roy8762 Posted November 28, 2013 Report Share Posted November 28, 2013 I've just bought one.... 1year old in quite good nick, 4 tins of pellets. Nikko mount master 3-9x40 scope 2mags for it....s.w.a.t carry case....it's a 177. Is it any good??? What's it worth??? Thanks guys!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrisjpainter Posted November 28, 2013 Report Share Posted November 28, 2013 I've just bought one.... 1year old in quite good nick, 4 tins of pellets. Nikko mount master 3-9x40 scope 2mags for it....s.w.a.t carry case....it's a 177. Is it any good??? What's it worth??? Thanks guys!!! hang on, if you've just bought it, surely you know how much it's worth?! I've always liked the look of the lighthunter but never owned one. second hand market seems to be from 350-450 for a whole kit. how much did you pay? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roy8762 Posted November 29, 2013 Author Report Share Posted November 29, 2013 I paid £180... Purely as I liked the look of it! Didn't research it...... Had never even heard if them.... I paid £180... Purely as I liked the look of it! Didn't research it...... Had never even heard if them....are they any good??? On looks alone I'd say yes... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RED BEARD Posted November 29, 2013 Report Share Posted November 29, 2013 Sounds like you've dropped on your feet there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roy8762 Posted November 29, 2013 Author Report Share Posted November 29, 2013 Not shure.... Doesn't have the same thwack as my old rapier did... Maybe because it's a 177??? Is it still capable of taking a bunny out? Wouldn't want to leave one in distress........ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FalconFN Posted November 29, 2013 Report Share Posted November 29, 2013 Fill it to no more than 180 bar (170 may be better) and get it crono'd to find out the power, if it's low on power get it serviced, or do it yourself. They are excellent rifles, both accurate and light, made at the same premises as Air Arms rifles. Probably worth twice what you paid in top condition. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roy8762 Posted November 29, 2013 Author Report Share Posted November 29, 2013 Thanks falcon..... But will it take out a bunny??? I know people are going to say only if it's an accurate shot etc.... My concern is that it's a 177 and won't be up to it..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael170874 Posted November 29, 2013 Report Share Posted November 29, 2013 Love the falcon range especially the light hunter I've had three altogether in all calibers 177) 22).20) never had any issues my only gripe was the magazines can be a bit fiddley not as smooth to operate as some but still a very accurate good gun. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Salop Matt Posted November 29, 2013 Report Share Posted November 29, 2013 The calibre .177 is as capable as any other so yes its fine as long as its got the right amount of power output which is thae same case regardless of the calibre. ATB Matt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FalconFN Posted November 29, 2013 Report Share Posted November 29, 2013 A .177 will do the job just as well as a .22. Out of the barrel both calibers will carry the same energy, .177 will probably loose a little down range compared with the .22 but will still have more than enough energy to cleanly kill a rabbit. The big advantage of .177 is that because the pellets are lighter (and maybe have a better air resistance coefficient too) they have a flatter trajectory so you have a greater degree of error in rangefinding. In theory a.22 can be zeroed at 28.5 yards so that the point of impact of the pellet will be within 1/2" between 7 and 32.5 yards, a .177, on the other hand can be zeroed at 37 yards so the 1/2" POI is extended to between 9 and 42 yards (see pictures below). Hope that makes sense. I only shoot .177 now and have more instant kills than when I shot .22. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrisjpainter Posted November 29, 2013 Report Share Posted November 29, 2013 I think .177 is the cal. to have at non FAC levels. Like FalconFn, I only shoot .177 now and have done ever since I first changed from .22. You have more than enough killing power for a rabbit, assuming it's running @ close to 12ft/lbs if shooting at SENSIBLE air gun distances. I took one at almost 50yds the other night and that rolled over perfectly. The one caveat I would say is that if you do any barn shooting for birds, over penetration can be a problem with .177, because of the higher velocity. If you're shooting in and around buildings you can risk a pellet going through the target and damaging something behind it. Hollow pointed ammo helps cut that risk down a bit, but at the expense of range and accuracy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
