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Hre you go Stavross. You can stick with the standard pistol grip design in another colour if you prefer. https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/TIKKA-T3X-T1X-COYOTE-BROWN-GRIPS-FORENDS/264401081566?var=564029742191 Sean. I may well try to alter the trigger pressure but it feels lighter than 4lb, that is bloody heavy, I will test that with some scales to check it out and if it is 4lb, I will reduce it a little. Phil
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I bought a Tikka T1x .22lr a few weeks ago and in between the heavy rain showers, I have been trying out a few different types of ammo BUT the one thing that has been in my thoughts was the position of my hand on the pistol grip which was not quite at the angle that I found completely comfortable. Now the thought of a GRS stock seemed a good move after looking at one in the RFD but at a price. Now this is on back burner at the moment although I have found a s/h one which may be suitable but nevertheless I wanted to try the alternative grip and forend that can be purchased for the T1x / T3x and
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These might be worth a try Jimmy as a half way house. https://voymir.com/hn-22/338-hn-rabbit-magnum-ii-airgun-pellets-cal-22-550mm-200pcs-4047058011578.html https://voymir.com/hn-22/426-hn-piledriver-airgun-pellets-cal-22-550mm-150pcs-4047058018492.html I tried the Grizzly pellet/slug in my Impact but with a 4'' group at 25mt, goodness knows what the group size would be at 50mt or further and looking at Voymir's site they do not list them in .22 with is a pity as they would be interesting to try at sub 12 levels. https://voymir.com/hn-25/370-hn-grizzly-airgun-pellets-cal-25
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Oh that is so cutting Mitch................................the truth can be so hurtfull ? Phil
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Must admit Si, I cannot get my head around an external twist, how the hell can that work. As you know, I am a big FX fan and possibly the first on here to get an Impact but as much as I take on board all the superb technical break throughs that Fredrick has done with his company, this one has lost me (not difficult I hear you say). Perhaps one day it can be explained to me. Phil
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The lenses arrived this morning to my friends house along with his new Pard 008. He brought both round for me to set up and I can tell you Gav, the lenses worked a treat. For me, number 3 was perfect but for my friend number one and two together seemed better but that is just the difference between our eyes. From my patio, it is 135mt to the trees at the other side of the field and in both day and night mode we had a sharp image with me being able to see the thin wire running along the field edge and the leaves on the trees / weeds. I think we may be popping out tonight or tomorrow to tes
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Ahh brilliant Mitch, thanks. Phil
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Thanks Graham but at this moment I will decline thanks, other things on the shopping list and as my wife and myself only use 12 gauge, not really suited but thanks anyway. Phil
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I also have a slot for a .22 barrel for the Impact which I was not going to bother with but a .22 barrel could be an interesting possibility although mine is not the 'X' barrel system so not sure where that puts me. I also think it is early days in the UK and other countries around Europe with slug / barrel / sleeve development so I will just hold back for now AND I have just bought the Tikka / scope but nevertheless interesting thoughts guys. Phil
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Quote :- cotton dale shooting ground im sure there is a live fire range as well Phil. That sounds interesting Si and you are quite right mate, here it is. https://www.shootingclubdirectory.com/listings/cottondale-shooting-ground/ I see they only allow fibre wad cartridges, bugger, I don't use them. Phil
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Will do Gav, the 019 is my shooting partner's and I believe the extra lenses were being delivered today so I am expecting a phone call to whizz up to one of our perms to check it out with the new additional lens / es. Phil
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Lost for words......................................................................................but made me laugh ? Phil
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Told you Daz, they will take the p1ss out of you as they do me.....................................how unfair to mock the ole tarts. ? Phil
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Thanks Ian, My pal has just ordered the 019 with lenses and an 008. I had a look through his 019 which arrived on Saturday and for sure it needs the extra lenses but what a nice little unit and weighs nothing. I am looking forwards to trying it out with the extra lenes in. Phil
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Brilliant day for you there Jimmy, I am pleased you had a good un mate. It was good to see you both albeit a little brief with si having to pop to a job and you getting stuck on the journey south, it is a rare thing for me to get to Si's house before you. I got home before the headlights went on so no problems with my eyes I am pleased to say. The Vanguard is spot on Jimmy, love it. Si is there any chance of making me one of those .223 squeekers please as we sort of got sidetracked. I think it would be good if we managed to have a clay session either at Humberside or that o
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I had a feeling that was the case Mitch. Oh well I will just have to wait until they do make .25 Phil
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Welcome to the forum Daz. You will have the p1ss taken out of you but you will get used to that, this is a close bunch of not just forum members but more than that, friends who will go the extra mile to help eachother out. For those of you that don't know Daz...................he and myself go back a few years now as we were mad keen kayak anglers and part of the admin team on a kayak fishing forum but sadly facebook has taken over so the forum lies quietly until some of us old handers visit. One of our fellow members in the kayak fishing forum is also now a keen air rifle shooter, Phil.H
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For those of you that do not have any experience with the Vanguard Porta Aim, like me until Jimmy handed one over to me on Saturday, they are brilliant. So stable, very quick to adjust and the drop magnet locking system is amazing. Just tried it laying prone on the patio.............................Jimmy, well impressed mate. Just as a quick test, I place the rifle under the strap and pulled it tight (ish) to see how easy it is to lift the Vanguard up with the rifle to change position if on a rabbit and providing the locking ring was nipped up, the stand just lifts with the rifle in
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Ohhhhh now that sounds most interesting. Who are you getting them from Mitch as I would like to try them out in my Mk1 Impact without the later series barrel. Phil
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Okay so I am getting old.......................................? Phil
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I have one spare BN which is fine for sub 12 distances but not really good enough for long range. here are a few photo's but the small ir torch is not included, the large one is. If it is of interest, I can send it up for you to play with and if you like it £60 Phil
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Just looked in my Hawke booklet Mark but it only shows the L4A which has faint full cross hairs, 3,6&9 o-clock short posts plus a red dot centre but no mildots as far as I can see. As Hawke have changed the Endurance to wide angle, perhaps the reticles have changed as well from the earlier series. Phil
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I was talking about the slug production with Jimmy and Si yesterday and it is most interesting that H&N are not producing the slugs in the pellet factory instead they are being manufactured in their live ammo unit as they of course are manufacturing slugs for that division on a daily basis. I will be very interested in your findings Mitch. After see quite a bit of footage from Matt Dubber regarding slug performance, it seems to be the way to go long term. Phil
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Yes thanks Daz, I have a Deben/Hawke bi-pod which is good but after meeting up with my chums, Si and Jimmy yesterday, I am most grateful to Jimmy for loaning me on long term his Vanguard Porta Aim stand which will do the job very well of that I am certain. Great to see you both yesterday guys and the sausage/bacon/black pud sarnie was magic Si. Hope you both had a good night last night. Phil
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A really good response Meece and I totally agree, it can be pain to load shotgun shells if you do not invest in a quality press with the odd production issue in the mix. Many many years ago when I used to reload all my shells as did most of my fellow gun club members, I started off with a low budget press that took an age to produce a box or two of cartridges but then invested in a Pacific press which was a much faster process although compared to the latest mec 9000 series it was still slower. I had been thinking about buying the above press but can I justify £800 on the basic outlay and was
