Jonjon79 13,340 Posted February 3, 2019 Report Share Posted February 3, 2019 It's been ages since I spent any time using any of my rifles ........ In the last few months, work and other stuff has been getting in the way. So today, I took the C1 into work for a few shots in the warehouse before everyone else arrived. this is a cracking little rifle - it's harder to shoot than anything else that I own but, it's probably one of the most satisfying to use. .......... Jimmy and Ethan did an excellent job on the restoration - I love that silver action and wood stock combo ........... Si did an amazing job on the internals - it's very quiet to cock and, the shot cycle is fast and predictable I like the shotgun style straight stock. The single action trigger takes some getting used to - there's no hanging around on a first stage while you line up a good shot - it's all or nothing - you line it up and fire.......... A good shot is very rewarding. I'll sort a rear sight for it at some point but, for now, it's got a little Hawke Sport HD 4x32 AO with a duplex reticle, in a Dampa mount. The idea for this morning was to try some different pellets - I wanted to see what velocities it's giving and, shoot some groups. .......... My kit has been put away for so long that the batteries need replacing on my Combro Just the groups then ........ As always, nothing scientific, just 10 shots of each at a target 27yrds away. Falcon Accuracy Plus 13.43gn Predator Polymags 15.89gn JSB Exacts 15.89gn H&N FTT 14.66gn Obviousy the scope needs rezeroing but, for this, I was just looking at the group sizes - it seems that the good ol' bog standard Exacts are the way to go. ............. Best make more to get out and practice some more 7 Quote Link to post
mattwhite 1,993 Posted February 3, 2019 Report Share Posted February 3, 2019 I have to say jon, that old english style stock looks lovely, really lovely pal and it seems to like the taste of jsb exacts too 2 Quote Link to post
Jonjon79 13,340 Posted February 3, 2019 Author Report Share Posted February 3, 2019 30 minutes ago, mattwhite said: I have to say jon, that old english style stock looks lovely, really lovely pal and it seems to like the taste of jsb exacts too Cheers Matt It's not easy to tell from pictures but, the resto' job on that stock is faultless - I wish I could take credit for it mate but, I'm just the proud owner. 2 Quote Link to post
tomburras 2,721 Posted February 3, 2019 Report Share Posted February 3, 2019 That is a really nice looking rifle! I wish there where more airguns out there with straight hand stock's. Nice groups too. 2 Quote Link to post
Jonjon79 13,340 Posted February 3, 2019 Author Report Share Posted February 3, 2019 21 minutes ago, tomburras said: That is a really nice looking rifle! I wish there where more airguns out there with straight hand stock's. Nice groups too. It's certainly different to what I'm used to mate but, I've never used a shotgun or anything similar I do like it though - I imagine it suits the Americans way of shooting Quote Link to post
si brown 8,486 Posted February 3, 2019 Report Share Posted February 3, 2019 3 minutes ago, Jonjon79 said: It's certainly different to what I'm used to mate but, I've never used a shotgun or anything similar I do like it though - I imagine it suits the Americans way of shooting That’s why you need to get up to Yorkshire!! you won’t explode when you pass Watford gap but you might go home with a flat cap n whippet!! just pluggin a few for mark, he’s put an order in 4 3 Quote Link to post
Jonjon79 13,340 Posted February 3, 2019 Author Report Share Posted February 3, 2019 11 minutes ago, si brown said: That’s why you need to get up to Yorkshire!! you won’t explode when you pass Watford gap but you might go home with a flat cap n whippet!! just pluggin a few for mark, he’s put an order in I've just told the missus about your invite - she said book a couple of days off and f**k off ......... I'll give you a shout when I know what I can sort out mate. I've got loads of ideas from YouTube for your cartridges 2 2 Quote Link to post
bigmac 97kt 13,732 Posted February 3, 2019 Report Share Posted February 3, 2019 4 hours ago, Jonjon79 said: I've just told the missus about your invite - she said book a couple of days off and f**k off ......... I'll give you a shout when I know what I can sort out mate. I've got loads of ideas from YouTube for your cartridges It still looks stunning jon but a bitch to shoot lol how the feck you got them groups i dont know and you had better gis a shout when you come up as im coming to si dose not have a say in it ill just turn up any way one thing i will say is you will have a cracking week end jon si is a gentleman and he knows how to look after his friends atvbjimmy ps,,,, he cant shoot for shit mind 2 1 Quote Link to post
Jonjon79 13,340 Posted February 3, 2019 Author Report Share Posted February 3, 2019 10 minutes ago, bigmac 97kt said: It still looks stunning jon but a bitch to shoot lol how the feck you got them groups i dont know and you had better gis a shout when you come up as im coming to si dose not have a say in it ill just turn up any way one thing i will say is you will have a cracking week end jon si is a gentleman and he knows how to look after his friends atvbjimmy It's a credit to the work that you all put into it mate - a real keeper ........ I do enjoy shooting it. I'm hoping to be at Si's in the Spring - it'd be fantastic if we could all be there at the same time mate 1 Quote Link to post
bigmac 97kt 13,732 Posted February 3, 2019 Report Share Posted February 3, 2019 Just now, Jonjon79 said: It's a credit to the work that you all put into it mate - a real keeper ........ I do enjoy shooting it. I'm hoping to be at Si's in the Spring - it'd be fantastic if we could all be there at the same time mate Would not miss it for the world mate atvbjimmy Quote Link to post
Jonjon79 13,340 Posted February 3, 2019 Author Report Share Posted February 3, 2019 2 minutes ago, bigmac 97kt said: Would not miss it for the world mate atvbjimmy I've run out of likes mate but, definitely 1 Quote Link to post
philpot 4,927 Posted February 4, 2019 Report Share Posted February 4, 2019 I might join you and bring a few shotguns with me. Phil 1 Quote Link to post
si brown 8,486 Posted February 4, 2019 Report Share Posted February 4, 2019 18 hours ago, philpot said: I might join you and bring a few shotguns with me. Phil I have a master plan Phil... a day smashing clays to get the feel of it then decoying the next day with a bit of air gunning thrown in for good measure!! with a few pints fitting in at some point 1 Quote Link to post
philpot 4,927 Posted February 5, 2019 Report Share Posted February 5, 2019 By jove sir that sounds rather splendid, what ho. Session at Humberside Si, good place for clays or of course Beverley ground, now that is one of the top trap grounds in the uk and shooting under cover so hearing protectors are a must as the noise will blow yer hat off. Phil Quote Link to post
si brown 8,486 Posted February 5, 2019 Report Share Posted February 5, 2019 this place is only ten mins from my house Phil... I've never been to it but a few of the lads I know go there!! might go have a butchers http://www.cottondaleshootingground.com/the-shooting-ground/ Quote Link to post
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