MrDaveO84 Posted May 9, 2015 Report Share Posted May 9, 2015 I did my dsc1 in thetford last month and just got my certificate through today so happy days all round!!....ed balls lost his seat I've passed my dsc1 going to put a variation in for a deer calibre next week so it's a good week all round for me :-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Suffolkngood Posted May 9, 2015 Report Share Posted May 9, 2015 Congratulations Mr Dave You'll be looking for yet another larger cabinet soon ATM Mark Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrDaveO84 Posted May 9, 2015 Author Report Share Posted May 9, 2015 Haha thanks mark, yes I probably will I can only put another rifle in then my feo says I need a bigger one so I'll have to go for a 14 gun next, you will need one as well if you buy anymore...I'll keep this one for when you upgrade Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flynny Posted May 9, 2015 Report Share Posted May 9, 2015 Congrats on the pass mate, no mither now for any future variations etc, Atb Flynny Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Suffolkngood Posted May 9, 2015 Report Share Posted May 9, 2015 Haha thanks mark, yes I probably will I can only put another rifle in then my feo says I need a bigger one so I'll have to go for a 14 gun next, you will need one as well if you buy anymore...I'll keep this one for when you upgrade I'm hoping this 5 gun cabinet you sold me will last me a couple more years .........but you never know? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeadWasp Posted May 11, 2015 Report Share Posted May 11, 2015 Congrats fella! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bullet1747 Posted May 11, 2015 Report Share Posted May 11, 2015 I'm hoping this 5 gun cabinet you sold me will last me a couple more years .........but you never know? No chance Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chrissmith0881 Posted May 11, 2015 Report Share Posted May 11, 2015 Well done on pass. Did you have any deer experience before you went? How difficult did you find it? I have mine booked for next month. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrDaveO84 Posted May 11, 2015 Author Report Share Posted May 11, 2015 Cheers guys...got the forms printed today just filling them out now so be in the post tomorrow :-) Mark-I reckon you'll be needing another cabinet by September haha Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
muffin Posted May 11, 2015 Report Share Posted May 11, 2015 Well done but always amazes how we have taken compulsory testing on board Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spandit Posted May 11, 2015 Report Share Posted May 11, 2015 Mine is next weekend. I don't think it's compulsory testing but an opportunity to prove that my shooting is of a standard that will lead to a humane kill and keep me within the law Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keg Posted May 11, 2015 Report Share Posted May 11, 2015 I aksed for my 308 on renewal last October, got it without any need for DSC. Only condition is that it's a closed ticket for that calibre. I do want to do my DSC but also want to do RYA PB1 & PB2 so list is long, time is short.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spandit Posted May 11, 2015 Report Share Posted May 11, 2015 I'm tempted to go for .270 - my FEO is weirdly obsessed about not letting me have a .308 and from what I've read, the .270 is more than adequate for UK deer species. I'm confident I could shoot either safely but have little idea of seasons and diseases Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrDaveO84 Posted May 11, 2015 Author Report Share Posted May 11, 2015 Mine is next weekend. I don't think it's compulsory testing but an opportunity to prove that my shooting is of a standard that will lead to a humane kill and keep me within the law I thought along the same lines as you as I was going to do my dsc1 anyway but my feo asked me to do it before he gave me a full bore (I have rim fires already) and I just thought why not it gave me more time to save for a decent rifle. I could have got basc involved as I know it's not a requirement to have it but personally I think anyone who hasn't had experience/training with centre fire rifles should have some sort of instruction as you are being trusted with something that can do a lot of damage. I think a lot of people get too paranoid about what the police are trying to do, I accept in some cases they can be stepping way out of line but they mostly do a good job. I know it's not in their remit and it's the home office that sets the rules but it's not (in my opinion) entirely unreasonable to ask for dsc1 or some other form of safety training if you can't prove you have experience. Good luck with your course buddy you will walk it. It's intense learning but it all goes in. Are you doing it through basc? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chrissmith0881 Posted May 12, 2015 Report Share Posted May 12, 2015 Which centrefire caliber are you looking to get Mr Dave? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrDaveO84 Posted May 12, 2015 Author Report Share Posted May 12, 2015 Which centrefire caliber are you looking to get Mr Dave? Gone for a 6.5x55, I used one a few times stalking and when I did my dsc1. It's really nice to shoot plus a colleague at work who's stalked for 30 years recommended it. ive been thinking about what caliber for months and the 6.5 ticks all the boxes for me. The ammo is pricey and not many local rfds sell it but realistically I'm not going to be shooting loads of rounds Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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