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  1. Deker
    If they are in season you can shoot them whatever, if they are not then you will have to plead a case to Natural England.
  2. Deker
    The simple method is Meths, pure and simple, I put the tail and meths in an old clean coffee jar, FILL with meths, lid on and leave for about 3 weeks...4 max, turn/shake every couple of days. Extract from meths, ring out tail and retain, and filter, all meths for the next one. Wash tail thoroughly in MILD shampoo and leave to dry naturally, kneading regularly to stop it going hard and brittle. Easy!
  3. Deker
    When my HMR was brand new it did without doubt favour the Hornady 17g, several others were terrible (especially the 20g loads), but now it has seen many thousand rounds it is happy with just about everything, although it is still not comfortable with Winchester, could always be a slightly iffy batch of course. The 20g is actually quite good now, but it still seems to like Hornady 17g the best!!! Don't ask me why!
  4. Deker
    He will have to do whatever your FEO wants him to do. And Yes, in principle he will have to accompany you every time you go out until you are signed off. Commonly 6 months AND 6 Deer, but there are no specific rules, your FEO will tell you what is expected from him!
  5. Deker
    I know next to nothing about reloading but I am pretty sure you can get 50g, and certain you can get 55 and 58 in .243!
  6. Deker
    hi mate ,if your howa is the same as mine fit bipod as normal on the front sling stud.mine has the hogue stock same as yours. What he said!
  7. Deker
    Nobody can really tell you, this is personal, only advice really is ..if you can't see it you can't hit it, so make sure glass and reticle are to your liking!
  8. Deker
    On the problem you outlined above, he is incorrect.. "i want to shoot rabbits bolted by the ferrets and a bit of decoying and crow and pigeon shooting" However, I'd say it is infinately possible you will also have a use for a .22lr. As there are two of you then problem solved potentially, if you can get both and your parents go for it!
  9. Deker
    Take a look at the pinned section at the top of this forum, if you have any questions about the process after reading that then fire away.
  10. Deker
    New gun/barrel, innexpensive scope, budget ammo....... you should be well pleased with 2" at 200!
  11. Deker
    Like I say, it's great to see you wanting to get into all this, and we all started somewhere and we all had/have a lot to learn, but perhaps another word with your gamekeeper pal, etc is in order... i want to shoot rabbits bolted by the ferrets and a bit of decoying and crow and pigeon shooting ..what do you think would be best for this, lets just think about rifle or shotgun to start with, forget calibres??... ATB!!
  12. Deker
    Pretty much whatever may have a season, and whatever may or may not be on the General Licence is open to discussion with Natural England..... IF you have a strong enough case they will let you deal with it.... It will still be possible to apply for a personal licence. Applications are judged on their merits on a case by case basis. Information on how to apply for such a licence is given on our website. http://www.naturalengland.org.uk/ourwork/regulation/wildlife/default.aspx You will have to put one almighty good case!!!
  13. Deker
    It's good to see you coming into shooting but a few points.....a biger better gun, I have 3 cabinets full of shotguns and rifles yet I still have a 12ft lb and a 26ft air rifle as well, because I have a use for them. No gun calibre or power is BETTER than another, they are just different and have differing uses!! You do need to rush, if you have expectations of getting either, especially a FAC by July! What do you primarily want to shoot and at what ranges?? What land do you have? What input/knowledge do your parents have of this subject overall??
  14. Deker
    Why would you not go for the varmint barrel, I have used the heavier barrel a lot and I find the heavier barrel helps keep the gun steady on long range shots. Why would you not choose the varmint barrel? Some folks have had problems getting good groups with their CZ 452 Varmints maybe due to that model only having one action screw. I have one in .22 WMR and love it. Not heard that before...... Another reason NOT to buy the Varmint is it will not shoot any better than a light barrel in the field...so why bother with the extra weight? If you want to lug around a heavy gun
  15. Deker
    Well done John! Still a bit quiet on the foxes round here, must have done too good a job last year
  16. Deker
    ...and to move things to another level altogether, who hasn't swatted a fly or used fly spray, who hasn't put down ant powder, etc, etc...even the ANTIS do..... ........and the difference is????????
  17. Deker
    You still need to have nominated land as you did for the grant. The open ticket allows you to shoot on any land that you have permission on but the onus on safety falls on you and rightly so. In a nutshell you still need a dedicated piece of land as your main ground as it gives the required good reason for ownership. AS above, and from what you say you appear to have no land now which means you currently have no need for the rifle or a FAC. What is this registering your gun to a piece of land, do you mean permission or clearance for the calibre or what? Deker I c
  18. Deker
    I have a few observations I would appreciate your response on...Cheers!! BulletWinddrift.doc
  19. Deker
    You still need to have nominated land as you did for the grant. The open ticket allows you to shoot on any land that you have permission on but the onus on safety falls on you and rightly so. In a nutshell you still need a dedicated piece of land as your main ground as it gives the required good reason for ownership. AS above, and from what you say you appear to have no land now which means you currently have no need for the rifle or a FAC. What is this registering your gun to a piece of land, do you mean permission or clearance for the calibre or what? Deker I c
  20. Deker
    This model is OK and if you are on a budget will certainly do you for the time being..or longer!! Personally I don't like this reticle and I wouldn't waste my money on an illiminated ret either! Thanks deker. Why dont you like the illuminated ret??? Maby im doing to much reading on line I thought it was a good feature. please tell, you could save me some very scarce €€€€€s I have 2 scopes with IR, don't remember the last time I turned either of them on. If it's light enough I don't need it, if it isn't I use the lamp!! Some may like them, I would
  21. Deker
    This model is OK and if you are on a budget will certainly do you for the time being..or longer!! Personally I don't like this reticle and I wouldn't waste my money on an illiminated ret either!
  22. Deker
    You still need to have nominated land as you did for the grant. The open ticket allows you to shoot on any land that you have permission on but the onus on safety falls on you and rightly so. In a nutshell you still need a dedicated piece of land as your main ground as it gives the required good reason for ownership. AS above, and from what you say you appear to have no land now which means you currently have no need for the rifle or a FAC. What is this registering your gun to a piece of land, do you mean permission or clearance for the calibre or what?
  23. Deker
    The magazine needs to be out during transport, the bolt doesn't, nevertheless it's probably a good idea! Ammo can be stored with (not loaded in) the gun, but still preferably out of site! If you stop, leave the vehicle etc, you need to take all reasonable precautions!
  24. Deker
    I have had a quiet start to the year bunny wise for several reasons, on half what I was this time last year, but I suspect things will improve!
  25. Deker
    BUT... if you can group the 17 at 1" easily at 100 metres then just go for head shots and the meat will be fine! It all depends what best suits your land and the neighbours, that's why many people have both!
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