bootneck
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Sorry to hear of your loss, i'm in Sussex i'll keep an eye out.
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Just to update my earlier post, went on my fiorst ever beaters day, great fun but hard work, lots of hills to climb. Anyway grand total of pheasant, 9 woodies and some squirels, all in all brilliant.
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This weekend iv'e seen birds being swung against trees, two three times before dispatched, the use of stocks, priests etc. For me it's a simple case of picking said bird up, grasp by head, hold body with other hand and firm twist, not twist and pull but just break the neck in one fell swoop. Simple easy and importantly quick. Anything else using various implements means added time, you don't have to find your hands they're already available. Without giving it the big I am, if you aren't happy killing the quarry you have wonded then really should you be shooting at it in the first place
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I have been invited for my first ever organised shoot, keepers day. I've shot for over 30 yrs and it's a completly new and somewhat exciting experience.
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Thanks SS, all clear now. Bootneck
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Ha ha , thought so, thanks
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Thanks John, as for ducks you are probably correct, it was just my thoughts, no knoledge behind it so i'll defer to your advice.
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dixyhmr Could explain the reasoning behind your comment about head shot for rabitts? I'm presuming if the .223 will do foxs its more than capable for rabbits and alike so why a head shot? Thanks
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I had a chat with my local FAO the other day. He knows next year i'm going to apply for my FAC with a view to using it on pigeon, Rabbit, the odd duck and fox. With that his views were that the .178 HMR would be suitable for all the above types and the 22/250 would only be suitable for Fox and not the other smaller types. Before I take matters further in terms of testing vaious calibers i'd be grateful for any advice or experiences. with either of those mentioned. Thanks Bootneck
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Well im a footie fan, although supporting Southampton that is I guess open to debate, but I sadly didn't recognise Sir Bobby. I hope he recovers as he is one of the few footballer types that deserves respect.
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Unbelievable, spose someone cracked you across the nose last time you pissed yourself did they? Give it to a better home, anywhere would be better for that matter.
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Just purchased a new Weihrauch 99s, spring .22 Does anyone have any experience of putting a moderator on one of these, is it going to make a noticeable difference to reducing the sound? Thanks in advance. Bootneck
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First shots 37 years ago First airgun 37years ago first sgc 20 years ago
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Why on earth if they are reasonable, polite and respectful and of course you have nothing to hide would you not allow them access? Let's be realistic if you do mess them about you'll lose in the long run, they will just get a warrant possibly when your not home, on the basis of receiving regular reports against you and you having in the past denied them access. The best form of defence, unless you've something to hide is to allow them access on the first couple of occasions, assuming they come back a second time, and then subsequently you can cite further visits without evidence against yo
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I would agree, I had two baikals s/s and certainly never let me down. No need to pay hundreds to start with.
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yep that'd be us. Small world guys, small world.
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Joe/Jack I know the windmill well...would the surname be Emberson? As for seeing me out land about lads I tend to keep a low profile when it comes to shooting, just wander around on me lonesome shooting what I come across, I find around here there are too many walkers for my liking, every time i'm out there's someone with a back pack in the distance and in order not to get the old bill on my back apply caution so not to be acused of scaring some poor townie out for a ramble.
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I lived in Westergate for a time, then I came round and gave the b*****d back his engagement ring. Blimey small world, I still live there. Although never been engaged! Where abouts? I worked in The Wilkes Head for a while. Going back a few years though. I was in the Wilkes on Friday with the family, ownership recently changed hands.
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I take strong exception to that statement...im not your mate Ian
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Hate a bit strong don't you think? Knowing many cops that I do, some are idiots and others do a sterling job in difficult circumstances, certainly most want to serve the public and see it as a vocation and not just a job. The truth be told when it comes to excitment and being at the sharp end of life there's not much that seems to beat it. Oh and seeing how they live their lives in retirement the money is flippin brilliant and the pension, gold plated, fantastic. I suspect there's a bit on envy emerging here don't you?
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I lived in Westergate for a time, then I came round and gave the b*****d back his engagement ring. Blimey small world, I still live there. Although never been engaged!
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Welcome to the site, the more southerners the better. Im also a fellow West Sussex bod.
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such an old joke. Your first question.The answer is a NO not a PCSO.... When these coppers are in a situation like that thing you call a "soilder", unless they are already aware of him, know him from past experiances, they would not know if he had any warning markers etc......... To do this you would need his name, dob to PNC the chap. If he is known then the information would be disclosed to the officers. However,times like this you dont have the chance to or would chance it, espeacially if he has threatened you in some way etc...... which this chap might of done. If back up was call
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Yep I ave, if it's the scouse teams your referring to and again without wishing to get into an arguement, the level of criminality they would normally deal with would again give them cause to believe they can't afford to take chances and if it means meeting force with equal or greater force I think I can understand why they might appear to be aggresive.
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Hi all, glad to see im not the only southerner on here. I live in the Barnham area between Chichester and Bognor. Regularly hear shots in the distance when i'm out on the land, who knows it might be one of you!! Iv'e got a couple of permissions, both estates which breed game and so there busy this time of the year. I however concentrate on pigeon and rabbits and leave the pheasants for the paying guests.