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by sillymike
Tue Aug 18, 2020 7:09 am
Forum: Olympic Rifle - Air and Smallbore
Topic: Lightest high end 10 meter air rifle
Replies: 27
Views: 8500

Re: Lightest high end 10 meter air rifle

the cost is insignificant compared to the joy of being a mere mortal handed the gun equivalent of a Ferrari F1 car. And yes I know Ferrari got their ass whipped again this weekend......... I guess that's one of the fun things about target shooting. In the big scheme of things, the very best equipme...
by sillymike
Tue Aug 04, 2020 12:42 pm
Forum: Olympic Pistol
Topic: Is it just me or is this forum slowly dying ?
Replies: 49
Views: 19055

Re: Is it just me or is this forum slowly dying ?

Shooting (whether it be precision or what-not) seems to be in the same boat as motorcycling... at least when it comes to the under 25 younger crowds... (sorry, don't mean to generalize, only my personal experience) - Why go-out and do something, when you can stay at home and play-at-doing-something....
by sillymike
Tue Aug 04, 2020 12:28 pm
Forum: Olympic Pistol
Topic: Who shoots other disciplines?
Replies: 27
Views: 5839

Re: Who shoots other disciplines?

I like to punch holes in paper targets :-) Started as sporting rifle shooter, then ISSF stuff, then full bore stuff... Joined a club with a active bullseye league, so got into 22lr and CF stuff... While going to some pistol match, saw some guys shooting Free pistol, so had to give it a try (favorite...
by sillymike
Tue Aug 04, 2020 11:14 am
Forum: Olympic Rifle - Air and Smallbore
Topic: Lightest high end 10 meter air rifle
Replies: 27
Views: 8500

Re: Lightest high end 10 meter air rifle

A Steyr LGB1 weights in at about 3.6Kg (slightly under 8 lbs), and while it's only about 1lb less than the LG110, it feels much lighter.
- As a middle-aged casual shooter, my scores off-hand are pretty much the same with either rifles.
by sillymike
Tue Jul 30, 2019 7:16 am
Forum: Olympic Pistol
Topic: Toz FP ammo
Replies: 8
Views: 2378

Re: Toz FP ammo

Sa-tevo wrote: Sun Jul 07, 2019 9:45 pm Since I don't shoot too well Eley Club is what I run in my TOZ-35M. It shoots to call even if I don't like the scoring ring number.
+1

I tried some of the more expensive Eley and Lapua stuff, vs Eley Club and CCI SV... and my results were pretty much the same.
by sillymike
Mon Oct 22, 2018 9:02 am
Forum: Olympic Pistol
Topic: Pellet performance vs cost
Replies: 47
Views: 12727

Re: Pellet performance vs cost

I will never be in the Olympics, so why waste my money on more expensive pellets. If I ever get better than my cheap pellets, I may revisit this issue. Same here, did a few test with the air rifle and pistol, no noticeable difference in Group size between H&N Sport VS Final Match at 10M, had si...
by sillymike
Fri Apr 13, 2018 11:04 am
Forum: Biathlon Discussion
Topic: Newer Biathlon Stock
Replies: 2
Views: 22881

Re: Newer Biathlon Stock

Interesting stock, just recently stumbled upon it... I'd be curious to handle one.
As far as $, they seem like one of the better deals out there.

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by sillymike
Sun Dec 10, 2017 8:21 pm
Forum: Olympic Rifle - Air and Smallbore
Topic: Offhand stand comparison?
Replies: 5
Views: 2222

Offhand stand comparison?

Silly question: Did anyone ever compared the various offhand stands available?
- Tec-hro
- Anschutz
- Air Venturi
- Freeland
- Gehmann
- Kurt Thune
- Champion's Choice

Anyone better than the other?

