any Airgun hunters?

binfordw · 10-25-2007, 12:51 PM

Hi all,

Stumbled on this site today, and saw a couple posts airgun related, thought I would see if any have an interest in airguns here.

I've been rather hooked on Airguns for years now, they brought back alot of enjoyment to small game hunting and shooting in general for me.

I own an AirArms 410EB pcp, and mainly use it for squirrel hunting besides countless practice in the yard. I can't think of any tool better suited for the task, its a pure joy to say the least.

Bravo · 10-25-2007, 01:42 PM

Welcome to G&G!

I first started hunting with Air Guns (Squirrel, Groundhog, and Crow). I love it when I first started hunting, because there was no recoil, but it required a lot of skill (perhaps more than with a firearm) to make a good kill.

I will always have an Airgun

JohnRaven.exe · 10-25-2007, 05:04 PM

My dad and I have been professional squirrel killers for the last few years...... Good ole' Crossman 2100 Classic

andrew cochran · 11-21-2007, 12:41 PM

Love airguns for smallgame hunting. Hey log onto index talk to some experts. They'll make you an airguns to hunt deer with! Not KIdden

mike63 · 12-14-2007, 05:58 AM

I've taken more squirrels, and rabbits with a Benjamin 392 (.22 cal.) than I care to remember. Haven't hunted with it so far this year, I've started collecting Crosman 1377 American Classic pistols. This was the first model air pistol I ever had, and I just fell for the design. Got my first one in 1983, still got it. now I have six and looking for more.

killer · 12-14-2007, 08:23 AM

I have a RWS for about 5 years now for varmint control and have never stripped it down or oiled it yet.

I know your suppose to use extemely thin oil and very little...where can I get a a link to a schematic for the RWS and instructions on general maintenance?

Here's a pic of "Ole Piney" who decided to take up residence in my house walls. I baited him wth sunflower seeds.

http://i94.photobucket.com/albums/l8...e/olepiney.jpg

I don't get it why some of my pic's post and others only link?

jerry · 12-14-2007, 09:05 AM

Killer,
I got this from my RWS manual (a small 2 page deal) They should be able to send you a copy.
RUAG Ammotec USA Inc
DBA: Dynamit Nobel RWS Inc.
81 Ruckman Road
Closter, New Jersy 07624

Readers digest version:
One drop RWS compression chamber lube every 2500 shots
Wearing surfaces at barrel hinge and cocking arm RWS Moly paste or dry slide as well as trigger mech.
Piston rings oild occasionally with RWS spring cyl oil. A little only, don't over oil

webs · 12-14-2007, 10:04 AM

I have never hunted Squirrel with a modern Airgun but bet it would be a real hoot to do so.Sounds like a real short range challenge.Oh by the way Killer, that is a handsome Squirrel you have in your picture.

jerry · 12-14-2007, 10:43 AM

Iv'e harvested a few squirrels this seaon webs. It is a fairly short range game, basically you want to be on the same tree they are in. With the .177 head shots are a must I tried a frontal chest shot. The Gamo PBA penetrated and there was blood but it didn't stop the squirrell. Seemed to slow him down a bit, finished with a head shot. They don't walk away from that.

webs · 12-14-2007, 02:44 PM

Way to go Jerry.You guys keep talking about it and I just may have to buy me one.

jerry · 12-14-2007, 03:02 PM

They are fun. I still like the bang/recoil/smell of burnt gunpowder though.

knightRider · 12-14-2007, 03:55 PM

all my guns burn powder , but power to you .

NHmsj · 12-14-2007, 06:17 PM

I have dropped (as in instantly dead) not a few bushy tails with head shots from an old Crossman pump air rifle - but they have to be head shots. Anywhere other than the head and you'll get quite an odd dance, but no kill. (Don't like shooting and not killing.) I even managed a cottontail with the same multi-pump rifle (ten pumps), but I am very interesting in trying a springer. Any recommendations from anyone?

msj

Big Dog · 12-14-2007, 07:54 PM

I once got PO'd at a certain backyard tree rat, and popped him with my Red Ryder - my 'cat scat' gun.
Killed the bugger!! He was probably as surprised as I was . . . but I walked away . . .

Normally, I prefer .22 rifle and shotgun for hunting small critters.

andrew cochran · 12-18-2007, 04:16 PM

They are great for kids. But for me I perfer a 12 guage, or a .22 . Airguns are a good choice for a beginer though.

jerry · 12-18-2007, 05:05 PM

That's kind of a funny statement condiering they make fine ADAULT air rifles. BTW, it takes a lot more HUNTING skill to get close enlught to harvest with one. I enjoy using mine occasionally. I'm by far no beginner been hunting for at least 35 years.
Can you clarify? I'm confused.

