bakerboy Posted January 16, 2012 Report Share Posted January 16, 2012 (edited) At the end of last summer Colinlad gave us a superb demonstration on how to correctly butcher our game. Everybody went away feeling they had learned something useful, A True MasterClass Now I do clean my guns, but how well? In my opinion not very well at all, maintainance not at all. Would I like to learn how to clean my guns more efficiently, and more importantly, well "YES" and day to day maintainance "YES PLEASE" Are there any others out there that would like to learn as well? Could we find someone local to show us? Could we use the same format as before, find a pub have the demo (could we bring our own guns) and have a meal and a pint afterwards. Would we need a second demo for Semi Auto's? Or is it just me being a complete and useless I appreciate that this would have to be organised on a local basis, but what are your thoughts on this suggestion? I would be interested to hear. Look at this site, under Gun Smithing, how many of our guns are like this inside? www.greenwoodgunsmiths.co.uk Thanks to Nicky T for the link and heads up Edited January 17, 2012 by bakerboy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RED BEARD Posted January 16, 2012 Report Share Posted January 16, 2012 that sounds like a good evening out,a bit of learning,some snap and a drop of refreshment.could with something like that up are way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bedwards1966 Posted January 16, 2012 Report Share Posted January 16, 2012 I may be wrong, but I don't think there's that much to learn! It's all rather simple to clean bores, wipe metalwork with a lightly oiled cloth and apply a little wood stuff to stocks. Just my view Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bakerboy Posted January 16, 2012 Author Report Share Posted January 16, 2012 I may be wrong, but I don't think there's that much to learn! It's all rather simple to clean bores, wipe metalwork with a lightly oiled cloth and apply a little wood stuff to stocks. Just my view I know people that take out the ejectors and strip the gun down to more pieces than a meccano set, but maybe that is a little too far. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poontang Posted January 16, 2012 Report Share Posted January 16, 2012 You supply the WD40 and bog roll and I'll do the demo Should take about 5 mins, so more time in the bar. Would you like a snap cap demo too? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
figgy Posted January 16, 2012 Report Share Posted January 16, 2012 Nice to get together and have a natter but you can learn everything you need to using google and you tube. ATB figgy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bakerboy Posted January 16, 2012 Author Report Share Posted January 16, 2012 (edited) You supply the WD40 and bog roll and I'll do the demo Should take about 5 mins, so more time in the bar. Would you like a snap cap demo too? Sounds like a good deal to me but you can learn everything you need to using google and you tube. I am better at learning at a practical level rather than from a TV/computer screen Edited January 16, 2012 by bakerboy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ME Posted January 16, 2012 Report Share Posted January 16, 2012 You supply the WD40 and bog roll Should take about 5 mins Isn't that one of your chat up lines Jerry? :lol: I have got 7 dirty shotguns in the cabinet. I would be happy for the mug instructor to practice on them :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HDAV Posted January 16, 2012 Report Share Posted January 16, 2012 Too far from me but perhaps a localish smith could add some info/bring some examples like how to check for worn pins, springs etc how to remove fore end metal work, ejectors, triggers etc explain how safeties work. Difference between sidelock/boxlock etc bit of practical stuff, bit of history. Would be a good evening. I know BASC run some regional stuff from time to time perhaps find your local rep? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poontang Posted January 16, 2012 Report Share Posted January 16, 2012 Isn't that one of your chat up lines Jerry? :lol: I have got 7 dirty shotguns in the cabinet. I would be happy for the mug instructor to practice on them :lol: It's my ONLY chat up line, never fails once the rohypnol kicks in :o 7 dirty shooters in your box eh? Any for sale? Wotcha got? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Acid House Posted January 16, 2012 Report Share Posted January 16, 2012 Don't forget the cordless drill. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ME Posted January 16, 2012 Report Share Posted January 16, 2012 7 dirty shooters in your box eh? Any for sale? Wotcha got? Blaser F3 o/u Beretta Silver Pigeon o/u Remington 1100 semi Winchester Pump action .410 hammer poachers gun SxS .410 baikel single barrel hushpower Franchi 20 bore o/u None for sale, but plenty of different mechanisms and calibres to practice on Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poontang Posted January 16, 2012 Report Share Posted January 16, 2012 Blaser F3 o/u Beretta Silver Pigeon o/u Remington 1100 semi Winchester Pump action .410 hammer poachers gun SxS .410 baikel single barrel hushpower Franchi 20 bore o/u None for sale, but plenty of different mechanisms and calibres to practice on You need to get rid of the Remi to a loving home Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
