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Air Rifles – More Than Can Shooters

Tue, 11 May 2010 20:20:01 +0000

A key thing to remember is that air rifles are not toys. Surely, as a kid you had one right? Shooting soda cans in your yard as practice targets were great to improve your aim; however, you wouldn’t hunt with an air gun right? You’d be amazed at what air guns in today’s world are capable of.

Recently, I heard about a hunting trip to South Africa. What was so unique about this trip was that it was an air rifle-only trip. The hunters were going to South Africa hunting large game with nothing but air guns. Modern air rifles are capable of so much more than was once possible previously. This trip to Africa encompassed several different calibers and types of air guns ranging from 9mm, .45 caliber and .50 caliber air rifles.

I couldn’t believe there was a .50 caliber air gun on the market! Bullets for the .50 caliber are massive and can take down large animals. Air rifle hunting with large bore guns pose unique challenges over traditional hunting. First is distance. A standard cartridge, such as a .300 Winchester Magnum, has a range of about 1,200 yards. This means getting a kill shot without the animal ever knowing you are close. With a bigger bore you are very limited to about 100 yards and even at 100 yards can be pushing it.

Hunting big game animals at long distances with an air rifle requires a lot of stealth. Some find the thrill of hunting with an air rifle more fun than that of a regular rifle because of the skill it takes to stalk and track the game to get into shooting range.

Smaller game, such as rabbits, squirrels, raccoons and birds, can be hunted with a .22 caliber air rifle. Amazingly, the .22 air rifles are getting more and more affordable. One nice thing about these air rifles is that you can fire up to 40 shots before having to refill the air tank with a scuba tank or a hand pump.

Consider using an air rifle in your next hunt. Between hunting seasons, you can shoot targets or hunt smaller game. It’s affordable and makes less of a racket, so it won’t scare away game.

Knowing Which Air Rifle Gun You Like To Use

Sat, 20 Feb 2010 05:02:29 +0000

On the weekends, my friend Jeff and I love to go down to the paintball place for a quick game. We love to challenge ourselves to see how we can improve our accuracy. There is something about being able to shoot at a target that helps relieve stress from a busy week at work. It has gotten to the point that we are starting to become regulars. We walk in the door they hand one of us an Air Force Air Rifle gun and the other one a Tech force Air Rifle. They even know which type of marker we wanted to use. I think one of these days I am going to surprise them and change my marker from a RAM to Kingman.

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Fri, 19 Feb 2010 21:51:53 +0000

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Technological Advancement Made To Air Rifle Gun

Thu, 18 Feb 2010 15:01:06 +0000

Like most industries, technology advancements have had an impact on air guns. Most of the air rifle gun companies have invested a considerable amount of time and money into research and development. They were searching for new air guns systems. This new system has been available on the market for over a decade. Most of these air guns are powered by compressed air. Using the compressed air concept, which is extremely similar, to the high pressure commonly associated with scuba diving. Most air guns on the market are lightweight, provide the user with the option to adjust their power and are made to accommodate the variety of accessories available on the market today.

Purchasing the Right Air Rifle Gun for Your Needs

Wed, 17 Feb 2010 04:59:54 +0000

When it comes to buying an air rifle gun you want to make sure you do not just buy any air gun on the market. When it comes to buying air guns or air rifles, there are approximately 14 brands to choose from. You will want to make sure you do your homework before you walk into the store. You will want to know the difference between Air Force Air Rifles, Benjamin And Sheridan Air Rifles, Daisy Air Rifles, Tech Force Air Rifles, Winchester Rifles and the names go on from there. You will need to determine ahead of time what your needs are and which of these brands will satisfy those needs. Otherwise, you might end up with the wrong rifle.

Welcome to the Air Rifle Scope Website!

Fri, 12 Feb 2010 20:54:53 +0000

As a child my air rifle was my favorite weapon of choice. Ever since I first unwrapped it, I was immediately hooked. Today, I still share that excitement and that’s why I created this website to help you find the best air rifle scopes and accessories needed to make your air gun even better.

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