Hello from Stratford

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   Hi all, I enjoy targets and plinking but originally bought an airgun for pest control. I am lucky to live on a rural property allowing the space to safely set up target areas and also help manage possum, rabbit and hare numbers.I have .177, .22, .25 and .30 air rifles including break barrel, under-lever and CO2.
This year I have been trialling different scopes and mounts including the SportsMatch Dampa and Diana ZR systems.
I have been impressed with the Sig Sauer ASP20 rifles which appear to have sold well in NZ when available, I look forward to catching up with other users thoughts and experience.

Cheers

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mercs Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: 24 Apr 2020 Location: Stratford Status: Offline Posts: 239	Post Options Post Reply Quote mercs Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Topic: Hello from Stratford Posted: 27 Dec 2020 at 11:01am
	Hi all, I enjoy targets and plinking but originally bought an airgun for pest control. I am lucky to live on a rural property allowing the space to safely set up target areas and also help manage possum, rabbit and hare numbers. I have .177, .22, .25 and .30 air rifles including break barrel, under-lever and CO2. This year I have been trialling different scopes and mounts including the SportsMatch Dampa and Diana ZR systems. I have been impressed with the Sig Sauer ASP20 rifles which appear to have sold well in NZ when available, I look forward to catching up with other users thoughts and experience. Cheers

Graywulf Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Member Joined: 24 Jun 2020 Location: Wellington Status: Offline Posts: 22	Post Options Post Reply Quote Graywulf Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 27 Dec 2020 at 1:39pm
	Hello and welcome, Also seasons greetings. It's pretty quiet here recently, but the odd thread pops up with a conversation. You seem to have a nice wee collection of rifles. I came here after buying just one, to replace an old broken one, just a wee .25cal. I did think about the .30, but seems to be very limited ammo available for that calibre. The .25 doesn't have a huge selection either really. There's a few very technically savvy people on here, it's worth hanging round.

mercs Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: 24 Apr 2020 Location: Stratford Status: Offline Posts: 239	Post Options Post Reply Quote mercs Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 27 Dec 2020 at 3:04pm
	Appreciate the welcome. Yes the .25 and .30 calibre choice often seems to be based on availability. .30 - I settled on JSB Match 2.9 gramme and the 3.25 gramme option is always on stock locally. .25 - I recently changed to Apolo Domed 1.6 gramme from Argentina with JSB and Gamo options also readily available in Stratford.

Billbobnz Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: 13 Jun 2020 Location: Ashburton Status: Offline Posts: 765	Post Options Post Reply Quote Billbobnz Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 27 Dec 2020 at 7:14pm
	Hello, since you own all 4 calibre's (I am after a .30 at some stage). What is your Caliber of choice as the best all rounder? I've got a packet of the apolo in .25 but haven't done much shooting yet with them.

dvlnme Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: 30 May 2017 Location: taranaki Status: Offline Posts: 519	Post Options Post Reply Quote dvlnme Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 28 Dec 2020 at 8:44am
	good to have you on board,i live at midhist not far from stratford,we lucky to have a good sports shop in stratford thats now carrying good selection of airguns and ammo,the new owners have carried on with the great shop the previous owner ran for lot of years and got more into airguns,which is great,if you want catch up pm me and will give you my fone number,not many around here into airguns but we do have an airgun club locally thats quiet active tho havnt been for some time myself,just been too busy. cheers mike

nunga Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Visit Members Homepage Add to Buddy List Forum Moderator Joined: 08 Mar 2013 Location: Pukekohe Status: Offline Posts: 824	Post Options Post Reply Quote nunga Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 28 Dec 2020 at 5:40pm
	Welcome to the forum hoe you stick around
	2nd place HP springer - WFTF World Championships 2014

Declan Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: 25 Nov 2020 Location: North Island Status: Offline Posts: 81	Post Options Post Reply Quote Declan Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 29 Dec 2020 at 8:56am
	Welcome. It’s great to have you on board. Neat place Stratford. If you’re interested you have the Taranaki Air Rifle Club that shoots in Eltham. https://taranakiairrifleclub.blogspot.com/ Their web page seems to be a bit out of date but I know that they continue to shoot most Saturday mornings.

Pauly5 Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: 10 Mar 2013 Location: Titahi Bay Status: Online Posts: 1172	Post Options Post Reply Quote Pauly5 Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 29 Dec 2020 at 9:23am
	Greetings mercs, great to have another voice around. Paul.

mercs Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: 24 Apr 2020 Location: Stratford Status: Offline Posts: 239	Post Options Post Reply Quote mercs Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 29 Dec 2020 at 12:09pm
	Definitely a .22 fan, nothing scientific, sound is not as harsh leaving the barrel and solid thump when hitting at closer ranges.

mercs Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: 24 Apr 2020 Location: Stratford Status: Offline Posts: 239	Post Options Post Reply Quote mercs Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 29 Dec 2020 at 12:17pm
	Look forward to catching up and agree Magnum Sports in Stratford provide genuine advice and great service.