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  1. flytie
    John, you are a myth peddlar of the first water, seemingly unworried by facts. I cannot take you seriously when you utter such unfounded tosh. ft
  2. flytie
    In law, free game, of any description, does not belong to anyone. As soon as it is dead it belongs to the landowner on whose land it is laying on. If it is no longer on your permission, it does not belong to you. It is nice to come to an amicable arrangement with your neighbours if you can, but if you can't, then tough. The law is against you. ft
  3. flytie
    The BASC backed a lead ban on Wildfowling and wetland shooting which was based on no real scientific evidence to support claims that wading birds were picking up lead shot. The BASC are also backing a lead ban on stalking bullets, again with no real evidence to support the ban. Why would it come as a surprise if the BASC backed a total lead ban John John, When the lead ban was proposed I was fairly vocal both on a personal and a political level. I still have the studies that were used in evidence to support the ban. There are three of them all concerning swans. Dr John Harra
  4. flytie
    Dave, I have not looked up cleaning rods, but I do have a 6.5x55 which is .264" in imperial. If you are still not sure ring reloading solutions and they will see you right; http://www.reloadingsolutions.com/ ft
  5. flytie
    QS, I use, and try not to wet yourself laughing at this, a 15ft salmon rod so I can hold the soaked rag (and weight) at a distance from my scent and make a drag for the dog to follow. This allows you to go from a full drag, to a touch here and there. She is only a little black lab, but she got the hang of it. I find the biggest problem with her is her wagging tail, it seems very long and noticeable when you are trying to creep up on deer. ft edit, I have used a skin in a hessian sack dragged earlier in the day by me, but found this was too easy for her to follow.
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    I carry a re-sealable freezer bag with about a teaspoon of salt in it, then collect the blood from the carcass. You can freeze it and thaw it out when needed. ft
  7. flytie
    Wow! I particularly like the bottom photo, that would make some hatrack. ft
  8. flytie
    Morning and evening John, then the next day. I only have three to cull on my patch, but at least I'm lucky enough to have some ft
  9. flytie
    If you use light loads there are plenty of 12 bores out there you could use. Most game side by sides are about 6 1/2lbs to 7lbs and there are plenty nearer 6lb if you look. If you want to stick to o/u configuration try the Beretta ultralight. But why not stick with the 20g. ft
  10. flytie
    John, I bought RWS before I started loading my own. The chap did me a discount because I bought a load of other stuff and it was still £1. a bang My gun didn't like them much either ft
  11. flytie
    Tiddler, it could be worse, you could live in Wales where there are very few deer Oh, you do live in Wales Sorry ft
  12. flytie
    Very good footage and balanced reporting, very unlike the BBC. I have been approached by our town council about a deer problem on the allotments. The allotment holders (the Mayor is one) are really upset by them. It is a difficult situation because of the public access. Hopefully we will sort it out. ft
  13. flytie
    Bob Brunsden makes them, http://firearmsecuritycable.com/page8.html I have them for shotguns and rifles, great for piece of mind if you are out and about and have to leave your gun in the vehicle unattended. ft
  14. flytie
    No, I don't! ft
  15. flytie
    Cass, I think you would be better trying to find a mentor who will come out with you, or buy a few days out with a professional. There is only so much you can learn by books and DVD's. I was fortunate and had four stalkers (only one was a full time stalker) take me under their collective wings. I was allowed to gralloch, under supervision, 10 roe and a munty before I ever used a rifle on deer. We also did carcass preperation. Unfortunately it is the end of the doe cull so your opportunities are slightly more limited. It is a great time of year to be out with stalkers who need to m
  16. flytie
    John, This will be my final missive on the subject. You have ignored the one proof that you asked for, there in the advert is a clearly marked "expansion cavity". Then you have reverted to semantics, again. First you admit it is a grey area that is not legislated upon, then in the next breath say that to use polymer tipped bullets is illegal. Ignoring totally the link to the "Home Affairs Select Committee Comments and recommendations on the administration of the Firearms Act 1968, as amended January 2000" who form and shape the legislation on this matter. So forgive me, if you can,
  17. flytie
    Then for the love of god, show me ANY manufactures data that suggests, describes, markets, advertises or remotely hints that polymer tipped bullets are either SOFT NOSE OR HOLLOW NOSE. I can show evidence that the manufacture does NOT describe these type of bullets as either. John John, Here is manufacturers advertising that promotes a cavity behind its polymer tip, http://www.nosler.com/etip.htm I presume that you will allow that "Cavity" in the English language equates to "Hollow". You have the proof you asked for for, now recant. ft
  18. flytie
    I quote but one thing. we have showed four missiles (two of each kind) to experienced riflemen, senior police officers and firearms administration staff. No-one has yet correctly identified which missiles are prohibited and which are uncontrolled and the firearms act has little to do with the deer act. The above is exactly what I am doing my level best to point out, and that is that polymer tipped bullets have not been defined accurately in legislation, which the above proves. Yes, we know that certain polymer tipped bullets are designed for deer shooting and may even be better than
  19. flytie
    GP, Just for you, I will post this again, there are two types of Ballistic Tips; Hunting and Varmint; http://www.nosler.com/bullets.htm ft
  20. flytie
    I am very much aware of the Scottish laws. Many people claim to use A-max bullets which are match bullets. Just because people use polymer tipped bullets for deer stalking does not mean it is legal to do so and until a court has ruled that polymer tipped bullets are legal for deer control it is always going to be a very grey area. The manufactures of such bullets will openly admit that the bullets are neither soft or hollow nosed, the opinions of people such as Mr_logic are of little use when you are stuck defending your actions in a court. The law is an ass at the best of times, what is need
  21. flytie
    John, I find your comments very interesting indeed! Much food for thought. I have been using RWS 140gn hollow points, and just occasionally I have one do a huge amount of damage. I think i will use up what i have and try some other types. The SST's i have have just been used for load development so far, and two unfortunate foxes who happened across us as we were setting up our targets. Again I think they will be used and replaced with something else. Probably a soft point, boat tailed jobbie. Thanks for the reply. Atb, ft
  22. flytie
    Nice pictures and write up, but i am not going to feel sorry for you, no matter how fast you say he made you walk I shot a roe doe with feet like that, "carpet slipper" is what I have been told it's called. There seems to be some confusion as to what causes it, as i have been given several versions. Vitamin K difficiency was one, and living on soft ground was another. The only thing is I shot my roe doe on the base of Bredon Hill, and it is definately not boggy or swampy ground. Any ideas what causes it? Atb, ft
  23. flytie
    John, I have asked this before, but I will ask again cos I'm interested; Is it all plastic tipped bullets, like the Hornady SST etc, that are the problem, or just the Nosler's? ft
  24. flytie
    FD, There are two different types of BT made by Nosler, the "Varmint" and the "Hunting"; http://www.nosler.com/bullets.htm They react in very different ways ft
  25. flytie
    Good result BN I am glad you are ok ft
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