AYA117 Posted April 26, 2018 Author Report Share Posted April 26, 2018 3 hours ago, Salopian said: Are there any plans to organise a get together of SxS enthusiasts ? An interesting idea ! Any ideas ? There is The European Side by Side Competition at E.J.Churchills ( Date not yet announced ) British Side by Side Championship at Atkin, Grant & Lang on 25/08/18 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marsh man Posted April 26, 2018 Report Share Posted April 26, 2018 8 hours ago, Feltwad said: Enclosed is a image of a family heir loom sxs hammer gun by T Wild cased with a original copy of the bill and a old gun licence . bought in 1912 for £4-9s -6d Feltwad THANKS Feltwad for sharing the photo and all the history to go with it , I have also seen the photo of your mouth watering collection of the old fowling guns you kindly shared with the members ., we can only dream about when and where they were used and not forgetting the people who used them . Another one of the good guys who make P W a brilliant forum . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Salopian Posted April 26, 2018 Report Share Posted April 26, 2018 I was thinking more along the lines of a PW SxS 100 bird competition get together North, Midlands , Home Counties ( Sporting Targets so Bosher could have a day out) & South . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
washerboy Posted April 26, 2018 Report Share Posted April 26, 2018 How about shooting at a barn door ..gives us all a chance Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bornfree Posted April 26, 2018 Report Share Posted April 26, 2018 1 hour ago, Salopian said: I was thinking more along the lines of a PW SxS 100 bird competition get together North, Midlands , Home Counties ( Sporting Targets so Bosher could have a day out) & South . Sporting targets would be good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Howling Hound Posted April 26, 2018 Report Share Posted April 26, 2018 13 minutes ago, washerboy said: How about shooting at a barn door ..gives us all a chance Tried that butt difficult to get them into the trap, and they are not very airodynamic.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Howling Hound Posted April 26, 2018 Report Share Posted April 26, 2018 1 hour ago, Salopian said: I was thinking more along the lines of a PW SxS 100 bird competition get together North, Midlands , Home Counties ( Sporting Targets so Bosher could have a day out) & South . May i suggest Oakedge in south Staffordshire. Not far from the M6, nice and central. Stunningly scenic ground with all the facilities. English sporting but im sure they would set up anyting we wanted (within reason)Camping and caravan very close Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr.C Posted April 26, 2018 Report Share Posted April 26, 2018 I would attend a fun day if it were drivable in a day from the sarf coast. And if there were the chance to try a black powder shotgun I'd sign up now, always wanted to never had the opportunity. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Feltwad Posted April 26, 2018 Report Share Posted April 26, 2018 (edited) 3 hours ago, marsh man said: THANKS Feltwad for sharing the photo and all the history to go with it , I have also seen the photo of your mouth watering collection of the old fowling guns you kindly shared with the members ., we can only dream about when and where they were used and not forgetting the people who used them . Another one of the good guys who make P W a brilliant forum . Thanks Marsh Man for the kind words Feltwad SXS Percussion 6 bore Edited April 26, 2018 by Feltwad Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EMT Posted April 26, 2018 Report Share Posted April 26, 2018 14 minutes ago, Mr.C said: I would attend a fun day if it were drivable in a day from the sarf coast. And if there were the chance to try a black powder shotgun I'd sign up now, always wanted to never had the opportunity. I picked up behind a team of muzzle loaders last season and it really was something special. The whole pace of the day was much slower and boy could they shoot. In fact they had the best bird to shots ratio of any team this season. And the best bit was they let us all have a go at the end of the day. Fantastic team with some absolutely stunning guns. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave at kelton Posted April 26, 2018 Report Share Posted April 26, 2018 I am part of a team of shooters that take a couple of days muzzle loading each year. The reaction seems to range from the start of the day, "what a load of plonkers", to "wow that was a great day". For us it is just great fun to shoot guns as fit for purpose as when they were built 150+ years ago. We stand two on a peg so there is less chance of missing opportunities while we are stoking up. Keepers naturally hate putting good birds over guns that don't shoot at them. If any of you get the chance to do this go for it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
