Recent content by Critter

I believe Mendip Shooting Ground, who insist you use their cartridges, only have subsonic fibre.  There's a noise restriction in their planning consent, I think.  I'm not exactly a brilliant shot, but whenever I've shot at Mendip I've not really noticed the difference between their fibre...

They may be free for some, but as someone once said: "...the trouble with socialism is that, sooner or later, you run out of other people's money.." or cartridges :frown: !

Alternatively, try Abbey Ling (Ling Shooting School, Nynehead).  That's probably very close to you.  I had a lesson there a couple of weeks ago and things have improved considerably - for now!

My problem is the other half comes from Arncliffe (not that far from Coniston) but the only time we visit is around Christmas/New Year/Easter - and then it seems to be packed. :frown: No surprise, I suppose, but other grounds I've visited at holiday times are not that busy.  I did have a good...

Totally agree, but the two times I've been there it's been absolutely packed.  Found it difficult to park.  I guess it's obvious popularity speaks volumes. One day I might actually be able to shoot there!

Boots sell them.  They're recommended for people who have moderate to severe diarrhea!

I absolutely understand the point you're making.  I'm a bit of a petrol head and belong to several car-specific forums and after a while they have become repetitive.  But my answer is really to just scan them occasionally and chip in if I think I can help.  I don't laboriously read every post. ...

I'm not particularly religious, but like most people (I'm guessing) I was given the usual religious upbringing, of a sort.  But never get carried away with the idea that if you removed religion there would be no nutters around ready to die for some obscure cause.  There'll always be causes...

Absolutely spot on.  Exactly what I have but they are far too warm for the summer I completely agree.  I have had all sorts in my time, some costing as much as £300.  Some good some bad, but there's no all-season option.  Will is right and I do the same - Muckboot Arctics in winter, standard...

If you live where I do, South Somerset, I realistically I have the choice of three places to shoot:  Brookbank, Mendip or Podimore.  If anyone knows of anywhere else I can shoot, that's less than 45 minutes from Ilminster, then please let me know! Podimore is pretty much out for me because a...

I'd get a professional who knows what they're doing to do a proper assessment.  I thought I was right-eye dominant - did all the self tests which showed no other possibility.  When I decided to get lessons from a qualified pro, he spotted that my left eye inexplicably kicks in as dominant on...

Beretta 302 1982 £300 No - sadly, but did sell in 1985 for around the same price. That was the first gun I bought, but my dad gave me his old (1950's) side-by-side in 1978 when I moved north and had access to a few acres to shoot on.  No idea what make the gun is (no indication at all), but...

I guess it's that your guns are named after notorious leaders of the countries where they were made (Germany, Italy, Turkey)?  I like the idea!

I'd be interested to know which force area you're in? Interestingly, the latest issue of Shooting and Conservation (BASC) magazine has a detailed report and table regarding the performance of every (almost) force area in the country in respect of the issue and renewal of FAC's and SGC's.  The...