dead-eye-dick Posted May 10, 2004 Report Share Posted May 10, 2004 I am thinking of getting back into 'air-rifling' a farm which I recently aquired has a bunny explosion. I have two pcp guns 1. .22 Webley Axor 2. .177 AA s410 i get fed up with pumping them with a foot pump and am interested in a Buddy Bottle, What size / pressure tanks do you boy's use. - I don't intend to use that meny shot but would like to keep it topped up. They seem to come in 230 or 300 bar....:yp:? Also I am much happier with the overall performance of the AA (has a much better accurate range and almost silant) will the fact its .177 matter at 35 yards from a head shot P.S which part of the head is it best to aim for ?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fisherman Mike Posted May 10, 2004 Report Share Posted May 10, 2004 Dead.. I assume by Buddy bottle you mean a Charging Cylinder.. as a buddy bottle usually refers to a portable screw in spare mainly for the BSA super ten or Theoben rapid range of Guns. Cylinders generaly come in 3 7 or 12 litre sizes and variations of 232 or 300 bar I use a 7 litre 300 bar which gives me about 27 fills to either of my 3 PCP,s The 3 litre will give you about 6 at 232 and 10 -12 at 300 bar obviously depending on the capacity of your guns reservoir. Either of your guns will do the job at 35m my preference would be the .22 but thats just because I feel they have the better stopping power for rabbits at that range. If you are using a .177 I would be tempted not to use a pointed pellet as you may get over penetration and leave a wounded bunnie hopping mad with a pellet stuck in its neck. Go for a flatter head pellet to increase the impact force. I always aim for the eye socket when shootng side on beteen the eyes when front on and 1" down between the ears from behind. You will also find a dozen other uses for a compressed air cylinder if you do get one! Hope this helps, FM. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dead-eye-dick Posted May 10, 2004 Author Report Share Posted May 10, 2004 F.M Helps alot, thanks. :yp: I was thinking of .177 Powerpells - will this do the job at 35m ?? P.s the rifle is fitted with a bipod, what is the best range to zero it too ?? Most of the fields are quite open so no real set distance to see the little ******* at. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fisherman Mike Posted May 10, 2004 Report Share Posted May 10, 2004 Dead, Accupell would be better in my experience at .177 calibre. I would zero the scope to 30 Yards if you have a bipod and also take test shots at 15 and 40 to determine the amount of hold under or holdover. I wouldnt be confident of a clean kill at .177 calibre beyond 35m so make sure when you take the shot that bunny is well away from the entrance to his burrow or if not stopped with the first shot will bolt and possibly die slowly underground. Good luck. FM. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dead-eye-dick Posted May 10, 2004 Author Report Share Posted May 10, 2004 I've currently got some H&N F&T which are alittle heavyer than the crossman, will these be better in .177 in terms of terminal vilocity?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fisherman Mike Posted May 11, 2004 Report Share Posted May 11, 2004 Dead they will give you a slightly better residual energy at impact... However when I have used the F&T I have found them to be a little inconsistant at range. In my opinion the accupell in .22 or .177 calibre is the best all round pellet on the market. PM me your address and I will send you a couple of hundred in the post tonight. FM. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Browning Posted May 11, 2004 Report Share Posted May 11, 2004 Following on from this Buddy Bottle theme.....has anyone come across a reasonably priced outlet for air cylinders ? My local gunshop wants £120 for a 3 litre cyclinder ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fisherman Mike Posted May 11, 2004 Report Share Posted May 11, 2004 Browning, Was the gunshop offering a 232 bar or 300 bar cylinder? and did it include the valve gear and hose. I bought a 7 litre 232 from www.divingdirectshop.co.uk this gives me about 15 fills I replaced this recently with a 7 litre 300 bar which gives about 27 fills a 3 litre 232 bar will only give you about 6 fills. but if in 300 bar will be about 14 or so I think you can get a 3 litre 232 for about £89.00 and a 7 litre 232 for about £119.00 Diving cylinders are normally supplied with a Din fitting valve so you will need to buy the hose. I would recommend that unless you are familiar with compressed air equipment it would be better to purchase from your gunshop and ensure that you are receiving the correct fittings for the cylinder. Under law cylinders are supplied empty and your gunshop or diving shop will fill it for you if collected. A charged cylinder cannot be posted or sent by courier. Air clinders are very useful but must be treated with respect and common sense. Bear in mind that a fully opened 3 litre 234 bar cylinder will deliver air at a pressure of 3440 pound per square inch. FM Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Browning Posted May 11, 2004 Report Share Posted May 11, 2004 Thanks Mike, The £120 was for 232bar cylinder without valve & hose (I already have those). I used to do a lot of diving so I'm familier with compressed air and regulations etc. When I bought the Falcon I had the valve and hose chucked in as part of the deal, and I've been filling my Falcon from one of my mates diving cylinders. But he's recently given up and sold everything off (15L tanks were too big for me to buy). I'll try the website that you suggested (www.divingdirectshop.co.uk) and see if I can get my hands on a 7L cylinder. Cheers, Browning Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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