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Hey every one, ok 2 weeks ago I ordered an FX Impact but after reading a good few things about them going wrong and from Gunsmiths not keyboard warriors on forums, I decided not to go ahead, so basically thus far I have a budget of around £1500-£1800 for an Air Rifle.
I have an option of (what I have come up with so far) Daystate Pulsar + BSA R-10 SE firefly, love the colour of stock, and slight bling of the bolt being chrome, OR AA Ultimate sporter + BSA R-10 Firefly, as I've mentioned I like it a lot, now I've just returned from shooting the AA Ultimate sporter and the R-10 SE, both very very nice guns. My main aim is to get used to which ever gun I choose to purchase then on to a permission to help with vermin, this is my main goal - to hunt...
My rational for 2 guns, possibly a 177 for some hunting but mainly target shooting to get my aim on point and used to the gun, and the 22 for short range hunting, like rats for eg.
I am worried about the AA only having a 60 shot count, especially on the range, hunting not so much an issue, this is where the Daystate or BSA comes in, for range work and then obviously for hunting too. one person has said to me that the AA Ultimate sporter is mainly a target gun, not so much a hunting rifle, now with me being new to this I take everyones opinion on board, especially professionals and gun smiths as well, which I know 2 of own the R-10, and another owns the Daystate Pulsar and says its by far the most accurate gun he has ever shot.
Am I overthinking things, or over complicating things for myself as I am struggling for a decision, im very fortunate to be in the position I am in to purchase some of these Rifles, but if anyone here can lend a hand I would be very grateful, so....
Is having a 177 + 22 a good idea and rationalisation?
Is a Daystate Pulsar a good idea?
And finally I guess, is it a good idea for someone new to go for a gun like the Daystate, whichever gun I choose I know im covered with a lifetime warranty for not just servicing, but labour and parts too.
thanks in advance guys, as always.
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Hey every one, ok 2 weeks ago I ordered an FX Impact but after reading a good few things about them going wrong and from Gunsmiths not keyboard warriors on forums, I decided not to go ahead, so basically thus far I have a budget of around £1500-£1800 for an Air Rifle.
I have an option of (what I have come up with so far) Daystate Pulsar + BSA R-10 SE firefly, love the colour of stock, and slight bling of the bolt being chrome, OR AA Ultimate sporter + BSA R-10 Firefly, as I've mentioned I like it a lot, now I've just returned from shooting the AA Ultimate sporter and the R-10 SE, both very very nice guns. My main aim is to get used to which ever gun I choose to purchase then on to a permission to help with vermin, this is my main goal - to hunt...
My rational for 2 guns, possibly a 177 for some hunting but mainly target shooting to get my aim on point and used to the gun, and the 22 for short range hunting, like rats for eg.
I am worried about the AA only having a 60 shot count, especially on the range, hunting not so much an issue, this is where the Daystate or BSA comes in, for range work and then obviously for hunting too. one person has said to me that the AA Ultimate sporter is mainly a target gun, not so much a hunting rifle, now with me being new to this I take everyones opinion on board, especially professionals and gun smiths as well, which I know 2 of own the R-10, and another owns the Daystate Pulsar and says its by far the most accurate gun he has ever shot.
Am I overthinking things, or over complicating things for myself as I am struggling for a decision, im very fortunate to be in the position I am in to purchase some of these Rifles, but if anyone here can lend a hand I would be very grateful, so....
Is having a 177 + 22 a good idea and rationalisation?
Is a Daystate Pulsar a good idea?
And finally I guess, is it a good idea for someone new to go for a gun like the Daystate, whichever gun I choose I know im covered with a lifetime warranty for not just servicing, but labour and parts too.
thanks in advance guys, as always.
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Just now, Mice! said:
i imagine you'll get two second hand guns with scopes for the price of the FX you were looking at?
ive already sorted a deal out with a shop with the fx impact, but not going through with it after speaking to a few gunsmiths let alone owners, who basically say to avoid, so im going to look at the daystate pulsar and I really like the look of the bsa r-10 se limited edition, but I also like the s510 ult sporter
1 minute ago, atyl1972 said:ive already sorted a deal out with a shop with the fx impact, but not going through with it after speaking to a few gunsmiths let alone owners, who basically say to avoid, so im going to look at the daystate pulsar and I really like the look of the bsa r-10 se limited edition, but I also like the s510 ult sporter
I know that whichever gun I choose it'll outshoot me very day of the week for the rest of my life but I know that a lot of shooters don't like to let out that looks really are a massive factor when purchasing a gun, as well as performance. luckily we live in a time where out guns are not just performers but also are very nice aesthetically.
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6 minutes ago, Mice! said:
Your profile doesn't say where you are? If you go with Mc's don't forget to add in rfd costs. If the Bristol one has already been bowket tuned that's worth more than the extra's, you can pick those up easily enough.
yes fair point about rfd, its normally around £20 mark isn't it? from Cornwall so will have to pay anyway, whoever I choose.
