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ChristianWCVH


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What do you guys think about using airguns for hunting crows? I have been using shotguns, but I am getting the Benjamin Discovery in .22. Alot of people are starting to use air rifles and air pistols for small game, and even medium to big game animals. People have said that, with the particular version of airgun I'm getting with a good scope on it, they were able to kill squirrels or crows out to 135 yards.

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Some folks use them. There are a few on here that prefer the sniper approach. I know Shanedog uses air guns (VERY NICE ONES) with night vision to kill rats. I see nothing wrong with them and if they impose the $1 per round tax the White House is wanting then lots more of us may start using them.



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Oh okay. Sounds cool. And yeah I wish we could have gotten that idiot out of office

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My kids and I enjoyed your videos of the quail and rabbit hunting. Nice shooting especially for off hand shots.



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Maybe you are thinking of this type of airgun crow hunting?:

 

 

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I you are a member there is an article under "Advanced Articles" called "Compressed Air Crow Hunting" .

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Island Shooter said:

Maybe you are thinking of this type of airgun crow hunting?:



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Yes that is what I am talking about. We walk as close as we can to the crows, or where we always see them, call, and then shoot them when they land.

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8fisherman,

Thanks you for the views! Our newer videos aren't on the website, and can be viewed on our youtube channel at http://www.youtube.com/user/WCVHunters

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Christian, I shoot squirrels, crows & the occasional rabbit with my pellet rifles. I mainly shoot a 177 beeman, but also use a gamo pro hunter. Never tried one at the distances you're talking about, but have killed squirrels out to maybe 50 yards. Both my guns are scoped & sighted in at 25 yards. Is your new gun spring or precharged pneumatic ? Jerry

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Shaddart,

     My new rifle is precharged pneumatic. It is the Benjamin Discovery in .22.

                                                                                          Your Friend,

                                                                                        Christian



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Christian, how are you recharging it ? how many shots to a charge & does the power drop off as the charge goes down ? any idea of the fps ? I've been thinking of a pcp but haven't really looked into it. What about the difference between 177 & 22, is it noticeable ? thx for the info. Jerry

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I recharge the rifle with a hand pump. You can usually get about 30 good, powerful shots per fill. I think the fps is around 800 fps (depending on what pellet you use). Here is a helpful link to .177 vs. .22 calibers: http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index?qid=20101026223058AAmd2sV       http://www.airgundepot.com/air-rifle-caliber-selection.html     http://www.pyramydair.com/article/Airgun_Calibers_June_2003/4     http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DB3TELDWtic 

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It will take more than a good scope to get out to 135 yards with an air gun, especially a Disco. It will take alot of ammo testing, and some time turning turrets and learning Chairgun.  If you are serious about making those shots,  find a good mil-dot scope, and check out Ted's Holdover on youtube.  He made a series of three videos that do a very good job of talking about what it takes to make the long shot



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dust wrote:

It will take more than a good scope to get out to 135 yards with an air gun, especially a Disco. It will take alot of ammo testing, and some time turning turrets and learning Chairgun.  If you are serious about making those shots,  find a good mil-dot scope, and check out Ted's Holdover on youtube.  He made a series of three videos that do a very good job of talking about what it takes to make the long shot



-- Edited by dust on Wednesday 28th of November 2012 05:28:56 AM

 Iactually did check out Ted's videos (Im a subscriber). And I am actually going out today to do ammo testing, shooting, and maybe hunting with my new Disco.



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I love my Disco!



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Nastygunz wrote:

I love my Disco!

 I love mine too! I am doing some modding, but I've already shot 6 squirrels and tons of sparrows!



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