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When the Poms nuked Australia. - It caused 50p worth of improvements. maximus otter

Aircraft tend to have long, pointy noses for a reason... maximus otter

I have a .260 Remington and a 6.5 x 55mm. The .260 is by Baldie Dave at Valkyrie, and is my preferred axe for long-range targets on my occasional visits to Bisley. With its favourite 139 gr. Lapua Scenars still supersonic at 1,200 yards it’s a 0.25 MOA rifle, even in my hands. If you handload...

Looks like a leopard gecko. A mate used to breed them for reptile collectors. maximus otter

Done. (Biased towards copper much?) maximus otter

Victoria: 51,347 licensed hunters UK estimates of deer stalker numbers: Parliament: “Over 100,000.” https://questions-statements.parliament.uk/written-questions/detail/2015-07-07/5894 Royal United Services Institute: “An assessed 553,000 people in the UK shoot either professional or...

Welcome on board, from a UK where the temperature seems to be rising to Florida levels this week! maximus otter

Leaving aside all the absolutely hilarious and original humour, take 33% to 50% off your original purchase price and put it up for sale. If it sells, you've found the "right" price. maximus otter

Willkommen, Mitjäger! maximus otter

Police in France warn drivers to be on the lookout for 'drunk' deer “Not all road users are sober," French police wrote on Facebook. "The proof is in the picture." maximus otter

Do l need one of these “Gun Licence” thingies as well as my Firearm Certificate? maximus otter

I’d recommend an 8 x 40 pair or similar. Many will recommend 10x, but in my opinion the extra magnification induces more wobble and cuts light transmission. As to make, 10 stalkers will give you 11 opinions… lf the For Sale forum here on SD can’t satisfy your needs, try some of the...

Sako AII Deluxe bought new in 1978 for $450: A11 Deluxe 308 - Sako Collectors Club Discussion Forum $450 in 2026, allowing for inflation: £1,675.60 maximus otter

Why should anyone feel compelled to inform the police before engaging in a perfectly lawful activity? maximus “Ex-bobby” otter

When you initially set the sizing die, did you raise the ram to maximum height and screw the die down to contact it, then leave it set like that? Many people recommend that you lower the ram after doing this, then screw the die down another half- to full turn. maximus otter