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    Quote Originally Posted by Frodo View Post
    A guitar case isn't practical as I'll be walking very long distances and covering all sorts of country.

    Cheers for the insight, guys. I'll just throw the rifle in a scabbard - and perhaps leave it uncovered in rural areas.

    If the rifle becomes a talking point, all the better. I love meeting new people, and spreading the shooting/hunting love.

    As some of you have rightly pointed out, the most reliable way of soothing any negative sentiments pertaining to firearms/firearm use is to maintain a friendly and approachable persona, and be openly proud of what we stand for and the tools we use. Being sneaky and anxious about it won't do anything for our cause in the long run. At the end of the day, we're our own ambassadors and we should remain confident.
    @Frodo better pack a small mirror so you can sort yourself out once coming out of the bush
    If you look like a complete vagrant you might be spreading that love from behind a few bars I hope they have good spuds in there so you feel right at home
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    Quote Originally Posted by Sideshow View Post
    @Frodo better pack a small mirror so you can sort yourself out once coming out of the bush
    If you look like a complete vagrant you might be spreading that love from behind a few bars I hope they have good spuds in there so you feel right at home
    I'm definitely going to bring some deodorant and a clean change of clothes for whenever I come out lol. Only problem is my facial hair grows at an alarming rate, and it doesn't take long for me to look like a billy goat.

    Lol, I'm never touching another spud in my life.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Frodo View Post
    I'm definitely going to bring some deodorant and a clean change of clothes for whenever I come out lol. Only problem is my facial hair grows at an alarming rate, and it doesn't take long for me to look like a billy goat.

    Lol, I'm never touching another spud in my life.
    Just a note on deodorant. I’ve never been a fan of any deodorant with a scent ie the Linux stuff been using the “invisible dry” by dove it’s got no real scent as such. Give it a go. Keeps hut mates happy too @ Frodo you can also get it in small travel cans so lightens the load.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Sideshow View Post
    Just a note on deodorant. I’ve never been a fan of any deodorant with a scent ie the Linux stuff been using the “invisible dry” by dove it’s got no real scent as such. Give it a go. Keeps hut mates happy too @ Frodo you can also get it in small travel cans so lightens the load.
    Cheers for the advice you old sage.

 

 

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