Rickwales

Welcome, great intro mate. I also have to try to hide my new purchases carefully, unfortunately the son grasses me up...

Great bags, I've a couple.

I'm guessing you don't want something military looking to not draw attention? The main two I use for hiking/camping are osprey and sierra designs, 55 and 80 litres. Id go to an outdoor shop and see what feels comfortable to wear with your bike leathers/jacket. Google search says your rif is 77cm long? That's too long for both my bags by about 5 to 10 cm, just measured them.

Another from postman Pat this morning, via the classified section off here. This one I don't have to wait till Christmas for. Was supposed to be for the lad, but I think I'm going to struggle to hand it over. Will replace the scope for something better, I have some spares off my old airguns. Already stripped it down and reassembled it for fun, rather simply to do really as you lot will know. The piston head was a little loose, but it fires better now. Definitely need to get a Chrono next payday 😆 The pistol was a cheap bonus as I have one already that's playing up a bit. This one has the striker hop.

Love the colour.

New gun day. ❤️ Tac 41 lite, it's reputation preceeds it. Beautifully made and well presented in its box. I opted to get the extra 110 shot magazine for aesthetics and functionality, it came with the smaller one already in the box and an extra spring. The quality is evident, especially the aluminium receiver/scope mount. Glad I opted for this rather than the sport version. It's quick and easy to assemble, there's instructions in the box but being a man I didn't need them. Id watched enough YouTube reviews before purchasing to know how to put it together. I'll be purchasing more mags and the recon stock from fire support in the future to give me more flexibility in the field but for now I'm a very satisfied customer. Unfortunately I'm not allowed it till Christmas, so I haven't properly fired it yet but the action is smooth and it all functions perfectly. Can't wait for Christmas. Thanks to impulse and others for the recommendation.

I love the classified section on here, but my wife doesn't. 😆

In the old army buildings near everleigh by any chance? I found a dummy anti tank bar mine thing near there and was cycling home with it when I got stopped by the mps. And my first driving lessons were on the army test tracks. 😆 Dad was ex army, but carried on working for the MOD in ludgershall camp on the tanks Childhood was so much fun in those days. No games consoles, and less weirdos about. First proper job was working in tidworth camp kitchens, was great fun.

Salisbury? I was born in odstock hospital! 😆 Yep running round in combats in that area definitely gonna attract attention. As it should. I think we all agree, discretion is sensible for the sake of our sport. I regularly read about idiots in the daily mail who flaunt Rifs and risk our sport.

Tac 41 on its way, from firesupport. (They were cheapest and had it in stock) They didn't have the recon stock version but I will purchase the separate stock later along with the silencer and a couple of extra mags. Thanks for the advice, much appreciated.

Ok, I'll get the non sport. Thanks again.

Thanks again for your time and effort in your reply. I played a lot with co2 in my crosman and umarex air/paintball guns, it has it's limits but it's convenient for sure. I have a huge tin full of caplets, never under a 100 or I start to worry. I'm a hoarder for sure. Have about 40,000 bbs here as well and the same amount of paintballs and pellets in all calibres even ones I don't own a airgun for just in case. 😆 I've looked around and your suggestion of the tac41 recon seems to suit me and my needs best. The sport version is obviously cheaper and lighter, but I'm not tempted that much with the plastic scope rail. But it would give more money for the internals. What do you think? I suspect it won't get a lot of use, knowing my son. We play on a large 120 acre site so it seems to suit sniping. Lots of trees and things to get the rif bashed against. Again, thanks for the detailed reply. Rick

As above, please don't do it. You'd be nuts to do it in the current situation and environment.

Your not selling them to me well.... 😂 But I really appreciate the detail and information. Thanks a lot mate. Consistency seems to be the thing to aim for, for accurate grouping. Learnt that in my airgun days. Rebuilt many over the years, always ensuring i stayed well under the limits. Leaning towards the tac41 now, after some more research. Thanks again.

I wear a mask as I wear glasses, will either of these work with a mask? I suspect not, but I'm asking anyway?

What gas bolt action would you go for? Thanks for the reply. Watched a few vids on it, the double magazine seems weird, but I'll do some more research. Thanks

I really have a lot to learn... I'll look into dmrs a bit more. Thanks

Now that's pretty... ❤️ What is it? 😆

Thanks for the reply. I could consider a bull pup. I should have clarified id like to stick with springers as I just sold my dive bottle last week. Also light enough for my lad to carry, although he's not a weakling. 😆 Using the mags I have already appeals for sure. Rick

I know this has been asked a million times so sorry for asking again, ive done a fair bit of research but still can't decide. For Christmas/birthday the wife has offered to buy me a new sniper rifle. Although it's my present I suspect the lad will use it more than me as I like the running around and blasting type of game more. But we have 4 M4s, 2mp5s and a krinkov so I fancy something new for the collection. Also have 3 gas pistols as well. So which to get? Budget about £400ish, but could go higher for the right one. I already have plenty of scopes, so don't need to budget for them. Ssg10 or 11 top of my list, but I'm open to any suggestions. What would you guys spend your money on? Many thanks Rick

Welcome. I also sold/swapped airguns to get into Airsoft. Much more fun, sociable and energetic. Still new here myself, I spend far too much time in the classifiied section on here, and on YouTube looking at their reviews. Spent a bit of time in the Netherlands, love the north especially. Stunning scenery and great people. Rick

Just had a brilliant day of airsofting at over the top (OTT) on Anglesey. Took my lad and 2 mates. 10 till 3pm. 120 acres of woodland, and scrubland. Few bunkers and buildings scattered about. Smallish group of about a dozen or so. Got absolutely destroyed by a couple of young teenagers and their dad in Gillies. Covered in welts and splinters. Really nice marshall/owner. All the players were super friendly. Lots of different games and teams regularly swapped about. Highly recommend the place. We will be going back again soon. Half the travel to our other site in Chester. Got given some great advice about setting our hop ups and tactics. My new krinkov performed great, but it's bloody noisy. 😆 Pissed thru BBS, almost 3 full tubs between us. I liked just sitting in a nice warm comfy sneaky place and waiting for my victims to come to me. A successful day, and our best so far.

Welcome back... It's a friendly welcoming place here, with a great classified section. 😆