Mainly vermin (for food), some target shooting and generally enjoying being outside (especially in summer). I also like being a member of a club as it's great to go down on a Sunday morning to have a bit of a shoot and also a natter. Good times

I'm thinking of my trainer from when I was a probationary member at the club - he's been shooting all his life and is very knowledgeable regarding all aspects of shooting. He has been using .222 for foxes for years and shares one of my permissions so it would be ideal

I'm only just coming down from my sugar rush

Hi James, You say that you'll be shooting 22lr initially. What calibres are you putting down on you application? Have you considered 17HMR as well as 22lr. They are two very different beasts and your FEO may even suggest that you apply for both. I would certainly suggest you do. If you don't actual...

Evening All! This evening I've been down to see the two farmers who own the land I shoot on for them to fill in the permissions part of my FAC application. I also took an ordnance survey map with me to detail the boundary of each farmers land, something I like to keep for my reference and can also s...

What reticle is on the Nikon Monarch?

Brilliant news, Raj! Your knowledge and humour make you just the man for the job, congratulations

Thanks for the offer, james79, but I'm looking for a safe for FAC use too so it probably isn't suitable unfortunately.

Thanks for the warm welcome back, guys

Blimey, only in Sunny Nunny this year, eh? I'd love to, will check dates but I'm pretty sure that I'm free!

Same here, I had to drag the dog out for a walk earlier which is very unusual for her. The grass will be sopping tomorrow morning at the club