rogue male 8 Posted July 15, 2012 Report Share Posted July 15, 2012 I was gifted an "old" air rifle from friends of my parents today. I must admit i was expecting an old springer on its last legs but to my very great surprise it turned out to be a little gem. I use an AirArms S400 for my pestie work so when i was handed a Daystate PH6 i was over the moon. Never seen one before but its a unique looking rifle oozing character. Colt type 6 shot wheel fixed magazine, winchester style side loading plate, solid cnc machined breechblock, brass swan neck bolt, beech stock, Simmons 6-18x40 scope.........I could go on. Going to strip it down for a good clean tomorrow and then off to the Gunroom in Ivybridge for a service/seal change. Been reading up on them this evening and the only real gripe seems to be the loading of the magazine but its got to be easier than the AirArms S400. Was thinking of trading in my 400 for a 410/510 but will keep it now as a back up. Happy days Quote Link to post
Sjt657 191 Posted July 15, 2012 Report Share Posted July 15, 2012 You lucky bugger Quote Link to post
secretagentmole 1,701 Posted July 15, 2012 Report Share Posted July 15, 2012 Seconded, lucky lucky lucky.... Quote Link to post
hyperion 122 Posted July 15, 2012 Report Share Posted July 15, 2012 Absolute classic gun! Quote Link to post
Elliott 436 Posted July 15, 2012 Report Share Posted July 15, 2012 Get some pics up, well done mate Quote Link to post
Pelletpower 203 Posted July 16, 2012 Report Share Posted July 16, 2012 I wish someone would 'gift' me a air rifle !! Nice one buddy! Looking forward to seeing some pics Quote Link to post
rogue male 8 Posted July 16, 2012 Author Report Share Posted July 16, 2012 Have tried to get a picture up but keep getting told that the file is too big? How do i get it smaller so it'll be accepted? Quote Link to post
rogue male 8 Posted September 6, 2012 Author Report Share Posted September 6, 2012 Well the PH6 is now back from Daystate after having a full service. Whilst the action was away i stripped down the stock, stained and oiled it. Not a bad job if i do say so myself. Had a few snags with the scope that came with the rifle so traded it in for a Hawke. Took it up one of my permissions to get it zero'd in. Just finished doing this when a squirrel caught my eye. 28m up a tree, first shot in anger = first blood to the PH6. Happy Days. Ratting over the winter is going to be a pleasure with this rifle. Quote Link to post
secretagentmole 1,701 Posted September 6, 2012 Report Share Posted September 6, 2012 Nice going! Nice sized squizzer too! Quote Link to post
rogue male 8 Posted September 6, 2012 Author Report Share Posted September 6, 2012 Thanks Moley. The rats are big aswell!! Quote Link to post
Stuart1985 256 Posted September 6, 2012 Report Share Posted September 6, 2012 What a cracking gift good shooting Quote Link to post
fry 209 Posted September 6, 2012 Report Share Posted September 6, 2012 what a great freebee lush Quote Link to post
bigmac 97kt 13,767 Posted September 7, 2012 Report Share Posted September 7, 2012 you luky b**********d Quote Link to post
MuddyPaws! 27 Posted September 10, 2012 Report Share Posted September 10, 2012 Nice looking gun. Stock looks boss mate well done. Quote Link to post
stealthy1 3,964 Posted September 10, 2012 Report Share Posted September 10, 2012 Have they got anything else they dont want 1 Quote Link to post
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