Manish Posted December 8, 2019 Report Share Posted December 8, 2019 I have always had a fascination with these Goliaths of the gun world. Just wondered if anybody had one?? Also how would one clean the thing??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ditchman Posted December 8, 2019 Report Share Posted December 8, 2019 22 minutes ago, Manish said: I have always had a fascination with these Goliaths of the gun world. Just wondered if anybody had one?? Also how would one clean the thing??? have a look back thro the history of the forum..............one of the lads made a thread/film of making a punt gun...and another lad made a punt........... PM one of the Mods and he will point you in the right direction to the thread........its about 30 odd pages of pics and chat..it kept us enthrawled for weeks..........everything you ever dreamed about is on this site...we have either made it used it rebuilt it.......sheds loads of threads............ lots of very very talented folk on here....and if asked nicely they will help you ditch Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Manish Posted December 8, 2019 Author Report Share Posted December 8, 2019 Nice one I'll get onto that right away. I wonder if anyone has made a working Cindy Crawford (from the early 90s) that didn't bitch and moan about me going shooting all the time?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Manish Posted December 8, 2019 Author Report Share Posted December 8, 2019 Ok just found the thread you mentioned. No pics there though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
strimmer_13 Posted December 8, 2019 Report Share Posted December 8, 2019 Yea ive noticed on a few older threads that photos dont appear, im purely guessing but id say its to do with renting servers or some such that has expired. I only ever use this site on my mobile, maybe im completely wrong and they come up if using a pc? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Boggy Posted December 9, 2019 Report Share Posted December 9, 2019 Maybe worth getting a copy of the book 'The Gun Punt Adventure' by Colin Willock, where he and Jack Hargreaves designed and built a punt then sourced a suitable gun for it. A good read. OB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mudpatten Posted December 9, 2019 Report Share Posted December 9, 2019 Once again I really must apologise for what seems like a brutally disparaging comment but the Gun Punt Adventure should only be read as an example of "How Not To" do something. Both the authors had access to a lot of local knowledge about punts and guns which they chose to ignore and ended up producing an abortion of a punt and gun outfit when they could as easily have produced something functional. Part of the problem is that, if you have no experience of punts and guns it`s easy to assume that, if it appears in a book, it must be right. Often it isn`t. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old farrier Posted December 9, 2019 Report Share Posted December 9, 2019 (edited) 17 hours ago, Manish said: Ok just found the thread you mentioned. No pics there though. The photo bucket expired so unfortunately all the pictures were taken down anyway I found you one Edited December 9, 2019 by Old farrier Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
m greeny Posted December 9, 2019 Report Share Posted December 9, 2019 Fandango off here has a very nice punt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ditchman Posted December 9, 2019 Report Share Posted December 9, 2019 51 minutes ago, m greeny said: Fandango off here has a very nice punt never seen it....is it kept hidden ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shakin stevens Posted December 9, 2019 Report Share Posted December 9, 2019 Seen two different double man punts out past few weeks up north , looked really odd when they stood up in the boat in the middle of the firth ! Other than that you would find it hard to spot the boat, one crew had a shot when I was tide flighting other week . Just read a new Wildfolwing book called somerset wildfowler that also had some interesting punt gun stories in it . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pushandpull Posted December 9, 2019 Report Share Posted December 9, 2019 Can you give a supplier for the book please ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Manish Posted December 9, 2019 Author Report Share Posted December 9, 2019 (edited) 5 minutes ago, Pushandpull said: Can you give a supplier for the book please ? I found a few online. Even sent a link for one to the mrs for xmas. I know there is no hope in me getting it for the day as I never get shooting related things Edited December 9, 2019 by Manish Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Mat Posted December 9, 2019 Report Share Posted December 9, 2019 22 hours ago, Manish said: I have always had a fascination with these Goliaths of the gun world. Just wondered if anybody had one?? Also how would one clean the thing??? There are a number of punts in this area, which wildfowling clubs are you in? They would be my first port of call for finding punt gunners. