Long Shot

[philpot 5,020]

About 7pm last night I popped over to one of my perms, nothing around so just out of interest I shot at a small white stone using the Impact fac at a lasered range of 71mts. The shot fell just short so gave it 2 mildots and the stone went off to the next county.

 

A little while later I saw a rabbit, 83 mts but did not take the shot as I have not done enough testing at longer ranges and didn't wish to hit the animal without being pretty sure of a kill so I spooked the rabbit and shot at another stone close to where the rabbit was 3 mildots and just over the top by perhaps an inch.

 

The point of this is that on these early longer range test shots, the pellet flight seems very flat with not so much difference between hold over placings. I know this is no real test but more of an indication as to what these fac guns are able to do. Now the winds are easing off a little I am really looking forward to spending some time at longer range testing. Oh yes, I should say this was on a slight downward slope but I don't think that would have much bearing on the shot as it wasn't a steep slope.

 

Interesting to me anyway.

 

Phil

Edited April 4, 2017 by philpot

[just-A-snap 1,269]

"Interesting to me anyway"

 

Then that is all that matters Phil, is that not? it was also interesting for me and I am sure for others.

All the best to you and yours

[si brown 8,486]

I'd of given me left bolock for an fac air on Sunday...

there was a little bit of wind and I was stretching the range!

It wasn't a problem with the 95 till I set it to the right power!!! It makes a big difference

Think I'm gonna start the ball rolling on Friday!

Atb si

[bigmac 97kt 13,806]

I'd of given me left bolock for an fac air on Sunday...

there was a little bit of wind and I was stretching the range!

It wasn't a problem with the 95 till I set it to the right power!!! It makes a big difference

Think I'm gonna start the ball rolling on Friday!

Atb si

EVERY FECKER IS GOING FAC

 

IV BEEN TO MUCH OF A BAD LAD IN THE PAST

 

SO ILL HAVE TO STAY A SUB 12 MAN

 

OR AM I

 

:thumbs:

[just-A-snap 1,269]

 

I'd of given me left bolock for an fac air on Sunday...

there was a little bit of wind and I was stretching the range!

It wasn't a problem with the 95 till I set it to the right power!!! It makes a big difference

Think I'm gonna start the ball rolling on Friday!

Atb si

EVERY FECKER IS GOING FAC

 

IV BEEN TO MUCH OF A BAD LAD IN THE PAST

 

SO ILL HAVE TO STAY A SUB 12 MAN

 

OR AM I

 

:thumbs:

 

So have I mac. Try the most they can say is are you Extracting The Urine? Oh and you have Air Rifles MMMMMMMMMM

 

All the very best to you and yours mate

[philpot 5,020]

Get that paperwork filled in Si, I love the fac aspect so much mate.

 

 

Jimmy, you could make an enquiry with the firearms officer and have a chat, what do you have to lose mate and you might be surprised and it depends if they are interested in stuff a long time ago.

 

Worth an ask in my opinion.

 

Phil

[j j m 6,555]

lots of my mate use fac,ive always used sub 12lb never had the need for fac but eache to there own

[mark williams 7,558]

Ditto to Phil, Mac.

 

Also a ditto to Jeff , fac air is not required if you know your set up and have decent field craft, ( just my humble opinion).

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

" Only agreeing like "

 

atb Mark

[David.evans 5,323]

If you've been out of trouble for more than 5 years , and have not spent more than 3 months in jail at any one time

Get it filled in big fella

[villaman 9,983]

Very interesting Phil ,Is that at 30 ft /lbs ?

[philpot 5,020]

No Mitch, that was my 45fpe.