Ant8681 Posted May 28, 2012 Report Share Posted May 28, 2012 After watching a few of the test splat specials on the F.S channel it got me thinking, paper targets are all good for zeroing etc but when practicing something slightly more exciting is sometimes called for. I was out the other day with my old man and the hw100, he was munching chewits, I shot one of them at 45 yards and it was quite impressive, we then went through a load of other things like strawberries, tomatos, eggs, oranges and a wide selection of other sweets you get the jist. I was wondering what other people use as "reactive" targets?? Ant Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
click Posted May 28, 2012 Report Share Posted May 28, 2012 You need to get another hobby mate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ant8681 Posted May 28, 2012 Author Report Share Posted May 28, 2012 You need to get another hobby mate no chance, im an addict! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
philm Posted May 28, 2012 Report Share Posted May 28, 2012 After watching a few of the test splat specials on the F.S channel it got me thinking, paper targets are all good for zeroing etc but when practicing something slightly more exciting is sometimes called for. I was out the other day with my old man and the hw100, he was munching chewits, I shot one of them at 45 yards and it was quite impressive, we then went through a load of other things like strawberries, tomatos, eggs, oranges and a wide selection of other sweets you get the jist. I was wondering what other people use as "reactive" targets?? Ant Rabbits, pigeons spring to mind!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rimfireboy Posted May 28, 2012 Report Share Posted May 28, 2012 I used to shoot puff balls when I could find them. As a kid, they made good air rifle targets, exploding spores everywhere. Also, crab apples,chalk,mints,acorns and stuff like that. My action man took some hits in his time, tough ****** he was Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swiss.tony Posted May 28, 2012 Report Share Posted May 28, 2012 After watching a few of the test splat specials on the F.S channel it got me thinking, paper targets are all good for zeroing etc but when practicing something slightly more exciting is sometimes called for. I was out the other day with my old man and the hw100, he was munching chewits, I shot one of them at 45 yards and it was quite impressive, we then went through a load of other things like strawberries, tomatos, eggs, oranges and a wide selection of other sweets you get the jist. I was wondering what other people use as "reactive" targets?? Ant just promise us 1 thing don't apply for a proper gun on fac or will be shooting at kettles and frozen chickens next Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ant8681 Posted May 28, 2012 Author Report Share Posted May 28, 2012 just promise us 1 thing don't apply for a proper gun on fac or will be shooting at kettles and frozen chickens next :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrisjpainter Posted May 28, 2012 Report Share Posted May 28, 2012 Airfix models! Bit more expensive, but childishly amusing and you can get more shots on each on by taking out specific bits! plus, with some kits you get the little men with them so they're always a giggle. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
click Posted May 28, 2012 Report Share Posted May 28, 2012 just promise us 1 thing don't apply for a proper gun on fac or will be shooting at kettles and frozen chickens next Never thought of doing that! Oh and trust me Ant would try it I'm sure. :lol: When you off to Tesco's then mate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ant8681 Posted May 28, 2012 Author Report Share Posted May 28, 2012 Never thought of doing that! Oh and trust me Ant would try it I'm sure. When you off to Tesco's then mate Just filling out the fac application form! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beeredup Posted May 28, 2012 Report Share Posted May 28, 2012 used to use 2 pint plastic milk cartons filled with water :unsure: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kitchy Posted May 28, 2012 Report Share Posted May 28, 2012 blackcat bangers with a bunch of matches all tied together clip the top of the matches they light and shorten the fuse on the fire work hahaah or them fire steels heat it up with a blow tortch then shoot it explodes sending massive hot rocks are fire every were Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saab6110 Posted May 28, 2012 Report Share Posted May 28, 2012 (edited) My friend uses Extra Strong Mints Edited May 28, 2012 by saab6110 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sha Bu Le Posted May 28, 2012 Report Share Posted May 28, 2012 Try a 75mg aspirin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NIGHT SEARCHER Posted May 28, 2012 Report Share Posted May 28, 2012 Try eggs good fun