Momoney567 · 12-18-2007, 09:19 PM

I was a huge airgun fan when i was younger but bigger guns = more fun these days.I can remember my Benjamin Sheridan .22 rifle.So many birds so many squirrels so much fun. But now im up to shooting a .308 at deer so ive moved on but as far as i know there is still soem interest in airgun hunting

killer · 12-18-2007, 11:13 PM

I've posted this info before but in case your wondering what an air rifle can do as far as damage. I was sighting in my RWS .17 which gets approx 1000 fps at the muzzle. I set up a paper target at 40 yards. At the end of the sight in I noticed one of the pine 1.5" x 1.5" back stop boards split and could see the pellet. I cut it open to find the pellet had traveled an inch into the wood. It dawned on me at 40 yards a pellet could easily zip through a mans finger bone.

So even though it's called an air gun they got power. Now I see RWS has a 1350 fps rifle. Wonder where the line will be crossed with how many fps allowed before they will be called drug dealers choice of weapon...."Silent, powerfull, no license needed to buy."

mike63 · 12-19-2007, 12:42 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by andrew cochran

They are great for kids. But for me I perfer a 12 guage, or a .22 . Airguns are a good choice for a beginer though.

Beginners ? I'm 44 years old and been hunting scents I was 10. I'm hardly a kid, and a long way from being a beginner. Its pretty easy to take game even at distance with a 12ga. or good .22 rifle. Using an air rifle presents more problems, you have to get closer as pellets from an air rifle loose speed rapidly and arc more than a bullet. And shot placement has to be more precise to insure a clean kill. Hunting with an air rifle is hardly for a beginner.

Quote:

Originally Posted by killer

Now I see RWS has a 1350 fps rifle. Wonder where the line will be crossed with how many fps allowed before they will be called drug dealers choice of weapon...."Silent, powerfull, no license needed to buy."

!!!!!!!
Killer, Don't give them any ideas.

andrew cochran · 12-19-2007, 08:44 AM

Killer gamo has a 1600 fps air rifle now. I did not meat to offend any of you when I said beginners. I use airguns for rabbits and squrrles now and then. And I ain't a beginer. Hey my favorite airgun is the gamo viper express. It is a air shotgun/.22 air rifle

10-25-2007, 12:51 PM	#1
binfordw Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 53	any Airgun hunters? Hi all, Stumbled on this site today, and saw a couple posts airgun related, thought I would see if any have an interest in airguns here. I've been rather hooked on Airguns for years now, they brought back alot of enjoyment to small game hunting and shooting in general for me. I own an AirArms 410EB pcp, and mainly use it for squirrel hunting besides countless practice in the yard. I can't think of any tool better suited for the task, its a pure joy to say the least.

10-25-2007, 05:04 PM	#3
JohnRaven.exe Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Minnesota Posts: 172	My dad and I have been professional squirrel killers for the last few years...... Good ole' Crossman 2100 Classic __________________ Taking full advantage of my RIGHT to bear ARMS.

12-14-2007, 05:58 AM	#5
mike63 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Philadelphia Mississippi Posts: 224	I've taken more squirrels, and rabbits with a Benjamin 392 (.22 cal.) than I care to remember. Haven't hunted with it so far this year, I've started collecting Crosman 1377 American Classic pistols. This was the first model air pistol I ever had, and I just fell for the design. Got my first one in 1983, still got it. now I have six and looking for more. __________________ Do it today, tomorrow it may be illegal.

12-14-2007, 08:23 AM	#6
killer Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: In the rat race Posts: 895	I have a RWS for about 5 years now for varmint control and have never stripped it down or oiled it yet. I know your suppose to use extemely thin oil and very little...where can I get a a link to a schematic for the RWS and instructions on general maintenance? Here's a pic of "Ole Piney" who decided to take up residence in my house walls. I baited him wth sunflower seeds. http://i94.photobucket.com/albums/l8...e/olepiney.jpg I don't get it why some of my pic's post and others only link? __________________ "Yeee Hawww...I'm a cowboy on an iron horse." Killer's cabin: http://buckmountainchateau.com/

12-14-2007, 03:55 PM	#12
knightRider Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: you know where Posts: 2,155	all my guns burn powder , but power to you . __________________ I'm Called The Devil By Some .

