Hide Poles (un-used) £15. Seat £5 Cartridges: 50 Eley Lightning steel 3's / 30 Gamebore mammoth 3's / 30 Gamebore mammoth 4's / 30 Gamebore Mammoth super mag BB's - whole lot £50 Highlander waterproof DPM trousers and jacket XL £10 / 3D leaf suit jacket and trousers XL £15 Stormkloth Realtree hardwoods waterproof / fleece lined trousers (very nice in the cold) £10 / brand new neoprene waders XL £35 Stormkloth Moleskin green shooting jacket, worn once XL £20 / StormKloth Realtree shoftshell waterproof / fleece lined jacket XL £15 Waterproof smock style DPM pattern jacket, very comfortable, little use XL £20 / Jack Pike Grasslands jacket Never used L £40 Various hats, head overs, gloves, gaiters (new), ect, ect, £25 the lot. I also have some guns for sale which will be listed on the other section. However I have 2 I would like to give away. A .410 bolt action and a 9mm bolt action garden gun with a box of carts. Both guns haven't been used for a long time so need oiling, ect. I would like these to go to a young shooter, first gun, getting into the sport, so they don't need to spend there pocket money on something new. Any Q's please ask, I will consider selling in bulk for an offer. Col.

1 No. Cylinder 0" 1 No. Skeet 5" 1 No. Improved Cylinder 10" 1 No. Lt Modified 15" All four for £110 to include box or £30 each The Cylinder has not been used since bought new. The Skeet, Improved Cylinder and Light Modified have been used twice only since bought new. The gun they were bought for has been sold and are therefore surplus to requirements. These were bought for £50 each two years ago. They are for all intents and purposes new. Attached Images

For sale: 7 Pure Gold Chokes: 1 No. Cylinder 0 2 No. Skeet 5 1 No. Improved Cylinder 10 2 No. Lt Modified 15 1 No. Improved Modified 25 The Cylinder and Improved Modified have not been used since bought new. The Skeet, Improved Cylinder and Light Modified have been used twice only since bought new. The gun they were bought for has been sold and are therefore surplus to requirements. These were bought for £50 each two years ago. Selling for £30 each to include postage or £190 for all seven to include box. They are for all intents and purposes new.

Just joined PW so here is my first post; Looking at getting a semi auto as I branch out into wildfowling, for geese /duck, clay practise and maybe later get into pigeons. Basically after a large amount or research from magazine articles and user forums I have narrowed it don't to 2 guns: benelli Vinci and the super vinci. On the face of it these guns differ only by the the latter having a 3.5" chamber (which I won't really need, I think). The reality, from my reading of forums, is that many users have had issues with the tigger guard on the vinci ( a sweep back design hitting users middle fingers) the super Vinci was altered to address this issue. I have shoulder the Vinci and without being able to fire it I am unable to say if this biting finger issue would effect me (although I can see how it has effected others). I cannot find a super Vinci locally to shoulder, let alone shoot. So my question is to those that have experience of both or either of these models; what are the pros and cons of them in regards to the functions I hope to put the gun to. And Specifically their ability to handle lighter loads I.e 2 3/4", 28g? Many thank, and btw I'm impressed with PW with its large volume of technical data on cartridges for game.

Right this is a biggy. I have a shotgun licence and currently studying at University. It has come to my attention that I will be able to go to the states late next year. Now, what experience have people had taking guns out of the country? I will obviously be going to the USA, and am wanting to take my shotguns. I've been told it's very possible but can just be a mess on. Whats the process and what would I require? Also, are you able to take cartridges along with the guns for when you arrive in the country? Thanks

Hi im looking at upgrading my browning medalist to a bettinsoli diamondline and i was wondering if the bettinsoli diamondline will last a long time and should i see any trouble with the diamondline. I've had a look at some reviews but they all seem to be mixed some saying that there very good and others saying that its not worth it, i will mostly be shooting clays and game birds. thanks for you help.

For sale rifle cabinet for sale £70 pick up only. 3 gun cabinet with ammo save. All sets of keys see photos.