or potatoes with different pellets to see the difference in impact damage to the spuds . Pointed and domed just put a small hole through the spuds . Hollow point and flat head loads more damage big holes and splits in the spuds . Kids play dough works well to its a good way to see how a pellet dumps its Kinetic energy in to your target and the damage it causes . Happy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theoben fenman Posted May 29, 2012 Report Share Posted May 29, 2012 Only to be used in a safe enviroment (i.e. a range) a lighted candle is quite a skill. Light a candle, turn out the lights and fire at the base of the flame to extinguish it. I did this with my club with a charge of a fiver if we broke the candle just to make it a bit more interesting. ONLY WHEN SAFE!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sha Bu Le Posted May 29, 2012 Report Share Posted May 29, 2012 Try a cocktail stick stuck in the ground in front of your backstop. Some interesting splits !! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
click Posted May 29, 2012 Report Share Posted May 29, 2012 Galvanised nails on a wall at 35yds with a hw30 was how I cut my teeth, oh and plenty of rotten eggs due my Grandparents having 5000 Chicken! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sha Bu Le Posted May 29, 2012 Report Share Posted May 29, 2012 Only to be used in a safe enviroment (i.e. a range) a lighted candle is quite a skill. Light a candle, turn out the lights and fire at the base of the flame to extinguish it. I did this with my club with a charge of a fiver if we broke the candle just to make it a bit more interesting. ONLY WHEN SAFE!!!! What range? Test S. I think at around 20 metres......no probs I think; but not tried it so I speak in ignorance. Having said that when herself has gone to town (ho ho ho), costs me a ******** fortune but thats my problem ) I shoot the heads off her clematis at 15 metres......only when I'm bored though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jega Posted May 29, 2012 Report Share Posted May 29, 2012 Cheapo cans of fizzy pop fron aldi and the like, that have been really well shaken up.(With a safe back stop in place) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danccooke Posted May 29, 2012 Report Share Posted May 29, 2012 As kids my brothers and i would buy toy soldiers from the 50p stall at the market ( not that anything was fifty p) stand up the blues and green around the end of the garden then you threw a di number in that gave you your number of shots. Five second limit on each shot. One of the few games having the cheaper rifle with open sights was useful. Honed your acquisition skills. Ended up with smashed flower pots. One shed window. A bike sadle and countless yellings at to not shoot the fence Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben 990 Posted May 29, 2012 Report Share Posted May 29, 2012 Phone directorys are good for dammage and penetration tests, 2 litre lemonade bottles at 400 yards with the 22-250 they still explode at that range. Oh and my old digital camera with the 17hmr the other day. used to shoot quite a lot of apples off the tree at the bottom of the garden with the airgun and the wasps eating the windfalls Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
durbsguy Posted May 29, 2012 Report Share Posted May 29, 2012 My friend uses Extra Strong Mints The same really but try shoot through a hole in a polo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
click Posted May 30, 2012 Report Share Posted May 30, 2012 Cheapo cans of fizzy pop fron aldi and the like, that have been really well shaken up.(With a safe back stop in place) Agreed, great fun with hmr As kids my brothers and i would buy toy soldiers from the 50p stall at the market ( not that anything was fifty p) stand up the blues and green around the end of the garden then you threw a di number in that gave you your number of shots. Five second limit on each shot. One of the few games having the cheaper rifle with open sights was useful. Honed your acquisition skills. Ended up with smashed flower pots. One shed window. A bike sadle and countless yellings at to not shoot the fence Ha ha, I shot all my Star Wars figures Shame I didn't know they were going to be worth a fortune 25 or so years later Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theoben fenman Posted May 30, 2012 Report Share Posted May 30, 2012 What range? Test S. I think at around 20 metres......no probs I think; but not tried it so I speak in ignorance. Having said that when herself has gone to town (ho ho ho), costs me a ******** fortune but thats my problem ) I shoot the heads off her clematis at 15 metres......only when I'm bored though. Last time i was at 10m but that was with iron sights on a .38 but is hould imagine where you zeroed the gun! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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