[Variation for Semi-Auto shotgun]

I'm not really worried about proving that I need the weapon that I can do, its just I was un sure of what to put on the form.

 

Thanks for the responses

 

Harry

[Variation for Semi-Auto shotgun]

Hi Gents

 

I understand that to buy/own a semi-auto shotgun with more than a 2 or 3 shot capacity you need to put it on your FAC. I do have a SGC and FAC so its just a case of putting a variation in.

 

Just wondering what you would need to put on the form? Do you need to put how many cartridges you want to hold and capacity of shotgun etc etc ?

 

Thanks in advance

 

Harry

[Loctite on mounts]

Gents

 

Do any of you put loctite on your bases and rings ??

 

I have experienced the screws on my rings slackening off a fraction, now before anyone says it they were on tight to start with. I would say I have approx rounds through it

 

Thanks

Harry

[Birchwood casey targets ?]

You can get 50 of them off stalkers uk for around £12

[Tikka what twist rate]

I have three Sako's so yes I have dealt with GMK

 

Just spoke to one of there reps this morning no chance of getting the 1:8 for a minimum of 9 months but can get a 1:12 end of next month.

 

Some things are just worth the wait.

 

Cheers

Harry

[Tikka what twist rate]

Many thanks for all the replies it's appreciated. I will have a call about to see if I can get one worst case is I will have to order one but that's no big deal.

 

Cheers

Harry

[Tikka what twist rate]

Thanks for all the replies guys I'll stick with the 1:12 then

 

Cheers

Harry

[Tikka what twist rate]

Cheers Bob

 

I still have the problem of which twist rate you get the option of the 8 or 12.

 

The rife would be ordered with the muzzle already threaded so barrel lenght would be 1020 mm

 

Cheers

Harry

[Tikka what twist rate]

Hello Gents

 

Thinking about getting a Tikka Lite SS in 223, just wondering which twist rate would better there is an option of two.

 

Cheers

Harry

[Stalking knife]

Hi Caz

 

My thoughts would be to buy a couple of Mora Clippers in SS and save alot of money. For the price you will never get a better knife, I bought 10 and I got them for 7 quid each. I have to admit lost 1 gave a couple away but at that price you cant grumble.

[Swarovski Binoculars]

Thanks for the replies gents.... I think I'll invest in a pair

 

Cheers

[Stalking in Cumbria]

Too be honest I dont think many get seen around that area.

[Stalking in Cumbria]

Plenty of Roe in Northumberland and Cumbria....... Reds in Cumbria and Sika, Roe and Reds in SW Scotland.

 

Your in quite a good position in Brampton.... not sure how easy it will be to get land

[Swarovski Binoculars]

Hi Guys

 

Im thinking about buying a pair of SLC 8x56 binoculars just wondering if there as good as they say... Does anyone have a pair ???

 

Cheers

[Stainless Steel troubles]

Guys thanks for the replies....

 

Just a bit suprised because I have never ever had a problem with my other Sako rifles those are just blued barrels.

 

Cheers

Harry

[Stainless Steel troubles]

Its a Sako 85 straight from the factory so nothing custom on it.

[Stainless Steel troubles]

Hi Guys

 

Just wondering if anyone of you have had experience or seen a stainless steel barrel and action start to go rusty ?

 

I took delivery of a new rifle in SS 3 weeks and its only been out the cabinet once and to my amazement today I noticed that its started to go rusty in a few places.

 

When the rifle was last out it had been cleaned / wiped down etc and the cabinet has got 4 descicant bags in so I cant see that attracting moisture.

 

I work offshore and for years now we have being seen a vast difference in the quality of marine grade stainless(316), when we have approached manufacturers about this they say its because the quality of raw materials they are being supplied are inferior due to the high demand....

 

Is just a suprise to spend all that money and the bloody thing going rusty.

 

Cheers

[first deer with my new rifle]

Nowt like a picture of the first with the new gun But loose the habit of hanging the bino`s off the sticks it makes you look like a pretender

 

 

I dont know why some people need to have a dig, each to there own I say. I can understand if its an un safe act but thats OTT.

 

Anyway nice picture, thinking about the same rifle in 6.5 x 55

[Variation]

Thanks for the info Stu, its appreciated.

[Variation]

Hello Gents,

 

When I get back home I am going to put in for a variation. Now I understand to do this you must surrender your FAC and submit this with your application. The question is can I continue shooting with my .22 whilst my license is away. Would it be okay to carry a copy of your FAC or would it be a case of no shooting until your FAC is returned.

 

Thanks in advance

 

Harry

[.17hmr for Fox]

Thanks for all the replies its good too get other peoples views.

 

I think I am going to go for a CF

 

Cheers

Harry

[.17hmr for Fox]

HMR will drop a fox cleanly as will .22lr/WMR, IF the bullet is placed correctly. The problem with using a rimfire compared to a centrefire is that if your shot placement isnt spot on there is a high chance you will end up injuring the fox instead of killing it cleanly.

 

Centerfires give you much longer range and a greater margin for error should you pull the shot etc.

 

At the end of the day if you want to take the occasional close range fox in good shooting conditions then as long as your constabulary allows it you should be okay BUT.............

 

I would however opt for a dedicated centerfire to ensure humane kills. There are many different calibres that would all do the job, and you would pick up a second hand rifle fairly cheaply to get you started.

 

sometimes youve got to put the welfare of the quarry first, before trying to save yourself a few quid

 

 

What would you recommend ?

[.17hmr for Fox]

Cheers for that.. Burris make a scope for the Sako Quad so in theory you can have 4 different zero's for all the calibres. To save the problem it might be worth just buying a new gun.

[.17hmr for Fox]

Hi Guys

 

Just wanting a bit of advise here. On one piece of land I have permission on there seems to be a few foxes about. I am wondering if the hmr would be capable of doing the job effectively? The reason I am not thinking about a centre fire just yet is I have a Sako Quad and it might be the cheaper option just to buy a spare barrel for it.

 

But any suggestions would be helpful.

 

Thanks in advance

[the interview]

If you have good grounds for the calibre you have applied for then no problems.

 

I found myself in the same position asking these questions, and too be honest its more like a chat but as it has said before honesty is the key...