Barfy Posted 23 March, 2009 Share Posted 23 March, 2009 Having just acquired an air rifle (at the expense of buying the mrs a load of new clothes) I'm looking to reduce the huge number of pigeons and rabbits that reside in the fields around me (and getting a nice supply of free meat). Apart from the obvious (getting the landowners permission and not using the gun within 50ft of a public highway) are there any other rules/laws that I should bear in mind? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thesaint sfc Posted 23 March, 2009 Share Posted 23 March, 2009 Wow. More signs of the recession. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EastleighSoulBoy Posted 23 March, 2009 Share Posted 23 March, 2009 If the pellet does not leave the rifle when you pull the trigger do not look down the barrel from the end at which the pellet should exit the gun. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1576 Posted 23 March, 2009 Share Posted 23 March, 2009 Stick some playing cards to a board and practise for when the fair comes to town. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barfy Posted 23 March, 2009 Author Share Posted 23 March, 2009 If the pellet does not leave the rifle when you pull the trigger do not look down the barrel from the end at which the pellet should exit the gun. Do you speak from experience here? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arizona Posted 23 March, 2009 Share Posted 23 March, 2009 Air rifles are fine against pigeons, rats and rabbits but less effective if you have an ant problem. HTH. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barfy Posted 23 March, 2009 Author Share Posted 23 March, 2009 Air rifles are fine against pigeons, rats and rabbits but less effective if you have an ant problem. HTH. What do you reckon to using it to take down some wasps though? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wiltshire Saint Posted 23 March, 2009 Share Posted 23 March, 2009 I thought this was a thread about banning WSS, Stanley and St George. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arizona Posted 23 March, 2009 Share Posted 23 March, 2009 What do you reckon to using it to take down some wasps though? You'd need to be a sh*t-hot shot to get it. I'd advise a can of deodourant and a lighter for airborn foes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hamster Posted 23 March, 2009 Share Posted 23 March, 2009 Stick some playing cards to a board and practise for when the fair comes to town. Don't forget to bend the barrel ever so slightly too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dog Posted 25 March, 2009 Share Posted 25 March, 2009 Having just acquired an air rifle (at the expense of buying the mrs a load of new clothes) I'm looking to reduce the huge number of pigeons and rabbits that reside in the fields around me (and getting a nice supply of free meat). Apart from the obvious (getting the landowners permission and not using the gun within 50ft of a public highway) are there any other rules/laws that I should bear in mind? If shooting pigeons, always go for a head shot, as a pellet will not penetrate a pigeons breast do to the thickness of feathers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thesaint sfc Posted 25 March, 2009 Share Posted 25 March, 2009 Buy a magnum, then you can shoot pigeons in their breasts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
team-saint Posted 25 March, 2009 Share Posted 25 March, 2009 don't shoot anything Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pilsburydoughboy Posted 25 March, 2009 Share Posted 25 March, 2009 Is it a cheap gas powered chinese import? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Al de Man Posted 25 March, 2009 Share Posted 25 March, 2009 If shooting pigeons, always go for a head shot, as a pellet will not penetrate a pigeons breast do to the thickness of feathers. Don't you choose between .177 and .22 based on whether you're target is covered in feathers or fur respectively? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ponty Posted 25 March, 2009 Share Posted 25 March, 2009 Pellet choice is based on fur and feathers, I know that much. Flathead pellets for fur and rounded for birds. Forget pointed pellets, unless you're aiming at paper targets, they'll go straight through most small animals if you're using a decent weapon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arizona Posted 25 March, 2009 Share Posted 25 March, 2009 Pellet choice is based on fur and feathers, I know that much. Flathead pellets for fur and rounded for birds. Forget pointed pellets, unless you're aiming at paper targets, they'll go straight through most small animals if you're using a decent weapon. What about depleted uranium shells? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ponty Posted 25 March, 2009 Share Posted 25 March, 2009 What about depleted uranium shells? Good for bigger game like rabbits and Challenger tanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hamster Posted 25 March, 2009 Share Posted 25 March, 2009 If shooting pigeons, always go for a head shot, as a pellet will not penetrate a pigeons breast do to the thickness of feathers. Not if you pluck it first. hth Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EastleighSoulBoy Posted 26 March, 2009 Share Posted 26 March, 2009 Do you speak from experience here? Eye see what you did there! No. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dog Posted 26 March, 2009 Share Posted 26 March, 2009 If I'm shooting 50-200 pigeons I use a shotgun. Airguns are garden guns for pigeons and jackdaws. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barfy Posted 26 March, 2009 Author Share Posted 26 March, 2009 Is it a cheap gas powered chinese import? No, it's of good solid German construction (Weihrauch HW90K). The first thing I found out when starting to look into which one to buy was to avoid the Chinese imports... If I'm shooting 50-200 pigeons I use a shotgun. Airguns are garden guns for pigeons and jackdaws. I can probably only manage to eat 10-20 pigeons a month, so the shotgun might be a bit OTT for my needs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jawillwill Posted 26 March, 2009 Share Posted 26 March, 2009 Having just acquired an air rifle (at the expense of buying the mrs a load of new clothes) I'm looking to reduce the huge number of pigeons and rabbits that reside in the fields around me (and getting a nice supply of free meat). Apart from the obvious (getting the landowners permission and not using the gun within 50ft of a public highway) are there any other rules/laws that I should bear in mind? Barfy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jillyanne Posted 26 March, 2009 Share Posted 26 March, 2009 Lol! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barfy Posted 26 March, 2009 Author Share Posted 26 March, 2009 Barfy If only I had boots that cool I'd feel more comfortable sat out on the porch taking pot shots at passing cars. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dog Posted 28 March, 2009 Share Posted 28 March, 2009 This week I have shot 170 pigeons. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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