Is everybody OK in these crazy times?
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Is everybody OK in these crazy times?
It’s very quiet out there in airgun land
Is anything happening ?
Is anything happening ?
- Andrew T
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Re: Is everybody OK in these crazy times?
Hi Lewis,
The air guns have become safe queens, can't use em due to lockdown.
Although the new craze is gel blasters, particularly where you are, I started collecting them, so much fun and you can sometimes use them in your own backyard.
I know it's second rate next to our air guns but at least we can get some sort of trigger time from home.
Some of them are exact replicas like a SCAR and fitted with real metal EoTech sights the kids feel like they're shooting one of their favourite gaming guns, it's quite addictive.
They are from airsoft manufacturers that make em for the Aussie market using the gel ammo, full metal electric powered but now they are bringing in CO2 powered which I think will the nail in the coffin for them, too much realism with full auto replica pistols etc.
But you and I both know from all our experience over the years it will be short lived as this nanny country will surely ban them sooner or later, all it will take is some idiot using plastic BB's in them and then that'll be it.
The air guns have become safe queens, can't use em due to lockdown.
Although the new craze is gel blasters, particularly where you are, I started collecting them, so much fun and you can sometimes use them in your own backyard.
I know it's second rate next to our air guns but at least we can get some sort of trigger time from home.
Some of them are exact replicas like a SCAR and fitted with real metal EoTech sights the kids feel like they're shooting one of their favourite gaming guns, it's quite addictive.
They are from airsoft manufacturers that make em for the Aussie market using the gel ammo, full metal electric powered but now they are bringing in CO2 powered which I think will the nail in the coffin for them, too much realism with full auto replica pistols etc.
But you and I both know from all our experience over the years it will be short lived as this nanny country will surely ban them sooner or later, all it will take is some idiot using plastic BB's in them and then that'll be it.
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Re: Is everybody OK in these crazy times?
Well, I’m in the throes of entering the air rifle market as soon as the lockdown ends.LWR58 wrote:It’s very quiet out there in airgun land
Is anything happening ?
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Re: Is everybody OK in these crazy times?
Any one interested ? I have a Feimwerkbau 600. Private contact for details.
Cheers,
Trevor.
Cheers,
Trevor.
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Re: Is everybody OK in these crazy times?
Hi AndrewAndrew T wrote: ↑Fri Sep 25, 2020 9:52 am Hi Lewis,
The air guns have become safe queens, can't use em due to lockdown.
Although the new craze is gel blasters, particularly where you are, I started collecting them, so much fun and you can sometimes use them in your own backyard.
I know it's second rate next to our air guns but at least we can get some sort of trigger time from home.
Some of them are exact replicas like a SCAR and fitted with real metal EoTech sights the kids feel like they're shooting one of their favourite gaming guns, it's quite addictive.
They are from airsoft manufacturers that make em for the Aussie market using the gel ammo, full metal electric powered but now they are bringing in CO2 powered which I think will the nail in the coffin for them, too much realism with full auto replica pistols etc.
But you and I both know from all our experience over the years it will be short lived as this nanny country will surely ban them sooner or later, all it will take is some idiot using plastic BB's in them and then that'll be it.
Good to hear from you again
Angus went through the gel blaster phase but is now back with airguns again
I see they arrested some imbeciles with gel blasters shooting at people at Werribee I think
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Re: Is everybody OK in these crazy times?
Excellent!kickinback wrote: ↑Fri Sep 25, 2020 1:04 pmWell, I’m in the throes of entering the air rifle market as soon as the lockdown ends.LWR58 wrote:It’s very quiet out there in airgun land
Is anything happening ?
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- Andrew T
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Re: Is everybody OK in these crazy times?
I spoke too soon, the idiots are already ruining it for us, in Vic these are illegal to own as they come under the replica category which I'm licensed for but we are trying to legalize them, no chance in hell with incidents like this.
