Air Rifle hunting.

[plantfit 6,647]

2 minutes ago, Brew said:

So do humans but they won't let us shoot 'em.

Some of them seem to stab them just lately, terrible times we live in

 

Rog

[Brew 3,230]

I'm not worried about knife crime, I'm assured the government is going appoint a supremo who will soon have it all sorted once they agree how big the salary will be and whether they get an OBE or a knighthood

[benjamin1945 12,782]

Growing up it was always thought only the real lowest of the low carried a Knife,,,some things never change,, 

[philmayfield 3,564]

With the laser sight on my air rifle it’s virtually impossible to miss the target. You can even shoot from the hip. Doesn’t give the prey a sporting chance!

[plantfit 6,647]

Only if the laser is set up for the correct distance Phil,I prefer my BSA 3-9x40 scope,can work out the distance and adjust height accordingly

 

Rog

[philmayfield 3,564]

I've got a Stirling scope attached as well and the laser sits on top. I've not shot for some time but I always seemed to score a bullseye. Actually you've restimulated my interest. I might go out and take a few shots with the Rapid Seven tomorrow if I can find my Target Trophy pellets I bought from Walkers of Trowell some years ago. I suppose it's easier to buy online now. I did refurbish the gun with new seals a while back and I had to get a chrono to ensure it was shooting well below 12ft. lbs. 

[plantfit 6,647]

Can't beat a bit of target shooting Phil varying distances,some guy's now are hitting bulls eye out to 100 meters and more, might have a go at that myself now I've got the new bi-pod, I only shoot down the farm for pest control reasons, pigeons make a terrible mess in the barns and over the expensive tractors, have you done any club shooting? hunter field target is good fun

 

Rog

[philmayfield 3,564]

Never done any club shooting but I do have some A4 card in stock so I'll print off a few targets. I have got a target holder somewhere if I can find it, otherwise I'll just pin them to a board and lean it against a tree. I00 M for is a bit too ambitious!

[plantfit 6,647]

There is/was a good friendly HFT club at Waddington, they have a smallish range with about 5 lanes plus a good HFT circuit for standing,sitting,kneeling and prone shooting

 

Rog

[MargieH 6,014]

3 hours ago, philmayfield said:

I used to shoot rabbits, pigeons and squirrels with my .22 but I just don't have the heart to kill living creatures now. Probably going soft in my old age.

 

Good for you, Phil, having a change of heart about killing things...

[philmayfield 3,564]

I threw the pigeons a croissant this morning but being so light a magpie flew away with it! Lidl croissants highly recommended - better than Waitrose.

[MargieH 6,014]

We don't have a Lidl near us but we do have an Aldi, and their croissants are good, too, and better value for money than Tesco, Sainsbury and (obviously) Waitrose

[philmayfield 3,564]

We don’t have a nearby Lidl. It’s a 20 mile round trip for croissants!

[MargieH 6,014]

Our nearest supermarkets are nearly 6 miles away, although we do have a  Spar shop and a butcher in the village.   I don't think I'd go on a 20 mile round trip just to get croissants .... think  I'd have a piece of toast instead

[philmayfield 3,564]

1 hour ago, MargieH said:

Our nearest supermarkets are nearly 6 miles away, although we do have a  Spar shop and a butcher in the village.   I don't think I'd go on a 20 mile round trip just to get croissants .... think  I'd have a piece of toast instead

Obviously we don’t go just to get croissants but we do go once a week to look at the junk down the centre isle. Sometimes find a bargain. It’s in Bingham. Waitrose is in Newark, eight miles away. 

[plantfit 6,647]

Pigeon pate on croissants,is it worth trying? or even squirrel pate,very continental

 

Rog