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  1. New to deer stalking my 1st invite

    in Game Shooting & all Subjects Shotgun related

    Posted

    https://www.accringtonsurgical.co.uk/product/lane-tissue-forceps/

    On 4/10/2021 at 3:21 PM, Discontinued said:

    What sort of kit would be required can anyone recommend a basic set up...I have to keep my guns ultra light and also cheap.

     

    "Ultralight" and "cheap" don't really mix.

    I was mentored by a massively-experienced professional stalker/ghillie in the northern Highlands. His opinion was that he wanted clients to arrive with a stainless steel, synthetic-stocked rifle, fitted with a scope which either was 6-power, or whose zoom range included 6-power.

    He had over 3,000 deer to his credit, and had used and/or owned rifles in virtually every stalking calibre used in the UK. When he simply wanted a tool to get the job done, his first instinct was to reach for his Sako 75 stainless in 6.5x55mm SE. His go-to ammo for the '75 was PPU 139gr soft points.

    I listened, and followed his advice. My No.1 stalking rifle is a Sako 85 Finnlight in 6.5.x 55mm topped with a Schmidt & Bender Klassik 3-12 x 50 with the illuminated L7 reticle:

    605432472_SchmidtBenderL7reticleFinnlight.thumb.jpg.22a428472f16ac6672eab5665e7fbc4b.jpg

     

     

     

     

    I use only factory Norma ammo with the 120gr. Nosler Ballistic Tip. It shoots ½ MOA groups off the bench, and is devastating on the smaller species I shoot. If I were invited to stalk reds again, or sika, I'd probably select a 140gr. bullet.

    I carry 8x42 binoculars (in my case Swarovski EL Range).

    I use and recommend Southwick quad sticks and a Napier Apex Predator bumbag/rucksack. (YouTube videos available on both).

    For knives I use a Mora Companion Heavy Duty in orange, and an EKA ball-tipped tripe knife, also in orange.

    I also use and recommend a pair of surgical tissue forceps for use in dissecting out the anus.

    As others have said, the best advice is to seek a professional mentor.

    Safe, happy shooting, and good eating!

    maximus otter

  4. Air rifle restorers: Any recommended?

    in General Discussion

    Posted

    3 minutes ago, saddler said:

    OK Maximus

    I have asked the question on said FB group
    Will see who replies, etc.

    SHOULD be the group who can suggest the best bloke to get the job done!

    We WILL need some "before" photos on here first, prior to shipping it off, so we can compare them with what you receive back...

    Thanks!

    If l take anyone up on an offer, before and after pics will be published!

    maximus otter

  5. Air rifle restorers: Any recommended?

    in General Discussion

    Posted

    5 minutes ago, saddler said:

    Get on the Book of Faces
    There is a chapter of doom called Lost Volume
    Most of the better restorers and the like hang around there

    Happy to post the Q. on there for you if it's easier for you

    Thanks for the kind offer.

    l don’t “do” any form of social media; l was hoping for someone with a website.

    maximus otter

  6. Air rifle restorers: Any recommended?

    in General Discussion

    Posted

    l still own my first ever rifle, a 1969 BSA Super Meteor in .22, serial number TE 315**

    lt’s in rag order, and currently resides in pieces in my garage, the legendary “box of bits” that every gunsmith dreams of receiving to be worked on... 😂

    My question: Does anyone know of a reputable, trained, experienced air rifle restoration expert who could breathe new life into the treasured companion of my formative years?

    l would be willing to spend a reasonable three-figure sum; what l don’t want is somebody’s brother-in-law with a hammer and a rusty set of carpenter’s screwdrivers, or “my mate Geoff down the pub”.

    Thoughts, gents?

    maximus otter

  9. Sako 85 info please

    in Varminting

    Posted

    2 hours ago, Richiew said:

    Thanks very much for the load info  . Got some N135 so was going to try that once I’ve got some loading gear . Full length resize or neck only ????. With 308 I’m only doing bushing bump and neck with forster dies . 
    cheers 

    FL resizing.

    Lapua brass; CCI BR4 primers.

    maximus otter

  10. Sako 85 info please

    in Varminting

    Posted

    7 hours ago, Richiew said:

    Tikka varmint 20” barrel in stainless

    Thing of beauty.

    l load 52 grain Berger HPs, 20 thou off the lands, over - IIRC - 24.6 grains of Vihtavuori N133. 

    3350 fps and ¼ MOA groups off the bench.

    maximus otter

  11. Sako 85 info please

    in Varminting

    Posted

    On 2/18/2021 at 6:41 PM, Richiew said:

    Next line of thought regarding tikka 223 super varmint . Could anyone measure theirs to see how much free space for a moderator in front of the stock .

     

    Tikka T3 Super Varmint in .223:

    12⅜" from tip of forend to (screwcut) muzzle crown.

    maximus otter

  17. 1967spud World Headquarters is go go go

    in General Discussion

    Posted

    1 hour ago, 1967spud said:

    Just a quick update for those interested. We are currently now up to 4500 sq feet, with a new dedicated packing department, handling 100's or parcels daily.  Also the addition of a  Ammunition Bung with good capacity for 1000's of rounds and up to 500kgs of powder primers etc.

    New stock control is slowly beihng rolled out across the website, (god i wish i  had done that from day one) so hopefully in time the ammount of back orders will be controllable and determined by you the customer. 

    We have the new News letter being emailed out at least once a month, with all the latest tips, gossip, and products. 

    As usual the range is expanding quicker than ever as we take on new brands with in the reloading and shooting industry. 

    During these C19 times and the 3rd lock down , we are able to offer click n collect on all products for those who need pest control supplies etc. 

    Stay safe. 

     

    👍

    maximus otter

  20. Ranges Shut Again

    in General Discussion

    Posted

    6 hours ago, Popsbengo said:

    😁

    Another 'expert' appears to reassure us it's all just a storm in a tea cup

    Where do you get your nonsense stats from?

     

    “Our current best estimates tell us that about 10% of the global population may have been infected by this virus," Dr. Mike Ryan, director of the WHO's Health Emergencies Programme, said at a WHO executive board meeting Monday.”

    6.10.2020

    https://edition.cnn.com/2020/10/06/health/who-coronavirus-world-population-intl/index.html

    a) Covid deaths (updated to today, 1.11.20 ) 1,204,150

    https://www.worldometers.info/coronavirus/

    b) 10% of world population (7,800,000,000) is 780,000,000 

    https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/World_population

    Divide 1.2M by 780M and we get 0.15%, so it’s gone up from the 0.13% when l first calculated it (roughly ⅛ of 1 per cent) to roughly ⅙ of one per cent.

    Longevity: 

    https://www.ons.gov.uk/peoplepopulationandcommunity/birthsdeathsandmarriages/lifeexpectancies/bulletins/nationallifetablesunitedkingdom/2017to2019#life-expectancy-at-birth-in-the-uk

    Average age Covid deaths is 82.4:

    https://www.thetimes.co.uk/article/average-age-of-coronavirus-fatalities-is-82-pcwqrzdzz

    l won’t hold my breath waiting for your apology.

    maximus otter

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