PotHunter96 Posted January 8, 2012 Report Share Posted January 8, 2012 hey guys ive had a webley vulcan for a few years and have been missing quite a lot(over exitement)and after all the hassle ive had with my scope(the scope was to high so had to lift my head clear of stock to see down it,also problems with zeroing and holding the accuracy) i took them off immediatley and after re attatching my front sight i took the gun outside and started plinking and have found that after no zeroing at all its pretty much bang on! and was wondering will i do any better and does anyone have any advice about max range and what i should be doing differently? thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cant hit rabbits 123 Posted January 8, 2012 Report Share Posted January 8, 2012 Webley Vulcan as in the airgun produced 1960 odd to 1970 odd? Or am I thinking of another? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PotHunter96 Posted January 8, 2012 Author Report Share Posted January 8, 2012 Webley Vulcan as in the airgun produced 1960 odd to 1970 odd? Or am I thinking of another? it is around that time yes? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beretta28g Posted January 8, 2012 Report Share Posted January 8, 2012 (edited) Max range=the max range YOU can shoot accurately at. ou hit a rabbit at airgun ranges in a vital area and it will DELTA death punch Edited January 8, 2012 by Beretta28g Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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tomhw100 Posted January 8, 2012 Report Share Posted January 8, 2012 Have you tried looking at shorter scope mounts? i personally wouldnt dream of going hunting using open sights, you cant be as accurate its ok plinking but for me thats all. Get shorter mounts -if you can,put your scope back on and practice at targets it takes time but you'll get there in the end. hope this helpss Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cant hit rabbits 123 Posted January 8, 2012 Report Share Posted January 8, 2012 I have its brother in .22, the Falcon. I must say, shooting over open sights its pretty good, and reasonably accurate for its age. However, mine would never even zero with a telescope, let alone hold it, becasue the breech block ad worn so much that the barrel was out of line with the action. :blink: Never hunted with it, but its very reliable and mine was once a powerful airgun. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tosspot Posted January 8, 2012 Report Share Posted January 8, 2012 Webley Vulcan as in the airgun produced 1960 odd to 1970 odd? Or am I thinking of another? I think the the Vulcan was launched in around 1979 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lineshooter Posted January 8, 2012 Report Share Posted January 8, 2012 I had one of these around 81-82 in .22 calibre, if I remember rightly it was reasonably accurate out to about 20yds with open sights and Eley Wasp pellets. I traded it around 84 for a Webley Omega which I still have, remember though in those days dedicated scopes for air rifles were few and far between, I think people were more profficient with open sights. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gamekeeper1960 Posted January 9, 2012 Report Share Posted January 9, 2012 hey guys ive had a webley vulcan for a few years and have been missing quite a lot(over exitement)and after all the hassle ive had with my scope(the scope was to high so had to lift my head clear of stock to see down it,also problems with zeroing and holding the accuracy) i took them off immediatley and after re attatching my front sight i took the gun outside and started plinking and have found that after no zeroing at all its pretty much bang on! and was wondering will i do any better and does anyone have any advice about max range and what i should be doing differently? thanks Hi pothunter96,Just two things worth remembering that before late 70s nobody used scopes much other snipers, and plenty of vermin was dispatached with open sights just prastise to where you feel comforable shooting . the other is instead of lifting your head of the stock raise your stock this can be done very cheaplly by using a piece of inner tube from a moped scooter or the like then put under this stripes of rubber carpet or the like until it reaches the the hight where you want it to be Dave. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bedwards1966 Posted January 9, 2012 Report Share Posted January 9, 2012 If you're happy with open sights I'd leave them on. They may not be as 'easy' to use as a scope, but are much stronger if they get knocked, you can find your target easier on them. I think with the range of a standard air rifle they're OK. If my eyesight wasn't rubbish, I'd probably have open on my .22lr, they do have advantages. My Granddad (dead) was an army marksman/sniper many years ago, I know he didn't use a scope, I think the target for the marksmanship was hitting a man size target at 1000 yards, and proportionally smaller targets closer with a .303. I sure couldn't do that though! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PotHunter96 Posted January 10, 2012 Author Report Share Posted January 10, 2012 If you're happy with open sights I'd leave them on. They may not be as 'easy' to use as a scope, but are much stronger if they get knocked, you can find your target easier on them. I think with the range of a standard air rifle they're OK. If my eyesight wasn't rubbish, I'd probably have open on my .22lr, they do have advantages. My Granddad (dead) was an army marksman/sniper many years ago, I know he didn't use a scope, I think the target for the marksmanship was hitting a man size target at 1000 yards, and proportionally smaller targets closer with a .303. I sure couldn't do that though! :blink: :blink: whoa thats immpressive........yes i think i definetley will keep open sights on i may be getting a crosman ratcatcher at some point so may save the scope for that Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deny essex Posted January 11, 2012 Report Share Posted January 11, 2012 The webley vulcan sure brings back memories of my air rifle days, a great little economy gun that tunes very well without loads of money being spent. It could be accurate with or without a scope with all the right usual combinations and hunting capabilities out to accepted air rifle norms. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Underdog Posted January 12, 2012 Report Share Posted January 12, 2012 I love hunting on opens, just get closer. Put's the hunt back into it I bought a HW80 years ago but could not afford a scope so I used the irons on it, did ok. Had a Winchester 94 in 30wcf and peep rear sight for deer, did ok with that too U. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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