strimmer_13 Posted May 24, 2021 Report Share Posted May 24, 2021 Hi Mel What cal is it? I had a .22 as a teen, my first proper airgun and loved it, the .177s never really went over 8-9ftlb where as the .22s were 11ftlb. What's he asking for it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mel b3 Posted May 24, 2021 Author Report Share Posted May 24, 2021 18 minutes ago, strimmer_13 said: Hi Mel What cal is it? I had a .22 as a teen, my first proper airgun and loved it, the .177s never really went over 8-9ftlb where as the .22s were 11ftlb. What's he asking for it? i havent got any further than pics yet to be honest , i was offered it by the mate of a mate . i havent got the foggiest idea what its worth , or even if it works. hes selling an old barnet wildcat crossbow as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
strimmer_13 Posted May 24, 2021 Report Share Posted May 24, 2021 Very accurate little guns tho the trigger is **** the more you pump it. It will probably blow a seal before it gets enough wind in it to kill the elephant these things are renowned for. Imo not worth over £50, the custom stock is more desirable and might fetch £60 😂 Barnett wildcat, jez, that's going back a few years. I remember bending bolts with one because the thing would go through 3/4 ply like butter... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saddler Posted May 24, 2021 Report Share Posted May 24, 2021 6 hours ago, TIGHTCHOKE said: Have you met Mel? I have, and in Dudley too - he never struck me as the sort of chap that ever went in a shower, likely caught outside by a few in the typical Black Country summertime. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldypigeonpopper Posted May 25, 2021 Report Share Posted May 25, 2021 Hello, if you get it cheap will you do a refurb mel ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mel b3 Posted May 25, 2021 Author Report Share Posted May 25, 2021 2 hours ago, oldypigeonpopper said: Hello, if you get it cheap will you do a refurb mel ? I've offered £50 for the airgun and Barnet wildcat crossbow and he's accepted it . I'll probably just use them for messing about at the woodland, so a refurb wouldn't really be worth it. Your leather sling was posted yesterday Gordon, it should be with you today or tomorrow mate 👍. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldypigeonpopper Posted May 25, 2021 Report Share Posted May 25, 2021 32 minutes ago, mel b3 said: I've offered £50 for the airgun and Barnet wildcat crossbow and he's accepted it . I'll probably just use them for messing about at the woodland, so a refurb wouldn't really be worth it. Your leather sling was posted yesterday Gordon, it should be with you today or tomorrow mate 👍. Hello, ok sounds good. Thanks for that, let me know payment details by PM, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mel b3 Posted May 25, 2021 Author Report Share Posted May 25, 2021 8 minutes ago, oldypigeonpopper said: Hello, ok sounds good. Thanks for that, let me know payment details by PM, Don't worry about payment mate , have it on me 👍. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldypigeonpopper Posted May 25, 2021 Report Share Posted May 25, 2021 1 minute ago, mel b3 said: Don't worry about payment mate , have it on me 👍. Hello mel, oh that's much appreciated, I have a a few bits of shooting gear if you after anything, some pellets to, cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mel b3 Posted May 25, 2021 Author Report Share Posted May 25, 2021 23 minutes ago, oldypigeonpopper said: Hello mel, oh that's much appreciated, I have a a few bits of shooting gear if you after anything, some pellets to, cheers Thankyou Gordon 👍. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldypigeonpopper Posted May 25, 2021 Report Share Posted May 25, 2021 32 minutes ago, mel b3 said: Thankyou Gordon 👍. Cheers Mel, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mel b3 Posted May 28, 2021 Author Report Share Posted May 28, 2021 Well I got the gun , but couldn't test it until I got home , and when i did test it , it's xxxxxx. It seems to pump up ok , but when I tested it with a pellet , the pellet stayed in the barrel. I'm guessing that a pellet was already lodged in there. I dont feel any inclination to repair it , so It's free if anyone wants to come and collect it , to either repair , or use for spares. Only for someone that will use or repair it though , not to try to sell on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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mel b3 Posted May 28, 2021 Author Report Share Posted May 28, 2021 28 minutes ago, TIGHTCHOKE said: You should know me better than that dave . The crossbow was the money , not the gun . I also came back with fifty quids worth of free range eggs and horse manure , and 220 acres of prime woodland deer stalking 😅. