Logun S16 EVO.....laser opperation problem

Today i was asked to fit a Logun tactical laser into a Logun S16EVO. Now, i have fitted logun lasers to quite a few LogunS16s rifles and i must say it is quite easy. Once fitted into the laser hole in fore grip you should be able to press the button on the end of the laser by simply inserting your finger into the switch hole under the fore grip. This is where things get interesting. The fore grip on the S16 EVO is about 2 inch`s longer than that on the S16s, therefore adding those 2 inch`s to the depth of the laser hole.

Now, here you can see how far i have to insert my finger into the switch hole just to turn the laser on and off ( my fingers are long and thick ). To try and insert your finger this far into the hole whilst holding the rifle is quite a job as you have to turn your hand over so that the fore grip is resting on the back of your hand. If you are using a bi-pod this may be a little easier as you are not holding the weight of the rifle in your hand/finger.
I would ask if you have experienced this problem with your Logun S16 EVO please send me a email to rnpk-dvs@fsmail.net . All emails will then be sent to webley/Logun as it seems that i am the first person to report this problem to them. This feedback will help the logun technical people look at this problem and address it accordingly. If we don't let them know a problem exists they cant take steps to rectify it......

Thanks

Richard.

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Been Out For A Few Hours., and regretted it..

The weather broke yesterday, the sun came out so i grabbed the rifle and headed out for an hour. I wasn't out of the car long when the woody caught me eye, sat in the tree tops above where i park. Out came the rifle and he was still sitting there....until Mr .22 hit him in the head and down he came.

I retrieved the bird and headed to the newly swathed rape field. The 100 or so pigeons shot up about 200 yards away from me and settled in the surrounding trees, but the rabbit was blissfully unaware i was there until....yep you guessed it, Mr .22 hit him in the head and he dropped where he was stood (18 yards away from me).

Now, for those of you who have noticed the BIG blue/gray clouds in the distance....you will be right in thinking i got wet....very very wet indeed. I was halfway back up the field when the heavens opened and the thunder boomed right over my head. Good old British weather eh....ya cant beat it...

Getting On Zero.

The HW80k was ready for its 3 monthly strip and clean. I hadn't used it nearly enough as i had likes through these 3 months but never the less it got stripped down and cleaned. Once back together i repositioned the scope and headed out to a local farm to sort the zero out. I thought 35 yards would do it so out went the target and i settled in for 30 mins target practice ( you see, even us sharp shooters STILL practice ) I didn't touch the turrets to start with as i knew i was set about 30/33 yards and fired off two sets of 15 shots. These are the target cards i used.

Now i don't think these groups are bad going....Standing @ 30 / 40 yards. Using my HW80K with a slight right to left breeze.

How i store and carry my rifle.

Carrying on with yesterdays post i thought i would show you how i keep my rifle safely secured away, when at home and in the car. This first picture shows the top safe, code and key operated. This is where i store ammo, night hunting lamp and knives, this way i know everything is locked away and no-one can get hurt. Because it is a large safe i can put all my hunting gear in it, where it will sit out of sight until i need it.

I have added a large padlock to the rifle safe just to back up the 2 standard locks fitted to the door. This also acts as a visual deterrent to anyone who may try to break in to it. My rifle safe is securely anchored to both the brick wall and the concrete floor with 8 inch bolts making it impossible to remove, even with brute force.

And, even if the rifle is remover unlawfully from the safe, the trigger lock will stop unauthorised use.

When i take my rifle to any one of my shoots it is carried in a hard case. This is padlocked shut and is held in the boot with a wire lock, the kind used on cycles. It may sound a little OTT but i think like this....if it is locked to your car it will deter thief's from pinching it because its not so easy to pick up and run with. Keep it locked...keep it!

All in all its just about using common sense, not just knowing what to do but actually doing it.

Safe and Secure - Lock Time

'Safe and Secure'

In this months Airgunner, Matt Clark (Editor) looks at how we airgunners can get behind a new security initiative. This is a direct copy of the editorial from magazine to the DVS Blog.

At the mention of safety I am sure a fair few of you are already starting to turn the page. But STOP! Even if you think you know it all, or feel that this feature is going to include blindingly obvious information, read on because you might learn something that could prevent an accident.

Even if you know it all, you wont have heard of a new initiative called 'Lock Time'. Designed to eliminate the misuse of airguns by those who don't appreciate the rules of safety as much as we airgunners do, 'Lock Time' will raise awareness of safety and provide practical advice as well as the means to put that advice into action. Backed by companies that form the Airgun Manufacturers and Trade Association (AMTA) all members have agreed that they will supply, free of charge, a security lock with airguns sold in the UK. This will be backed by an information campaign, of which this article is part.

OUT OF SIGHT

One of the first steps to keep your airguns safe from people who would misuse them is to keep them out of sight. Most of us have to travel to our shoots, whether that is a club, HFT competition or farm. Naturally all of us travel with out airguns in a slip or bag because it is a legal requirement. But if you leave your rifle on the back seat of your car its an open invitiation for thieves and miscreants. After all, would you leave £500 (the cost of an average PCP) on the back seat and expect it to be there when you got back? Always travel with your rifles safely locked in the boot. If you have an estate car or 4x4 always make sure the parcel shelf or boot cover is pulled over the guns, so they are covered from prying eyes.

Keeping your airguns out of sight at home is equally as important. It's not a legal requirement to lock away your sub 12ft.lb. airguns but it is advisable to keep your airguns away from those who might misuse it. This includes your own children as well as thieves.

A purpose built gun safe or cabinet is ideal for this. These should be located inside your house rather than garden sheds, which are easy prey for burglars. It's also not adviseable to locate your gun cabinet in an attic. Yes, it's certainly out of the way but if it's difficult to get to, then it's unlikely you will bother to lock your airguns in there and you will just leave them lying around the house.

I lock up my airguns with my shotguns, which gives me peace of mind because the gun safe is bolted to the floor and main wall. But if you don't have a purpose built cabinet, or don't want to spend money on one, then there are alternatives. You can lock your air rifles in a wardrobe or cupboard. Some airgunners even use a ring bolt mounted to a wall (so long as it is out of sight) and chain their guns to it using the sort of locks AMTA are going to provide.

An added security measure is to use a trigger lock. This device ensures that your air rifle cannot be fired even if it is not locked in a cabinet.

One thing to remember is to keep the keys to your lock or gun cabinet in a secure place, not on the top of your gun cabinet or in the locks.

Your airgun pellets can also be stored in a locked cabinet with your guns, or you might choose to store them separately in a locked container so that if you gun cabinet is broken into the burglar can't load your rifle. A petty cash tin that can be bought from most hardware stores are good for this, or you can use any lockable box. Again this should be hidden somewhere safe.

YOUR RESPONSIBILITY

I'm sure many of you already know most of this, but the important thing is not just to know it, but to act on it. Airguns in the hands of people who know what they are doing are very safe, but we must act to keep them out of the hands of those who don't appreciate safety as much as we airgunners do. Become part of the Lock Time initiative and ensure your guns are securely stored.

I would like to thank Matt Clark for allowing me to replicate this article onto the DVS Blog, thus

allowing me to pass on news of the Lock Time initiative to everyone, not just those of us with access to the Airgunner magazine.