Author Topic: I'm so burned out on springers (Read 13553 times))

Bryan Heimann · « **Reply #80 on:** July 23, 2018, 07:07:18 PM »

I got a 397pa, older one with the white accent in the buttstock. I like it alot, still love the hw35 as well

xtred1 · « **Reply #81 on:** July 23, 2018, 07:18:16 PM »

Long live pumpers

It is nice to be able to adjust the output power for the location and the pest to be shot.

Bryan Heimann · « **Reply #82 on:** July 23, 2018, 07:40:52 PM »

I love the look and feel of benjamin pumpers. I imagine a true vintage sheridan would be pretty doggone sweet.

nced · « **Reply #83 on:** July 23, 2018, 08:13:34 PM »

Quote from: Paulus on July 23, 2018, 07:18:16 PM

Long live pumpers It is nice to be able to adjust the output power for the location and the pest to be shot.

LOL....I have enough trouble keeping track of the trajectory of my .177 HW95 at one power level and I can't imagine having to keep track of the trajectories of multiple power levels!

Lone Star · « **Reply #84 on:** September 14, 2018, 08:43:17 PM »

Just read this entire thread and I am again convinced that I made the right decision a couple of days ago when I ordered a Diana 34 instead of my first PCP.

Bryan Heimann · « **Reply #85 on:** September 14, 2018, 10:08:39 PM »

Quote from: Lone Star on September 14, 2018, 08:43:17 PM

Just read this entire thread and I am again convinced that I made the right decision a couple of days ago when I ordered a Diana 34 instead of my first PCP.

I'd definitely take a diana 34 over any pcp at the same price point. Hope you are enjoying the new rifle.

Relentless Holiday · « **Reply #86 on:** September 14, 2018, 11:01:43 PM »

I have total respect for anyone who shoot them as their main gun. At least people who decided to knowing other options and didn't just buy the fastest wally world gun they saw.

I have one. It can be shot well and I have it to humble me every few weeks.

Hatsan Supertac 25 ram gun in .177. It seems to like the RWS heavy w/c best so thats my excuse for shooting it at paper only at 10m. or plinking out to 25yd I had the scope rails notched across like a weaver. It was the only way to keep the offset one piece scope mount from crawling. Pretty strong for a little carbine. It does it's part and keeps me honest. It seems like every time I shoot it I shoot my stored air guns better afterwards. Plus I love carbines and breakdown guns.

Frank in Fairfield · « **Reply #87 on:** September 15, 2018, 12:15:19 AM »

At 73, I just bought aother one....

Sfttailrdr46 · « **Reply #88 on:** September 15, 2018, 07:18:13 AM »

I enjoy shooting my springers and will continue to shoot my springers for the same reason as others here. They remind me to focus on the important basics of good marksmanship. Also because they keep me humble.

justinp61 · « **Reply #89 on:** September 15, 2018, 01:26:46 PM »

I'm so burned out on springers that I bought another LH FWB 300S.

soolio · « **Reply #90 on:** September 15, 2018, 02:48:37 PM »

Quote from: Lone Star on September 14, 2018, 08:43:17 PM

Just read this entire thread and I am again convinced that I made the right decision a couple of days ago when I ordered a Diana 34 instead of my first PCP.

Great gun! But you’re just postponing the inevitable!

the fuse · « **Reply #91 on:** September 15, 2018, 03:18:02 PM »

Late to the party here but I'm a casual plinker at heart. I just want the pellet to go where I point the gun without having to figure out how to make that happen. I get the artillery hold and all but there is a good deal of finesse beyond that simplistic description of how to shoot a springer accurately. I have found.....for me... that I figure out how to shoot a springer well and then have to relearn how to shoot my other guns. And the cycle repeats. Long ago I decided to limit myself to pumpers and Co2 powered guns. No offense to all the springer lovers. Just my couple of cents.