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TIGHTCHOKE Posted May 28, 2021 Report Share Posted May 28, 2021 You can't use a crossbow on deer! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldypigeonpopper Posted May 28, 2021 Report Share Posted May 28, 2021 51 minutes ago, mel b3 said: Well I got the gun , but couldn't test it until I got home , and when i did test it , it's xxxxxx. It seems to pump up ok , but when I tested it with a pellet , the pellet stayed in the barrel. I'm guessing that a pellet was already lodged in there. I dont feel any inclination to repair it , so It's free if anyone wants to come and collect it , to either repair , or use for spares. Only for someone that will use or repair it though , not to try to sell on. Hello, would you post mel if I paid costs ? Would have to be Parcel Force 48 , described as sporting goods, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mel b3 Posted May 28, 2021 Author Report Share Posted May 28, 2021 1 hour ago, oldypigeonpopper said: Hello, would you post mel if I paid costs ? Would have to be Parcel Force 48 , described as sporting goods, Yes of course Gordon 👍. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldypigeonpopper Posted May 28, 2021 Report Share Posted May 28, 2021 5 minutes ago, mel b3 said: Yes of course Gordon 👍. Hello mel, ok thanks but what is the calibre 22 or 177, 22 would be best as I would refurb to use for ratting on my friends farm, cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mel b3 Posted May 28, 2021 Author Report Share Posted May 28, 2021 46 minutes ago, oldypigeonpopper said: Hello mel, ok thanks but what is the calibre 22 or 177, 22 would be best as I would refurb to use for ratting on my friends farm, cheers Unfortunately it's. 177 Gordon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mel b3 Posted May 28, 2021 Author Report Share Posted May 28, 2021 2 hours ago, TIGHTCHOKE said: You can't use a crossbow on deer! It's perfectly legal to use a crossbow on deer , just as long as nobody is watching 😅. The crossbow is for targets and fun at the woodland for visiting guests, along with , longbow ,catapults, airguns , and axe throwing. Disclaimer for the simple minded. Crossbow is most definitely not legal for deer 👍. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldypigeonpopper Posted May 28, 2021 Report Share Posted May 28, 2021 18 minutes ago, mel b3 said: Unfortunately it's. 177 Gordon. Hello, ok thanks Mel, think I would be better with 22, many thanks for the offer though, making some new sticks today and the leather Yoke will be spot on, cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mel b3 Posted May 28, 2021 Author Report Share Posted May 28, 2021 10 minutes ago, oldypigeonpopper said: Hello, ok thanks Mel, think I would be better with 22, many thanks for the offer though, making some new sticks today and the leather Yoke will be spot on, cheers No worries Gordon. I'll put it in the sales section later , and bin it at the end of the week if nobody wants it.👍. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
old man Posted May 28, 2021 Report Share Posted May 28, 2021 4 hours ago, mel b3 said: You should know me better than that dave . The crossbow was the money , not the gun . I also came back with fifty quids worth of free range eggs and horse manure , and 220 acres of prime woodland deer stalking 😅. Well done mel. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mel b3 Posted May 28, 2021 Author Report Share Posted May 28, 2021 34 minutes ago, old man said: Well done mel. Thankyou very much chief. I've been hoping for the stalking for a very long time , the land joins onto a 500 acre dairy farm that I've been shooting for over 20 years . The guy has never allowed any shooting in his block of woodland until yesterday , hes had massive amounts of work done in there , and can now see the wildlife 😊,I've been asked to thin out the deer and squirrels 😊. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldypigeonpopper Posted May 28, 2021 Report Share Posted May 28, 2021 2 hours ago, mel b3 said: No worries Gordon. I'll put it in the sales section later , and bin it at the end of the week if nobody wants it.👍. Hello mel, no don't bin it,if nobodys interested I will send you post costs, 👍, I may be able to change barrel if not have some old 177 pellets, cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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