Tks,
Mike
by sillymike
Sun Dec 10, 2017 8:03 pm
Forum: Youth Shooting Programs
Topic: Any Ideas for fundraisers for small groups
Replies: 16
Views: 11935

Re: Any Ideas for fundraisers for small groups

Some things that worked for us in the past - Packing groceries at the stores - Fun shoot at the local range - Get some free publicity with the local paper (articles about your activities) and don't forget to mention that are missing/in need of this or that piece of equipment. You never who's going t...
by sillymike
Sun May 28, 2017 8:25 am
Forum: Olympic Rifle - Air and Smallbore
Topic: Sporters/precision
Replies: 9
Views: 2995

Re: Sporters/precision

Had the chance to play with the Edge, I thought it was pretty nice. Very light. And got really good shot count for such a small cylinder. - It would make a lot of sens since you're already equipped for PCP. Another nice/somewhat inexpensive target airgun is the Daisy 853. And before I forget, my be ...
by sillymike
Sun May 28, 2017 7:28 am
Forum: Olympic Rifle - Air and Smallbore
Topic: Good supplier in USA/Canada ?
Replies: 4
Views: 1509

Re: Good supplier in USA/Canada ?

If you're North of the border, I've had good dealings with
www nordicmarksman com
www targets ca
targetshootingproducts com

In the US
http://www.pilkguns.com/
www creedmoorsports com
by sillymike
Sun May 28, 2017 7:12 am
Forum: Olympic Rifle - Air and Smallbore
Topic: Which Air Rifle would you prefer?
Replies: 9
Views: 3218

Re: Which Air Rifle would you prefer?

What, no Steyr Challenge?
;-)
by sillymike
Thu Mar 02, 2017 8:35 pm
Forum: Olympic Rifle - Air and Smallbore
Topic: Daystate SAXON LE
Replies: 6
Views: 1428

Re: Daystate SAXON LE

Limited run, from a manufacturer that isn't all that common on this side of the pond... http://www.daystate.com/saxon.htm + Yes, price "might" go up (assuming you get a real good deal on it) - But being so scarce might be more of a detriment. - It's a "new" model... Personally, f...
by sillymike
Mon Feb 13, 2017 8:58 am
Forum: Shooters Lounge
Topic: Steyr air pistol cylinders
Replies: 4
Views: 1385

Re: Steyr air pistol cylinders

From Steyr-Sport website
http://www.steyr-sport.com/en/faq

Model = Shot capacity

LP 10= 120
LP 2= 120
LP 2 Compact= 100
LP 50= 120
by sillymike
Sun Feb 12, 2017 3:59 pm
Forum: Olympic Pistol
Topic: Practice pellet recommendation and source
Replies: 41
Views: 9514

Re: Practice pellet recommendation and source

I guess it's about priorities.
- Don't mind spending $ on a hobby
- But if get the same results, and save $200... That's $ I can use elsewhere... or save it for retirement ;-)

Beside, it's Sunday afternoon and -20c... what else is there to do, than talk stuff over on a Internet forum?
by sillymike
Sun Feb 12, 2017 3:08 pm
Forum: Olympic Pistol
Topic: Practice pellet recommendation and source
Replies: 41
Views: 9514

Re: Practice pellet recommendation and source

For what it's worth, I've had good luck with the H&N Sport.

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by sillymike
Wed Jan 27, 2016 8:20 am
Forum: Biathlon Discussion
Topic: Stolen Fienwerbau Biathlon - Canada
Replies: 0
Views: 6864

Stolen Fienwerbau Biathlon - Canada

For your information, 5 Fienwerbau Biathlon air rifles were stolen from the Sherbrooke biathlon club last December...

http://www.lapresse.ca/la-tribune/justi ... e-club.php

Président :
Robert Mercier
rjm@axion.ca
by sillymike
Sat Jan 02, 2016 6:57 pm
Forum: Olympic Rifle - Air and Smallbore
Topic: TargetScan app
Replies: 7
Views: 1711

Re: TargetScan app

+1 for Targetscan.
While the Android version doesn't have the functionality of the of the Apple version, it still works pretty good for me. I use it mainly for 10M AP.

Just make sure it sees all the shots before scanning the next target.
by sillymike
Thu Dec 10, 2015 1:18 pm
Forum: Biathlon Discussion
Topic: Biathlon air rifle?
Replies: 0
Views: 6778

Biathlon air rifle?

Hello,

Anyone has experience with either FX Biathlon or Air Arms MPR Biathlon?

Thanks,

Mike