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  1. Deker
    But some have, thats the difference. Right or wrong I think the answer to my question was NO I suspect you are probably right, if anyone had been hauled up for it there would have been some sort of a test case..guilty or innocent, in which case a precident would have been set and the vermin/fox issue settled!!
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    Yep....but that doesn't solve the question of finding/developing the best head and load for different quarry and even target!!
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    Chap..lots of people have done more than 30mph in the limit for years but have simply not been caught......Do you want to be the test case to decide if fox is vermin??? There simply isn't a problem...ask your region... or simply make sure the word FOX is written on your FAC
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    In principle you are correct in part, but as above, it seems the DSC is "almost" a necessity in some areas! Rubbish really, as a few days lecture and shoots in no substitute for years of experience. I have NO official deer qualifications but I am an accepted and hopefully respected deer mentor for Thames Valley and the Met Police. How daft is it that the Police are happy for me to "train & supervise" deer stalkers but certain organisations will not allow me to shoot on their land because I have no paper qualification! And if/when you get your own land you cannot shoot what
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    ring them and ask them thats your best bet. noe one can tell you what you want to hear aprt from your flo Yup Jamie is right there. The hub of it all is that some police areas regard a fox as vermin and some have it written down as "fox AND vermin". Unless you ask your FLO you will be unsure what side of the law you are on. Yep..complete stupidity and inconsistancy in the different areas,...as above, best plan is make a call
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    also says this the 17hmr rifle and 17 sound mderator and ammunition shall be used for shooting vermin and for zeroing on ranges or on land deemend suitable by the chief officer of police for the area where the land is situated and over which the holder has lawful authority to shoot. The red bit means it is NOT Open!! The Green bit is standard whatever, you always need authority to shoot on land!
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    Totally agree with SS above, 100g can sometimes be funny, and particularly in the Tikka, fortunately mine seems ok but I use 90g SP almost exclusively and it does the business!! Are you loading or buying factory ammo???
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    There are no "rules" on this as you can see from everything above, build your case and put it as forcefully and reasonably as possible, and keep your fingers crossed!!
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    This has come up time and time again and the answer is simple, if it says FOX on your FAC, like it does on all my rimfires, and several other peoples as well, then you can take fox. If it says vermin you will never know 100%!!
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    They are simply variations on a theme, down to what you want to do with it, and what you prefer, you will not go wrong with either! Never been a fan of the plastic (Xtra wood), but that has no effect on the performance!!
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    That doesn't look a bad set on the Roe as well
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    I haven't shot many Muntjac at all, but the ones I have had took me ages to skin. A fried told me about using an air compressor which to be honest has made things real easy on all the deer. Certainly looks like a top notch buck to me. As for taste, I'd rate muntjac right up there with roe. In fact to my mind, others might disagree and in order of preference: Best eating would be, Roe (not unlike lamb x veal), Muntjac (sort of a cross between lamb & boar. I know a few chaps who would never sell a carcass), Red (one shot fills your freezer not unlike beef), Sika (not unlike red x fallow) ,
  13. Deker
    Very nice deer, well done. Do you use an air line to skin them? John Nope! Not got the kit, know very little about this method Airskinning made easy Cheers...I've heard about this but not seen it done, certainly looks to have possibilities
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    We get down to individual taste and preferences, bottom line is ALL deer taste good to me, Fresh, Free Range and as Organic as you are going to get. The flavour and texture changes throughout the year but I always rate them best around this time of year, usually from late September to about mid/late October! This year is still vey mild and lots of fresh foodstuffs about so still excellent now! To answer the question, from my point of view a good Muntjac just edges a good Roe in the eating stakes! What do they taste like? Have never tried or shot muntjac as don't have t
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    They are pretty straightforward to fit...someone put up a picture guide on here of how to do it a while back which was first class. Have a search through and hopefully you will find it somewhere I fitted the Brookes kit on mine but they are very similar!
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    I wish I could help...I suspect yours is about as good as it gets...I have a Sako Mod on my .22WMR, a Sirocco on my .17HMR and a SAK on my .22lr. Little or nothing to choose between them, when the Sako or Sirocco die they will get a SAK!
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    Appreciate the response but I hope they perform a bit better than that in mine, my RFD has ordered me some from Edgar Bros and expecting them in this week...I'll see how I get on. Cheers
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    You are way out of line, where do you get off on these LIES and invention, you have no knowledge of what I have shot this or any other season, or what with. Just what is your problem, you really do have issues and seem to be doing your best to screw up THL. Kindly refrain from any further personal comments and LIES about me, and/or anyone else!
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    We get down to individual taste and preferences, bottom line is ALL deer taste good to me, Fresh, Free Range and as Organic as you are going to get. The flavour and texture changes throughout the year but I always rate them best around this time of year, usually from late September to about mid/late October! This year is still vey mild and lots of fresh foodstuffs about so still excellent now! To answer the question, from my point of view a good Muntjac just edges a good Roe in the eating stakes!
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    Very nice deer, well done. Do you use an air line to skin them? John Nope! Not got the kit, know very little about this method, and certainly not required for this chap! Skinned today and it was just so easy. Seemed a little quick but everything looked and felt good with him! He surprised me on a number of levels, excellent condition, large and unbelievably tender, beautiful colour and texture meat. The best of the best I keep, there are mixed views on Muntjac but they eat really well in my book. Some is going to an old friend who is not too well tomorow, a leg is
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    Drop traps also sound a possibility! .22 Shorts or Longs are also worth a try if you can find them, probably longs are best. If you do your part and aim straight then out at 50 yards the majority will stay in, so no problems. You did well to find the Flobarts, not seen any for years, they are designed for very close, 50 yards is really pushing your luck with these! Whatever, it sounds a very tricky site so beware! ATB!
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    Either of the above work! If you bury it be prepared for a long wait unless you find the right soil! And watch out for the squirrels as they tend to gnaw away at the antlers! Boiling can also be a bit time consuming fiddly and smelly, remove as much as possible before! You can also simply hang it in a convenient tree (at the right time of year), you would be amazed how quickly the flies/maggots take it apart! Probably some evil chemical treatment available as well! Have fun!
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    So do I...and this one is now jointed and is in excellent condition!! It is very tender and a great colour, they are all good but this is one of the best I can remember...just the right time of year!!
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    Hunting seasons are well published, including at the top of this forum! Simple answer is YES, but Scotland is a little different!
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