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Post by rocket on Nov 13, 2020 8:57:27 GMT -5
Just had a very good experience with an English company.
My youngest son is into match shooting using .177cal pellet rifles. He just bought a used Brocock Compatto target rifle, it was missing an important accessory. After spending many hours looking for it and looking for the 3d file to print one. We couldn't find it. So I contacted Brocock, after exchanging emails I have one coming.
Don't know if any of you shoot this style I can say it is relaxing, enjoyable.
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Post by mgtarheel on Nov 13, 2020 10:04:20 GMT -5
I used to shoot "bullseye" with a 22 and 45.
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Post by Ronv69 on Nov 13, 2020 11:13:46 GMT -5
I shot bullseye with a 22 and 38. And NRA Match with a 22 rifle. Never shot competition with a pellet rifle, but I have plinked with several and I now own 3.
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Post by rocket on Nov 13, 2020 11:38:04 GMT -5
A good air rifle is able to satisfy the trigger finger itch. For my 22cal Benjamin it only cost between$7.00 to $20.00 for 500 shots depending the quality. I shoot 14.3 grain pellets for general plinking and 18.65 grain for match.
Also I go out and shoot at the local bunny's, quail and squirrel.
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Post by Plainsman on Nov 13, 2020 12:08:24 GMT -5
I’ve been amazed by the accuracy some pellet rifles can achieve.
For your own peace of mind, you might want to scan the game laws at your location. Most states in the USA forbid the use of airguns for taking game and all three of the critters you name are considered game. As far as a I know ALL states ban the use of single-projectile weapons for gamebirds.
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Post by rocket on Nov 13, 2020 13:15:04 GMT -5
I’ve been amazed by the accuracy some pellet rifles can achieve. For your own peace of mind, you might want to scan the game laws at your location. Most states in the USA forbid the use of airguns for taking game and all three of the critters you name are considered game. As far as a I know ALL states ban the use of single-projectile weapons for gamebirds. In my state its legal to hunt with air rifles. Now BB guns a different story. My pellet rifles shoot at lest 850fps with a fpe (foot pounds of energy) of at least 25. |
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Post by Plainsman on Nov 13, 2020 13:59:12 GMT -5
I’ve been amazed by the accuracy some pellet rifles can achieve. For your own peace of mind, you might want to scan the game laws at your location. Most states in the USA forbid the use of airguns for taking game and all three of the critters you name are considered game. As far as a I know ALL states ban the use of single-projectile weapons for gamebirds. In my state its legal to hunt with air rifles. Now BB guns a different story. My pellet rifles shoot at lest 850fps with a fpe (foot pounds of energy) of at least 25. Legal for quail? Curious about this subject I did some quick research on it. I’m amazed to see how many states allow hunting with air guns. Times have certainly changed and I haven’t kept up. |
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Post by Darin on Nov 13, 2020 14:10:52 GMT -5
I've got the Gamo Swarm Maxxim .177 and really like it. Break barrel power with a 10-shot magazine.
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Post by Ronv69 on Nov 13, 2020 14:34:28 GMT -5
They have new 50 caliber pre-charged pneumatic air rifles that can handle a big deer easily. I have one of the Crossman single shot pistols that can be modified and souped up like a small block Chevy.
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Post by Plainsman on Nov 13, 2020 17:59:35 GMT -5
Well, if it was good enough for Lewis & Clarke...
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Post by Ronv69 on Nov 13, 2020 19:59:11 GMT -5
Well, if it was good enough for Lewis & Clarke... Yeah, they've been around for a while. That particular air rifle is a work of art. 🎨 |
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Post by Ronv69 on Nov 13, 2020 20:02:05 GMT -5
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Post by Legend Lover on Nov 14, 2020 13:00:03 GMT -5
I'm glad you got great customer service. It makes a big difference.
As for air rifles... I never thought they'd be able to kill rabbit etc.
I would assume they are more 'lethal' than bb guns.
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Post by rocket on Nov 14, 2020 22:08:29 GMT -5
I'm glad you got great customer service. It makes a big difference. As for air rifles... I never thought they'd be able to kill rabbit etc. I would assume they are more 'lethal' than bb guns. Good Sir Most BB guns .177 caliber shoot about 152 meters per second. A pellet rifle of the same caliber will shoot about 274.32 meters per second. Also most BB guns has a smooth barrel. The pellet guns barrel is rifled that helps spins the pellet, simular to the regular rifle. Then there is the physics involved in each type of these guns. There are big bore air guns that is used for much bigger game. Such as 45 caliber, 50 caliber and a couple more |
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Post by Ronv69 on Nov 15, 2020 0:09:53 GMT -5
I'm glad you got great customer service. It makes a big difference. As for air rifles... I never thought they'd be able to kill rabbit etc. I would assume they are more 'lethal' than bb guns. A lot of the common ones will shoot through a rabbit easily. Most BB guns shoot a 5.4gr BB at 450 fps. My pellet rifle shoots a 8.5gr pellet at 1050 fps. |
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Post by Legend Lover on Nov 15, 2020 9:50:44 GMT -5
Ahhh. I see. Thanks guys.
In Northern Ireland the bb guns have to be adjusted to around 328 fps to be legal.
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Post by rocket on Nov 15, 2020 10:19:53 GMT -5
Ahhh. I see. Thanks guys. In Northern Ireland the bb guns have to be adjusted to around 328 fps to be legal. [br That means the ability to hurt someone is reduced. And is adjusted to shoot accurately about 10 meters. But your pellet rifles has to be a maximum of 12 fpe(foot pounds of energy). My sons Brocock pellet rifle is set to European speciation. Check out the Brocock or BSA pellet rifles, both rifles are made in England. Theses are used for hunting and target shooting. |
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Post by Ronv69 on Nov 15, 2020 10:35:12 GMT -5
Ahhh. I see. Thanks guys. In Northern Ireland the bb guns have to be adjusted to around 328 fps to be legal. Just think of the damage that THE IRA could do with pellet rifles! |
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Post by Legend Lover on Nov 15, 2020 13:32:03 GMT -5
Ahhh. I see. Thanks guys. In Northern Ireland the bb guns have to be adjusted to around 328 fps to be legal. Just think of the damage that THE IRA could do with pellet rifles! 😂😂 |
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