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ZeDefender



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I have Nikko fixed and it's always been reliable. I used to have a Tasco zoom but after a few years it got "wobbly"... Tell someone you love them today because life is short.
But shout it at them in German because life is also terrifying and confusing...
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jst



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ken wrote:
Airarms S410 under a FAC full moderator a proper ratter Mr. Green

Thats a nice looking good for a pcp, will do some more digging on it.

Daystate are looking favourite currently though

Cakey wrote:
Daystate wolverine .3 cal


the .3 would give me concern on pellet choice but rifle looks interesting. Cheers

James
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Post #248910 4th Jul 2013 7:46am
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ken



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Daystate are good

on the flip side a fab 12ftlb is a Phoenix Fast Fire 10 takedown Thumbs Up
Post #248913 4th Jul 2013 7:55am
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jst



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Daystate is looking favourite currently, so much so one is on order, .22 40ft lbs.

Scope wise, MTC, as Dave has helped with a looking good but i have a good price on http://www.europe-nikon.com/en_GB/product/...-2-5-10x50Nikon 2.5-10x50

having gone through the thought process of liking the idea of adju scopes and BDC reticles i am now more inclined to go back to basics on the scope front! Cheers

James
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Post #255956 3rd Aug 2013 2:52pm
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ZeDefender



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jst wrote:
i am now more inclined to go back to basics on the scope front!

Thumbs Up Wink Tell someone you love them today because life is short.
But shout it at them in German because life is also terrifying and confusing...
Post #255971 3rd Aug 2013 4:44pm
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ickle



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well I've just googled some of those guns - b#gger me things have rolled on since my BSA Airsporter!!!

Keith
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jst



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ickle wrote:
well I've just googled some of those guns - b#gger me things have rolled on since my BSA Airsporter!!!

Keith


thats what i thought, i have a patriot, theoben classic and BSA Superstar and all the ones on here are a touch more involved! Cheers

James
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Post #256009 3rd Aug 2013 7:32pm
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ZeDefender



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The pneumatics are impressive but only a break action does it for me - I'm getting old and need the rest between shots Embarassed Tell someone you love them today because life is short.
But shout it at them in German because life is also terrifying and confusing...
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Pickles



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ickle wrote:
well I've just googled some of those guns - b#gger me things have rolled on since my BSA Airsporter!!!

Keith

Nothing wrong with a BSA Airsporter......22 Calibre of course.....but a REAL classic.
Cheers, Pickles.
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Caterham



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jst wrote:
i have a theoben classic Break Barrel @ 12ftlbs



this it the type of thing I'm thinking about getting. am I right to think <12 ftibs you need nothing more than to be 18+ to purchase?
Post #820647 22nd Mar 2020 3:24pm
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windy81



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yes, check out the BSA R10. beatiful gun to use and air tank gives you tons of shots before a refill
Post #820668 22nd Mar 2020 5:07pm
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lohr500



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+1 for the BSA R10 if you want to go down the PCP route.

More expensive to get started than a break barrel or side lever spring/gas strut air rifle as you need to buy either a high pressure stirrup pump or a diving air cylinder and adaptor.

But once you have the recharging kit, you will never want to go back to a break action type rifle!!

And most PCP rifles take a magazine so you can plink away for 8 or 10 shots before having to reload.
Post #820678 22nd Mar 2020 5:57pm
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Chopperone



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As an RFD & Shooting ground owner l see & use a variety of Fac / standard air rifles.
The Rapid 7 is the equivalent of a Defender whereas other makes such as FX /Daystate are the Ferrari/Porsche of the airgun world.
Personally l have a Rapid ( heavy,noisy but does what it says on the tin) & l also run an FX.
I like both but the FX is my go to air rifle.
You just need to remember that a 30ft/lb air goes straight through Squirrels etc at 30/40yards.

Every Fac holder should have an Fac air rifle on his ticket as they are so useful for vermin control
Guy May your life be like toilet paper ; long & useful.
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Pilgrimmick



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RED-DOT wrote:
Be careful when you apply for your variation as you say your Rimmy is "too much", your FLO may deem the land to be unsafe? Up here the chances of having a RF & a FAC PCP on ticket are slim... maybe it is my location but the same Government that declined me having two .22.250's are queing up to give Syrian cannibals anything they want??


I know what you mean, I have two 22LR and two 7.62/308. Got both when it was Northern constabulary, Since Police Scotland came into force they have tried to restrict ammo holdings and made life as difficult as possible. 80" 1948
Lightweight V8
Bowler Tomcat
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90 300tdi
(Santana PS10 pick up)
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ZeDefender



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Am I allowed to show a photo of an air rifle on this site? Tell someone you love them today because life is short.
But shout it at them in German because life is also terrifying and confusing...
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