Morning Chaps, This is probably a question for the older guys here, but any opinions and thoughts will be welcome. I passed my DSC1 yesterday which is a significant chunk of progress on my way to a deerstalking career about which I'm very happy - my FAC application will be going in this week or next. The one small "fly in the ointment" is that my Mrs sees rifles as somewhat more dangerous than shotguns and is particularly concerned, given that she's 18-19 weeks pregnant with our first child, about all the issues surrounding having guns (rifles and shotguns) and children in the same house. The maternal force is strong in this one etc... I'm therefore here to ask for advice on the subject and it would be great to hear any experiences you have, but - as I'm the first person in four generations in my family to hunt / shoot - it would be particularly helpful if any of you could offer some guidance in the following areas: General security issues - we can of course take maximum precautions in addition to those required legally (i.e. combination trigger locks, bolts removed from semis / rifles, O/U's stored in pieces in separate cabinets, ammunition locked up - are there others?) but how does anyone suggest that we achieve a general "warning away" from guns / equipment? Related to the above, I'm not of the opinion that we should be hiding it all away as though it were shameful, because like the alcohol cupboard or granny's cigarettes, kids will be most curious about what they're not allowed to see - but I realise that at the same time you have to protect them when they're too young to understand gun safety etc. How to deal with the times when the kids are playing in the garden and you need to drag a bleeding, gutted Fallow carcass past them into the garage? Or when you've got ten pigeons to breast and they've been out too long already? At what point do you start them off on the "if we eat meat, we have to kill it (but that's ok)" story and how do you progress it without either disturbing them at too young an age or leaving them hopelessly naïve until too late and accidentally sending them off into vegetarianism because the shock is too great for them when they finally work it out? How do you deal with the "my daddy's got a gun and he'll shoot you" barb in the playground without armed police turning up to seize your guns and other parents ostracising you? Do you just have to hide it from the child so they can't do that, or tell them and explain why they can't say those things? How do you deal with - God forbid - the suicidally depressive teenager, in love for the first time and looking for a gun because they're unable to deal with it properly? This isn't hugely urgent - the child is due in January - but since I'm about to go further down the deer stalking road, I need to address my Mrs's concerns now so that she can carry on being supportive (which she has so far - and I've appreciated that, in case she's reading this) rather than worried for the safety of our children and our relationships with friends / teachers / etc. Thanks (on behalf of us both) for any advice you can offer, Adam.

Hi I am in the middle of getting all the paper work together for applying for my FAC and have a couple of question I'm hoping someone could help me with: The use of the rifles I am applying for is general pest control rabbits and foxes I am applying for a .17 HMR and a .22 LR, are these 2 guns sufficient or is it worth applying for a bigger rifle also like a .22 250, .220 swift or .223? And what amount of ammo should I apply for each calibre? Do I have to state expanding ammo or because its vermin control is that standard? Do I write moderators in a separate box on the forms to apply for them as well? I have also applied for a FAC 12g as well, is this easily granted or not worth the hassle. Any help appreciated and I am also based in Cardiff whiling to travel if anyone would like or needs a buddy when out shooting as I would like to gain more experience. Thanks

Hi i am looking for a cheap gun cabinet for my mate around county Durham area thanks Matty

Hi! Just to let you guys know now there is a group on Facebook for the shooting/fishing comunity in the Fens. The group aim is to get together people with the same passion, exchange of ideeas , buy , sell or swap equipment or just to have a laugh Join us : Fenland Shooting/Fishing Club!

Not sure if this is in the right section: Hi all, I am looking at buying my first semi auto, I've decided I want a beretta because I have a 682 gold e now and have read nearly all good reviews about beretta's. I would like some opinions on whether to go for a new Beretta a300 outlander or a s/h al391 at a similar price to the new gun. I would use the gun as a hide gun, and a just a general gun for most things. Does anyone have the outlander and if they get on with it or whether the al391 is a much better gun? Thanks

To be specific Google are banning Adwords Adverts and Shopping listings of all types of Guns and Parts enforced from February 13th, see their new regs: Guns - Google doesn't allow the promotion of guns, such as pistols, rifles, BB guns, sporting guns, air guns, and blow guns. Gun parts or hardware - Google doesn't allow the promotion of gun parts or hardware, such as clips, magazines, receivers, stocks, barrels, buttplates, grips, mount, forends, handguards, gun springs, and gun triggers. Ammunition - Google doesn't allow the promotion of ammunition, such as blank ammunition, high capacity magazines (that can hold more than 10 rounds), silencers, and converters. http://support.googl... ... er=2731539 Nice of them to give us traders a couple of days notice It's death by a thousand cuts for us purveyors of shooting bits This just after the potential Royal Mail post ban (still in consultation) and now this. Which is a big thing from an online sales point of view. The *****

Due to the person not doing his home work this item is back up for sale. LEE LOAD-MASTER A massive press with advanced features. The ram is 1 3/4 inches in diameter. Stroke and clearance sufficient for the largest magnum rifle cases. Features and Product Information from Lee Precision: Loads rifle and pistol rounds with equal ease. Load progressively or singly without spilled powder or components. Five stations so you can Factory Crimp and post size. Accepts all popular brands of dies (7/8 x 14) Automatic indexing with a wedge lock mechanism that will actually hold a ton. Positive and foolproof priming system that is easy and fast to fill. Removable turrets. Change calibers in seconds. Loaded round ejector and case catcher. Quick change shell plate. No tools required. Grease and oil fittings along with hard chrome plated ram insure a lifetime of service for even the commercial reloader. Easy to empty primer catcher guaranteed to catch every primer. This press will convince you that Lee is the quality leader. Every part of this tool was designed to be strong, long lasting, rust-resistant and user friendly. This machine is designed for a life-time of the hardest use. This Rifle Kit includes: Load-Master Press .243 Lee Deluxe rifle die set Perfect Powder Measure. Universal Charge Die 2x lee resizing lubricant Wilson cartridge case gage Digital caliper Carrying case holds 50 Chamfer tool Case length case cutter Lock stud & shellholder Primer pocket cleaner Lee safety scales Powder funnel Lee factory crimp die Made only 200 bullets. Reason for sale is that im not that good at reloading and i have also just getting a .270, Quick sale £200. post to UK only £20. If picked up will also give you 1K of N160 powder This was £70 can have for Free. Email for Pic.