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You’d be in more trouble shooting to injure them (under wildlife protection law) rather than shooting them with the intention of killing them…….(using section 7 defence)

Bad idea. Stags would be very likely to get tangled in it

My first rifle was a 75 in .243 and since then I have also owned a 75 in 25-06. My current rifle (I’ve had it for over 10 years) is an 85…… All were wood/blue Never owned a 90. Between 75 and 85 I have not noticed the slightest difference in practical terms and my 85 has always performed...

Yes I’d be up for trying it

it is illegal to release rats onto someone else's land in the UK. Doing so can result in prosecution for multiple offences, depending on how it is done and the species of rat involved. [1] Key Legal Issues: Trespass and Property Damage: Releasing rats on private property without the landowner's...

Still for sale

Yes still for sale

That explains it, as I was struggling to find a bullet that was available in both. As bullets are usually only available in metal OR plastic tip,( and each bullet will have other design differences that are more likely to significantly affect terminal performance ) it’s not really possible for...

Still waiting to hear what bullets you are using that are identical apart from tip material?

What bullets are they?

Peregrine do lead free bullets with metal tips, I have used these but pointless to compare them to a different bullet (Barnes for example) as bullet construction will effect terminal performance much more than tip material I would have thought

Until the same bullet is available with plastic and metal tip you will never know.

I agree with this 100%. It’s similar in a way to not disclosing a speeding ticket at renewal (or grant). In itself the ticket isn’t necessarily a problem but they see it as a major problem if it’s not disclosed on the application

Yes, much better off getting your FAC on the strength of Paid/invitation stalking to start with as finding a decent syndicate can take time

Under no circumstances consider this as a sensible solution to your predicament. Please do a forum search regarding said ‘syndicate’