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[bigpete]

I’m only 20 so I’ve missed out on all the semi atomic 22 fun. I need a trip to America I think.

You didn't miss anything. As an old fart, I never did see the use of a Semi or Full Automatic as they are just not very accurate unless you can fire one round at a time. Maybe if you want to hang off the side of a helicopter but then that would be a job eh..!!

I had a laugh when I saw "Auto" spelt "Atomic" and I thought, gee what did I miss in the story... Sorry....

I don't see that I'm missing anything either not having a Class D license for a centrefire. Nor do I ever want one of these "Tacticool" looking rifles. They don't shoot any better than a standard rifle other than the owner feels...cool...

Just wait ; now everyone will be jumping on your back calling you a fudd and all sorts of other stuff...

[wrenchman]

hunting99 please dont think i was trying to give you a hard time i was just trying to point out that some times semi autos are over rated

[JimTom]

Semi do nothing for me either. More than happy with my humble bolt actions.

[Sergeant Hartman]

Lol big Pete. Everytime I bring that topic up I get that response. And the only reason the semi loving guys can give for wanting a semi is... just cuz.

Well I want to win the 70m tattslotto draw.... but there is no chance as I don't even buy a ticket

[trekin]

I’m only 20 so I’ve missed out on all the semi atomic 22 fun. I need a trip to America I think.

You didn't miss anything. As an old fart, I never did see the use of a Semi or Full Automatic as they are just not very accurate unless you can fire one round at a time. Maybe if you want to hang off the side of a helicopter but then that would be a job eh..!!

I had a laugh when I saw "Auto" spelt "Atomic" and I thought, gee what did I miss in the story... Sorry....

I don't see that I'm missing anything either not having a Class D license for a centrefire. Nor do I ever want one of these "Tacticool" looking rifles. They don't shoot any better than a standard rifle other than the owner feels...cool...

Each to their own, but it matters not how the round finds it way in the breach, if you remember one simple rule, "aim with your eye, not your finger".

[TassieTiger]

Lol big Pete. Everytime I bring that topic up I get that response. And the only reason the semi loving guys can give for wanting a semi is... just cuz.

Well I want to win the 70m tattslotto draw.... but there is no chance as I don't even buy a ticket

Playing devils advocate here as - but the answer just cuz, can be applied to many, many firearm related depictions.
Why do you need multiple 30 cals?
Why do you need a lever action and a straight pull? Why do you need more than one 12g? Etc...you can make up reasons like, well I need that faster follow up shot, or I’m wanting to hunt different animals at different distances - but just as you said cuz isn’t a relative answer to people wanting a semi, isn’t it then also possible that others may draw the same conclusions to the multitude of firearms we do have available?
I’m not trying to put shot on anyone - just trying to put a 4th persons point of view on the situation...

[Bruiser64]

For a hunting application I have not particularly missed semi autos. My first 22 was a semi auto, which was prone to jamming at inopportune moments. Having said that I really liked my semi auto shotgun when I had it. That was a nice thing to shoot bunnies with. Since losing my semi auto, I have shot a few things with my under and over shottie and my bolt action rifles. I really doubt a semi auto would have increased my success rate. I read an article many years ago by the late US writer Colonel Jeff Cooper who made the point that firepower was NOT the number of rounds in your magazine or that you could send towards your target. It was the number of rounds you could put INTO your target. One well aimed shot is firepower. 10 misses isn’t.

[trekin]

There is only one problem with semi autos, and that is the attitude of the nut behind the butt. This attitude is easily seen in the post above by those who say there is no use for semis, or tell us that they do not miss having them any more.

[Stix]

I’m only 20 so I’ve missed out on all the semi atomic 22 fun. I need a trip to America I think.

You didn't miss anything. As an old fart, I never did see the use of a Semi or Full Automatic as they are just not very accurate unless you can fire one round at a time. Maybe if you want to hang off the side of a helicopter but then that would be a job eh..!!

