Good decision. Obviously, large animals can be killed with a low power weapon, but that doesn't make it the right choice. Enjoy your air rifle for its intended purpose, and leave the big game for your firearms.
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Completely new to the sport and looking to purchase first gun
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Good decision. Obviously, large animals can be killed with a low power weapon, but that doesn't make it the right choice. Enjoy your air rifle for its intended purpose, and leave the big game for your firearms.
Crawl, walk, run and jump right in... get your feet wet with a smaller caliber, which will allow you to shoot alot. There are necessary accessories you need to consider.
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Birddog,
Charlie Frear's (Georgia Airguns) "Overstock Clearance" thread is currently on page two of General Discussion section, states all guns are $1,500 each. Just checked Krales (Netherlands) website, there are no Synthetic-stock Uragan Compacts available, but standard size synthetics are. Walnut-stocked Uragans are also for sale but higher price than synthetics. Standard synthetic-stock Uragans are $1,258. WM
Charlie Frear's (Georgia Airguns) "Overstock Clearance" thread is currently on page two of General Discussion section, states all guns are $1,500 each. Just checked Krales (Netherlands) website, there are no Synthetic-stock Uragan Compacts available, but standard size synthetics are. Walnut-stocked Uragans are also for sale but higher price than synthetics. Standard synthetic-stock Uragans are $1,258. WM
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WorriedMan,
I did call and leave a msg for Charlie yesterday. Two hours later he called me back and we talked for 25 mins. Gave me a lot of info. I understand Krales might be a little cheaper to buy from but I rather support a business in the US. Besides he goes through them thoroughly because he “never wants to see the gun back.” If there were any issues.
I did call and leave a msg for Charlie yesterday. Two hours later he called me back and we talked for 25 mins. Gave me a lot of info. I understand Krales might be a little cheaper to buy from but I rather support a business in the US. Besides he goes through them thoroughly because he “never wants to see the gun back.” If there were any issues.
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(just my input for deer hunting in Michigan)
if your looking to hunt deer u will need 35cal or bigger.. something makes 200fpe + for starting out there is a learning curve when it comes to hunting deer with a airgun. i have killed a lot of deer with a airgun and its nothing like using a powder burnner ..yes some times deer drop or only run a little but a bad shot and u wont find your deer. most the time you wont even find blood before u fine the deer. 25 and 30cal are great for coyotes and smaller game but to much risk when it comes to deer or the dnr who stops to check your gun ...
if your looking to hunt deer u will need 35cal or bigger.. something makes 200fpe + for starting out there is a learning curve when it comes to hunting deer with a airgun. i have killed a lot of deer with a airgun and its nothing like using a powder burnner ..yes some times deer drop or only run a little but a bad shot and u wont find your deer. most the time you wont even find blood before u fine the deer. 25 and 30cal are great for coyotes and smaller game but to much risk when it comes to deer or the dnr who stops to check your gun ...
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i would recommend the Benjamin bulldog 357 .. u will get good shot count with pellets if you turn down the hammer spring for small game and targets then u can turn up the power for slugs and shoot deer .. its going to be the best all around gun you can get for the money and it leaves you with some money for a small compressor
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Birddog,
Certainly agree, it's your money, spend as you feel best. My "hobby" dollars are limited, so, have to watch carefully. Krales won't charge tax and shipping is very reasonable, agreed, the Import Duty is $66, but, the couple hundred in savings could go towards a scope, air compressor or a host of other "essentials." Best of Luck, WM
Certainly agree, it's your money, spend as you feel best. My "hobby" dollars are limited, so, have to watch carefully. Krales won't charge tax and shipping is very reasonable, agreed, the Import Duty is $66, but, the couple hundred in savings could go towards a scope, air compressor or a host of other "essentials." Best of Luck, WM
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I don't know the hunting regulations in your state but if you hunt in close, if as a hunter you are able to stalk inside the 40-30 yards distance of a deer ( much like bowhunting ) both a powerful .25 or a .30 will take down any deer with a precise brain shot.
If you plan hunting from longer distances and using the Heart/lung shot I personally would go to .45 or .50 ( I love the .357 caliber and there's more ammo selection and much better price but I would take the extra hole size of .45 and .50 )
At that point I would look into a Texan for sure, the Carbon Fiber models are lightweight for hunting on the ground and very powerful,
and then I would get a nice .25 ( no need to go crazy on price you can get nice, accurate guns nowadays for a decent budget ) for your target practice and small game hunting.
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You are going to need at least 2 rifles. If you want to deer hunt, you need a .45 or .50. Those are expensive to feed and use a lot of air. Some states set the minimum at .30 or .357, check your regs, but a bigger hole is generally better. You will want a .22 for plinking and small game. I recomend the .22 over a .25 because you can get pellets at Walmart. Go on Pyramyd's web sight and do some reading of Tomn Gaylord's blog. He will help cut through the advertising crap and get you to what you really need to be looking for.
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