6 hours ago, Mr.C said:Just to be contrary try the S510, great guns and they don't look like they've got a sig bottle rammed in their mouth.
(lights blue touch paper and retires to a safe distance................)
I will hopefully tomorrow, even toying with 2 guns, one for the range with 100+ shots per fill, and possibly something like the s510 for the hunt, which I would imagine is sufficient, as long as I will be that is
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14 minutes ago, Ultrastu said:
Better than what ? How it looks in the pic ?
Hold on will take a second looky see
Looks just like that.
I see that at Bristol, theres another here from mcavoyguns for an extra £49, comes with bipod, sling, hard carry case, pellets and is brand new, plus scope, a bsa one but still an excellent deal to be had there, nice little touch of bling too with the bolt, god I can see me getting 2 guns now, lol. shot count is around 190 isn't it in 177, don't quote me?
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2 minutes ago, Ultrastu said:
Ive held and pulled the trigger on exactly that one .its bowket tuned too .
It is very nice .
so....Is it better in person, I mean the stock colour?
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1 hour ago, Ultrastu said:
Braces of bristol have one sh in at the moment
Oooh, that is tempting, I think it looks a little better than the black pepper but probably look totally different in person.
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On 26/03/2018 at 07:03, Ultrastu said:
Rifleman firearms have there own massive indoor and out door range .
You can play before you pay..get them all out see which you like best and buy that one.
Yes and I plan to take advantage of this on Saturday.
On 26/03/2018 at 08:57, Snoozer said:R10 does come in some nice additions inc my fav looking 2.
Oh yeh, both are very nice stock options fair play, and with the level of adjustability too...
2 minutes ago, atyl1972 said:Yes and I plan to take advantage of this on Saturday.
Oh yeh, both are very nice stock options fair play, and with the level of adjustability too...
Where can you get the red stock option from in the uk?
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Just now, SurreySquireler said:
Well realistically who on earth is gona pull you up on it; if someone did then you could decide on one of 50 million reasons you were shooting them; eating a foodstock, causing a hygiene issue, eating a crop ect
These birds can cause big hygiene issues thought cant they especially when feeding through silage and then defecating on it.
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Just now, Mice! said:
If you don't like the advice just ignore it, he is only telling you the truth, shooting pigeons is supposed to be about crop protection, doesn't mean you can't enjoy being out in the field shooting though.
that is what I meant not to be a sport, but pst control, see I am new I make mistakes
4 minutes ago, SurreySquireler said:Generally round me you can expect around £1 a rabbit at the butchers and all you have to do is paunch them: not the nicest job but with a latex glove and when done in the field its only a 30 second job and its not too bad- plus it goes towards the cost of ammunition for whatever you're using, and makes me feel better about shooting.
Squirrels wise leave them as they drop unless your butcher will take them or the gamekeeper wants them to bait larson traps of foxes ect.
Was shooting squirrels yesterday and shoot the one with the airgun and it ran into the dray before giving out. Poked the dray to check that she was dead and she feel out stone dead and then had to kill two babies that fell out of the dray. Only about a week old- still hairless ect.- not a nice job but I kill squirrels because then need killing for pest control. With rabbits at this time of year I am very selective as not to leave kits underground to stave to death.
bloody ell, a £1 is good for a rabbit fair play, better than using them as bait for birds when paunched, thanks for the advice
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2 minutes ago, Luckyshot said:
If its ok with farmer and you dont want to keep it leave them where they fall, thats what ive done for the last few years and my farmers are fine with it.
Yes, one or two farmers have said the same to me already, god that "guy" cannot help himself can he, is he the ceo of BASC?
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1 minute ago, marsh man said:
atyl1972 .... With you being a new shooter , what sort of numbers are you hoping to get ? , if you are shooting any amount of saleable Rabbits I would enquire at your local butchers or pubs that sell meals or stick them in a freezer and take to a game dealer , if your only getting small numbers of vermin then leave them in the farms rubbish pit or under a hedge for the foxes.
I daresay the majority of pigeon shooters on the forum who shoots med / large numbers of pigeons put them in the freezer or find an outlet for whatever they shoot , no way could they eat every one they shot even if they ate them three times a day , seven days a week .
As in OP, I am new so going to get used to my gun on the range until I feel confident enough that I can kill quarry competently, even if I get a few pigeons, or a rabbit or 2 I'm happy, I'm easily pleased and would enjoy simply helping farmers out, helping livery's out and just keeping numbers down for pests, this is a new hobby that I know I will enjoy, I have already had a lot of support from club members which makes me confident, I'm a mature guy so not stupid and ignorant to do what I shouldn't be, cheers.
