Farmboy91 Posted January 15, 2020 Report Share Posted January 15, 2020 East of England is a good ground too, depends how many want to come I suppose. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mullard83 Posted January 15, 2020 Report Share Posted January 15, 2020 1 hour ago, Farmboy91 said: East of England is a good ground too, depends how many want to come I suppose. Yes I would say that is a good choice too. I shot there with a mate as he recommended it. Unfortunately about 30 clays into it, he became too ill to continue so I didn't get to see all the grounds layout or sample the clubhouse goods. Dan. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Farmboy91 Posted January 15, 2020 Report Share Posted January 15, 2020 12 minutes ago, Mullard83 said: Yes I would say that is a good choice too. I shot there with a mate as he recommended it. Unfortunately about 30 clays into it, he became too ill to continue so I didn't get to see all the grounds layout or sample the clubhouse goods. Dan. That's a shame, I'd normally shoot at high lodge just because it's closer but EOE is definitely worth the drive. While we was there the ground staff said they change the stands around once a week so you always get a bit of varity anyway. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TIGHTCHOKE Posted January 15, 2020 Report Share Posted January 15, 2020 Bring it on! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theshootist Posted January 15, 2020 Report Share Posted January 15, 2020 19 hours ago, impala59 said: Rock Island Armoury M5 video is the same gun, as still in production Any one can organise it, we did it a couple of years ago in West London but couldn’t get a date sorted last year. I made a trophy which I’m sure would be defended by The Shootist if one of you guys can sort a suitable venue. We did a bit of skeet and a bit of sporting which was great fun. I wouldn’t bother with snap caps, I always close the action and drop the hammer when proved clear on the range if rebagging or leave open with flag if that is the range standing order. In the cabinet it’s always hammer down on closed action. Most snap caps are unsuitable for cycling practice due to weight, size or construction . Making drill purpose rounds from fired cases is a short term fix as pumps will chew up the rims in a fairly short time. I have seen DP plastic rounds but have no experience of using them. I know it’s stating the obvious, but please do not be tempted to cycle live rounds unless at the range and shooting (in a safe direction of course) I will indeed - very sorry that it did not happen last year. I have asked if we would be welcome at the Essex Shooting Ground in Fyfield. We would, but sadly they are firm on the two shell rule. I have a new Ithaca that's shooting very well indeed! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mullard83 Posted January 16, 2020 Report Share Posted January 16, 2020 16 hours ago, theshootist said: I will indeed - very sorry that it did not happen last year. I have asked if we would be welcome at the Essex Shooting Ground in Fyfield. We would, but sadly they are firm on the two shell rule. I have a new Ithaca that's shooting very well indeed! Sounds promising. The reason I mentioned the Sywell range in Northampton is I have attended x3 of their semi auto comps there & they do allow 3 shots to be loaded as they also present a variety of targets with some stands having all 3 birds in the air as soon as you call for the target. Maybe we could ask to do that there ? & the North/South shoot at that ground ? Personally I don`t mind where we go, I am just looking to devote more time this year into shooting rather than messing with cars & welding. Dan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
impala59 Posted January 16, 2020 Report Share Posted January 16, 2020 12 hours ago, Mullard83 said: Sounds promising. The reason I mentioned the Sywell range in Northampton is I have attended x3 of their semi auto comps there & they do allow 3 shots to be loaded as they also present a variety of targets with some stands having all 3 birds in the air as soon as you call for the target. Maybe we could ask to do that there ? & the North/South shoot at that ground ? Personally I don`t mind where we go, I am just looking to devote more time this year into shooting rather than messing with cars & welding. Dan I'd be happy to travel to Northampton, (is that north of Watford ?🤪) sounds like they would put on a suitable challenging comp for 3 shot pumps. The bugbears are always the date, how many will attend and what the range needs in terms of attendance. Worth sounding them out though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
impala59 Posted January 16, 2020 Report Share Posted January 16, 2020 On 15/01/2020 at 16:28, theshootist said: I have a new Ithaca that's shooting very well indeed! A Brand new one? Did I miss one? I must be slipping! any pics? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Farmboy91 Posted January 16, 2020 Report Share Posted January 16, 2020 21 minutes ago, impala59 said: I'd be happy to travel to Northampton, (is that north of Watford ?🤪) sounds like they would put on a suitable challenging comp for 3 shot pumps. The bugbears are always the date, how many will attend and what the range needs in terms of attendance. Worth sounding them out though Hopefully if we can have date far enough in advance we can get the most amount of guns there. I'm certainly looking forward to meeting you lot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mullard83 Posted January 17, 2020 Report Share Posted January 17, 2020 12 hours ago, impala59 said: I'd be happy to travel to Northampton, (is that north of Watford ?🤪) sounds like they would put on a suitable challenging comp for 3 shot pumps. The bugbears are always the date, how many will attend and what the range needs in terms of attendance. Worth sounding them out though They certainly could do it & present good targets. Looking at results from the last 120 semi auto comp, it appears there were under 100 entries & they usually put you in squads of 5-6 shooters. You can book up your own squad & check what times are available that suits. I suppose we would need to find out if there are enough interested people wanting to do a pump shoot before we enquire wether they would host it. Dan. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sco77w Posted January 18, 2020 Report Share Posted January 18, 2020 Well my pump family has gone through some changes over the years, some come, some go but these are all keepers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theshootist Posted January 21, 2020 Report Share Posted January 21, 2020 On 18/01/2020 at 15:12, Sco77w said: Well my pump family has gone through some changes over the years, some come, some go but these are all keepers. One modern and two classics! Very excellent! On 16/01/2020 at 21:00, impala59 said: A Brand new one? Did I miss one? I must be slipping! any pics? Nope, 1960s. I shall endeavour to get a picture up. I shall tease you no longer! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
