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| stanley Member Since: 18 Sep 2009 Location: Dorset /hampshire Posts: 1026   
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bet it will look beautiful when its done , don't forget the pics
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28th Oct 2018 6:36pm |
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| Romadog Member Since: 07 Jul 2011 Location: Powys Posts: 1746 |
Huttopia - I always joked with my blonde bimbo whilst beating with her that it was good that we weren't doing it for the money as more seemed to be spent at the vets afterwards......she hunted well and no brambles would stop her !
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28th Oct 2018 7:47pm |
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| Huttopia Member Since: 23 Feb 2016 Location: West Midlands Posts: 1968
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There is truth in the Romadog. I honestly think that you never get to see a dog happier than when it is working. It would be good if they could take a bit more care though!
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28th Oct 2018 8:24pm |
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| VVS210 Member Since: 12 Nov 2016 Location: Hampshire Posts: 953
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So this is 'work in progress' after cleaning & cutting back the original finish on the forend & yesterday's application of BLO/turpentine. Stock is a long way off yet...  Click image to enlarge Click image to enlarge Click image to enlarge Click image to enlarge Not bad for a bog standard silver pigeon I don't think  |
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29th Oct 2018 1:12pm |
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| Thon Member Since: 22 Nov 2015 Location: Salisbury Plain Posts: 696
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Looking good!
Mine's 6 years old now and the wood hasn't been cleaned, oiled or otherwise looked after other than drying it off. I think it could do with a bit of TLC but i'm hankering after chopping it in for an Ultralight. |
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30th Oct 2018 10:50pm |
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| VVS210 Member Since: 12 Nov 2016 Location: Hampshire Posts: 953
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Ultralight 12g weighs about the same as a normal 20g, I've been using a 20g for about 5 years now, not only find it easier to carry but it's also a lot more 'pointable' than a 12g - used a 12g at a simulated driven day recently & it was hard work!!
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31st Oct 2018 8:55am |
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| Thon Member Since: 22 Nov 2015 Location: Salisbury Plain Posts: 696
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I've always had it in my mind that as I am a relative novice, I should change as few things as possible, so a lighter version of the same gun seemed ideal.
The 20G obviously has some advantages in barrel weight (I guess) hence the "pointability". I believe the main weight saving on the Ultralight is around the breech construction, using titanium inserts Vs steel. Thanks for the tips |
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31st Oct 2018 10:57am |
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| JMG Member Since: 16 Apr 2014 Location: Surrey Posts: 222 
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Had first visit to Hownhall Shooting Ground yesterday. Excellent set up with a good range of clays.
Well worth a visit if in the area. |
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15th Nov 2018 9:23am |
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| jst Member Since: 14 Jan 2008 Location: Taunton Posts: 7686 
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Tired
Click image to enlarge Cheers James 110 XS Utility 130 Puma Station wagon/camper (in the making) 90 Puma Hardtop |
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15th Nov 2018 10:13am |
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| walfy Member Since: 29 Aug 2007 Location: Frome Posts: 2642 
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Likewise, I had my first real shooting lesson at Mendip Shooting Ground last week. A great experience and so different to rifle shooting. Will definitely going back, but I think I have enough expensive hobbies already. But already tempted to apply for a firearms licence just incase I get the bug and want to buy my own shooter. 110 D250 SE HT 110 USW SOLD RRE HSE Dynamic Gone, wife killed it VOLVO XC60 R Dynamic with some toys Polaris RZR 900XP SOLD |
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15th Nov 2018 6:36pm |
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| TACK Member Since: 26 Apr 2009 Location: Essex Posts: 1045 |
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16th Nov 2018 9:12pm |
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| Huttopia Member Since: 23 Feb 2016 Location: West Midlands Posts: 1968
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Tomorrow my son and I are going to a family and friends day shooting partridge. It is end of season for that shoot but there are plenty around. We will stand one and beat one, but I'll leave the gun at home so I can concentrate on my son (Oli, 11) and the dogs. Oli will be using a 20g side by side, non ejector (which drives him mad but slows him down) and 24g 7.5 cartridges.
Hoping for a safe, enjoyable day! |
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16th Nov 2018 10:00pm |
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| jst Member Since: 14 Jan 2008 Location: Taunton Posts: 7686
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That sounds like it's going to be a top day out. Cheers
James 110 XS Utility 130 Puma Station wagon/camper (in the making) 90 Puma Hardtop |
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16th Nov 2018 10:22pm |
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| Huttopia Member Since: 23 Feb 2016 Location: West Midlands Posts: 1968
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What a day! A couple of people didn’t turn up so the line was short and I ended up shooting on the peg along from my son. He was safe and seen to be safe, and managed to shoot a partridge. The old dog, with a fine sense of when I can / can’t concentrate decided to play up so was banished to the pick up for a while. The 18 month old was as good as gold and had a really smart retrieve on the last drive of the day.
It was amusing watching Oli out of the corner of my eye as he waited on the peg, he checked things once and then just stood quietly waiting, no fidgeting at all. Boy Click image to enlarge Dog Click image to enlarge Chauffeur Click image to enlarge 😂 |
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19th Nov 2018 10:09am |
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