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Big bore airguns are very, very loud. I have a Benjamin Bulldog, which is considered kinda at the low end power wise of big bores, and I need hearing protection to shoot it. I run a DonnyFL Emperor, which quiets the gun down significantly! But on the mega powerful big bores, I don't know how much that will help.
I use a 45 min Carbon Fiber SCBA tank filled to 4500psi and that gives me around 200 shots in the sweet spot of having consistent velocities. I have two tanks, and they are fairly light weight, but I'm not so sure I'd strap one of these on my back and hike out into the backwoods.
As far as range for game goes, well, it depends. We don't have legal deer hunting in Ohio with airguns yet, so I can't personally comment, and I went out a few times for hog, but those SOBs are hard to come buy in my area. With that said, I've taken racoons at 120-130 yards with body shots easily. I figure in all practicality, this is a 50-75 yard deer/hog gun stock.
The thing to remember with these guns, is they get their fpe from shooting heavy ammo relatively slow. So longer shots have one heck of an arc, which means ranging your target and knowing where you need to target for holdover/under means everything. I use an ATN X-Sight 4K Pro scope, which has the built-in Ballistics Calculator, so I don't have to fiddle with all that.
I know the Hammer seems attractive, but I wouldn't purchase one myself, as they had way too many production problems, and who knows what is lurking that has yet to be discovered. For the super big bores, go Air Force Texan CF in .457. They have been doing this longer than anyone, and the only downside is they don't have a magazine for quick follow up shots. Hatsan also has come out with their PileDriver guns in .457 and .50 cal. I like Hatsan guns, for decent performance without destroying your wallet, but the Piledriver is relatively new, so the jury is still out on reliability.
I use a 45 min Carbon Fiber SCBA tank filled to 4500psi and that gives me around 200 shots in the sweet spot of having consistent velocities. I have two tanks, and they are fairly light weight, but I'm not so sure I'd strap one of these on my back and hike out into the backwoods.
As far as range for game goes, well, it depends. We don't have legal deer hunting in Ohio with airguns yet, so I can't personally comment, and I went out a few times for hog, but those SOBs are hard to come buy in my area. With that said, I've taken racoons at 120-130 yards with body shots easily. I figure in all practicality, this is a 50-75 yard deer/hog gun stock.
The thing to remember with these guns, is they get their fpe from shooting heavy ammo relatively slow. So longer shots have one heck of an arc, which means ranging your target and knowing where you need to target for holdover/under means everything. I use an ATN X-Sight 4K Pro scope, which has the built-in Ballistics Calculator, so I don't have to fiddle with all that.
I know the Hammer seems attractive, but I wouldn't purchase one myself, as they had way too many production problems, and who knows what is lurking that has yet to be discovered. For the super big bores, go Air Force Texan CF in .457. They have been doing this longer than anyone, and the only downside is they don't have a magazine for quick follow up shots. Hatsan also has come out with their PileDriver guns in .457 and .50 cal. I like Hatsan guns, for decent performance without destroying your wallet, but the Piledriver is relatively new, so the jury is still out on reliability.
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If you really want to get some good information on big bore airguns and which ones are best for which game, call www.lethalair.net (540) 858-5050 and ask for Chad.
If you don't want to call, here is his interview on the Airgun Podcast which give a lot a great insight you will enjoy. https://www.theairgunpodcast.com/podcast/bear-hunts-and-super-charged-big-bores-with-chad-simon-of-lethal-air
If you don't want to call, here is his interview on the Airgun Podcast which give a lot a great insight you will enjoy. https://www.theairgunpodcast.com/podcast/bear-hunts-and-super-charged-big-bores-with-chad-simon-of-lethal-air
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Welcome!
May I suggest that you start small? Perhaps with a .22 or ,25 which will be adequate for most small game, QUIET, not an air hog, shoot inexpensive ammo, and is just plain fun?
Crosman is having a 20% off sale on their website until the 27th, a Marauder would be a great starter PCP IMO.
You'll learn a lot and know much more when you decide to step up to big bores. I myself am a tad 'economically challenged' and am of the opinion that when it comes to larger game such as deer and hogs a firearm is a more practical choice money wise compared to a big bore airgun.
I also recommend that you visit a field target shoot if you can-there will be all sorts of shooters there who will readily share their knowledge. Here's a list of FT clubs by state-
https://www.airgunnation.com/topic/list-of-ft-clubs-by-state/?referrer=1
Shoot safely,
John
May I suggest that you start small? Perhaps with a .22 or ,25 which will be adequate for most small game, QUIET, not an air hog, shoot inexpensive ammo, and is just plain fun?
Crosman is having a 20% off sale on their website until the 27th, a Marauder would be a great starter PCP IMO.
You'll learn a lot and know much more when you decide to step up to big bores. I myself am a tad 'economically challenged' and am of the opinion that when it comes to larger game such as deer and hogs a firearm is a more practical choice money wise compared to a big bore airgun.
I also recommend that you visit a field target shoot if you can-there will be all sorts of shooters there who will readily share their knowledge. Here's a list of FT clubs by state-
https://www.airgunnation.com/topic/list-of-ft-clubs-by-state/?referrer=1
Shoot safely,
John
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