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    RickH replied to the thread Strictly off hand….
    I have two I bought specifically for 10 meter competition, a 2078A and an Anschutz 2002. I started with the 2078A and did reasonably...
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    RickH replied to the thread Crazy price of used guns.
    I’ve bought in the classifieds here and other places. Been good experiences nearly always. Buying new or used, an item is worth what you...
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    RickH replied to the thread Grouping on blank paper.
    You need to limit the variables. Use the black dot as your aim point. Set the gun up on a table and some kind of sandbag or other rest...
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    RickH replied to the thread What gun, what criteria?.
    I think most newcomers are like I was 4-5 years ago. I’d had airguns for years but while I was away from it, airguns grew tremendously...
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    If I could only use an air gun mine would be a Gauntlet 2 in .25 but would prefer a powder gun. Rick H.
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    You can get that 760 repaired and restored without a problem. I have 2 that have been done in the last 2-3 years. They shoot great, look...
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    Nibs, who does YouTube videos as Walnut and Steel, is in New York State I believe. He might be able to point you to some other shooters...
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    RickH replied to the thread To Strip or Not To Strip.
    I like the darker colored stock but I usually do. Rick H.
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    RickH replied to the thread Moving to Georgia.
    Anywhere in west central GA?
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    RickH replied to the thread 500$ startup.
    Sure you can. I got a Benjamin Maximus early on and a hand pump, total maybe $300. Two Gauntlets used for under $600 after getting a...
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    I shoot for fun and very rarely a pest but raptors take care of most of that. Shooting well is a precision activity that requires...
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    I count on raptors to keep pests under control and they do. Nature takes care of itself. Rick H.
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    RickH replied to the thread Need a lightweight target rifle.
    I’ve got one, bought it from an Olympic shooter. It’s the Anschutz and it’s a bit heavy, looking for a lighter 10 meter rifle. Rick H
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    RickH replied to the thread Need a lightweight target rifle.
    I have a Benjamin AR2078 A and an Anschutz 2002, both great for 10 meter competition but both over 9 pounds I believe. Seven is an...
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    It’s too bad Sheridan is no longer made. There were four or five of us terrorists….I mean kids in our neighborhood who did a lot of...