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What should I look for in a healthy ferret?

What should I look for in a healthy ferret?

I'm going to buy a couple of four month old kits for the first time. What signs should I be looking for when I check them over prior to paying for them. For a start, should I visit the owner to see how and where they're kept? Read more


Gun ownership - why are countries different?

Gun ownership - why are countries different?

What are the chances of a British Government falling into line with Europe concerning gun ownership? Why are there differences between countries? Read more


Will I be disadvantaged using 70mm cartridges?

Will I be disadvantaged using 70mm cartridges?

I have a Beretta Sporter with 2.3/4in (70mm) chambers, yet I can get good value fibre-wadded cartridges, which are a requirement at my gun club, in 65mm cases. Read more


Is my shotgun affected by plastic fouling?

Is my shotgun affected by plastic fouling?

My gun shop is selling a solvent that removes plastic fouling left by one-piece cartridge wads. Read more


Can I carry a Leatherman without getting arrested?

Can I carry a Leatherman without getting arrested?

I’m a part-time keeper (but with a full-time job) and I’m getting lots of different advice about carrying a knife from so-called experts; even a copper at my local pub has an opinion. Read more


Should the farmer pay me for pigeon shooting?

Should the farmer pay me for pigeon shooting?

Pigeon shooting: A farmer is keen for me to control pigeon on his land. I realise I will have to turn out at a moment’s notice - so do you think it would be okay for me to say ‘yes’ on the condition that he buys me cartridges? Read more


Can I polish my shotgun's metalwork easily?

Can I polish my shotgun's metalwork easily?

The standing breech and breech ends of my shotgun barrels look dirty and discoloured. Is there an easy way to polish the metalwork without removing metal? Read more


Should I paint lots of white on my pigeon decoys?

Should I paint lots of white on my pigeon decoys?

When pigeon decoying, I was told not to overdo the white paint where a pigeon’s white neck bars are concerned, as the markings act as a warning to real birds. Read more


My shotgun blew up! Can I get a refund?

My shotgun blew up! Can I get a refund?

Back in August 2009 I was taking part in a clay pigeon shoot with a single trigger 12-bore shotgun I had recently bought. I had fired 20 shells on one stand, when the gun discharged both barrels. I got quite a shock! Read more


Can I get a stuck choke tube out with a hammer?

Can I get a stuck choke tube out with a hammer?

One of the choke tubes in my B425 has got stuck. How do I get it out? Would I damage the threads if I put the barrels in a vice, inserted the choke key and then hit it with a hammer? Read more



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