which PCP

[pianoman 3,584]

Now don't go giving up the greatest sport of all dear.

 

Put it down to experience, learn the lesson and move on with it.

 

Simon

Edited March 26, 2011 by pianoman

[Mrs Mole 74]

Simon that's all I was trying to do, but would like a rifle with a safety.. I would hate to hurt Mike

 

I was being honest, and looking for advice, not critism. It's hard learning to life with half a hand, as a result of some other prat, who shouldn't be driving a car. I have learnt from the error it hurt too much to try it again..

Edited March 26, 2011 by Mrs Mole

[rossi_j 99]

I made a mistake when I was younger on a outdoor military range, at r.a.f insworth, shooting an sa80, after the ear defenders were on and going through the usual drill, I miss heard the last order as "in your own time carry on", boom!

Not an accidental discharge as I pulled the trigger with intent, I got absolutly hammerd for it and that was my only shot for the day I was 13 at the time, but to put the smile back on my face at the end of the day the instructor gave me my target and guess what bang on the money

 

Guess what im saying is I made a mistake, yea I felt like a nob but I didnt let it put me off, and beleve me if anything would have it would have been that.

 

.atb. .ste.

[Mrs Mole 74]

Thanks Rossi..

 

Mary

[andyfr1968 772]

I wasn't being critical, Mrs Mole, I was trying to help you. I could see from your post that you'd made a mistake that many others have made before you.

 

Move on, learn from what happened and continue to enjoy your shooting knowing that you're a little wiser than you were before....

Edited March 27, 2011 by andyfr1968

[Mrs Mole 74]

I wasn't being critical, Mrs Mole, I was trying to help you. I could see from your post that you'd made a mistake that many others have made before you.

 

Move on, learn from what happened and continue to enjoy your shooting knowing that you're a little wiser than you were before....

 

Please call me Mary..

 

I picked up the rifle, for the first shoot of the day at the range, I couldn't feel where my finger was, I should have checked.. Please note I reload mag about 10 times and don't do it again..

 

Can I ask again which PCP, I would like one with a safety..

Edited March 27, 2011 by Mrs Mole

[andyfr1968 772]

Hi, Mary

 

I've only a small amount of experience with PCP's but after trying quite a few out, I settled on the AA410c. That said, mine was an early one with no safety

 

I was shooting Zini's R10 the other day and that was a really nice rifle to shoot for me. As always though, what feels 'right' for one person my not feel right for you. Try to handle as many different guns as you can to see which ones sit well in your hands, gun choice is a very personal thing....

 

Good luck, whatever you choose

 

Cheers.

Edited March 27, 2011 by andyfr1968

[Mrs Mole 74]

I like Mike's Superten but it's too heavy for me, wrist is a little weak. S200 is a dream to handle, saw the AA 510 TC yesterday but again to heavy. Heard the ultra has probs? so not sure.

 

Sorry Mike it won't be a Hatsan. LOL

Edited March 27, 2011 by Mrs Mole

[andyfr1968 772]

Have you tried any of the Falcon range of guns?

 

I know they're not exactly cutting edge these days but very good rifles that aren't too heavy.

[Mrs Mole 74]

Looked at them there don't float my boat..

 

I think I'll stay with the AAs, not sure which one thro.

 

Is the s410 regged??

[andyfr1968 772]

No it's not but don't worry about that.

 

They're all a little different and the gauge on the gun normally read about 20 bar high. I used to fill mine to 190 on the gun's gauge (170 bar really....) and get around 70 shots before a re-fill was needed.

 

Edit to add.... That was .22.

Edited March 27, 2011 by andyfr1968

[pianoman 3,584]

Hello Mary.

Well why don't we stick with our S200 and undertake a LOAD/UNLOAD handling drill with it and a bit of self-discipline as a safety measure? It's not the rifle you need to change Mary, just your approach to it.

 

Sounds like right now, you've had your confidence jolted. Don't worry. As long as you are alright. Sleep on it and start again tomorrow.

 

Just treat it with a bit more respect eh?

 

Simon

[Mrs Mole 74]

8shot PM'd me to say the ultra is rubbish unless it's been regged, but again he told me to remove the baffle from my silencer and put a hair curler in it..

 

Shotguns are so much easier I understand them..

Edited March 27, 2011 by Mrs Mole

[Mrs Mole 74]

At least it's only a bruise on my arm no one else's.. years ago it was my arse I shot..

 

I had been looking before this incident..

Edited March 27, 2011 by Mrs Mole

[gurtwurz 792]

hi mrs mole,

 

now do'nt get upset by critism mate, but you cant expect the more experienced lads here to tell you what you maybe needed to hear as opposed to what you wanted to hear(its a sign of TRUE friendship,rather than a bunch of sycophants rubbing you better, as it were)

 

if you get on with your s200, then why not just part ex it for a newer model me dear, you'll have the extra confidence of the safety(although as stated above by better than me, its not a substitute for safe gun handling) and you already know and enjoy the gun.

 

the 410's a little bit heavier, but if youre gonna go down that road why not splash out on a superlight model, unless you share your hubby's phobia of spending money of course... they aint cheap, but you get an excellent rifle for your money, and theyre proven to be reliable and accurate.

 

dont be put off by a daft (but easily avoided in future) accident that has happened to many, and will again, no doubt-see ashley 'silly fekker' cole- just learn the lesson and move on mate.

 

cheers, wurz