An old new member - in more ways than one!!!!
Posted: Thu Feb 05, 2009 7:37 pm
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!!!”
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!!!”
