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  1. Gabriel
    Camokid, don't take it personally. Mr_Logic's quite right and what he said is sound advice. A larger round on fox equals a cleaner, more humane kill without the inherent risks of the lighter, .17 on animals of this size. Having said that, placement is crucial whatever you're using.
  2. Gabriel
    Slightly off topic, but this got me grinning this morning! http://www.scottcountry.co.uk/products_det...?productID=2102 Whilst I'm wondering if this actualy works or not, has anyone else come across any other amusing hunting 'aids'?
  3. Gabriel
    Good write up Martin. Some serious damage there! What lead were you using?
  4. Gabriel
    Yup, it's jannock. Pat got the job cos 1.) he could drive like a rally man and 2.) he could shoot a big pistol and 3.) he didn't give a monkey's. Still got blown away with a Tommo though. Mind, the guys who shot him ended up wearing concrete weskits. Under 50 foot of water. JUST DON'T ASK ME HOW I KNOW, OK? Ric
  5. Gabriel
    Was this a variation, or do you have a very friendly FEO. Lucky to get all three calibres on a new cert
  6. Gabriel
    I wouldn't necessarily say so. Yes it's got plenty of punch, but doesn't have the speed compared to .243. I'd say the .270 is more a dedicated hunting calibre, when you need energy as opposed to outright range.
  7. Gabriel
    We’re all aware that gun safety and awareness of the potential dangers is of paramount importance in our sport – And it’s testament to the members on this site that these issues are highlighted on a regular basis. Even so, things can and do happen. As this article illustrates nicely. http://mbatm27.wordpress.com/2007/10/24/ba...elated_content/
  8. Gabriel
    Me and my missus are all year round types.
  9. Gabriel
    Seemingly, the .243AI will send a heavier load with more velocity than the standard round. Ideal for long range (up to 1000 yards) .Sounds ideal to me without going for something like a .308.
  10. Gabriel
    One of these should do it FBC. http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=p4ebtj1jR7c&...feature=related
  11. Gabriel
    I must confess to not knowing much about this calibre in WSSM. Although at over 4000ft/s with lighter loads, it appears to have a reputation as a barrel burner. Anyone else?
  12. Gabriel
    Jesus! Check out the picture on the main page of the FCSA website. That's the biggest mod I've ever seen! Deker, hope it works out. I'd love to see some photo's
  13. Gabriel
    .223 is great for everything you need at the moment in my opinion. Otherwise it's down to specifics.
  14. Gabriel
    I hear that! Never a better moment than pondering life's strange anomalies whilst being in the great outdoors. Plus that one shot.
  15. Gabriel
    Great news Deker. Fully understand that you'd like wrap this up. Good things happen to good guys after all! Best regards
  16. Gabriel
    Thanks chaps. It's either that or a weekend in with the laptop and 'Deer Hunter 2005' I'd rather be outdoors.
  17. Gabriel
    To all you seasoned shooters out there.... With the weather being like it is at the moment, what are your tips for keeping warm for an entire days shooting? Can anyone recommend gear that has prevented on onset of hypothermia and frost bite? Yes, I'm well aware that I'm now sounding like a shandy drinking southern poof
  18. Gabriel
    That's a fair point Cyclone. The issue is with the guy that shot the animal - Not someone that is, and has been trusted for some time by the farmer in question. I do hope that the farmer can realise this. This will be a criminal investigation if a firearm was used. Offer to liaise with the police in their enquiries. It may well take some of the stress away from him and reinforce just how professional you are. Hope it works out Dekker. ATB
  19. Gabriel
    Seconded. Great reply ML.
  20. Gabriel
    Anyway, that statement of yours isn't strictly true. Is it? Death occurs in one of 3 ways: 1. Rapid loss of blood pressure, depriving the central nervous system of oxygen 2. Physical interference with nerve pathways 3. Both of the above. So..... Large calibre + bad shot placement = big wound + animal alive (for a while at least) Moderate calibre + good shot placement = smaller wound + animal humanely dead. Placement. PERIOD! We seem to have lost the focus of Gluebeam's original request for information. Back on topic please.
  21. Gabriel
    I agree with you SS. This argument could go round in circles all day long. Deerstalker, your statement regarding whether the 6.5 is better is a subjective one - based on your own experience with that calibre. If you're happy with it - great!, but try to realise that other members here are more than happy using .243. This isn't a willy waving contest. If you're interested in figures, from what I've read elsewhere, the 243 has a higher velocity and energy at 200 yards with the same weight bullet.
  22. Gabriel
    I wouldn't have thought so. Someone correct me, but with a free floating barrel, as long as a gap exists between the barrel and stock after re-fitting, there won't be any problems with your zero.
  23. Gabriel
    Thanks Cube
  24. Gabriel
    Jumping on the bandwago here, but I agree with a lot of you on this regarding bullet placement versus calibre. I used to work at a National Trust park, and the gamekeeper relayed a story regarding some Germans that were invited over to shoot Fallow deer. One of the hapless guys managed to wound a buck with a very badly place shot from a .270- Which the gamekeeper then had to track (over a few days). It eventually wandered into the visitors car park where he despatched it, but the animal had already endured unnecessary suffering. Calibre size is not the critical factor here, but th
  25. Gabriel
    Yorksjt, I don't want to teach you to suck eggs, but have a word with your mates. They appear to have no respect for the guns they carry. It really doesn't matter whether what you shoot with: air rifle, shotgun, rim or centre. The instant you let complacency take over is when you're quickly in a whole heap of trouble. to quote Deker... "You should in principle NEVER shoot any rifle in an Upward direction!"
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