Albert 888 Posted January 11, 2016 Author Report Share Posted January 11, 2016 I saw this yesterday and thought "no - I won't reply and spoil it for him" and decided to wait to see if anyone replied. They haven't, so I'll just point out your signature, which I find amusingly ironic: Apart from that, surely the answer to your question is "mine", since every rifle owner instinctively thinks his rifle (or rifles) are chambered for the most interesting / flattest / most accurate / "best" calibre(s) available? I certainly can't win the prize with a boring old .308 Win in the cabinet, but I do have a friend who either owns or is about to own a .610 GNR (I don't know if the barrel has been cut & proofed yet), possibly conditioned for deer! I'd think that's pretty unusual. I'm looking forward to see if anyone comes up with something I haven't heard of. I didn't do it for that reason, obviously you don't know me. I'm actually intrested in what other people have. When i wrote this I had a calibre in mind which I wanted someone to post to say they had it,and it's not a big calibre . Out of the ones posted so far the 17 mac 2 interests me the most. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mowdy Posted January 11, 2016 Report Share Posted January 11, 2016 You don't see many of them! Or the 444. Got any photos? I know of 2 other 689 o/u rifles in the UK both in 9.3mm and another three treble 4 shooters .We all use them for shooting Driven Wild Boar. on the Continent . I am not sure how to post pics on this site . Bob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Underdog Posted January 11, 2016 Report Share Posted January 11, 2016 I know of 2 other 689 o/u rifles in the UK both in 9.3mm and another three treble 4 shooters .We all use them for shooting Driven Wild Boar. on the Continent . I am not sure how to post pics on this site . Bob If you get time, register with photo bucket and upload your photos.That done copy the link from there and paste in a posting here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Albert 888 Posted January 11, 2016 Author Report Share Posted January 11, 2016 This is the one I had in mind that for some reason really interests me. Can you tell what it is yet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Underdog Posted January 11, 2016 Report Share Posted January 11, 2016 218 bee? Or .25 hornet! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Albert 888 Posted January 11, 2016 Author Report Share Posted January 11, 2016 218 bee? Or .25 hornet! 218 bee,well done. U why did you have to spoil the fun. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Underdog Posted January 11, 2016 Report Share Posted January 11, 2016 You asked mate! Nice round. Originally a necked down 25/20wcf. Also a great round overlooked. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Albert 888 Posted January 11, 2016 Author Report Share Posted January 11, 2016 You asked mate! Nice round. Originally a necked down 25/20wcf. Also a great round overlooked. Every time I flick through a reloading book I seem to pause on it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Underdog Posted January 11, 2016 Report Share Posted January 11, 2016 32/20 would be good for the British isles too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SPARKIE Posted January 12, 2016 Report Share Posted January 12, 2016 .17 ACKLEY HORNET FOR ME. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neutron619 Posted January 12, 2016 Report Share Posted January 12, 2016 I didn't do it for that reason, obviously you don't know me. I'm actually intrested in what other people have. When i wrote this I had a calibre in mind which I wanted someone to post to say they had it,and it's not a big calibre . Out of the ones posted so far the 17 mac 2 interests me the most. You seem to have taken offence at something I said. Offence was not intended and no, I don't know you. You did however ask the question and I answered it with the traditional answer which is that every man's rifle is in his own favourite (and therefore the most interesting / best) calibre, and by mentioning my mate's .610 GNR. I'm not sure what about any of that ruffled your feathers - assuming that my reading between the lines is accurate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dekers Posted January 12, 2016 Report Share Posted January 12, 2016 A friend of mine knows someone with a 50 bmg rifle, shoots at Bisley. :hmm: I guess he told you that down the pub, I sort of doubt it, as it exceeds limits, and despite the fact I actually had access to one, Bisley refused point blank to allow its use on site, even for one off filming work and a promise they could have a pop! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
