Robc.22tactical Posted February 28, 2014 Report Share Posted February 28, 2014 Hi im new to all this so first let me say hello im intresteded in hunting the odd rabbit pidgeon and squirell im perfecty kitted out for the job i have a bsa ultra .22 tactical i believe a decent head shot is instant death and i have been to range a fair bit but i cant seem to find any permission in dunstable / luton area does anyone on here come from my area that could give advice help cheers guys Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robc.22tactical Posted February 28, 2014 Author Report Share Posted February 28, 2014 Hi im new to all this so first let me say hello im intresteded in hunting the odd rabbit pidgeon and squirell im perfecty kitted out for the job i have a bsa ultra .22 tactical i believe a decent head shot is instant death and i have been to range a fair bit but i cant seem to find any permission in dunstable / luton area does anyone on here come from my area that could give advice help cheers guys. Ok so kinda guessing no ones intestead cheers helpful lot here Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pegasus bridge Posted February 28, 2014 Report Share Posted February 28, 2014 Nice first post. I'm sure you'll get people queuing up to hand you permission. 😂 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robc.22tactical Posted February 28, 2014 Author Report Share Posted February 28, 2014 Loool if you read it im not asking for permissions just advice obvs you have nuffin creative to say so keep quiet please cheers pal Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pegasus bridge Posted February 28, 2014 Report Share Posted February 28, 2014 (edited) Ok, my bad, my advice for gaining permission ? Make a good first impression, be prepared to take knock backs with a smile 😏 Edited February 28, 2014 by pegasus bridge Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robc.22tactical Posted February 28, 2014 Author Report Share Posted February 28, 2014 Im ready and always smiling Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pstenson123 Posted February 28, 2014 Report Share Posted February 28, 2014 (edited) Loool if you read it im not asking for permissions just advice obvs you have nuffin creative to say so keep quiet please cheers pal Im ready and always smiling OOOOOOOOOOH WHATS YOUR PROBLEM BORSTAL BOY? ? Edited February 28, 2014 by pstenson123 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brad93 Posted February 28, 2014 Report Share Posted February 28, 2014 You'll get on well here with that attitude mate. I would suggest you swap your springer in for a PCP if you seriously want to start knocking over a few pests. Get yourself some insurance, BASC, NGO, Countryside Alliance all offer insurance packages and quarterly magazines etc. then I would update your profile and get a few posts under your belt, then ask nicely if someone could take you out to show you the ropes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pstenson123 Posted February 28, 2014 Report Share Posted February 28, 2014 (edited) WHAT A INTRODUCTORY!! SURLEY YOU'LL GET LOADS OF PEOPLE QUEUING UP TO TAKE YOU OUT & SHOW YOU THE ROPES. I WOULD NOT! :no: Edited February 28, 2014 by pstenson123 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robc.22tactical Posted February 28, 2014 Author Report Share Posted February 28, 2014 Brad93 Cheers mate this what i was after how would i go about insurance is it same as a car sort of thing i dont know and my rifle is a pcp mate i was told in gun shop that its running slightly under 12lbs wich i know is the limit without a fasc ? Something like that This is a link. I got the package. http://www.ronniesunshines.com/bsa-ultra-se.html And pstenson123 I aint got clue wot your chattin about Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robc.22tactical Posted February 28, 2014 Author Report Share Posted February 28, 2014 WHAT A INTRODUCTORY!! SURLEY YOU'LL GET LOADS OF PEOPLE QUEUING UP TO TAKE YOU OUT & SHOW YOU THE ROPES. I WOULD NOT! :no: Tbh imo with your attitude it would be a boring day out with you and like i said im not asking for days out and permissions and **** just abit of knowledge to help me out clearly mate you should go and read another post you havent said 1 helpful comment yet thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brad93 Posted March 1, 2014 Report Share Posted March 1, 2014 (edited) Apologies, thought the ultra was the lightning then. I would recommend you buy a magazine like sporting rifle. BASC insurance is more like a membership. http://basc.org.uk. Yes 12ft/lbs is the legal limit for an air rifle. Unless you have an FAC (Firearms Certificate). It seems you don't know much about shooting so I would recommend reading as much online, watching YouTube videos, there is a good book, the essential airgun manual ISBN: 1-903380-29-4. It's a good read and covers the basics. I have a copy, I may put it up in the for sale section. Researching the law is also very important. Knowing what you're allowed to shoot, when, and what is legal or illegal. I would recommend you post in the Airgunners section also rather than the permissions wanted board. Edited March 1, 2014 by Brad93 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robc.22tactical Posted March 1, 2014 Author Report Share Posted March 1, 2014 Ha ha yeah i kno its my first post lol sorry it has a 10shot magazine mate and ahh right i will check that link now and have quick look any othrr advice. ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brad93 Posted March 1, 2014 Report Share Posted March 1, 2014 Practice practice practice. And stop calling it hunting. Pest or vermin control is a much better way of putting it. Look at the basc legal quarry list, remember you must have a good reason to shoot any pest and other methods must have been tried before shooting, I.e. Trapping, scaring, etc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robc.22tactical Posted March 1, 2014 Author Report Share Posted March 1, 2014 Was just on that mate thats no drama there and ok will check quarry list is this wen you can shoot and what time of year sort of list and can you go into the last part about trapping and stuff is this really necessary as im just after a few bits of meat for a pie cheers mate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brad93 Posted March 1, 2014 Report Share Posted March 1, 2014 Look at the general licence and the ground game act 1954 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deershooter Posted March 1, 2014 Report Share Posted March 1, 2014 Some times people jump in with both feet up to the thighs ,normally people introduce them selves and find there way around the forums before asking things like this. If you have this aggressive attitude with 8 posts how would you ever gain shooting permission Chill out and take the softly softly approach some information and knowledge about your self might help .other wise you will end up with the Johnny Rambo's Deershooter Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JustFieldsports Posted March 1, 2014 Report Share Posted March 1, 2014 I would also recommend "Airgun Fieldcraft: A lifetime's hunting advice" by Ian Barrnet. Thoroughly enjoyable read that covers all sorts. http://www.virtualnewsagent.com/airgun-fieldcraft-a-lifetimes-hunting-advice/ Good luck! