The Official Pune Offline Meet(G2G) Thread

[GT007]

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An attempt to sabotage Vishwas's Shooting Range plans.
Though I'm sure my proposal isn't going to garner much attention, but still dropping this message.
Riding to RK's, Lonavla for some boring breakfast on Sunday morning, i.e 6th October 2013. Anyone willing to tag along is welcome.
Drop in your confirmations here, in case if anyone wants to turn up.

Im up for the ride. Lemme know when n where to meet.

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[ankurdesai]

Need some advice on service centr,spares here in Pune

Hi Friends/Riders/Bulleteers,
I own Standard 1996 model and looking for the good parts and service centre here in Pune.


1. What type of Silencer was originally used in Standard 1996 model. May be a naive question but eager to know it
2. Where can I buy new spares here in Pune (heard about Nanapeth but where exacly). I am planning to get the service done with changing Silencer, Front Rim with Spokes, Front Leg guard and some other small stuff. I am kind of new here in Pune.

Moderator this my first post/questionaire seeking help. Pardon the mistakes and intervene if neccessary.

Kindly help. Thanks in advance


-Ankur

[princesirohi]

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So how was the "shooting"...guys...

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[trustvishwas]

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Shooting was quite fun activity. 18 guys turned up. Photos from my cellphone have been uploaded on FB. Here are some photos :-

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Kale Colour ke target me kiye hue ched ball pen se kiye hai . . . goli se nahee . . . typical Paaji style

Best shooter of the day - Vibhor Mittal

[icemang]

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[MENTION=23857]trustvishwas[/MENTION]. Nice pics. And an excellent effort by the participants. The targets seem to be placed at a distance greater than the effective range of the weapon causing the bullet (here pellet) to tumble at the end of its trajectory and striking the target at an angle - the tearing of the paper in one direction after impact is a dead give-away. In any case, the weapons being air-guns, one cannot expect much accuracy from them, especially if the barrel is not rifled. Did the firers get any coaching on holding, aiming and trigger operation prior to the live fire?

Wish I could have joined in...

[GT007]

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especially if the barrel is not rifled.

Sir, is this why rifles are oiled and cleaned? Or this means Zeroing procedure ? I could never learn in WT classes. Instructor sahab always kept in me rolling or crawling..

[princesirohi]

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nice pics .....

[trustvishwas]

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@trustvishwas. Nice pics. And an excellent effort by the participants. The targets seem to be placed at a distance greater than the effective range of the weapon causing the bullet (here pellet) to tumble at the end of its trajectory and striking the target at an angle - the tearing of the paper in one direction after impact is a dead give-away. In any case, the weapons being air-guns, one cannot expect much accuracy from them, especially if the barrel is not rifled. Did the firers get any coaching on holding, aiming and trigger operation prior to the live fire?

Wish I could have joined in...

The targets were placed at 10 meter distance. So it was within effective range. The targets were held in clips. Due to pressure of clips, the bottom half was bending slightly. This is why you see tearing of paper.

First portion of session was devoted to range safety briefing, then participants were trained for holding, aiming, trigger operation etc. (Most of the participants were fatigued by just holding the air rifle for 15 minutes ) Then only they were permitted to fire.

Everyone was told to forget about hitting bullseye. If he/she could get good grouping of all shots, that was good. However, as can be seen by some photos, the accuracy was quite good.

Discipline was maintained in the range so non shooters / waiting bakar group were herded into a hall next door.

Sir, is this why rifles are oiled and cleaned? Or this means Zeroing procedure ? I could never learn in WT classes. Instructor sahab always kept in me rolling or crawling..

Rifling is the process of making helical grooves in the barrel of a gun or firearm. This spins the projectile on its axis making for a truer aim. Oiling and cleaning is usually done for all firearms whether rifled or not.

Instructor knew your potential (or lack thereof ) so he asked you to keep rolling till you got out of academy.

[GT007]

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Rifling is the process of making helical grooves in the barrel of a gun or firearm. This spins the projectile on its axis making for a truer aim. Oiling and cleaning is usually done for all firearms whether rifled or not.

Instructor knew your potential (or lack thereof ) so he asked you to keep rolling till you got out of academy.

Hahaha... "those grooves are called muffler or muffle something. Grooves are there to let the gas escape" . ( Quoting my instructor) Lack of potential was clearly visible when i was asked to give demo to fellow cadets as a break out of punishment.

Btw there is a specific hindi term for people who play with air rifles ..... maar......chidiya.... Chidi maar

[trustvishwas]

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Hahaha... "those grooves are called muffler or muffle something. Grooves are there to let the gas escape" . ( Quoting my instructor) Lack of potential was clearly visible when i was asked to give demo to fellow cadets as a break out of punishment.

This is what wiki says - Rifling - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Rifling is the process of making helical grooves in the barrel of a gun or firearm, which imparts a spin to a projectile around its long axis. This spin serves togyroscopically stabilize the projectile, improving its aerodynamic stability and accuracy.

Btw there is a specific hindi term for people who play with air rifles ..... maar......chidiya.... Chidi maar

Yes but that term is for people who play. We were shooting

[GT007]

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Yes but that term is for people who play. We were shooting

"Shooting" you were doing is called 10 m Air rifle shooting and it is a form of sport . And sports are played. So Chidi maar is an appropriate term

[trustvishwas]

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So Chidi maar is an appropriate term

But there was no chidi to maar.

[icemang]

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@trustvishwas. Perfect answers for a rolling stone (aka GT007) that gathers no moss! Rifling is also used in tank main guns for all but sabot ammunition. The need is the same - spin-stabilisation. Sabots rely on fins for the same function.

I have used air rifles only at fairs - to demo shooting those pellets at balloons for my kids. All my service weapon training has been on service arms - pistols, carbines, assault rifles, machine guns and anti-tank weapons. My personal favourite is the original Russian AK-47 and my least loved is the 106 mm RCL. Good old days, those were...

[neelesh4]

Re: The Official Pune Offline Meet(G2G) Thread

@trustvishwas. Perfect answers for a rolling stone (aka GT007) that gathers no moss! Rifling is also used in tank main guns for all but sabot ammunition. The need is the same - spin-stabilisation. Sabots rely on fins for the same function.

I have used air rifles only at fairs - to demo shooting those pellets at balloons for my kids. All my service weapon training has been on service arms - pistols, carbines, assault rifles, machine guns and anti-tank weapons. My personal favourite is the original Russian AK-47 and my least loved is the 106 mm RCL. Good old days, those were...

Sir how about Insas

[icemang]

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Sir how about Insas

Superb accuracy but horrible ergonomics and serviceability issues. Bastard child of a number of other assault rifles and another typical f***up of the DRDO. Possibly THE worst weapon, per se, I have used. Will not touch an INSAS rifle with a barge pole. If I write any more, I will infringe the Official Secrets Act of which I am a signatory.