Air guns

Pottsy · 15th July 2007, 09:34

Having been a keen competitive shot in my long gone youth... I have been granted permission to keep our huge rabbit population from feeding on the plants and veg in the garden by means of an Air Arms TX200 Mk3:

tx-rhweb.jpg

How things have moved on since I were a lad! This is an inexpensive spring gun, and yet I can do groups like I have never done before. Here is my first target (20 yards), used to sight the scope (two groups of five shots):

target.jpg

Does anyone else here do this kind of thing, or is it the preserve of slightly strange, possibly size-challenged people who wear lots of camouflage to the shops?

WavyD · 15th July 2007, 11:01

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Originally Posted by Pottsy

Having been a keen competitive shot in my long gone youth... I have been granted permission to keep our huge rabbit population from feeding on the plants and veg in the garden by means of an Air Arms TX200 Mk3:

Attachment 4733

How things have moved on since I were a lad! This is an inexpensive spring gun, and yet I can do groups like I have never done before. Here is my first target (20 yards), used to sight the scope (two groups of five shots):

Attachment 4734

Does anyone else here do this kind of thing, or is it the preserve of slightly strange, possibly size-challenged people who wear lots of camouflage to the shops?

I still have a .22 BSA Lightning with Bushnell TeleSight in the house somewhere, but I have not shot it in years. BSALightningSmall.JPG

LoonyJohn · 15th July 2007, 11:13

Hi Pottsy,

You couldn't have chosen a better sprung rifle (IMO) available currently..

AFAIK, the only sprung rifle more accurate, is an old Air Arms TX200SR (semi-recoiless), but they havn't been available for the last 10 years or so... (I have one, I'ts now wotrh more than when I bought it !) The SR was partially banned by FT clubs for being too accurate, and was put into a class with pre-charged.. This meant it was no advantage to Air arms to continue with the sliding mechanism, and they simplified the rifle to make the current TX200.

A very good choice for target, or bunny work! The spring and trigger mechanism is such that there is no sideways twang, as the release is in the centre of the spring, rather than at the side.

A good grouping like yours is typical, but does also show you have a steady hand!

LoonyJohn · 15th July 2007, 11:16

You might also think about getting a solid single piece sight mount, which can withstand everyday knocks better..

WavyD · 15th July 2007, 11:22

I bought my BSA with an Airspring Upgrade fitted, which reduces the kick associated with springers. It is also a no maintenance option, as springs tend to compress with time and loose power. I think at the time, it was an extra £50 fitted!

3rd Honda · 15th July 2007, 12:04

Not quite that sort of thing - but shoot clay pigeons regularly (shotgun) - and have a .22 air rifle (older Wierauch).

LoonyJohn · 15th July 2007, 12:32

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Originally Posted by WavyD

I bought my BSA with an Airspring Upgrade fitted, which reduces the kick associated with springers. It is also a no maintenance option, as springs tend to compress with time and loose power. I think at the time, it was an extra £50 fitted!

My tx200sr has had about 3000 shots throuh it, it's about 11 years old, original spring, and can still show nearly 12ftlb !

medicsource · 15th July 2007, 14:22

I used to be a member of the GB Junior Rifle team and British Schools rifle team. Still have my Anschutz .22 cartridge rifle and Feinwerkbau compressed air rifle. They used to shoot lovely groups

. Spent many a day at the Eley factory in Brum bench testing!

Billybobbo · 15th July 2007, 18:50

At least i'm not alone... A .22 Theoben Rapid 7 sits in my gun cabinet alongside an FAC (meaning held on Firearms certificate) Daystate LR90 in .177 with which I have had 10 shot groups within a 5p piece at 50 yards. Bunnies stand no chance and is a nice alternative to buying factory farmed chicken!

elfa7 · 15th July 2007, 19:25

I have an FB Record Luftpistole Mod 2. .177 . I haven't seen too many rabbits in the garden (none) but Magpies, thats what I be arfter !!.

TTDegs · 15th July 2007, 19:27

Blimey - we're going to need a new 'redneck' section at this rate!

First thread '[How to] fit a gun rack under the magic seats'

MARK182 · 15th July 2007, 19:30

nice gun
i've done FT shooting now for about 6 years.
heres where i shoot.

www.millrideftc.co.uk

and this is my collection

elfa7 · 15th July 2007, 19:42

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Originally Posted by TTDegs

Blimey - we're going to need a new 'redneck' section at this rate!

