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We'll see... I shoot more powder burners than airguns, and I haven't used my LR at all since getting the Garmin... GsT

Those are round-tail ground squirrels: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Round-tailed_ground_squirrel We're over-run with them. GsT

I have both. The Garmin is much more reliable. The LR works best (for airguns) with the external microphone ("airgun adapter") which needs to be placed just *ahead* of the muzzle, but obviously out of the pellets path, to trigger reliably. It's tedious to say the least. The Garmin just...

Is it? I don't see an answer, other than "be careful" - which is certainly always true, but uselessly vague. Joe, by all accounts is experienced and knowledgeable, so understanding the full story behind this disaster would certainly better enable others to "be careful". I also wish Joe the...

I highly suggest Olympic gold medal rifle shooter Lanny Basham's book "With Winning in Mind". It covers a lot of what's been said here, and more, and to a greater extent. I have some audio thing of his as well, perhaps the same title. Well worth it. GsT

Monstrum! Cheap, but in my experience not at all bad. Those rings are tres overkill, particularly for a PCP if I wanted to ditch some weight that's the first place I'd go... If the scope works for you, keep it. I have also found the Vortex Viper PST II to be a good fit, but finding...

I leave 'em be. There are a lot of them here, particularly around our hiking areas, but they don't seem aggressive - usually just flying through, or around. I've heard stories about their stings, but it doesn't seem likely that I'll experience one without trying, GsT

\ That's a vertical, without auto drain. There are several features to identify the auto drain model, some of which are solenoid valves (electronic 'blocks') where you have manual valves on the left-front of the compressor. GsT

Mostly you're buying a higher quality device - better fit and finish. It used to be that only the expensive 'pods had swivel tops, but now there are plenty of less expensive units that do (and still some that don't...). Spending reaches a point of diminishing returns though, where you can end...

Yeah! Happy to see that you didn't shoot the tarantula! GsT

Call the Daisy Museum in Rogers, AK - they're super-cool folks and if they can't answer your question immediately, they can probably find out. https://daisymuseum.com/ GsT

I can't figure out why anyone would sh*t on the people that participated. It's not like they were duped. If you think it was a dumb decision to participate, then why not just not particpate and let those that enjoy it have some fun? As I said before - I'll participate next year (if I can...

So, so, so, much this! The very definition of hobby is (and should be) a bottomless sink for unallocated resources, particularly money and time. People without hobbies retire to an easy chair and die. People with hobbies retire to pursue their passion, make like-minded friends, and live to a...

Basically it saves you from having to open and close a few valves manually, as well as bleeding them every so often (I have the auto drain, so I don't recall the recommended interval). If I had it to do over again, I would not pay the extra for the auto drain features - it's a great feature if...

No. The reason is the same as with clothes dryers - there are too many 'standard' receptacles, so it's up to you to get a cord cap (plug) that fits the receptacle you have (or install). The wires were clearly labeled on mine and I already had a 220V receptacle for my welders so I had another...

Yes, a metal detector will find brass. Metal detectors are like gym equipment - there's always a lot to choose from on the used market and they can be had for much less than the new cost. Many people get in to 'detecting' but very few stick with it, so lots of decent units to choose from. GsT

I've been an avid shooter since I was a kid. Pellet gun at first (I wasn't allowed BBs like the other kids), then powder burners. But I never really had a period (except when I was in the Corps) that I didn't have a pellet gun, mostly for play, but sometimes for dispatching a pest - usually a...

Consider it a rite of passage. I think a lot of us have a Gamo sitting in a corner that we regret buying and to be fair there are a few people who have Gamos they like, though I consider them the exceptions. GsT

Pond liner (rubber sheet) works great as well and will survive for a *loooonnnnnngg* time. GsT

Wow! Not sure whether to call that 'lucky' or 'unlucky'. Your friend definitely needs training... I'm sure he's now aware... Glad you made it, that's not an insignificant amount of trauma. Thanks for filling in the details, and I'm happy that you made it. GST