When all else fails

[Simplyhooked PCPs]

and you run out of air, I can always pick up my trusty springers starting with my FWB124. It will never be as easy to shoot as it is with one of my pcp's but remembering the artillery hold is something that I'll always remember. There's nothing like having a quality springer that one can depend on when the going gets rough. I know, some people have had some challenging moments with their FWB124s but they're not all the same with everyone. This is just a little something to think about and a lil something that I thought that I would share with everyone seeing that I've been missing in action for a little while.

 

[Ranchibi]

There is something to be said of just needing an airgun (springer) and a tin of pellets to shoot.....

 

[6gun]

and you run out of air, I can always pick up my trusty springers starting with my FWB124. It will never be as easy to shoot as it is with one of my pcp's but remembering the artillery hold is something that I'll always remember. There's nothing like having a quality springer that one can depend on when the going gets rough. I know, some people have had some challenging moments with their FWB124s but they're not all the same with everyone. This is just a little something to think about and a lil something that I thought that I would share with everyone seeing that I've been missing in action for a little while.

I have such a sordid relationship with springers that I built backup pump guns, have a hand pump, a 12v pump, a 220v pump, and close to 600 cubic feet of stored air. That's how badly springers and I get along I have so much stored air that myself and 2 friends can go slug shooting for a day and I supply the air, and only 2 tanks are depleted It's a problem.

 

[Simplyhooked PCPs]

There is something to be said of just needing an airgun (springer) and a tin of pellets to shoot.....

Ranchibi, it makes a huge difference in knowing that "a springer or spring piston airguns" is where things took root in my life as a man in 1983. When I'm up for the challenge, I'll grab one of my springers to see what I'm made of.

 

[Simplyhooked PCPs]

I have such a sordid relationship with springers that I built backup pump guns, have a hand pump, a 12v pump, a 220v pump, and close to 600 cubic feet of stored air. That's how badly springers and I get along I have so much stored air that myself and 2 friends can go slug shooting for a day and I supply the air, and only 2 tanks are depleted It's a problem.

6gun, "That's how badly springers and I get along ", I understand completely however, it's great to know that if I were to run out of air, I'm not left behind because I can always use a springer to get by.

 

[Ranchibi]

Ranchibi, it makes a huge difference in knowing that "a springer or spring piston airguns" is where things took root in my life as a man in 1983. When I'm up for the challenge, I'll grab one of my springers to see what I'm made of.

Shooting springers accurately compared to PCP's is a whole different beast for sure! I too started in airgunning with an RWS, good fun!

 

[daddypaddy]

I have such a sordid relationship with springers that I built backup pump guns, have a hand pump, a 12v pump, a 220v pump, and close to 600 cubic feet of stored air. That's how badly springers and I get along I have so much stored air that myself and 2 friends can go slug shooting for a day and I supply the air, and only 2 tanks are depleted It's a problem.

doesn’t sound like a problem to me.

 

[coastal drifter]

I enjoy both but there's something about a quality spring gun. If you want to just grab and go or sit on the porch and knock some spinners around it's hard to beat. Will they outshoot my FX Impact at 50+ yards...no, but still, it's extremely relaxing and satisfying to be able to consistently hit a one inch spinner with it, something not every shooter can do. It takes a lot more focus and attention to details like breathing, trigger pull and fallow through. Its a slower more methodical way to shoot, one pellet at a time, one shot one kill, and a tin of pellets lasts a lot longer lol. After a session with my springer shooting my PCP's become easier and my shooting techniques are better.

 

[Vana2]

Darts, spears/javelins, boomerangs/rabbit sticks, atlatls, slings, slingshots, bows, crossbows, springers, PCPs, shotguns, rimfires, centerfires and Spitfires (in a WW2 flying simulation) - all have different performances and require different skill.

All are enjoyable in their own unique ways.

...So I'm fickle (or call it A.D.D. LOL!) and can't restrict myself to one shooting interest. (I'm just as bad with fishing). Keeps life interesting!

Cheers!

 

[6gun]

6gun, "That's how badly springers and I get along ", I understand completely however, it's great to know that if I were to run out of air, I'm not left behind because I can always use a springer to get by.

That's where having an airgun addiction for 30 years comes into play and my first love of pump rifles. I do have 2 177 springers that have made the grade to where I can shoot them well. One is just incredibly slow for 177, but I've been shooting it since the 90s

 

[6gun]

I enjoy both but there's something about a quality spring gun. If you want to just grab and go or sit on the porch and knock some spinners around it's hard to beat. Will they outshoot my FX Impact at 50+ yards...no, but still, it's extremely relaxing and satisfying to be able to consistently hit a one inch spinner with it, something not every shooter can do. It takes a lot more focus and attention to details like breathing, trigger pull and fallow through. Its a slower more methodical way to shoot, one pellet at a time, one shot one kill, and a tin of pellets lasts a lot longer lol. After a session with my springer shooting my PCP's become easier and my shooting techniques are better.

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I've never had the opportunity to shoot a quality German springer either, so there's that. Beautiful gun

 

[Avator]

I reckon I'm an equal opportunity air gunner. I love them all. I do find myself shooting PCP more but I always make time to run through my springer, pumper and C02 arsenals. Same with BB guns and pistols. Heck, I even hunt with a bug a salt... insects beware.

 

[maxtrouble]

I was giving the PCP guys a run for their money with my HW97k .20 this weekend at 55 yards. They had the advantage at 80 but I was still hitting cans and the big spinners. Not too bad for a lowly springer.

 

[Simplyhooked PCPs]

I enjoy both but there's something about a quality spring gun. If you want to just grab and go or sit on the porch and knock some spinners around it's hard to beat. Will they outshoot my FX Impact at 50+ yards...no, but still, it's extremely relaxing and satisfying to be able to consistently hit a one inch spinner with it, something not every shooter can do. It takes a lot more focus and attention to details like breathing, trigger pull and fallow through. Its a slower more methodical way to shoot, one pellet at a time, one shot one kill, and a tin of pellets lasts a lot longer lol. After a session with my springer shooting my PCP's become easier and my shooting techniques are better.

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"Its a slower more methodical way to shoot, one pellet at a time, one shot one kill, and a tin of pellets lasts a lot longer lol." You're correct because that's where it started with me in 1983 and somewhere along the line, I was bit by (PCPs). I still have my TX200, HW97 both of which are .177, my trusty Beeman R10D in .20 caliber and my Beeman RX2 in .22 that I can always depend on. I also have a couple of Chinese clones that I have tucked away for hard times if the need arises. Somes times all that's needed is one shot if you're comfortable with your shot and your target at certain distances.