Here it is- New 850 Magnum

[London177]

Hello everyone,
Here's a photo of my new 850 Magnum along side my carbine QB78 and my AR2078. I chose a .22 in the end for no other reason than I have around 5,000 .22 pellets in the house  
I brought the rifle with a Walther scope, mini bipod and moderator all in the box for less than buying all three individually. My only gripe is not knowing how the bipod fits. I think I  must have left something in the store....silly me.
The overall finish seems fine to my eye and feels well made. Time of course will tell. So far just a few mag's have been shot through with the iron sights and the 850 looks to be an accurate rifle  It is now dark in London so I have put it away. I look forward to having a few hours with it tomorrow.
OK that's it for now.
regards,
Alan


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[NMCA_Ron]

That is a good looking bunch of rifles you have there. Thanks for sharing.

Ron

[London177]

Thanks Ron
Problem is which one do I shoot? Spoilt for choice hehe.
regards,
Alan

[longislandhunter]

Congrats on the new shooter Alan,,,, she looks beautiful.  

I've been eyeballing one of them myself,,,,, gonna hit the button soon  

Jeff

[Gene_SC]

You made a good choice Alan, and I think you will really enjoy shooting off 8 round vollies. I bought 2 extra clips and I just pop them in and shoot. Make sure you buy a big box of CP's they are cheaper... You will find you will be going through more pellets with the Magnum.. I think Jeff is a little closer to buying one of these as well.. Great shooter and lots of fun Alan.. Thanks for sharing. Gene

[shadow]

Oh sure now I got to get one too hehehe. Very nice Alan and one of those babies are on my must have list also. Ed

[London177]

Thanks Gene. You are correct on the pellet consumption. I must be shooting ten mag's worth in the 850 when I would be shooting maybe 30 pellets with the QB's. Hmmm. My pellet stash will soon be empty  
I am going to get a few more mag's this weekend but as usual they cost an arm and a leg in the UK (about US$40.00 for two   ).
I may also try and get the 12g convertor as I have a few thousand 12g powerlets to spare
regards,
Alan

[London177]

Hi Ed,
If you buy one will Umarex give me a small fee? I wonder how many rifles have been brought from dealers around the world because folks at the GTA mention them? hehe  
regards,
Alan

[Gene_SC]

WOW, that is allot of powerlets.. Well the price I paid here for the two mags was $20.00 US and that is the same as $40.00 UK money.. Do you ever get down to Ipswitch?

Gene

[ribbonstone]

Think you ran the exchange rate backwards...takes a little less than 2 bucks to equal one pound (and from the looks of things, the UK is putting a serious screwing to their airgun buyers).

[Gene_SC]

LOL Rib... Must of had a brain fart..

Gene

[London177]

Hi Gene,
The powerlets were a gift from a friend. They are not meant for guns according to him but they work fine. So I am happy
I am about 50 miles from Ipswich in the county of Suffolk, is that the town you mean?
regards,
Alan

[Silo]

Sweet gun collection Alan, I see that you have found the GTA, this is a great place to hang out, nice folks too.
Roald.

Airgun powerlets have a little oil in them to keep your valve etc lubed so you might want to switch off and on with those.