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    Bob Well put. Just to conclude there is a whole world of information and different methods: If you want to try undertake sighting shots over fixed ranges. Remove as many variables out as you can. Eg Use a rifle bench rest, same batch ammos You are correct there are a number of 'professional' shooters on this site, and you may wish to contact them by PM direct and if invited then learn direct from them when they are undertaking some work. I have done the same actvtiy on a 22lg and take some amazing shots at 'out of range' distances 150m + with high accuracy Good luck, but be
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    Dialling in allows you adjust your sights for the range over which you are shooting using the calibrations on the sight. For example, my 7.62mm is zeroed to 300 yards. Were I to shoot at 600 yards I could keep shooting and adjusting the sights until I got "on target". However the target would have long gone. it is simpler to dial up 40 clicks which will - providing I use the same ammunition - put the shot on 600 yards. Same with windage. Working out the amount to dial in requires a bit of simple maths and ballistics information on the drop of the bullet - or - some time spent zeroin
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    Since you are lower sixth you have obviously more time to do some research. They have an open day on 25th June - if you can you should try to get to it. The next one is in Sept and you sound like the kind of person that likes to get things moving and by Sept I should think you will be past the thinking about it stage and preparing to make an application. If they only want upper sixth to go on the open days then send the course director an e-mail and make your case. I'm sure he will be helpful. Be sure you really want an agriculture-based course. When you get the prospectus look carefu
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    If more people followed your example they wouldn't drop it in the first place. Bob G
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    Hello Again - check out the course content. If you are going for land management will the course equip you manage a large estate or agricultural concern? If you want to do this then you need to make sure the course offers a balance of practical units along with more "academic". For example do you want to work with a dairy herd? If so does the course cover this. Do you want to understand bookeeping, accounts, employment law? If you want to be a manager these are topics that will be useful. As a manager though, you need to be able to understand what your gamekeeper is talking about
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    I got the runt of the litter. Grew up to be a fantastic dog but daft as a brush - until he was working that is - then he was absolutely focussed. Rock steady and reliable. Bob G
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    BTEC isn't a mickey mouse qualification. Most Agricultural colleges will offer either BTEC 1st or Nationals at GCSE and "A" level equivalence respectively. Some will offer degree equivalent highers. In addition you would usually also study to gain NPTC eg felling small trees, tractor driving, use of firearms etc. I wouldn't dismiss BTEC. If you do you are going to find your choices very limited. The secret is to find out from your college what units they offer, For example the BTEC National has over 20 units including use of firearms, shoot management, deer stalking etc. Bob
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    Try this one http://www.amazon.co.uk/Countrymans-Cookin...6781&sr=1-1 Countryman's Cooking by WMW Fowler. It's not a hunting book but a book of recipes by a chap (now dead) who basically lived off what he could shoot or catch. He used to be in bomber command and his stories and recipes are peppered with anecdotes about the war, the govt and various other people and organisations. All sorts of tips and a real laugh to read. His recipe for cormorant is a scream! I don't think you'll regret it. I have given it as presents to several huntin' shootin' fishin' types and all have
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    Hello I don't know much about this side of pest control - moles are my thing - so sorry if this a bit obvious! What are the worm-like things in the centre of the picture? Is something caught or part of the bait? Bob G
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    Difficult I had this with mine. Tried all sorts - changing diets - hard chews etc. I did end up having to go to the vets and he put the dog under and basically chipped it off. Needs sorting though otherwise the gums/teeth deteriorate and decay sets it. Bob G
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    That's what I thought but I couldn't find any bylaws when I "googled" for any council (not in the UK). Nor on the Environment Agency or DEFRA websites. If anyone has a link, I'd be interested - particularly since we have a dozen or so chickens ourselves. BG
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    What bylaws are these then? If anyone could post a link to give examples of the bylaws I would be happier to sign. The bylaws might be concerned with chicken health and welfare. Presumably we would want to keep this sort of bylaw? BG
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    What I meant to say but pressed the wrong button (doh!) is Shooting under licence has to be demonstrated as part of an integrated strategy to deal will the Canada Goose problem. You can't just reach for a gun. To give an example - last Weds I "killed" 65 Canada Geese without a shot being fired and in less than an hour. I took a boat out to the island on our estate where they are nesting and coated the eggs with liquid paraffin. That's 65 less geese this year. If dealing with the problem is what you want then keep within the law and the licence and use a variety of methods to control t
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    Thanks - I'll give them a buzz
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    Hello All Does anyone know where I can buy CCI .17 HMR Gamepoint or TNT in the Surrey area? - Thanks
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