Recent content by Smithyithy

No, it slipped my mind but my guide would've probably been too polite to just do it 😄 Firstly that I overestimated my fitness levels! It wasn't a particularly far or challenging stalk in that aspect but the way the guide was effortlessly dragging the carcass while I huffed and puffed over the...

Thanks for the positive words gents

Completed my DSC1 last month, so while my FAC application is in progress, I was looking for guided stalking opportunities to start building some experience. I posted on one of the Facebook groups, looking for a local guide, and was messaged by a chap not far from me. After a chat we agreed on a...

I've shot a few slabs of their Compak clay cartridges and they are very nice, smooth and seem to pattern very nicely through my 3/8 chokes. Haven't been able to try any of their game stuff yet, mainly due to local availability, but would definitely give them a go

Does anyone use an ultrasonic cleaner for (part of) this process? I have one that could easily fit a typical Roe skull, worth using or not?

Some great photos there 25 Sharps :cool:

I'd wanted to pick up some biltong, but the stand selling it (in the outdoor food area) seemed to have sold out really quickly? But we picked up a few bags of chilli venison jerky from a well hidden indoor stand, that I've been eating most of the evening, very moorish..

Awesome bit of kit not doubt. With current fuel prices - maybe not too sensible haha

I don't disagree, but we did enjoy some lovely cider from one of the stalls today :lol:

Maybe available in different versions.. Assume the Americans get higher capacity ones, but there's a Section 2 one for sale on GunTrader currently. £1500 though - a little pricey for a bit of fun, interesting as it may be..

That's the Land Cruiser J70, which is essentially the 'old' Land Cruiser from the 80's, that Toyota still builds and sell as new in certain markets. We can't officially get them over here AFAIK, but being sold in RHD markets means we can get imported versions. The 'Land Cruiser' name / model is...

Not a bad shout! Definitely a simpler way to scratch the itch..

I mean, they do work great to robbing stagecoaches in Red Dead Redemption, but that might not convince an FEO :lol:

I was drooling over a very nice lever-action rifle at the Stalking Show today, with some nice wood and some jazzy gold plated metalwork :lol: Now if this were a shotgun, I'd have been very tempted to make a silly impulse purchase, but alas.. What's the typical usage or 'purpose' for these...

First time attending today and really enjoyed it, I was surprised at how big and busy it actually was. Dragged my dad along with me - who isn't into stalking, but he found it interesting too. I didn't plan to make any purchases (although snagged a nice framed pheasant print for 15 quid as soon...