Hey Lewis,
I remember you sometimes used to travel to Melb, if ever you do again, you gotta look me up and visit, even if it's a short lunch out somewhere, of course when all this is over, prob next year sometime if you have plans that is.
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Re: Is everybody OK in these crazy times?
I recent times we have had an infestation of Indian Mynahs. 20 or 30 at at time end up in our back garden.
I put a scope on one of my lower power springers and got it sighted in last time I was out at the farm. Time for a cull.
It was not to be.
While setting up I was watching their behaviour to work out where I could conceal myself and still get a clear corridor and have a safe background. They were concentrated around the wife's rose garden, climbing on the rose stems.
The buggers were eating the aphids. So they got a reprieve because they were helping...
I put a scope on one of my lower power springers and got it sighted in last time I was out at the farm. Time for a cull.
It was not to be.
While setting up I was watching their behaviour to work out where I could conceal myself and still get a clear corridor and have a safe background. They were concentrated around the wife's rose garden, climbing on the rose stems.
The buggers were eating the aphids. So they got a reprieve because they were helping...
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Re: Is everybody OK in these crazy times?
Andrew T wrote: ↑Sat Sep 26, 2020 7:41 am
I spoke too soon, the idiots are already ruining it for us, in Vic these are illegal to own as they come under the replica category which I'm licensed for but we are trying to legalize them, no chance in hell with incidents like this.
Hey Lewis,
I remember you sometimes used to travel to Melb, if ever you do again, you gotta look me up and visit, even if it's a short lunch out somewhere, of course when all this is over, prob next year sometime if you have plans that is.
I’d love to catch up next time I’m down there Andrew
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Re: Is everybody OK in these crazy times?
Not much shooting going on here either but our ssaa range is now open via booking a particular timeslot so might go and have a shot next weekend.
What shop are you working at now Lewis? I need to get some 20 cal pellets for my Marksman
Cheers
James
What shop are you working at now Lewis? I need to get some 20 cal pellets for my Marksman
Cheers
James
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Re: Is everybody OK in these crazy times?
Hi James
I’m at Queensland Gun Exchange
My workshop is there.
Thanks
Lewis
I’m at Queensland Gun Exchange
My workshop is there.
Thanks
Lewis
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Re: Is everybody OK in these crazy times?
You can spray aphids. Shoot the bloody mynahsRabbitz wrote:I recent times we have had an infestation of Indian Mynahs. 20 or 30 at at time end up in our back garden.
I put a scope on one of my lower power springers and got it sighted in last time I was out at the farm. Time for a cull.
It was not to be.
While setting up I was watching their behaviour to work out where I could conceal myself and still get a clear corridor and have a safe background. They were concentrated around the wife's rose garden, climbing on the rose stems.
The buggers were eating the aphids. So they got a reprieve because they were helping...
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Re: Is everybody OK in these crazy times?
Hi Lewis,
Things down here in South Oz have been a bit crazy over the last few months the Covid thing has really messed the place up and we went to ground for quite sometime.
I pity the Victorians in their dilemma,but it may be easing a little now.
We have been lucky here as the lock down was no where near the plight over the border.
Fortunately things are again active in our pest control biz so the ol' AG,s are getting some good work. I was getting very bored.
Incidentally I need to have a chat with you about an AG service and other things.
Is it ok to contact you at your Gun exchange address as I have changed phones and lost all my records including your phone number.
Regards,
Ray.
Things down here in South Oz have been a bit crazy over the last few months the Covid thing has really messed the place up and we went to ground for quite sometime.
I pity the Victorians in their dilemma,but it may be easing a little now.
We have been lucky here as the lock down was no where near the plight over the border.
Fortunately things are again active in our pest control biz so the ol' AG,s are getting some good work. I was getting very bored.
Incidentally I need to have a chat with you about an AG service and other things.
Is it ok to contact you at your Gun exchange address as I have changed phones and lost all my records including your phone number.
Regards,
Ray.