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  1. Roe head weights

    in Deer Stalking & Management

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    2 hours ago, FOXHUNTER said:

    Cant remember exactly but needs to weight at least 500 grams.

    It's the volume that scores most points.

    Iv heard of heads  weight  445 grams and scored good volume walking away with high silver 👌  I would just like to hear people experiences on the lower weighted heads that they have had scored

  3. Application for F.A.C.

    in Gamekeeping, Conservation & Shoot Management

    Posted

    Hi my friend is in process  of applying for his F.A.C.and S.G.C.

    He has been accepted into a stalking syndicate, has joined a shooting club  and doing a bit of beating at the moment , has also had a few paid stalking days. Fully insured  etc.. 

    He has just submitted his app / references /permission  etc.. the down fall is he's go a couple of charges 2 public orders  and a missed court day.  2 them ended up with fines .. these charges were 11 years  ago  He has put them on his application..  what do you guts think his chances will be ?? He Is in Glasgow area if that  makes a difference.. 

  4. Gateway Pro wellies

    in Hunting Boots & Clothing

    Posted

    Hi does anyone know much about this boot on what sort of quality they are ?? I used to wear harkila  but they are now worse wellies on the market .. I'm looking into these gateway  Pro shooters  but would like  a to know a bit more About them ... any information would be appreciated 

  5. Remington 700 , 223 bolt jammed

    in Reloading and Gun Maintenance

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    4 hours ago, wilbur foxhound said:

    This happened with me the cause with mine was lack of maintenance,not cleaning it properly and the throat of the chamber ended up with corrosion so that when the bullet is fired and the neck expands it was catching the rust and making the bolt hard to pull back,mines was a mannlicher 243.forgot to add I could lift the bolt up but not pull it back and had to use a piece of wood as a hammer atb wf

    Sounds very similar to my problem.  What did you do to address it.. ? And did it work 

  6. Remington 700 , 223 bolt jammed

    in Reloading and Gun Maintenance

    Posted

    Hi im fairly new to rifle shooting ..I was out for fox at night  and  after I discharged a shot  the bolt had jammed . I had to use very hard force to get it to release .. so this  continued for a few rounds   keep getting jammed ... I then  bought another different kind of factory ammunition   and  then again  after the rifle is discharged  the bolt jams... p.s  if I load the rifle and don't fire the bolt works fine .. it seems to be after anytime I have fired.. anyone know what the problem could be ... p.s  they are all factory loads 

  7. Trying to Rent marshland

    in Wildfowling

    Posted

    On 19/10/2020 at 11:47, Sundodger said:

    Eh up boba job,

    just seen your  post how did you get on, did you contact the land owner. Myself I would have just been straight with the guy and asked for permission, and take it from there.

     

    Yip I did  .. I am currently waiting on bill headed permission letter . 

  8. New Flight Pond

    in Wildfowling

    Posted

    I personally  would feed it for a while  but not shoot it   keep a good eye on it with a trail camera . After a few start feeding  on it  they will gradually appear  in numbers . Stick a few decoys in it  will help aswell..

  9. Trying to Rent marshland

    in Wildfowling

    Posted · Edited by bobajob

    Hi  I have got  my eyes on a local spot not far from a river. It is a bit of swamp  marsh land and a good small splash puddle that holds loads of ducks  I have started to feed it  and the numbers look good .. I have been asking round about farms locals etc to see about rent/ or lease  . None them own it  and it belongs to a big house builder ..the land will never be build on due to flood danger etc . But I have finally got a email address tothe person I need to contact about the land... the swamp / splash area I was inquiring about is approximately 0.5/ 0.75 acre . Has anyone any pointers  on what I should ask the person  I need to contact.  The representative has emailed me back saying the dont have any intention of renting or leasing the land  but they did ask me what  I was planning on useing it for.?  Any help would be appreciated 

  10. Notify police before shooting

    in Pigeon Shooting & Decoying

    Posted

    In all honesty iv never had any problems at all when out shooting  having to notify police etc... 

    But  I did call the plod to see about travelling under these restrictions  as I was called out to  a farm whom had just drilled a few fields  and was having problems with pests.. I was going to be travelling around 30 miles    I explained the situation. But really got a mouthful about not notifying them when I was planning shooting  at all other times ...  in my opinion they are just  desk operators who answer phones . And she was a fecking anti .. needless to say she couldn't give me an answer about travelling as it wasnt  my business duties... I tried to explain that it was essential  for the farmer  ... but she just passed on a few other phone numbers to call .

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  14. Travelling laws under lockdown ..

    in General Talk

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    Hi I do some post controlled  duties on a large shooting estate .. I have  a letter from the owner  giving me permission to go and carry out duties  for fox control  due to this time of year when lambing is taking place . 

    The distance I would be travelling is 40 + miles to my destination   . I have asked local police  on (26-3-20) where I stand if I got stopped and I'm still awaiting an answer . . Any body an ideas of where I would stand if stopped.

  16. FAC..application

    in Rimfire, Centrefire & Shotguns

    Posted · Edited by bobajob

    14 hours ago, Baldcoot said:

    Just remember Police Scotland will want a medical form from your doctor to say your not osama bin liner so find out what your doctor charge,s and if he will do it as some wont .

    If so BASC has a scheme where a doctor that will ,reviews your medical history and speaks to you direct and he charges £50 an expense and issue to be aware of in these troubled times atb and good luck

    When I was in process of my sgc  I went to the doctor with the form and it cost me £100 for it to be signed and emailed back to the firearms department .. there was no mention of any medical history when I got my visit... 

  18. FAC..application

    in Rimfire, Centrefire & Shotguns

    Posted · Edited by bobajob

    Hi I'm currently a holder of sgc (3 years). and I'm thinking of applying for my fac .. I have alot of permission for shooting crows,pigeons ducks phesants etc . I help out quite often on a shooting estate .  Do you think I will have any problems applying for a fac.. I'm looking to have a 243. For  Fox .  Roe Deer ...and a smaller one for rabbits and stuff..

  24. Lakeland’s

    in Earthdogs & Working Terriers

    Posted · Edited by bobajob

    15 hours ago, jossa said:

    Still a few lads work lakeys week in week out, i have a couple myself and know of other lads who have good solid lakeys  doing the job.

    Still plenty working lakelands out there as I said I have a family history of them for many years all worked , And kept around close friends ..alot of people may own or have owned a working lakeland  but to breed  for years  and have a decent success is a bit different....but hey the  so called dog men  on here say they dont exist ....

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