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In Memoriam Comment by Robert Burris on November 12, 2013 at 10:10

I own one of those pellet pistols. They are built strong and shoot well. They are, however, not very accurate, compared to a rifle but still a lot of fun.

  I favor a break barrel, Gamo. A pump is a lot more work, per shot. I don't have any speks on any of them.

  My cousin, the one that shoots in competition, has a homemade indoor shooting range. He's a lawyer and lives in the city and can't just go outside to shoot. It's a lot of fun, an indoor range, and can keep you shooting in the city. When he comes to my house, he goes wild with his pellet guns. I own 15 acres and my other cousin owns 10 acres next door. We set up targets everywhere, while we Bar-B-Que  or cook something. It's lots of fun.  

Comment by Ken Spielvogel on November 12, 2013 at 10:08

Good points Tobias, I'll be looking for responses to your questions as well.

Comment by Tobias Gibson on November 12, 2013 at 9:38

I should also mention, I'm looking at picking up the Crosman 1377  pump action pellet pistol.  Anyone have experience (good or bad) with this gun?  I know you can also give it a shoulder stock and scope (tops out at 600FPS)

Comment by Tobias Gibson on November 12, 2013 at 9:33

Mostly BB guns but as I mentioned I'm looking for decent low priced Pellet gun.  I know there are some decent plinkers by Crosman and Daisy but I'm leaning toward the The Gamo Silent Cat. 

But I need to learn more about pellet guns before I start tossing down money.  My two main concerns are

1) spring piston vs. gas piston

2) Break barrel vs. pump

I assume their are trade off with both types of systems but I've not heard much about why one is better than the other or when a person would prefer one system over the other.

My current experience is limited to relatively inexpensive BB guns:

• Daisy Model 105  BB gun
• Crosman M1 Carbine (replica) BB gun
• Crosman Pumpmaster 760 (Hybrid BB/Pellet)
• Daisy Red Ryder BB gun

As for targets:  When I'm in the "Cutlery Cavern" the targets are normally paper  with foam core backing.  The target is mounted on a  cardboard box filled with packing peanuts.  Behind that is a couple loose hanging bed sheets.  Everything is designed to prevent ricochets.  I'm firing in doors!  I have yet to miss the target but there is always the first time!

For outdoor target practice, I like to to shoot at small cans, half filled water bottles, and suspended over-ripened fruit.  Its quite enjoyable shooting an apple or a cantaloupe into itty-bitty pieces.  Walnuts and other such items are also quite fun. I suspend them from a tree branch with 7 pound test line and then try to crack open the nut. 

Its really fun when there is a slight breeze. You not only have to adjust your aim but you need to track a moving target!

In Memoriam Comment by Robert Burris on November 12, 2013 at 8:24

Guys, do ya'll shoot air rifles also? I like shooting metal animals, as opposed to paper targets. This will hone your skills with a firearm and make you a better shot. Shooting a .177 pellet in the wind, will teach you windage, right quick. The wind effects a .22 cal. also but not as bad. This is just another great outdoor activity, that can be enjoyed on smaller plots of land. The cost is not to bad either, unless you buy big time competition air rifles, but for the average shooter, a gun and pellets can be had for around the $100 mark. I shoot a Gamo Wildcat / with scope. I bought it refurbished from Cabella's for under $100.

Featured Comment by Charles Sample on November 11, 2013 at 22:31

Brian, looks like a lot of fun.  Where in Missouri?  I grew up in SE Missouri.

Comment by Tobias Gibson on November 11, 2013 at 20:13

That really looks great.   I could spend hours there. (If I could get there!)

In Memoriam Comment by Robert Burris on November 11, 2013 at 17:48

Hey guys, this is another combo that I use hunting. I call this my GEC combo. This is a great little set up, and can, Get'er done.

Comment by Howard P Reynolds on November 11, 2013 at 17:37

Looks like a lot of fun, Brian.

In Memoriam Comment by Robert Burris on November 11, 2013 at 14:11

Brain, you have found another one of my hobbies. Air Rifles! We shoot them for fun all the time. I have a cousin that shoots in competition and is into it even more than me. It is great fun, indoor and out. I prefer a realistic shoot, the way ya'll have set it up. Nice clean outdoor fun. Keep us posted. 

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