Target practice

[Ruffy]

Anybody use an air rifle or pistol for target practice? I haven't been to a range in over a year. Ammo is prohibitive and I'd like to practice at home.

Recommendations?

[Ruffy]

I'm also considering talking to the city police chief about getting a his blessing for putting a target range on my property for the real thing. I've got the perfect place for it.

[Norm]

I have a 1000 fps Gamo air rifle, out in the shed, I put a couple of 4x4 pieces of wood together and fire away.

[Norm]

I'm also considering talking to the city police chief about getting a his blessing for putting a target range on my property for the real thing. I've got the perfect place for it.

Sorry for the dark cloud, but good luck with that, better check with the EPA and a handful of other regulatory agencies.

[Fastguy]

I have a Russian made Baikal IZH 46M air pistol that I use in my back yard. It is a really nice target gun I initially bought for competition.
I also have a Ruger Air magnum rifle but it is fargin LOUD. Most spring guns are. That combined with the pellet breaking the sound barrier make it a bit obnoxious if you have neighbors. The air pistol is super quiet.

IZH-Baikal IZH 46M Match Air Pistol. Air guns - PyramydAir.com (http://www.pyramydair.com/s/m/IZH_46M_Match_Air_Pistol/78)

Ruger Air Magnum Combo. Air rifles - PyramydAir.com (http://www.pyramydair.com/s/m/Ruger_Air_Magnum_Combo/2354)

Pyramydair has tons of selections.

[DropTheTop]

This is cool for plinking, with and without the 2" compensator:

http://ep.yimg.com/ay/airgundepot/walther-airguns-cp88n-nickel-co2-pellet-pistol-4-inch-barrel-33.gif

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[Ruffy]

I have a Russian made Baikal IZH 46M air pistol that I use in my back yard. It is a really nice target gun I initially bought for competition.
I also have a Ruger Air magnum rifle but it is fargin LOUD. Most spring guns are. That combined with the pellet breaking the sound barrier make it a bit obnoxious if you have neighbors. The air pistol is super quiet.

IZH-Baikal IZH 46M Match Air Pistol. Air guns - PyramydAir.com (http://www.pyramydair.com/s/m/IZH_46M_Match_Air_Pistol/78)

Ruger Air Magnum Combo. Air rifles - PyramydAir.com (http://www.pyramydair.com/s/m/Ruger_Air_Magnum_Combo/2354)

Pyramydair has tons of selections.

Loud isn't really ideal. I don't want to draw attention unless/until I can get a real range

[Fastguy]

Most air pistols are fairly quiet, to get quiet in a rifle, you need to spend some money and do some mods.

My Ruger review

http://www.northeastshooters.com/vbulletin/threads/130510-Ruger-Air-Magnum?highlight=Ruger+Air+magnum

[Ruffy]

Sorry for the dark cloud, but good luck with that, better check with the EPA and a handful of other regulatory agencies.

At the most basic, the USEPA says this:

Lead on outdoor firing ranges is not currently considered by USEPA as an environmental contaminant unless it becomes waste lead by being discarded or abandoned. Lead shot deposited on soils and in berms at firing ranges is not considered a "waste" because it has been used for its intended purpose

They also don't have any official regulations but have issues a "Best Management Practices" document.


In small-town Iowa, I have a pretty good shot.

[Ruffy]

Holy shit...that Baikal IZH 46M is spendy.

[Ol Timer]

I've got 3 rifles, one under lever, one side lever and one break barrel. All are upper end pieces, but compared to powder burners, not so much.

I made a pellet collector (target) and have a place to shoot outside my shop that I can adjust out to about 30 yards. Longer shots require that I walk a little further.

For me, it's hard to beat to practice trigger control, at @ $9 for a 500 round tin of .22 pellets. Look on some of the air gun forums for more information than you want.

[Fastguy]

Damnit, I knew I should have not clicked my own link.

Just bought this .

Air Rifles: Crosman M4-177 (http://www.pyramydair.com/s/m/Crosman_M4_177_Multi_Pump_Air_Rifle_Adj_Stock/2631/5617#Reviews)

[Ruffy]

:rofl:


I'm glad I'm not the only one with poor impulse control

[Truck Guy]

I had set up a .22 trap in our basement for the kids to shoot air rifles in when they were younger.

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[Norm]

At the most basic, the USEPA says this:



They also don't have any official regulations but have issues a "Best Management Practices" document.


In small-town Iowa, I have a pretty good shot.

That's good, where I'm at, I need to be at least 300' away from a dwelling.

[Ruffy]

That's good, where I'm at, I need to be at least 300' away from a dwelling.

That might be difficult for me. I have some acreage but its long and narrow

[Fastguy]

That might be difficult for me. I have some acreage but its long and narrow

That's how my yard is, long rectangle. MA requires no firearms within 500' of a dwelling and my lot is too small. However, it is really easy to set up a nice air gun range.

[69camfrk]

I have a 1000 fps Gamo air rifle, out in the shed, I put a couple of 4x4 pieces of wood together and fire away.

Those Gamo's are bad ass. I want one of the Gamo Whisper's!:seasix: I want to do this though..My long time friend Dan Newberry and another guy are the instructors/owners. Out to a 1000 yards we go! Maybe some of you guys can get to VA and do it sometime.

http://www.bangsteel.com/

[Ruffy]

That's how my yard is, long rectangle. MA requires no firearms within 500' of a dwelling and my lot is too small. However, it is really easy to set up a nice air gun range.

Here is the separate parcel behind my property that is zoned ag-land.


http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y286/ruffneckxx2/property_zps2aac7bd8.jpg

[JRD77VET]

Holy shit...that Baikal IZH 46M is spendy.

TAU-7 BRNO: Target air pistol mint in case! : Air Pistols at GunBroker.com (http://www.gunbroker.com/Auction/ViewItem.aspx?Item=385428244)

http://pics.gunbroker.com/GB/385428000/385428244/pix938456494.jpg

The seller is a long time friend, if you decide that's what you want, can buy with confidence. :yesnod:

[Fastguy]

So, I got this Saturday, haven't had a chance to try it out.
Scale is identical to my other AR platforms.

http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b71/saltysearay/CAM00672_zps7f659ce4.jpg

Aside from the mag color, not easy to differentiate from the real deal at a quick glance.

http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b71/saltysearay/CAM00669_zps8ebfc9e8.jpg

[Ruffy]

What caliber is it?

[Fastguy]

Damnit, I knew I should have not clicked my own link.

Just bought this .

Air Rifles: Crosman M4-177 (http://www.pyramydair.com/s/m/Crosman_M4_177_Multi_Pump_Air_Rifle_Adj_Stock/2631/5617#Reviews)

What caliber is it?

Umm, is bb a caliber?
I guess .177 since it's dual ammo.

[Ruffy]

Might not have been the right term

[Fastguy]

Most air rifles are .177, some are .22. The Ruger Air Magnum I have is in .177 but you can get it in .22 caliber.

[Fastguy]

Finally got to take out some cans with it. The sights were WAY off, like 8" high. I had to really move the front sight post. Fortunately it is adjustable and comes with a sight tool in the magazine (which also holds the pellet magazine).

[Mirroredshades]

I realize fast dude is a thread necrophiliiac but I missed it the first time so here's my 2 cents.

I have a Beeman P3 and it's pretty decent.


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