motty Posted September 20, 2017 Report Share Posted September 20, 2017 Hardly extraordinary. Who wants a load of old **** on their shotgun? I find it extraordinary that people are buying them!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
E.w. Posted September 20, 2017 Report Share Posted September 20, 2017 (edited) Now now motty you and I and many others don't have no need for such things but those that may will use try them, it's everyone to there own isn't it. Edited September 20, 2017 by E.w. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wymberley Posted September 20, 2017 Report Share Posted September 20, 2017 Call me an old doubting Thomas if you like but i doubt it will be coming to you any time soon But more than happy to be proved wrong and ill apologise if wrong un reservedly. What we have here is a genuine ENIGMA These sights evoke reactions unexpected of them given their innocent nature . I think its a pigeon watch phenomenon hitherto unseen in modern science. :lol: Let's hear it then, make it a good one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lancer425 Posted September 20, 2017 Report Share Posted September 20, 2017 Now now motty you and I and many others don't have no need for such things but those that may will use try them, it's everyone to there own isn't it. With you all the way on that . But curiosity got the better of me and i tried it and as such i am qualified to state although i have no use for one of these sights for wing shooting whatsoever as you say its everyone to their own isnt it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wymberley Posted September 20, 2017 Report Share Posted September 20, 2017 I'm not anywhere near you but if you can post it I will gladly pay £10. No need to give away when people are willing to pay . You're on! If you PM your address and I'll do likewise. I'll do my best to get it in the post tomorrow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lancer425 Posted September 20, 2017 Report Share Posted September 20, 2017 Let's hear it then, make it a good one. Apologise unreservedly Mr Wymberley as i said i am a doubting Thomas you have stood up and i must do the same. Sorry for my doubting your integrity for even one moment. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wymberley Posted September 20, 2017 Report Share Posted September 20, 2017 Apologise unreservedly Mr Wymberley as i said i am a doubting Thomas you have stood up and i must do the same. Sorry for my doubting your integrity for even one moment. Accepted without reservation Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vampire Posted September 20, 2017 Report Share Posted September 20, 2017 Mine arrived this week,shooin.Now to nail it on the raptor Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lloyd90 Posted September 20, 2017 Report Share Posted September 20, 2017 I once again tried it in the field. 2 shots after fitting onto a plastic bottle at 25 paces and it was hitting the spot. Once AGAIN however, as I settled down I noticed the screws had come loose!! Surely must be the recoil now as I made sure all 4 were nice and tight. I think you might have to put rubber or something down each side otherwise the metal on metal doesn't hold. I took the sight off and I was able to hit a bird coming in towards me without it. That's twice it's come off easily in the field now. It don't matter how good it is if it don't stay on the bloody gun 😂 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TIGHTCHOKE Posted September 21, 2017 Report Share Posted September 21, 2017 I once again tried it in the field. 2 shots after fitting onto a plastic bottle at 25 paces and it was hitting the spot. Once AGAIN however, as I settled down I noticed the screws had come loose!! Surely must be the recoil now as I made sure all 4 were nice and tight. I think you might have to put rubber or something down each side otherwise the metal on metal doesn't hold. I took the sight off and I was able to hit a bird coming in towards me without it. That's twice it's come off easily in the field now. It don't matter how good it is if it don't stay on the bloody gun Perhaps they are meant for air rifles! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buze Posted September 21, 2017 Report Share Posted September 21, 2017 I received mine. I 'test' plonked it on my clay gun. Pretty much realized it wouldn't work for me *at all* asI'm pretty 'flat' on the rib, and the device base/red dot is pretty much where I'd look down. So the red dot is 'behind' the piece of red plastic. So that won't work for me. I'll try with my wife's gun tho, I know she's a bit higher on her gun. For the recoil problem -- I had the same problem fitting a barrell cam a few months ago -- the cam would jitter and shake itself loose after a while; I think you need a very solid, long contact base and some sort of rubber for it to stand a chance of staying on. As far as rabid comments on pigeonwatch, you can't escape it, the place is populated mostly by reactionary old farts who lack the brain cells to have a sensible technical discussion anyway. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flyeruk Posted September 21, 2017 Report Share Posted September 21, 2017 I have put it on my SXP pump. The gun fits me like a glove and like buze.im flat on the rib I have tried it,but to be honest,it doesnt suit me. Glad i gave it a go though. If anybody wants it,they can have it for a tenner.posted. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lancer425 Posted September 21, 2017 Report Share Posted September 21, 2017 I once again tried it in the field. 2 shots after fitting onto a plastic bottle at 25 paces and it was hitting the spot. Once AGAIN however, as I settled down I noticed the screws had come loose!! Surely must be the recoil now as I made sure all 4 were nice and tight. I think you might have to put rubber or something down each side otherwise the metal on metal doesn't hold. I took the sight off and I was able to hit a bird coming in towards me without it. That's twice it's come off easily in the field now. It don't matter how good it is if it don't stay on the bloody gun That is what i did an old mud flap, just find something similar of the right width and cut strips from that. Locktite be a good idea but mine has not come loose. