I've been dreaming for years for a quackenbush in .308 or .458. Of course I'd "settle" for one is .50 if I had to....
Quackenbush Air Guns
Quackenbush Air Guns
Wow, I'd love to see a pic of that one.
Actually one can get started relatively inexpensively as far as target rifles and pistols go. The "ammo" is readily available and not very expensive. Many shooters start out with a single stroke pneumatic pistol, like the IZH-46M and/ or a used SSP air rifle like the many FWB models in the 300 or 600 series. The Crossman Challenger is also an option for an entry level air rifle that used compressed air or CO2 or pre-compressed air. International air pistol or air rifle is very challenging. Most casual shooters (especially those who think shooting a pellet gun is for sissies) who give it a go are usually surprised at the level of difficulty. A lot of NRA bullseye pistol shooters and high power rifle shooters compete in air to sharpen up or keep sharp, as air is a good cross-training activity for those disciplines.@BE Mike.... very nice. Some serious $$ there I would assume. I giggle everytime I watch one of those events and hear those big rifles just "click"...
I only have a couple of Gamo's. Good for fun in the backyard and chipmunk control. One question for you guys....What are some high quality .177 pellet brands out there? I've only seen Crossman and Gamo at the stores. The Crossman's seem a bit more consistent than most of the Gamo pellets...With some of the Gamo pellets it seems every other pellet has a screwed up skirt or a different diameter. Seems to really impact accuracy at 25+ yds
Actually one can get started relatively inexpensively as far as target rifles and pistols go. The "ammo" is readily available and not very expensive. Many shooters start out with a single stroke pneumatic pistol, like the IZH-46M and/ or a used SSP air rifle like the many FWB models in the 300 or 600 series. The Crossman Challenger is also an option for an entry level air rifle that used compressed air or CO2 or pre-compressed air. International air pistol or air rifle is very challenging. Most casual shooters (especially those who think shooting a pellet gun is for sissies) who give it a go are usually surprised at the level of difficulty. A lot of NRA bullseye pistol shooters and high power rifle shooters compete in air to sharpen up or keep sharp, as air is a good cross-training activity for those disciplines.
very nice.... I'm interested in the challenge of it (ok, marksmanship in general really), just not ready to make the commitment yet.....I'm trying to foster a new gun habit you guys!....I've already GOT an airgun habit (LOL)I have this coming to me from a buddy as soon as I can meet up with him again. Going to shoot in 10 meter air rifle comps at the hancock county fairgrounds this winter.
Making 60 good shots with an air pistol using one hand or with an air rifle, standing unsupported, takes some training and ain't for the fainthearted. It is more for those with bulldog tenacity who won't give up.TOTALLY AGREE!.....especially the strong springer rifles....I was shocked at how much they buck and jump.....really need to be specific and detailed to your fundamentals. Even made a couple of believers out of my gun-bunny friends that said "hold it tighter you sissy".....lol, ya try that 10 times in a row and show me the target......
Making 60 good shots with an air pistol using one hand or with an air rifle, standing unsupported, takes some training and ain't for the fainthearted. It is more for those with bulldog tenacity who won't give up.
I see where Wal Mart sells this rifle with sights. They have a decent price advertised on their website.
the first week I had my Gamo (yes week) I was a good boy and shot everyday to get my 500-shot break in done....I'm "only" 45 and there was the smell of Absorbine-Jr in the air of my house quite a few nights! My left arm bicep is MUCH STRONGER these days for a right-handed man...... my cousins (the hunters) kept seeing my targets on FB and telling me they'd loan me their lead-sleds or sand-bags to tighten those up and I'm like "Why? then it's not MY skill?....." I chalk it up to the difference between hunters and marksmen....no offense to hunters, and not that I am a marksman (yet)....just an example of different goals/attitude....lol
I agree 100 percent. a leadslead is a crutch for someone who doesn't want to put in the time to learning good fundamentals of marksmanship
found my Gamo Cat at Walmart for half of Gamo site's price.....Walmart and Pyramid Air have been my goto suppliers (but the accessories ARE much cheaper from Amazon)Either walmart, or amazon, are SIGNIFICANTLY cheaper than any other place I found to purchase this.