The Air Rifles & Pistols thread

Edrof · 31 Jan 2013 at 18:29

I know this doesn't quite fit here, but I thought you shooty people might be able to help. I'm looking at a deactivated AK47, new spec deactivation, fairly good condition...any idea of a value for this? Milweb is doesn't have any similar models listed and the online shops, I find, are quite expensive.

Mark A · 31 Jan 2013 at 18:38

arekgreenman888 said:
jUST treated my self to new item for my shooting range: LARGE Air Rifle PELLET TRAP + 100 TARGETS Gun Holder

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/230838878108?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1497.l2649

£16!

. I use a shoebox filled with an argos catalogue and some pillow fibre stuff. Print out targets on old Tesco delivery recipts. Cost = negligible ink costs.

The knockdown target looks good though. i was looking at something similar a while back.

TaKeN · 31 Jan 2013 at 18:48

Tempted to get myself a HW45 .22 for killing farm rats.

my Weihrauch HW100 .177 has too much overpenetration. Even with hollow pellets. The range is also below ten metres.

Anyone want to sell me theirs?

arekgreenman888 · 31 Jan 2013 at 19:15

Edrof said:
I know this doesn't quite fit here, but I thought you shooty people might be able to help. I'm looking at a deactivated AK47, new spec deactivation, fairly good condition...any idea of a value for this? Milweb is doesn't have any similar models listed and the online shops, I find, are quite expensive.

Not deactivated ak47 go for under £1000k on the current market.

http://www.guntrader.co.uk/Guns-For-Sale/Saiga_Rifle_AK-102-_For-Sale_130111190913496

Blue160 · 31 Jan 2013 at 19:20

Might be a touch on the illegal side without the right licence Arek

Makhaira · 31 Jan 2013 at 19:29

TaKeN said:
Tempted to get myself a HW45 .22 for killing farm rats.

my Weihrauch HW100 .177 has too much overpenetration. Even with hollow pellets. The range is also below ten metres.

Anyone want to sell me theirs?

I really hope you're joking. Please don't consider an air pistol as a suitable weapon for hunting, it's not.

Over-penetration is not an issue if you can place your shots.

Snaggle · 31 Jan 2013 at 19:53

over penetration IS an issue when shooting at such short range with 177 but i would not use a pistol . When we do rats in and around farm buildings we use a .25 which seems to do the job very well .

Tbh a decent 22 with big pellets should have the same effect

Makhaira · 31 Jan 2013 at 20:00

Only if you're not going for headshots. Since that's the only way to ensure a clean kill then it's a non-issue. Sure, if you go for .25 then sheer impact will help, there's no disputing that.

BF-Bert · 31 Jan 2013 at 20:11

Makhaira said:
Only if you're not going for headshots. Since that's the only way to ensure a clean kill then it's a non-issue. Sure, if you go for .25 then sheer impact will help, there's no disputing that.

Flat headed wad cutters are the ideal pellet for close in ratting.

Bishie · 31 Jan 2013 at 20:43

Just bought this, and have the Cybergun Sig Sauer P226 X-Five on order also. Already have a Tanfoglio Witness 1911. Not a bad start to my replica collection, eh?

TheOtherOption · 31 Jan 2013 at 21:31

Might have snagged some ratting at our permission up in Staffordshire - going up there again for a long weekend in two weeks time - cannot wait!

Will get to use the Nitesite again properly - got one rabbit with it last time but this time we're much better prepared - have a different scope that I'm looking forward to using out there - a Hawke Endurance 30 2.5-10 x 56

Edrof · 31 Jan 2013 at 21:51

Edrof said:
I know this doesn't quite fit here, but I thought you shooty people might be able to help. I'm looking at a deactivated AK47, new spec deactivation, fairly good condition...any idea of a value for this? Milweb is doesn't have any similar models listed and the online shops, I find, are quite expensive.

Quick bump on this. It is £150.

arekgreenman888 · 1 Feb 2013 at 05:53

arekgreenman888 said:
Not deactivated ak47 go for under £1000k on the current market.

http://www.guntrader.co.uk/Guns-For-Sale/Saiga_Rifle_AK-102-_For-Sale_130111190913496

Blue160 said:
Might be a touch on the illegal side without the right licence Arek

Thanks Blue so that one i need Fire license to fire in my garden? It s lovely model with all the bits and bobs!

Antony101 · 1 Feb 2013 at 08:45

arekgreenman888 said:
Thanks Blue so that one i need Fire license to fire in my garden? It s lovely model with all the bits and bobs!

/facepalm

Makhaira · 1 Feb 2013 at 09:57

It's a shame trolling isn't a capital offense...

arekgreenman888 · 1 Feb 2013 at 12:11

Makhaira said:
It's a shame trolling isn't a capital offense...

Who is trolling Makhaira?

robj20 · 1 Feb 2013 at 12:31

I think he means you, you cant use that in your garden unless its already been approved for use. Which i doubt it unless your garden more resembles and estate of land.
You would need to join a club first then apply with the reason that you want to use the rifle at the club.

arekgreenman888 · 1 Feb 2013 at 14:13

robj20 said:
I think he means you, you cant use that in your garden unless its already been approved for use. Which i doubt it unless your garden more resembles and estate of land.

Thanks rob for pointing this out. SO when garden resembles an estate of land and I have a license then i can shoot on it?

G|mp · 1 Feb 2013 at 14:50

It does indeed Arek, but first you have to load it, put the barrel in your mouth and then pull the trigger.

arekgreenman888 · 1 Feb 2013 at 15:53

G|mp said:
It does indeed Arek, but first you have to load it, put the barrel in your mouth and then pull the trigger.

G!mp if thats what you wanna do then its none of my business. I guess your women dont care of you to live you out in the cold like that!