I've gone rouge - non airgun!

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   Hahaha yes it is. 

New target arrived today along with some more higher quality crossbow bolts so will be flat out getting it fully sighted in for hunting. 

I think my airguns don't like it's new safemate as they haven't been touched for nearly two weeks...... :(

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Billbobnz Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: 14 Jun 2020 Location: Ashburton Status: Offline Posts: 918	Post Options Post Reply Quote Billbobnz Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 18 Nov 2022 at 4:44am
	Hahaha yes it is. New target arrived today along with some more higher quality crossbow bolts so will be flat out getting it fully sighted in for hunting. I think my airguns don't like it's new safemate as they haven't been touched for nearly two weeks...... :(

Billbobnz Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: 14 Jun 2020 Location: Ashburton Status: Offline Posts: 918	Post Options Post Reply Quote Billbobnz Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 18 Nov 2022 at 1:45pm
	New target, new bolts with Ukraine flag fletching for good luck (my fletching on my traditional bow is blue & yellow too) 20m 40m bullseye 60m after the wind got up.

kruzaroad Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: 03 Jul 2022 Location: Hastings 4 now Status: Offline Posts: 2622	Post Options Post Reply Quote kruzaroad Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 18 Nov 2022 at 4:31pm
	Looks like the critters might have something to worry about! Is the windage worse than a pellet in same wind? How would you say the flight chararistics compare to a pellet or slug. Hope your tracking skills are up.might be following blood trails and desturbed vegitation for the odd critter. No impact shock if ya a bit off. Nice weapon. Some good targets there. 👍

Billbobnz Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: 14 Jun 2020 Location: Ashburton Status: Offline Posts: 918	Post Options Post Reply Quote Billbobnz Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 20 Nov 2022 at 4:47am
	Windage is not too bad it was very gusty on the 60m shot. Still getting used to the trigger and where it breaks. Not a 2 stage but breaks very clean when it does. Filthy weather here today so won't be doing anymore shooting till tomorrow

Billbobnz Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: 14 Jun 2020 Location: Ashburton Status: Offline Posts: 918	Post Options Post Reply Quote Billbobnz Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 26 Mar 2023 at 3:35pm
	My 7yr old and I lying in wait for what my son said was going to be a monster stag. Been granted access to shoot deer on a private property that runs beside a doc block. No deer seen tonight but there is lots of fresh sign. Will pop a trail cam up there when we head back as I forgot it tonight.

kruzaroad Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: 03 Jul 2022 Location: Hastings 4 now Status: Offline Posts: 2622	Post Options Post Reply Quote kruzaroad Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 26 Mar 2023 at 4:20pm
	The Prince of camo. 😁 Must be awsome to get out with the younger generation. Bet he loved it as much as you 👍

Myson Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: 07 Mar 2016 Location: Feilding Status: Offline Posts: 224	Post Options Post Reply Quote Myson Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 27 Mar 2023 at 2:31am
	Wow! What a beauty Billbo! Your young fellah is going to have some fun with that superb machine! Please keep us posted on the ballistics, as you get to know it more.... I'm told a crossbow is "loopier" than a long bow? That surprises me because I've always thought a crossbow bolt would be flatter shooting? It'll be interesting to hear more.. And as you say, the good thing about such a platform, is that you can use it on bigger game too. Can't wait for the pics..... Is it easy to carry on the slopes down your way?
	https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eq7jVyBfFqE Air Arms S510 US .22 Air Arms S410 .22 Weihrauch HW97KT .177 Weihrauch HW95 .177

Billbobnz Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: 14 Jun 2020 Location: Ashburton Status: Offline Posts: 918	Post Options Post Reply Quote Billbobnz Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 27 Mar 2023 at 3:17am
	Oliver absolutely loved it. He got the sneezes and had to hold them back which got us into fits of giggles. He was in charge of scent control with the smoke bottle checking wind. Had a ball of a time. Ballistics are quite good. Firing around 410fps, I choose to go slightly heavier with the bolts it came with. Was around 420fps with the standard bolts. Proving to be very accurate out to 80m. Not too bad to carry on the hills, being a bullpup style makes it excellent for in tight bush. Below is the closest I've stalked into a few deer, 150m before they winded me.

mercs Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: 25 Apr 2020 Location: Stratford Status: Offline Posts: 341	Post Options Post Reply Quote mercs Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 27 Mar 2023 at 3:26am
	Serious technology, looking forward to follow up posts. Great pictures, 80 yards what a range, bit much for a hand mower. "Fingers down" great advice, well done to the users and manufacturers that come up with new safety ideas. cheers for now.

kruzaroad Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: 03 Jul 2022 Location: Hastings 4 now Status: Offline Posts: 2622	Post Options Post Reply Quote kruzaroad Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 27 Mar 2023 at 3:28am
	What's the arc like of the bolt? I imagine your air rifle shooting would be of benifit for bolt trajectory. Great way to spend time with Oliver. Nice pic. Shame wasn't a bit closer and you got to put a bolt in before pic.

Billbobnz Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: 14 Jun 2020 Location: Ashburton Status: Offline Posts: 918	Post Options Post Reply Quote Billbobnz Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 27 Mar 2023 at 4:25am
	At a guess, when shooting to 80, probably a good 20+ inches of arc if this makes sense

kruzaroad Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: 03 Jul 2022 Location: Hastings 4 now Status: Offline Posts: 2622	Post Options Post Reply Quote kruzaroad Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 27 Mar 2023 at 3:45pm
	How much drop is that at 80? Whats the hight above line of sight dies it get to? Roughly.

Billbobnz Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: 14 Jun 2020 Location: Ashburton Status: Offline Posts: 918	Post Options Post Reply Quote Billbobnz Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 30 Mar 2023 at 2:34pm
	I'll try and work it out next time I'm out

Billbobnz Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: 14 Jun 2020 Location: Ashburton Status: Offline Posts: 918	Post Options Post Reply Quote Billbobnz Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 03 Apr 2023 at 4:19am
	Alot of hard work finally paid off. Took this young one this morning at around 15m after it's mother didn't give me a shot opportunity. Stags were roaring further up the ridge but refusing to come down. It made it around 13m from where I shot it.

kruzaroad Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: 03 Jul 2022 Location: Hastings 4 now Status: Offline Posts: 2622	Post Options Post Reply Quote kruzaroad Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 03 Apr 2023 at 4:30am
	Nice. You'll be stoked. Meat in freezer. Nicely placed shot. Did the shaft survive.