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flyeruk Posted September 21, 2017 Report Share Posted September 21, 2017 Buy the way,its the shooin,i think thats how you spell it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lancer425 Posted September 21, 2017 Report Share Posted September 21, 2017 (edited) Simple rubber tape on comb raiser will help with alignment issues should the need arise . Edited September 21, 2017 by lancer425 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wymberley Posted September 21, 2017 Report Share Posted September 21, 2017 I received mine. I 'test' plonked it on my clay gun. Pretty much realized it wouldn't work for me *at all* asI'm pretty 'flat' on the rib, and the device base/red dot is pretty much where I'd look down. So the red dot is 'behind' the piece of red plastic. So that won't work for me. I'll try with my wife's gun tho, I know she's a bit higher on her gun. For the recoil problem -- I had the same problem fitting a barrell cam a few months ago -- the cam would jitter and shake itself loose after a while; I think you need a very solid, long contact base and some sort of rubber for it to stand a chance of staying on. As far as rabid comments on pigeonwatch, you can't escape it, the place is populated mostly by reactionary old farts who lack the brain cells to have a sensible technical discussion anyway. Nothing like proving your own point of view! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
old'un Posted September 21, 2017 Report Share Posted September 21, 2017 I received mine. I 'test' plonked it on my clay gun. Pretty much realized it wouldn't work for me *at all* asI'm pretty 'flat' on the rib, and the device base/red dot is pretty much where I'd look down. So the red dot is 'behind' the piece of red plastic. So that won't work for me. I'll try with my wife's gun tho, I know she's a bit higher on her gun. For the recoil problem -- I had the same problem fitting a barrell cam a few months ago -- the cam would jitter and shake itself loose after a while; I think you need a very solid, long contact base and some sort of rubber for it to stand a chance of staying on. As far as rabid comments on pigeonwatch, you can't escape it, the place is populated mostly by reactionary old farts who lack the brain cells to have a sensible technical discussion anyway. And I always thought pigeon watch was populated by a cross section of ages, could I ask at what age you are classed as a "old ****"? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ips Posted September 21, 2017 Report Share Posted September 21, 2017 (edited) I class myself as a grumpy old get and I am 53 😁 Edited September 21, 2017 by ips Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest stevo Posted September 21, 2017 Report Share Posted September 21, 2017 Quote ... As far as rabid comments on pigeonwatch, you can't escape it, the place is populated mostly by reactionary old farts who lack the brain cells to have a sensible technical discussion anyway. That have forgotten more than you are ever likely to know . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buze Posted September 21, 2017 Report Share Posted September 21, 2017 Quote ... As far as rabid comments on pigeonwatch, you can't escape it, the place is populated mostly by reactionary old farts who lack the brain cells to have a sensible technical discussion anyway. That have forgotten more than you are ever likely to know . ... And who would be a hell of a lot more polite and weasealy if they were to meet the people they insult or snipe at in person. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
old'un Posted September 21, 2017 Report Share Posted September 21, 2017 ... And who would be a hell of a lot more polite and weasealy if they were to meet the people they insult or snipe at in person. Must say Buze I find your comments a bit ageist, I presume you class yourself as "young" well lets just say I don't think old farts have a monopoly on being un-polite. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grandalf Posted September 21, 2017 Report Share Posted September 21, 2017 This reactionary old **** - Pushing towards 80 - has bought one of the devices in question and is doing user trials over an extended period. Only then will the reactionary old **** voice an opinion... Doing the same thing with some new NV equipment as well. Just like to take my time over things and give them a 'sensible' work out. Only then can you make a proper judgement. Heard all this when over and unders became the new fandangled thingy that just wouldn't ever replace side by sides... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wymberley Posted September 21, 2017 Report Share Posted September 21, 2017 (edited) Must say Buze I find your comments a bit ageist, I presume you class yourself as "young" well lets just say I don't think old farts have a monopoly on being un-polite. Not old enough yet to have learned when it's best to stop digging. As an aside, I'm mystified as to how farts - plural or verb is acceptable, yet **** - noun singular is not. Edit: There you go. Edited September 21, 2017 by wymberley Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grrclark Posted September 21, 2017 Report Share Posted September 21, 2017 (edited) Simple rubber tape on comb raiser will help with alignment issues should the need arise . It's interesting that a big part of this discussion was how a red dot sight can help compensate for an ill fitting gun and we have now come round the circle where we advocate fitting a comb raiser in order to accommodate the red dot sight. What that suggests to me is that for those that have found them most helpful is because they have a very inconsistent mount and are lifting their heads, hence unable to build a consistent relationship between gun and target. Looking at the pictures posted on here i cannot imagine how if my face was tight on the stock that I could possibly use the sight, i would be looking at the base of it, as described above. Edited September 21, 2017 by grrclark Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
old'un Posted September 21, 2017 Report Share Posted September 21, 2017 Not old enough yet to have learned when it's best to stop digging. As an aside, I'm mystified as to how farts - plural or verb is acceptable, yet **** - noun singular is not. Edit: There you go. Yes, you are correct......I should know better. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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