steve_b_wales Posted April 7, 2011 Report Share Posted April 7, 2011 I have just taken possession of the priest that I bought off curly87. For the price of just over a fiver (inc Paypal charges) I must say that I'm impressed. I recommend them. Steve. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danccooke Posted April 7, 2011 Report Share Posted April 7, 2011 Pic? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dekers Posted April 7, 2011 Report Share Posted April 7, 2011 That seems a very competitive price, as above, any chance of a pic, I need a new one. My trusty old friend of many years, my knurled Holly stem branch has developed a split. Same but different, does anyone know why a Priest (in this context) is so named, I have often wondered, my simple mind looking for an answer! Cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danccooke Posted April 7, 2011 Report Share Posted April 7, 2011 I think it is from the "last rights." as a priest would give a dying person. Making one from antler at the moment much to the disgust of my colleague sat on the desk next to me. (busy in here tonight ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve_b_wales Posted April 7, 2011 Author Report Share Posted April 7, 2011 Photo of the priest. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian750 Posted April 7, 2011 Report Share Posted April 7, 2011 (edited) Here you go, I bought one too and think they're great. Dekers, not sure if it's true or not but when I asked that question as a kid I was told it was so called as it is an instrument for administering last rites. ?? Not sure myself, but hey, it's the answer I was given by an old fisherman. Edited to add: Sorry guys, beaten to it! Edited April 7, 2011 by Ian750 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dekers Posted April 7, 2011 Report Share Posted April 7, 2011 That does for me.. £5, yes please, I'll take one please... Is it PM or does anyone have phone/email/whatever contract details? Cheers! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JustJon Posted April 7, 2011 Report Share Posted April 7, 2011 Guys, can I ask the noob question? What does a priest do please? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
semiautolee Posted April 7, 2011 Report Share Posted April 7, 2011 bargains Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danccooke Posted April 7, 2011 Report Share Posted April 7, 2011 Justjon. For bonking a not quite dead animal on the noggin with. Great for trout salmon rabbit squidgel or any bird. A bit easier than ringing the neck. A quick thwack and dead. Personally at the moment don't use one but making one from an antler so maybe soon ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JustJon Posted April 7, 2011 Report Share Posted April 7, 2011 Thanks Dan, appreciate the reply. :-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve_b_wales Posted April 8, 2011 Author Report Share Posted April 8, 2011 That does for me.. £5, yes please, I'll take one please... Is it PM or does anyone have phone/email/whatever contract details? Cheers! Send a PM to curly87, and order one from him. I paid via Paypal and paid the charge. Total cost was £5.17p Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
huffhuff Posted April 8, 2011 Report Share Posted April 8, 2011 I'll have me one of those. I'll pm the chap now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spara Dritto Posted April 8, 2011 Report Share Posted April 8, 2011 I'll have one too! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poontang Posted April 8, 2011 Report Share Posted April 8, 2011 I'll have one too! You don't need one for clays Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Troosers Too Posted April 8, 2011 Report Share Posted April 8, 2011 Damn , they look smart. If I ever wear my current priest out, I'll be looking for one of those. All you new priest holders can look forward to the pleasure of smacking yourself firmly on the thumb with the priest while trying to subdue a lively January cock bird. If you are like me, you'll then leave your throbbing thumb on the safety catch of the gun when taking your next shot & rammig the top lever into it to compund things. Cheer TT Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pigeon Paul Posted April 8, 2011 Report Share Posted April 8, 2011 That sir is a bargain! I have just finished making one from a hickory hammer shaft, drilled in the end and filled with code 4 lead. Hammer shaft was £3.50! I have enjoyed making it, but if I had spotted these earlier I would of ordered one instead. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dekers Posted April 8, 2011 Report Share Posted April 8, 2011 Send a PM to curly87, and order one from him. I paid via Paypal and paid the charge. Total cost was £5.17p Cheers........ and done! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Duncan Posted April 8, 2011 Report Share Posted April 8, 2011 You don't need one for clays There are days at the clays when a priest comes in handy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
semiautolee Posted May 3, 2011 Report Share Posted May 3, 2011 anyone no if curly 87 has any of these left?? i have sent him a pm but had no reply (yet) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
docholiday Posted May 3, 2011 Report Share Posted May 3, 2011 You don't need one for clays Not sure about that I might break more with a priest than with my shotgun Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
semiautolee Posted May 3, 2011 Report Share Posted May 3, 2011 (edited) For the price of just over a fiver inc Paypal charges. anybody got one of these either the same or similar for the same price?? curly87 has sold out maybe a long shot but worth asking I WANT ONE!! Edited May 3, 2011 by semiautolee Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
semiautolee Posted May 3, 2011 Report Share Posted May 3, 2011 (edited) ...... Edited May 3, 2011 by semiautolee Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve_b_wales Posted May 3, 2011 Author Report Share Posted May 3, 2011 I too, have a home made priest, which I made out of the bottom piece of a stool leg. I drilled the end, inserted a heavy bolt and bonded it into place with araldite. It did the job just as good, but I fancied a better looking one! Steve. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kyska Posted May 3, 2011 Report Share Posted May 3, 2011 I too, have a home made priest, which I made out of the bottom piece of a stool leg. I drilled the end, inserted a heavy bolt and bonded it into place with araltite. It did the job just as good, but I fancied a better looking one! Steve. I'm rubbish at DIY so I tend to take a whole bar stool with me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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