russian sniper Posted November 29, 2013 Report Share Posted November 29, 2013 (edited) Falcon lighthunters are brilliant guns! I've just got a single shot .177 and its fantastic!!! Sounds like you got 1 for a steal! Edited November 29, 2013 by russian sniper Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roy8762 Posted November 29, 2013 Author Report Share Posted November 29, 2013 Jury's still out on it guys.... Zerod the scope in at work this afternoon.... It impressed me with its accuracy...still unsure about the power! Nice gun Russian sniper! Mines a little different.... The silencer and air filler are all the same part... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
russian sniper Posted November 29, 2013 Report Share Posted November 29, 2013 Yours is fitted with the quickfill silencer then - im a member on the falcon forum: http://falconowners.myfastforum.org/index.php LOADS of good info on there just about falcon airguns Might be worth joining.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roy8762 Posted November 29, 2013 Author Report Share Posted November 29, 2013 Cheers rs!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Therealchucknorris Posted November 29, 2013 Report Share Posted November 29, 2013 So...you bought a gun that you weren't sure represented good value for money or if it was up to the job you want it for? Always plenty of information on the forums or google if you need to research before parting with the cash. I'm sure there are a few people that could tweak it if it needs tuning up a bit and with the money you've saved if you still didn't get on you should still break even if you decided to sell it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roy8762 Posted November 29, 2013 Author Report Share Posted November 29, 2013 It was a spur of the moment decision.... The guy was desperate for cash....wanted a lot more for it! I had 180 on me....that was it! Take it or leave it! I didn't have my phone in me.... So couldn't google it......it was a moment if wow! When he opened the case! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roy8762 Posted November 29, 2013 Author Report Share Posted November 29, 2013 It was a spur of the moment decision.... The guy was desperate for cash....wanted a lot more for it! I had 180 on me....that was it! Take it or leave it! I didn't have my phone in me.... So couldn't google it......it was a moment if wow! When he opened the case! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrisjpainter Posted November 30, 2013 Report Share Posted November 30, 2013 It was a spur of the moment decision.... The guy was desperate for cash....wanted a lot more for it! I had 180 on me....that was it! Take it or leave it! I didn't have my phone in me.... So couldn't google it......it was a moment if wow! When he opened the case! Well, It's not a recommended tactic for hunting out a bargain, but it's done you proud! That would be a good deal even if stuff needs doing to it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roy8762 Posted November 30, 2013 Author Report Share Posted November 30, 2013 That's what I'm hoping for Chris! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
russian sniper Posted November 30, 2013 Report Share Posted November 30, 2013 Did a quick check on mine over the chrony F1 : http://www.airgunbbs.com/showthread.php?685887-Falcon-FN12-.177-chrono-results Very pleased with the results for an unregulated gun Daz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Therealchucknorris Posted November 30, 2013 Report Share Posted November 30, 2013 It was a spur of the moment decision.... The guy was desperate for cash....wanted a lot more for it! I had 180 on me....that was it! Take it or leave it! I didn't have my phone in me.... So couldn't google it......it was a moment if wow! When he opened the case! Hope it does you proud Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roy8762 Posted November 30, 2013 Author Report Share Posted November 30, 2013 Took it out today ...... Hate the thing......couldn't hit a white whale on a black background...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrisjpainter Posted November 30, 2013 Report Share Posted November 30, 2013 Took it out today ...... Hate the thing......couldn't hit a white whale on a black background...... Ah. er. oh. Don't give up on it quite yet! (although if you do want to get shot of it, drop me a pm). it could be the scope, but running over a chrono might help. do you know if it's leaking air at all? is the barrel loose? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roy8762 Posted December 1, 2013 Author Report Share Posted December 1, 2013 It's not leaking air...apparently it's only a year or so old..... The scope is fine.... When I used it at work I was in a shirt.... Outside wearing a jacket jumper etc it doesn't sit right at all I'm going to give it another try this afternoon see how it goes ... Several people have poms me about buying it already! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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