air rifle

[village dreamer]

im thinking of buying a starter air rifle , a true air rifle ,not a break down barrel. what brand should i look at. thanks

[retiredguy123]

im thinking of buying a starter air rifle , a true air rifle ,not a break down barrel. what brand should i look at. thanks
Wow! I had a Daisy BB gun when I was 9 years old. I recently saw one for sale at the Tractor Supply Co. in Leesburg on 441, next to the La Palmas restaurant. I was tempted to buy it, but didn't.

[Stu from NYC]

Had an air rifle as a kid no idea they were still around.

[Toymeister]

Gammo swarm magnum

[village dreamer]

Gammo swarm magnum

no thats a break barrel

[Topspinmo]

Umarex Gauntlet PCP Air Rifles, Hammerili 850 (Umarex makes hammerili, been 8 years since I was into air rifles, looks like only high end target hammerili’ s are available now, Gauntlet looks exactly same as my 850 with up grades) if you like Co2 bolt action with 8 round magazine. You basically got three choices, pump-up, spring loaded, or PCP. For good starter air rifle Plan on paying $200 - 500 bucks. Air rifles are not BB guns. You can spend small sum or very large sum depending on you’re budget and how powerful or accurate? Google PCP air rifles and you will get couple site’s to view what type and how much you want to pay.

Air Guns | Air Rifles, Pistols & Air Gun Ammo | Pyramyd Air (https://www.pyramydair.com/air-guns)

Air Rifles | Airgun Depot (https://www.airgundepot.com/air-rifles.html)


Couple highly rated sites.

[mlorowitz]

im thinking of buying a starter air rifle , a true air rifle ,not a break down barrel. what brand should i look at. thanks
I have a Daisy pellet rifle for sale. Very accurate wooden stock. Refurbished was origanilly $500 will sell for $100 with adjustable rest/stand.

[Villages Kahuna]

What brands/models are commonly used on the air rifle range in The Villages? Presumably one might need one that is accurate, but not more powerful than is needed fir “target shooting” there.

I suppose it might be a good idea to seek the advice of members of that club.

[Fore-Reel]

http://feinwerkbau. Competition air rifle, selling for friend. I believe is is a Model 600 right hand. Has a lever, one pump. On the Rock Island Auction site, they quote $900.-$1200.
She is asking $500.00 .

[LI SNOWBIRD]

im thinking of buying a starter air rifle , a true air rifle ,not a break down barrel. what brand should i look at. thanks

"You'll shoot your eye out" from "A Christmas Story":a040:

[bakon]

Was just given a Crossman G1 Extreme with a 3-9x32 scope. old and dirty but cleaned up mostly ok. going to try it at air range next week. Dont know anything about it but the scope is missing the covers on the adjustment knobs, not a good sign. Anyone know much about this model? seems it was less than $200 when new but guy said it was accurate and 1000 ft/sec.

[Ealdrich]

I have a Daisy pellet rifle for sale. Very accurate wooden stock. Refurbished was origanilly $500 will sell for $100 with adjustable rest/stand.

How much are you asking for the stand?

[Topspinmo]

Had an air rifle as a kid no idea they were still around.


Probably had BB gun? They was most common cause they were cheap. Some models would shoot BBs or .177 pellet one at time.

[Win1894]

Topspinmo is right on. To add to his comments, a break barrel is an air rifle. I have a Beeman R9. It's a German made spring-piston actuated rifle and is very accurate and relatively easy to maintain. They are among the cheapest precision air rifle. To get away from the break barrel type there are the lever charged spring-piston rifles - bottom or side lever. They are slightly more accurate but are usually heavier and slightly more expensive. They are also uglier rifles in my opinion. Then there are the precharge (PCP) rifles. These are the most expensive but considered the most accurate and easiest to fire (no pumping between shots). They are typically heavier and somewhat bulkier than the lever or barrel-cocked rifles. They contain a large pressure chamber that can be charged from a SCUBA tank or hand pump and are good for 50 to 100 shots before accuracy starts to drop necessitating re-charging (some up to 3000psi). If you buy a new rifle just don't be too swayed by high muzzle velocity claims. Also, in addition to the type of rifle, you'll need to decide what caliber rifle you want, .177, .20, .22, and 25; .177 is the cheapest and most popular but not necessarily the most accurate. Lastly, while everyone has heard about Daisy and Crossman airguns and maybe owned a cheap one as a kid, they do make some nice high end rifles as well. All this is easily studied on the Intarweb. Good luck

Hammerili 850 if you like Co2 bolt action with 8 round magazine. You basically got three choices, pump-up, spring loaded, or PCP. For good starter air rifle Plan on paying $200 - 500 bucks. Air rifles are not BB guns. You can spend small sum or very large sum depending on you’re budget and how powerful or accurate? Google PCP air rifles and you will get couple site’s to view what type and how much you want to pay.

Air Guns | Air Rifles, Pistols & Air Gun Ammo | Pyramyd Air (https://www.pyramydair.com/air-guns)

Air Rifles | Airgun Depot (https://www.airgundepot.com/air-rifles.html)


Couple highly rated sites.

[Redwood8300]

You need to talk to TV Straight Shooters first if you plan on shooting at The Villages ranges.

[Stephanie.Fazio]

I would recommend going the TV air gun range and talking to the shooters. The serious shooter use Finwerkbau or Anschutz also you can only shoot .177 flat pellets. The rifles are expensive but are really nice. Once you shoot with them, you will not like the cheaper rifles.

[retiredguy123]

Hammerili 850 if you like Co2 bolt action with 8 round magazine. You basically got three choices, pump-up, spring loaded, or PCP. For good starter air rifle Plan on paying $200 - 500 bucks. Air rifles are not BB guns. You can spend small sum or very large sum depending on you’re budget and how powerful or accurate? Google PCP air rifles and you will get couple site’s to view what type and how much you want to pay.

