pegasus bridge Posted May 9, 2020 Report Share Posted May 9, 2020 Since I got my fac in 2009 my air rifles have been largely neglected , But being confined to the garden over the last 8 weeks has given me the chance to dust the old springers off, and i don’t mind admitting I’d completely forgotten just how much fun they are . I’ve been spending hours with my lad (about to turn 10) plinking cans. We’ve even dusted off my late grandads mk1 meteor , it’s in very poor nick but fitted my lad the best, so he’s asked for one for his birthday.... I’ve gone with the fun factor for him with a crosman 1077! ive even managed some practice with my Webley patriot, I’m close to getting 1 inch groups at 25 yards ( way better than I’d managed before) 👍 Happy Shooting 👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ultrastu Posted May 9, 2020 Report Share Posted May 9, 2020 Have you used a crosman 1077 before ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pegasus bridge Posted May 9, 2020 Author Report Share Posted May 9, 2020 7 minutes ago, Ultrastu said: Have you used a crosman 1077 before ? Not yet.... can’t be too bad for garden plinking ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
washerboy Posted May 9, 2020 Report Share Posted May 9, 2020 Webley patriot plinking 😂😂.. What's your backstop a smeg freezer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GingerCat Posted May 9, 2020 Report Share Posted May 9, 2020 You'll have biceps like Arnie plinking with that Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
old man Posted May 9, 2020 Report Share Posted May 9, 2020 3 minutes ago, GingerCat said: You'll have biceps like Arnie plinking with that And a hernia or three too. I hated mine, rough as a badgers rear end. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GingerCat Posted May 9, 2020 Report Share Posted May 9, 2020 I shot one a long time ago and found it very hard work all round. Never tried the eliminator. If fac I think its got to be pcp. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pegasus bridge Posted May 9, 2020 Author Report Share Posted May 9, 2020 23 minutes ago, GingerCat said: I shot one a long time ago and found it very hard work all round. Never tried the eliminator. If fac I think its got to be pcp. Yeah I agree, I had a 40ft lb stealth prior to getting the patriot... it was a scratch I had to itch though, reading airgun world as a teenager I spent a lot of time lusting after it! That and the eliminator (still have to scratch that one ). backstop was a pile of old half rotten decking in front of a brick wall 👍 33 minutes ago, GingerCat said: You'll have biceps like Arnie plinking with that I felt it the day after 😱 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ultrastu Posted May 9, 2020 Report Share Posted May 9, 2020 The 1077 is fine as a plinker ,but think of it more like a long co2 pistol with equivalent power, accuracy and heavy long double action trigger and u wont be disappointed .if your expecting it to be like an airrifle then your in for a bit of a shock Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pistol p Posted May 10, 2020 Report Share Posted May 10, 2020 The 1077 is not a fine bit of kit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pegasus bridge Posted May 10, 2020 Author Report Share Posted May 10, 2020 20 minutes ago, Pistol p said: The 1077 is not a fine bit of kit. It’s intended as a fun back yard plinker for my son, I’m not expecting to be shooting tight groups with it, or hunting with it, I’ve plenty of other options for that 😉 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ultrastu Posted May 10, 2020 Report Share Posted May 10, 2020 Then it will put big smile on your boys face 😁 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldypigeonpopper Posted May 10, 2020 Report Share Posted May 10, 2020 hello, i used my 1077 for close range ratting, up to 25ft Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pegasus bridge Posted May 10, 2020 Author Report Share Posted May 10, 2020 3 hours ago, oldypigeonpopper said: hello, i used my 1077 for close range ratting, up to 25ft 👍 I’ve resisted the urge to test shoot it.. it’s being wrapped for his birthday, my only expectations for it are that it’s fun, all the research I’ve done suggests it will deliver, if it’s any better then that’ll be a bonus 👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WalkedUp Posted May 10, 2020 Report Share Posted May 10, 2020 I am sure he will love it, let us know how he gets on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pegasus bridge Posted June 5, 2020 Author Report Share Posted June 5, 2020 On 10/05/2020 at 12:48, WalkedUp said: I am sure he will love it, let us know how he gets on. Well it was his birthday the other day, And my lad got his hands on the 1077, he loved it, it’s great fun, and the accuracy at 15 mtrs isn’t that bad, only drawback is how quickly you get through 12 shots and have to reload . Great little fun plinker 👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WalkedUp Posted June 5, 2020 Report Share Posted June 5, 2020 Glad he loves it 👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bottletopbill Posted June 6, 2020 Report Share Posted June 6, 2020 It will be the bees knees to him how many of us remember how first gun and car enjoy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Exjacket Posted June 6, 2020 Report Share Posted June 6, 2020 Hi mate just a question for you. Pegasus bridge as your user name, Para or RGJ connections at all? Just thought I ask as it's the 6th June Cheers huddy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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