Sfttailrdr46 · « **Reply #92 on:** September 15, 2018, 03:25:57 PM »

As previously stated by myself and others the thing about springers is the overall need to master the finer points of good marksmanship. I enjoy my Co2 and PCP rifles immensely or I would not own them but just having a rifle that is accurate and easy to shoot well does not require the same level of focus that springer does so mastering a springer just makes the "money" shots easier to make when shooting other rifles.

lizzie · « **Reply #93 on:** September 15, 2018, 04:13:43 PM »

Quote from: soolio on September 15, 2018, 02:48:37 PM

Quote from: Lone Star on September 14, 2018, 08:43:17 PM
Just read this entire thread and I am again convinced that I made the right decision a couple of days ago when I ordered a Diana 34 instead of my first PCP.

Great gun! But you’re just postponing the inevitable!

I haven't given in yet!
Amidst a crowd of men who are great shooters, and trying to tempt me into coming over to the dark side, I remain a committed springer girl!

Lol

Relentless Holiday · « **Reply #94 on:** September 15, 2018, 06:56:49 PM »

Like I said Lizzie..R E S P E C T

Sfttailrdr46 · « **Reply #95 on:** September 15, 2018, 07:03:08 PM »

Quote from: lizzie on September 15, 2018, 04:13:43 PM

Quote from: soolio on September 15, 2018, 02:48:37 PM
Quote from: Lone Star on September 14, 2018, 08:43:17 PM
Just read this entire thread and I am again convinced that I made the right decision a couple of days ago when I ordered a Diana 34 instead of my first PCP.

Great gun! But you’re just postponing the inevitable!

I haven't given in yet!
Amidst a crowd of men who are great shooters, and trying to tempt me into coming over to the dark side, I remain a committed springer girl!

Lol

Nothing wrong with liking springers as a springer fan I love them for the humility they teach me. Springers are like all relationships the more you invest the more you get back.

UlteriorModem · « **Reply #96 on:** September 16, 2018, 11:04:37 AM »

From the perspective of a rank newbie...

I got my first 'springer', a Benjamin Mayhem, actualy a piston but similar.

After having shot a pumper (1322) and a Co2 Diana Chaser I was not really 'ready' for the difference.

I was really surprised at what it took to shoot the Mayhem well. The first time I shot it KAPOW! (factory oil dieseling) and the recoil caught me completely off guard. "Holy cow!" I said to myself... But I was hooked really like the gun its action and consistency.

The only downside is that after about 30 rounds or so I really had to take a break and not overdo it and end up spraining muscles I am not used to using in that manner. Its getting better now but still have some sore muscles after a lengthy session.

avator · « **Reply #97 on:** September 16, 2018, 11:26:54 AM »

This will be my choice for my 4-wheeler gun. I'll order the brackets and it will go where I go.
This is a Hatsan Stryker 1000x in .177 chopped and mounted in a Webley VMX stock. I bedded the action in 1/8 closed cell foam and it responds great. I cut a coil or two off the spring and tuned it up. The drab green matches the Kodiak like it was born on it and the synthetic stock makes it very woods friendly.

Lone Star · « **Reply #98 on:** September 16, 2018, 06:23:53 PM »

Quote from: lizzie on September 15, 2018, 04:13:43 PM

Quote from: soolio on September 15, 2018, 02:48:37 PM
Quote from: Lone Star on September 14, 2018, 08:43:17 PM
Just read this entire thread and I am again convinced that I made the right decision a couple of days ago when I ordered a Diana 34 instead of my first PCP.

Great gun! But you’re just postponing the inevitable!

I haven't given in yet!
Amidst a crowd of men who are great shooters, and trying to tempt me into coming over to the dark side, I remain a committed springer girl!

Lol

As a fellow Texan I have to say I will remain in the springer camp as long as it pleases me but I don't think we are alone.

lizzie · « **Reply #99 on:** September 16, 2018, 09:11:17 PM »

Quote from: Lone Star on September 16, 2018, 06:23:53 PM

I haven't given in yet!
Amidst a crowd of men who are great shooters, and trying to tempt me into coming over to the dark side, I remain a committed springer girl!

Lol

As a fellow Texan I have to say I will remain in the springer camp as long as it pleases me but I don't think we are alone.
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I would add that as long as I can get good quality springers, I expect I will be almost exclusively shooting springers, and other than that, an occasional pumper.
So far, I have just not had the urge to (or interest in) pcp or co2.

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I'm so burned out on springers

Author Topic: I'm so burned out on springers (Read 13553 times))