10-25-2007, 01:42 PM	#2
Bravo Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Maine, USA Posts: 1,703	Welcome to G&G! I first started hunting with Air Guns (Squirrel, Groundhog, and Crow). I love it when I first started hunting, because there was no recoil, but it required a lot of skill (perhaps more than with a firearm) to make a good kill. I will always have an Airgun

11-21-2007, 12:41 PM	#4
andrew cochran Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Little town in ARKANSAW! Posts: 1,495	Love airguns for smallgame hunting. Hey log onto index talk to some experts. They'll make you an airguns to hunt deer with! Not KIdden

12-14-2007, 09:05 AM	#7
jerry Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Posts: 10,750	Killer, I got this from my RWS manual (a small 2 page deal) They should be able to send you a copy. RUAG Ammotec USA Inc DBA: Dynamit Nobel RWS Inc. 81 Ruckman Road Closter, New Jersy 07624 Readers digest version: One drop RWS compression chamber lube every 2500 shots Wearing surfaces at barrel hinge and cocking arm RWS Moly paste or dry slide as well as trigger mech. Piston rings oild occasionally with RWS spring cyl oil. A little only, don't over oil

12-14-2007, 10:04 AM	#8
webs Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 220	I have never hunted Squirrel with a modern Airgun but bet it would be a real hoot to do so.Sounds like a real short range challenge.Oh by the way Killer, that is a handsome Squirrel you have in your picture.

12-14-2007, 10:43 AM	#9
jerry Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Posts: 10,750	Iv'e harvested a few squirrels this seaon webs. It is a fairly short range game, basically you want to be on the same tree they are in. With the .177 head shots are a must I tried a frontal chest shot. The Gamo PBA penetrated and there was blood but it didn't stop the squirrell. Seemed to slow him down a bit, finished with a head shot. They don't walk away from that.

12-14-2007, 02:44 PM	#10
webs Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 220	Way to go Jerry.You guys keep talking about it and I just may have to buy me one.

12-14-2007, 03:02 PM	#11
jerry Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Posts: 10,750	They are fun. I still like the bang/recoil/smell of burnt gunpowder though.

12-14-2007, 06:17 PM	#13
NHmsj Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: New Hampshire Posts: 99	Pump Air Rifle I have dropped (as in instantly dead) not a few bushy tails with head shots from an old Crossman pump air rifle - but they have to be head shots. Anywhere other than the head and you'll get quite an odd dance, but no kill. (Don't like shooting and not killing.) I even managed a cottontail with the same multi-pump rifle (ten pumps), but I am very interesting in trying a springer. Any recommendations from anyone? msj __________________ "I yam what I yam, and that's all that I yam!" (Popeye the Sailor)

12-14-2007, 07:54 PM	#14
Big Dog Moderator Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Tallahassee, Florida Posts: 9,843	I once got PO'd at a certain backyard tree rat, and popped him with my Red Ryder - my 'cat scat' gun. Killed the bugger!! He was probably as surprised as I was . . . but I walked away . . . Normally, I prefer .22 rifle and shotgun for hunting small critters. __________________ Moderator of: AR15/M16, M14/M1A, New/Beginning Shooters and Militaria/Collectables.

12-18-2007, 04:16 PM	#15
andrew cochran Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Little town in ARKANSAW! Posts: 1,495	They are great for kids. But for me I perfer a 12 guage, or a .22 . Airguns are a good choice for a beginer though. __________________ Just an old hillbilly, who can shoot real good!

12-18-2007, 05:05 PM	#16
jerry Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Posts: 10,750	That's kind of a funny statement condiering they make fine ADAULT air rifles. BTW, it takes a lot more HUNTING skill to get close enlught to harvest with one. I enjoy using mine occasionally. I'm by far no beginner been hunting for at least 35 years. Can you clarify? I'm confused.

12-18-2007, 09:19 PM	#17
Momoney567 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Southern tube Louisiana Posts: 190	I was a huge airgun fan when i was younger but bigger guns = more fun these days.I can remember my Benjamin Sheridan .22 rifle.So many birds so many squirrels so much fun. But now im up to shooting a .308 at deer so ive moved on but as far as i know there is still soem interest in airgun hunting

12-18-2007, 11:13 PM	#18
killer Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: In the rat race Posts: 895	I've posted this info before but in case your wondering what an air rifle can do as far as damage. I was sighting in my RWS .17 which gets approx 1000 fps at the muzzle. I set up a paper target at 40 yards. At the end of the sight in I noticed one of the pine 1.5" x 1.5" back stop boards split and could see the pellet. I cut it open to find the pellet had traveled an inch into the wood. It dawned on me at 40 yards a pellet could easily zip through a mans finger bone. So even though it's called an air gun they got power. Now I see RWS has a 1350 fps rifle. Wonder where the line will be crossed with how many fps allowed before they will be called drug dealers choice of weapon...."Silent, powerfull, no license needed to buy." __________________ "Yeee Hawww...I'm a cowboy on an iron horse." Killer's cabin: http://buckmountainchateau.com/

12-19-2007, 08:44 AM	#20
andrew cochran Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Little town in ARKANSAW! Posts: 1,495	Killer gamo has a 1600 fps air rifle now. I did not meat to offend any of you when I said beginners. I use airguns for rabbits and squrrles now and then. And I ain't a beginer. Hey my favorite airgun is the gamo viper express. It is a air shotgun/.22 air rifle __________________ Just an old hillbilly, who can shoot real good!

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