The Quest,I woke up this morning thinking about why so many things.

[boscoebrea]

Why? the search the quest,the pursuit. For some it is continuous,even when they have found the right path or setup,or pellet ,slug there still is the addiction of perfection,in fact for some that is what is important.
The goal,to achive the best your air gun is capable of.There are so many variables.
I can name a PCP that many like because of the adjustabiliy of it.Are these the ones that like this
"quest"?
Then there are people like me,"I ain't got time for that".My ADD mind has enough trouble finishing things.
Why now do I think of the simple great springers I have,um,I did put tune kits in them.
The "Quest"......better scope,better stance or bench or....
The quest in my mind is to get the smallest groups possible.Simple statement,that may require so much time that I find myself thinking about buying another air rifle before reaching my quest on the latest one I have.
The "quest" is part of our makeup,just some have it a lot more than other and some have completed their quest on what they have,but how many have said " one and done" very few I believe.

 

[JaceSpace1369]

Why? the search the quest,the pursuit. For some it is continuous,even when they have found the right path or setup,or pellet ,slug there still is the addiction of perfection,in fact for some that is what is important.
The goal,to achive the best your air gun is capable of.There are so many variables.
I can name a PCP that many like because of the adjustabiliy of it.Are these the ones that like this
"quest"?
Then there are people like me,"I ain't got time for that".My ADD mind has enough trouble finishing things.
Why now do I think of the simple great springers I have,um,I did put tune kits in them.
The "Quest"......better scope,better stance or bench or....
The quest in my mind is to get the smallest groups possible.Simple statement,that may require so much time that I find myself thinking about buying another air rifle before reaching my quest on the latest one I have.
The "quest" is part of our makeup,just some have it a lot more than other and some have completed their quest on what they have,but how many have said " one and done" very few I believe.

I believe the reason is because of having too many choices. If there weren't endless pcps with "game changing" features there wouldn't be near as many of us moving on to the next. I also believe that theres simply a louder voice speaking out on trying things. This groups is 300,000+ members strong, the loudest members will almost stand out against the quieter bunch that are happy with what they have.

 

[L.Leon]

The pursuit of “more” or “better” is inherent in our human nature. There are myriad air gunners out there that are simply satisfied with the pratical performance they get from their airguns… And then there are those who keep ”pushing the envelope”. We all have a choice as to what we make our hobby. For me? If its starts to feel like work? No bueno… That said, it is all these different levels of interest that keep the entire hobby alilve for us all…

 

[Struckat]

I want so many.
Shot my stock Prod w red dot this morning and it did everything I asked it to do.

 

[Vana2]

I pretty much accept the "tool" as it is. I will put in the effort of finding the best projectile and tuning for accuracy but most of my (25+) airguns are used as tuned from the factory. Occasionally, I'll adjust the trigger but rarely more that that.

I have to admit that I'm fussy (anal?) about the "fit" of my plinking, pesting and hunting rifles. As "fast shooters" I insist that the sights are on-target every time I mount the rifle, if not I adjust/modify the stock as needed.

As one who enjoys all kinds of home-made "primitive" weapons (slings, slingshots, atlatls, bows etc) pin-point accuracy is not possible and minute-of-a- squirrel/rabbit/deer is good enough.

To that end, I'm driven to develop my skill and do the best I can with that particular weapon.

Given (inherently) more accurate weapons like airguns the expectations of group size and range shift accordingly.

Minute-of-a-squirrels head accuracy is now possible at 80ish yards

Too many airguns to be fully intimate with all of them so it keeps me entertained cycling through them, it's never boring.

Cheers

 

[Gerry52]

Maybe it's a good thing that fixed income puts severe limitations on what I can spend. I'm POSITIVE it's a great thing that I'm more than satisfied with the 3 guns I own. Yes, there are things on the market that I'm curious about & would like to try but nothing that makes me willing to sell what I already own. I have no interest in & can't afford to shoot competition & my incredibly accurate & reliable guns deliver everything I need for hunting. Consider me one of the lucky few. The constant QUEST would probably make me crazy (or crazier)!

 

[WoodWelder]

There is a huge difference between a "hobby" or being content with what you have?
What is the goal in mind?

Here is a quote I found on a used gun site!........."I recently purchased this rifle from one of our forum members but my finances just can’t support my airgun sickness."

Enough said!!!!LOL

 

[Trucker3573]

I think for many and me included it really doesn’t boil down to better or the pursuit of perfection. Those are just excuses to justify the next new gun, scope, etc etc. I really believe that is the root of it all…just wanting something new.

 

[cavedweller]

The pursuit of “more” or “better” is inherent in our human nature. There are myriad air gunners out there that are simply satisfied with the pratical performance they get from their airguns… And then there are those who keep ”pushing the envelope”. We all have a choice as to what we make our hobby. For me? If its starts to feel like work? No bueno… That said, it is all these different levels of interest that keep the entire hobby alilve for us all…

Well said sir

 

[RickH]

I expect different things from different guns. The Crosmans from when I was a kid? Had a ball shooting them and still do. I don’t expect 1” groups at 100 yards or even 25. My 10 meter guns, yes I expect more accuracy when used as intended but that’s what they were made to do. In between I expect certain performance levels as long as I do my part. I came to realize in other types of competition that I had to do the work but still had to enjoy it. If I’m not getting both it’s basically a waste of time, money, effort and equipment.

Rick H.