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by sss360
Thu Jun 15, 2017 8:24 am
Forum: Hunting
Topic: Getting back out there...
Replies: 9
Views: 8229

Getting back out there...

Hello All It's been a while since I've either been on the forum or out hunting, mainly due to travelling a lot this past 12 months for work. My role has recently changed slightly and the travel has relaxed now, so about four weeks back I had the urge to get out and deal with the overrun of rabbits t...
by sss360
Mon Feb 29, 2016 3:24 pm
Forum: General airgun chat
Topic: Newbie
Replies: 7
Views: 3073

Re: Newbie

Welcome to the club :)

We might be teaching you to suck eggs, but as Dr B said make sure you put the practice in and get used to the rifle while shooting targets before you decide to go hunting :)

Have fun!
by sss360
Mon Feb 29, 2016 10:00 am
Forum: General airgun chat
Topic: Scottish Law Change
Replies: 4
Views: 2650

Re: Scottish Law Change

Hmm... I wonder what is classed as "land". What about the guys who have a fair sized garden and just like to plink there without doing any pest control? Are they no longer deemed suitable to own an air weapon? I, myself, got into this sport by back garden plinking and only got my permissio...
by sss360
Sat Feb 27, 2016 11:24 pm
Forum: Off topic chat
Topic: Dads Army`s coming
Replies: 6
Views: 3359

Re: Dads Army`s coming

I saw it last week - it was enjoyable, not the same (obviously) but worth a watch if you're a Dads Army fan :)
by sss360
Sat Feb 27, 2016 11:23 pm
Forum: General airgun chat
Topic: Scottish Law Change
Replies: 4
Views: 2650

Scottish Law Change

Looks like air weapon licencing has gone through over the border... http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-scotland-politics-35668626 It mentions that a prospective owner will need to justify why they require an air weapon (similar to when you apply for your FAC). I wonder whether back garden plinkin...
by sss360
Fri Feb 12, 2016 8:40 am
Forum: Hunting
Topic: Permissions
Replies: 10
Views: 7756

Re: Permissions

All good advice, many thanks, Pat! :)
by sss360
Thu Feb 11, 2016 8:15 pm
Forum: Wanted Section
Topic: Gun Safe
Replies: 4
Views: 2800

Re: Gun Safe

Thanks, granville, but I'm looking for at least a 5 gun.

James
by sss360
Thu Feb 11, 2016 10:43 am
Forum: Off topic chat
Topic: Dads Army`s coming
Replies: 6
Views: 3359

Re: Dads Army`s coming

Has anyone seen the film yet? I can't help but be sceptical, but do really want to see it :D
by sss360
Thu Feb 11, 2016 9:44 am
Forum: Off topic chat
Topic: Weather
Replies: 6
Views: 2768

Re: Weather

There was quite a lot of ice out first thing this morning when I took the dog for a walk, I'm glad to be working from home today so I don't need to ride the motorcycle in 8-)
by sss360
Wed Feb 10, 2016 7:32 pm
Forum: Hunting
Topic: Permissions
Replies: 10
Views: 7756

Re: Permissions

Thanks for the tips, Pat!

Do I just add ".17HMR (expanding ammo)" to the ammunition form where I also state how much I would like to be able to store?