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  4. ere this pigeons dead!

    in Airgun Hunting

    Posted

    Bobba you do have a point there.

     

    But its the same with anything really.

     

    Take ferreting for example,If the rabbit gets killed underground the rabbit will suffer a little but all field sports man try there best to keep this to a absolute minimum.

     

    Its a legal thing that fish has done so if we cant talk about preban storys (genuine preban) of fear that anti's will think we are still doing preban stuff, Or legal stuff why is the forum running ?. might as well shut it and re open it as a general rural folk forum or the like.

     

    Indeed!!

     

    Anyone can argue that this whole website is ammunition for anti's all over the world and shut everything down. If fish is there to do a job and its legal then fair play to him.

     

    I'm certainly not going to stop doing something just because someone else doesn't like it, however I do take into consideration the reactions people might give by doing something. As the old saying goes, for every action there is always a consequence. Fish's action, i believe has nothing to do with any anti's, so consequently, their opinions cut no ice with me.

     

    H

  5. ere this pigeons dead!

    in Airgun Hunting

    Posted

    There certainly is mate.

     

    Looks like you've done a great job mate! well done! 40ft seems like an impressive range! Big Kudos! :clapper:

     

    I had some pigeons for my tea yesterday with my rabbit i shot. Very tasty!

     

    What springer have you got? I noticed you said you miss your super ten. I've recently bought one, and love it! What happened to yours?

     

    oh and for those like Bobba..I've seen pigeons shot in the head before that fly for about 30-40ft before the nerves stop working and they drop dead....everyones a critic nowadays!

     

    Nice shootin fish...keep it up! :thumbs:

  6. !Out For A Hour!

    in Airgun Hunting

    Posted

    They were like split down the middle and like they have been chewed up!

     

    no idea mate sorry....never seen that before...............birth defect maybe?????

    i dont no nither i dont think its birth defect becose it just looks like its been chewed and there slit dead down the middle

     

    could of got caught on barbed wire?

     

    Very nice shooting matey. Nice clean head shot! :gunsmilie::victory:

  8. New Rifle

    in Airgun Hunting

    Posted · Edited by grasshopper

    Cheers mate,

     

    Using air arms pellets (.22), thats what they gave me and what my friends recommended too.

     

    Went out with it last week and got 5 rabbits. 2 big, 3 babies. 2 big ones for the pot! yum! :tongue2:

     

    I'm really happy with it, it feels like its just a great all round, do what it says on the tin field rifle! perfect for me!

     

    Let me know when you get your bull barrel! :victory:

  9. zeroing scopes

    in Airgun Hunting

    Posted

    Best thing is to go to your local dealer and ask for their advice.

     

    You should be looking to hit things about 40-50yrds MAX with an air rifle. Another good idea would be to take a trip to your local shooting range and ask some advice. See if you can have a go with a few if someone will let you!

     

    Hope you find the one you like.

     

    H

    I certainly concur with advice about local dealers. A good dealer will give sound advice and may have 2nd hand trade ins for those new to this sport.

     

    I would however take serious issue with any recommendation at shooting "things" (presumably rabbits, squirrels, pigeon, etc) at this range with an air rifle. Good hunters go for headshots only. Consistent accuracy at rabbits heads at 50 yds is speculative and runs the grave risk of wounding. And that is not what we are about. You will find on most forums offer advice for the 30yd - 35 yd max and that is what I practice too. (Even with my AA S410 with BenTaylor Regulator rated at bunny killing at 50yds)

     

    To understand the issues try placing a coffe cup on its side (so you're looking at the top) then walk back 50 paces and you'll soon see how small it becomes and why good bunny bashers stay in the 30-35 yd range. Then try the same with a 50p pice for a squirrels head and a £2 coin for a pigeons head and you will hopefully realise the why people give this advice.

     

    Welcome to the sport. I wish you well.

    Bobba

     

    Fair enough, sounds like a good plan with the cup idea. Its amazing how sometimes we underestimate distances!

