The firearm thread

**ManDownUnder** · 5th March 2010, 16:56

Speaking to a French guy last night - I discovered he hunts... so naturally we got talking. I found out a little more about how and where he hunts.

He's in Paris so he has to drive 50kms to the nearest game park where he, selects the animal he's going to hunt, they let it loose in the prescribed area, he pays to hunt it, and he pays more for the animal if he kills it.

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**sAsLEX** · 5th March 2010, 21:01

http://www.3news.co.nz/Gun-enthusias...5/Default.aspx

oh you see my dangerous .22 in the article...... before its coat of paint anyways

**Mr Merde** · 5th March 2010, 21:51

Originally Posted by ManDownUnder

Speaking to a French guy last night - I discovered he hunts... so naturally we got talking. I found out a little more about how and where he hunts.

He's in Paris so he has to drive 50kms to the nearest game park where he, selects the animal he's going to hunt, they let it loose in the prescribed area, he pays to hunt it, and he pays more for the animal if he kills it.

[youtube]AYvMeT2GC14[/youtube]

How much did he say this cost him. Bet it wasnt cheap.

**ManDownUnder** · 6th March 2010, 12:30

Originally Posted by Mr Merde

How much did he say this cost him. Bet it wasnt cheap.

I don't know but got the impression it was in the hundreds of euros for a deer

**ManDownUnder** · 8th March 2010, 14:49

WANTED TO BORROW/TRY

.410 shotgun. Preferably a single shot quality one. Anyone out there able to help? No hurry...

**Mr Merde** · 8th March 2010, 15:17

Originally Posted by ManDownUnder

WANTED TO BORROW/TRY

.410 shotgun. Preferably a single shot quality one. Anyone out there able to help? No hurry...

Sorry I dont have one. You can get adapters to fit a 12 guage that allows you to shoot a .410

**ManDownUnder** · 8th March 2010, 15:32

Originally Posted by Mr Merde

Sorry I dont have one. You can get adapters to fit a 12 guage that allows you to shoot a .410

Not sure how that would work on the pump action... but certainly worth knowing - cheers

**Mr Merde** · 8th March 2010, 20:56

Originally Posted by ManDownUnder

Not sure how that would work on the pump action... but certainly worth knowing - cheers

Get a cheap SxS. The chamber inserts should work. The weight will kill any recoil and the youngster should enjoy it. Single barrels are a heavy recoil for a kid even with a .410.

I know a person with a ,410 SxS, I';ll try and contact him.

**ManDownUnder** · 9th March 2010, 13:19

Originally Posted by Mr Merde

Get a cheap SxS. The chamber inserts should work. The weight will kill any recoil and the youngster should enjoy it. Single barrels are a heavy recoil for a kid even with a .410.

I know a person with a ,410 SxS, I';ll try and contact him.

On the strict condition it's quid pro.... thank you!

**Indiana_Jones** · 10th March 2010, 21:16

What a happy man

-Indy

**jono035** · 10th March 2010, 21:18

I assume you mean Chris... I look like I'm either singing, sneezing or letting one rip...

**Mr Merde** · 10th March 2010, 22:01

Always happy after a days shooting.

Been at home yesterday and today. Moving house.

We leave the Onewhero range on Friday.

2 truck loads delivered to the new house. Tomorrow another 2 then on Friday the last of the furniture and us.

Two local farmers have given me permission to come back to Onewhero and shoot on their land. They were offers out of the blue, totally unexpected.

Have to build a gun cabinet, a reloading bench and a casting bench for the garage.

Off work until Tuesday. Furniture moving Saturday and Sunday.

Chris

**Mr Merde** · 12th March 2010, 20:42

Well the time has come and gone. Sharron and I have moved from the small block to the urban dwelling.

5 small truckloads of stuff to move. I am cream crackered.

The garage is chockerblock full. We have a load of stuff to get rid of.

Its a sad day but it will be good for us in the long run.

I ache all over. Tomorrow we strart sorting out what goes into the house and what stays in the garage. I also start planning my reloading area and the casting area. Plan on getting a good vertical drill and such so I can start playing around with making a couple of rifles.

I have the plans for a big 50. Thats the aim. I'll start with a few simple projects first.

As said before I can now with the savings made on mortgage, gas, bills etc It looks as though I will be able to get a new rifle every 2-3 months.

PM me for the new address.

We will be having a house warming very soon and yes Indy, Sharron remembers you wanted a bed for the night. We have put in bunks and a single in the spare room.

Chris

**jono035** · 12th March 2010, 20:44

I'll take a bed for the night as well if possible. By bed, I mean anything more comfy than a concrete floor.

**Indiana_Jones** · 12th March 2010, 20:44

Originally Posted by Mr Merde

We will be having a house warming very soon and yes Indy, Sharron remembers you wanted a bed for the night. We have put in bunks and a single in the spare room.

Chris

I think she said something about me being in bed with you guys? =/

-Indy