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You're right - I read that as only being able to see 8m without the scope so assumed it was longer range. Either way I believe the BBs are being sorted now.
Airsoft sniper for target shooting with 8 year old son?
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http://www.wickes.co.uk/Wickes-6mm-Galvanised-Mesh-Panel-600mmx900mm/p/187720
Shame the holes aren't a bit smaller
Shame the holes aren't a bit smaller
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Is this for stopping BBs? Even a hanging towel will do that
Yes it's for stopping BBs. I want to build a frame and cover it with something permanent but I want it to be see through if possible, so as not to block out light or look ugly.
The framework below the fence line can be anything just to stop ricochets (probably old carpet) but above it would probably look better if it was some kind of mesh.
May have to take a trip to Wickes to see if this would be any good - Metal lath
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I'm not too worried about them bouncing back because the chances of it getting shot would be slim. It's only a safety precaution to stop BBs hitting next doors window (I'd rather they bounced back than hit next doors window). Also, I'd fix it loosely to the framework to try and minimize ricochet.
Aye, but if you can hit a window you could just as easily hit a person.
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Exactly - I'm not prepared to take any risks, however small they are.Aye, but if you can hit a window you could just as easily hit a person.
Think I'll also knock on next door to explain that my son will be firing plastic ball bearings in the garden and will emphasis the point that these plastic BBs can't break the skin.
Might leave out the word bearings. Bearings are scary (and heavy), either way, when you do go, take some BBs with you.
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Hang on a sec, not a page down we have a topic about a child losing his eye in a accident with an airsoft sniper rifle.
You say your not taking risks but you really really are.
Giving any type of firing gun to a child is a risk. That's a fact.
Shooting in an area that is likely the BB will leave your boundary is not just a risk but illegal.
You keep mentioning g 8m, is that your maximum range? If so that's a huge ricochet risk with plastic bbs.
The more you talk, the more this setup sounds incredibly dodgy.
Don't be naive, at <10m a 450fps rifle will break skin.
You say your not taking risks but you really really are.
Giving any type of firing gun to a child is a risk. That's a fact.
Shooting in an area that is likely the BB will leave your boundary is not just a risk but illegal.
You keep mentioning g 8m, is that your maximum range? If so that's a huge ricochet risk with plastic bbs.
The more you talk, the more this setup sounds incredibly dodgy.
Don't be naive, at <10m a 450fps rifle will break skin.
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He'll be supervised by me at all times and will wear safety goggles at all times.
I'm going to fit bipods to the rifle and will only allow him to use it on the floor. That way he wont be able to accidentally fire it over the 6ft fence.
The BB wont be able to ricochet because the backdrop will be old carpet or something. I was only going to put some metal mesh above the fence as an extra precaution that probably wont be needed, but will give piece of mind.
I didn't realise a BB could break the skin at that distance. Guess I wont be able to tell the neighbour that then.
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The more I think about it, the more I'm not happy about the whole idea (shooting in the garden).
I've found a local shooting range and I've decided to book him in for a session or two to see if he likes it. If he does, I'll buy him an air rifle and use the shooting range.
This is the gun I'll probably get - LINK
I've found a local shooting range and I've decided to book him in for a session or two to see if he likes it. If he does, I'll buy him an air rifle and use the shooting range.
This is the gun I'll probably get - LINK
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