SSS Posted August 15, 2013 Report Share Posted August 15, 2013 This gets better, every post I read. It's really taking shape now. Is the Punt completely finished, ship shape and ready to float? Looking forward to seeing the punt and the gun making sweet sweet love! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mick Shaw Posted August 15, 2013 Report Share Posted August 15, 2013 at between £30 and £50 per shot Hi Wildfowler Can I ask why its this price per shot ? Is that for the loading components or does it include some of the build cost ? (I am asking this question as a shotgun re-loader myself) Mick. ps. Great thread, I have followed it from the start. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Penelope Posted August 15, 2013 Report Share Posted August 15, 2013 (edited) I reckon that you'll be surprised at the uptake on an raffle/auction lot. I bought the two days that I have been out on the Blackwater punting at the BWA's bi-annual sporting auction and the biding was fierce. What about an auction on here for the PW charity, it would go down a storm, as there is not much hope of a regular joe getting out punting. It's a great experience too, the sights, the sounds and the roar of the big gun. Thanks! Don't worry, it wont be long until the next project is underway! As long as i can finance it! The jam does sound good but at between £30 and £50 per shot it would need to be I have been thinking though... i really wanted to get along to the charity shoot but couldn't make it so once everything is fully tested, etc i might donate an outing in the punt to the raffle or auction it off next year... i know it certainly isn't up everyones street but there have been a few posts on various threads about punt gunning being something that they really want to do. What do you chaps reckon? I got out there last night and made the closing pin. This is a (very poor) shot of the pin being turned IMG_2605.JPG The i made the closing thumb screw (the machinists will notice that the knurl isn't very good) IMG_2606.JPG Edited August 15, 2013 by Penelope Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Penelope Posted August 15, 2013 Report Share Posted August 15, 2013 Bismuth I guess. at between £30 and £50 per shot Hi Wildfowler Can I ask why its this price per shot ? Is that for the loading components or does it include some of the build cost ? (I am asking this question as a shotgun re-loader myself) Mick. ps. Great thread, I have followed it from the start. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sandspider Posted August 15, 2013 Report Share Posted August 15, 2013 at between £30 and £50 per shot Hi Wildfowler Can I ask why its this price per shot ? Is that for the loading components or does it include some of the build cost ? (I am asking this question as a shotgun re-loader myself) Mick. ps. Great thread, I have followed it from the start. +1 on both counts- £30 - £50 a bang?! Have you bought that gold shot again?! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul223 Posted August 15, 2013 Report Share Posted August 15, 2013 Great idea to donate an outing to the charity shoot! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chopperlump Posted August 15, 2013 Report Share Posted August 15, 2013 (edited) Are you going to coat the gun with a colour? Sorry to edit this but if you are going to consider coating the weapon with a camo finish I might be able to help you with the product. It is called Duracoat. Edited August 15, 2013 by chopperlump Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wildfowler Posted August 15, 2013 Author Report Share Posted August 15, 2013 The cost is a total estimate hence the range of c60% and based on some preliminary costs for the black powder, wadding, shot, etc and a friend of mine fires a double barrelled 40oz gun and it costs him c£100+ per shot based on the price he paid or his powder and shot 5 to 8 years ago. As you can't use steel and bismuth breaks up in larger shot sizes its down to ITM if you can get hold of some in large shot sizes or ITX, neither of which are cheap... I hope I can get it much lower but like I say, that's a rough estimate... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shaun4860 Posted August 15, 2013 Report Share Posted August 15, 2013 I reckon that you'll be surprised at the uptake on an raffle/auction lot. I bought the two days that I have been out on the Blackwater punting at the BWA's bi-annual sporting auction and the biding was fierce. What about an auction on here for the PW charity, it would go down a storm, as there is not much hope of a regular joe getting out punting. It's a great experience too, the sights, the sounds and the roar of the big gun. But the regular joes will outbid by the "money" men just a prize in the raffle is the fairer way, although its up to Wildfowler to do as he wishes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Penelope Posted August 15, 2013 Report Share Posted August 15, 2013 True, you have a point. The aim at the BWA auction was to raise as much money as possible for the club funds. But the regular joes will outbid by the "money" men just a prize in the raffle is the fairer way, although its up to Wildfowler to do as he wishes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neil3728 Posted August 15, 2013 Report Share Posted August 15, 2013 I'd love to see the gun shot, but after seeing all the hard work, i'd be too worried about breaking something to ever fire it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wildfowler Posted August 15, 2013 Author Report Share Posted August 15, 2013 I'd love to see the gun shot, but after seeing all the hard work, i'd be too worried about breaking something to ever fire it. I have to admit, I'm a bit nervous, but that's what it's been built for... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wildfowler Posted August 15, 2013 Author Report Share Posted August 15, 2013 Ok, to serve both purposes, how about I put up 2... One for auction so the chaps with deep pockets can raise as much money as possible and one for the raffle so everyone has an equal chance? In the unlikely event that the same person wins both I'd like to think they would raffle it off? That's all assuming that anyone would actually want to get in it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TIGHTCHOKE Posted August 15, 2013 Report Share Posted August 15, 2013 Ok, to serve both purposes, how about I put up 2... One for auction so the chaps with deep pockets can raise as much money as possible and one for the raffle so everyone has an equal chance? In the unlikely event that the same person wins both I'd like to think they would raffle it off? That's all assuming that anyone would actually want to get in it! Cracking idea, good on you W.F! :good: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