     

    Good post.

  11. New Rifle

    in Airgun Hunting

    Posted

    Have bought a BSA Super Ten!

     

    Love it, went shooting earlier this week and dispatched a few rabbits!!

     

    Anyone else got any opinions or advice they can offer about the super ten?

     

    Upgrades etc?

     

    Look forward to hearing from you all.

     

    Cheers

     

    H

     

    if you want a upgrade then speak to john bowkett mate i have his number if you want it. he will blueprint it for you

    and it makes a world of difference. he makes carbon mods to which are super silent and light, he can screwcut the barrels to which helps if you want to cut the noise down, he fac's them if you want that and have the ticket.

     

    he is the dogs bollocks on these rifles after all he designed them for bsa. and not only that if you have it done by him

    if anything go's wrong with it he will sort free of charge even 3 years down the line ! that is service mate have a look at the fac one in my sig. 50 yards pellet on pellet :whistling: i hit a tree rat with it the other day and it pushed its insides out the otherside of him ive took crows and pigeons out at over 65 yards with this gun and power isnt anything with out it being accurate :icon_eek:

     

    Very cool beans!

     

    Money is a slight problemo at the moment but his number would be great! :-)

     

    Sounds like you've been having fun with yours! What do you think of the super ten then? Have you had any problems?

     

    H

  12. BTAS FX Cyclone

    in Airgun Hunting

    Posted

    Hi Guys,

     

    My Dad has a BTAS FX Cyclone. He says that it seems to be leaking a little from the bottle. Its not a buddy bottle but built in. Has anyone here had a similar situation. Any ideas on how to remedy?

     

    Advice would really be appreciated guys.

     

    Cheers

     

    H

  13. zeroing scopes

    in Airgun Hunting

    Posted

    Best thing is to go to your local dealer and ask for their advice.

     

    You should be looking to hit things about 40-50yrds MAX with an air rifle. Another good idea would be to take a trip to your local shooting range and ask some advice. See if you can have a go with a few if someone will let you!

     

    Hope you find the one you like.

     

    H

  15. New Rifle

    in Airgun Hunting

    Posted

    Have bought a BSA Super Ten!

     

    Love it, went shooting earlier this week and dispatched a few rabbits!!

     

    Anyone else got any opinions or advice they can offer about the super ten?

     

    Upgrades etc?

     

    Look forward to hearing from you all.

     

    Cheers

     

    H

  16. hogging in the uk

    in Big Game Hunting

    Posted

    Sounds like there's a few mixed views on this one.

     

    I'd love to try a boar hunt sometime, I live in Hampshire, England and i'm not sure that there are any near my neck of the woods. I'll have to travel to the Forest of Dean or Dorchester by the sounds of it.

     

    I'd like to get a fire arms certificate to shoot live rounds but I don't know where to start and wouldn't know what to apply for. I need to find land first too to take down the prey before I get too hasty. Can anyone offer any advise about applying for one? Do I have to live in rural areas or can people who live in urban areas still apply? :)

     

    Noticed there are some mixed views about hunting boar with dogs on this post. Just like to offer my 2 pence, that if hunting boar with dogs is illegal, then I don't really think that people should be doing it. The minority who break the law get the majoriy into trouble most of the time as the law gets stricter and tighter. Obviously there are some occasions where if no-one knows about it, or no-one is put at risk then it shouldn't theoretically be a problem. However, at the end of the day, the law's the law and should be abided by. So Troy, if you're breaking the law and causing trouble then i'm sorry to say but you'll get yours eventually. I think that some of your posts have been a bit rude and frankly shocking. :angry:

     

    ..rant over...