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Just now, Walker570 said:
atyl1972 I thought your question was very sensible. I don't eat squirrel or rabbit, but I HAVE to shoot a lot. I don't eat barn pigeons, but again I don't eat barn pigeons and have shot over 150 in the last three months, I also shoot a fair few foxes but I don't eat foxes and I could go on, so yes you were correct in asking the question. How to despose of the animal/bird after being shot. Note that all shot animals/birds offered to sanctuaries or hawk enthusiasts must not be shot with lead. Steel yes...don't know about bismuth. It is obvious from your question that you wish to see them disposed of in the best way possible and hope that some of us have given you some ideas.
This is the kind of response that is required and appreciated by new shooters to the sport, and then an idiot like that tries to make you feel small and you're doing something wrong by not following the "herd", some of the very best shooters/hunters in the sport do not eat their quarry, and yes some have been helpful, thank you.
2 minutes ago, Farmboy91 said:Each to there own but it does seem a waste not to atleast be sticking a few in the oven.
Would love to be in a position like yours, bunnies are so light on the ground here I'm pretty selective over what I take.
I think when the time comes, I'll leave the eating to the farmers or the bird sanctuary, for friends if they like that sort of thing, lol.
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1 minute ago, PPP said:
Leave it alone to be shot by someone who appreciates it
whatever dude who do you think you are saying that, just cos I dont want to eat it you think I shouldn't shoot as a sport, get on ya bike. muppet
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1 hour ago, steve_b_wales said:
Have you got a Bird of Prey Sanctuary near you? The one near my home is always glad for rabbits.
Yes, we have one near me which I will arrange a phone call when ready.
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24 minutes ago, Scully said:
If you're not taking anything home you really should be asking the landowner what he wants doing with them, if you have no other outlet, I should have added.
Yeah I gathered the questions needed for the farmer what he wants shooting and not shooting, just wondered after all other scenarios and you're left with the game, what do you do with them if you don't intend to take home.
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Ok chaps n gals, I'm looking at getting my 1st Air Rifle on Saturday so after some advice, I am in a lucky enough position to be able to afford a very decently priced gun, I have looked briefly at:
Daystate Wolverine R in Laminate
Air Arms ultimate sporter
BSA R-10 SE
Reason I've shortlisted these above is due to the ability to customise even at least if its just a sling, please share all your thoughts and opinions, or even any different guns that I have missed out then please let me know, ta much!
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Hey guys, I'll be soon looking for some permissions in the Cornwall area once I get acquainted with my new gun on the ranges, what I want to know is that I won't take the rabbits home to eat, so where do you guys dispatch of them once killed, this question also goes for squirrels and rats, apart from the eating part obviously, lol
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yes but that also will have a similar issue regarding the sling I believe.
3 hours ago, Esca said:I don't have a sling. I have looked into variouse methods, but have not come up with a solution I am happy with. I find the Impact comfortable enough to carry, one of the advantages of a bullpup is that it sits comfortaby in your arm.
Check this guy out in America.
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Yeah I don't think they do allow multi shot rifles, I can't get my head around that to be honest
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1 minute ago, Longbower said:
They are all multi shots bud , I take the r10's 2 magazines out with me plus the one from the Scorpion ,
which gives me 30 rounds.
oh ok, thats impressive fair play.
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1 minute ago, Longbower said:
Just get a BSA r10 se , and have done! They come with ;
Two mags , Moderator/shroud , Fully Adjustable butt pad , and an awesomely beautiful stock.
Some say 'dodgy regulators ' , but mine and my buddies have been fine.
The HW110 is worth looking at despite some having issues with them,
My go too gun?
A BSA Scorpion SE Tactical, Huma regged .in .22
Nice gun, but would prefer multi shot tbh, and yeah agree, no gun is perfect is it, plus I do have the added life time warranty where I'm buying the gun so I should be fine whichever I eventually choose, but the r10 se is a looker and very adjustable too, even down to the shroud.
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2 minutes ago, Mice! said:
can you not put a rail on top to move the scope forward to get your head in a better position? Like i say one of the lads with an FX is sure to put you right.
I'm gonna try that out on Saturday, but as much as shooters don't like to admit, looks definitely matters when it comes to guns, equipment and accessories and I'm having doubts about the impacts looks, we'll see..
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12 minutes ago, Mice! said:
Only thing i can really say is I've had my rapid 20 odd years and it hasn't got a sling on it, if I'm walking a lot i just carry across my body.
As for the eye relief I'm sure one of the guys with an FX will give you some feedback when they see your post.
I think alls thats needed is taller mounts for the scope to be honest, but I feel its the other things like the swivels, and lack of adjustments elsewhere, but the fx is a cracker and I'll be gutted deep down if I dont have it for me its a looker, and ive not even contemplated a gun with a laminate or wood stock before, but the BSA is a really nice looking gun, so is the AA
Please Please Help!!
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Thank you for the advice, appreciate it.
Agreed, a few ciders tonight is in order.