Help the Newbies and be nice!

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I started out airgunning with a beat up Diana 45 that looked like a one toothed beaver has been chewing on it.

I was as happy as a pig in mud until the internet informed me that I was a moron and needed to spend many thousands of shekels to be a competent shooter.



Try mixing in a crowd of close minded Harley Davidsdon newbies on a 78 KZ650 that looks like it was a stunt bike in Mad Max.

I just grin like a fool as I am spooling up to 9 grand and watch them fade in the rear view. 



IF you are having fun, you are having fun. Be gracious without being condescending, and let a new guy shoot your stuff.
 
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Very well stated!! I’ve been into air rifles a long time & have had a few rifles. Never anything that expensive, most money I spent on a pcp was a condor ss. I recently traded it off for another rifle. But my go to gun right is my Sentry HC Deluxe in .22 at 35yrds it will cut a single hole with a cpdm’s for as long as you want to sit there & shoot at the same spot. I’ve got kills with out to 65yrds & it’s only a $300 rifle. 
 
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I so relate to this topic. It is not just the price category either. As an RSO, shooters would bring back targets to show how well they did. Sometimes they would look like a shotgun was used. I always told them great job, some would make not so nice remarks. 

They usually had grins from ear to ear. In fact to be honest, till I could get over myself, some days not shooting the way I felt I should be shooting, they were always having a way better day then me.

Money and your toys don't make you good at anything. Practice and more practice is what makes you good at anything worth learning. I know, I know, perfect practice makes...

Eamon
 
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Man guys keep am coming!!

To any newbies poking around reach out to anyone you see here for advice (or anyone on the forum for that matter!!)....

I will admit I am guilty of posting guns I bought etc. etc. and I by NO means hope that comes off as bragging...Ha, I just get a bit excited to share sometimes!!!

Good work fellas....

Great discussion and posts!!

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There's nothing wrong with sharing what you have, it's natural to grow on the sport and get to know the limitations of what you have. I think it's human nature that we are always looking to improve or changing what we have for something else, without sometimes noticing that you already have something wonderful.

I feel related to this because I have another hobby, and that's photography and video making, there's always a new camera, and you think, ohh that other camera will give me the image I want, but no, 99% of the time you can do wonders with the camera you already have, it's how you use the equipment you have.

I think there's always a path to the learning process and I've seen people burning sometimes stages by going directly to something superior and that have tons of options but they don't really know how to use (in the photography world this is super common) but I think there's a lot of joy on mastering what you have, learning from there and the next natural step is wanting to improve based on your knowledge and jump into something that offers that stuff you are lacking and you know will make your life easy. 

As I said, most of this is human behavior and just be aware that the companies know about them and they exploit this to their advantage, that's how they can make money, that's why there's a version 2, version 3... and so on....
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Very good comparison. I still get made fun of by my vid/photog friends for using a 5dII while they have the "latest and greatest". I don't need the Red epic helium 8k or new hassleblad. Im not shooting the new star wars.....What I have works for me and I love my camera....
 
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Very well said, all of you. My first (and only) bullseye match was mostly people like you first described. Unfriendly, rigid, and full of themselves. Even though I scored second place of 20 or so in the only event I had a legal pistol for, no congratulations , no encouragement to come back..... so I never have. I enjoy plinking at things most, but poking holes in paper and pesting are fun too. $5 Mendoza project gun to $2500 RW... it's all good. I'm grateful for my good fortune in being able to have some of these and really do enjoy sharing when possible so others can experience what they may not be able or want to buy.

Good topic.

Bob
 
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I've said it before and here goes...

Ones cash outlay into this sport has No bearing on their worth as an airgunner.

And just one side note. Don't get all butt-hurt when some "pauper" shows up with his/her sub-$600 airgun and waxes your ass and that of your $2000+ rifle/Nightforce scope combo because,as unbelievable as it may sound to some of the "snobs" ,it's happened Plenty of times and will most certainly happen again! LOL!!

Mike.
 
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Welcome!!

Glad to have you and by all means feel free to reach out with any questions and can't wait to see you start posting!

Gentlemen,

Thanks so much for keeping this post alive and all the great comments!

Hopefully it helps folks getting into the hobby to understand it isn't he who spends the most wins!!

I have had my butt handed to me more than once by guns that cost a fraction of some of the ones we talk about on here....

Good work guys!!

Keep it up!
 
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Great post! I'm a huge marauder/armada fan. I've learned a lot about pcp airguns in the last couple years from owning and upgrading the guns I have and from the forums. I don't see it anymore but it always seemed to bother me when someone had a tricked out benjamin that shot great and the guy made a comment that he wouldn't do it again. I also on the other hand get a big smile on my face when I hear people say they miss a marauder they sold that was very accurate lol. I don't think a persons worth is comparable to what air rifle they are shooting. Welcome to all the new people here. Enjoy what you are blessed with and the tools you have. This hobby/sport/addiction is an awesome way to get active and enjoy yourself. I know what I have and anything short of a financial disaster you aren't going to see my guns on the classifieds anytime soon. 
 
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Bearair's post made me think back to that one rifle I wish I never parted with...

For me it is my M-10 MRod Air sold some years back for like 250.00....

That gun was a powerhouse and loved the 28.5 grain Eunjin pellets....I mean aspirin at 40 yards accurate and like an idiot I sold it!!

It was single shot and long and bulky but damn it could shoot!

Ha, come to think of it anyone have a M-10 they want to part with!!


 
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Bearair's post made me think back to that one rifle I wish I never parted with...

For me it is my M-10 MRod Air sold some years back for like 250.00....

That gun was a powerhouse and loved the 28.5 grain Eunjin pellets....I mean aspirin at 40 yards accurate and like an idiot I sold it!!

It was single shot and long and bulky but damn it could shoot!

Ha, come to think of it anyone have a M-10 they want to part with!!

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I have been looking for one forever too!
 
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Bearair's post made me think back to that one rifle I wish I never parted with...

For me it is my M-10 MRod Air sold some years back for like 250.00....

That gun was a powerhouse and loved the 28.5 grain Eunjin pellets....I mean aspirin at 40 yards accurate and like an idiot I sold it!!

It was single shot and long and bulky but damn it could shoot!

Ha, come to think of it anyone have a M-10 they want to part with!!

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I have been looking for one forever too!
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Agree. I did buy one and still have it. Not as fancy as many guns but it shoots great and hasn't leaked. Very good example for the discussion.














 
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My first rifle was 400$~, boasts around 400$~ worth of upgrades and a 400$ scope...its all about balance baby, yeaaah.



My next rifle will be 200-300$ range, with 200-300$ in upgrades and a 200-300 scope!



Its not about what the air rifle can do for you as much as it is what you can do for the air rifle and with the air rifle...
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Very well put Ackuric.
 
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Not nice people exists in all parts of life. I’ve been fortunate to have met very nice, helpful shooters. Gentlemen or ladies at the club/range, letting me shoot their guns. At shooting events have also been fortunate in not encountering snobs. I know that I personally get a “kick” out of letting some new, or old time shooter try my PCPs or firearms. Introducing someone to something new and fun? Most of us jump at those rare opportunities. Good post.
 
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