One of the best things about winter is shooting indoor. It's cold, dark at 4:30 And what's better than a youth springer for some relaxing fun. Do you also have a indoor springers you enjoy shooting? 
Springer's for the young. And young of heart.
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I'm confused?
what's a youth springer??
I think I only have 2? Do pistons count?
sorry for all the questions; just trying to learn more
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That’s quite a nice collection. My HW30s with an aperture rear sight is a fun close range plinker. Although where I live the weather doesn’t really keep me inside during the winter so I still mostly shoot it in the backyard. Another fun rifle but not a springer is my Daisy 853 10 meter rifle. I got it used from the CMP and its a fun plinker.
Kenny
Kenny
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I wish I had the room in my house to set up an indoor range since it gets cold where I live and that would be a great excuse to buy some indoor shooters. I can't really complain since I can shoot in my back yard.
Nice collection.
Nice collection.
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When I think of a "youth" anything it needs to also be physically sized for a mini-person. The HW30/R7 is mentioned a lot however the pull length on the HW30 is identical to the R9/HW95 and the TX200. I know, I have all three and checked. A kid would certainly be able to cock my HW30 (for example) but if his arms are too short it won't be comfortable to shoot. Physical size of the air gun is a factor.
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Beeman Cub .22. Probably going to finally break down and get an HW-30.
Not springers, but Adult Red Rider, Legacy 1000, 760, and M4-177
Not springers, but Adult Red Rider, Legacy 1000, 760, and M4-177
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He's referring to spring-piston guns that were specifically designed for younger, smaller shooters: short, light, easy to cock, less power.I'm confused?
Those are relatively rare in today's market that is saturated with high-power guns, but in former days most makers had smaller models such as the nice collectibles in the OP's photo.
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Is shot my R7 today… just a fun lightweight rifle. Topped with a 2-7x32 Hawke it shoots better then the operator…
Did 10 yard shots at dime targets.
Did 10 yard shots at dime targets.
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The older i get the more i shoot airguns. It's so easy,don't need to take a whole lot of gear to a range. I can shoot on my own property.
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If home, I seldom sneak outside to shoot. It has to be when no one is around.
So I am in the basement where the HW30 is King. I run an Anschutz diopter with adjustable iris or a Tech sight. All off hand.
I also shoot my detuned HW95 from a table.
So I am in the basement where the HW30 is King. I run an Anschutz diopter with adjustable iris or a Tech sight. All off hand.
I also shoot my detuned HW95 from a table.
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