onefulham Posted January 17, 2012 Report Share Posted January 17, 2012 For newbies like me a good idea, to meet up with a great bunch again, an even better idea. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silpig5 Posted January 17, 2012 Report Share Posted January 17, 2012 Too far from me but perhaps a localish smith could add some info/bring some examples like how to check for worn pins, springs etc how to remove fore end metal work, ejectors, triggers etc explain how safeties work. Difference between sidelock/boxlock etc bit of practical stuff, bit of history. Would be a good evening. I know BASC run some regional stuff from time to time perhaps find your local rep? the history ect and a good cleaning demo n stuff could be a good night , but i dont think you can get away with made up shotguns in a pub , its a public place ?? im in for a bit of history , but i bought the self cleaning beretta so im a little lax on the full cleaning bit . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ferguson_tom Posted January 17, 2012 Report Share Posted January 17, 2012 put my name down, being new to owning a gun it would be especially useful to me as only going on what I have seen on the internet. The pint after sounds good Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HDAV Posted January 17, 2012 Report Share Posted January 17, 2012 the history ect and a good cleaning demo n stuff could be a good night , but i dont think you can get away with made up shotguns in a pub , its a public place ?? im in for a bit of history , but i bought the self cleaning beretta so im a little lax on the full cleaning bit . Book a private room and you should be fine (most pubs have a function room (many dont charge midweek if you have food from them) away from the public area, you could if you knew an RFD even apply for a temp RFD permit for the site for the evening. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bakerboy Posted January 17, 2012 Author Report Share Posted January 17, 2012 lok at this site, under Gun Smithing, do we know how to prevent this and protect out guns? www.greenwoodgunsmiths.co.uk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CharlieT Posted January 17, 2012 Report Share Posted January 17, 2012 the history ect and a good cleaning demo n stuff could be a good night , but i dont think you can get away with made up shotguns in a pub , its a public place ?? im in for a bit of history , but i bought the self cleaning beretta so im a little lax on the full cleaning bit . Are you suggesting I'm breaking the law when mine props up the bar when we pop in for a pint at lunch time and no I don't own a slip. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HDAV Posted January 17, 2012 Report Share Posted January 17, 2012 no I don't own a slip. But you do live in a civilised society (at least where shotguns are concerned) we arent allowed to take them into the clay ground club house for a cuppa (no idea why tho and most people do, infact those that have borrowed a gun have to as they keep them behind the counter!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cant hit rabbits 123 Posted January 17, 2012 Report Share Posted January 17, 2012 Where abouts is this going to take place out of interest? I'm a bit of a clean frak when it comes to guns, so I'm happy to give a few pointers on how to disassemble and clean etc, I'm good with auto's and pumps. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wharf Rat Posted January 17, 2012 Report Share Posted January 17, 2012 Please don't use WD40 on your guns. It makes them rust in the long term, it also perishes rubber seals in autos etc. When I sold machine for a living, I saw things destroyed by WD40. Horrible stuff. Use GT85 or proper gun-oil/spray. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bakerboy Posted January 17, 2012 Author Report Share Posted January 17, 2012 Where abouts is this going to take place out of interest? I'm a bit of a clean frak when it comes to guns, so I'm happy to give a few pointers on how to disassemble and clean etc, I'm good with auto's and pumps. I am talking around the Hertfordshire area, but also prompting maybe others to do the same thing in their local areas if there is a requirement. So maybe you could enquire about interest in your neck of the woods, it would be a good way to meet people, as we have discovered in the Hers area with demo's and meals. Terry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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