An old new member - in more ways than one!!!!

[Shaman Warrior]

Hi!!

I have a bit of a strange tale to tell. I was born in 1958 and am now fifty (50) years old. I started shooting when I was about 7 - 8 years old with a BSA 0.177 air rifle, which I had for about seven years. This I gave to a cousin when I acquired a lovely Diana 0.22 with an under lever cocking system and tumbler loading. This had a ball fore sight which I found very accurate. I had this for many years. One fateful day, when we were moving home, one of the movers deposited a piano on the rifle, which was resting against a wall. Sadly, the rifle was no more. After that I had/have not used weapons until 2 years ago – a gap of about 30 years. About 2 years ago I bought a 0.22 air rifle of obscure make for Rs. 3000/=. Subsequently I also picked up an equally obscure 0.22 air pistol for Rs. 2000/=. Last week I bought a Blanca BB pistol for Rs. 2500/= from the Bangalore Armoury. I found the owner, a Mr. Murtaza, very courteous, helpful and knowledgeable. I currently shoot only for fun. I have devised a target with an old blanket for a backstop. This is quite pleasant as I can shoot with impunity – secure in the knowledge that no one will be harmed accidentally. I grew up in a hunting tradition. I remember going out for chital (spotted deer) wild boar, sambhar and nilghai (“blue bull”) with my Dad and Uncles. Perhaps regrettably I was not old enough to hunt. All of them were very good shots and were steeped in the tradition of hunting as a gentleman’s sport. I quite realise that the situation and the strictures have altered dramatically over time. I, most certainly, am not looking to travel back in time. All I’m looking for is a forum where I can meet and interact with fellow aficionados. As Rev Tevye says, in “The Fiddler on the roof,” “This would be the nicest thing of all!!!”

[yash3_great]

Welcome SW, Hope you have a nice time on the forum There are a lot of Bangalore punters here.

[striker]

welcome to IFG Mr Shaman Warrior


cheers
sankar

[lazybones]

Welcome to IFG Shaman. Good to have another BB aboard.

Ashok

[TenX]

Welcome to IFG
With over 4 decades of pursuit, I am sure you will have a nice broad look at what was and what is
Hope to share experiences and information.... Have a great time around

[Prabhath]

Welcome to IFG. Good to hear that you are again indulging yourself in your interests. The Blanca was a bad buy. Try to pick up something good.

[mundaire]

Welcome aboard Shaman, hope you enjoy your stay here

Cheers!
Abhijeet