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  1. 300 Win Mag.

    I agree fully with this and I own both
  2. 300 win mag

    I have a 300 wm barrel for my M03 which is usually set up for a 6.5x55 SW. I didn’t often use it in the uk albeit open on my license, it was mainly my boar cal for Europe. However this year I added a trip to SA and decided to add a mod from Wildcat and it proved to be a great decision. The 300...
  3. Sako 75 Finnlight

    I have had a 75 FL for probably 25 years i .243 and it's as good now as it was when first purchased it great rifle. I mainly use it for fox and summer roe, when the fallow are in season I switch to another rifle. light, looks good and is just a great well made rifle. Tip, if it still has the...
  4. Recommend a knife

    I want quick no fuss sharpening of my hunting knives, I mainly use Mora, cheap safe re sharpen time and time again. I also carry in my pocket the odd spare quality folder like a Victorinox as a backup. I use an electric sharpener at home and it takes no time at all to get a nice edge back after...
  5. Front clip on thermals

    I bought a new Krypton 2 FXG50 back in October with a 56 and 50mm mounting ring with the intention of switching rifles for different tasks. I had no issue setting up for zero, in fact i found it quite straight forward. I also found it to be an excellent bit of kit that has really enhanced my...
  6. Should the Youth get into deer stalking ???

    Yes we must introduce youngsters to our passion, not all will take immediately and most will be slow burn. They have far too many growing up distractions to be as committed as us oldies. However when they have grown a bit, have more time and resources available to them they remember how...
  7. Chiller trailer

    Some chiller trailers have the potential for moveable load bars that lock into rails on each side of the chiller to prevent anything hanging moving. Theses can be augmented with tie down straps if needed
  8. Sold: Mauser M03 (.30-06 and 6.5 x 55 barrels) for sale - £1800 ovno...

    I will let him know Andrew thanks.
  9. Sold: Mauser M03 (.30-06 and 6.5 x 55 barrels) for sale - £1800 ovno...

    Do you have the scope mounts to go with it? If so I know someone who may be interested in the rifle
  10. Available: One Pere David Stag

    Hi, I'm not interested in stalking it and I hope you don't mind me asking, but from a pure interest point of view what is the hook weight of a mature PD stag is likely to be ?
  11. Burglar alarm advice.

    There is an alarm system communications mfg called CSL they have a sim based product that can be connected to a monitoring centre for keyholder response. The product is for pro install only so you would have to get a company involved to access it. Have a look at their website it will tell you...
  12. Carcass preperation Units

    Just start bleeding ASAP then get your extraction unit to the animal as quickly as you are able.
  13. what bullets do after exiting target

    I once had a client out with his 30.06 and i think 130g factory load waiting in a high seat for a muntjac buck. The buck duly appeared along the ride at about 90m. Eventually the buck presented a perfect H/L shot which was taken and the animal dropped on the spot. Upon inspection the bullet had...
  14. Recommend me summer gloves

    + 1 for brown leather gents gloves. Great protection from thorns or anything sharp or prickly also. Been wearing them for years. The worry some have about water proof gloves is miss placed for all but the harshest weather so I use them throughout the year. I have a slightly thicker pair for the...
  15. First solo stalk

    Well done, as they say ... You will always remember your first !
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