Look what I just bought - Diana R22

[phillc]

One thing I appreciate about living in Austria is the fact I can buy Category C firearms (shotguns, bolt action rifles, lever action rilfes, single shot rifles) very straightforwardly. When buying from a dealer, there is a three day cooling off period. When buying privately, no waiting period. As long as the buyer is over 18yrs old, an EU citizen, or in my case with an Article 50 residence card, no further paperwork or licences required.

Earlier this week I saw a nice Diana R22 22lr second hand on the Waffengebraucht (used firearms) website. It looked almost new and included a cheapish variable scope, tripod and muzzle break (just for fun!). €490. Turns out it was new in October 2023 and very little used.

This afternoon, I am the owner of said Diana R22. The sale involved a sale agreement document between the seller and myself, electronic banking transfer of funds and registration of myself as the new owner (via a dealer for the cost of €18).

Now I'm looking forward to watching my 10yr old learn the basics of marksmanship (and some quality plinking time for myself!).

 

[Smellydog]

And in Austria one can defend your home and family with a firearm I believe, yes?

 

[phillc]

And in Austria one can defend your home and family with a firearm I believe, yes?

No idea. It’s never crossed my mind that I would need to do so.

 

[Smellydog]

No idea. It’s never crossed my mind that I would need to do so.

A guy I chatted with on line from Austria told me years ago. Maybe things have changed.

 

[phillc]

And then I went shopping.

40 x 6.5x55 and a mixed bag of 450 x 22lr rounds. Hopefully I’ll find something that works in that lot. Unfortunately, the shop didn’t have any Lapua Center-X, but that just means I saved a few bucks.

 

[Smellydog]

I've always wanted to try S&B rimfire ammunition but have never seen it in the UK.

 

[Squirrelbasher]

I've always wanted to try S&B rimfire ammunition but have never seen it in the UK.

I used to get S&B from Moorhall general stores at Bakewell but not sure if they still sell them. Southertons guns usually have S&B rimfire ammo but I know it’s a bit far for you SD. Unless you fancy a day trip to Cleethorpes?

 

[Smellydog]

I used to get S&B from Moorhall general stores at Bakewell but not sure if they still sell them. Southertons guns usually have S&B rimfire ammo but I know it’s a bit far for you SD. Unless you fancy a day trip to Cleethorpes?

Thanks mate, I thought of you as I typed my previous.
How is it? The S&B ammo?

 

[Squirrelbasher]

Thanks mate, I thought of you as I typed my previous.
How is it? The S&B ammo?

The .22 shorts are ok for rats and close up squirrels and are dirt cheap so ok for the money. The subsonic hollow points are pretty good in both my anschutz bolt action and semi auto cz. Had some HV’s as well, which were also good and fairly cheap so overall I’ve been happy with them.

 

[phillc]

And in Austria one can defend your home and family with a firearm I believe, yes?

Seems like that is the case. Was looking up something else and found this:

As self defense is a recognized reason by the law to own firearms, keeping firearms stored in loaded condition inside someones own habitation is allowed.

Gun law in Austria - Wikipedia

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