[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]

Originally Posted by Topspinmo

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

Air Rifles | Airgun Depot


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]

Originally Posted by Topspinmo

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]

Originally Posted by Stu from NYC

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]

Originally Posted by Number 10 GI

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

[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 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]

Originally Posted by Stu from NYC

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]

Originally Posted by retiredguy123

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]

Originally Posted by 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

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

[Topspinmo]

Originally Posted by Stu from NYC

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]

Originally Posted by Jay1891

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?