a air rilfe

[sounder 9]

right just afew pointer on airguns please ,, to be used on starling /targets

now i have shot afew types but not well up on them i have a.243 and 3 shotguns and being shooting for years, also remember i am in ireland, would any old prick of a thing do me for shooting starlings in a shed or would i need to go for the one you fill of a driving bottle,

atb sounder

[andyfr1968 772]

No need to spend a fortune on a gun if that's all you're needing it for. Any half decent springer will more than do the job.

[zini 1,939]

Hi Sounder mate,

 

Have a read of this article pal .

 

I’m not to sure how current it is mate but if you look at the starling bit it may shed some light on something for you buddy.

 

I dont want you doing anything illegal pal

 

http://f4bscale.worldonline.co.uk/quarry.htm#Starlings

 

Here are this years general licences for Northenn Ireland mate too.

 

http://www.basc.org.uk/en/shooting/general-licences.cfm

 

The one for NI run out last month but it may give you some idea if you want to read it buddy.

 

If I was to speak hypothetically about your question mate, either a spring piston air rifle or PCP (compressed air from a divers bottle) air rifle producing anything over say 6 ft / lbs would humanely kill a starling if it was hit in the brain at a close range.

 

ATB

 

Si

Edited October 19, 2010 by zini

[Ron Weasley 83]

Hi Sounder mate,

 

Have a read of this article pal .

 

I’m not to sure how current it is mate but if you look at the starling bit it may shed some light on something for you buddy.

 

I dont want you doing anything illegal pal

 

http://f4bscale.worldonline.co.uk/quarry.htm#Starlings

 

Here are this years general licences for Northenn Ireland mate too.

 

http://www.basc.org.uk/en/shooting/general-licences.cfm

 

The one for NI run out last month but it may give you some idea if you want to read it buddy.

 

If I was to speak hypothetically about your question mate, either a spring piston air rifle or PCP (compressed air from a divers bottle) air rifle producing anything over say 66.5 ft / lbs would humanely kill a starling if it was hit in the brain at a close range.

 

ATB

 

Si

 

66.5 ft lbs? I should think that'll be enough to take care of a starling, Si!

[zini 1,939]

Upps just seen that buddy and edited it

 

Si

[matt_hooks 188]

Si. Although the Starling is no longer included on the list of pest species, it DOES still appear on the Irish general licence, and hence can be taken under the terms of that licence in cases where there is risk to public health, or to crops or livestock. Good idea to check it though.

 

 

Note also that the licence doesn't cover you for shooting pests on sundays, or the period from one hour after sunset to one hour before sunrise, and it's illegal to shoot any bird (other than feral pigeons in certain circumstances) using any artificial illuminating device.

 

At very close range you will probably want something with open sights, to allow very fast target acquisition that will be necessary. Anything with a big scope on will be more of a hinderance than a help. I might almost suggest getting your hands on a .22LR with shot shells, only good for very close range, but easier to hit them with than the air rifle, and less likely to go through walls or roofs than a 12 bore. If it's definitely an air rifle job, then get your hands on a small, lightweight springer with decent open sights, and get used to bringing it to shoulder, sighting and releasing the shot almost instantaneously. Those little feckers almost certainly won't sit still very long when they spot you!

Edited October 19, 2010 by matt_hooks

[zini 1,939]

Nice reply Matt buddy

 

Thanks for clearing that one up mate

 

Its better to be safe for the guy than let him fall flat on his face

 

I hope someone would also look out for me if i was about to make a massive BOO BOO .

 

Cheers

 

Enjoy your starlin bashing session then Sounder, if your needs fall within the general licence boundaries.

 

ATB

 

Si

Edited October 19, 2010 by zini

[sounder 9]

Hi Sounder mate,

 

Have a read of this article pal .

 

I’m not to sure how current it is mate but if you look at the starling bit it may shed some light on something for you buddy.

 

I dont want you doing anything illegal pal

 

http://f4bscale.worldonline.co.uk/quarry.htm#Starlings

 

Here are this years general licences for Northenn Ireland mate too.

 

http://www.basc.org.uk/en/shooting/general-licences.cfm

 

The one for NI run out last month but it may give you some idea if you want to read it buddy.

 

If I was to speak hypothetically about your question mate, either a spring piston air rifle or PCP (compressed air from a divers bottle) air rifle producing anything over say 6 ft / lbs would humanely kill a starling if it was hit in the brain at a close range.

 

ATB

 

Si

 

thanks for the reply lads

as far as i hear you can shoot away , no general-licences needed here for them i am in the republic of ireland not the north, so it's starling bashing for me

thanks again lads

just take my time and sort out a gun

sounder

[SHanded. . 110]

Hi Sounder mate,

 

Have a read of this article pal .

 

I’m not to sure how current it is mate but if you look at the starling bit it may shed some light on something for you buddy.

 

I dont want you doing anything illegal pal

 

http://f4bscale.worldonline.co.uk/quarry.htm#Starlings

 

Here are this years general licences for Northenn Ireland mate too.

 

http://www.basc.org.uk/en/shooting/general-licences.cfm

 

The one for NI run out last month but it may give you some idea if you want to read it buddy.

 

If I was to speak hypothetically about your question mate, either a spring piston air rifle or PCP (compressed air from a divers bottle) air rifle producing anything over say 6 ft / lbs would humanely kill a starling if it was hit in the brain at a close range.

 

ATB

 

Si

 

thanks for the reply lads

as far as i hear you can shoot away , no general-licences needed here for them i am in the republic of ireland not the north, so it's starling bashing for me

thanks again lads

just take my time and sort out a gun

sounder

Get a break barrel bsa but mind you dont jam your fingers. ARROGANT LITTLE PRICK

[matt_hooks 188]

ARROGANT LITTLE PRICK

 

Wooooah, where did THAT come from?

 

Si, totally agree, it's always best to get people to think about what they're doing, and get them to look at the legislation.

[SHanded. . 110]

ARROGANT LITTLE PRICK

 

Wooooah, where did THAT come from?

 

Si, totally agree, it's always best to get people to think about what they're doing, and get them to look at the legislation.

Ill let sounder explain. I had an angry moment. Am banned for 7 days i hate this torrettes!!. .