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As to gloves, I have a pair of soft fingerless leather for taking the dogs for a walk (and picking up after) and in my shooting bag a pair of Karrimor running gloves, soft silky and plenty of feel. Wet ot dry they're the same. Taped over my finger again and shot a 50 bird without trigger/finger...

Yes same place. I was giving up to 5 foot on the cherry picker, obviously way under now you say that. I started with about a barrel and worked up to 5 foot. Maybe I should have kept going. Hard when you can't see the shot and there's no result. It was easier for me on sporting as I could stand...

There was no one on compak all day, so I thought I'd have a go. Maybe it's not popular at Pinewood but all the other stands had queues except that. If I had been learning from my experience rather than "playing" I might have had a few more rounds. I couldn't work out my misses so went back to...

I used to get 1d, one penny in old money for each complete clay I picked up from Fox House and a half pint of Mansfield bitter from the guy who ran it. I can't remember his name. It might have been Ray but I think it might have been Ken who paid me. I used to beat on just about all the driven...

In the summer they now do Thursday nights I believe. Come summer now I'm retired I'll be popping up. Yes Arthur Turners on West Bar, demolished now for office blocks I think. I had my first gun an air rifle from there. Would have been around 69ish. (I still have it, but it's not in the greatest...

Tried Compak today first time, 2 levels, hard and harder.  Enjoyed it, 12 first go, without seeing any birds first or watching anyone else. Tried the harder one, now that was a test, midis, very high, very fast, 10 shots, 10 misses. Pointless throwing lead away as I couldn't work out why I...

I managed to get some lead in the air today at Pinewood, 425 cartridges to be exact. I'm not a lover of gloves and like to keep things simple so put a bit of surgical tape on my finger joint.  No problems, fingers intact. So I'll try a different trigger, one that's not knurled. 👍

It's definitely open. Run by Howard now. It's owned by All Guns Discounted, which used to be Arthur Turners Gunsmiths that was. If you do Facebook they have a page and update it regularly. My wife or son keep an eye on it for me. It's open this Sunday but due to a lack of traps I believe it's...

I'm terribly old fashioned and as such still wear wax. Never let's me down. In comparison to new fabrics its outrageously cheap given its life span.

I only took a screenshot so I'd have some references as to what sizes. On good advice I picked a pair, screwed them in and with the exception of cleaning just forget them. This is another comparing UK to USA, as my chokes are in USA sizing.

When I told my RFD where I was shooting, now I understand the comment he made "You'll learn a lot about shooting there".  I didn't find the shoot particularly hard, but not easy either. Certainly within my current ability. Thinking back there was nothing that was a real challenge and at my...

It's what my wife said and she's never wrong😉

Somewhere I'm sure there's a thread explaining how to fire at a pattern plate to check over given distances. But as Wonko said, stop worrying about chokes. Here's a chart you may find useful if you're into that sort of thing. I'd rather just fire it.

I need my fingers not to be sore or broken skin after firing tis all Sir. I have a lot of numbness in my hands (and feet) I'm also a  diabetic on insulin and broken skin can quickly lead to infection and unfortunately in some cases amputation. I think you may agree the loss of my trigger finger...

I think glove wise I'm a 10, but thanks anyway. I just stuff handwarmers in my pockets and hold them. The only real cold I feel is in my thumb which gets quite painful. Occasionally I'll wear finger less leather wheelchair type gloves which help with grip a bit as my hands are caloused from...

My first ever competitive shoot today, an invite to a members only club. 75 sport. Maybe I should have asked about the rules first but I thought if I watched I'd learn. Generally I'm a quick learner.  As a new gun I was up to shoot first, so no watchee - learnee! Stepped into the cage and...

Merry Christmas 🎅🤶🎅🤶🎅🎅🎅🤶

So to update, I fired a 75 bird today and skinned my finger.  I'm guessing here but, everyone else seems to have a smooth trigger so it might be the knurling.  I can't feel any sharp edges but I do suffer some numbness in my fingers since I had a stroke. The problem is when I'm out, as soon...

They do look interesting, I wonder how many shots between charges? When they or if they hit this country, I guess they'll be FAC section 1.

Very rusty or soggy wood. Until recently I thought it normal to remove the stock for a full clean. It's only since I've become a regular at my RFD that I realised that it's quite rare. If you're worried about using a long screwdriver as the bolt can be really tight (overtight if it's never...