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Manish Posted December 9, 2019 Author Report Share Posted December 9, 2019 11 minutes ago, Big Mat said: There are a number of punts in this area, which wildfowling clubs are you in? They would be my first port of call for finding punt gunners. Iam a member at EDWA and thats it for now. Next year Im strongly considering joining Fenland Wildfowlers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Mat Posted December 9, 2019 Report Share Posted December 9, 2019 28 minutes ago, Manish said: Iam a member at EDWA and thats it for now. Next year Im strongly considering joining Fenland Wildfowlers Ask around in the clubs and you might get some names to talk to. They've very secretive people Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Konor Posted December 9, 2019 Report Share Posted December 9, 2019 Solway Sunrise by Desmond Batley is a compilation of articles written by a local Creetown Wildfowler who puntgunned on Wigtown Bay and is a great read Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Boggy Posted December 9, 2019 Report Share Posted December 9, 2019 6 hours ago, mudpatten said: Once again I really must apologise for what seems like a brutally disparaging comment but the Gun Punt Adventure should only be read as an example of "How Not To" do something. Both the authors had access to a lot of local knowledge about punts and guns which they chose to ignore and ended up producing an abortion of a punt and gun outfit when they could as easily have produced something functional. Part of the problem is that, if you have no experience of punts and guns it`s easy to assume that, if it appears in a book, it must be right. Often it isn`t. Please don't apologise for your comments as you no doubt have far more experience of puntgunning than myself, mine being purely an interest in just reading about it. I do agree that it should be read as 'How not to do it', but the author (Colin Willock) did admit on several occasions that what they did during the making of the punt was make some serious mistakes. Also they, (Colin Willock & Jack Hargreaves) admitted that the first gun made was, due to their lack of experience and against good advice given, a total disaster. It's still an interesting read albeit it would seem, flawed in its technical and practical content. OB 1 hour ago, Manish said: Iam a member at EDWA and thats it for now. Next year Im strongly considering joining Fenland Wildfowlers Fenland Wildfowlers always have a stand at the Fenland Fair at Stow c-u-m Quy and I'm sure that you'll receive a friendly and helpful reception by all on their stand. OB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ClemFandango Posted December 9, 2019 Report Share Posted December 9, 2019 On 08/12/2019 at 22:51, Manish said: I have always had a fascination with these Goliaths of the gun world. Just wondered if anybody had one?? Also how would one clean the thing??? Cleaning is easy. Remove the breech, place one end on a step ladder to raise it. Muzzle end on a piece of ply on the floor. Boiling water, a load of kitchen roll and a bloody long dowel. Follow that up with some GT 85. Clean the breach/action like any other metal thing that's been around salt water. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Manish Posted December 9, 2019 Author Report Share Posted December 9, 2019 2 minutes ago, ClemFandango said: Cleaning is easy. Remove the breech, place one end on a step ladder to raise it. Muzzle end on a piece of ply on the floor. Boiling water, a load of kitchen roll and a bloody long dowel. Follow that up with some GT 85. Clean the breach/action like any other metal thing that's been around salt water. can you get the breech off on a muzzle loader?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
figgy Posted December 9, 2019 Report Share Posted December 9, 2019 The punt building thread on here was a favourite, the fella even built a shed to build it in. Well worth a read. Wish we had more topics like it. Ditchy you listening 😂 the Landover resto threads were good to and so are Ditchy old tool resto threads. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Manish Posted December 9, 2019 Author Report Share Posted December 9, 2019 2 minutes ago, figgy said: The punt building thread on here was a favourite, the fella even built a shed to build it in. Well worth a read. Wish we had more topics like it. Ditchy you listening 😂 the Landover resto threads were good to and so are Ditchy old tool resto threads. yeh I saw the chaps website very skilled fella Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ClemFandango Posted December 9, 2019 Report Share Posted December 9, 2019 14 minutes ago, Manish said: can you get the breech off on a muzzle loader?? Nope. They aren't all muzzle loaders. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Manish Posted December 9, 2019 Author Report Share Posted December 9, 2019 2 minutes ago, ClemFandango said: Nope. They aren't all muzzle loaders. Im talking muzzle loader. Like I said im ok cleaning my ML rifle and pistol. I guess I can use a pressure washer and some boiling water Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ClemFandango Posted December 9, 2019 Report Share Posted December 9, 2019 Fairy nuff. I thought it was just a general interest type question. Didn't realise you actually had one. I've never cleaned a muzzle loading anything so can't comment on that. Sorry. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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