Plymtom wrote:Yes they are great fun, loading up the 175 Lb rifle ones even with the cocking rope is tiring, We would not part with any of our stuff in preference for something else... Rule number one :_ you can never have too many Guns, bows, crossbows, catapults, guitars or knives ( or any other cool man toy things)
Rule number two :_ you must never sell any of them, and neither can your descendants.
Wulfshead wrote:LOL, LOL.
My wife just watched a couple of videos on the Tomcat Mk 2.
My first question was 'Do you like that ?'
Her repy was 'Yes'
My second question was 'Do you want one ?'
Her reply was 'Not yet'
Conclusion is that she does want one but is making it easy for me to think of a Christmas present lol.
Thanks again for the tips folks,
Wulfshead
I'd know I was on a winner if she asked if they make purple ones.
I have a strategy, it's not written in stone, nor can it be, this scenario has too many variables, everything about it depends on those variables, being specific is not possible.
All the above sound really good but after reading more, costing, watching youtube vids etc, I'm sticking with my weihrauch rifles/pistols and just get me a few tins of decent pellets (which I believe to be RWS Super H point?)
hobo wrote:All the above sound really good but after reading more, costing, watching youtube vids etc, I'm sticking with my weihrauch rifles/pistols and just get me a few tins of decent pellets (which I believe to be RWS Super H point?)
There's an undeniable element of wisdom in that Hobo, add to that your location, in my case urban terraced housing, I would have to travel some distance to bag a meal with any tool for the job, note that whilst I know they are all weapons (which I respect the danger of and behave responsibly with), to me they are either tools or man-toys, not in a sexist nor irresponsible context but in the best way I can come up with to illustrate that family fun is their primary use, further down the line they may also (the appropriate and legal ones for the purpose) be used to put food on the table, even a little pest control, in conclusion I would not recommend anyone buy any weapon "in case SHTF" it took me till my 50's to stop dabbling and wishing we could go and do these sports to actually joining a club, and I have not looked back in any other way than kicking myself that the family could have been having this much fun (not to mention the useful skill) for many years.
Of all the weapons you could possibly own, the best practical solution to the ( never going to happen) zombie apocalypse I have found is this
Off grid power solution too
I have a strategy, it's not written in stone, nor can it be, this scenario has too many variables, everything about it depends on those variables, being specific is not possible.
For me the rifles/pistols are both an interest and a 'just in case', as you mention - for (small) food and pest control.
I think I might struggle as well with crossbows as I still don't have any decent use of one arm/hand (I've adapted it's use to hold and steady a rifle, though I much prefer pistols).
hobo wrote:For me the rifles/pistols are both an interest and a 'just in case', as you mention - for (small) food and pest control.
I think I might struggle as well with crossbows as I still don't have any decent use of one arm/hand (I've adapted it's use to hold and steady a rifle, though I much prefer pistols).
TBH Hobo the lever operated pistol crossbows are no worse than air pistols for loading and holding, and equal at least for fun, rifle ones are heavy and without the cocking aid -toilet accident inducing loading is very possible, remember air pistols of the legal limit variety may well be of use for close range pest control, other than that it's a rifle, another point or two for you hunting is rarely done unsupported, be it a stick, a bipod, fence to lean on rarely if ever would you just stand and shoot, the other thing which may surprise you is that full bore firearms are often easier for someone physically restricted to use than a springer air gun, both in terms of loading and recoil, with a moderator or a muzzle break even a .308 jumps no more than my BSA supersport air rifle, and with subsonic ammunition it's quieter too, on the down side it is double or more the weight though (target rifles have heavy barrels so you can shoot more before it gets hot and looses some accuracy)
I have a strategy, it's not written in stone, nor can it be, this scenario has too many variables, everything about it depends on those variables, being specific is not possible.
Thanks PT!
Of course, the fact that I've already invested in my rifles/pistols is another thing to sway me
Subsonic ammunition? I'll have to google that!
