Moocher Gaz Posted July 29, 2013 Report Share Posted July 29, 2013 Hello folks, New to the forum. Im 24 from Staffs. I've had air rifles all my life, not done alot of shooting but always had one about me. Currently got a Daystate X2 Sports. Went on a clay pigeon shoot last year and absolutely loved it and I was pretty good according to the instructor. I went out with my mate for my first night shooting quarry with a shotgun and I got 2 rabbits out of 2 shots. I was really pleased and I have definitely got the bug. I am looking to gain some shotgun knowledge from the forum. My head is currently exploding with the different gauges, chokes, cartridge sizes etc. My mate shoots with a 12 gauge side by side and a 12 gauge hatsan semi-auto. I love the semi auto. He generally shoots 28g 7.5 cartridges and whilst he informs me that these are predominently for clays, he has good success with these rough shooting and decoying. I have just filled out the paperwork for my SGC today, will be fitting the cabinet this week. Hope to speak to some of you soon. Gaz. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gunnerbob Posted July 29, 2013 Report Share Posted July 29, 2013 Good first post, you'll get plenty of help/advice on here !.....Welcome from Suffolk.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moocher Gaz Posted July 29, 2013 Author Report Share Posted July 29, 2013 Thanks pal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stokie Posted July 30, 2013 Report Share Posted July 30, 2013 Welcome to the forum . Be prepared for a long wait with your application as Staffs always seem very slow in processing anything Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moocher Gaz Posted July 30, 2013 Author Report Share Posted July 30, 2013 Welcome to the forum . Be prepared for a long wait with your application as Staffs always seem very slow in processing anything Ah ok. Thanks. How long is long? I'm from stoke too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fisheruk Posted July 30, 2013 Report Share Posted July 30, 2013 Hi and welcome mate Don't forget to log your rabbit totals on the PW rabbit kill thread. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moocher Gaz Posted July 30, 2013 Author Report Share Posted July 30, 2013 Hi and welcome mate Don't forget to log your rabbit totals on the PW rabbit kill thread. Ok mate will find that. Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
la bala Posted July 30, 2013 Report Share Posted July 30, 2013 hello welcome Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stokie Posted July 30, 2013 Report Share Posted July 30, 2013 Ah ok. Thanks. How long is long? I'm from stoke too.I'm told its about 5 months at the moment . Firearms licensing are in the middle of a merger with west mids so nothing is happening quickly Where about in Stoke are you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moocher Gaz Posted July 30, 2013 Author Report Share Posted July 30, 2013 I'm told its about 5 months at the moment . Firearms licensing are in the middle of a merger with west mids so nothing is happening quickly Where about in Stoke are you 5 months! Jesus. That's horrendous. Better get it sent off ASAP. I'm in Kidsgrove fella. Originally from Werrington and Weston Coyney. How about you? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stokie Posted July 30, 2013 Report Share Posted July 30, 2013 Red Street but now live on a boat in Stone Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moocher Gaz Posted July 30, 2013 Author Report Share Posted July 30, 2013 Sounds like the life! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Uncle Albert Posted July 30, 2013 Report Share Posted July 30, 2013 Welcome to the mad house. Make sure you get a cabinet that is big enough. This is a very addictive sport. You'll soon want to get another shotty and possibly a rimfire for the bunnies. I fell into the trap. "Only want a three gun cabinet as it is unlikely I will be getting another!!!" Oh dear! It is now occupied by two shotties and a .22lr rimfire. Looking to get a .223 CF for the foxes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moocher Gaz Posted July 30, 2013 Author Report Share Posted July 30, 2013 Welcome to the mad house. Make sure you get a cabinet that is big enough. This is a very addictive sport. You'll soon want to get another shotty and possibly a rimfire for the bunnies. I fell into the trap. "Only want a three gun cabinet as it is unlikely I will be getting another!!!" Oh dear! It is now occupied by two shotties and a .22lr rimfire. Looking to get a .223 CF for the foxes. Haha ok thanks for the heads up! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DAVE_B Posted July 30, 2013 Report Share Posted July 30, 2013 Hi, Welcome to the PW. Enjoy your visits Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Moocher Gaz Posted July 31, 2013 Author Report Share Posted July 31, 2013 Thanks folks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leeds chimp Posted August 7, 2013 Report Share Posted August 7, 2013 Welcome to the PW forum :good: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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andy2389 Posted August 14, 2013 Report Share Posted August 14, 2013 (edited) hi im from stoke aswell and have only just got my sgc it took 6 weeks start to finish. bret the fao said they are begining to get quicker at processing the applications so hopefully you shouldnt have to wait to long ATB Andy PS. Forgot to say welcome Edited August 14, 2013 by andy2389 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marki Posted August 24, 2013 Report Share Posted August 24, 2013 hi im from stoke aswell and have only just got my sgc it took 6 weeks start to finish. bret the fao said they are begining to get quicker at processing the applications so hopefully you shouldnt have to wait to long ATB Andy PS. Forgot to say welcome I should hope so, it took 8 months for mine in 2011/2012 . Hello from the Posh end of Stoke Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andy2389 Posted August 26, 2013 Report Share Posted August 26, 2013 Didnt know there was one haha ;-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marki Posted August 27, 2013 Report Share Posted August 27, 2013 Didnt know there was one haha ;-) And that is how it should be, keeps the riff raff away don't ya know. Tally ho! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danddo Posted August 27, 2013 Report Share Posted August 27, 2013 Welcome and Enjoy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thenetter Posted August 27, 2013 Report Share Posted August 27, 2013 Hi and welcome from an ex stokie. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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