Kiwi Airgunners Forum : What am I doing wrong? www.kiwiairgunners.co.nz/ This is an XML content feed of; Kiwi Airgunners Forum : Tips and things to look out for : What am I doing wrong? Copyright (c) 2006-2012 Web Wiz Forums - All Rights Reserved. Sat, 11 Apr 2026 18:23:45 +0000 Thu, 28 Jul 2022 07:29:46 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 10.14 360 www.kiwiairgunners.co.nz/RSS_post_feed.asp?TID=338 Kiwi Airgunners Forum www.kiwiairgunners.co.nz/forum_images/logo.jpg www.kiwiairgunners.co.nz/ What am I doing wrong? : try under the wing from behind... www.kiwiairgunners.co.nz/forum_posts.asp?TID=338&PID=4227#4227 Author: kruzaroad
Subject: 338
Posted: 28 Jul 2022 at 7:29am

try under the wing from behind . the feathers aren't as heavy, the pellet is heading into the vital organs. the breast is a large amount of muscle and bone and surprising resilient. the head is good option for clean kills if you hit right, but can also lead to misses which may damage the beak or cause glancing head wounds. under the wing is the technique I've been using on pidgin in trees and its pretty effective. ]]> Thu, 28 Jul 2022 07:29:46 +0000 www.kiwiairgunners.co.nz/forum_posts.asp?TID=338&PID=4227#4227 What am I doing wrong? : Good on ya mate. (Speights Ale... www.kiwiairgunners.co.nz/forum_posts.asp?TID=338&PID=2673#2673 Author: Pauly5
Subject: 338
Posted: 22 Jan 2020 at 2:15pm

Good on ya mate. (Speights Ale add GIF)]]> Wed, 22 Jan 2020 14:15:15 +0000 www.kiwiairgunners.co.nz/forum_posts.asp?TID=338&PID=2673#2673 What am I doing wrong? : Haha, ignore that, i see the post... www.kiwiairgunners.co.nz/forum_posts.asp?TID=338&PID=2670#2670 Author: J-S
Subject: 338
Posted: 22 Jan 2020 at 7:57am

Haha, ignore that, i see the post was from 2017!  Embarrassed

anyway, point is that everyone should go to youngs airguns for a visit 
]]> Wed, 22 Jan 2020 07:57:16 +0000 www.kiwiairgunners.co.nz/forum_posts.asp?TID=338&PID=2670#2670 What am I doing wrong? : Please dont shoot anything live... www.kiwiairgunners.co.nz/forum_posts.asp?TID=338&PID=2669#2669 Author: J-S
Subject: 338
Posted: 22 Jan 2020 at 7:56am

Please dont shoot anything live until its had a once over. stick to paper targets for now, and agree with shooting a piece of pine to see penetration.
Suggest taking a trip to Youngs airguns. $30 will get it stripped regreased and tested, with inspection for any faults. Parts will be extra if needed, jsut make him aware you want to know costs before proceeding. 
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Subject: 338
Posted: 15 May 2017 at 3:31pm

I see from your profile that you live in Rodney District. Maybe you could contact the North Harbour airgun club as I'm sure someone there would take a look. They'd also have a chronograph to check the power. There are some members on here who may see this and help. ]]> Mon, 15 May 2017 15:31:34 +0000 www.kiwiairgunners.co.nz/forum_posts.asp?TID=338&PID=1995#1995 What am I doing wrong? : At a 1ft range there isn't... www.kiwiairgunners.co.nz/forum_posts.asp?TID=338&PID=1994#1994 Author: Flub
Subject: 338
Posted: 15 May 2017 at 3:13pm

At a 1ft range there isn't a feather out there that will stop a pellet from a 8ft/lb+ air rifle. I have a Hammerli 850 0.177 CO2 rifle running 11ft/lbs. It will put a hole straight through a rabbits head at 20yds, so a rooster head at 1ft has no chance.

With it shooting high at such an obviously low power I reckon the previous owner fired it with the barrel cocked. This has bent the barrel and damaged the piston head and/or spring. You need to get it checked out. ]]> Mon, 15 May 2017 15:13:20 +0000 www.kiwiairgunners.co.nz/forum_posts.asp?TID=338&PID=1994#1994 What am I doing wrong? : Maybe your gun has a broken spring.... www.kiwiairgunners.co.nz/forum_posts.asp?TID=338&PID=1993#1993 Author: Pauly5
Subject: 338
Posted: 15 May 2017 at 3:15am

Maybe your gun has a broken spring. They can still operate for a while like that, but your power would be way down. Your tests sound as though it could be lacking power. I agree feathers will stop pellets, but the head shots sound odd.]]> Mon, 15 May 2017 03:15:13 +0000 www.kiwiairgunners.co.nz/forum_posts.asp?TID=338&PID=1993#1993 What am I doing wrong? : Hello, cold night last night so... www.kiwiairgunners.co.nz/forum_posts.asp?TID=338&PID=1992#1992 Author: Ahudot
Subject: 338
Posted: 15 May 2017 at 3:10am

Hello, cold night last night so both roosters incautiously came down to sleep with my chickens and I was able to grab and cull them and once the deed was done made the following experiments while getting them ready for the pot.
Slug to any body part which is covered with feathers, at one foot range, doesn't even go through the feathers. Slug to bald facial area goes in about a quarter inch. Could not find any sign of injury to skin on either bird once plucked. Now in soup pot on back of wood burner, will check bottom of pot for pellets but suspect there will be none. Do not think I will be bothering any possums with this gun, but am enjoying pinging apples off fence. I wonder if a .22 would work better on possums, they know all about Timms traps, only ever got two, then found one using it as a picnic table to eat my pears grr.
Cheers, Ahudot]]> Mon, 15 May 2017 03:10:17 +0000 www.kiwiairgunners.co.nz/forum_posts.asp?TID=338&PID=1992#1992 What am I doing wrong? : Just a thought. If it is shooting... www.kiwiairgunners.co.nz/forum_posts.asp?TID=338&PID=1976#1976 Author: Flub
Subject: 338
Posted: 04 May 2017 at 7:41pm

Just a thought. If it is shooting high with the sights screwed right down, check to see if the barrel is bent upwards by resting a straight edge, such as a rular, on top of the barrel. There shouldn't be a gap. A fairly common problem with break barrel rifles is if the piston is released whilst loading (accidental trigger pull or sear not fully latched). This causes the barrel to fly up quickly and when it suddenly stops, it bends upwards.

Always hold the barrel (or cocking lever) when loading. ]]> Thu, 04 May 2017 19:41:33 +0000 www.kiwiairgunners.co.nz/forum_posts.asp?TID=338&PID=1976#1976 What am I doing wrong? : Thank you both, even with the... www.kiwiairgunners.co.nz/forum_posts.asp?TID=338&PID=1974#1974 Author: Ahudot
Subject: 338
Posted: 04 May 2017 at 5:00am

Thank you both, even with the sight wound right down flat it is still high, but I know how high so can allow. Hadn't noticed much in the way of recoil, but will check the artillery hold out. 
Had actually given up on just stalking them round the property as I felt guilty about hitting them without killing them,but really thought that a close shot like 3 inches would be foolproof.
Checked out where chickens brains actually are, they are nearly down into their necks! I had assumed they were kind of in the middle of their heads -not so.

Will continue to practice before I have another go unless one is unwise enough to roost 4 feet off the ground again.
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