I had a laugh when I saw "Auto" spelt "Atomic" and I thought, gee what did I miss in the story... Sorry....

I don't see that I'm missing anything either not having a Class D license for a centrefire. Nor do I ever want one of these "Tacticool" looking rifles. They don't shoot any better than a standard rifle other than the owner feels...cool...

Just wait ; now everyone will be jumping on your back calling you a fudd and all sorts of other stuff...

Dont listen to them hunting99...
You have missed out on something...and not everyone who has a difference of opinion is a fudd...
(im not having a crack at you fella's... )

Forget the 22's mate...semi auto shotguns are where the fun is at....destroying small feral invasive species such as bunnies pigeons & starlings is most efficiently done with a semi auto shotgun...& its bucket loads of fun...

If in the right hands (meaning the 'nut behind the butt' as its been termed), being a competent shot with sufficient training &/or experience, a self loading shottie is a very effective eradication tool...not to mention, for a sporting shooter/hunter adds an entirely different level of enjoyment to a hunt or cull.

Walking around a freshly headed paddock that is bordered with bunny infested mallee, first thing in the morning with a semi auto 12g is some of the best fun you will have while doing the farmer & the environment a favour...!!
Infact ive found the best way is to have someone drive a vehicle at walking pace say 20-30 yards in the paddock, while you walk 10-15 yards ahead of the vehicle at around 10-15 yds inside the fence line...
With a double barrel the fun is over immediately while you see another 1, 2 or 4 bunnies scatter past while youre frantically trying to reload...with a S L shottie the adrenalin rush keeps going...you try to flick one or more shells back in and another bursts accross the track & youre on cos youve got another 2 or 3 rounds ready to go...it really is an exciting way to shoot...!!!

Also there is feral pigeon infestations on farms...a couple of farms i shoot on have a problem...so the most i can get is 4 pigeons per day--thats 2 barrels in the morning & 2 in the evening...if i had a self loader with say 5+1 i could get up to 12 per day...
Thats the difference in bringing numbers down significantly, to making no difference at all...!!

Places where there are large numbers of starlings is fun too...i used to visit a farm & we'd sit on the front verandah in the afternoon having a beer & a chat...id have the shottie ready to go & we'd all keep our eyes on the sky to see when the next flock were flying over...to see 3 out of 5 starlings drop was a hoot, but to sometimes let off 5 rounds & have 6 or 7 drop was a bigger hoot...!!!

Then there is duck hunting...i just shoot on farms & dont go out in the water ways with everyone else.
So when i visit a farm to shoot, i have only one oppertunity to get a decent feed per trip as once they are disturbed they wont return to that farm for a week or so...
So a walk over the wall of a dam can get 2 at best...again with a S loader i could get a few decent dinners to last over the winter...

It really does amaze me that because some shooters dont have a need & therefor dont see a purpose for a semi auto, that they deem that others shouldnt have them either..

2 shots 2 barrels...Need 6 shots one barrel...!!

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Now hows that for a thread going off topic...

[hunting99]

[on_one_wheel]

Personally I'm not a huge fan of the sidchrome "anti-slip" design.

I've been more than happy with the cheaper Repco spanners. They're a good fit on the hex and feel good in the hand.

[trekin]

I’m only 20 so I’ve missed out on all the semi atomic 22 fun. I need a trip to America I think.

You didn't miss anything. As an old fart, I never did see the use of a Semi or Full Automatic as they are just not very accurate unless you can fire one round at a time. Maybe if you want to hang off the side of a helicopter but then that would be a job eh..!!

I had a laugh when I saw "Auto" spelt "Atomic" and I thought, gee what did I miss in the story... Sorry....

I don't see that I'm missing anything either not having a Class D license for a centrefire. Nor do I ever want one of these "Tacticool" looking rifles. They don't shoot any better than a standard rifle other than the owner feels...cool...

Just wait ; now everyone will be jumping on your back calling you a fudd and all sorts of other stuff...

