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Decoys I bought didn’t work for me, I’ve had some results from propping up a magpie carcase on my lawn but my best results come from taking one out from a group and then the others come to see what’s happened and get taken out too. Over the years I have thinned down the local magpie population and now they rarely venture into my garden, when they do I am ready with my HW100. The local resident songbirds are now thriving and a joy to watch, lots of unwanted pigeons around but they don’t prey on the other bird chicks so I leave well alone.
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Hi Rez The main difference is the Connect SL has a 24mm objective lens set into a 30mm parallel body, whereas the 32mm lens of the original Connect has bell housing. I have both models but I prefer the SL for HFT because I can use custom made ultra low mounts... thus keeping my aim points closer together. For instance... 1.4 mildot hold over @ 8yd, .3 mildot hold under @20yd and 1 mildot HO @45yd all at 10x magnification with 31yd prime zero. A very slight improvement on the depth of field is also claimed by MTC; in reality I can’t tell the difference. Regards, Steve
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As I looked through my open bedroom window this morning, I caught a glimpse of a magpie flying into my neighbours oak tree to perch. This is a regular occurrence and I keep my Daystate Air Wolf close to hand for such an event... magpies are in abundance in my semi-rural neighbourhood, and I do my bit to keep them in check to allow a balance with the local songbird population. Upon retrieving my Daystate from the top of the wardrobe, I settled down by the window to survey the oak tree through the rifle scope, hopefully to spot the magpie that had originally caught my attention. Moving leaves g
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You already have one of the finest PCP rifles available for around £800. Buy a quality spring powered rifle, learn to shoot it properly and it will give you far more satisfaction and pleasure than another PCP. Regards, Steve.
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Those who know me also know I live in a rural area of a large town. Most mornings as I sit up in bed watching the news on the TV; as I do, I occasionally divert my eyes to scan around the trees and open fields visible through the open window. I have a pair of binoculars close to hand and frequently enjoy watching the local wildlife in a beautiful natural setting. Over the years I have kept the local magpie population in check to give the songbirds a better chance of survival. This year there’s been an excessive number of magpies, perhaps due to the long warm summer we’re currently enjoying
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Carbine Or Full Length,compromise?
A1WOC replied to random's topic in Rifle Reviews, Technical Help and Tips
FSB Carbine with full length cylinder would fit the bill. It would also fit into the standard stock. -
I have no criticism to make about either rifles, although my Air Wolf is by far is the more contemporary rifle. It’s a shame Daystate didn’t live up to my expectations when it went in for service a month or two ago, it took five long weeks turnaround. Regards, Steve.
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Ditto
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I awoke this morning to a congregation of magpies creating a din in my garden, with a lone magpie perched on my garden shed roof overlooking the commotion at distance. Living in a semi rural area I always have an air rifle close to hand for just such an event; and on this occasion the magpies where too excited to notice me open the slightly ajar window a little wider allowing me the opportunity to take aim with my MTC Connect mounted on the Air Wolf. Knowing the distance to the shed was 55yd from my bedroom window and with no time to re-focus the scope; I sighted the bird’s head up with two mi
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This same question was asked a few days ago. http://www.thehuntinglife.com/forums/topic/323774-changing-a-22-to-a-177/ Regards, Steve
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After five long weeks, the last three involving numerous phone calls and email messages, I have finally got my Air Wolf back from servicing. When I delivered it in person to Daystate; I was told to expect a two week turnaround. In my opinion, half truths and vague promises seem to be a forte of Daystate, and customer liaison is none existent. The two hundred pounds plus for service was expected, in return it would have been nice to be treated as a valued customer and kept informed on progress when delays where imminent. Settling into the new factory and service personnel on holiday was the e
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Yes it’s possible, worth the trouble though? When I changed my TX200 barrel from .22 to .177, I encountered several problems. The hardest part by far was removing the barrel; I then had to add preload washers to bring the power up. In the end it was spot on but took lots of trial and error. Take a look at the post I made on here after completion. http://www.thehuntinglife.com/forums/topic/292537-reworked-tx200hc/ Regards, Steve.
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It’s a great shame it clashes with the UKAHFT National Series at MAD; otherwise I would have been there to join good friends and meet new ones from THL Forum. Historically it’s a great event organised by Davy, Si and friends. Anyone from the forum contemplating attending ought to book the event before all the places go. I’m just sorry I pre booked a hotel and the National series at Mad before I knew about it. Regards, Steve
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It is probably a slight forward movement of the silencer causing the problem. To cure, open the underlever and you should see an allen type grub screw towards the rear underside of the silencer, slacken off the grub screw, tap the end of the silencer with a wooden mallet or similar to knock back into position, tighten the grub screw back up to complete the fix. Regards, Steve.
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I must agree, the sporter stock is the better of the two options; thumb up is more stable and I would love to get my hands on one to give it the works. Unfortunately whenever I have seen one for sale or bid for one on eBay they fetch high prices. If anyone has one for sale at a reasonable price I would be interested? Regards, Steve
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I was out this morning myself but didn’t take a single shot; instead I was enthralled watching a cow give birth in the field. Over a two hour period I witnessed the birth through to the calf suckling and it was wonderful. Just being out in the countryside and watching natural events is every bit as rewarding as culling vermin to me. Regards, Steve
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Thanks Aaron and Gary for those kind words. I miss the weekend meets with you and other friends of days past. It would be great to catch up with you on any future organised events. Regards, Steve.
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I used steel wool on the stock to remove the existing coats of oil, and then I applied three new coat of Danish oil to finish it off. Regards, Steve.
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When I joined an HFT club just over twelve months ago I used my HW100 FSB KT complete with a full length A&M cylinder and a Rowan Engineering cylinder band to free float the barrel. With this basic setup I was achieving acceptable scores from the start. After trying friend’s rifles in the club and also as I progressed in the sport I wanted a rifle made especially for FT/HFT and bought an AA EV2 thinking it would improve my scores. It was a beautiful and very accurate rifle but I just couldn’t take to it. I always liked the action and accuracy the HW has, so I decided to buy a custom stoc
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Nice one Phil, know what you mean about the whiskers too! Regards, Steve.
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Last week when I acquired my first Daystate, a.177 Airwolf; I spent a little time familiarising myself with the electronics and general feel of the rifle. I filled the air reservoir to a maximum available175bar from my master cylinder, fitted a spare Hawke Panorama 4-12x40 and medium Sports Match mounts, charged the battery overnight and thereafter waited impatiently for a break in the wet and windy weather to trial it. Over the next couple of days I ordered a couple of beneficial accessories I wanted to add for HFT use. Due to other commitments, today was the first opportunity to spend t
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The damp cold days of winter gets to everyone in the building trade Davy. Hibernation or a change of vocation is needed. As a retired ex construction industry worker myself I take two ibuprofen tablets just to get me down the stairs in the morning. The other morning after an early shoot I slipped heavily onto to my back on waterlogged turf getting into to my parked car, I spent the next two days in agony. Regards, Steve.
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Thanks for the tip Aaron.
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The carbon fibre airstream fitted at present does a decent job for me. I must admit I looked at the hugget but dismissed it on price. Regards, Steve
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I am now a member of the “gaystate” fraternity. I went out to buy a new Regal and came back with a .177 Air Wolf MCT: goodness knows how that happened! I just need to get a suitable scope and mounts now. My first thought was the new MTC Connect SL, at the moment though they are like rocking horse s**t. It probably won’t improve my scores at HFT; but at least I will do it in style. Regards, Steve
