Underdog Posted March 15, 2015 Report Share Posted March 15, 2015 (edited) Lost my job but found work, phew! Logged an oak, nearly killed me! Walked miles yesterday and ached from head to foot! Too much stress of late! So I thought let's wait for a few roosting birds, nice and gentle like. With a proper gun too lol. Sent live from the scene! U. Edited March 15, 2015 by Underdog Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
turbo33 Posted March 15, 2015 Report Share Posted March 15, 2015 There's a certain provenance about your posts Underdog. For me, they are always very good reading with interesting pictures. Well done . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
olly321 Posted March 15, 2015 Report Share Posted March 15, 2015 Very nice Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
la bala Posted March 15, 2015 Report Share Posted March 15, 2015 Chill time UD Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
foxy bingo Posted March 15, 2015 Report Share Posted March 15, 2015 cant fault you mate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Archie-fox Posted March 15, 2015 Report Share Posted March 15, 2015 Well done UD... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fruity Posted March 15, 2015 Report Share Posted March 15, 2015 Top job u Education is needed for me though I'm afraid. Gun type , load etc as I don't have a clue only know the modern stuff Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aga man Posted March 15, 2015 Report Share Posted March 15, 2015 Can't think of a better place to reflect on the stress of life. Good for the soul i reckon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
browning123 Posted March 15, 2015 Report Share Posted March 15, 2015 Spot on Underdog! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Underdog Posted March 15, 2015 Author Report Share Posted March 15, 2015 Top job u Education is needed for me though I'm afraid. Gun type , load etc as I don't have a clue only know the modern stuff Fruity, the options are almost endless load wise! Getting low on powder as I live in a powder black spot ( ) first off I mixed some fine grade with some medium grade. I needed to test this as locally I can only get 2lb of fine, if I get it I can mix it in with my medium grade etc. Well that worked well enough. Three shots and three birds. The shot charge was 1&1/8oz of mixed shot to the order of #2-BB! This worked well last weekend so I thought I would try it in the flintlock. The gun is a Pedersoli trade gun, a version of the gun offered as trade to Indians for furs in the American colonies. 20gauge ish! I have not shot it for weeks and I was conscious of not flinching! However with my tuning this notorious slow lock it is very fast and there is no time to flinch! My own cut, chipped, chiselled flints work better than bought ones! Wads are (today) 1/16" card+1/16"leather soaked in olive oil+1/8" card. Sounds difficult but is easy really. The olive oil keeps the fouling soft. Gun was spotless clean in ten minutes with just a kitchen wipe and boiling water. To hunt with a flintlock for me is very special, taking game with a cattie is amazing, taking game with a bow is pre historically spine chillingly good and taking game with a flinter is like that, every successful shot is a cause for joy. Lots of things have come together to achieve it and not just the exchange of money! Need a brew now U. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chefy Posted March 15, 2015 Report Share Posted March 15, 2015 nice one Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fruity Posted March 15, 2015 Report Share Posted March 15, 2015 Fruity, the options are almost endless load wise! Getting low on powder as I live in a powder black spot ( ) first off I mixed some fine grade with some medium grade. I needed to test this as locally I can only get 2lb of fine, if I get it I can mix it in with my medium grade etc. Well that worked well enough. Three shots and three birds. The shot charge was 1&1/8oz of mixed shot to the order of #2-BB! This worked well last weekend so I thought I would try it in the flintlock. The gun is a Pedersoli trade gun, a version of the gun offered as trade to Indians for furs in the American colonies. 20gauge ish! I have not shot it for weeks and I was conscious of not flinching! However with my tuning this notorious slow lock it is very fast and there is no time to flinch! My own cut, chipped, chiselled flints work better than bought ones! Wads are (today) 1/16" card+1/16"leather soaked in olive oil+1/8" card. Sounds difficult but is easy really. The olive oil keeps the fouling soft. Gun was spotless clean in ten minutes with just a kitchen wipe and boiling water. To hunt with a flintlock for me is very special, taking game with a cattie is amazing, taking game with a bow is pre historically spine chillingly good and taking game with a flinter is like that, every successful shot is a cause for joy. Lots of things have come together to achieve it and not just the exchange of money! Need a brew now U. Thank you for the in-depth explanation and obviously a wealth of knowledge,your passion comes through in your text Really interests me things like that but you need a mentor to guide you, not just something you can't read to learn , you need hands on Cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Underdog Posted March 15, 2015 Author Report Share Posted March 15, 2015 Thank you for the in-depth explanation and obviously a wealth of knowledge,your passion comes through in your text Really interests me things like that but you need a mentor to guide you, not just something you can't read to learn , you need hands on Cheers No one showed me nothing bud! One book got me started. Yours if you want it! U. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fruity Posted March 15, 2015 Report Share Posted March 15, 2015 No one showed me nothing bud! One book got me started. Yours if you want it! U. Thats Very kind thank you More exciting when someone shows you and you test the first one out though lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Underdog Posted March 18, 2015 Author Report Share Posted March 18, 2015 Ground woodies, onion, black pepper, chilli powder and a pinch of sage going in the oven. To be sliced for sandwiches. U. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Underdog Posted March 18, 2015 Author Report Share Posted March 18, 2015 Needed garlic but will be OK with some mustard! U. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul taylor Posted March 19, 2015 Report Share Posted March 19, 2015 Quality post as usual U. Good luck with the new job👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
loriusgarrulus Posted March 19, 2015 Report Share Posted March 19, 2015 Enjoyable reading as always. The sandwiches filling looks yummy. Glad you got a new job quickly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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