Bernard Anderson

You don't live in Cheshire do you? the same thing keeps happening in my garden too!! it must be an epidemic! ...... and i think Magpies can catch it too!

hmm about a half inch to three quarts an inch from 13-15 yards out to 60 yard...with the right pellet in, yu dont need the extra from a .22 lol. suttlety prevails bare in mind though, as you get used to stuff, a heavey pellet carries a lot further..and holds a bit better (in fac turms..). I would worry about how a little .177 would behave with 30+ft/lb of power behind it.... but i'm now of the firm opinion that its the best calibre for sub 12.

go .20 best of both worlds I was thinking that! but if thats the case why do so few companys produce a .20?? I'm searching guntrader as we speak for a .20 to play with.

yes mate i did.... i figure if im ever going to up a air rifle to fac it would be a 177.... looking at chairgun, i think the flatter trajectory of a 177 far out weighs any extra 'stopping power' you get from 22. i knew i prefered 177 for a reason

Hi chaps, After some very helpful PMs from donnyc i got the gun working at a consistant 25 ft/lb. i was able to hit targets at around 70yrds but looking at chairgun (great bit of kit i had no idea about!) and then shooting targets at closer ranges, i think the trajectory was more like an artillery shell than a rifle round!! and i could probably do the same with a sub 12 if i'm going to use 16inches of holdover! so i've decided to get her into the gunsmiths and get it down to sub 12 and sell her on, a couple of things shocked me during this process.... the main one being how easy it was to

Hi guys, can i just say from the start that i am an FAC holder and don't require any legal advice (i've spoke to my local Firearms dept) just some advice from someone with experience in such matters... I've just aquired a highly customised Rapid 7 in 22. I've got a feeling the previous owner has played with the power as in the slip was what looks like a kit (various springs, o rings and what looks like a valve stem) to increase the power. I don't want to fire the gun through a chrono just yet as i've no idea if its been put back together correctly. Basically my question is this...

I've had a Ultra .177 for about 18 months and use it a lot for hunting. it's zeroed at 30yrds and I only need hold under if quarry comes really close, but in those circumstances i tilt the gun and aim down the barrel anyway. I've tried pretty much every pellet through it and the trusty Air Arms feild work best for mine. I hope you don't mind me offering this opinion pal (and it is just my humble opinion) ...... it would appear from your post that you intend to use her for target shooting?? Don't get me wrong... i love my Ultra to death and we've been on many many excellent hunts toge

john, simon. that could well be the issue! its set to full mag (as you do) and to be fair i don't really need to count a rabbits eyelashes before i pop it. I'm certain this will resolve the issue now i think about it! I knew we'd suss it with all the experience there is on here ... I'll try it tonight and report back. i can live with shuffeling my cheek on the stock if i don't need to mess around taking it off again to focus. thanks chaps!! :thumbs: rob, i'm looking to pick it up at weekend. can't wait! thanks for the feedback pal.

I adore my BSA ultra .177! it has a central cocking system that would work either way and is avalible with l/h stocks

Thanks Si! Sold! If you lads rate it its good enough for me! are you on commision?

I've just looked at the NS50 and ns200 (cheers rob) they look perfect for me! however with 200quid difference between the two models do i really need the better modle for rats and rabbits with an air rifle??

Thanks for that Simon, great advice. i have tried all of the above but it just doesn't help. on this particular set-up i can't find that sweet spot as kneeling, prone or standing all seem to need a different stance/grip.... i think i just have to admit this is not a good gun for me and concentrate on using it on a bi-pod at which it is perfect. Re focus: i thought it would be as easy as setting it to my zeroed range, but its not, anything even a yard in front or behind my 40yrd set point is completly blurred! which is when i have to start adjusting. utter nightmare! as i say i agree

Rob, every other scope i own was set once and and pretty much left alone, as you say there clear at almost all ranges.... its just this bloody 'fancy' one!!! pain in the ass! I've read alot about the hawke panaroma, does it like the huntsman? don't suppose you have a picture? as thats my next combo i think.

Cheers Ghillies! thats helpful buddy, helps me know what to look and ask for when i'm in the shops. the camera gear option sounds like a good idea for me. I have a huge 10million power torch, i was looking for something to attach to the gun, but may not need to with NV. thanks again B

Cheers Daz, that makes sense. there is a focus nob on the left and thats where the problem lies.. adjusting with prey in my site is nigh on impossible. Are those types of scope more suited to target shooting as appose to hunting? i figured the stock wasn't suited to me, thankyou for confirming. I think this babys going to have to stays as a static tool...... oh well i'll just have to buy a huntsman!