Important Q's

[HEAD OR NOTHING]

Hi been shooting 4 a yar now had plenty of quarry etc etc

 

but got a couple of q's

 

1) can u use a bipod for springer shooting if u useit all the time ?

 

2) is my .177 BSA Comet defientely gd enough for hunting & and wat maximum range ?

 

3) wat is the best pellet?

[codling99]

yes a bipod wouldnt hurt on a springer

aslong as as it s around 12 ft lb would be fine for most vermin

pellet choice is personal,but i would choose a heavy ish pellet with a .177 personally,maybe bisley magnums.

[laf]

i was once told that a bi-pod on a sprinnger would affect the accuracy as i was thinking about putting one on my aatx200

[bob300w]

I don't think that a bi-pod would stay on a springer I can't even keep a collar on mine, she keeps shaking it off!

[Axe]

Bi-pods can be used on springers to effect but your much better off trying to find something softer to use as a rest. Springers will shoot diffeently prone, standing , kneeling, its all down to the mechanics of the gun.

 

Distance wise, the rule of thumb is as far as you can consistently hit a 2 pence coin sized target. Pace out a range and place some paper targets out. On a legal limit gun you should be able to reach 30/35 yards consistently.

[berettaman1]

Now Now, ... who,s taking the *****...Now???..... a comet is no good at all to take anything but a sparrow.. or a starling out at point blanc range!!!.... Be carefull here in your replies...... its probally a reporter on the local paper trying to make himself, look good.!!!

Edited April 10, 2008 by Axe

[Axe]

Theres really no need to get paranoid especially when the advice given is sound.

[HEAD OR NOTHING]

thanks for help just scared about over-penetreation (using bisley pest controls, that okay ?)

 

also how much does it take to knock a scope off zero becasue when im stalking scared as i crawl im knocking it further and further off ?

[Axe]

You need to take a bit more time wording your questions better. Are you asking that your worried your knocking it off zero? I can only conclude that you are missing shots. If you are, you need to stop shooting at live targets until you are confidently grouping consistently.

 

Otherwise, the scope will take light knocks without being affected, remember, it has to put up with the forces the springer throws at it. But if the scope takes a heavy knock, you should check your zero on a paper target before using it again on live quarry.

[loopy bunny blaster]

Now Now, ... who,s taking the *****...Now???..... a comet is no good at all to take anything but a sparrow.. or a starling out at point blanc range!!!.... Be carefull here in your replies...... its probally a reporter on the local paper trying to make himself, look good.!!!

 

 

isn't a comet just a supersport in a synthetic stock.

[soreshoulder]

i think you may be thinking of a meteor. comet should be fine power wise, the pellets i use are jsb exacts , acupell, and aa field.