Recent content by mickey308

Hi Tackleberry, I exported my 6 sporting rifles and 1 section 5 pistol to the USA. A little different I know but, the company I used and I really can't say enough about them are PDQ Freight LTD based in Ashford Middlesex. The person you most need to speak to is Bob Nagra Bob was fantastic...

Hi Apache, In certain circumstances they are the perfect "Tool" for the job. Personally my first choice for deer is usually the .410 shotgun and indeed for most animals here in the UK at appropriate ranges of course. There would, based on reading forums and the shooting magazines that more...

Hi shuggie, Weapon? From the Oxford "A thing designed or used for inflicting bodily harm or physical damage" And no, I do not have one for deer but I do have one for the Humane Dispatch of certain other animals. If you demonstrate good reason and, satisfy their criteria then there will be no...

Hi All, I've 5 sets of Optilocks and have never found it necessary for a locking compound. But, if it gives more confidence and peace of mind then do it! Nail varnish lacquer was recommended to me by a very competent Gunsmith as a first try if one has any doubts about things working loose on a...

Hi all, Granted, BSRC do not to allow the use of both the .22-250 and the .220 swift on the statics and Running Deer. The dispensation that has been granted concerning "Vermin Calibre Cartridges" could be put to argument at a myriad of calibres and bullet weights that either can, or cannot be...

HI all, As a BSRC RCO and member I should like to add a little to this thread and will quote the BSRC rules and regulations: Notwithstanding what is stated in current Range Regulations, the following dispensations will apply until further notice: 1. HME rifles and ammunitions with a ME...

Hi Guy’s, Just a little more to add here. Surrey for one, generally will not issue AOLQ on a rimfire and as a rule will not put Fox onto one either, especially a .22LR except in very specific circumstances and not the “norm”. Home Office Guidance 2013 supports this: Fox 13.25...

Hi hogey, I know you are in a different part of the world but please be careful. I believe that you would need a condition on your FAC for the humane dispatch of either trapped, or caged foxes. I have pasted copy of the conditions on my ticket to show you what is required in Surrey...

Hi Guy's, My point about expanding ammunition was about the condition on most of our tickets open or not is without writing the whole thing here is "use only with :(a) the lawful shooting of deer;(b)the shooting of vermin or, in connection with the management of any estate, and other wildlife...

Assuming that you were not using expanding ammunition for the target practice then I don't think you have anything to worry about......easier said than done I know! Perhaps, if I may say without fear of recrimination a little less of "I know the law" as some serving officers get a little wound...

Hi all, Open FAC holder for both deer and fox on .308, .243 and .223 along with .22lr and .17HMR ground game and vermin. Shotguns also. Arrived home on a Tuesday afternoon rather ironically with a new rifle collected from Gun Shop Rugby. Had been indoors for no more than 10 minutes...

Hi All, If you do have a miss fire and wait the minimum of 30 seconds please make sure that you open the bolt with finger and thumb or, the underside of your fingers if at all possible forward of the bolt handle or knob, keeping your whole hand away from it as if it should "Fire" while opening...

Hi Guy's, Not sure of the law in Scotland but, down here we do not have an automatic legal right to "kill" dogs that are worrying livestock. But yes, use a shotgun as previously suggested unless you have a condition " For the protection of Animal safety" it reads something like that anyway. If...

Hi Pine Marten, Welcome to the BSRC then! You have two great guys doing the induction course Saturday in Steve and Ian. Both are very knowledgeable and want members to get the most out of the club. I'm told that the induction course is a lot more enjoyable these day's than perhaps it once was...

Expanding ammunition on Bisley ranges Further to a reply I made to swarovski I looked at the Bisley range safety regulations and it does not mention expanding ammunition as being prohibited. 2 Firearms and Ammunition a All shooters are responsible for ensuring that their firearms and...