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    Hehe . . . . . don't be sorry Sean . . . . . . . . just don't do it again, y'hear!? But seriously, thanks for the heads up on that mate, like i said, it was only something i'd heard . . . . . case of chinese whispers i guess? Ta very muchly, Grim.
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    Looks like a nice little setup there Gandalf, but do yourself a favour and take the cammo tape of of your scope mate - self adhesive tape and scopes make bad bed partners IMHO. :sick: Much better to get either an old piece of cammo material and make yourself a scope cover for it, or just get a bit of scrim net and drape it over the scope and rifle - the scrim net option is what i do, with the added bonus that you can add bits and pieces of the surrounding foliage to the net to break up the outline of your scope and rifle. A much, much better option. Regards, Grim.
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    I thought i heard that the game licences had been done away with? I may be wrong on this, but am willing to stand to be corrected? Regards, Grim.
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    Well, assuming we have a springer, and a pcp both of which are running within legal limts (for sake of illustration lets say they are set at 11 ft/lb), then they are going to be the same. I.e., 11 ft/lb is 11 ft/lb, no matter which of the 2 rifles the power is eminating from - as Shakespear said 'a rose by any other name would smell as sweet', type of thing. On the other hand, if you you had the same two rifles on an FAC, then which is the most powerful would wholly depend on what power you had them indiviually set up at? But, if i had to make an educated guess, i would say that a pcp
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    Maybe . . . .just maybe . . . . .when it settled upon the power cable for a rest, it may have sat on a shard of wire poking through the outer sheath, and got a spark or two up it's arse!?!? LOL * Rant starting * Collectively speaking, shit hawkes is what those feckers are - i mean to say, the state they leave the paintwork of your car in after they have finished dumping their dinner all over it!! * Rant over * All the best, Grim.
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    Thats cool. Fair play to you then Scott mate, like I said, I wasn't doubting you had permission, just thought it prudent to mention it, for your peace of mind, like. All the best, Grim.
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    If i remember rightly, brown feathers would indicate that the gull was around 2 - 2 1/2 yrs or under in age - the brown feathers stay brown until adulthood is reached (at around 2 to 2 1/2 years of age, i believe?). That is when the plumage changes colour into the more familliar whites, greys and blacks we are more used to seeing the gulls wearing. As said, Lesser black backed, greater black backed, and herring gulls are on the quarry list; but please, just be careful as to the 'where's' and 'why's' when shooting them guys. Regards, Grim.
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    Yeah, indeed it was! If I remember correctly, with the on-board 'opens', it was effective out to 600 yards? with a scope on, it was then effective out to about 1100-1200 yards. I was very very nearly tempted to buy the 'old spec' de-ac (fully strippable and all moving parts) FN Fal L1A1 SLR i was recently offered, but not sure the wife would have appreciated it though! Pity really that. Regards, Grim.
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    Congatulations Sean well done to you mate - i hope you can now settle on a rifle choice that you are happy with and enjoy what comes your way!! All the best pal, Grim.
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    To be honest, I've always found it best to hanker down somewhere, and snipe them - works every time for me i have to say. Regards, Grim.
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    Can honestly say i never had that problem with the L1A1 7.62 SLR - bloody good rifle, that! I am glad to say that i left before they adopted the SA80 - otherwise known as 'the plastic spastic' by us old school types! All the best, Grim.
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    Hi mate, and welcome to THL, hope you enjoy your stay! Now, i notice you say you are shooting in a dis-used quarry - just because it is dis-used doesn't mean its not owned by someone. Please (to cover your own arse bud) make sure you can find out who is the owner, and get some written permission. Saves you SOOOOooooo much heartache in the long run. Add to that the bonus of B.A.S.A membership is that you will be covered by an insurance for when you are shooting. B.A.S.C do itas well , but as they are a firearms type org, their membership is more expensive - i guess due to the nature of c
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    I would think it won't be a problem mate, i would also like to think that chooks ain't that daft - I think most birds would know as soon as they pick it up in thier beaks whether something is going to be eatable? I am not 100% sure of this, of course, but as I said, i would like to think they have at least that much brain to tell the difference between edible and non-edible?? I hope i am right in my confidence of a chickens intelligence and behaviour! Lol All the best, Grim.
