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Off Topic Chat. (MOD NOTE post# 3949 and post#5279)
*** Update to thread rules in post 3949. Read before posting. SEE MOD NOTE post #5279 https://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showpost.php?p=117522413&postcount=5279 POSTED 26 Jun '21 *** From time to time we all have a topic we want to discuss and are not sure where to ask/discuss it. While Boards.ie has a multitude of forums for…
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Shooting Forum Charter
Shooting Forum Charter Welcome to the boards.ie shooting forums! These forums are for the discussion of various topics relating to the shooting sports (ie. the various forms of target shooting events) and to sport shooting (ie. hunting with firearms). There are four forums in total, one for Target Shooting, one for…
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Stock repair
Hello all, Found a nice healthy crack in the stock of my side by side yesterday afternoon. Devastated and a bit confused how it happened but now I need to find someone to repair or replace it. Google has thrown up a few names, Small Arms Services in Cork is the closest to me but haven’t had any success reaching them by…
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Night scope
hey guys , So applying for a restricted license for a night scope to do a bit of rabbit hunting at night time , firearm sergeant said should not be an issue as have a good reason and all that . But should I chance my arm and apply for it to be allowed on my 308 at the same time ? Now I know that means 2 applications , but…
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Firearms Certificate Waiting Times Survey
Howdy folks, The goal of this is to get a broader picture of the state of firearms licencing in Ireland, in particular the rather disparate waiting times between districts. Below is a link to the survey, completely anonymous, no personal details like emails or contact numbers are asked for. As the results come in I'll…
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Reloading in Ireland
Hi is it possible to legally reload ammo in Ireland i heard stories from my shooting friends about people who reload in Ireland what hoops do i have to jump through to reload because quite frankly ammo prices in Ireland is insane.
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PPTSB and the transfer of money for a firearm.
Went into the local PTSB bank on Friday to transfer £2750 to Intershoot in Northern Ireland by Swift. It's for a new Walther KK500 benchrest rifle. Intershoot never got the payment. Phoned PTSB up today to be told they won't send the money because it's for a firearm. Cost me €35 in fees. I'll try to Revolut it the money…
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Browning Maxus 2 or Winchester SX4?
Hi all, Considering trading my Browning 525 Sporter against one of the above, preferably the Maxus 2. I hunt mostly (crows & pigeons control). A very odd trip to the clays. Therefore the semi - auto would suit me better. Any helpful suggestions please. Also, if there is an owner of any of the above local to Cork I would…
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.22 sound mods
hey guys got in touch with a few shops trying to get an answer but didn’t hear back , I have a Nielsen sonic 32 sound mod for my .22 , I don’t feel it reduced the sound my much , I’m sure sub sonics , Would something like the aimsport be better or do I need to spend 300-400 before I notice a real difference? thank you
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Tikka t3x lite .308 enq.
Afternoon folks, Recently purchased my first centerfire rifle - Tikka T3x lite in .308. RCC M48 mod. Vector Tauron 5-30x56 gen 2 scope. New and very ignorant here, but I think it's a good starter for me. I know everyone has their preferences with calibres, makes/models etc, shooting with/without mod when target/hunting…
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Where to get clay shooting glasses made
Hi all, I am looking to find out were i would get prescription sun glasses for clay pigeon shooting, full glass prescription not the ones with the insert lenes … thanks
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Where to buy shotgun ammo in the Dublin area.
Hi folks, getting back into a bit of hunting after an absence of 25 years, might be a little bit more. Back then there were plenty of places to buy cartridges but they all seem to be gone now (Watts in Glasnevin was a local for me). My cartridges are all that age and I want to update them, so where would I go in County…
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Buying a barrel and the serial number???
What happens when you buy a new barrel that either has a serial number on it or no serial number at all? Or another question. You buy a second hand barrel with the serial number on it but now it doesn't match the actions serial number? And how about the firearms that don't have a number on the barrel from new. I don't…
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What to use for clearing thorns and brush when hunting?
