The Burpster

Bugger, I wish I still had a vacant .308 slot 😒

https://www.thestalkingdirectory.co.uk/threads/straight-tube-dangerous-game-driven-scope-30mm-1-5x.204625/
 

give him a shout? 

Recknagle.

This thread seems to be heavily weighted by those who don’t  use them. I can state in 25 years of using proper moulded anatomical ear plugs I have never had any issues. That is professionally using covert headsets, for shooting and for motor bikes. Get them properly made and they do not deform and are so comfortable you forget you are wearing them. In my experience Your cheek weld doesn’t effect them at all, that’s using shotguns for game, rough and vermin, PSG, rifle target and practical. Never had an issue. Simple. I currently own three sets, 1 sguidgy blockers, 2, a set of reactear V1 and 3, a set of Bluetooth sound ear (for the bike) I have had no need for the electronic shooting ones as the react ear (active valve) work perfectly well for all my applications. 
 

https://www.ultimateear.com

The only bad press I have heard from anyone about these systems are from those who don’t use them..... funny old thing eh? 

If you find one of these they are worth their weight in gold. I have lost count of how many scopes I have set up for folks with it. Shame they don’t make them anymore...😠

https://www.leupold.com/gear-and-accessories/tools/zero-point-magnetic-illuminated-boresighter

ADM , Teir one or Dolphin. Don’t compromise on quality of mounts if you want reliability. 

Most semi rf rifles are inertia actions and most if not all will struggle to cycle subsonic unless you tune them specifically. 
once you are aware of that then there is a whole host of semis that will give you fun. Just keep looking til you find one that is the right money and floats your boat. 

Are they SEB big feet or another make ? That’s what I need  for Mine! 

Been through this process twice, first with SIg 522 and more recently with GP Taranis. 
match and target ammo seems to have softer bullets and these can deform in a SA especially one designed to cycle as quickly as you can pull the trigger. 
the SA specific rounds seem to be better lubed and harder bullets to allow better transition from mag to chamber. 
I tried loads inc. Tennex and R50 in my SIG (as I had these fir my target BA rifle) single loaded by hand they were ok but not astounding, by far the most accurate and best for cycling was RWS Semi auto which is what I currently use in both GPs (K22 and Taranis). They are cleaner than Eley Action and don’t have a Cu wash like the CCI AR. 
the new kid on the block which I have yet to try B2B with the RWS is the SK semi auto which is new this year but not easy to get hold of unless you live near Bisley......

If that forend has an Anschutz rail have you looked at the full width Sinclair foot? I have two for my rifles and they work Really well with the Mini if you take a bit of filling out the front bag and angle the tops of the ears in.....

Yes please I’ll have the other two....

PM you for payment details 

Bob 

I might be so bold to suggest this is the only Defender worth spending money on. Although it would
not be very comfortable in Chelsea.......😀

https://www.bowlermotorsport.com/bowler-cars/bowler-bulldog/

I wouldn’t have thought there are any bad Sako actions the 75 series were very good and some of the earlier ones are still around enjoying new barrels....

21 hours ago, Ronin said:

Most horse people with money have a HGV to ferry the equines about - those of us without rely on pickup and trailer or the in bettweenies have Range Rover or Cayenne towing a box 

Perhaps the new defender may appeal to these and may be a comfortable go almost anywhere vehicle - though having towed horse boxes with swb defender in the past ,,,, not a great experience 

I’m not sure it’s got me (had I the funds) - the aesthetics do nothing for me 

I’d prefer a Landcruiser with some add ons  for go anywhere appeal 

 

We fall into the have nots as well, on our 3rd L200 in 12 years and second Ifor trailer. So wanted a Discovery but they just don’t carry enough stuff and too many reliability horror stories that the “die-hard” brand loyal folks just waft over or out down to character. Even our yard owner who admits he is stupid for being LR loyal has had me go and pick up his trailer 3 times (Whilst out hunting) in the last 3 years while he waits for recovery......

The way I see it is that LR were caught completely with their pants down By the popUlarity/ reliability/ and sheer utility of Jap pick ups. They are now only appealing to posh horsey/farmers wives types and townies who want to appear to be in touch with nature (all beit through tinted glass and aircon). Or those with remarkable brand loyalty. 
They just have too many reliability issues to be a credible workhorse. The grenadier on the other hand even with a BM engine could well be the only way to buy a 4x4 van in the forthcoming years. 😏

would one of these fit? As actually not sure if you are using a flat bottomed stock or a round profile? 
 

(I too have a mini but only using the 3” wide bag at the mo, so any findings would be helpful!)

https://www.opticswarehouse.co.uk/protektor-2-medium-owl-rifle-shooting-rest-front-bag-pt2

OR 

https://www.opticswarehouse.co.uk/protektor-3-wide-owl-front-bag

To any prospective purchasers, this seller is as straight and honest as they come. It will be in excellent condition. 👍

4 hours ago, Villadave59 said:

If I could afford one I would go for it ,apparently very comfortable to shoot ,

Burpster,I have just bought a used M3 where do you buy accessories / custom parts , cheers Dave 

The few bits I have bought (charging handle, loading ramp, mag follower and springs) came from Taran Tactical when they could sell parts to the UK (I have had it around 8 years). 

Guy at our club bought a new blue one week before lockdown. We run it in at the club that Sunday. Three weeks ago was shooting slug at 25/50/100 with it. It is fast accurate and reliable. 
had I not invested so much time and effort into my Benelli M3 I would buy one tomorrow. The issues with the first gen ghost loading has been sorted and it is a VERY good shotgun! Very quick and easy to load, very easy in the hands and very pointable. 
 The JM pro feels very agricultural against it! 

As long as you like blue bits all over your black gun! 🤣

Anyone have a lead on where I can get one of these in the uk? Or even nearby..... just don’t seem to be in stock or available at the moment, and no UK distributor on the website...

TIA 

I have put the feelers out with the Tipmann owners in our club...👍

Another vote for Sightron. Another SIII 8x32 here. 

Always remove it and at least wipe the crown if not clean it. 

Yes absolutely done this. Sako P94 varmint action and trigger. Lilja 20” Sundberg taper barrel in a Dolphin modular stock with a Hogue grip. DIP pic rail with Nightforce Unimount holding a Sightron STAC 2.5-17x56. Sits on a Sinclair BR foot. 
 

it’s immensely satisfying and rewarding building your own rifle and I cannot recommend it enough! 

Never had an issue in 5 years of owning mine. Very early on I bent up a new trigger spring from piano wire. Tried several different grades until I found one that gave nice even 3lb pull but still allowed the hammer to work. Eased a bend into the hammer spring to lighten it up a bit and polished the sears with grinding paste. Performed faultlessly and still is with its new owner. It’s a very similar trigger unit to the AR layout but not the same components... ☺️

IIRC there was a YouTube vid on modifying the trigger components as I did.