joe1978 Posted March 20, 2013 Report Share Posted March 20, 2013 Hi folks, just thought I'd pop my head around the corner to this part of the forum as I've just bought my first air rifle and have alot to learn!! Got myself a Stoeger X20 Suppressor as it seemed to tick all the boxes for my limited experience. Brace yourselves for loads of stupid questions!! Joe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gdsm10airgunner Posted March 20, 2013 Report Share Posted March 20, 2013 welcome no such thing as stupid questions Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul taylor Posted March 20, 2013 Report Share Posted March 20, 2013 Hi Joe hope u enjoy ur air rifle and the looneys on this section! I'm goin other way tried 12g for first time Monday Was fun need to convince wife I need one now lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joe1978 Posted March 20, 2013 Author Report Share Posted March 20, 2013 The 12G will always be my main sport but it's not really the right tool for rattus rattus. Joe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garden gun Posted March 21, 2013 Report Share Posted March 21, 2013 Neighbours would really kick off if I tried to knock down the local corvids and woodies with a 12G. Like PT I am slowly going the shottie route, achilles tendon problems have put this back somewhat. Also no fly fishing for over 2 years now as have not been able to balance properly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moel Posted March 22, 2013 Report Share Posted March 22, 2013 As I tell the juniors at work - No question is stupid if only asked once Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
evo Posted March 23, 2013 Report Share Posted March 23, 2013 welcome to the airgun side joe,,some very knowledgable guys on here bud and also some not so , enjoy your rifle matey Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CoolhandMal Posted March 23, 2013 Report Share Posted March 23, 2013 welcome to the airgun side joe,,some very knowledgable guys on here bud and also some not so , enjoy your rifle matey IMO Wether your Knowledgable or not so Knowledgable all opinions,questions and answers are welcome here on PW,lets keep it that way.ATB CHM Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joe1978 Posted March 23, 2013 Author Report Share Posted March 23, 2013 Cheers guys. Been having a few goes in the back garden in between snow showers!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
evo Posted March 23, 2013 Report Share Posted March 23, 2013 one thing i will say joe is try different pellets through your rifle mate and once you find the most accurate one then stick with them,,jsb exact,s h&n superfields ans AA,s should start you off on a good footing but stear clear from flat heads and pointed pellets as they dont seem to be as accurate as a domed pellet IMO, all the best Evo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joe1978 Posted March 24, 2013 Author Report Share Posted March 24, 2013 Cheers Evo. I got a cheapy pot free with the gun so I'm using them until I can get a better brand. Joe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Churchill Posted March 24, 2013 Report Share Posted March 24, 2013 Welcome and enjoy, as evo said have fun trying different pellets, then stick to them. But if you get another gun start all over again, every gun has a favorite pellet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
demonwolf444 Posted March 24, 2013 Report Share Posted March 24, 2013 Some guns can be pellet fussy, if you find your groups stay rather too large after lots of practice, it can be down to pellets. Some guns love cheapy pellets or expensive or oddball pellets. Unfortunately for my pocket all my guns will happily use JSB exacts, ive found them to be a fantastic pellet. To save you buying loads of different pellets to test and ending up with a load of useless ones, you can fine on ebay and even some online gun shops pellet sample packs containing a selection of common pellets to try in your gun. Good luck and welcome to the sport. If i havent made the pellet fussy thing clear yet, here is a video that may be of come help in explaining. Further more for some great air gun information video's and great videos on gun testing and ballistics that may really help bust some jargon that gets thrown around on this forum check out this channel: http://www.youtube.com/user/EdgunUSA?feature=watch I dont think anyone can question this guys experience and knowledge. Only remember this, the law in the UK is that air rifles must be below 12 ft/lbs in energy without being placed on a Firearms Certificate ( known as FAC Air ) The Edgun youtube channel is based in america, and is therefore not subject to our power restrictions, The long range shots taken would be hopelessly optermistic for any air rifle set at our limits. The general consensus is that air rifle ranges are from 10 to 55 yards, though most people do not shoot beyond 45 or even 30 yards dependant on the discipline they practice ( ie target shooters may shoot 50 yards, where as someone shooting live quarry would limit themselfs to closer ranges ) Hopefully this information is of some use to you if you didnt already know it already, sorry for running off at a tangent, but welcome to the sport, this forum is generally excellent, keep us posted on your sucesses and failiures! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joe1978 Posted March 25, 2013 Author Report Share Posted March 25, 2013 I'm definitely going to get a sample pack from somewhere...any suggestions as to where from at a reasonable price? Ta Joe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrisjpainter Posted March 25, 2013 Report Share Posted March 25, 2013 http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/200-22-Air-Rifle-Pellets-Sample-Test-Pack-10-Types-/270736126456?pt=UK_SportingGoods_Hunting_ShootingSports_ET&hash=item3f092171f8 these guys are excellent. I've used them a few times and they're really helpful! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
evo Posted March 25, 2013 Report Share Posted March 25, 2013 I'm definitely going to get a sample pack from somewhere...any suggestions as to where from at a reasonable price? Ta Joe joe is it a .22 if so mate pm me your address and i,ll post you some pellets to try mate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joe1978 Posted March 25, 2013 Author Report Share Posted March 25, 2013 Cheers Chris, And Evo...what a gent. Yes it's a .22 I'll PM you my details. Joe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
evo Posted March 25, 2013 Report Share Posted March 25, 2013 sorted mate will post some off to you 2moro Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IXI KARL IXI Posted March 26, 2013 Report Share Posted March 26, 2013 I don't know where you buy your gear from in the NE but I have found a shop called Bradford stalker is canny, helpful blokes and a great range of pellets it's just off the bottom of team valley As such Ouston Birtley area. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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