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In 308 and 126.5 gn I regularly get three of four exit wounds where petals are breaking off. Thus was a fallow at about 130 yards

Thank you for your responses. Utectok. Have you tried the non tipped offerings from yewtree? If so did you find any difference in their expansion. What sort of exits are you getting.

Evening all. I’m using 112 gn yewtrees in my 6.5x55. They work very well but I would like to try the 140 gn ecx from hornady. My hesitation is that Ive struggled to get the heavier copper bullets to stabilise in my rifle. It has a 1:8.7 twist. Some manufacturers suggest a 1:8 twist for the...

Thank you. I have the mk1 version. Interestingly the reg is set at 145. Maybe too much but that was how it came from the factory.

Fair enough. The joy of the crown is it has the transfer port with low setting .177 .22 and .25 .30 settings. Slugs I use 25.30. jsb hades pellets 177.22 for about 17 ft lbs and if I go to low setting on the transfer port and low on the hammer spring then it’s not enough for pigeons in roofs so...

Thank you. A 700 mm would make the crown really long. Had looked at either the maverick or an impact to upgrade to but slightly worried I would t be able to turn the power down enough for shooting feral pigeons and rats in and around buildings. Can I ask what ft lbs of energy can you turn your...

Looking for some advice if I may. Currently use an fx crown air rifle in fac with a 500 mm barrel. I would like to fit a 600 mm barrel instead. Same calibre just longer. Would I have to put in for a variation even though the rifles aren’t proofed. Secondly would spending the 250 -300 quid...

Welcome from the other side of town. 😉

another happy yewtree customer here. Using them in 308 126.5 gn. Fallow and roe. Chest neck and head shots all work well. Head shot on a roe today was let’s say devastating. Below are pictures from a fallow doe on Saturday. Shot at about 70 yards. Single entry wound through the ribs, then you...

Yes please.

Thank you. I have n110 on the look out for lead free bullets now then. The trouble I find is all the load data seems to be 44mag pistol loads.

Haven’t tried it. Should do really. Would make a lovely woods rifle. Always fancied it on muntjac

This sounds perfect. I have a 44 magnum under lever that I would love to use for small game. And I keep coming back to the idea of a deer legal underlever. But then the 303 with open sights is calling me to go stalking with that too.

Very good indeed. What bullet are you using and roughly what velocity please.

Very impressive. I spent five years at agricultural college and loved it but left with the feeling I should have done blacksmithing. Just the feeling of making something useful that lasts a long long time unlike todays throw away world. Would love to try it and there is a local guy that does...