casts_by_fly Posted January 12, 2016 Report Share Posted January 12, 2016 .17 ACKLEY HORNET FOR ME. Ditto here, but I bet my rifle/chamber combination is the only one in Britain. Anyone else have a TC Encore chambered in 17 AH on this side of the pond? thanks, rick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Imperfection Posted January 12, 2016 Report Share Posted January 12, 2016 7.92x57 (8mm) for my 1944 K98 Mauser. Not really unusual as something like 20,000,000 rifles were produced for the German army,but its an accurate and hard hitting round. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
onslow52 Posted January 12, 2016 Report Share Posted January 12, 2016 8 x 68s necked down to 30cal and an ackley shoulder. The end result a 30 boo boo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rst1990 Posted January 12, 2016 Report Share Posted January 12, 2016 :hmm: I guess he told you that down the pub, I sort of doubt it, as it exceeds limits, and despite the fact I actually had access to one, Bisley refused point blank to allow its use on site, even for one off filming work and a promise they could have a pop! It was through a friend so perhaps he was mistaken as I've never been, either that or perhaps bisley thought you looked a bit of a dodgy character and thought nah not today boys :lol: Atb Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TIGHTCHOKE Posted January 12, 2016 Report Share Posted January 12, 2016 We used to fire them at Warcop! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Albert 888 Posted January 12, 2016 Author Report Share Posted January 12, 2016 You seem to have taken offence at something I said. Offence was not intended and no, I don't know you. You did however ask the question and I answered it with the traditional answer which is that every man's rifle is in his own favourite (and therefore the most interesting / best) calibre, and by mentioning my mate's .610 GNR. I'm not sure what about any of that ruffled your feathers - assuming that my reading between the lines is accurate. I thought you was implying that I thought I had the best calibre. Sorry I must have got it wrong,my bad. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neutron619 Posted January 12, 2016 Report Share Posted January 12, 2016 I thought you was implying that I thought I had the best calibre. Sorry I must have got it wrong,my bad. No worries. Not the message I meant to give. If I worded my first response poorly, I apologise. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bullet1747 Posted January 12, 2016 Report Share Posted January 12, 2016 I miss the old 30mm Rarden! And the MILAN Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Albert 888 Posted January 12, 2016 Author Report Share Posted January 12, 2016 (edited) What are numbers on he 223 wsm. As in twist rates and bullet weights and powder charge,if you would kindly divulge. I just looked at the numbers, that's quite an impressive round. Edited January 12, 2016 by Albert 888 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SPARKIE Posted January 14, 2016 Report Share Posted January 14, 2016 Ditto here, but I bet my rifle/chamber combination is the only one in Britain. Anyone else have a TC Encore chambered in 17 AH on this side of the pond? thanks, MINES A CZ ZKW 465 DOUBLE SET TRIGGER ACTION....LIKE THE MAUSERS. STAINLESS 1/10 SHILEN BARREL IN A BOYDS 527 PEPPER STOCK MODIFIED AND PILLER BEDDED. SHOOTS FANTASTIC JUST CAN BE A BIT FIDDLEY TO LOAD AT TIMES. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
casts_by_fly Posted January 14, 2016 Report Share Posted January 14, 2016 sparkie, I assume that was a 22 hornet conversion? I have a 22 hornet slot on my ticket open and have always had a light eye out for a cheap CZ hornet action with a plan to consolidate later. I like my Encore, but I'd like to have a bolt gun too. rick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MiLisCer Posted January 14, 2016 Report Share Posted January 14, 2016 No you can't shoot the .50bmg at Bisley - but we do shoot them plenty of other places. I have 3. I am also secretary of the FCSA www.fcsa.co.uk Plenty of folk on here have and still do shoot with us. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SPARKIE Posted January 14, 2016 Report Share Posted January 14, 2016 sparkie, I assume that was a 22 hornet conversion? I have a 22 hornet slot on my ticket open and have always had a light eye out for a cheap CZ hornet action with a plan to consolidate later. I like my Encore, but I'd like to have a bolt gun too. rick yes was a 1947 .22 hornet the barrel was a state pritty much shot out and heavily corroded paid £30 for the rifle...got a good deal on the stainless shilen barrel and had steve kershaw put it togther for me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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