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Air Rifle

  • 23-10-2009 5:20pm
    #1
    mavs.1990
    Closed Accounts Posts: 23 ✭


    Hi,
    Iam looking for an air rifle. Preferably a hand cocking (spring) model. I tried some BSA models while I was in the UK and particulary liked them but I am open to any model. To basically explain the use, I have a rabbit problem so I am looking something to get rid of them.
    Many Thanks


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  • #2
    tinofapples
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,967 ✭✭✭tinofapples


    Where are you located ?


  • #3
    mavs.1990
    Closed Accounts Posts: 23 ✭mavs.1990


    Cork.


  • #4
    tinofapples
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,967 ✭✭✭tinofapples


    Oh right. I bought a new Norica Dragon air rifle last year and was considering selling it due to lack of use.


  • #5
    EPointer=Birdss
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    Are air rifles subject to license control as stringent as geenral fire arms?
    How much would a half decent one go for generally?


  • #6
    Deer Hunter DL
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 586 ✭✭✭Deer Hunter DL


    iv`e got a nice .22 rim fire for sale , much more affective than a air gun


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  • #7
    brianfrancis45
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 194 ✭✭brianfrancis45


    mavs.1990 wrote: »
    Hi,
    Iam looking for an air rifle. Preferably a hand cocking (spring) model. I tried some BSA models while I was in the UK and particulary liked them but I am open to any model. To basically explain the use, I have a rabbit problem so I am looking something to get rid of them.
    Many Thanks

    I'm based in Cork and would only be too happy to come down with my friend to shoot some of those bunnies for you. We also have ferrets and a couple of good whippets so wouldn't be long getting rid of your rabbit problem, if you wanted.


  • #8
    tinofapples
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    I'm based in Cork and would only be too happy to come down with my friend to shoot some of those bunnies for you. We also have ferrets and a couple of good whippets so wouldn't be long getting rid of your rabbit problem, if you wanted.

    Sounds like the best (Cheapest) solution for the OP


  • #9
    IRLConor
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    EPointer=Birdss wrote: »
    Are air rifles subject to license control as stringent as geenral fire arms?

    Once it's over 1 Joule it's a firearm so the letter of the law says they're licensed as strictly as any other (non-restricted) firearm.

    Some Gardai may take the lower energy of an airgun into account and be more willing to license it but I wouldn't bank on it.

    From a safety point of view of course you treat it like any other rifle. Make sure you have a good backstop and beware of ricochets.


  • #10
    lucy333springer
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 188 ✭✭lucy333springer


    Yeah,
    Count me in too Brain.
    Thanx.


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