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crowley
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Real Name: John
Checking in From Mississippi
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November 10, 2011, 03:37:49 PM »
I am new to "adult air guns", having long ago given them up for shoulder-busting magnum calibers. Three weeks ago, I picked up a "bb gun" for the first time in 25 years. Next, I spent the last three weeks chasing something acceptable in both quality and accuracy. I went through a Daisey Powerline 35, a Crosman Phantom, and a Beeman RS2. All Wal-Mart guns. I was not impressed. I could not get decent accuracy out of them. The Beeman lost its seal after 200 to 300 shots. I could throw a rock further than it could shoot. The Phantom was twangy and jumped like a goosed Chihuahua every time it fired. I couldn't string together a 5-shot group within 6 inches. The Daisey was a toy. Then, I ordered a RWS Diana 34P.
The 34P is amazing. Being modest, I know how to point a rifle, but I was shocked at how much better it performed than the other three. The quality and accuracy makes it obvious why it has such high regards in this community.
I am glad I have read so much great information from the site and made a great purchase, in the end.
Here's my official application to talk trash and rub shoulders with you all:
10 shots @ 10yds using .177 CPHP. Not too shabby for a 10-shot group out of the first 50 rounds downrange.
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SAADE
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Re: Checking in From Mississippi
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November 10, 2011, 03:43:52 PM »
Beautiful man, just beautiful.
Welcome and, sorry you had to go down the "junk airgun" road before you found about real quality like the 34P.
The higher-end Diana/RWS guns and the Weihrauch guns are some the best springers out there, with Weihrauch at the top o' the heap.
Post more tragets and ask all the questions you want, lot's of 34 shooters on here and they have got tips and mods up the gazoo!
Brian in Idaho
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crowley
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Real Name: John
Re: Checking in From Mississippi
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November 10, 2011, 03:51:46 PM »
And a little video.... SHOOTING TOOTHPICKS
I had to adjust in some "Kentucky windage" to address the close range. I set my scope to shoot 1.5" high at 10 yards.
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amb5500c
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Re: Checking in From Mississippi
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November 10, 2011, 04:45:07 PM »
Welcome to the GTA from a neighbor in Louisiana.
Richard
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Pipewelder
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Re: Checking in From Mississippi
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November 10, 2011, 05:00:20 PM »
Im in northeast mississipi. You anywhere near?
Nice shooting too. My 1st was a 34.
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redone1992
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Re: Checking in From Mississippi
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November 10, 2011, 05:02:21 PM »
Welcome to the GTA
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crayfish
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Re: Checking in From Mississippi
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November 10, 2011, 05:31:58 PM »
Welcome to the GTA, nice shooting.
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Re: Checking in From Mississippi
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November 10, 2011, 05:35:24 PM »
Welcome to the GTA. Yes Sir RWS makes a fine springer very nice shooting.
Mike
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Re: Checking in From Mississippi
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November 10, 2011, 08:00:29 PM »
Welcome to the GTA! Yes nice shooting there!
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lizzie
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Re: Checking in From Mississippi
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November 10, 2011, 09:09:49 PM »
Wow J- great shootin'
Welcome to GTA- nice to have you here with us!
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"Every morning in Africa, a Gazelle wakes up. It knows it must run faster than the fastest lion or it will be killed. Every morning a Lion wakes up. It knows it must outrun the slowest Gazelle or it will starve to death. It doesn't matter whether you are a Lion or a Gazelle... when the sun comes up, you'd better be running." -anonymous
crowley
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Real Name: John
Re: Checking in From Mississippi
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November 11, 2011, 12:21:47 AM »
Quote from: Pipewelder on November 10, 2011, 05:00:20 PM
Im in northeast mississipi. You anywhere near?
Nice shooting too. My 1st was a 34.
I work in Tupelo and live in Plantersville.
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Pipewelder
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Re: Checking in From Mississippi
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November 11, 2011, 07:48:29 AM »
That's not far. Im in iuka.
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jonnnyboy
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Re: Checking in From Mississippi
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November 12, 2011, 09:54:02 AM »
Welcome to the GTA, J. The 34 is a well-respected and liked airgun on our forum and you will find lots of info and conversations centering around it. Unfortunately many first-time airgunners are turned off by the inaccuaracy of some guns and never truly get to a point of enjoying the hobby. I'm glad you were able to make the jump to a much nicer gun. The GTA is much like your 34 in that it is a quality forum with lots of great potential if you desire to explore. The big warning is that the forum as well as shooting is very addictive and challenging to your bank account. So, make yourself at home and shoot away!
joe
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"A strong body makes the mind strong. As to the species of exercises, I advise the gun. While this gives moderate exercise to the body, it gives boldness, enterprise and independence to the mind. Games played with the ball and others of that nature, are too violent for the body and stamp no character on the mind. Let your gun therefore be your constant companion of your walks." Thomas Jefferson
longislandhunter
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Re: Checking in From Mississippi
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November 12, 2011, 11:26:57 PM »
Welcome to GTA John, very nice to have you with us. I'll be looking forward to your future posts and remember, if you hunt with that 34 be sure to post the stories and pics in the "Hunting Gate"
Jeff
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