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by robf
Thu Sep 15, 2016 4:51 pm
Forum: Olympic Rifle - Air and Smallbore
Topic: New ISSF Rules - Partial Summary
Replies: 119
Views: 28873

Re: New ISSF Rules - Partial Summary

I've heard it was said in 2012.
by robf
Thu Sep 15, 2016 4:50 pm
Forum: Olympic Rifle - Air and Smallbore
Topic: Steyr LG-100 Cylinder Gauge Damaged
Replies: 3
Views: 692

Re: Steyr LG-100 Cylinder Gauge Damaged

It's a cheap item but probably not by the time you've found the exact match.

If you have the tools a replacement is a 2 min job. Steyr do quick fill conversions for the lg110. Might be worth looking into for the lg100 to see if they fit.
by robf
Thu Sep 15, 2016 12:03 pm
Forum: Olympic Rifle - Air and Smallbore
Topic: New ISSF Rules - Partial Summary
Replies: 119
Views: 28873

Re: New ISSF Rules - Partial Summary

Yep that. And... Visors have also been touching rearsights. Anatomically shaped grips and grip tape on pistol grips. Pistol grips touching chests. All in Issf World Cup or Olympic finals this year.
by robf
Thu Sep 15, 2016 10:10 am
Forum: Olympic Rifle - Air and Smallbore
Topic: New ISSF Rules - Partial Summary
Replies: 119
Views: 28873

Re: New ISSF Rules - Partial Summary

And that is new? Nope, but having had several goes at it, you'd think there'd be some learning happening. No lower limit on butt plate. Limit on butt stock. So have a shallower butt stock and a deeper butt plate. Behind the grip. The original interpretation was to give a shooter the benefit of the ...
by robf
Thu Sep 15, 2016 7:31 am
Forum: Olympic Rifle - Air and Smallbore
Topic: New ISSF Rules - Partial Summary
Replies: 119
Views: 28873

Re: New ISSF Rules - Partial Summary

Very badly worded. What's the centre of the butt-stock on an already angled and offset butt section like FWB/Walther, or something custom...? No lower limit on butt plate. Limit on butt stock. So have a shallower butt stock and a deeper butt plate. “Any devices or weights projecting downward or outw...
by robf
Thu Sep 15, 2016 7:04 am
Forum: Shooters Lounge
Topic: Blocking branding on equipment in the Olympics?
Replies: 29
Views: 4740

Re: Blocking branding on equipment in the Olympics?

What is ludicrous is paying more attention to the logo rules than the competition rules.
by robf
Thu Sep 15, 2016 7:01 am
Forum: Shooters Lounge
Topic: Why do PCP’s-Springers prefer smaller-larger size pellets?
Replies: 14
Views: 2291

Re: Why do PCP’s-Springers prefer smaller-larger size pellet

Head size is a myth on pellet tins. Go and measure some and see just by how much.
by robf
Tue Aug 09, 2016 11:00 am
Forum: Shooters Lounge
Topic: Air Rifle discharged sparks
Replies: 16
Views: 3458

Re: Air Rifle discharged sparks

Yep, seen it before. In fact been sent a video of it happening as well. Can only assume it's tiny particles getting hot as the lead travels down the barrel. Seen it on two different PCP rifles running at about 800fps
by robf
Tue Nov 03, 2015 6:20 pm
Forum: Shooters Lounge
Topic: Washing pellets
Replies: 20
Views: 3325

Re: Washing pellets

Also be aware that if you get oil or lube or anything down in the regulator if your airgun it could ruin the mechanism... Ryan I wouldn't worry about that too much. To get oil into the reg it's got to get into the transfer port, past the closed and sealed knock open valve, into the reservoir, and t...
by robf
Mon Feb 23, 2015 12:15 pm
Forum: Shooters Lounge
Topic: ISSF supported seminar on Mental training for shooters
Replies: 9
Views: 2074

Re: ISSF supported seminar on Mental training for shooters

Al, But £200 or more to attend a one day seminar is a bit steep though. I know members can get it down to £150 if they book early. I think £100 for watching the video is a right royal rip off though. It depends on the quality of the presentation and what you think it might be worth to you. If I wer...
by robf
Tue Sep 16, 2014 7:45 am
Forum: Shooters Lounge
Topic: Are there reports of catastrophic cylinder failures??
Replies: 81
Views: 12120

Re: Are there reports of catastrophic cylinder failures??

