Paul in North Lincs. Posted March 31, 2006 Report Share Posted March 31, 2006 10ft lb is more than adequate for a new comer to the sport.......12ft lb is great as a hunting tool, but with respect; I doubt you'll be anywhere near ready for a foray!! Hone your shooting skills, and read as much literature as you can...practice makes perfect Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SNAKEBITE Posted March 31, 2006 Report Share Posted March 31, 2006 (edited) only shoot where you have permision to use your air rifle, i.e. your garden, and only then as long as its more than 50ft from the centre of a public foot path or a road. You should only carry your rifle to and from a place you have permision to shoot, if you are found shooting on land that you do not have permision to shoot on, this would be deemed to be armed tresspass, and can carry some pretty nasty suprises Believe it or not I was going to take a stroll into the hills, upon getting a decent scope, and do some practice plinking. Thanks for warning me about that! Might be worth having a look at the legalities of the sport. There are a number of places that do this. Try the BASC website. (British Association for Shooting and Conservation). Don't forget the "airgun quarry" thread pinned at the top of the forum. Edited March 31, 2006 by SNAKEBITE Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ferret Master Posted March 31, 2006 Report Share Posted March 31, 2006 Hi, The BASC provide shooting insurance and member advice as well. BASC FM Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
milo_05 Posted March 31, 2006 Report Share Posted March 31, 2006 Also any pellet that leaves the area you have permission on or you own is also an offence. Best of luck with it, 10 ft/lbs is more than adequate. And as others have said buy a decent brand scope, doesn't mean much more expense just the peace of mind that it's still pointing where it did after the last shot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Axe Posted March 31, 2006 Report Share Posted March 31, 2006 only shoot where you have permision to use your air rifle, i.e. your garden, and only then as long as its more than 50ft from the centre of a public foot path or a road. It still surprises me that after the many threads on this subject people still don't understand it correctly. You can shoot within the boundary as long as you dont harm or prevent a member of the public from useing the said highway. Not the exact wording i know, but you get the point. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
milo_05 Posted March 31, 2006 Report Share Posted March 31, 2006 AND as long as it doesn't cause distress or alarm to any road users/people close by. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neilbe2 Posted March 31, 2006 Report Share Posted March 31, 2006 some good advice for you there freelancer! hope it helps. and welcome ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blackthorn Posted March 31, 2006 Report Share Posted March 31, 2006 welcome mate, these lads will put you right. just learn and enjoy with the rifle you have, then move on to bigger and better when you acquire a descent level of accuracy. the rifle you have is plenty power enough Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freelancer Posted March 31, 2006 Author Report Share Posted March 31, 2006 some good advice for you there freelancer!hope it helps. and welcome ! Thanks! You've all been a great help so far, especially on the legal side of things. Great forum. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roblade Posted March 31, 2006 Report Share Posted March 31, 2006 Now for the BIG suprise about airgun law! an air rifle if found to be over the legal limit (i.e. 12.6Flbs) comes under the same clasification as a barret .50 sniper rifle!!!!!! They are both classed as section 1 firearms, and as such if you are found to be in possesion of one at the time the boys in blue knock on your door, you could face a nice big fine and up to 5 years yearing soap-on-a-rope. Though personaly i have never heard of this happening to anyone, bu i did hear of a guy getting 18 months for owning a fenman from new (couple of months old) that his wife bought him for his birthday, was found to be over the top by 1flbs. This is why we have to point out the legal side of things to those new to the sport, ignorance of the law is no excuse in the eyes of the law. On the up side it is still the only form of shooting that can be carried out without any form of license, and very limited legislation at the moment, which means pretty much anyone can enjoy shooting if your worried about pellets leaving your garden, you can make your own back stop (to stop any pellets straying) by either of the following two methods: 1. Purchase some concrete slabs 6'x6' arange in a box shape with a rear, two sides (left and right) and a top, then fill this void with sand, and you have a perfectly safe back stop or 2. get a box about 18" square (thats approx 50cm) and stuff it with old clothes, the tighter the better and then if you want to be really safe you can put a telephone directory at the back of it. Then cover with gaffa tape or any strong tape this should take a good few shots before it needs replacing (ie many tins of pellets) and can be touched up with a bit more tape when needed. have to admit that 2 would e my personal choice, and always will be until i win the lottery and can have my own personal FAC range on the manor enjoy your shooting ROB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
P03 Posted March 31, 2006 Report Share Posted March 31, 2006 Welcome freelancer, These guys probably know more about shooting with air rifles than any other group that I know of. Listen (or read) well and they won't steer you wrong. I thought I knew a bit about air rifle hunting until I came to this forum but I've learned loads. Yeah I know it sounds sycophantic but it's true. Having just gone through the FAC application process I can tell you that the mental health thing can be got round by having a statement of mental health from your doctor, but the other convictions will probably be regarded as signs of poor personal judgemental skills and will more than likely preclude you from obtaining a FAC. Right I've said my bit, blown smoke up everyones ****, so I'm going before my posts get as long as Roblades' P03 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roblade Posted March 31, 2006 Report Share Posted March 31, 2006 are you saying i waffle???? well i shall give that the proper reply it deserves.........<thrrrrruuuuuuupppppp> ROB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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freelancer Posted April 1, 2006 Author Report Share Posted April 1, 2006 (edited) if your worried about pellets leaving your garden, you can make your own back stop (to stop any pellets straying) by either of the following two methods: 1. Purchase some concrete slabs 6'x6' arange in a box shape with a rear, two sides (left and right) and a top, then fill this void with sand, and you have a perfectly safe back stop smile.gif or 2. get a box about 18" square (thats approx 50cm) and stuff it with old clothes, the tighter the better and then if you want to be really safe you can put a telephone directory at the back of it. Then cover with gaffa tape or any strong tape this should take a good few shots before it needs replacing (ie many tins of pellets) and can be touched up with a bit more tape when needed. I don't have a garden. I'm going to join the local range soon but until then I'm using my 10m hallway using paper targets with an old pillow to absorb the pellets. Well it works! Having just gone through the FAC application process I can tell you that the mental health thing can be got round by having a statement of mental health from your doctor, but the other convictions will probably be regarded as signs of poor personal judgemental skills and will more than likely preclude you from obtaining a FAC. The firearms dep't police officer who I spoke to the other day said that the drink driving conviction shouldn't be too much of a problem. Then again, he would say that, wouldn't he. Edited April 1, 2006 by freelancer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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