First thread '[How to] fit a gun rack under the magic seats'

Civinfo Rapid Response

allan40alt · 15th July 2007, 20:33

Can I please just make it clear that if I say anything that upsets any of you guys in any way then it was Charles Harding that told me to say it!

WoolyCiv · 15th July 2007, 20:56

I have had various shotguns and rifles over the years and use to enjoy full bore pistol shooting until it was banned. I now only have air powered guns, currently an AirArms S410 carbine fitted with a BAR carbon fibre silencer (Absolutely superb) in .177, Falcon FN8 WG air pistol in.22. Use the rifle for magpies, rats and target shooting, the pistol for rats and target shooting/plinking.

medicsource · 16th July 2007, 08:20

I am affraid my FAC is for target shooting only. Besides, I think the Anschutz is a little on the heavy side for anything else!

richierich · 16th July 2007, 09:19

A redneck section - LMAO

What you got planned for the bunnies Mr P? I am sure I read somewhere on one of my other forums they are good for sausages!

Pottsy · 16th July 2007, 09:32

http://www.deliaonline.com/recipes/o...e,1579,RC.html

Maybe...

richierich · 16th July 2007, 10:39

Nice!

Off topic slightly, is it wrong to have a thing about Delia?

TTDegs · 16th July 2007, 10:59

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Originally Posted by richierich

Nice!

Off topic slightly, is it wrong to have a thing about Delia?

no

yes

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Pottsy Administrator Civinfo master Join Date: 10th April 2006 Location: Leics Posts: 5,083 Thanks: 17 Thanked 111 Times in 64 Posts iTrader: (0)	Air guns Having been a keen competitive shot in my long gone youth... I have been granted permission to keep our huge rabbit population from feeding on the plants and veg in the garden by means of an Air Arms TX200 Mk3: tx-rhweb.jpg How things have moved on since I were a lad! This is an inexpensive spring gun, and yet I can do groups like I have never done before. Here is my first target (20 yards), used to sight the scope (two groups of five shots): target.jpg Does anyone else here do this kind of thing, or is it the preserve of slightly strange, possibly size-challenged people who wear lots of camouflage to the shops?

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LoonyJohn Honda Tardis Locking Wheelnut Join Date: 18th February 2007 Location: NE Derbyshire Posts: 105 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post iTrader: (0)	Hi Pottsy, You couldn't have chosen a better sprung rifle (IMO) available currently.. AFAIK, the only sprung rifle more accurate, is an old Air Arms TX200SR (semi-recoiless), but they havn't been available for the last 10 years or so... (I have one, I'ts now wotrh more than when I bought it !) The SR was partially banned by FT clubs for being too accurate, and was put into a class with pre-charged.. This meant it was no advantage to Air arms to continue with the sliding mechanism, and they simplified the rifle to make the current TX200. A very good choice for target, or bunny work! The spring and trigger mechanism is such that there is no sideways twang, as the release is in the centre of the spring, rather than at the side. A good grouping like yours is typical, but does also show you have a steady hand!

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LoonyJohn Honda Tardis Locking Wheelnut Join Date: 18th February 2007 Location: NE Derbyshire Posts: 105 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post iTrader: (0)	You might also think about getting a solid single piece sight mount, which can withstand everyday knocks better..

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WavyD Triangular Exhaust Join Date: 24th May 2007 Location: Between the Light of Day and the Shadows of Darkness! Posts: 375 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: (0)	I bought my BSA with an Airspring Upgrade fitted, which reduces the kick associated with springers. It is also a no maintenance option, as springs tend to compress with time and loose power. I think at the time, it was an extra £50 fitted!

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3rd Honda Triangular Exhaust Join Date: 24th July 2006 Location: Tewkesbury Posts: 371 Thanks: 0 Thanked 3 Times in 3 Posts iTrader: (0)	Not quite that sort of thing - but shoot clay pigeons regularly (shotgun) - and have a .22 air rifle (older Wierauch).

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Billybobbo Valve Cap Join Date: 23rd April 2006 Location: North Yorkshire Posts: 14 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: (0)	At least i'm not alone... A .22 Theoben Rapid 7 sits in my gun cabinet alongside an FAC (meaning held on Firearms certificate) Daystate LR90 in .177 with which I have had 10 shot groups within a 5p piece at 50 yards. Bunnies stand no chance and is a nice alternative to buying factory farmed chicken!

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elfa7 Supporter Rocketship door handle Join Date: 8th May 2006 Location: Cheshire Posts: 1,703 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: (0)	I have an FB Record Luftpistole Mod 2. .177 . I haven't seen too many rabbits in the garden (none) but Magpies, thats what I be arfter !!.

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