Deker
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Chalk How are you...did you see the pics of the squirrels from that job I was talking about....all taken with the Air Rifle!!! If you use the gun a lot and want to get really fit buy a pump, if you only use it rarely maybe think about buying a pump. But the answer I would give is BUY A BOTTLE. There is nothing wrong with second hand, Air Rifle bottles (Valves) are subjest to 5 year safety checks and this will be stamped on the bottle. If you only intend to use 100 shots a year buy a small bottle..... but again I would suggest you buy at least a 12Litre 232 Bar bottle. Chee
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I'm struggling with this one...are we talking sights or a scope.......you are either looking down or through them whichever way you hold the gun, if it works right handed it WILL work left handed if you keep your line of sight the same...I'm not trying to be funny but you are simply not looking through them properly....I do totally accept if the gun is right handed this can be a problem if you use it left handed. But it the sights work correctly on the right but not left and then correctly on the right again the sights WORK..you are simply not looking through them correctly. Mo
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I already have one which is about 7 or 8 years old now. Fixed it several times but I think I'm due for a new one. Maybe the same again but I would appreciate your overall comments before I make a decision. Must fit directly on to the gun, I do not want to hand hold it. Not too enormous and not to heavy! Must also be bright as a button at 100 to 200 yards as it will be used with the rimmy and centrefire. Also want dimmer control and filters. Not too concerned about battery life as I have battery packs, but I want good light up to 200yards! Please don't say Logan does a good on
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I already have one which is about 7 or 8 years old now. Fixed it several times but I think I'm due for a new one. Maybe the same again but I would appreciate your overall comments before I make a decision. Must fit directly on to the gun, I do not want to hand hold it. Not too enormous and not to heavy! Must also be bright as a button at 100 to 200 yards as it will be used with the rimmy and centrefire. Also want dimmer control and filters. Not too concerned about battery life as I have battery packs, but I want good light up to 200yards! Please don't say Logan does a good on
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I'm pretty sure they are made in Turkey!
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As you like from my point of view, and interesting poll results so far. BUT.... I have got to say...(and I'm well passed crawling up peoples backsides) this is one of the best sites I have seen technically! It is easy to use, and easy to navigate and easy on the eye. I was in IT for many years on the high end technical side and have some web design experience. Well done and congrates to thehuntinglife team, especially the site designers!!! Deker
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The owner of one of my permissions only has one arm, yet he still charges around the estate on his quad with shotgun, and dog running behind! It is a sight to behold and he can still drive and shoot well...f*****g amazing watching him hold up and shoot a 12G!
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I'd say Macnas has it pretty spot on. After trying loads of ammo over the years I now use CCI Velocitors 40gHP, 1435ft sec, 185ft lb and Magtech 40gHP subs, 1036ft sec, 98 ft lb, (sometimes Rem Yellow jackets)for hunting. American Eagle 5022 40g Solid, 1240ft sec, 137ft lb for target. All the ammo performs differently so you MUST check your zero and rise/drop/drift for each ammo. I find a 75 yard zero for velocitors gives me a 50 yard zero for the Magtech with no scope adjustment ....I don't adjust my scope for target work either because I know how to adjust the shot on the mildots
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Thats a good price for that stuff, costs me about £60 per 100. I'm using Wolf 55gHP at the moment and whilst I accept and agree grouping is about 1" worse with this stuff at 200yards it costs me £18 per 100! Barnaul 62gFMJ is about an inch off at 200yards as well but that costs me £14-£16 per 100. Wolf is an American company but both their ammo and Barnaul are made in the same factory in Russia, both are true .223REM as well, and not 5.56 military. Fortunately they both still shoot well for me, I won an internal shooting club competition at Bisley last time out with the Barnaul, ev
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I suspect that will simply come down to personal preference, but the 550 at 9.5lbs will weigh a ton by the time you get a scope and mounts on it, and a mod and a bipod and fill the magazine! You will certainly notice that on your shoulder by the time you have been walking around a few hours! More choice and cheaper ammo in the .223 as well!
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Can't sit around talking anymore!!!
Deker replied to Deker's topic in Rimfire, Centrefire & Shotguns
Waste of time, I'm soaking wet and cold, no sign of Charlie, 2 rabbits and 3 rats. Long time since I hit a rat with a 40g HP .22LR Sub, makes a very satisfying thump and does the job superbly. Saw 3 young Roe doe as I was leaving, is it me or have you noticed how big their ears seem to get in the Autumn?? -
Am I right in thinking you are involved with SACS...do Hunting Life members get a discount? Cheers Deker
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http://www.weihrauch-sport.de/englisch/e_s...ite/e_index.htm Looks like they are available so get your local dealer to order one for you! Mind you, I wouldn't bother...the HW57 is a very fine tool for what it is but the AA S410 is another world!!
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I'm off with the rimmy to track down some rabbit and fox.
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What pump do you use, I've not used a pump for about 10 years, they were useless and exhausting then, so I had to buy a bottle....do I take it things have improved a bit Cheers Deker
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Thats a good price for that stuff, costs me about £60 per 100. I'm using Wolf 55gHP at the moment and whilst I accept and agree grouping is about 1" worse with this stuff at 200yards it costs me £18 per 100! Barnaul 62gFMJ is about an inch off at 200yards as well but that costs me £14-£16 per 100. Wolf is an American company but both their ammo and Barnaul are made in the same factory in Russia, both are true .223REM as well, and not 5.56 military. Fortunately they both still shoot well for me, I won an internal shooting club competition at Bisley last time out with the Barnaul, ev
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2 Days this has been up and already slipped 4 pages down the list. Thought I would bring it back to your attention as I'm sure there is someone out there desperate to accept my generous offer. Cheers Deker
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Most of it has already been said but for a SGC you do not need any permissions and you do not need to be a member of any gun club. Unless you have a dodgy background or medical problems a SGC should be relatively straightforward. Specific references are asked for on the application....you do not need to supply a whole load of landowner references! For one or 2 shotguns you do not need a cabinet either but you must show ground anchor type security....frankly though forget that, because they will be expecting to see a cabinet on the home visit! Deker
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www.air-arms.co.uk Best I can do....should help you, as far as I understand one is simply single shot the other has a magazine! Deker
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I assume its a .22LR or the 17HMR.....Is it the VERY latest model with the set trigger. Not used the new one and heard mixed comments about the new trigger, but prior to that they were very fair tools at a pretty good price. Assuming you have the same model range there as we do in the UK of course!!! Deker
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Take a look on the "Reloading Optics Ammo Accessories" the thread AMMO...I have listed a few cheap ammo suppliers. You can pay as little as 13p-14p per round for .223 but you can also pay a £1 or more per round. Price is obviously important to most people but you will have to find a round that suits you, the gun and the quarry and just hope it is nearer the bottom of the price range rather than the top! Deker
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Baldie Don't want to start this all going again...Oh..and the letter is pretty good by the way, but did anyone ever get to the bottom of this shooting at night business? I've been shooting day and night for 35 or more years and don't know anything about night shooting written permissions! For many, although not all, I do have written permissions, but please don't tell me I've been breaking some night shooting law most of my life. Deker
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F**k me, its good to see some sensible debate, I thought this would simply be a dead cert win for the .243! Deker
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Am I right in thinking you are involved with SACS...do Hunting Life members get a discount? Cheers Deker
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Cheers Deker