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    Cheer Si, I will give them a shout if they are open. Phil
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    The point here is that despite some of you going out shooting during the lockdown, we were told to stay at home, do not drive to take excercise, so many of us did. I was advised by my area police that if I were a full time pest / vermin controller going about my everyday work, no problem BUT we are not people earning our living by being a pest controller and we shouldn't be driving anywhere other than for essentials, food etc. THAT WAS THE RULE simple. The fact that you decided to go and drive, shoot etc is your own decision but it is not what we were asked to do and now some of the
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    To the best of my knowledge they don't sell them but I will check as I am getting very low on ammo for the wmr so a phone call is due. Phil
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    Shot against Duncan on a number of competitions back in the 80's & 90's, in fact I saw him shoot the world's first 100 straight at sporting on the old Buxton Gun Club layout, great ground which made my 89 look sick. Never seen a man strip down his very well used Remmy 1100 semi auto during a competition, change a part and then smoke the targets on the next stand. A nice guy to boot and so unassuming. Phil
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    Yes I think it is unburnt powder. I fitted a Wildcat Panther mod partly because it is easy to clean and interestingly while shooting with my pal today who has a Sak mod and side by side mine is now quieter. Federal, bugger thats the one, getting mixed up, senior moment, but still don't know where the hell to find them. Phil
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    Thanks SD, I rather hoped that would be the case. Perhaps the Hornady are a dirty round compared to others. I have not seen any of the Remmington wmr shells you said were good fox stoppers. Phil
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    Now then chaps, I was always told that .17 hmr needs to be cleaned each time it is used, I don't have an hmr but my pal who has one was also advised to clean after use and he does. Moving on, I was also told that the ammunition used in the .22wmr is nowhere near as dirty so cleaning was similar to a standard .22rimmy only clean when needed. This morning I had an issue with my wmr in the scope mount had moved so I needed to rezero which I did and generally pratted around for a while getting through about 50 - 60 rounds of Hornady 30 gr, V-Max and the barrel is really dirty. Perhaps a silly
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    That may be Mitch as in the fact that police in certain parts of the country rule that without a written statement from the doctor, you will NOT get even a renewal ticket which is way out of order but the government is not stopping them so they carry on and it may be brought into government policy in time. During lockdown, there was NO provision for us to go out shooting and yes I know quite a few of you did so and that was your decision but my shooting partner and myself did not and that was our decision. This situation of phoning in to the control room when we go out is not a major issu
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    You phone 101 and ask for the control room who will take your details and where you are going. It is simple and save any problems that may occur. Once we are all back to the new normal, I won't be doing this but in all honesty, I don't really mind if it helps when some anti reports that there is a bloke with a gun, it saves sending out other police officers when they could be better placed elsewhere. Not everyone's take on it but it keeps me on the right side and I will continue until I no longer need to do it. Phil
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    Stunning Jimmy...................................simply stunning. Phil
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    No it's not cheap but my rfd uses one so does the other rfd I deal with has one and not much more than the FX and having looked at one, I think the Skan is far better value for money. Phil
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    They are using them on some of the 'Airgun 101' vids but I don't see how they can be as accurate as a Chrony or Caldwell unit where the pellet passes the sensors. I have a Combro but don't like them much and wish I had not sold my Chrony. At £140 - 160 I would not buy one and instaed buy another Chrony or Skan unit. The police use Skan so they must be pretty good. Phil
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    It was on the tv tonight during the covid19 presentation that the police cannot enforce distancing which is not what has been happening and they should be allowed to enforce it in my humble opinion. I phone the police to advise them I am out vermin shooting and phone again when I get back, no problem at all. I was given this method only a couple of weeks ago and have used it 5 times now, no effort and have logged in several perms on the same night, it is very simple. I have found so far that the police are very friendly and quite helpful with any queries I may have. I printed out th
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    My pal was going to get one until he saw the price and yes the Pard did need hiking up but strips of aluminium coke can did the job AND a drink thrown in ? Phil
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    BASC Head Office, Marford Mill, Rossett, Wrexham, LL12 0HL Tel: 01244 573 000 | email Updated advice on shooting activities in England BASC has updated its advice for shooting, work on shoots and pest control in England – but not in Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland – following the government's latest changes to the regulations for fighting Covid-19. This advice has been formed after discussions with the government and has been submitted to Defra for confirmation. In line with the Prime Minister’s statement, from Wednesday 13 May, deer stalking, pest control, conserv
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    Are you using the JSB Heavies in the 97 or the Daystate Simon. I am using JSB Exact 4.52 in my new 99 which seem to be spot on so far although I have only put about 400-500 pellets through as yet. Phil
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    BASC Head Office, Marford Mill, Rossett, Wrexham, LL12 0HL Tel: 01244 573 000 | email Updated advice on shooting activities in England BASC has updated its advice for shooting, work on shoots and pest control in England – but not in Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland – following the government's latest changes to the regulations for fighting Covid-19. This advice has been formed after discussions with the government and has been submitted to Defra for confirmation. In line with the Prime Minister’s statement, from Wednesday 13 May, deer stalking, pest control, conserv
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    Don't forget if / when if you are mad enough to sell it, my name is on the list Jimmy. Phil
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    If you are after live quarry Jak, it is a case of knocking on doors as Charlie Caller said but if you are looking for a range to go and shoot at then look here https://www.shootingclubdirectory.com/ Welcome to the forum Phil
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    Heavier pellets have ALWAYS increased the fpe when ever i have used them in sub 12 rifles. It is not uncommon for Daystate rifles to be low on power but for GOD'S sake, do not sent it to Daystate to have the issue looked at because they will not fix the problem and charge you plenty. You have some good guys in your neck of the woods such as our Jimmy, or better known as bigmac97 who may be able to point you in the right direction or send the gun to Ratworks tuning house in Leicester who did a great job on a couple of Daystates for members on here. Never heard of lighter pellets put
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    The only two sub 12 rifles I would jump at are, firstly another hw110k but this time in .177, sold mine in order to buy my .22wmr and the other is as Mitch said, the new FX Wildcat as I had two of these and really loved them but they had to pave the way for my Impact. I need a nice little part time job to fund my hobby..... Phil
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    I advise the police that I am carrying out vermin control at a specific farm, they give me a log number and off we go then phone them when we get home. I have only just started to shoot again but as there seems to be a method of control, I am happy to do that. Phil
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    Oh yes, approx 9000 acres
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    No, I gave it some thought but didn't go ahead as the area in a tree lined quarry we do our testing is well sheltered so perhaps for 80% of the time we don't need one but if I thought it would be of benefit, I wuld buy a cheap one to try out. Phil
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    Cheaper on ebay
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