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Colin & Jan
Joined: 03 Mar 2006
Posts: 203
Location: Dover, Kent
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No problems as half way down the side of a small valley shooting down. Saying that there always the possibility of the unknown when using a rifle of any calibre, especially when using a lamp when the distance vision limited. |
The backstop was the second rabbit. |
That's what I meant to say!! |
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Nick
Joined: 02 Nov 2004
Posts: 33866
Location: Hereford
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| Posted: Tue Oct 23, 12 7:28 am Post subject: |
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Could have been anything or anyone, tho, presumably? |
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Colin & Jan
Joined: 03 Mar 2006
Posts: 203
Location: Dover, Kent
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| Posted: Tue Oct 23, 12 8:40 am Post subject: |
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| Nick wrote: |
| Could have been anything or anyone, tho, presumably? |
There is always an element of the unknown when using a rifle, particulary at night with a filter to defuse the light. Vision is limited to 100m or so although you can pick out rabbits/foxes etc initially by the eyes.
I think the key is knowing the ground you are shooting over and where not to pull the trigger. |
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vegplot
Joined: 19 Apr 2007
Posts: 21298
Location: Ynys Môn
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There are some things best left unsaid.
A bit like the biker who showed off his speeding prowess on YouTube by filming his speedo during a 120mph stunt on a public road. It cost him his licence. |
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Pilgrim1975
Joined: 30 Jan 2012
Posts: 149
Location: Here And There
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| Posted: Tue Oct 23, 12 9:12 pm Post subject: |
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May I present the Sicilian 'Lupara' for all your pest control needs?
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lupara
'The Lupara: 8 out of 10 Mafiosi prefer it...' |
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Bebo
Joined: 21 May 2007
Posts: 12563
Location: East Sussex
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| Posted: Fri Oct 26, 12 2:33 pm Post subject: |
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Deposit put down on a Berretta Silver Pigeon. 12 bore, 28 inch barrels. Can't get it yet as certificate hasn't arrived and they are sending it off to have the stock altered. Being a short-a*se, with short arms to match it's got to be taken down to 13 and a half inches.
The other half is getting a Browning, which the bloke in the shop called 'a big boys gun'. Much heavier than mine and with a much bigger stock. Perfect for him though as he's 6'4". |
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vegplot
Joined: 19 Apr 2007
Posts: 21298
Location: Ynys Môn
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A very good choice madam.
I've had to cut down the stocks on some of my rifles, they shoot so much better when fitted. |
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Bebo
Joined: 21 May 2007
Posts: 12563
Location: East Sussex
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Can't wait to get it. Even just having it around to practice holding it properly has got to help me shoot a bit better. So far I've been using guns that are too big for me. |
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Bebo
Joined: 21 May 2007
Posts: 12563
Location: East Sussex
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Licence arrived while I was away. I can go and get my gun next week. Hooray! |
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Jamanda
Downsizer Moderator
Joined: 22 Oct 2006
Posts: 34917
Location: Devon
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| Posted: Sun Dec 02, 12 7:49 pm Post subject: |
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And then they'd better not hog all the seats on the South East rail network! |
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Bebo
Joined: 21 May 2007
Posts: 12563
Location: East Sussex
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Commuters are safe, unless I can overhear Status Quo on their ipod. |
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mousjoos
Joined: 05 Jun 2006
Posts: 1977
Location: VERY Sunny SW France
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| Posted: Mon Dec 03, 12 7:58 am Post subject: |
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Ahhhh Status Quo...the perfect excuse for an urban massacre |
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Bebo
Joined: 21 May 2007
Posts: 12563
Location: East Sussex
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First trip out with my new shotgun. It works. Pity I'm such a rubbish shot I can't hit a barn door at 20ft.  |
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12Bore
Joined: 15 Jun 2008
Posts: 9088
Location: Paddling in the Mersey
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| Posted: Fri Dec 07, 12 3:38 pm Post subject: |
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Errm, why are you shooting at barn doors? 
Try aiming for the clays instead!  |
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vegplot
Joined: 19 Apr 2007
Posts: 21298
Location: Ynys Môn
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| Posted: Fri Dec 07, 12 4:18 pm Post subject: |
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| Bebo wrote: |
| First trip out with my new shotgun. It works. Pity I'm such a rubbish shot I can't hit a barn door at 20ft. |
Pratice in the street at car doors from 6 feet. |
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