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Yesterday, 07:31 PM

ROBERT6500 replied to a thread Hi guys. Advice on first gun please. in Beginners & Youngsters

Hi Nick and welcome to Shootinguk. ;) It's very strange for this forum for someone not to of answered your post by now. :confused: Have you bought...

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11-Apr-2018, 09:14 PM

NickPriest started a thread Hi guys. Advice on first gun please. in Beginners & Youngsters

Hi everyone. New to the forum and the world of shotgun shooting. I've owned air rifles for a number of users but finally applied for my license...

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09-Apr-2018, 08:33 AM

adamhawoard started a thread Advantages of Spotting Scopes in General discussion

A spotting scope is a small portable high-power telescope with added optics to provide an erect photograph, optimized for the indication of...

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09-Apr-2018, 07:54 AM

adamhawoard replied to a thread New to Forum in Introduce yourself!

Hi Neil ... Welcome to shootinguk forum.

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09-Apr-2018, 07:52 AM

adamhawoard replied to a thread Hello guys from London in Introduce yourself!

Welcome to shootinguk forum.

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06-Apr-2018, 04:28 PM

Mike George started a thread Commonwealth Games in General discussion

I haven't been able to watch much of the coverage so far, but have the shooting sports been mentioned, or have the "hate guns and shooters" brigade...

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04-Apr-2018, 04:48 AM

simcgunner@earthlink.net replied to a thread Puppy on point in Gundogs

Took my 8 month old GSP pup to her first Natural Ability field trial test last week. She was tested in the following abilities 1, use of nose ,2...

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02-Apr-2018, 10:55 AM

stut4 replied to a thread Proof marks in Guns & Rifles

Gents, thank you for taking the time to reply, especially for the link to the proof marks. so more likely 1887-1896 then - wow. i'll ask my local...

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31-Mar-2018, 11:51 PM

BULLSEYE replied to a thread Here we go again..... in General discussion

where are this people evolving from. hares damage crops etc. and need to be controlled. or the city people are first to moan when the prices of...

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31-Mar-2018, 06:38 PM

coalman replied to a thread Proof marks in Guns & Rifles

I read somewhere the price per box is unreal. Just reloaded some 28g carts for a friend using BP. . It is time consuming...

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30-Mar-2018, 04:29 PM

Mike George replied to a thread Here we go again..... in General discussion

I hesitate to bring politics into this forum, but she doesn't want an independent Scotland, which is a legitimate political aspiration whether you...

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30-Mar-2018, 03:06 PM

1066 replied to a thread Here we go again..... in General discussion

Nicola Sturgeon is just trying to garner newspaper space, and she really doesn't care how she does it. I'd be surprised if she even knew what a hare...

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30-Mar-2018, 07:51 AM

Mike George replied to a thread Proof marks in Guns & Rifles

Gamebore used to make black powder cartridges, and someone mentioned to me that they still put through small batches that quickly get snapped up....

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30-Mar-2018, 07:33 AM

Mike George started a thread Here we go again..... in General discussion

Here we go again- ignorant city idiots telling us how to manage the countryside. (see http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-43545196).

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29-Mar-2018, 08:00 PM

coalman replied to a thread Proof marks in Guns & Rifles

the 13/1 and other symbols indicate it was firt proofed in Birmingham.1887-1896. London used the 13/1 in 1896-1904although the other markings don't...

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29-Mar-2018, 07:17 PM

coalman replied to a thread Proof marks in Guns & Rifles

I've had a quick look and it would appear "dating" your gun is going to be as much fun as I had doing the same for a belgian SxS I have. In the end...

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28-Mar-2018, 10:05 AM

Mike George replied to a thread Really struggling for spare part - Franchi cocking lever in Guns & Rifles

Pleased it worked out for you. Hope you enjoy shooting the gun.

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28-Mar-2018, 09:41 AM

stut4 replied to a thread Proof marks in Guns & Rifles

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28-Mar-2018, 09:40 AM

stut4 started a thread Proof marks in Guns & Rifles

I'm trying to find out a bit of information about my Demascus Midland Hammer Gun barrel. Its serial number 24665. From what i gather, the 2 marks...

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28-Mar-2018, 09:30 AM

stut4 replied to a thread Really struggling for spare part - Franchi cocking lever in Guns & Rifles

just wanted to close this thread. after trouble obtaining this part or machining via several local gun smiths i'm pleased to report that GMK...

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28-Mar-2018, 08:40 AM

Peter_Marshall replied to a thread Shooting for the Future in Beginners & Youngsters

The next one day course is on the 28th April at Loddington in Leicestershire. Booking can be made through the web address above or drop me an e-mail...

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26-Mar-2018, 11:15 AM

Peter_Marshall replied to a thread Shooting for the Future in Beginners & Youngsters

There are still places left. If you would like to learn more about current best practice in game shooting and/or like to improve your own shooting...

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