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  1. humperdingle
    You say you've been recommended side-by-side... On what basis? You may find the wide sight plane of the SBS is a little off-putting if you're used to an O/U. I know I did. As has been mentioned, gun-fit is the most important consideration, but i'd always recommend you fire a few shots at clays if at all possible before buying.
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    Reducing sleeves: http://gaugemate.com/shopcart/index.php?cPath=22 Obviously subject to some restrictions.
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    Exactly what this chap says
  4. humperdingle
    They're all as bad as each other!
  5. humperdingle
    What kind of moderator is on it, mate?
  6. humperdingle
    My first gun was a Hatsan Escort. Had a few problems with the quality of finish of woodwork and ended up getting a synthetic one. Worked fine, but i've heard of folk having problems. Like anything, most are OK, but sometimes you get a duffer. 3 Year warranty, though. EDIT: And here is the page for accessories: http://www.hatsan.com.tr/escort_accsessories.asp
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    The dead carcass generally won't last long. I shot two half grown cubs and left them where they were shot. 3 nights later there was nothing but a pile of loose fur at the location. The nesting pair of local buzzards dealt with them pretty sharpish.
  8. humperdingle
    I have a very in-depth PDF document which lists all the different shot sizes / patterns / shot per cartridge etc. Anybody who wants a copy, PM me your email addy and i'll email you it.
  9. humperdingle
    What is it? A Winchester?
  10. humperdingle
    Can't argue with that a lot..on the skeet I use 24g 9 though! Yeh.
  11. humperdingle
    I use 7.5 for clay, although i'll use anything from 7 - 8 28 gram depending on if I can get a good deal. For pigeon / Bunny I use either a 5 or 6 32 gram . Again, tending to buy the cheapest at the time.
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    Is this gone? I'll take it if it's still available.
  13. humperdingle
    Cover the bunny with the muzzle, and it will be bang on. Anything over 20 yards and you can't "Aim" at any particular part of a target that size... The shot pattern will cover the entire animal!
  14. humperdingle
    Fancy a swap for a 12g Franchi 48AL semi auto?
  15. humperdingle
    Must say i've never taken a crap while out shooting... Always seem able to tighten the sphincter sufficiently! But anyway, a few baby wipes in a zip-seal bag are usually handy to carry about. I use them to clean up after debreasting pigeons etc.
  16. humperdingle
    I have this Franchi Hunter semi-auto shotgun in 12g. Haven't had it for long, but long enough to realise it doesn't fit me! Took 30 odd shots to down just half a dozen birds which just ain't me. Cycles 100% of the time with 28g or over, and most of the time with 24g. I've done some work on the stock and metalwork, bit of tru-oil etc. The fore-end has had a hairline crack at some stage in it's life which has been repaired and holds well. Looking for £150
  17. humperdingle
    Don't forget, you can get 21gram loads in 12 bore. They don't have a huge kick. I have a Franchi Hunter 12 bore semi auto for sale, but I reckon it'd be too punchy if you're worried about that aspect.
  18. humperdingle
    I use 55grn V-Max in my .22-250 reloads, and it makes a real mess of foxes, mate. Good hunting.
  19. humperdingle
    100 Factory .22-250 rounds will cost me approx £110 100 reloads will cost £49 Those 100 reloads will pay for the equipment (Lee classic loader and other bits) If you buy a more expensive kit initially, obviously it'll take longer to recoup any of those initial costs. But then you've got the added benefit of better accuracy than factory loads.
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    I have a Predator 8 Mod on my .22-250, and it makes a HUGE difference in blast reduction. Obviously it's still fecking loud, but a lot quieter than if I didn't have it. As for stalking, I'd probably just keep it on, although it does add a fair bit of weight to the rifle.
  21. humperdingle
    Remember, if you're lamping and there's a full moon, you need to compensate for the pull of the moon's gravity on the projectile.
  22. humperdingle
    Don't buy too many! I bought some of the crimped ones. Tiny wee bits of shot (12?) and as suggested previously, a strange hollow pattern through a rifle (Almost a perfect star shape at 4 yards). Also, watch out, as the mouth of the cartridge expands in the chamber and often gets stuck. Just make sure you have a cleaning rod with you to get any jammed empties out. I'm not sure the tiny shot would be enough to kill a rat over 5 yards away.
  23. humperdingle
    Decent, solid guns. I had a SBS Yeoman and really liked it. I'm more suited to O/Us though, and didn't like the slim woodwork on the game model I had.
  24. humperdingle
    I have a CZ550 in .22-250 and it's a lovely rifle. Nice and solid. I also know a couple of other guys with Remington 700s, and they're pretty happy with them (Synthetic models) .22-250 is a fun calibre! Can't say i've noticed a problem with wind shift, but then I don't shoot at uber distances.
  25. humperdingle
    Open tickets depend entirely on your Licensing dept. My cert has been open from day one.
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