welshwarrior Posted August 15, 2013 Report Share Posted August 15, 2013 Good idea I'll have a ticket please. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy H Posted August 15, 2013 Report Share Posted August 15, 2013 I would not fancy the loading cost's of these. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wildfowler Posted August 15, 2013 Author Report Share Posted August 15, 2013 Are you going to coat the gun with a colour? Sorry to edit this but if you are going to consider coating the weapon with a camo finish I might be able to help you with the product. It is called Duracoat. I will paint the gun a solid grey colour the same as the boat, to keep it as traditional as possible. Duracoat does look good, do you have solid colour? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wildfowler Posted August 15, 2013 Author Report Share Posted August 15, 2013 Good idea I'll have a ticket please.Once the guns proofed, etc and come next years charity shoot I'll start an official thread...Depending on how this season goes I might do one before the end of the season whilst the thread is still getting hits... We will see! I don't want to offer something I can't deliver... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Penelope Posted August 16, 2013 Report Share Posted August 16, 2013 I think you'd have problems with it sinking, as so many would want to get aboard. As an aside, will you be wearing a life jacket when afloat? I know it's not generally done in punting, and certainly not on the two trips I have been on, but I don't think that I would go out again with out one on. Ok, to serve both purposes, how about I put up 2... One for auction so the chaps with deep pockets can raise as much money as possible and one for the raffle so everyone has an equal chance? In the unlikely event that the same person wins both I'd like to think they would raffle it off? That's all assuming that anyone would actually want to get in it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
la bala Posted August 16, 2013 Report Share Posted August 16, 2013 Brilliant idea Wildfowler. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wildfowler Posted August 16, 2013 Author Report Share Posted August 16, 2013 As an aside, will you be wearing a life jacket when afloat? I know it's not generally done in punting, and certainly not on the two trips I have been on, but I don't think that I would go out again with out one on. I'll most definately be wearing one to start with! Ive got one already but i want one that inflates when it hits water so it isn't as bulky.I normally just unclip my waders but that boat has a little more free board! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Penelope Posted August 16, 2013 Report Share Posted August 16, 2013 Waders are a good thing in fact, they provide additional buoyancy as long as you don't try and swim in them, then they will fill and drown you. Chest waders are even better, just adopt a position like sitting in an arm chair. Have a look at the Harrison Ballista life jacket. Compact, 150 Newtons and DPM camo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wildfowler Posted August 16, 2013 Author Report Share Posted August 16, 2013 Waders are a good thing in fact, they provide additional buoyancy as long as you don't try and swim in them, then they will fill and drown you. Chest waders are even better, just adopt a position like sitting in an arm chair. Have a look at the Harrison Ballista life jacket. Compact, 150 Newtons and DPM camo. Yes, I've taken a couple of dunks in chesties before but as I've had my jacket on and done up quite tightly around my neck on both occasions I've managed to get up and out again before the water makes it over the top! Not something i fancy trying in the middle of a channel! I'll give that life jacket a look thanks for the heads up... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Penelope Posted August 16, 2013 Report Share Posted August 16, 2013 (edited) A few years ago I went to Sparsholt college to do a Fisheries course, and part of the course was a visit to Winchester School's pool were we all jumped in to the 12'6" deep end with wellies, thigh boots and chesties and were shown how to use them as buoyancy aids. Take wellies off whilst treading water, empty of any water and then stick one under each arm, foot part uppermost. Thigh boots would keep you afloat with your legs out in front of you. A fun ending to the lesson was a race wearing chest waders, 4 widths of the pool. If can imagine being in the seated position with your lower legs up on the surface in front of you and paddling with you arms, it's really easy. A girl on the course tried to swim normally in the excitement of the race, filled the chesties and went straight to the bottom and had to be rescued by the instructors. The thing is not to panic. Hugh Falkus (Wildfowler, angler, naturalist, writer, film maker womaniser, raconteur and whisky sponge) presented a programme on BBC2's 'The World About Us' about 25-30 years ago, 'Salmo the leaper' I think, where he jumps off of a high bank into a swift flowing salmon river (Spey??) in thigh boats and heavy Barbour, he went under but came back up, got his legs facing down stream and is arms straight out to the sides, and floated merrily down the river, he raised his arms up and sank, put his arms out to the side and floated again until he reached a shallow shingle bar and then crawled out. A must see for any one who wears waders. Yes, I've taken a couple of dunks in chesties before but as I've had my jacket on and done up quite tightly around my neck on both occasions I've managed to get up and out again before the water makes it over the top! Not something i fancy trying in the middle of a channel! I'll give that life jacket a look thanks for the heads up... Edited August 16, 2013 by Penelope Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim2681 Posted August 16, 2013 Report Share Posted August 16, 2013 This is amazing!! I assume a punt gun needs to be proofed? by a proof house I mean? How will you work up your loads or have some other gunners given you a load to follow? This is amazing! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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