New to the forum.

[BigT]

I got into air gunning last year, and I’m loving it. I’m a disabled Army veteran, and can’t pump up a pcp. So, I’ve been going down the springer/gas piston rabbit hole. I just purchased an HW77 .22 that I love so far. I plan on scoping it eventually. I just shoot to work on my marksmanship skills in the back yard. Luckily it’s not a problem where I live.

 

[cmatera]

Welcome to the forum. Lot’s of good people & info here.

 

[shambozzie]

Thanks for your service. Tons of info and knowledgeable folks here. Welcome aboard and fire up the keyboard.

 

[davelarson]

Welcome to a great place to learn and have fun! Now you’ll never be without a accurate rifle you can shoot anytime in the yard. We are so lucky.

 

[Bob-in-WV]

Welcome and thank you for your service. You picked a fine gun in the 77. When you decide to scope it, make sure it is rated for a spring gun. The forward recoil of the piston can wreck scopes. Have fun, that is what it is about.

 

[AirgunnerSC]

Welcome Tom and thank you for your service to our country. The Weihrauchs are a sweet break barrel. My advise is continue to buy quality airguns and have lots of fun. There is a ton of info on the forum so enjoy and participate.

 

[Ripper]

Welcome and also thanks for your service. You got yourself a good air rifle there. I hope you really enjoy it.

 

[LoopZoop]

If you can't pump a PCP, just get a compressor or buy a spare tank to refill at a scuba diving store.

This might not be every way to fill a PCP, there are many youtube videos that are quite informative on PCP air rifles,

such as AAR's, "Beginners Guide to PCP Rifles."

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oljUTVxUZ3Q

 

[BigT]

Thanks for the warm welcome everyone! If I knew how to tag people I’d respond directly, but I’m not sure how to do that yet.

Bob-in-WV, I’ll definitely be looking for a springer rated scope when the time comes.

dixieduo, I’ve made cheap purchases of air rifles and it left me wanting more. After getting the 77 I’ll only go with quality from now on. 

Ripper, I feel like it’s a good air rifle too, and I’m enjoying it a lot. 


LoopZoop, cost is the biggest factor for not getting into pcp. Once I can afford it I’ll dabble in the pcp realm. Right now I’m really enjoying the break barrels.

 

[davelarson]

BigT, if you can actually pull off dabbling in the PCP realm you would definitely be the first one lol! It’s like a disease that creeps in and never lets up. I remember thinking that I wouldn’t need another gun after my Marauder! Now I have seven rifles... and I desperately need a .177 Red Wolf, or a .22 Safari so I can shoot slugs lol!

 

[MadKatt]

Thanks for your service.

 

[PcpLover]

New here as well...really glad I found the this forum. Airgun community is awesome