Sorry I'm not meeting your standards for evidence. There are dozens and dozens of non-removable (and removable) cylinder non-10M PCP models, and they're made by dozens of companies in a dozen countries. Just off the top of my head there's BSA, Daystate, Air Arms, Theoben, Hatsan, Crosman, Benjamin,...
by robf
Tue Aug 12, 2014 7:40 am
Forum: Shooters Lounge
Topic: Are there reports of catastrophic cylinder failures??
Replies: 81
Views: 12120

Re: so why...

ISSF are simply adopting the same 10 year limit as apply to all of the European manufacturers under European law. So why doesn't this law apply to non-10M PCPs made by the same European manufacturers (and others)? Are you saying that it doesn't? As far as I'm aware they all have to put a maximum 10...
by robf
Fri Jul 18, 2014 7:10 am
Forum: Shooters Lounge
Topic: Easyjet refuse Airrifle shooters for not having license...
Replies: 5
Views: 1500

I'm pleased to say this seems to have a positive resolution. Thanks to all the help and guidance of the BASC, and the AMTA, the EFTA has been able to get this statement from Easyjet. Unfortunately easyJet's carriage of firearms policy was applied incorrectly on this occasion and so we would like to ...
by robf
Sun Jul 13, 2014 5:40 am
Forum: Shooters Lounge
Topic: Easyjet refuse Airrifle shooters for not having license...
Replies: 5
Views: 1500

Easyjet refuse Airrifle shooters for not having license...

3 EFTA Team England shooters including current World Champion refused travel from London Standsted to Bilbao yesterday because they did not have licenses for their rifles which you cannot get licenses for because they don't need one. These are target shooters representing England in an international...
by robf
Mon Jun 02, 2014 6:26 am
Forum: Olympic Rifle - Air and Smallbore
Topic: Felt Cleaning Pellets for Air Rifles
Replies: 10
Views: 2851

VFG make them.

Far more effective than the shoot throughs in my experience.
by robf
Tue Dec 03, 2013 7:39 am
Forum: Olympic Rifle - Air and Smallbore
Topic: .177 pellet dia. (skirt??) by .001" increments?
Replies: 18
Views: 3602

If anyone measures the head size of a pellet they will most likely find the head size is a nonsense compared to the actual measurement. I haven't tried it with other brands, but JSB domed pellets are normally 4.49-4.50 no matter if it says 4.51,2,3 on the tin. Batch is more important to performance....
by robf
Wed Oct 16, 2013 5:43 am
Forum: Olympic Rifle - Air and Smallbore
Topic: Looking for new training ideas/ advise
Replies: 6
Views: 1472

My advice would be to orientate yourself around the coach you have rather than seeking advice elsewhere on specific elements of training, which may completely unsuitable to you. Training programs are specific to each shooter, so they need to be tailored to match them and the resources available. Hav...
by robf
Wed Oct 02, 2013 2:25 am
Forum: Olympic Rifle - Air and Smallbore
Topic: Left hand slipping in offhand
Replies: 22
Views: 4222

My guess is they will only nail the stuff that doesn't look off the shelf. The fact that Walther add a grippy paint to their stocks seems to escape the Issf.

My take is there should not be the force to push the hand toward the muzzle and that's probably more key.
by robf
Tue Oct 01, 2013 10:31 am
Forum: Olympic Rifle - Air and Smallbore
Topic: Left hand slipping in offhand
Replies: 22
Views: 4222

Try using some non slip/skater tape Except for the rule: 7.4.2.5 Material that gives increased grip may not be added to the forend, pistol grip or lower part of the stock. Now there is nothing that says you cannot rasp down and make rougher the stock down there. Also, I think that the hand position...
by robf
Fri Aug 23, 2013 6:55 am
Forum: Olympic Rifle - Air and Smallbore
Topic: Buttplate contacts right pectoral muscle
Replies: 37
Views: 5945

Free position? That's got a hook. But it's also quite wide, and also quite deep.

Is there any lateral offset left?