Airgun owners vs firearm owners
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I shoot firearms and airguns. All different types of guns have their advantages. The air guns are great because I can shoot all I want to right here in my back yard.
I shoot many different types of firearms. I love rifle and pistol shooting. I also shoot trap and skeet. My black powder guns are also a lot of fun. I do all my hunting with powder burners.
I shoot many different types of firearms. I love rifle and pistol shooting. I also shoot trap and skeet. My black powder guns are also a lot of fun. I do all my hunting with powder burners.
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i would say no, most firearm owners do not also have airguns (most might have a red ryder someplace).
it did get more popular when pb ammo got expensive or harder to find. jmo.
it did get more popular when pb ammo got expensive or harder to find. jmo.
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Haha last dove season towards the end of the day every time I would take a shot it would echo in my
Head . I appreciate the quiet
Head . I appreciate the quiet
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Being in a 'state' that ignores our God given RIGHTS, I'm saving ammo, I practice with airguns, it's actually made me a better shooter, BUT last time I took a handgun for practice I had to 'ok dummy' it. been a while. Here you have be careful what you take out in public, luckily the range officials at the county range really don't care unless you do something stupid.
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I've always loved shooting & the fine tooling of a well made gun. I got into airguns because I was sick & stupid in my younger years & am not allowed to own firearms. Thought I'd buy me an air powered "toy" to allow me some shooting fun. 1st shot of my 1st PCP & I was HOOKED! Thank God for legal loopholes. I love shooting more than ever & my rifles are ANYTHING BUT toys! Their accuracy tops ANY firearm I owned in the past (waaay in the past).
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I 'm concerned more each day w/ the political structure viewing some of the videos that come out . Big bore airguns ( likely the semi & full auto guns ) would probably be of more concern to some "Chicken Littles " ). I personally don't see the need to temp those powers that be w/ explosive or high destructive videos of PB's or airguns . I have both pb & air & enjoy both ,but air gives me less notice from the close by folks. And if I'm spotted & I can show the pcp's sound level & range ,it does put some ?!? people at ease .
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I enjoy all three (powder, coal, and air), but air guns are my favorite. Convenient, light weight, no recoil, quiet, minimal cleanup afterwards.
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Both probably is most common (overwhelmingly, I'd guess). I can't get out to hunt anymore, and we live in the city now as well (unfortunately), so airguns allow me to continue enjoying the satisfying pleasure that comes with good shooting even inside my home.
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I like them both but I probably shoot air rifles more now. I do shoot my pb pistols about 300 rounds a week. When I was just pbs shoot about 5,000 rounds a month practicing for competitions.
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50/50 here, both firearms and airguns. Can shoot both in my own yard. I do prefer the airguns because I don't have to clean them like my powder burners.
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They all have their place. From the bb guns with loopy trajectory and poor accuracy to the long range, high velocity powder burners. And everything inbetween. Biggest attraction for me with AGs is the reduced power, the reduced cost... uh in ammo, haha 
Reduced noise, ect. Dont need a hand cannon that shoots $1-3 per shot to have a good time. 
But it's also nice to have those, too
Reduced noise, ect. Dont need a hand cannon that shoots $1-3 per shot to have a good time. But it's also nice to have those, too Upvote 0
Funny...question is asked every 4 months on different forums. Usually from new members.
I own both, buy both and shoot both.
I own both, buy both and shoot both.
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If I were two make a call by my gun club it would 99+% PB’s. There’s one other member with an airgun and we have 400+ members. I was a weekly PB shooter till covid. Once the industry raped the community I decided to go airgun. Best part is I’m able to shoot any of my airguns in the basement everyday.
I still shoot PB’s but only for hunting. Shoot centerfire pistol periodically to keep skills up.
I still shoot PB’s but only for hunting. Shoot centerfire pistol periodically to keep skills up.
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PB rifles, shotguns, BP rifles, PB pistols & air rifles. I use & enjoy all of them. My favorite/priceless is a WIN M70 30-06 given to me by my sons.
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never owned power burner..came straight from crossman bb/pellet 1960's to Sheridan 20 cal to rws 177cal to fx crown 2017
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I moved out from Yugoslavia during war in early 90's and didn't had a firearms since. I had absolutely no interest so far.
But I was competing FITA and Field archery almost 20 years also had several target and sporting crossbows along many years.
I only have two air calibers right now in .25 and .22 and fully updated for BR. Shooting in a gun club only no plinking around a house.
Just very recently started working on my first pb, a 308 F-class project, I bought it in parts from an older fella who started but never finish it.
But I was competing FITA and Field archery almost 20 years also had several target and sporting crossbows along many years.
I only have two air calibers right now in .25 and .22 and fully updated for BR. Shooting in a gun club only no plinking around a house.
Just very recently started working on my first pb, a 308 F-class project, I bought it in parts from an older fella who started but never finish it.
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Currently I have 4 airguns and 5 powderburners. But 3 of those 4 airguns are Crosman 1322's.
Airguns get used far more often. Two of my powderburners have never been sighted-in!
Airguns get used far more often. Two of my powderburners have never been sighted-in!
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