Graeme
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Registered: 26th Jul 04
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This is my main place.
http://sportingtargets.co.uk
A lot of different stands but not being a member it isn't the cheapest.
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Doug
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Registered: 8th Oct 03
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Time to look at buying my first batch of cartridges.
Torn between:
Hull Comp X 21gm
Gamebore White Gold 24gm
Only ever used the Comp X before so no idea how they compare to others. Any others that are worth considering? I'm planning on sticking with plastic wadding but I am aware that there might be occasions when a ground doesn't allow plastic and I might need to buy some others for that round.
Would probably buy 500 in the first instance to see how I get on with either cartridge.
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RichR
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Registered: 17th Oct 01
Location: Waterhouses, Staffordshire
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Don't get Olympics!
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Gary
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Registered: 22nd Nov 06
Location: West Yorkshire
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You won't tell much difference imo. Why not 28g?
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Doug
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Only been shooting a couple times so I figured the softer loads would help with doubles; rather than having to recover from a thump before going for the second.
Will quickly move on to 'grown up' loads I imagine, certainly before our CS shoot meet as I don't want to be mocked 
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Gary
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Registered: 22nd Nov 06
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Took the semi out yesterday. It's lovely to shoot but picking up empties is a pita
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Doug
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quote:
Originally posted by Gary
Took the semi out yesterday. It's lovely to shoot but picking up empties is a pita
I really want an auto to go with the OU. Oh, and a cheap SBS like an AYA.
Never shot with either but feel I need one of each type.
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Gary
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Registered: 22nd Nov 06
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Yeah same here. Think I'll get a pump next. Not too bothered about a sxs for the time being.
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Doug
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Pretty much decided on a Browning 525 30". Sadly finances don't add up at the moment so will be May/June time unless some amazing second hand deal comes up before hand!
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RichR
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Registered: 17th Oct 01
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Have you been on Guntrader?
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Gary
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Registered: 22nd Nov 06
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Did I mention avalon guns do finance? I bought my first gun through them.
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Doug
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I quite like the idea of buying through a local gunshop unless there is a mega deal to be found.
I should really wait and get out of debt before buying one. I assume I can rent one from Doveridge when we go?
Maybe we should get a date for a meet up. How does Saturday 4th April work for everyone?
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RichR
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Most gun shops advertise on gun trader anyway.
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Doug
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http://www.avalon-guns.com/gunlist/guns/view/browning-b525-sporter-one-3/
That's the one I want. If anyone knows of anywhere doing a great deal then do let me know :-D
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RichR
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Registered: 17th Oct 01
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Call them, their web/advertised prices are set by the manufacturer; often they're cheaper if you call or see them.
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Gary
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Registered: 22nd Nov 06
Location: West Yorkshire
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4th works for me. Bit of a trek so need to be shooting 100 minimum
Use my beretta if you need to.
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Doug
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I'm happy to do a 100 round, if others are as well?
It's likely to be only my 4th/5th time shooting so this will be the benchmark and I should hopefully show some improvement for our Summer/Autumn shoot (assuming we can overcome the North/South language barrier)
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Graeme
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Registered: 26th Jul 04
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Can't do the 4th but don't let that stop you.
Hoping to get a new gun this weekend at the shooting show.
Also looking at some moulded in ear plugs. The spiral ones. Anybody have them?
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Doug
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I have them a call and its 30p per clay for non members! Cheap!
Maybe we can do a 100 and a 50 round.
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Gary
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What do you mean by spiral ones?
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Graeme
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Registered: 26th Jul 04
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Sorry sonic ones.
Basically noise cancelation with out the electric bit.
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Doug
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Going to shoot at Oxford Gun Company tomorrow morning, if anyone fancies a trip darn sarf? 
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Gary
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Registered: 22nd Nov 06
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I am shooting tomorrow but Oxford if a bit far.
G, yeah I use sonics,yoi forget your wearing them after 5 min. Best investment so far, and ive got bad ears for them apparently.
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Doug
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Didn't have time to get down to Oxford today so went to Ian Coleys
http://www.iancoley.co.uk/
Very nice ground with some seriously challenging targets. I went with the intention of shooting 50, ended up shooting 135 Damn promatic card system!
Turns out that I am terrible. I reckon I had a 25% kill rate today. It's been a while since I shot last and it really showed.
Now the store nearly tempted me because Browing have a £100 cash back offer on the new 525's. I guess if I could get that and get them to throw in a lesson or two it would be a decent package!
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harrisp
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Registered: 15th Dec 07
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Just picked up a beretta 686s in excellent condition for £375, felt like I'd robbed the guy.
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