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robc.22tactical Posted March 1, 2014 Author Report Share Posted March 1, 2014 Hi thanks for the reply's and im gonna look about for those books ,and well deershooter im actualy a really calm person just smart comments get under my skin but im not one to beat around the bush i generally say it how it is and yeah well wot would you like to know ? And sorry but im not sure wot i have asked that has got you lot fire up i said nuffin about anyones permissons or days out and yes i posted it in the wrong bit but we all **** up once ina while but thanks to the helpful guys on here i have abit more knowledge and all i asked in my original post was for imformstion and if there was anyone on here who lives around my neck of the woods that was all . Justgundogs i will have a look about for it cheers mate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robc.22tactical Posted March 1, 2014 Author Report Share Posted March 1, 2014 I may be quiet for a few days nowas i have taken note of what you all have said i will try get on as much as i can but im now off to find a good book on "Quarry speices and shooting seasons " as well as the airgun fieldcraft by ian barrett that was suggested oh and get my basc membership sorted im thinking about the affilliated airgun club members (21+) cheers again Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Therealchucknorris Posted March 1, 2014 Report Share Posted March 1, 2014 ? And sorry but im not sure wot i have asked that has got you lot fire up I don't think the fact you gave us all 35 minutes between your first post and then writing us all off as a bunch of ***** helped much to be honest. Seems like you're doing the right thing now, as you'll be up against seasoned professionals with years of experience and it's things like insurance and the way in which you approach things that will be key to being taken seriously. You can't say you're ready to do some pest control if you don't have insurance (and haven't even looked into it). Having a shiny rifle, being capable of using it and knowing what to do if something goes wrong are very different things. Clubs are a great way to keep your skills sharp between trips into the field and you need to ensure you're on top of your game when you get one as too many trips into the field with nothing to show for it can result in the landowner swapping you out for the next person that knocks on his door. You can save yourself some money - you don't need a book on quarry and closed seasons as rabbit, pigeon and squirrels aren't seasonal. Just have a look at the General Licences on the Natural England website and then have a hunt around the net to see where your shot placement should be on each of them to ensure a clean kill (it doesn't have to be a head shot). Also, check up on the law with regard to hunting and just make sure you're happy how this would affect you on any permissions you get. If anything isn't clear then people will usually help out on here - key is ask before you start. Also, practice with your scope so you understand where the pellet is hitting at different distances on the different magnifications. My rule of thumb for air gun hunting is you need to be hitting a 5p piece consistently and then you're good at that distance and will be more likely to place the pellet where you mean to and help ensure a clean kill. If you find that 5p is too small and too many shots aren't going there then bring your range in 5 or 10 yards so it's consistent. If the 5p isn't being struck then don't shoot at that distance. Enjoy your time on the boards, there's a lot that can be learnt from some people on here (and some **** to be avoided too) but try to be a bit more patient and understand that you may not get all of your questions answered straight off. Cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TIGHTCHOKE Posted March 1, 2014 Report Share Posted March 1, 2014 Is this a wind up? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Archie-fox Posted March 1, 2014 Report Share Posted March 1, 2014 Is this a wind up? Some folk are just crazy....lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robc.22tactical Posted March 1, 2014 Author Report Share Posted March 1, 2014 Ahh **** this ask for a bit of advice and get mocked ? Narr allow this forum think ima go somewhere else but thank you to the guys for there decent answers ... How is anyone supposed to learn the right way of foin things nowa days . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kent Posted March 1, 2014 Report Share Posted March 1, 2014 Hi im new to all this so first let me say hello im intresteded in hunting the odd rabbit pidgeon and squirell im perfecty kitted out for the job i have a bsa ultra .22 tactical i believe a decent head shot is instant death and i have been to range a fair bit but i cant seem to find any permission in dunstable / luton area does anyone on here come from my area that could give advice help cheers guys Are these know as particularly rural areas? I know its catch 22 but experience and reputation in the field counts way more than what you think or what you say you can do on a range. Recommendation, referral and who you meet and know are the most important aspects. For every guy who lives 30miles away there are 1/2 dozen guys local who are known. Have your tried local pest control companies and the like? sometimes they need a lift, it might not be sporting but its a step on the ladder you have not yet reached Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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