General Information, Questions and Answers :: RE: non toxic shot help

chicken — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 07:48:31 GMT

Author: chicken
Subject: Re: non toxic shot help
Posted: Thu Mar 11, 2010 5:48 pm (GMT 10)

My 'ace' turned out to be a 'joker'

Found a couple of boxes of bismuth....good to go!

Thanks guys.

General Information, Questions and Answers :: RE: non toxic shot help

chicken — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 21:53:10 GMT

Author: chicken
Subject: Re: non toxic shot help
Posted: Wed Mar 10, 2010 7:53 am (GMT 10)

thanks 'hardtop,
I've been to my locals...no good.
I dont load either.
I have one ave up my sleeve....will know this week.
Thanks

General Information, Questions and Answers :: RE: Rain, Rain!!

gdog — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 08:42:38 GMT

Author: gdog
Subject: Re: Rain, Rain!!
Posted: Tue Mar 09, 2010 6:42 pm (GMT 10)

Hardtop_110 @ Tue Mar 09, 2010 8:10 am wrote:

Don't know about the swamps but both Shep and Benalla got over 100mm (4 inches) over the long weekend.

I am going to try and get up there in the next week

Will keep you all posted.

That would be great thanks.

General Information, Questions and Answers :: RE: non toxic shot help

Hardtop_110 — Mon, 08 Mar 2010 22:18:47 GMT

Author: Hardtop_110
Subject: Re: non toxic shot help
Posted: Tue Mar 09, 2010 8:18 am (GMT 10)

There is some bismuth about, try Clayton and Frank O. They have had stock in the past and may still have some. Be prepared for $60+ per packet.

Bismuth shot is again available in the US but it is now around US$155 per bottle, before shipping. You get 4 boxes of 32g shells per bottle. So you would be looking at around $50 per box before you load the stuff. If you are desperate might be worth the trouble?

http://www.precisionreloading.com/mm5/merchant.mvc?Screen=CTGY&Store_Code=PRE&Category_Code=BISMUTH_SHOT

Or you could be nice to George and he might load you some up?

Waterfowl (Duck) Hunting :: RE: Duck fever nights

Hardtop_110 — Mon, 08 Mar 2010 22:12:30 GMT

Author: Hardtop_110
Subject: Re: Duck fever nights
Posted: Tue Mar 09, 2010 8:12 am (GMT 10)

I will be running the Port Phillip Duck Fever Night, let me know what you would like to know and I will pass it on.

Can't really give you the full FGA reoprts but can fill you in on specific spots.

General Information, Questions and Answers :: RE: Rain, Rain!!

Hardtop_110 — Mon, 08 Mar 2010 22:10:53 GMT

Author: Hardtop_110
Subject: Re: Rain, Rain!!
Posted: Tue Mar 09, 2010 8:10 am (GMT 10)

Don't know about the swamps but both Shep and Benalla got over 100mm (4 inches) over the long weekend.

I am going to try and get up there in the next week

Will keep you all posted.

Waterfowl (Duck) Hunting :: RE: Wit test

Hardtop_110 — Mon, 08 Mar 2010 22:08:49 GMT

Author: Hardtop_110
Subject: Re: Wit test
Posted: Tue Mar 09, 2010 8:08 am (GMT 10)

Might have left your run a bit late

You can try here

http://www.fga.net.au/www/251/1027502/displayarticle/1028107.html

Other than that you can ring the DSE and make an appointment to sit the WIT

Waterfowl (Duck) Hunting :: Wit test

gummybear1 — Mon, 08 Mar 2010 21:15:44 GMT

Author: gummybear1
Subject: Wit test
Posted: Tue Mar 09, 2010 7:15 am (GMT 10)

G'day
I have a mate in mornington that has decided that he wants to sit the test. Any idea of any tests still being done at this stage somewhere not too far away?
Thanks gummy

General Information, Questions and Answers :: RE: Rain, Rain!!

chicken — Sun, 07 Mar 2010 19:45:19 GMT

Author: chicken
Subject: Re: Rain, Rain!!
Posted: Mon Mar 08, 2010 5:45 am (GMT 10)

still rainin.......lovin it!

