Same blanks used in a cheap captive bolt as an expensive one used by fallen stock collectors,it’s the strength of the blank that you use for the relevant animal that’s important.At one time Ian Potter was advertising cheap captive bolt killers. We asked our deadstock collector about them, said they are a complete waste of time, not man enough for the job especially for cattle, the one he uses cost into the thousands, although obviously he does need a reliable one for the job he does. We told him we use a .410 and he said that is absolutely fine (I think it is officially OK as well, whereas a 12 bore is not).
I’ve an Entwisle captive bolt,had it since foot and mouth.
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