The firearm thread

**007XX** · 27th September 2007, 12:34

Originally Posted by jrandom

I'm considering a trip to the Waiuku rifle range one of these weekends with one of the chaps from Sportways (and maybe a couple of others) for a play with our M14s. You and XY would be welcome to join us, I'm sure.

yes please! Sounds like fun to me...I know for a fact XY can shoot...

However, I may have to make sure everyone around me knows how to duck!

**Wolf** · 27th September 2007, 12:37

Originally Posted by 007XX

It's ok Wolfie, young Jrandom can try to play all he likes...I generally give back as good as I get!

Thanks for the advice, jotted down for future reference.

I was just poking fun at him. I'm the guy who wanted to go out with the L1A1's gas setting set to optimal blowback, fire a few rounds then surrepticiously dial the blowback to maximum while I was passing the weapon to one of my friends...

**ManDownUnder** · 27th September 2007, 13:10

Originally Posted by 007XX

I wish I knew more about guns...then again I also wish (sometimes) I was a bloke!

But what would you guys say is a good gun for a chick to start learning with?

and please, don't kick me out of this thread, I swear I'll behave!

The .17 HMR is pretty good. a slight (tony) kick and enough noise and punch to make you think about it...

or as JR said - the .22. Cheap to run, not too deadly but enough to stop things where they stand if needed

**007XX** · 27th September 2007, 15:04

Originally Posted by Wolf

I was just poking fun at him. I'm the guy who wanted to go out with the L1A1's gas setting set to optimal blowback, fire a few rounds then surrepticiously dial the blowback to maximum while I was passing the weapon to one of my friends...

Oh I do so like the way you think!

Originally Posted by ManDownUnder

The .17 HMR is pretty good. a slight (tony) kick and enough noise and punch to make you think about it...

or as JR said - the .22. Cheap to run, not too deadly but enough to stop things where they stand if needed

Cheers for that...However, what if I am more curious about pistols than rifles?

**jrandom** · 27th September 2007, 15:16

Originally Posted by 007XX

what if I am more curious about pistols than rifles?

Then you're screwed until you get your class A firearms licence. Pistol NZ don't let people onto their ranges any more without at least the basic A licence, so get cracking.

**007XX** · 27th September 2007, 15:23

Originally Posted by jrandom

Then you're screwed until you get your class A firearms licence. Pistol NZ don't let people onto their ranges any more without at least the basic A licence, so get cracking.

Bugger! I was afraid of that...But it is fair enough!

However, I can only afford to spend time and money on so many hobbies, and getting the whole firearm licence is fairly expensive and involved from what I hear.

Oh well, I'll just have to content myself with playing with your rifle dear!

**doc** · 27th September 2007, 18:28

Originally Posted by 007XX

from what I hear.

Oh well, I'll just have to content myself with playing with your rifle dear!

Would that be small bore

or full bore

**Wolf** · 27th September 2007, 19:03

Originally Posted by doc

Would that be small bore

or full bore

jrandom is anything but a bore.

**doc** · 27th September 2007, 19:12

Originally Posted by Wolf

jrandom is anything but a bore.

I'm talkin size here buddy ? so is 007xx

**jrandom** · 27th September 2007, 19:15

Originally Posted by doc

I'm talkin size here buddy ? so is 007xx

I'm afraid I can't claim anything special in that department. Then again, rifle shooting is all about careful shot placement...

**Wolf** · 27th September 2007, 19:25

Originally Posted by doc

I'm talkin size here buddy ? so is 007xx

Go on, ruin a perfectly good homonymic pun. Go on.

**doc** · 27th September 2007, 19:31

Originally Posted by Wolf

Go on, ruin a perfectly good homonymic pun. Go on.

No I am very particular about cleanliness, pull thru's follow thru, gentle squeeze, and relax between shots.

**007XX** · 28th September 2007, 08:51

Originally Posted by doc

No I am very particular about cleanliness, pull thru's follow thru, gentle squeeze, and relax between shots.

Relax between shots?

...and being in danger of falling asleep then: no good!

That's when you're supposed to do some digits' exercises to make sure your fingers are nimble and acutely aware of the essential pressure to be applied to the trigger...

Or so I heard anyway!

And Wolf is correct, Jrandom is anything buta bore...more like a sniper rifle: sharp and accurate!

**Mr Merde** · 28th September 2007, 21:11

Dear oh dear,

I been away too long and missed all this.

HAd a shoot at my place last Saturday.

30 M1, .223, .44Mag, .54 flinter and a .58 caplock.

Good time was had by all.

Finished off with a blast with the shotgun, solid slugs and a 100 yard target (fun).

Sniper. Sorry I havent been in touch, wor\k has had me working away. Toy still not sent but not forgotten.

007. Nice to see another lady interested in the skill of shooting. My step daughter was shooting last weekend with muzzle loading antique firearms. She shot well. The secret is not to be nervous and listen to those teaching. Most people are put off by the noise first time out.

Jrandom, missed our chats.

MDU glad you have got to sight in the .17.

Just to make you all a little jealous.

Popped a turkey last weekend. More food in the freezer. In 1/2 hour I am off round the area with myt 12 guage. Possums beware I'm out to get you.

Merde

**geoffm** · 28th September 2007, 21:17

Originally Posted by jrandom

I'm considering a trip to the Waiuku rifle range one of these weekends with one of the chaps from Sportways (and maybe a couple of others) for a play with our M14s. You and XY would be welcome to join us, I'm sure.

ohh boy! Can I come - I will bring the Armalite...
Geoff