The photo really doesnt do it justice, it's beautifully tiger striped at the butt. Going to give it some Danish Oil to bring out the grain and provide some protection.
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The photo really doesnt do it justice, it's beautifully tiger striped at the butt. Going to give it some Danish Oil to bring out the grain and provide some protection.
Air Rifle
Parents have a place in France with a bit of land and I would like to purchase an air rifle to do a bit of target practice.
Only problem is I know nothing about air rifles.
Ideally, I would like an inexpensive one with a scope.
I would like it to be fairly powerful so a gas one would be good (I assume).
Any tips on where I could purchase one or what brand I should be looking at would be great.
Parents have a place in France with a bit of land and I would like to purchase an air rifle to do a bit of target practice.
Only problem is I know nothing about air rifles.
Ideally, I would like an inexpensive one with a scope.
I would like it to be fairly powerful so a gas one would be good (I assume).
Any tips on where I could purchase one or what brand I should be looking at would be great.
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Do you even know the airgun laws in France?
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I really should get my Logun S16 out for a bit of fun..
Actually I really could be doing with a decent but cheap bipod. Any recommendations? Cant afford anything like a Harris so something that will do the job and be nice and cheap would be excellent. I think on the S16 it needs to be mounted where the sling mount fixes.
Actually I really could be doing with a decent but cheap bipod. Any recommendations? Cant afford anything like a Harris so something that will do the job and be nice and cheap would be excellent. I think on the S16 it needs to be mounted where the sling mount fixes.
Why you want an air rifle when you can go and buy a .22 LR rimfire rifle without a licence I don't know.
Anything german and underlever if you don't want a pneumatic setup. There are exceptions but generally the best air rifles are german.
.177 is better for target, .22 for hunting and some field target uses
My first rifle was a weihrauch HW57 with diopter sights, and to be honest, it was pretty good.
.177 is better for target, .22 for hunting and some field target uses
My first rifle was a weihrauch HW57 with diopter sights, and to be honest, it was pretty good.
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Having dabbled with other bipods my advice would be to save the pennies and get a Harris. I've not found anything that compares to them for up to their value, the cheaper ones are just so inferior it's frustrating.
I thought gun laws in France are pretty strict
A friend lives in Normandy, it was one of the first things he did, no licence required maybe a utility bill but yes just over the counter like buying an sir rifle.
I think larger calibres are more strictly controlled but no more than here, however rifles, ammunition and gear is very expensive.
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There is a thread on one of the forums about a cheap one on eBay. Quite favourable review.
I had the Harris and the deben ones. I've still got the Harris...
I had the Harris and the deben ones. I've still got the Harris...
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Harris is definitely the brand to go for to be honest - mate got a cheapo online somewhere and compared to my harris it's just crap to be honest! Worth saving up for.
Got my Air Ranger stock drilled and now have the sling fitted - looks pretty darn sweet!!
All set for 5 days hunting this coming week
Got my Air Ranger stock drilled and now have the sling fitted - looks pretty darn sweet!!
All set for 5 days hunting this coming week
Would something like this be ok ? http://tecmagex.com/en/norconia-qb18f-air-rifle-with-4x20-scope.html
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No, much less power and loads of hoops to jump through to get one. and no hunting if that's your thing.
Surprisingly, live firearms are less restrictive!
If you do not know the laws, DO NOT buy anything.
This isn't something to rush into and you could end up with a terrible gun and having broke loads of laws.
You want one of the main brands, Air Arms, BSA, Weihrauch, Daystate and some of the others.
But as I said there is absolutely no point until you know what you are actually legally allowed to own and where you can legally shoot it.
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12 ft/lb = 16 joules = UK limit.
That gun with average pellets.
5.79 ft/lb = 7.85 joules
So, it depends on what you want it for.
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The company you linked to is a French company, so I'm going to guess that's at the limit for power in France.