Farmboy91 Posted July 19, 2019 Report Share Posted July 19, 2019 Family holiday is booked for Cornwall next month, so the obvious question is, is there any gun shops in particular worth visiting? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vince Green Posted July 19, 2019 Report Share Posted July 19, 2019 Not really unfortunately, where in Cornwall are you going to? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Farmboy91 Posted July 19, 2019 Author Report Share Posted July 19, 2019 Staying near St Ives but we plan on going to land's end and lizard point, Truro etc so I'll be getting about. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave-G Posted July 19, 2019 Report Share Posted July 19, 2019 (edited) Helston gunsmiths - specially if you'd like to look at some of the old tanks outside. As it happens - I was born at Helston lol. Edited July 19, 2019 by Dave-G Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Farmboy91 Posted July 19, 2019 Author Report Share Posted July 19, 2019 8 minutes ago, Dave-G said: Helston gunsmiths - specially if you'd like to look at some of the old tanks outside. As it happens - I was born at Helston lol. Just had a quick look on Google, definitely be going there. Top shout 👍 Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zimtrout Posted July 19, 2019 Report Share Posted July 19, 2019 depends on your game really, celtic guns in bodmin have a massive range, mainly clay stuff. Ian Hodge sports at wadebridge has all sorts in it.....more game shooting stuff Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Farmboy91 Posted July 19, 2019 Author Report Share Posted July 19, 2019 14 minutes ago, Zimtrout said: depends on your game really, celtic guns in bodmin have a massive range, mainly clay stuff. Ian Hodge sports at wadebridge has all sorts in it.....more game shooting stuff I just like a wander round.... Maybe treat myself if something interests me. I always like to go to shops in a new area, + I collect cartridges so it's always worth asking to see if they have something tucked away Thanks though 👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave-G Posted July 19, 2019 Report Share Posted July 19, 2019 39 minutes ago, Dave-G said: Helston gunsmiths - specially if you'd like to look at some of the old tanks outside. As it happens - I was born at Helston lol. Take the kids into Flambards Theme Park while yer there. You'll likely want to play wi the RC boats and get wet on a log flume etc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zimtrout Posted July 19, 2019 Report Share Posted July 19, 2019 30 minutes ago, Farmboy91 said: I just like a wander round.... Maybe treat myself if something interests me. I always like to go to shops in a new area, + I collect cartridges so it's always worth asking to see if they have something tucked away Thanks though 👍 No worries, not native but lived here 14 odd years, recently rekindled my love of shooting Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Farmboy91 Posted July 19, 2019 Author Report Share Posted July 19, 2019 59 minutes ago, Dave-G said: Take the kids into Flambards Theme Park while yer there. You'll likely want to play wi the RC boats and get wet on a log flume etc Looks like I'll be able to bribe the 7 year old with a trip there in exchange for the trips round the gun shops 😂. 35 minutes ago, Zimtrout said: No worries, not native but lived here 14 odd years, recently rekindled my love of shooting We haven't visited that part of the country yet but have been itching to go for a couple years now. Glad to have you back in the club lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mossy835 Posted July 19, 2019 Report Share Posted July 19, 2019 (edited) yes helston guns is worth a look went there july, we stayed at mullion cove.flambards very good,and got wet on the flume,lots of other rides there,the high tower where it goes up and drops. Edited July 19, 2019 by mossy835 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Farmboy91 Posted July 19, 2019 Author Report Share Posted July 19, 2019 46 minutes ago, mossy835 said: yes helston guns is worth a look went there july, we stayed at mullion cove.flambards very good,and got wet on the flume,lots of other rides there,the high tower where it goes up and drops. Thank you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sako7mm Posted July 19, 2019 Report Share Posted July 19, 2019 Of course, you know it's illegal to go to Helston without going to Anns Pasties, don't you? A 2 minute drive from Flambards and 4 minutes from Helston Gunsmiths. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave-G Posted July 19, 2019 Report Share Posted July 19, 2019 1 hour ago, Sako7mm said: Of course, you know it's illegal to go to Helston without going to Anns Pasties, don't you? A 2 minute drive from Flambards and 4 minutes from Helston Gunsmiths. And be sure to sample a pasty fresh from the oven at Philps bakery in Hayle - across the bay from St Ives. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Farmboy91 Posted July 20, 2019 Author Report Share Posted July 20, 2019 9 hours ago, Sako7mm said: Of course, you know it's illegal to go to Helston without going to Anns Pasties, don't you? A 2 minute drive from Flambards and 4 minutes from Helston Gunsmiths. 7 hours ago, Dave-G said: And be sure to sample a pasty fresh from the oven at Philps bakery in Hayle - across the bay from St Ives. Guns and pastries, what more could a man want. I'll stick both on the list Cheers 👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gordon R Posted July 20, 2019 Report Share Posted July 20, 2019 (edited) Martin Elworthy runs a shop near St Austell. No idea how big it is, but he is a very friendly individual. Shot with him in the 1980s, whilst on holiday - at Roger Abondandalo's ground. Pasties - try Malcolm Barnecutts - simply the best. Edited July 20, 2019 by Gordon R Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wymberley Posted July 20, 2019 Report Share Posted July 20, 2019 If you're driving down and need to stop for a break, drop the family at Exeter Services J30 on the M5 while you nip over the road to The Sportsman Gun Centre. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Farmboy91 Posted July 20, 2019 Author Report Share Posted July 20, 2019 58 minutes ago, wymberley said: If you're driving down and need to stop for a break, drop the family at Exeter Services J30 on the M5 while you nip over the road to The Sportsman Gun Centre. We went in there last year while staying in Devon. Won't be returning lol. 1 hour ago, Gordon R said: Martin Elworthy runs a shop near St Austell. No idea how big it is, but he is a very friendly individual. Shot with him in the 1980s, whilst on holiday - at Roger Abondandalo's ground. Pasties - try Malcolm Barnecutts - simply the best. I'll give it a look, thanks. Were down there for 5 days so ideally I'd like to visit one per day lol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rimfire4969 Posted July 20, 2019 Report Share Posted July 20, 2019 5 hours ago, Gordon R said: Martin Elworthy runs a shop near St Austell. No idea how big it is, but he is a very friendly individual. Shot with him in the 1980s, whilst on holiday - at Roger Abondandalo's ground. Pasties - try Malcolm Barnecutts - simply the best. Martin Elworthy is appointment only now, small shop but ok. Helston guns good shop with so many different bits and pieces and tanks outside, Ian Hodge fieldsports in Wadebridge is my favourite shop has had a big extension great range of kit and guns. Celtic guns another one worth a visit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhilR Posted July 22, 2019 Report Share Posted July 22, 2019 (edited) Another recommendation for Celtic Guns in Bodmin. Not open at weekends though. Keith the owner also has an MOT station attached to the gun shop, so had the car MOT'd whilst I was buying a gun. Edited July 22, 2019 by PhilR Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Farmboy91 Posted July 22, 2019 Author Report Share Posted July 22, 2019 7 hours ago, PhilR said: Another recommendation for Celtic Guns in Bodmin. Not open at weekends though. Keith the owner also has an MOT station attached to the gun shop, so had the car MOT'd whilst I was buying a gun. Now, if I could get a pint there I don't think I'd leave haha Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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