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    That is the typical response (the other homeowner, i mean) from the ignorant, I'm afraid - "Oooh, I've got a good idea, let's try and blame it on the air rifle bloke!" Fair play to your friend Ron for getting it 100% right, and proving himself not at fault - as well as getting a very fair plod, who (as a bonus) knows something of the air rifles capabilities!! I'll drink to that! I hope the other twat gets nothing for his trouble. All the best, Grim
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    I would say that if you are happy with what you paid for it, and you think it a fair price, then chances are, it is mate! The question is, are you happy with how it performs?, are you comfortable using it?, is everything ok with the rifle? As long as you spend the time getting used to your new rifle, and getting to know its quirks and behaviour, then i'm sure you will find it will be a good investment for you to have made for yourself, in the long run. Hope this helps you bud? All the best, Grim.
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    Cheers FV, I'm just glad to help out where I can. Regards, Grim.
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    Funny you should mention that . . . . . i forgot to say that in my post! lol Cheers for mentioning it anyway chap. Shoot sure, & shoot safe guys, Grim.
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    I like they way you are thinking bud, but I think you could confidently say that no, it would most definately NOT be possible (not to forget SAFE) to fill or top up a divers bottle with a stirrup pump - due to the pressures needed to fill the divers bottle. There are two pressures invloved in a divers bottle - either 232 bar, or 300 bar. These pressures are regardless to the physical size of the bottle involved - ie, small 3 litre bottles will be no easier to try filling than a 12 litre bottle,or bigger:o If you consider how long and arduous it can be to fill up an air rifle resrvo
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    Thirded! Lol Regards, Grim
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    Will most certainly do so Coney. Although, i have to admit, I would feel like i would be 'gloating' then! LOL Regards, Grim.
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    Very similar to the way i run Buster, i fill to 180 (my prefered level) and don't need to top up again until i'm around the 110-120 bar mark. Works for me well enough, i have to say. I find this way of filling means that when i'm finished filling, i'm at the top end of my sweet spot, and also for me is the added benefit of being able to shoot right away if i choose to (not that i do that, of course, but the option is there). Although i make it a rule never to shoot unless i have checked zero first. Shoot sure, & shoot safe guys. All the best, Grim.
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    I agree with you there Sean - placement over calibre . . . all day long. Its sort of like the old saying goes " Its not the size of the gun that matters, but rather the speed of the bullet ", Innit!? Regards, Grim.
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    ROTFLMAO!! Hehe . . .Nice one M! Regards, Grim.
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    I would just like to say that I have seen so, so many ' what calibre is best' threads in the past, so all I will say to the matter is that its a case of whatever feels and performs right for you (as the shooter) is the right tool for the job in hand. The way i think of it is like this: with a 22 pellet, once fired and you are tracking it in the scope, it almost can be likened to a mortar, looping up and then lopping down onto the target, like? LOL. A very good choice of calibre for the closer work, where the 22 will give you more punch, IMHO. Also, with a 22, you will sacrifice accuracy i
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    I have found that any of the AA pellets tend to give my S310 [.177 BTW] a severe case of indigestion! Add to that the fact that my barrel (Walther) is very pellet fussy, but I beleive thats because the barrel may well be choked. But for the interest of fellow readers, those pellets I have found DO work are: Crossman Powapells. [Note I say Powapells, not Accupells - never tried Accupells, TBH] Eley Wasps. RWS Super Domes. RWS Super Hollow Points. I spent a lot of time and effort experimenting, and have found the above acceptable. Plus they are the most accurate - for my
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