Dont listen to them hunting99...
You have missed out on something...and not everyone who has a difference of opinion is a fudd...
(im not having a crack at you fella's... )

Forget the 22's mate...semi auto shotguns are where the fun is at....destroying small feral invasive species such as bunnies pigeons & starlings is most efficiently done with a semi auto shotgun...& its bucket loads of fun...

If in the right hands (meaning the 'nut behind the butt' as its been termed), being a competent shot with sufficient training &/or experience, a self loading shottie is a very effective eradication tool...not to mention, for a sporting shooter/hunter adds an entirely different level of enjoyment to a hunt or cull.

Walking around a freshly headed paddock that is bordered with bunny infested mallee, first thing in the morning with a semi auto 12g is some of the best fun you will have while doing the farmer & the environment a favour...!!
Infact ive found the best way is to have someone drive a vehicle at walking pace say 20-30 yards in the paddock, while you walk 10-15 yards ahead of the vehicle at around 10-15 yds inside the fence line...
With a double barrel the fun is over immediately while you see another 1, 2 or 4 bunnies scatter past while youre frantically trying to reload...with a S L shottie the adrenalin rush keeps going...you try to flick one or more shells back in and another bursts accross the track & youre on cos youve got another 2 or 3 rounds ready to go...it really is an exciting way to shoot...!!!

Also there is feral pigeon infestations on farms...a couple of farms i shoot on have a problem...so the most i can get is 4 pigeons per day--thats 2 barrels in the morning & 2 in the evening...if i had a self loader with say 5+1 i could get up to 12 per day...
Thats the difference in bringing numbers down significantly, to making no difference at all...!!

Places where there are large numbers of starlings is fun too...i used to visit a farm & we'd sit on the front verandah in the afternoon having a beer & a chat...id have the shottie ready to go & we'd all keep our eyes on the sky to see when the next flock were flying over...to see 3 out of 5 starlings drop was a hoot, but to sometimes let off 5 rounds & have 6 or 7 drop was a bigger hoot...!!!

Then there is duck hunting...i just shoot on farms & dont go out in the water ways with everyone else.
So when i visit a farm to shoot, i have only one oppertunity to get a decent feed per trip as once they are disturbed they wont return to that farm for a week or so...
So a walk over the wall of a dam can get 2 at best...again with a S loader i could get a few decent dinners to last over the winter...

It really does amaze me that because some shooters dont have a need & therefor dont see a purpose for a semi auto, that they deem that others shouldnt have them either..

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Now hows that for a thread going off topic...

Sorry, did not mean to infer that anybody was a fudd. The attitude referred to is that shown by some that the moment you are given a semi it will turn you into a "spray & pray" artist, and in my book, that is tantamount to the antis saying the guns turn LAFOs into child killing pychos.
Whilst I totally agree with what you have said above, particually this part "If in the right hands (meaning the 'nut behind the butt' as its been termed), being a competent shot with sufficient training &/or experience, a self loading shottie is a very effective eradication tool...not to mention, for a sporting shooter/hunter adds an entirely different level of enjoyment to a hunt or cull.", I would go further and say that when used properly, a semi rifle in competition introduces a whole new skills set, the first of which is, as I have pointed out eariler, is learning to aim with you eye, not the trigger.
In my much younger days, I, too, enjoyed the rabbit hunt much as you described with my Boito 8 round riot gun, the only difference being instead of a ute I used bird fright.

[Sergeant Hartman]

The thing is... if you really have a need you can still get a semi auto legally. I only say for most people the need is not there.

Someone had a video of 15 people shooting pigeons with shotguns... they killed plenty. Jk

TT, playing devil advocate, I was taking to someone and we justify guns as this,

22lr, is quiet, cheap to run so good to practice on. Also closest range only allows 22lr

223, is cheapest centerfire (probably too shoot), low recoil, well kill most smaller animals in Australia. Quieter than other CF.

