Thread: Air rifle

Thanks guys for all your info.
Am wanting to shoot some pest birds in a shed on a farm at a range of no more than say 50 meters and maybe some bunnies and or possums.
I do have a .22 Ruger for bunnies etc but wont always have it with me.
ULTIMITSU If I started using an Air Rifle in my back yard then I would be in some deep trouble with the boss lady at home AND of course the boys in Blue.

Originally Posted by ZQLewis

I nail a few possums about the place with a 22cal multi pump.
Benjamin 392 factory rated to about 12ftlb but tuned to 20ftlb. Possums in trees fall down with 6 pumps out of a possible 14.
For research on individual rifles and types of power plant spend some time here.
https://www.pyramydair.com/blog/
NB multi pumps are fun in that you can shoot very quietly at say 5 mtr with kids on 2 pumps or step it up on fur.
Biggest problem is bullet drop so you need to pick a power level and shoot at intervals out to ????30mtr.
Z

Originally Posted by Paua Pete

Thanks guys for all your info.
Am wanting to shoot some pest birds in a shed on a farm at a range of no more than say 50 meters and maybe some bunnies and or possums.
I do have a .22 Ruger for bunnies etc but wont always have it with me.
ULTIMITSU If I started using an Air Rifle in my back yard then I would be in some deep trouble with the boss lady at home AND of course the boys in Blue.

A multi pump is great for that job. I bought a Canon 737 from Youngs for birds in sheds. I have it sighted in on three pumps.

Originally Posted by Paua Pete

Thanks guys for all your info.
Am wanting to shoot some pest birds in a shed on a farm at a range of no more than say 50 meters and maybe some bunnies and or possums.
I do have a .22 Ruger for bunnies etc but wont always have it with me.
ULTIMITSU If I started using an Air Rifle in my back yard then I would be in some deep trouble with the boss lady at home AND of course the boys in Blue.

tell ya what pete. upon supplying i.d which i will scan i will lend you the ruger air rifle to use, you break it you bought it though.

Originally Posted by Paua Pete

Thanks guys for all your info.
Am wanting to shoot some pest birds in a shed on a farm at a range of no more than say 50 meters and maybe some bunnies and or possums.
I do have a .22 Ruger for bunnies etc but wont always have it with me.
ULTIMITSU If I started using an Air Rifle in my back yard then I would be in some deep trouble with the boss lady at home AND of course the boys in Blue.

Technically within the law you can safely shoot in your backyard with an air rifle (with an appropriate backstop). Logically too. But these days i just dont because all you need is an ignorant / and or rifle hating neighbour and sadly you have trouble.

Gotta say Ultamitsu you know your stuff. I was of the oldbreed NHAGC club at greenheith. Got to shoot with Sean Sweeny and some of the best across the country over those 7 years.

If it were me looking for a one off birdy gun i would be settling for 30m top range. Hw30s .177cal and a fixed 6x scope. Thats to shoot quite a lot. If its just a occational bird killer then i would go a cometa fenix.
Just my 2c but i'd stay clear of .22 as these carry the enertia a hell of a long way further than .177. Keeping the gun lightly powered should make your scopes last longer too.

First up hope all are well and keeping safe in this trying time.
Just a quick thank you to those that gave constructive help with this and those that offered to lend me an air rifle.
Thanks Mintie for your help as well was much appreciated.
I ended up borrowing a Crossman .177 and seems to do the job nicely.
I also have a CO2 powered one as well have yet to try that.

Once again everyone stay safe while in lock down.