Autumn Bash 7th and 8th September 2024

[CapitalBee]

Judging by the way the cans reacted with the girly cal (177) straight through and hardly a wobble.
I think a sturdy .22 cal pistol would definitely knock the tins off the perch. As evidenced by Mike and his .22 hw45.
My bsa Scorpion and Diana P5 Magnum in .22 will accompany me at the May bash.
Les..

Les, when I did hit the cans with these Chinese pistols the pellets bounced off with hardly a wobble! Mind you 1.5ft/lbs in .177" cal .....

But, great target Les, nice one.

[les allam]

Les, when I did hit the cans with these Chinese pistols the pellets bounced off with hardly a wobble! Mind you 1.5ft/lbs in .177" cal .....

But, great target Les, nice one.

Yeah you was making contact for sure 👍.
I would like to make a mini running boar type target,with two piggies spaced apart.
A battery pack and small motor and a cycle chain with cogs need to be found.
I can feel a plan coming up..
Les..

[Segata]

Annoyingly I think my spares got binned otherwise I'd have a few different Teeth options I could send that could also let you change speed/difficulty, a used electric assist push bike would probably give you everything you need if you can find one, some mobility scooters may be of use too or be used to go belt drive instead.

[Craig-P]

That’s a shame! I remember flyingfish saying he wasn’t far from you if you needed a lift………….

Or was it someone else?

Wouldn't you be passing his way, en route? Or are you up North this time of year?

[MikeHW45]

Judging by the way the cans reacted with the girly cal (177) straight through and hardly a wobble.
I think a sturdy .22 cal pistol would definitely knock the tins off the perch. As evidenced by Mike and his .22 hw45.
My bsa Scorpion and Diana P5 Magnum in .22 will accompany me at the May bash.
Les..

A 45 in .22 is definitely the way to go Les. That was a cracking resettable target you made there Les. Really enjoyed the can blasting!!!

[flyingfish]

Wouldn't you be passing his way, en route? Or are you up North this time of year?

Nick will be driving up from the south coast and round the 25

[flyingfish]

Just a word of warning
The Premier Inn is really expensive for this weekend
£177 for 1 of the nights 130 for the other
Hope my tent doesn't leak!

[TonyL]

We can move the fire pit.
Closer to the hedge for shelter, for Waddy. Away from the house for TonyL.

[TonyL]

Neil,
Idle hands got the better of me and I started picking apart the cheapo Chinese pistol wreck you gave me last weekend. Well, as you said, someone had 'modified' the trigger sear - some people should be allowed near grinding wheels. On a positive, there were enough serviceable bit to carry across to the other wrecked pistol (from the May bash) and get it going again (I think). So, worry not boingeratti, there'll hopefully be three hand cannons available to dent a few tin cans soon...

Excellent. Looks like my 2240s might have to come for a play. One standard and one "mini-carbine" with red dot. Nice and hard hitting with the Crosman wadcutters.

[TonyL]

Judging by the way the cans reacted with the girly cal (177) straight through and hardly a wobble.
I think a sturdy .22 cal pistol would definitely knock the tins off the perch. As evidenced by Mike and his .22 hw45.
My bsa Scorpion and Diana P5 Magnum in .22 will accompany me at the May bash.
Les..

Yep, as per previous post, my 2240s will have to come. Thank you for coming up with this target, Les. Great fun.:

[TonyL]

I am tempted to treat myself to a pistol seeing that target

Do it, Pete.

2240s are great value, good fun and a cracking piece of kit.

I think NM still have some of the Turkish made Tempests on a clearance sale offer of £100.

[TonyL]

It really made bringing a pistol or two worth while. Really great target.


Both my HW 45 & Crosman 2240 (both .22) had no problem knocking the cans down, well until the 45 broke


Going to try an old Original model 6 and a Beeman P17 next, both .177 & less powerful than the two mentioned above.

Shocking to hear on Sunday about the '45 breaking. Hope you can get it sorted economically soon.

[TonyL]

Les, when I did hit the cans with these Chinese pistols the pellets bounced off with hardly a wobble! Mind you 1.5ft/lbs in .177" cal .....

But, great target Les, nice one.

I can hear them cringing now at the thought of a barrage from a load of Ratbusters!

[TonyL]

Yeah you was making contact for sure 👍.
I would like to make a mini running boar type target,with two piggies spaced apart.
A battery pack and small motor and a cycle chain with cogs need to be found.
I can feel a plan coming up..
Les..

Sounds like an awesome idea, Les. If anyone can do it, you can, and we know it'll be a belter.

[TonyL]

A 45 in .22 is definitely the way to go Les. That was a cracking resettable target you made there Les. Really enjoyed the can blasting!!!

Okay, I'll bring my 45, too. Thank you for the play with yours, Mike.