Let's See Those British Bombshells!!! (UK/English pic thread)

[Pezzer]

Just do a Goggle search on Applying paste wax to wood furniture.  Really simple, tho does take some time between apply, dry and buff sessions.
In warmer weather 15 min to 1/2 hour dry time between coats ... easy peezy

Awesome, thanks again...will have to get on that soon...

[Nikoman]

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[Motorhead]

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Ok, spill the beans ... what we looking at here ?

[wilsonj1018]

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Ok, spill the beans ... what we looking at here ?

another beeman bearcub, and a few dead hosp. just like the one I posted on the previous page.
Josh

[Nikoman]

Yup, Josh is correct.
It's one of my 'Cubs doing its job at sunset. I figured it was a beautiful British Bombshell at sunset.

[Motorhead]

A'h West coast thing .. dig the Orange sky .... dang fires 

[Pezzer]

A'h West coast thing .. dig the Orange sky .... dang fires 

Yeah I know I herd Mt. Diablo is burning...sad, used to live right under that one...

-Pezzer

[Pezzer]

Ok gang, HAD to post a quick update. Just got my factory referb / demo Hawke Sidewinder 30 6-24x56 with SR12 reticle and I just am so impressed it's a bit hard to express here. After getting into fine optics through pre-teen telescope building workshops orientated towards astronomy plus operating and owning a few high end telescopes I can tell you guys these China built Hawke scopes are the real deal. Optically, this glass is on par with the much higher priced US, German and Japanese offerings I have examined. Bright and clear at all zoom levels with only the slightest hint of edge aberrations and no chromatic problems observed. This for about three times the price of my old trusty UGT/Leapers makes it look like a toy in comparison with this Hawke. Very good option for under $500 if you want a serious scope and don't want to sell a car or take out a mortgage for one. Excellent array of goodies in the nice hard shell foam lined case including a 4" focus wheel and sunshade. Made the BIG mistake of downloading the free Chairgun software last night. Yeah was up over 45 minuets just playing around with settings and features. So this morning I'm researching digital chronographs online so I can "really" blueprint my TX. Order placed I will be measuring velocities by early next week. Really dying to find out how this is performing. I'm guessing she is shooting a bit on the hot side biased on the ballistics I am seeing with just POI changes. Maybe even 15 ft/lbs or so with .177 Baracudas, but maybe my guess is way off. Anyway thought I would post a couple of new pics with this nifty scope mounted. I can't even brag about the price I got on this one as it may compromise my source.  Air Arms and Hawke fan-boy for life!

-Pezzer

[Motorhead]

With Barracudas would be shocked if your at 15# .... never the less ROCKIN rifle and Scope 

[Nikoman]

Nice looking combo there, Pezzer.

[Pezzer]

With Barracudas would be shocked if your at 15# .... never the less ROCKIN rifle and Scope 

You got me thinking and you are right, I didnt run the numbers before my late night post and guesswork. It may indeed be close to 15 though with the way it like to go crazy with lighter pellets but I am also dealing with a VERY dirty barrel. Proper cleaning supplies will be here tomorrow and after a good scrub I think she will tighten up again. After over 1500 pellets without a single patch through I'm betting it's pretty bad in there. Plus PA should be shipping my chrony today so next week I will have "real" numbers to work with and post here. Gene Salvino at PA / Air Venturi did do something to this thing it seems besides an awesome clean-out and lube job by the way she shoots but I need to meet up with other air gunners so I can compare. Can't wait to send in my Hw77 for new goodies and see how the 33 year old shoots tuned up and with fresh seals and a new spring.

Just looked at Chairgun again and yeah I do think I may be pushing the 10.65 grain at close to 800fps...we will see next week...ballistics table to follow.

-Pezzer
 

[Pezzer]

Nice looking combo there, Pezzer.

Thanks Nikoman. BTW my mom still owns a house in Sac for when they come down the mountain, like many bailed out to retire in cheaper Nevada near Tahoe. Anyway I see your an avid fan of fine optics with how much you have invested in Leupold. Awesome scopes but I just can't get into optics that cost more than my rifles, lol. I do plan to try out a Leupold, Zeiss or a Nikon some day when I'm rich but I'm quite happy about discovering Hawke. Good option for the poor people, hehe.

-Pezzer
 

[silent_airman]

Nice looking combo there, Pezzer.

Thanks Nikoman. BTW my mom still owns a house in Sac for when they come down the mountain, like many bailed out to retire in cheaper Nevada near Tahoe. Anyway I see your an avid fan of fine optics with how much you have invested in Leupold. Awesome scopes but I just can't get into optics that cost more than my rifles, lol. I do plan to try out a Leupold, Zeiss or a Nikon some day when I'm rich but I'm quite happy about discovering Hawke. Good option for the poor people, hehe.

-Pezzer


 

I thought paying $300 for my Hawke meant I was rich lol. You burst my bubble! 

[Duckfish]

Really nice seeing all these great guns,  I really enjoyed reading everyone's posts, could we see more BSA springers? 

Duck

[Nikoman]

That's a good request, Duck.
Anyone have any nice, beautiful UK BSA's to post?

[Duckfish]

That's a good request, Duck.
Anyone have any nice, beautiful UK BSA's to post?

Must not be very many out there

Duck

[palonej]

Great looking set up Pezzer!!! Just picked up the same scope for a new 97. Absolutely awesome glass!! Rifle is looking gooooood!!!

[1nmartin]

Got my baby on Wednesday and I think I'll keep her;)
Here's a few pics (mostly for Niko!! lol) of her with a UTG 4-16x44 Sidewheel.

[Nikoman]

I'm wiping the drool off the floor!!!!!
WOWsers!
Hang on while I pick my jaw up off the floor!
NICE!!!!!!

[Sfttailrdr46]

  Well I get to post my Pro sport twice in 1 day