I'm looking for ideas re a small(ish) lightweight springer for the Mrs. It needs to be full (or near full) power.
She's currently using a BSA Mercury - great rifle but it's about 3 million years old, so I'm looking for a sort of modern equivalent. Any suggestions?
PS HW95K and Webley Xocet are too heavy... <img src="http://jsramsbottom.co.uk/bbs/e/icon_rolleyes.gif" alt="Roll Eyes" width="15" height="15"><!--graemlin:-->
HW99s is smaller than the 95.
I think they only come in .22 and IMHO the length of pull is a little long for dwarfs/Ladies and Juniors but have a look and see what you think.
Vulcans (Xocets etc) may be reasonably heavy but the length of pull is very short which brings the weight closer to the shoulder and is more managable. Tracy (5'1') learned with one of these and was fine.
You know it's gonna end up being a S200!
Boz
[This message was edited by bozzerman on 31 October, 2003 at 9:59.]
I had a go with a friends BSA lightening the other day and was amazed how light that was! You could carry it around in one hand.
Michael
Dear DJP
Don't be a cheapskate, buy her a decent PCP. You will enjoy many good cooked meals and unbounded sexual favours as a result of your largesse. Then, being a girlie, she still won't be able to hit anything so you will inherit it. And still hold the moral high ground as she will feel guilty for not appreciating your generousity.
Regards
Gary
(self appointed agony uncle to the airgun fraternity)
[This message was edited by Gary_C on 31 October, 2003 at 10:28.]
BSA Mercury = 7.12 lbs (J.Walther figs.)
HW95K = 7.25lbs (A.G.W. figs.) and the HW99S (.177 or .22) 7lbs (AGW figs.)
Do you know how to make it lighter?
Paint it white! <img src="http://jsramsbottom.co.uk/bbs/e/icon_biggrin.gif" alt="Big Grin" width="15" height="15"><!--graemlin:--> (Sorry)
H.T.H.
Ian
As Boz' suggested HW 99s would be worth a look or even the '95K. BSA Lightening is pretty light too as are some of the GAMO range. I would still consider a pcp though such as an AA s200 or Falcon fn 12
<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><font size="-1">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by Gary_C:
Dear DJP
Don't be a cheapskate, buy her a decent PCP. You will enjoy many good cooked meals and unbounded sexual favours as a result of your largesse. Regards
Gary
(self appointed agony uncle to the airgun fraternity)[/quote]
Dear Agony uncle,
Please could you give me an approx. idea how many decent meals and sexual favours i will get for the following -
S200
400
410
harrier X
Mk3 version b
Thank you,
Wan73r of Watford <img src="http://jsramsbottom.co.uk/bbs/e/icon_biggrin.gif" alt="Big Grin" width="15" height="15"><!--graemlin:
Wanna try the (rebarreled) Sirocco 2000 I have ? Di uses it OK, and she's not half as butch as your other half <img src="http://jsramsbottom.co.uk/bbs/e/icon_wink.gif" alt="Wink" width="15" height="15"><!--graemlin:--> <img src="http://jsramsbottom.co.uk/bbs/e/icon_biggrin.gif" alt="Big Grin" width="15" height="15"><!--graemlin:
<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><font size="-1">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by Gary_C:
Dear DJP
Don't be a cheapskate, buy her a decent PCP. You will enjoy many good cooked meals and unbounded sexual favours as a result of your largesse. Then, being a girlie, she still won't be able to hit anything you will inherit it. And still hold the moral high ground as she will feel guilty for not appreciating your generousity.
Regards
Gary
(self appointed agony uncle to the airgun fraternity)[/quote]
<img src="http://jsramsbottom.co.uk/bbs/e/icon_biggrin.gif" alt="Big Grin" width="15" height="15"><!--graemlin:
PS Dear Agony Uncle,
Perhaps you can help me with something else, too: You see, recently... Well I don't really know how to say it but I've gone over to 177. I haven't told anyone else yet - what will my friends and family say? I only did it because my friend Buddyboy persuaded me. I feel so ashamed. Is there a way out? Or will I be shooting side saddle forever? I'm so confused! <img src="http://jsramsbottom.co.uk/bbs/e/icon_biggrin.gif" alt="Big Grin" width="15" height="15"><!--graemlin:
<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><font size="-1">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by BuddyBoy:
Wanna try the (rebarreled) Sirocco 2000 I have ? Di uses it OK, and she's not half as butch as your other half <img src="http://jsramsbottom.co.uk/bbs/e/icon_wink.gif" alt="Wink" width="15" height="15"><!--graemlin:
You cheeky Sod! Good job she doesn't read this! <img src="http://jsramsbottom.co.uk/bbs/e/icon_biggrin.gif" alt="Big Grin" width="15" height="15"><!--graemlin:
Will give it a go, though.
Dear DJP
I recently spoke to Mr Budd. He informed me that he never drives North of Watford.
Something about getting his dinner money taken off him every time he does.
There is much discussion of relative calibres. It is bogus, do not be decieved. Manliness is about winning. .177 shoots flatter, you have more chance of winning. If you don't care about winning you probably wore your mums clothes a lot as a kid. So - the .22 shooters are compensating for inherrent homosexuality coupled with a small penis.
2 exceptions to this rule are :
.22 at FAC. Real mans stuff. Shoot this you will have to beat the females off with a ****ty stick. You will never sleep alone. (See advert for Ripley in the for sale section)
wife's underwear. This is very comfortable and to wear it is OK.
<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><font size="-1">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by Gary_C:
Dear DJP
I recently spoke to Mr Budd. He informed me that he never drives North of Watford.
Something about getting his dinner money taken off him every time he does.
There is much discussion of relative calibres. It is bogus, do not be decieved. Manliness is about winning. .177 shoots flatter, you have more chance of winning. If you don't care about winning you probably wore your mums clothes a lot as a kid. So - the .22 shooters are compensating for inherrent homosexuality coupled with a small penis.
2 exceptions to this rule are :
.22 at FAC. Real mans stuff. Shoot this you will have to beat the females off with a ****ty stick. You will never sleep alone. (See advert for Ripley in the for sale section)
wife's underwear. This is very comfortable and to wear it is OK.[/quote]
Dear Uncle,
How can I thank you? Everything is so much clearer now. Please find enclosed wife's underwear - she won't miss it. <img src="http://jsramsbottom.co.uk/bbs/e/icon_biggrin.gif" alt="Big Grin" width="15" height="15"><!--graemlin:
How do I get coffee stains out of the keyboard?
<img src="http://jsramsbottom.co.uk/bbs/e/icon_biggrin.gif" alt="Big Grin" width="15" height="15"><!--graemlin:
Paul.
<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><font size="-1">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by DJP:
Dear Uncle,
How can I thank you? Everything is so much clearer now. Please find enclosed wife's underwear - she won't miss it. <img src="http://jsramsbottom.co.uk/bbs/e/icon_biggrin.gif" alt="Big Grin" width="15" height="15"><!--graemlin:
Dave, if I print this out and show her, who's gonna get into more trouble do you reckon, you or me ? <img src="http://jsramsbottom.co.uk/bbs/e/icon_eek.gif" alt="Eek" width="15" height="15"><!--graemlin:--> <img src="http://jsramsbottom.co.uk/bbs/e/icon_biggrin.gif" alt="Big Grin" width="15" height="15"><!--graemlin:
Dear Agony Aunt,
Having read your posts I am now very confused...
I do shoot .177. However, recently, I have found myself making several homosexual related posts on this BBS.....and I have been blessed with an embarrassingly small penis!
Is there any hope?
Bozzer
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