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    lapses of judgment

    Anyone brave enough to share lapses of judgment for the betterment of the whole? I'll start. I was a firearms instructor for years and consider myself pretty safe when it comes to range etiquette and safety rules. The other day, my 13 y/o and a 12 y/o friend were target practicing in the back...
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    Droop Mount?

    What is a droop mount and how do they work? A quick online search said they take out barrel droop and eliminate the need for lapping. So maybe the better question is what is barrel droop? My understanding of using a lapping bar is it aligns the scope rings. I can't wrap my head around how...
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    Budget Compressors

    I am requesting some advice on budget compressors that do not suck and are simple to operate. I am new to the sport, am leaning heavily towards a springer but want to explore PCPs some more while I am waiting for a good deal on a used air rifle. I am thinking around the $200 mark. I found a...
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    N/A Swing and a miss...

    Put a bid on a Diana 34 on an online auction site and missed the winning bid by less than 15 bucks. It was probably a good thing since I drew a couple special hunt permits and had to buy some tags I wasn't planning on buying quite yet. Dang, hunting is getting to be a rich man's sport. I...
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    And then there is scopes....

    Like my previous post, I believe in buy right / buy once but I also am aware of the law of diminishing returns. What are some good examples of entry level scopes that punch above their weight for value? I will not be competing. I plan on a lot of backyard pinking and a little small game...
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    Scope Base Mounting?

    Looking for some advice on mounting scopes. All my experience is with traditional rifles. I am not familiar with the rail mounts I am seeing on a lot of the springers I am looking at. I believe in buy right / buy once but I also am aware of the law of diminishing returns. What are some good...
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    N/A Best bang (or plink) for the buck?

    Well... with it settled that I am leaning towards a springer for my first big boy air gun, what is best bang (or plink) for the buck? I am new to the sport and have decided to take the plunge. I am familiar with firearms but have never owned a high-end air rifle. I have been lurking around...
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    Springer vs. PCP

    First off, hello. I am a new member. I have experience with firearms. I am getting my youngest ready for his first big game hunting season. Logistically, it is a pain in the butt to pack up all the gear and head to the range or find a safe place on USFS land to shoot. Then I thought, I'll...