     

    But seriously, if anyone can help with the FAC then it would be greatly appreciated! 8)

    sorry i have not answered this piece by you i think i up set the hawking lot on the falconary bit .i was band from this forum for a month but now im back i dont know how long for i havent decided yet .reading this i think you should just stick.to what you know and that does not seem to be a lot .there are enough idiots runing around with high powered guns with out adding you to the list as well .on about the law being abided by tell the MP who rode his push bike up a one way street and through a red light some how i dont think he will be dealt with by the courts even after it being shown on public TVso you and the rest can shove the law up your ASS if you dont like what i wright DONT READ IT THEN

     

     

    ...What a loser!! :icon_eek:

  17. hogging in the uk

    in Big Game Hunting

    Posted

    Sounds like there's a few mixed views on this one.

     

    I'd love to try a boar hunt sometime, I live in Hampshire, England and i'm not sure that there are any near my neck of the woods. I'll have to travel to the Forest of Dean or Dorchester by the sounds of it.

     

    I'd like to get a fire arms certificate to shoot live rounds but I don't know where to start and wouldn't know what to apply for. I need to find land first too to take down the prey before I get too hasty. Can anyone offer any advise about applying for one? Do I have to live in rural areas or can people who live in urban areas still apply? :)

     

    Noticed there are some mixed views about hunting boar with dogs on this post. Just like to offer my 2 pence, that if hunting boar with dogs is illegal, then I don't really think that people should be doing it. The minority who break the law get the majoriy into trouble most of the time as the law gets stricter and tighter. Obviously there are some occasions where if no-one knows about it, or no-one is put at risk then it shouldn't theoretically be a problem. However, at the end of the day, the law's the law and should be abided by. So Troy, if you're breaking the law and causing trouble then i'm sorry to say but you'll get yours eventually. I think that some of your posts have been a bit rude and frankly shocking. :angry:

     

    ..rant over...

     

    But seriously, if anyone can help with the FAC then it would be greatly appreciated! 8)

    sorry i have not answered this piece by you i think i up set the hawking lot on the falconary bit .i was band from this forum for a month but now im back i dont know how long for i havent decided yet .reading this i think you should just stick.to what you know and that does not seem to be a lot .there are enough idiots runing around with high powered guns with out adding you to the list as well .on about the law being abided by tell the MP who rode his push bike up a one way street and through a red light some how i dont think he will be dealt with by the courts even after it being shown on public TVso you and the rest can shove the law up your ASS if you dont like what i wright DONT READ IT THEN

     

    :icon_eek: what a loser...

  18. New Rifle

    in Airgun Hunting

    Posted · Edited by grasshopper

    Have bought a BSA Super Ten!! £390 with bag, scope, tin of pellets, targets, valves for buddy bottle, and grease. + they filled up my buddy bottle for me! (2nd hand of course) Chichester armoury! Very good service, and very knowledgable people working there!

     

    Value for money, as far I as I can tell!

     

    Love it! Its shootin' time! :thumbs::laugh:

     

    Has anyone else got any views/advice??

  23. Whats the law on going abroad with air rifles

    in Airgun Hunting

    Posted

    Hi everyone!

     

    I've been speaking to a friend of mine and he's got a cottage in france in the middle of the country where there is ample opportunity for shooting rabbits and stuff and we've been talking about me renting it for a weekend or week and going there with the girlfriend.

     

    Whats the law on taking your airgun accross to Europe. Obviuosly it's gotta be in its case all the time (except when you're using it). What is the general attitude of customs? I have a suspision that they may try and take it off me to test the power. Its the legal limit, just a pain in the arse really as I don't want to go and get stuck there without my rifle :(

     

    Froughtness!!!!

     

    Can any one help me?!

     

    Cheers! :gunsmilie:

     

    Harley

  24. Hello from a not so sunny Portsmouth

    in New Member Introductions

    Posted

    Hi Harley,

     

    I am in the Petersfield area just Northish of you.

     

    My main interest is in airguns and decoys, trapping and snaring.

     

    Good luck with the hunting and I hope to see some posts from you in the future.

     

    H

     

    :gunsmilie:

     

    Excellent!

     

    There must be a local meet somewhere.

     

    Where do you do your airgunning and trapping? I'm still thinking of somewhere I can have a crack at snaring!

     

    Harley

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