Years ago I remember seeing machetes for sale in the gun shops but do not see them anymore for the last few years. What do you guys use for clearing brush and thorns while out shooting?
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FORM FCA1 SUITABLE CHARACTER REFEREES
hi lads sending in my license application this week, just wondering in regards to suitable character referees, I have read and have been told mixed information, some say no can’t use family members, others say you can. anyone have solid info or is it just luck of the draw? Thanks
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6.5x57 Mannlicher Schoneaur ammo and C
Well it looks like 've inherited my late uncle's 6.5x57 Mannlicher Schoneaur Stutzen in Germany for my sins.That's about .260[ish]. Anyone got any experiance with this caliber or gun type? Whats ammo availability like for it .I'm assuming kind of a rare caliber over here and the UK?
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Re-Barrel/Substitution
Im having a rifle re-barrelled and while Im at it changing the caliber. Im just wondering, as obviously the new barrel will have a different serial number, do I then put down both the Action S/n and new Barrel S/n on the Sub application?
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Hunters criticise govt engagement on EU lead shot vote
https://www.agriland.ie/farming-news/hunters-criticise-govt-engagement-on-eu-lead-shot-vote/
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Buying a Case of 22lr
Considering getting my anschutz lot tested but wondering is it possible to buy a case of 5000 rounds if I was to go ahead. My firearms certificate allows 2000 rounds in my posession, is there a way of shipping the case to my local RFD/range for storage in my name, or is it even possible to buy 5000 when the certificate…
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Trade in with shops
do many of the shops take scopes or terminal monoculars as a trade in when but a new scope and stuff
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I thought this was an old article, but no....
Absolutely astounding that this can happen AGAIN. Almost the exact same thing as happened in Pearse St a few years back. Investigation into how a machine gun fell from a Garda vehicle in Dublin…
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Rib Mounted Shotgun Sights
Anyone have any practice with rib mounted shotgun sights? If so what would mount/sight do you use/recommend? Cheers.
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Model 41 slide issue
I recently purchased a smith and wesson model 41, it shot fine for a while but now it will not go into battery, the slide stop a few mill short. Has anyone had this issue. See picture.
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PCP Air Rifle
Hi, Do any of you know a dealer that works on pre charged air rifles? Thanks
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Adjustable comb/stock worth it or not?
nearly there with buying my first o/u shotgun for clay shooting. Have been trying multiple types of brands and models of guns. I feel like the beretta 686 silver pigeon 1 sporting 2024, is the one for me. however I am stuck on the adjustable stock/comb decision, is it really worth the extra buck? I have been told by most…
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Posting/Courier to UK
Can you post firearms accessories/parts to the UK? And if you can is there a particular courier that will do it? DPD said no
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Strange conditions on your liscenses
This week, I got a renewal on my restricted shotgun[Mossberg 500] and, with it, a chat in my local Div HQ with the district chief, whom I have known for a long time and who is generally a good guy to deal with. After asking an odd question, twice,if I use this gun to hunt on anyone else's land to which I replied no, as it…
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Moved: Best way to shoot rabbits at night (cheaply!)
This discussion has been moved.
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CROSS EYE DOMINANCE
hey guys just looking for some opinions on cross eye dominance, I am right handed and certainly buying a right handed shotgun, mainly for clay shooting. I actually put a deposit on a gun today however after leaving they deposit we discussed cross eye dominance And I feel it could be a case my left eye is the dominant eye,…
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Any of you lads ever want to do some practical shooting in the US drop me a message
Sucks you can’t do this in Ireland, but wa1500 does look cool. love introducing people to uspsa, idpa, pcsl. I’m in Phoenix AZ and Austin TX 50/50 out every weekend getting rounds onto steel and paper (when I’m not back in Ireland) Got a bunch of Irish guns too if you want to squeeze off some pews on historical pieces.