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  1. Sent you a PM Mac with a bit of info I found. Phil
  2. There were a few bought with the intention of having the upgrades that were advertised but were not forth coming. I may be wrong about this so don't hold me to it but I think there was some talk that the company were no longer trading and someone else had taken over the stock so it may be worth doing some research before you buy. Phil
  3. Forget guys, I was only messing around, sorry if I offend delicate ears and I am fully aware there is a fishing section, christ I wish I hadn't bothered. Phil
  4. Listen you tossers, I will rephrase it then for you, the Humber where I do my sea fishing does not freeze certainly not in my lifetime, it is the 7' waves hitting the sea wall that stops you fishing........................................are we clear Us' new un's'...........................feck me I bet I was shooting before some of you were even born maybe not Mac Phil
  5. Thanks chaps, I don't want a rim fire to be honest, it is something that no longer interests me but a .22 or .25 FAC air rifle certainly interests me. Phil
  6. The sea doesn't freeze dear boy and I will be piking next week
  7. Better not tell you where the land is that I am waiting to hear from then and a good job it is a long drive so think I might be safe Phil
  8. I have cancelled going to clay competition this morning and now my sea fishing session as the tide is breaking the sea wall with 6' breakers and to top it off it is now 2degrees and SNOWING...........................Oh joy. At least this weather might bring the pike on good style for a mid week session, so glad to be retired, I can fit things in, don't know how I had time to work before................where are thermal wellies. Phil
  9. Well done David, I am so looking forward to my first perm. Phil
  10. The wind here is so bad that allowance for wind would be impossible at the moment, the gusts are really strong. There is a possibility of bloody snow here according the the forecast last night but hopefully they have it wrong. Good luck if you go out Mac Phil
  11. To be honest Rez, I am hoping to get a perm with a quarry on the land which is now grassed over and has a large rabbit population and I thought it could be quite handy for that but as much as anything if I got a Brocock Compatto or a Wildcat, both can turn down the power so it could be a cracking ratter. I do want a .22 or .25 for ratting and thought this might cover both areas of interest and I guess it would be nice to simply have it available to me. I am going to have another gun so an FAC will give me that option. Phil
  12. You guys put a smile on my face that's for sure. Supposed to be shooting Olympic Trap this morning but not in this wind/ gale and then sea fishing late this afternoon hmmmmm maybe but I think it's a case of reading the magazines and watch a film instead Phil
  13. Just thinking about the possibility of having a .25 FAC and would like to know from you boys with FAC air rifles just how tricky is it to get a ticket. I have a cabinet that my shotguns are in although not sure if that is the same spec for FAC. Your thoughts please Phil
  14. I have had shotguns for over 50 years and now back to air rifles, hobby, obsession, profession.......................................none, it is a way of life !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Phil
  15. ooooohh, you do have a way with words Mac. Phil
  16. Hmmmm, at that price it might be worth getting one for when we are having a bit of family plinking in the garden as well as a back up gun. I have heard it said that they are quite accurate so could be worth a punt. I think I am in Sheffield next week, a coffee at John's place me thinks. Phil
  17. Nice shooting Mac but it is a shame your gun stock hasn't got a nice big thumbhole in it Phil
  18. The shot count is still 42 had the reg and a tune from XTX AIR I am going to get a bigger cylinder and a shroud from ratworks in the next week I will be really interested in your results. I have spoken to Phil Crampton at Ratworks, what a nice guy, I plan to get an Ultra .22 for ratting and it will go to Phil for the work or I will get one from him. Phil
  19. Nice shooting. What sort of shot count do you now get from the tuned Ultra and what else did you have done apart from the reg. Phil
  20. Johnny Brown in Sheffield is a tiny shop but nevertheless friendly and they will look after you. I used to live about 10 mins from them when living there and have dealt with John a number of times, very honest guy. How effective is the mod on the 900x Phil
  21. But a young TW4T at heart............................... Phil
  22. PENSIONERS and what is wrong with being an old tart Mac, I may not get my state pension for another 14months, more is the pity, but thank god for a little private one. The sticks will help me walk and might use for the gun as well. Phil
  23. I am not very good at free standing shots so I have been doing a little exercise most days and starting to feel the benefit. At 16yds, length of my garden, I take a five shots allowing no more than 3 seconds once the gun is in my shoulder, to take the shot. It is helping me to control my breathing and simulating a quick and instinctive shot as you would or could in the hunting field. It is important to also allow a few minutes between shots to build up a routine for mounting the gun consistently every time and also releasing the safety as second nature not having to look for it, if you don
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