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    The tractor is a Ferguson TEF20 diesel. 1960. The Land Rover is a Series III 1972 2250 petrol. These old beasts are still fit for purpose and cheaper to buy and run than you think. I share the tractor with a friend. I got it to use it as a tractor. He got it to go to shows. I think Fergies - because they made so many - range from £800 for a rough runner to about £8000 for something to coo over Mine was a little bit more than a rough runner. We have done the kingpins, serviced the brakes. Got it starting from the start button. Full lubrication swap. replaced the rough and rusty tinware.
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    These people who start a thread then just vanish, i ask you... I have injured my arm attempting to lift the pig hut, can't even lift a kettle of water, never mind cock an air rifle. So this project is on hold. Jimmy, I had to have the barrel in the semi-cocked position to slip those washers in. I will get back to this as soon as I can as I have enough half done projects around to shame me.
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    We were worried about 'boar taint' and some butchers won't deal with boars at all in my locality but after doing some research and speaking to the Environmental Officer, it looks like in the main this is caused by pigs under duress. For instance overcrowding, or transported across the country. I am sure it does exist but I have boars and gilts in my freezer and you just can't tell and none of last year's members reported any 'off smelling' or 'off tasting' meat.
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    I tried them on brewer's spent barley today. They weren't sure about it. From what I have read, it is fine for them but you have to mix it with something else as it can give them proper constipation, and we don't want that.
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    They have made their mark already. I was initially nervous about the fat ratio, and my two Gloucester Old Spots in Pig Year 1 certainly had a generous fat content. But.. yummy, it added so much flavour. Last year's (Pig Year 2) Tamworth/Berkshire Cross, ranged from 16 to 19 stone. The meat had less fat on it but is still really nice. It was the same butcher but better cuts and vacuum packed this time as opposed to freezer bagged the first time. The meat does look like I have raided a farm shop. I am hanging two large hams in my spare room. These were initially packed in brine and re
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    Windbreak assembled. Pigs need shade and shelter from the wind. I still have to put boards on the pallets, but it is mostly there. I have sunk shallow trugs into the ground for water. Not too deep as the piggies are little at this stage. And here they are Tamworth/Berkshire Cross. Gives a good balance of meat to fat while not slow growing. I expect these will go for slaughter in November. Shame as ever. I will be expecting them to reach about 18 stone.
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    Tamworth/Berkshire Cross. They are coming on Sunday. Not as prepared this year. Getting them earlier this year as weather was bad towards the end. They weren't happy, all that snow and frost. It hampered their earthworks and they like to dig. Pigs are easier to keep than hens once you have the set up. No cleaning out needed. Just don't eat the eggs....
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    The right tool for the right job
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    Starting early this year as the weather had worsened by the end of last season. Mabel (sob, good pig that one) was the last to go. Saved by a week after her sprint from the trailer. But that made it even harder. Anyhow. Prepping the new site took a lot of effort as we have had pretty miserable weather for a few weeks. Getting the pig ark out from the mud was really difficult. Going to have to mount it on pallets in future. So spent a few hours prising it up and putting bricks under, then pallets. I did try towing with my trusty Land Rover to begin with but the grass was too wet and
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    The kit arrived today but not sure if I will get to it till next week as it is now Pig Time
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    http://www.aaronwheelergunsmith.co.uk/contact/ Brighouse, West Yorkshire. He is a dab hand at everything: airguns - spring or PCP, shotguns, cartridge guns. I have had springers serviced and bought guns off him. He is a friendly chap and reasonably priced
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    That looks really nice. When I had one, not in your league, I put a Sportsmatch OP12c on it to get better (though not enough for my weakening eyes) eye relief. They are such a light gun in modern terms and so pointable. Mine wasn't really consistent enough for regular use and I often think I should have put the effort in. But it went in the PCP fund.
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    .177 Results
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    A variety: Super Domes, Supre Filed, Bisley Mags, Super H Point, Webley Lazapel. Only a few shots from each, so probably not warmed up enough. I was shooting from the room that is over next door's so I was a bit wary, it was way past midnight. Apologies for the scrawl. These are before the barrel swap.
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    While i love my Hw35 and would never part with it, the much shorter barrel has bugged me for a while. I would prefer to have a silencer on it than the DIY muzzle weight but it suffers from severe barrel flip. Maybe it is just an aesthetics issue as it is still my most successful soul taker. So, anyway. Yonks ago I got a New Old Stock full length .177 barrel and with Fatty's help, I fitted it the other night. Old barrel is a .22 and Smithies' Combro had it at 10 foot pounds. The new .177 is, eek, 7.5. I have ordered a TinBum Maxi Kit and will report
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    I've got a bench grinder in my conservatory. Does a good job but have to watch for sparks on the double glazing.
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    Is Charlie Caller still selling that Hw95? That would be your ideal gun. Tempted myself but I have just put a .177 barrel on my Hw35
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    Yes, that's it. Halfords had it at £6.98 for 120ml which would be better if you were using it on bike forks, but the smaller one, on an air rifle will probably last you 40 years. Or maybe 10 if HW don't get their act together
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    Thanks for that. I will post my antics as long as I am successful and don't look like a muppet. I have a standard length barrel I want to try on mine. It has had 12" removed by a previous owner. I will be going from .22 to .177 but I will reverse it if I am not happy.
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    Mine are under my bed. I think they oxidise wherever you store them. Maybe at different rates though. You shouldn't get condensation if they are in a container, in a container though.
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    Good luck Tom, interested to see how it goes. I bought some Muc-Off Dry Lube from Halfords today for my Hw35. And some Silicon for the piston seal
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    https://youtu.be/HP_NE4XZGAc
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    Stop!! If you do even just a little research on any of the Airgun forums, you will see that both the Compatto and any Daystate have big issues. Maybe you would be lucky as both of these should be excellent choices. Have a look through Pianomans posts. You will be safe with an Hw100 - check the end of the barrel first - but there was a warranty recall for unfinished barrels. I don't think Brocock or Daystate respect their customers as much when it comes to legitimate claims. Good luck with your choice. There are many good guns out there that will last a lifetime. Sadly also som
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    Range and danger? You can still shoot in your back garden with your shotgun or cartridge rifle, but probably only the once. You can make a mistake with an air rifle. Shotgun? Cartridge gun? Mistakes are life changing, life ending. Most people have either grown up with air guns and stuck to them, simplicity, self contained propellant, challenge, fun, economy, else moved away from guns all together as life kicks in. I like machines: bikes, cars, power tools, hand tools, etc. Most of my airguns are springers. Springer bliss.
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    Happy Valentines Day everyone https://youtu.be/23m3YYlYJac
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