Waterfowl (Duck) Hunting :: Duck fever nights

HandS — Sun, 07 Mar 2010 00:29:37 GMT

Author: HandS
Subject: Duck fever nights
Posted: Sun Mar 07, 2010 10:29 am (GMT 10)

As a interstate hunter I would like to see some reports on information recieved at the duck fever nights thanks.

General Information, Questions and Answers :: Rain, Rain!!

gdog — Sat, 06 Mar 2010 22:47:09 GMT

Author: gdog
Subject: Rain, Rain!!
Posted: Sun Mar 07, 2010 8:47 am (GMT 10)

I got caught in the storm yesterday out on the freeway at Garfield.
The hills were like rivers!!Had to pull over and wait it out.Thought that the hail was going to smash the windscreen.

Never seen hail like it.

Speaking to my mother thais morning and she said that they had 2 inches in Shepparton.
Would be intrested in knowing if Black swamp got any water or even Dowdles.

General Information, Questions and Answers :: RE: non toxic shot help

Bandit — Sat, 06 Mar 2010 09:44:36 GMT

Author: Bandit
Subject: Re: non toxic shot help
Posted: Sat Mar 06, 2010 7:44 pm (GMT 10)

Hi chicken,

Saw a packet of bismuth at gunco in St Albans today, don't know the price though.

General Information, Questions and Answers :: RE: non toxic shot help

chicken — Sat, 06 Mar 2010 07:41:23 GMT

Author: chicken
Subject: Re: non toxic shot help
Posted: Sat Mar 06, 2010 5:41 pm (GMT 10)

Worth a shot I say!

General Information, Questions and Answers :: RE: non toxic shot help

Trigger01 — Fri, 05 Mar 2010 23:48:49 GMT

Author: Trigger01
Subject: Re: non toxic shot help
Posted: Sat Mar 06, 2010 9:48 am (GMT 10)

Hi Chicken, I would take the gun to Mialls and get them to measure the bore/choke diameter accurately, because it may be able to handle light 32gm (3 or 4 only) steel ok without any problems. Failing that your best bet is to borrow a gun from a mate or perhaps trial a secondhand one from your local gunshop. If you don't ask you don't get.

Good luck.

General Information, Questions and Answers :: RE: non toxic shot help

chicken — Fri, 05 Mar 2010 20:36:32 GMT

Author: chicken
Subject: Re: non toxic shot help
Posted: Sat Mar 06, 2010 6:36 am (GMT 10)

Thank you for your reply George.
What are the chokes?....I would be guessing I'm afraid!

This gun was my fathers (RIP), and was brought over from the old country some 60 years ago. Its in remarkable condition and is of incrdible sentimental value.
For this reason that I will respectfuly decline your advice of modification.

I'm putting the word out that someone has a couple of boxes they are willing to sell.

Thanks again

General Information, Questions and Answers :: RE: non toxic shot help

George — Fri, 05 Mar 2010 11:35:51 GMT

Author: George
Subject: Re: non toxic shot help
Posted: Fri Mar 05, 2010 9:35 pm (GMT 10)

Hi,

The problem is that there is no available stock of Bismuth, Tin or Tungsten Polymer shot ammunition that would go into your sxs without fear of damage. Even if you were able to order this stuff in, it is unlikely to get here before the opening.

The obvious answer is barrel modification. Firstly, what choke constrictions does the side x side actually have................please don't guess.

I would suggest getting the choke(s) opened up to Modified (0.020") to begin with. If your prepared to do a decent job, I'd suggest having Briley thin-wall chokes fitted, these will handle all forms of non-toxic shot through a large range of choke constrictions.

Hope this helps

General Information, Questions and Answers :: non toxic shot help

chicken — Fri, 05 Mar 2010 04:28:35 GMT

Author: chicken
Subject: non toxic shot help
Posted: Fri Mar 05, 2010 2:28 pm (GMT 10)

Hi Guys,

I have found myself in a bit of a predicament.

My beloved has gone in for repair, (no it couldn�t wait) and now I have my trusty old sxs for the opening.
Trouble is, you guessed it, its old and there isn�t any non toxic shot anywhere to be bought, in the country apparently, apart from steel and I cant put steel though it.......

Any suggestions....any at all........pleeeease!

Chicken