Lever Style air rifle

[GFK]

I have an air pistol for target practice and rodent control. It pumps up to about 600 FPS (correction), which is in the neighborhood of a .38. But, it does not have the cross section. Yet, it should do some damage on rodents. Plus, the rounds are cheap to shoot. I can even shoot it in city limits without much of an issue. For $50, I have no complaints.

[markiver54]

Thank you for your report RED! and thank you once again NCG. Was a comforting surprise when I returned home, to see these posts.
Had to go back to Wally World today to return an item I purchased yesterday. Before leaving, I thought; what the heck, $60.00 is not going to affect me, so I got one. Worth the nostalgia even if it became a wall ornament.
I was actually kinda surprised when the associate took one out of the box for me. Was better looking and feeling than I was expecting! Best pellets I could find for now are Gamo TS-10, 10.49 gr. I really don't foresee shooting BB's.
BTW, NCG, guess I'm i bit ignorant, but what is fpe?

[Mistered]

FPE = Foot Pounds of Energy

[North Country Gal]

As noted by our Mistered, yes, foot pounds of energy. In some European countries and even Canada, the foot pounds of energy an airgun produces determines whether you will need a license to own it or the type of license needed to own it.

In the airgun world, 20 fpe is considered seriously powerful. These are considered powerful enough for larger animals like raccoons and woodchucks and routinely used for that kind of hunting.

It's all relative, of course. Even a "magnum" springer or PCP airgun at 20 fpe can't hold a candle to even the humble 22 LR CB cartridge that uses no powder, just the primer to push the bullet. Even that wimpy 22 LR round gets you 40 fpe. A standard velocity 22 LR round gets up around 115-120 fpe.

[markiver54]

DUH! to myself,
Thank you both for clearing that up!

[BigAl52]

I knew you would get one.

[markiver54]

I knew you would get one.

I knew you knew Al.

[markiver54]

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FWIT's worth...here it is.

[RED]

Mark: For a 100% improvement of your front sight w/ zero effort and no cost, try this: Snip a common straight pin in half, add a drop of Elmers and push it through the minature hole in the sight. In less than a minute you'll have an easy-to-see "silver bead" that works perfectly with the adjustable rear sight. Happy plinking!

[markiver54]

Mark: For a 100% improvement of your front sight w/ zero effort and no cost, try this: Snip a common straight pin in half, add a drop of Elmers and push it through the minature hole in the sight. In less than a minute you'll have an easy-to-see "silver bead" that works perfectly with the adjustable rear sight. Happy plinking!

Thanks for the tip RED. I did notice the hole in the front site, but had not thought of doing that!

[GFK]

20200103_221204.jpgFWIT's worth...here it is.

Well, it looks like a Henry. Hopefully, people don't confuse it with a long gun and call the police.

[markiver54]

20200103_221204.jpgFWIT's worth...here it is.

Well, it looks like a Henry. Hopefully, people don't confuse it with a long gun and call the police.

sorry, will try to take a better picture...It's actually a pretty cool rifle for the money.
BTW...you're right...will not flash it in public.

[Mistered]

Hopefully, people don't confuse it with a long gun and call the police.

Well, technically it IS a long gun and as long as Mark is doing nothing illegal and minding his own biz then 'people' should mind theirs and have no reason to call the police.

[GFK]

. . . then 'people' should mind theirs and have no reason to call the police.

If only people would. First, it was kind of a joke. But, I was thinking more of sitting on the deck and shooting in the backyard. I don't know if he stays in the city limits or not. And, I know it doesn't go bang! But, some people get excited by just the sight of a possible firearm. I stay in a small town with neighbors less than 100 ft away. Most mind their business. But, some are in everybody's business. And, police will drive through the subdivision, if a call of suspicion is made. That is good and bad. Yet, I am still hoping to get a few acres one day. I would like to be able to shoot on my property without any issues.

[markiver54]

I do not expect to be able to shoot FIREarms within city limts, but..give me a break, air guns of lower power and caliber should be ok for back yard plinking
Don't get me wrong; I know there are some high caliber ones, made for hunting, but that is another story.
Just use common sense!!! Too bad too many, don't have much. If there was a charity for CS, i would probably donate. Then again...CS cannot be bought.

[GFK]

Yep. I shoot mine in the backyard. I also used it to teach my daughter how to shoot, in the backyard. Rodents are in the yard as well. But, some people will jump at boo, spiders, snakes, etc. Happy plinking!

[North Country Gal]

Guys, over on my air gun forums are tons of examples where shooting an airgun in your backyard with neighbors close by, even when legal, has caused incidents. Right or wrong, it's just a fact life. And do check with your local laws. Don't assume that just because it's an air gun or BB gun, it won't matter. Like it or not, the majority of folks in this country are clueless about guns and wouldn't know an airgun from a 30-06 rifle.

One option I would suggest you explore is to shot indoors with the appropriate backstop. Doesn't have to be a full 10 meters. There are targets and guns appropriate for 5 yard shooting. With a pump up like this Barra, a couple of pumps would be suitable for 5 yard work.

[markiver54]

Guys, over on my air gun forums are tons of examples where shooting an airgun in your backyard with neighbors close by, even when legal, has caused incidents. Right or wrong, it's just a fact life. And do check with your local laws. Don't assume that just because it's an air gun or BB gun, it won't matter. Like it or not, the majority of folks in this country are clueless about guns and wouldn't know an airgun from a 30-06 rifle.

One option I would suggest you explore is to shot indoors with the appropriate backstop. Doesn't have to be a full 10 meters. There are targets and guns appropriate for 5 yard shooting. With a pump up like this Barra, a couple of pumps would be suitable for 5 yard work.

Point well taken, especially regarding local laws when shooting outdoors. I do not have a basement, so my indoor space is very limited. I suppose I could make it happen though.

[GFK]

Like it or not, the majority of folks in this country are clueless about guns and wouldn't know an airgun from a 30-06 rifle.

Yep.

[Vaquero]

Like it or not, the majority of folks in this country are clueless about guns and wouldn't know an airgun from a 30-06 rifle.

Yep.

Yet another reason why I like living out in county away from all that.
Heck I can shoot what ever I want right off the back porch.
Have a few gongs 49, 50 yds from the the porch rail.

But I am considering one of these for the oldest grandson.

RP