The firearm thread

[Mr Merde]

I told you that they were accurate.

In 1874 in a place called Adobe Wells , Billy Dixon shot a Nth American Indian from the saddle of his horse at a measured 1500 yards, with a 50-90 Sharps rifle.

In the 1890's it was not uncommon to shoot at distances up to 5 km.

Scores were reported with that new fangled telephone thing.

[sAsLEX]

Scores were reported with that new fangled telephone thing.

Saw a neat long range target where by a large board was placed at say 1500m(EDIT pic below is from 800), with a small piece of electrotrickery attached that measured the vibrations when hit.

You then have a small box with a screen at the shooters position instantly updating the fall of shot so there is no need for a bloody long walk to check, if your spotting scope is not up to it.

[Wolf]

Damn fine shooting! What are the specs - range, weapon, ammo load etc?

[sAsLEX]

Damn fine shooting! What are the specs - range, weapon, ammo load etc?

Double checked that was from 800m

I'm shooting a 140gr Amax from a 6,5x55 with velocity 805-830 msec (2640-2720 fps) depending on temperature and I've shot a few thousand of these reliably to 1200 meters (1312 yds) allthough the vast majority of my shot is within 800 meters (874 yds).

[-easy--rider-]

im after and air pistol in christchurch. and not a shit one.

[Indiana_Jones]

im after and air pistol in christchurch. and not a shit one.

.177?

.22?

Co2?

Spring?

Single shot?

.......

-Indy

[jono035]

.177?
.22?
Co2?
Spring?
Single shot?
.......

-Indy

And purpose as well? Don't know jack all about em but I've seen some CO2 ones that use some extra gas to make the slide blow backwards as if recoiling. Form over function really but each to their own.

Edit: I'm not even 100% sure he is actually asking a question, seems to be a statement more than anything...

[ManDownUnder]

im after and air pistol in christchurch. and not a shit one.

What for? Happy to advise but seriously - it's like posting "I want a bike and not a shit one!".

More info needed

[ManDownUnder]

Irrespective of the law change or not surrounding the pistol grips and MSSAs... the $200 application fee for an E cat is dropped at the moment.

Why wouldn't I apply for one while it's free - or are there other costs involved?

[The Pastor]

Irrespective of the law change or not surrounding the pistol grips and MSSAs... the $220 application fee for an E cat is dropped at the moment.

Why wouldn't I apply for one while it's free - or are there other costs involved?

you need a $1000 safe thats bolted into the floor/wall

[ManDownUnder]

you need a $1000 safe thats bolted into the floor/wall

Only if I have the firearms to go in it... no?

[Indiana_Jones]

You have to own one of the rifles affected to get the $200 wavied I believe, but as Scott said, you're still out of pocket by about a grand getting the fucking safe.

-Indy

[ManDownUnder]

You have to own one of the rifles affected to get the $200 wavied I believe, but as Scott said, you're still out of pocket by about a grand getting the fucking safe.

-Indy

Roger doger - sounds iffy... I'll check it out.

Which reminds me... Sportsways gunshed have a pile of stocks going cheap in their Mt Eden shop. 2nds. slightly dinged and the like... but cheaper than said E cat and $1000 safe.

[Indiana_Jones]

I think I might be leaning towards a black powder rifle for my next toy, whenever that may be....

I for one blame Chris and movies!

-Indy

[jono035]

Only if I have the firearms to go in it... no?

Nope, same as A category. Doesn't matter if you have any firearms or not, you still need the storage facilities if you have the license. They will inspect the safe before they issue the license and maintaining it in is part of the conditions of the license...