some tips on certain things

[Col_c 0]

hi guys, first of all.. ive not yet got an air rifle but im looking into it (to be honest im looking into all aspects of hunting)

 

but before i spend the money on one i would like to know a few things if you wouldnt mind

 

1) im 21(on this coming thursday that is..=D), ive never shot before, other than messing around in the garden with my dads mates airrifle shooting random tins etc.... what would i need to do to be able to get permission ..

 

2) due to the fact that my aim wont be good for a while, would it hinder me getting any permission.. or should i find out anyone in my area if they can take me along so i can get practice (im joining the TA, infantry.. so rifle practice is going to come quicker than a non TA type person i guess...)

 

3) what other gear (clothes, tools, err.. any items) would i need to start out (not rifle, i been told off a friend what to get for a first gun so just other things)

 

oh, if it matters im gonna be shooting for rabbits/pidgeons/any other thing that annoys people

 

 

sorry if non of that makes sence im exhausted today

 

 

thankyou very much in advance

[RustyG 0]

permission is the hardest part mate, n age is against you, all i can say is dont give up, keep trying all your local farms/golf clubs/cricket clubs etc, there are plenty of permission letters on here, when it comes to kit, a decent knife, some camo, either real tree or DPM which is a lot cheaper! a water bottle and a bag to put it all in, there is no point spendin a fortune on kit, only to get bored of hunting 6 months down the line! oh yeah, finaly practice practice practice, shootin at targets is boring, but you need to practice alot to get the confidence that your pellet is going to hit exactly where you aim it!

 

Good luck

Rusty G

Edited June 29, 2009 by RustyG

[Col_c 0]

permission is the hardest part mate, n age is against you, all i can say is dont give up, keep trying all your local farms/golf clubs/cricket clubs etc, there are plenty of permission letters on here, when it comes to kit, a decent knife, some camo, either real tree or DPM which is a lot cheaper! a water bottle and a bag to put it all in, there is no point spendin a fortune on kit, only to get bored of hunting 6 months down the line! oh yeah, finaly practice practice practice, shootin at targets is boring, but you need to practice alot to get the confidence that your pellet is going to hit exactly where you aim it!

 

Good luck

Rusty G

 

awsome thankyou so much for giving me a bit of light.. yea i figured age was against me but am used to it... i am in partnership with me dads business and he wont let me take on my own jobs (cermaic tiling and plastering) yet cos he knows .. even tho im more than capable enough. people just dont like "them younguns" ... thx again Rusty G

[Ron Weasley 83]

hi guys, first of all.. ive not yet got an air rifle but im looking into it (to be honest im looking into all aspects of hunting)

 

but before i spend the money on one i would like to know a few things if you wouldnt mind

 

1) im 21(on this coming thursday that is..=D), ive never shot before, other than messing around in the garden with my dads mates airrifle shooting random tins etc.... what would i need to do to be able to get permission ..

 

2) due to the fact that my aim wont be good for a while, would it hinder me getting any permission.. or should i find out anyone in my area if they can take me along so i can get practice (im joining the TA, infantry.. so rifle practice is going to come quicker than a non TA type person i guess...)

 

3) what other gear (clothes, tools, err.. any items) would i need to start out (not rifle, i been told off a friend what to get for a first gun so just other things)

 

oh, if it matters im gonna be shooting for rabbits/pidgeons/any other thing that annoys people

 

 

sorry if non of that makes sence im exhausted today

 

 

thankyou very much in advance

 

Before you even consider shooting at any live animal or bird, you must be confident that you can hit exactly where you aim. Go ahead and buy yourself a rifle, and practice everyday shooting at targets, at varying ranges, until you're confiedent you can hit a target the size of a 20 pence piece, every time.

 

Only once you can do that does the rest of your post become relevant.

Cheers.

Ron.

[Col_c 0]

thats what i figured and thats what i planned on doing dont worry about that.. wouldnt want to be shooting an animal to not kill it .. if that makes any sence