impala59 Posted January 21, 2020 Report Share Posted January 21, 2020 1 hour ago, theshootist said: Nope, 1960s. I shall endeavour to get a picture up. I shall tease you no longer! Actually I’m pleased you got another one, everyone should have at least one and for my part I know where another one lives! Looking forward to the pics On 18/01/2020 at 15:12, Sco77w said: Well my pump family has gone through some changes over the years, some come, some go but these are all keepers. A nice threesome, demonstrating the history and the usability of the humble pump Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldypigeonpopper Posted January 21, 2020 Report Share Posted January 21, 2020 hello, you do not see many ITHICA 37 light weight pumps for sale, is this a bottom Ejecter ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
impala59 Posted January 21, 2020 Report Share Posted January 21, 2020 (edited) IMHO many were lost to the post Hungerford (firearms amendment act 1988) £150 hand in where owners did not want to get involved with either section one or having their shotguns restricted. I know of at least 3 DSPS late ‘80’s models that went this way together with a number of other pumps from that time. Interestingly, it seemed at the time that many pumps were sacrificed where their sibling self loaders were restricted and stayed in ownership. Possibly due to the relatively low cash value of the pumps , £150 was probably a good sale price for an ‘an old clunker’ at that time. I don’t know if any records were kept of the hand in or subsequent destruction, or, indeed, if they would be accessible. Maybe one of the forum intelligentsia would know? Edited January 21, 2020 by impala59 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
strimmer_13 Posted January 21, 2020 Report Share Posted January 21, 2020 What's the going rate on a ithica? I'm thinking of getting a bottom chucker as I'm fed up of looking for the empties Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldypigeonpopper Posted January 21, 2020 Report Share Posted January 21, 2020 16 minutes ago, strimmer_13 said: What's the going rate on a ithica? I'm thinking of getting a bottom chucker as I'm fed up of looking for the empties hello, i been looking myself strimmer, i cannot find one for sale Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
impala59 Posted January 21, 2020 Report Share Posted January 21, 2020 The auction houses seem to look for about £250 for a basic field model, DS and higher grade models command premium rates £3-500 but finding them is difficult. Many seem to have parts missing and parts are difficult to get as well. Some US companies won’t ship as Homeland Security takes an interest. I have bought some fairly cheaply, between £1-200 but have found many worn and broken parts, and much neglect. All are pre mid to late ‘80’s, many much earlier as none have made the crossing since about 1986.New are not available, nor likely to be at any given time. I make, or have made for me most parts and collecting Ithaca’s I find most rewarding, all mine are shooters now and all 100% reliable. They seem not to suit some people, I have found, I guess maybe they are a bit marmity Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
impala59 Posted January 21, 2020 Report Share Posted January 21, 2020 Of course there is also the Browning BPS , another bottom ejector and while it is occasionally available new (from Davey’s) they are around the £5-600 mark with used prices about the same as Ithaca’s. A similar action to the M37(but not the same) some would call it more sophisticated, these have been made by Miroku for Browning since the ‘70’s and are fine shotguns. All of these bottom ejectors originated from the genius of J M Browning with his Remington M17 20g. Now there’s a proper rare piece! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theshootist Posted January 22, 2020 Report Share Posted January 22, 2020 You've just got to keep your eyes open on the auctions - they occasionally come up. I bought my 16 bore M37 as an FAC gun and had it shipped by the auction house to an RFD for restriction and proof. I think you would have to do that all though an RFD now, but it could be an option if it were cheap enough. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldypigeonpopper Posted January 22, 2020 Report Share Posted January 22, 2020 On 21/01/2020 at 11:46, oldypigeonpopper said: hello, i been looking myself strimmer, i cannot find one for sale i quite fancy a Ithica 37 light weight pump Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theshootist Posted January 25, 2020 Report Share Posted January 25, 2020 On 22/01/2020 at 13:57, oldypigeonpopper said: i quite fancy a Ithica 37 light weight pump What about a BPS? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldypigeonpopper Posted January 25, 2020 Report Share Posted January 25, 2020 3 hours ago, theshootist said: What about a BPS? hello, was looking at those but maybe to heavy, i prefer something around 6.5 llb Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sco77w Posted January 28, 2020 Report Share Posted January 28, 2020 On 21/01/2020 at 09:56, oldypigeonpopper said: hello, you do not see many ITHICA 37 light weight pumps for sale, is this a bottom Ejecter ? It's a DSPS and yes it loads and ejects from the underside. Slam fires too for when you just need to burn money that little bit quicker Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldypigeonpopper Posted January 29, 2020 Report Share Posted January 29, 2020 9 hours ago, Sco77w said: It's a DSPS and yes it loads and ejects from the underside. Slam fires too for when you just need to burn money that little bit quicker hello, thanks for that Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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