what do you think makes this gun still very popular with all the modern guns that are out there today
I'm happy with mine
what do you think makes this gun still very popular with all the modern guns that are out there today
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Positives
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very reliable
when a seal or (rarely) a part goes, very easy to repair yourself
good shot count
good accuracy
robust (if it gets bashed in the field)
options to enhance (regs, longer barrels, shrouds, QF adapters) to compete with more modern guns
good support knowledge
nice weight / balance
good FAC options
easy to change calibres/barrels
Downsides
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So-so trigger (but with minimal fettling, they are fine)
some recoil
slightly lumpy bolt action
In summary, the positives massively outweigh the negatives.
Always looking for any cheap, interesting, knackered "project" guns. Thanks, JB.
Baldyman is now extinct
Number 1 field gun.
However i sold all mine as my shooting needs changed.
I use different guns these days.
Would i buy another..no.
Had many a fine year with them and thousands of rabbits.
If i ever needed that amount of shots availiable again, i think i would go for a new Vulcan or Uragan.m just because they are newer and have the .177 CZ barrels.
But i doubt that will happen as i dont plan on returning to shoot on large N Yorks estates.
Last edited by MrGreengrass; 25-09-2021 at 11:14 PM.
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Simple understandable operation, they can be stripped in 20 minutes with a couple of spanners & a set of hex keys,
Lay the parts out & it's obvious how they fit to make it all work, & how basic it actually is.
The fine tuning & fettling is another matter altogether, but the base level spring - pushes hammer - hits valve, could hardly be more basic,
I've just built one up from parts, not many guns out there that you can do that
Finally is the something that cannot be quantified,
they just feel "right"
Oh & helps that they're blindingly accurate
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Yes you are right, shame about the looks they might be the second worst looking airgun in the worldOriginally Posted by angrybear
Simple understandable operation, they can be stripped in 20 minutes with a couple of spanners & a set of hex keys,
Lay the parts out & it's obvious how they fit to make it all work, & how basic it actually is.
The fine tuning & fettling is another matter altogether
I've just built one up from parts, not many guns out there that you can do that
Finally is the something that cannot be quantified,
they just feel "right"
Oh & helps that they're blindingly accurate
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Yes you are right, shame about the looks they might be the second worst looking airgun in the world
I'm not going to argue about the mk1 but the MFR is gorgeous.
Last edited by angrybear; 26-09-2021 at 12:03 AM.
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WOW the Black Fox---I remember going the fishing shooting show in the NEC back in the 90s cant think what year --But had full intention in buying A Black Fox but the stand that had them wanted me to pay most of the money and then send it up to meYes you are right, shame about the looks they might be the second worst looking airgun in the world
I smelt a rat and walked away --funny how they never really got into the shops???
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