Search results

Darkside I think that's a little unfair. The original post was a perfectly reasonable one. It would appear that Schmokinn has a strong point, and he has highlighted it on a forum. He made a point about a cancelled shoot a couple of weeks ago which was perfectly reasonable, too.

I suspect that the window of opportunity for "putting it right" and for "clarifying a misunderstanding" is closing rapidly. Was there any small print at the bottom of the advert, Schmokinn, you know - where there's an asterisk and down below it says "Prize fund may or may not be paid out...

Every time a business upsets a customer it's the business that loses. That customer won't be keen to go back, the people he tells won't be keen to go there, and the friends he takes with him may well end up being taken elsewhere. If that customer is then given the run-around, insulted...

Well I went there this morning, and had very few no-birds. The new stands - up the track in the woods, are great fun; the first one (29, I think), has some cracking low and fast birds that are immense fun. I'm told that there will be a digger at work in the near future to improve the path up...

I'm honest enough to blame Hall & Woodhouse!

Sold! It was the cake wot dun it!

Oh well, there's always those little unregistered shoots. I was at Three Lions yesterday and thoroughly enjoyed it. They have changed the layout there, and brought those stands that were at the water's edge down in the dip back up to the level ground, which I think is shed loads better, and the...

Perusing Purbeck's web site just now I notice that they have no ESP in their fixtures for the next three months. Looks like that's it for Registered ESP in Dorset, then, at least for the foreseeable future. Of course they have the European FITASC championships in June which must be taking a lot...

I believe either Mr Churchill or Mr Burrard (I can't remember which one) experimented extensively shooting a fixed gun at a large target mounted on a motor van driving past. The elongated pattern conclusively demonstrated that the shot pattern was indeed elongated to a marked degree.

"The market is almost insatiable for decent shoots." Apparently not so here in Dorset, Will. If you look on the CPSA site the registered Sporting at Purbeck has not attracted huge numbers. I have been told that people don't like squadded shoots, maybe that's why.  Interesting that other local...

At lunchtime yesterday I was asked if I would like to do their ESP. Yes I would, but how could I be sure they wouldn't cancel at the last minute? My chum was encouraging me to shoot at Ower today, and that was a guaranteed morning's shoot, albeit only 50 birds, not Registered, and it wasn't a...

I'm told the French are buying lots of Dacia Dusters now. I've certainly seen a few over there these last couple of years. I even went to have a look over the range. My word they are certainly good value for money. Sadly, for me, the load space leaves i bit to be desired, and there's the...

In my day we would have cut our wife's thumb and drawn a line in her blood. Softie Southerners...

I'm a bit surprised that Avalon didn't spot your alleged central vision. If they advised you at all then they got it seriously wrong if you indeed have central vision. I suspect a return trip to Avalon Guns is the best starting point. I'm pretty sure that Graham and Avalon Guns aren't strangers...

Where did you buy the gun? Did the shop offer you any advice? Is the gun new? Is this an eye dominance issue? Are you new to this gun or new to shooting generally? It's fairly common for a gun to be a less than perfect fit; lots of people need a bit more or a bit less length in the stock, and...

Pilford Farm is just off the A31, a mile or so North East of Wimborne.

Scotty may I thoroughly recommend Pilford when you start getting out and about. Second Saturday of every month, friendly 40 bird shoot aimed at all levels.

Pilford yesterday in glorious sunshine. Pilford is a friendly little shoot - an informal 40 bird sporting which myself and my mates thoroughly enjoy. The weather was just about perfect, and the targets all hittable. I generally do better in bright light - something to do with my contact lenses...

The new stands at Purbeck away from the gentleman who is complaining (together with another gentleman who shoots game, and who when trying to get elected said he was all for Country Sports etc(!))) are actually rather good, and well worth a visit. You have to hand it to Graham for sheer...

Mark I was at 3 Lions yesterday - maybe it was the sunshine but it did feel better. I had no safety concerns at all.  Shame about Ower, I was looking forward to shooting Registered there this year. Pilford does get busy early on, and coincidentally the gang I shoot with have this morning been...