N/A A mixed day on the range.

crowski

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I drove a 1 1/2 hours north through deciduous forests with Autumn colours to my buddies property and range. Doesn’t get much better. I brought 4 rifles. Furthest target 56 yds.
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This is a pretty sweet setup. In the middle of a jungle with a wood stove, hot plate, TV, stereo, running water and a few other goodies. Not ruffing it at all.
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This is the guy that got me into Airgun’s, with his HW80. Now he brought out 5 beautiful rifles, all falling blocks, and all with diopter sights. I got my chance to try different diopters. Really cool! Here’s 4 of his with my 90, Vickers and BSAs and some other target rifle. He’s telling me how good a shot he is.
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Forgot the name of top one.
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l shot his small Vickers. Kicked his ass. Probably shot 70 rounds through all the falling blocks. Really really cool. I found the different diopter sights weren’t all equal.
I quickly went back to my springers. I shot a Diana 350 mag. to show him, it’s still going after 50 rounds. Ha ha. Also brought the R9 .20 and this HW90 .20.
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Both did encore performances. They behaved nicely. Last gun to steal the show HW97k lam. .20. All .20 cal. Hmmmm.
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This gun is hall of fame air gun. Should build a shadow box for it. I was shooting mainly 50-56 yd shots all day. I’m impressed and a happy camper. Took the Drone up in the air for a few unbelievable photos. A wicked day. Crow
Sorry about the rim fires but the diopters got my juices going.
 
In all seriousness, I would live in that "shed" of his. Thats an awesome setup. I was debating an HW90 in .20 down the road and I think I'm pretty much sold on one. Any idea on what yours is putting out?
He’s going to insulate next year.
I don’t think the 90 will disappoint you. The more I shoot the 90, the more I need to. Not near my book. I’ll let you know. Crow
This is the best setup I’ve ever seen!
It’s up there. Crow
You won’t leave. Crow
Good report and good pics! More of both please, as you see fit. I've been looking for a Ruger No.1 (falling block) for a while locally, hopefully in a common to me caliber.
The falling blocks are really cool. I’m not a gun guy, first time saw one, never mind 5. All .22 cal. They were fun to shoot. I like shooting my springers better. I’ll go back next week and take a few more pics. Crow
Thats a good day right there. Very nice.
Thanks. Always a blast up there. He’s on the edge of Algonquin Park. Fishing and hunting extraordinaire. Crow
Are you kidding me? A woodstove -- and a television? Man, I am 70 and I am still not close to living right! :unsure:
When it’s all over, probably we will have recliners for shooting chairs. He all in. Crow