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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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    N/A Best bang (or plink) for the buck?

    Thanks for the tip. I had no idea. Looking at the tin Joshua777 gave me, they are 5.53s. I just looked at my order, I ordered a sleeve of 5.55s. Guess we'll find out which she prefers when they arrive.
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    N/A Best bang (or plink) for the buck?

    Barely enough to sight it in with a chorus over my shoulder of "can we shoot yet" "can we shoot yet". And they were back at it today, plinking plastic army guys off a sawhorse at 25 yards. Didn't take them long to get deadly accurate off a sandbag. I'll have to remove that crutch to slow them...
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    N/A Best bang (or plink) for the buck?

    I bought the rifle from Joshua777. He sent the rifle with a tin of H&N Feild Target Trophy 5,5 mm / .22 cal. They seem to be working great. Are those the same as the 5.53s?
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    Springer vs. PCP

    UPDATE: Based on the recommendations of several of you, I purchased a Weihrauch HW95 off of the classifieds. The member was super helpful, had lots of advice, and set me up with a spare scope and rings he had. The package was delivered a couple days ago. Pop cans have been shaking in fear...
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    Springer vs. PCP

    This is me thanking you later.
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    N/A Best bang (or plink) for the buck?

    UPDATE: Based on the recommendations of several of you, I purchased a Weihrauch HW95 off of the classifieds. The member was super helpful, had lots of advice, and set me up with a spare scope and rings he had. The package was delivered a couple days ago. Pop cans have been shaking in fear...
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    Squirrel union meeting

    Did you eat them?
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    Oh USPS, let me count the ways I detest you

    Does the package look anything like a firearm. Post office staff goes into absolute vapor lock if they think it's a firearm. I have had to educate 3 post offices on THEIR rules for shipping firearms. Even with the printed rules, they still get weak in the knees and break into a cold sweat. I...
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    N/A old man that is newby to air guns

    I am new as well and soaking in the wisdom of everyone on here. I think you'll be able to find what you need. Maybe check the classifieds. You might get lucky and find a really nice one in that budget range if you are not in a hurry. Here is a video of a guy hunting jack rabbits with a PCP...
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    New to AGN

    Welcome.
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    N/A Best bang (or plink) for the buck?

    maxtrouble, just had time to watch the video. Very informative. Thank you for linking it and the AOA link.
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    Budget Compressors

    That is a REALLY good idea. Especially for the quad. It wouldn't take a big bottle to keep the tire on the bead.
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    Droop Mount?

    Wow! Thanks guys. I had no idea. But now that you have me thinking about it, I recently helped a buddy sight in a lower end powder burner with a lower end scope / mount, and we ran out of adjustment on the scope. We were able to get it on target, but it wouldn't stay on target because of all...
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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...

    Growing up I ate a lot of antelope that was nasty. Had a buddy suggest I wear gloves and swap every time I touch fur before touching the meat. May have been a coincident but that antelope was finer fare than whitetail deer. My guess is the transfer of sage oil and/or scent glands imparts 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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    Destructive squirrels meet their end

    Off topic but my mechanic swears dryer sheets keep critters out from under the hood. At least mice and rats. I never knew I had to worry about squirrels and rabbits.
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    N/A Best bang (or plink) for the buck?

    Thank you. That is a beautiful rifle. I live in Washington. A .22 -to .25 caliber air gun is required for game animals and I am hoping to take a few grouse with the rifle I purchase.