Air Guns | Air Rifles, Pistols & Air Gun Ammo | Pyramyd Air (https://www.pyramydair.com/air-guns)

Air Rifles | Airgun Depot (https://www.airgundepot.com/air-rifles.html)


Couple highly rated sites.
When I was 9 years old, they called BB guns air rifles. But, that has been a few years ago.

[Number 10 GI]

A guy I know that has shot at the air gun ranges in TV. At the Soaring Eagles ball field located off Morse Blvd just north of CR 44 is one of the air gun ranges. On Monday and Tuesday mornings they shoot matches and I believe he said on Wednesday is set up for introducing new shooters to the sport. Also Rohan Rec Ctr has air guns, pellets and targets you can sign for to use at the air gun range. Best to go to one of the matches and talk with the competitors to determine what air gun you should look at. Depending on how deep into the competition you want to go will determine how much money you will need to spend on a suitable rifle. After talking with the competitors and if you decide it is something you would like to dive deep into go with the adage, "buy once, cry once". Top level air guns aren't cheap but they are extremely high quality and are very economical to shoot. I've been considering looking into it myself but I have a pretty full plate already with my shooting competitions.

[Stu from NYC]

Probably had BB gun? They was most common cause they were cheap. Some models would shoot BBs or .177 pellet one at time.

Never shot bb's we all thought it was dangerous so in our infinate wisdom we all built carpet guns to shoot pieces of linoleum. Also did use pea shooters.

Remarkably nobody ever got seriously hurt. Somebody was looking down at us and protecting us from our own foolishness.

[Number 10 GI]

Never shot bb's we all thought it was dangerous so in our infinate wisdom we all built carpet guns to shoot pieces of linoleum. Also did use pea shooters.

Remarkably nobody ever got seriously hurt. Somebody was looking down at us and protecting us from our own foolishness.

There is a saying I've heard that "God looks out for fools, drunks and little children". If there is a guardian angel I know that I wore out two or three over the years.

[Stu from NYC]

There is a saying I've heard that "God looks out for fools, drunks and little children". If there is a guardian angel I know that I wore out two or three over the years.

You got that right:icon_wink:

[villageidiot1]

If you go to the Soaring Eagles range Monday or Tuesday you will find folks there with more information than you ever wanted on airguns. Some will let you shoot guns.
The club also gets discounts from vendors and someone in the club is always selling
something and you may be able to pick up a deal there. You can also get a lot of good info
on the The Villages Air Gun Club - Home (http://www.airgunclub.org) the only difference between men and boys is just the price of there toys. Come out and take a look.

[Jimjane]

Stop by the range of your choice. That’s what I did. I was lucky to find a club member selling a gun. Everyone at the range is friendly and very helpful. Also visit the club website. I also found a website called. Champions choice. They have a great assortment of air guns for sale. It’s a great hobby and a bunch of fun. Good luck.

[Jay1891]

Had an air rifle as a kid no idea they were still around.

The range here is outdoor and .177 is the size bb required.

I am looking at Crossman 1077 uses Co2 Has a 12 shot magazine. $74

Daisy Powerline 880 cost $54.00

Both featured on Amazon.

Good place to start. SOrry I gave my collection to my son before I came here.

Good hunting.

Jay

[OhioBuckeye]

Wow! I had a Daisy BB gun when I was 9 years old. I recently saw one for sale at the Tractor Supply Co. in Leesburg on 441, next to the La Palmas restaurant. I was tempted to buy it, but didn't.

Don’t buy it, you’ll shoot your eye out. Oh yea that was a Red Ryder!

[mgrinder]

im thinking of buying a starter air rifle , a true air rifle ,not a break down barrel. what brand should i look at. thanks

Try daisy, yes the bb gun maker, they offer a very accurate air rifle with a Walther made barrel.

[Topspinmo]

Never shot bb's we all thought it was dangerous so in our infinate wisdom we all built carpet guns to shoot pieces of linoleum. Also did use pea shooters.

Remarkably nobody ever got seriously hurt. Somebody was looking down at us and protecting us from our own foolishness.

When I was kid would make blow guns out o 1/2” copper pipe About 5 foot long. The darts was made using nail and paper creating nozzle the would fill the hole of the pipe. Yes, they was lethal.

[m103619]

Hi I have a rifle and pistol that was recommended by the air gun club. Have not looked at it in a couple years, went to archery instead. More than happy to have you try them out, if you like them we will make a deal. Otherwise, costs you nothing. PM me if interested. cwilson01@snet.net

[Topspinmo]

The range here is outdoor and .177 is the size bb required.

I am looking at Crossman 1077 uses Co2 Has a 12 shot magazine. $74

Daisy Powerline 880 cost $54.00

Both featured on Amazon.

Good place to start. SOrry I gave my collection to my son before I came here.

Good hunting.

Jay

I would Read the reviews on crossman 1077 before I buy one? Unless there quality come up they had leaking problem?

[Stu from NYC]

Thinking about my old air rifle (60 or so years ago) and do not remember anything coming out of it.

Is it possible that all it did was make noise upon firing?

[Topspinmo]

Thinking about my old air rifle (60 or so years ago) and do not remember anything coming out of it.

Is it possible that all it did was make noise upon firing?

They sold pop guns looks just like the red Ryder.

[Gpsma]

Thinking about my old air rifle (60 or so years ago) and do not remember anything coming out of it.

Is it possible that all it did was make noise upon firing?

Yep...had the same thing...just made a popping noise. But, we learned to stick the muzzle in the dirt and shoot it...splatter of mud and dirt