Dr B
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Thanks VM. Seems the Rapid might be the way to go...
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I'm leaning this way, but why a Mk I Mick?
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Dr B does not like this........
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Thanks James, but there is no way I'd ever say that BSAs are anywhere near AA for quality, consistency, accuracy, reliability. However, as you rightly say, if the gun does not suit you then fair enough. I'm just thinking about higher shot count options. The Theoben is by far one of the highest...I think...
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No! This is not about HW 100s...and I don't like them...period.....over rated IMO....but thanks anyway....I'd like to stay focused on the Rapid vs r10.
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I must confess I never really liked BSA guns. I always found them to be a little 'rougher' around the edges, less refined, etc than other guns. This opinion was based on their springers, from about 30 years ago. They certainly had charm, but were not refined in any real way. When I started out, I shot with a Webley Vulcan and then a tuned MK II HW80. The HW was streets ahead of what my mates had back then (a hodge-podge of guns and lots of BSA springers). My HW was better than my shooting buddies Theoben Sirocco (IMO) and anything BSA was doing at the time. No contest in my eyes.
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Cheers Random and JJM I'll certainly keep you posted. I don't have a mobile phone, the pic was taken by my shooting compadre, but he will send more I'm sure. I will pass these on and report back on observations. The valley I mainly shoot squizzers in, is the main Cumbrian area for reds. however, this wood in particular has not had them for a long while. Nice to see them back. For me its the most positive sign that we have made a good inroad into Grey numbers.....you can shoot 100 of them, and still there are always a 100 left.....The reds would not be returning if they did not fee
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amazing stuff, truly amazing. Thanks so much for sharing and the pics.....mucho cudos....
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Tell them that 1 in 8 Greys carry the ticks for Lymmes disease.....see how they feel then.....
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Thanks to all. The way to truly reduce the numbers is to get permissions for a number of conjoined spaces / forests / woodlands. What tends to happen is one woodland will often feed into another one nearby - providing a constant source of Greys. I'm in discussion with some landowners about contacting their neighbours and trying to put a project together, specifically for squizzers, where we have permissions to cover lots of woodland so we can knock out as many of these satellite woods as possible so that they can no longer provide greys into the major woodland (where the reds are).
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Thanks Chaps. Its a promising sign. The last time I was in the region a red was seen with parapox (in a different wood), so very sad. Since then, lots more greys gone and now the reds emerging in woodland they have not been near in a long time....great to see. Lots more to do and shoot.....I'll keep everyone informed on how its going. I'm back up there later this week.
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Only downside is that now the feeders will need disinfecting every few days.....
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As many of you know, from previous posts of mine, I am involved in a red squirrel conservation project where I shoot a number of woodland regions in Cumbria culling the Greys. Anyway, in one large woodland myself and a colleague have been making inroads into the grey squizzers (him more than me). I've not seen a red in this woodland for a number of years. He then sent me this picture from a week ago from a grey squirrel feeder (shot a few on this feeder myself)......however, this one makes me go all mushy inside. This is what its all about fellas.....the reds are making a comeback...I'
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Good job. Personally I prefer shooting sticks these days. Not forced to always shoot on yer belly, lots more options, more flexible, and you dont have to screw anything onto the gun - but hey, use what works for you. Did you have to alter the sights at all for shooting prone, as the connection with the body would be different I'd imagine?
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This happened to me on my first ever go on our kitchen knife. I figured it out over time - but yes, this can and does happen during the learning curve. Consistency in the angle appears to be key.
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That's excellent advice - and thanks for it. I have actually done exactly that (didn't want to ruin my good knife). I basically follow the divide rule for the edge. So I hold the knife at 90-degrees to the stone. Then halve / divide this = now orientating the knife at 45 degrees, then halve that angle again, Should give an angle of around 20 degrees. I don't want an edge steeper than 40 degrees as I've been told repeatedly that an edge with 15-30 degrees is optimal. I am going to practice more on the kitchen knives, but I'm getting better at putting a clear edge, on both sides, and
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If using a shooting stick or bipod, some like to use their non-trigger hand as a support by placing it on the other shoulder to support the outside / butt of the gun (thumb in the armpit, hand rotated against the stock - though I've mainly seen FAC bullet rifle shooters do this.
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Interesting observations chaps. There is some evidence that certain species are affected by the magnetic fields produced by thunderstorms and the ionization in the air. They 'know' its coming.....I've no idea whether this can help us as hunters or works against us. I'd be interested to know. A thunderstorm takes many hours to build so there might be a window where the animals react, but the storm has still not broken so you wont get drenched. I've noticed the behaviour in birds, not rabbits so that's an interesting one. Cheers chaps.....
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Thumbhole stocks are a personal thing. Some I don't like in the shoulder, some I do. The standard AA one is really good for instance, so no need for me to go after-market. I do find them to be more accurate and noticeably so at 30-40yds but that's just me. I did have to play with the butt-plate to get it in a sweet spot, but once done - fab! Having said all this, my sporter stock is amazing as well - and easier to handle in the field but its horses for courses and all that. I like having both and having the options for different jobs. Good luck with it Mac....
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Hi Chaps The weather forecast seems to be one of thunder / lightening for this evening / tomorrow for the south (sorry guys). If it happens tonight, I'd be interested to know if you've noticed any odd animal behaviour around now due to the impending thunderstorms.....if the storms hit tonight, the weather changes will be happening now and will be slowly building.....I find the birds really don't like it. I used to have an old pet dog at home that would hide under the bed about an hour before the storm landed.... Any differences in behaviour in quarry behaviour? Actual observations n
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it could be argued its more humane, as the unborn have never known life, so nothing to be lost. Like I say, I don't target them specifically, and yes one can feel a certain way about it, But ultimately, I don't dwell on it. I'd rather not shoot a milky / pregnant doe, but it does happen. I feel much worse about quarry not taken cleanly or as cleanly as I'd have liked.
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Hi Rez I lose no sleep over killing pregnant rabbits. I don't necessarily target them, but just collateral damage really. Don't beat yourself up over it. If the kills were humane, then job done. The ones in the belly will just go into a coma and die (painlessly) from cerebral anoxia. Its unavoidable - but unborn rabbits are unlikely to be conscious of their existence.
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Hi Mark Thanks for the reminder. At the moment all I can say is they seem great, and I've used them to take host of squizzers in the garden. Hardly demanding situations though....Next Thursday evening, I start a 5-day shooting break. I will be using the stick on my new rabbit perm and my existing squizzer perms (other quarry may fall foul) so will let you know. What I can tell you it this. The legs on the trigger stick drop fast and quiet. If they remain tied up at the base they make a really fast and useful mono-stick for those unexpected occasions. When the legs are untie
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Thanks all. Will investigate - but the waterstones work very well
