How did you get into shooting? Air Arms
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As a kid, sitting out by the cow pond, waiting on the snapping turtles to come up for air. Had to take them out before they got hold of any ducklings. Just recently turned to air guns because it was easier to set up a range in the back yard than having to pack up to go somewhere whenever I want to shoot.
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My father taught me everything he knew about marksmanship. Started with a slingshot, then a blowgun, then a bow & arrow, then a pumper airgun, then a springer airgun.
In fact I just came across this gem hiding in his basement!
Someday I'll own an Air Arms springer and pass it on to my children.
In fact I just came across this gem hiding in his basement!
Someday I'll own an Air Arms springer and pass it on to my children.
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Dad was a semipro trap shooter been shooting since I was about 7 or so still at it will never stop.
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I got into shooting back in the 1960s when I was drafted and went to Viet Nam. That was then, this is now. I have been shooting pistols and rifles (powder burners) ever since. Years ago I purchased a Crosman 1322 old style with breach lock and pull cocking knob. I still have and shoot it at squirrels. A couple years ago I updated my air gun efforts with a CO2 pistol. Then last year I purchased the Weihrauch HW44 and a Hill Pump. Since then I graduated to Brocock and FX rifles. Air is quiet and ammo is relatively cheap. Great sport.
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On the farm, I got a Daisy Red Ryder BB gun and spent hours shooting everything in sight. Frogs, cans, rocks, dandeliions, you name it. That was 70 years ago. A couple of years later, dad allowed me to get a Remington pump 22 rifle, then it was woodchucks and other farm pests. It went on from there. In 1983 I really got burned and got a Beeman catalog and spent many hours dreaming about a pellet rifle. I bought an R8- what a gun.. After I retired in 1997, the flow of airguns started. It was/is a long list. I bought and sold many. I can't say I didn't like any of them. They all had their charm. I still have about 12 rifles and 5 pistols and enjoy shooting them all.
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For good bad or worst, the 'war machine' sparked my interest as a kid. Born near the end of the Vietnam war... piles of mangled, war machines and such from whichever military, all around; the gun powder smells as far as I can remember. In the end, for the sake of you and your love ones survival, you best learn to shoot. Picked up an M1 carbine and fell in love. 
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I was born in the back seat of a Greyhound bus packing a Crossman 41!!
But now I shoot this:
But now I shoot this:
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Shoot, I started with cap guns as a very small kid then moved up to BB guns as soon as I could hold one, then pellet guns. My dad gave me a .410 shotgun at around 12. I have always had some sort of gun as far back as I can remember. I still have the .410 (a single shot Johnson) now at 60. It was stolen in a home robbery while on vacation, but I was able to get it back thank the Lord above. I shot a lot of squirrels with that .410.
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First "airgun" was my uncle's Slavia break-barrel... could only use it while at the farm. Must have about 8yo.
At 12, got my first-very-own Daisy Power-Line 880...
Then got into powder-burner and kind of forgot airguns... Untill the late 90s, when I realized that shooting air pistol could help improve my bullseye score, and it was one more event to shoots when traveling to a match.
Recently, I've been lusting over a Air-Arm Pro-Sport or TX200... something to go back to basic-plinking-fun.
- Chores for pellets... not sure who got the better end of the deal...
At 12, got my first-very-own Daisy Power-Line 880...
Then got into powder-burner and kind of forgot airguns... Untill the late 90s, when I realized that shooting air pistol could help improve my bullseye score, and it was one more event to shoots when traveling to a match.
- Haven't been without a airgun since.
Recently, I've been lusting over a Air-Arm Pro-Sport or TX200... something to go back to basic-plinking-fun.
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I stopped by a local air rifle/ 22 rim fire club in Oxnard, CA (Open Grove) during a monthly competition.
Became addicted immediately to the sport and the people and never looked back.
Became addicted immediately to the sport and the people and never looked back.
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Started 5 years ago with a CO2 tangfolio replica blowback pistol. Liked it so much I bought a Benjamin break barrel. Little tricky with the recoil, then the hammerli 850 , but wanted more power. So began the PCP rabbit hole.
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I bought an Air Force Talon in .22 from PY Air like 20+ years ago. They have been around that long. First I only had a laser. I got really good at hunting with only a laser sight. Then I tried a 4X scope one day, like one of those $20 ones. I hit a Blue Jay from way far away with easy and was amazed. I still had the gun until a few years back. I remember I used to jam a metal cleaning rod down the front of the barrel regularly. (not good).
...I don't shoot animals anymore, but back then I took out everything I saw. The birds finaly came back to my parents house a couple years after I left. It was declared a "No Fly Zone" by the local bird population when I was around. Wierd how people change.
...I don't shoot animals anymore, but back then I took out everything I saw. The birds finaly came back to my parents house a couple years after I left. It was declared a "No Fly Zone" by the local bird population when I was around. Wierd how people change.
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In the late 80's I was fortunate enough to meet a guy that to this day knows more about shooting than anyone I have met. Over the years we have hunted together and spent lots of time discussing air rifles. He is an incredible marksman for sure.. I must say that the time I spent with him on several dairies in Arizona was incredible. I truly was shocked at the damage caused by pigeons, starlings and eurasian doves. Air rifles make the best combination for dairies without a doubt. Thanks Scott for all you have helped me with over the years, your a great friend. I love this Crown mkii!!! Thanks man!
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Powder Burners since a kid, and a few scattered .177’s every now and again. When Tree Rats got into my Attic and did 10k worth of damage, it was game on. Thousands later I’m obsessed.
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