Scully Posted December 16 Report Share Posted December 16 A post above has raised the question…..if the cartridge manufacturers won’t accept responsibility for any damage to barrels as a result of using steel, can I assume gun insurance wont insure? If they do, at the very least premiums will rise as a result. Safety glasses are going to become the norm when shooting bolting bunnies I suppose. It’s not an issue, just something else to consider. The issue of whether standard steel can be used in full choke will have to be resolved for definite also, as current advice is both yes and a ‘recommended’ nothing tighter than half or even quarter for nitro proved guns, again, dependant in who you talk to. Personally I’m inclined to fall inline with the American train of thought, but it won’t be American insurers dictating policy, which in turn could mean opening up those chokes which in turn means a reproof ( with lead or steel? ) which in turn means added expense with no recompense for a legislative act which is beyond the end users control. 🤷♂️ What a mess. Lots to ponder while we cater to this farcical agenda, given Labours stated intent to ignore the needs of a few newts for the sake of a new housing estate. 😄 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
London Best Posted December 16 Report Share Posted December 16 1 hour ago, Scully said: A post above has raised the question…..if the cartridge manufacturers won’t accept responsibility for any damage to barrels as a result of using steel, can I assume gun insurance wont insure? If they do, at the very least premiums will rise as a result. Safety glasses are going to become the norm when shooting bolting bunnies I suppose. It’s not an issue, just something else to consider. The issue of whether standard steel can be used in full choke will have to be resolved for definite also, as current advice is both yes and a ‘recommended’ nothing tighter than half or even quarter for nitro proved guns, again, dependant in who you talk to. Personally I’m inclined to fall inline with the American train of thought, but it won’t be American insurers dictating policy, which in turn could mean opening up those chokes which in turn means a reproof ( with lead or steel? ) which in turn means added expense with no recompense for a legislative act which is beyond the end users control. 🤷♂️ What a mess. Lots to ponder while we cater to this farcical agenda, given Labours stated intent to ignore the needs of a few newts for the sake of a new housing estate. 😄 I agree with the rest of your post, but there is no requirement for reproof after opening chokes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grahamch Posted December 16 Report Share Posted December 16 On 14/12/2024 at 20:29, holloway said: I completely agree ,but now we can have non compliance thrown at us ,game dealer sales was the only way they could gauge compliance ,i think we all agree its a nonsense but ammunition against us has been gifted . More fool the dealers who took and sold lead shot ducks. No excuse for this and they will be the source of their own demise. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old farrier Posted December 16 Report Share Posted December 16 13 minutes ago, London Best said: I agree with the rest of your post, but there is no requirement for reproof after opening chokes. Unless you have it multi choked and then they will send for re proof ( insurance requires it apparently) no requirement in law I know but you will struggle to get it done without Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scully Posted December 16 Report Share Posted December 16 32 minutes ago, London Best said: I agree with the rest of your post, but there is no requirement for reproof after opening chokes. Teague do. I know because I asked. Their insurers insist on it. I can’t speak for others of course. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
holloway Posted December 16 Report Share Posted December 16 28 minutes ago, grahamch said: More fool the dealers who took and sold lead shot ducks. No excuse for this and they will be the source of their own demise. On the contrary its not illegal to sell lead shot ducks as far as i know only to shoot them, the onus is on the game shoot to enforce the law on the shoot day . Its the average shooter who will pay the price. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jall25 Posted December 16 Report Share Posted December 16 22 hours ago, BobbyH said: Is it worth raising a petition, just to get our voices heard?? I doubt it now We had the opportunity to respond to the consultation but many - most didnt We have been using steel this year on our shoot and some of the lads complained - when i asked how many had done the consultation none was the answer Despite reservations with steel it has been very good Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobbyH Posted December 16 Report Share Posted December 16 43 minutes ago, jall25 said: I doubt it now We had the opportunity to respond to the consultation but many - most didnt We have been using steel this year on our shoot and some of the lads complained - when i asked how many had done the consultation none was the answer Despite reservations with steel it has been very good Have you shot steel, and how did you get on with it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Weihrauch17 Posted December 16 Report Share Posted December 16 23 hours ago, BobbyH said: Is it worth raising a petition, just to get our voices heard?? 3 Million including me signed a Petition to get Labour out, how do you think that will go? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobbyH Posted December 17 Report Share Posted December 17 48 minutes ago, Weihrauch17 said: 3 Million including me signed a Petition to get Labour out, how do you think that will go? I signed it too, it will go unheard! Point noted, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jall25 Posted December 17 Report Share Posted December 17 6 hours ago, BobbyH said: Have you shot steel, and how did you get on with it? Honestly - for me it kills as well if not better Its very dirty in the barrel with like a sticky residue but seems as easy if not easier to clean Our syndicate shot ratio is actually better overall too We have had 8 days now and have fired many thousands of cartridges I have noticed an increase in missfires from perhaps never to 2 or 3 this year myself and similar for the other lads Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobbyH Posted December 17 Report Share Posted December 17 That refreshing to hear! What cartridges, shot size etc did you use? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobbyH Posted Tuesday at 16:58 Report Share Posted Tuesday at 16:58 I have just shot 75ish Gamebore Super Steel 21gram 7.5’s….did brilliantly! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old farrier Posted Tuesday at 17:01 Report Share Posted Tuesday at 17:01 1 minute ago, BobbyH said: I have just shot 75ish Gamebore Super Steel 21gram 7.5’s….did brilliantly! Need more info please gun weight barrel length and choke target distance and type helps to get a more informed view many thanks Of Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobbyH Posted Tuesday at 17:05 Report Share Posted Tuesday at 17:05 Of course, it was my Lanber, 28inch barrel, choked in skeet and skeet. It was ESP at Chalk Farm stands 1-8. From 20 yard rabbits to high towers (with plenty of lead). I shot MIDI’s, Battues, rabbits, loopers…Missed a few, but that was down to my error. I am going to try them at Skeet end of the week and see how it goes! I shot them side by side in my O/U lanber with my Fiocchi Fblu’s, and the recoil on the steel carts was far less! It also seems the 7.5 Steel could be larger than 7.5 lead? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jall25 Posted Tuesday at 17:21 Report Share Posted Tuesday at 17:21 9 hours ago, BobbyH said: That refreshing to hear! What cartridges, shot size etc did you use? Im shooting Gamebore 32 gram 5 s and they really are doing the bizz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old farrier Posted Tuesday at 17:47 Report Share Posted Tuesday at 17:47 40 minutes ago, BobbyH said: Of course, it was my Lanber, 28inch barrel, choked in skeet and skeet. It was ESP at Chalk Farm stands 1-8. From 20 yard rabbits to high towers (with plenty of lead). I shot MIDI’s, Battues, rabbits, loopers…Missed a few, but that was down to my error. I am going to try them at Skeet end of the week and see how it goes! I shot them side by side in my O/U lanber with my Fiocchi Fblu’s, and the recoil on the steel carts was far less! It also seems the 7.5 Steel could be larger than 7.5 lead? No good for me I’m afraid need a fibre or biodegradable wad thanks for the info 👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobbyH Posted Tuesday at 18:22 Report Share Posted Tuesday at 18:22 34 minutes ago, Old farrier said: No good for me I’m afraid need a fibre or biodegradable wad thanks for the info 👍 Ah that’s a shame, sorry they wernt fibre. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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