243/6.5/308 any one of these will be good for the larger animals like deer, except in some states 243/6.5 is classed as not big enough so need 308

6.5/243/etc, if you want to shoot longer range target stuff 0-500m). Low recoil

300wm/338lap/etc, if you want to shoot even larger distances 500+ but costly to run and big recoil.

Shotgun, anyone wanting to hunt ducks, or even rabbits etc. Also if you want clay shooting or tr as p and want to be competitive then likely need specialist shotgun for that.

So at the minimum you need 6 gun


Rotfl

[Stix]

Sorry, did not mean to infer that anybody was a fudd. The attitude referred to is that shown by some that the moment you are given a semi it will turn you into a "spray & pray" artist, and in my book, that is tantamount to the antis saying the guns turn LAFOs into child killing pychos.
Whilst I totally agree with what you have said above, particually this part "If in the right hands (meaning the 'nut behind the butt' as its been termed), being a competent shot with sufficient training &/or experience, a self loading shottie is a very effective eradication tool...not to mention, for a sporting shooter/hunter adds an entirely different level of enjoyment to a hunt or cull.", I would go further and say that when used properly, a semi rifle in competition introduces a whole new skills set, the first of which is, as I have pointed out eariler, is learning to aim with you eye, not the trigger.
In my much younger days, I, too, enjoyed the rabbit hunt much as you described with my Boito 8 round riot gun, the only difference being instead of a ute I used bird fright.

I didnt think you inferred anyone was a fudd. ..i just didnt want Apollo to think im calling him a fudd (or anyone for that matter) as was mentioned by BigPete suggesting replies would be accusing him of such...
Apollo is lots of things.. .but i dont think he's a fudd... (its good to have the grumpy ol' fella back online & kicking again... )

I can imagine what you mean with regard to another skill set using a semi in comp...same for rapid head shooting of bunnies i guess...
I know my trigger technique is vastly different if spotlighting bunnies with a 22 within 40-50 yds, as compared to 200yd head shots...that long gentle squeeze of long shots is no good for a headshot at 30 yds on a hoppy stoppy bunny that wont sit still...

I like the sound of this 8 round riot gun...could you imagine the outcry if thats what they called the Alder..."Adler release their 8 round riot lever shotgun to be freely available to sporting shooters"...[/i]

[Crazy]

I'm 17 approaching 18, i currently hold a Vic junior firearms permit and do all my shooting and hunting legally with licensed family members. Does that make me the youngest so far?

[duncan61]

yes

[Member-Deleted]

Yeah Crazy looks like you get the chocolate frog for being the youngest

[Aster]

Just wondering if the Mods can check and post who is our Oldest, and Youngest members.

By age, as in years spent on this earth.

No, mate.

You can see some info here on the group as a whole - viewtopic.php?f=8&t=5552

But attributing any info to a specific member/account is not doable.

[Pademelon]

I know this thread is old but I thought y'all would like to know you have another young shooter here. Turned 18 this year and have my A and B license and just picked up a CZ455 .22lr Also have access to another .22lr and a 12G coach gun. Decided not to bother with Cat C. They said I have to do another safety course and would only give me a 1 year license so no point in my opinion. Been keeping busy knocking over wallaby and possum under my CPP. Looking into getting the game meat shooter accreditation and commercial licenses too.

[TassieTiger]

I know this thread is old but I thought y'all would like to know you have another young shooter here. Turned 18 this year and have my A and B license and just picked up a CZ455 .22lr Also have access to another .22lr and a 12G coach gun. Decided not to bother with Cat C. They said I have to do another safety course and would only give me a 1 year license so no point in my opinion. Been keeping busy knocking over wallaby and possum under my CPP. Looking into getting the game meat shooter accreditation and commercial licenses too.

Welcome aboard the ship of insanity.
I was a f%* wit at 18, thought I knew s**t about the world - I knew nothing and I’m glad I didn’t have access to a firearm. Everyone matures differently though.

I too recently looked at cat C and decided against it. 1000’s of other firearms in A and B that suit the game.