decoyman Posted April 26, 2018 Report Share Posted April 26, 2018 Just found this . I'm in. Webley 700 20b (Italian Fausti sisters). Webley /Scott 12b 1954 . SKB 25 inch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Feltwad Posted April 26, 2018 Report Share Posted April 26, 2018 15 minutes ago, Dave at kelton said: I am part of a team of shooters that take a couple of days muzzle loading each year. The reaction seems to range from the start of the day, "what a load of plonkers", to "wow that was a great day". For us it is just great fun to shoot guns as fit for purpose as when they were built 150+ years ago. We stand two on a peg so there is less chance of missing opportunities while we are stoking up. Keepers naturally hate putting good birds over guns that don't shoot at them. If any of you get the chance to do this go for it. Yes it is a good sport a black powder gun can kill has many birds it is living the past .I have been doing it for many decades Feltwad Taking a high bird Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
browning123 Posted April 26, 2018 Report Share Posted April 26, 2018 18 minutes ago, Feltwad said: Yes it is a good sport a black powder gun can kill has many birds it is living the past .I have been doing it for many decades Feltwad Taking a high bird A great photo ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
button Posted April 26, 2018 Report Share Posted April 26, 2018 Just picked up a new Ugartachea 20 bore, 30 inch barrels, absolutely delightful balance. Looking forward to trying it out. Really enjoying the side by side club, keep it up Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AYA117 Posted April 26, 2018 Author Report Share Posted April 26, 2018 11 minutes ago, button said: Just picked up a new Ugartachea 20 bore, 30 inch barrels, absolutely delightful balance. Looking forward to trying it out. Really enjoying the side by side club, keep it up Any chance of some pictures ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
washerboy Posted April 26, 2018 Report Share Posted April 26, 2018 3 hours ago, Howling Hound said: Tried that butt difficult to get them into the trap, and they are not very airodynamic.. How about a cows **** ... or it it stick only Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Boggy Posted April 26, 2018 Report Share Posted April 26, 2018 On 25 April 2018 at 19:51, Esca said: Time to share Lovely gun Esca. Stunning stock and I love the Deeley & Edge forend fastener. So many beautiful guns on this newly formed side by side section and hopefully many more to be posted. It's just good to know that so much gun making history is being preserved and the guns still in use. OB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
button Posted April 26, 2018 Report Share Posted April 26, 2018 (edited) 7 hours ago, AYA117 said: Any chance of some pictures ? My Sarasqueta model 8 Edited April 27, 2018 by button Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AYA117 Posted April 26, 2018 Author Report Share Posted April 26, 2018 3 minutes ago, button said: Let us know how it performs, when are you taking it out and what cartridges are you using ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AYA117 Posted April 26, 2018 Author Report Share Posted April 26, 2018 2 hours ago, Mr.C said: I would attend a fun day if it were drivable in a day from the sarf coast. And if there were the chance to try a black powder shotgun I'd sign up now, always wanted to never had the opportunity. Unfortunately the main problem for a meeting of 'members' is going to be the fact that we are spread across the whole country! It will more than likely end up being members in roughly the same area sorting something out amongst themselves, so lets see what happens and await the photos and posts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AYA117 Posted April 26, 2018 Author Report Share Posted April 26, 2018 How about something like this for the Side by Side Club AGM Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
button Posted April 27, 2018 Report Share Posted April 27, 2018 7 hours ago, AYA117 said: Let us know how it performs, when are you taking it out and what cartridges are you using ? Hopefully over the next couple of weeks. Not decided but open to and recommendations/suggestions Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matone Posted April 27, 2018 Report Share Posted April 27, 2018 8 hours ago, button said: My Sarasqueta model 8 Both nice.That Sarasqueta is a a rare model over here,when was it made ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Feltwad Posted April 27, 2018 Report Share Posted April 27, 2018 7 hours ago, AYA117 said: How about something like this for the Side by Side Club AGM Good video but correct me if I am wrong but was not the Lord Ripons guns all hammer guns Feltwad Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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