JakeGrocott 0 Posted August 2, 2011 Report Share Posted August 2, 2011 Hey there im new to this forum so i thought id post here to introduce myself, my name is Jake and im 15 years old, i have been target shooting .22 rim fire lightweight sports rifle for around 4 months now and im competing in my first competition to represent my local club this coming September. I recently purchased my first air gun so i could practice shooting when at home as well as when at the club.I chose a airgun because, of course i cannot legally own a .22 rim fire due to my age i am also VERY interested in hunting but again due to my age finding permission is a very difficult task. The rifle i brought is a Crosman Nitro Venom Dusk .22 with 3-9 x 32 scope and due to it being my first rifle i would like to ask for any advice regarding how to maintain and properly look after my rifle, also i would like to know your opinions on whether i made a good choice for my first rifle and if any of you have had any hunting success with it. Also i would appreciate any advice on how to go about gaining permission, taking into account my young age. Thanks for any advice in advance and also for taking the time to read my, rather long, first post Quote Link to post Share on other sites
bullshot 5 Posted August 3, 2011 Report Share Posted August 3, 2011 Welcome to the forum mate. Have you thought about asking if you can tag along with an older hunter? Join one of the shooting organisations and ask thier regional officers Quote Link to post Share on other sites
The one 8,585 Posted August 3, 2011 Report Share Posted August 3, 2011 Hello and welcome mate Quote Link to post Share on other sites
JakeGrocott 0 Posted August 3, 2011 Author Report Share Posted August 3, 2011 Welcome to the forum mate. Have you thought about asking if you can tag along with an older hunter? Join one of the shooting organisations and ask thier regional officers Im already a member of the local rifle club but the blokes there are target shooters, i don't think anyone there actually hunts. Also i don't actually know anyone that hunts so there's no one that i can tag along with. Thanks for the welcome though mate Quote Link to post Share on other sites
bullshot 5 Posted August 3, 2011 Report Share Posted August 3, 2011 BASC regional office is at Doveridge clay ground. If you are a member then give them a call and see what they suggest. You can try Countryside Alliance as well. it might even be worth contacting hunting and shooting mags and explain yourself like you have on here. We need to keep youngsters like yourself interested in field sports so our sport does not die out. So please be persistant and keep going. GOOD LUCK MATE Quote Link to post Share on other sites
theferreter 311 Posted August 3, 2011 Report Share Posted August 3, 2011 welcome to the THL mate Quote Link to post Share on other sites
JakeGrocott 0 Posted August 3, 2011 Author Report Share Posted August 3, 2011 BASC regional office is at Doveridge clay ground. If you are a member then give them a call and see what they suggest. You can try Countryside Alliance as well. it might even be worth contacting hunting and shooting mags and explain yourself like you have on here. We need to keep youngsters like yourself interested in field sports so our sport does not die out. So please be persistant and keep going. GOOD LUCK MATE Cheers for the advice im going to keep looking! also good to see a fellow stokie on here! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
JakeGrocott 0 Posted August 3, 2011 Author Report Share Posted August 3, 2011 welcome to the THL mate cheers mate Quote Link to post Share on other sites
bullshot 5 Posted August 3, 2011 Report Share Posted August 3, 2011 I live in Barlaston which is not far from you Quote Link to post Share on other sites
carp man 1 219 Posted August 3, 2011 Report Share Posted August 3, 2011 all the best with the thl Quote Link to post Share on other sites
JakeGrocott 0 Posted August 3, 2011 Author Report Share Posted August 3, 2011 (edited) I live in Barlaston which is not far from you Nice all the best with the thl Cheers mate Edited August 3, 2011 by JakeGrocott Quote Link to post Share on other sites
JakeGrocott 0 Posted August 4, 2011 Author Report Share Posted August 4, 2011 I got some permission! should be going up there on Saturday! will put some pics on if i get anything Quote Link to post Share on other sites
j j m 6,611 Posted August 5, 2011 Report Share Posted August 5, 2011 welcome bud Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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