How about a break.....barrel?

Ok, I was mowing around the pond , and OMG,I never seen so many darn turtles. Musta been 50+ of em.They range from 4" to 12" in size. My pond is about 1/2 to 3/4 acres.
They may start to upset the Eco balance in my fish reserve.

Them suckers aint afraid of the lawn mower either.
They just float there like they own the pond.

So , gots me to thinking,again, about not wasting all that .22 ammo.

Been doing the internet googleing of air rifles.
Specifically break barrel, specifically Nitro piston, in.22 cal.

Ive looked at Gamo, Crossman, RWS, Ruger.
I think Benjamin and Remington are made by Crossman.

I dont want to spend a ton of money, but I do want to be able to dispose of these unwanted critters without using any of my .22 ammo.

I have been wanting a decent air rifle for a long time, just never would cough up the deaux. I think Im ready.

Anybody got one, and can give me some advice?
Will these brake barrels even take care of a turtle.

You know they taste like chicken.
Jim

 

Hey Shooter,
Good shootin.
Is that the scope that came with it?

Hows the trigger? adjustable?
I shot a Benjamin Nitro last year and the trigger was horrible.

You prefer spring action to Nitro piston?

How hard/force to cock it?


Jim

 

Thanks Shooter.

I WILL be looking at that one.

Jim

 

Im looking at Gamo rifles a lot.
Seems almost all their rifles have same actions,
different stocks, scopes, Nitro or spring, but similar in many ways.

I seem to like the model Summit.

I go shopping tomorrow to Ft Campbell area.
Lots of places around there thats gun friendly.

I did basic there in 1966.

Jim

 

Yep,
Its changed a lot since 1966.
The Screaming Eagles were just across the training field from us new grunts.

It almost takes an act of congress to even enter the base now.
High security.

I go there about once a month just to eat and shop the military stores.

When Iwasthere ,Clarksville was a train station, now its a shoppers paradise.

Im hoping to find me a air rifle off the shelf, but if not Ill just order one.


Jim

 

Ok, I looked all day ,at many Sporting Goods stores, for an air rifle.
Only a few to choose from. Only one that interest me.
Ever heard of Hatsan Air rifles. I think theres more about it that I like than not.
May go back tomorrow after doing some research.

Talked to a lot of counter guys to day, and it seems , since there is no .22 ammo, and if there is, its 3-4 times normal price, therefore , they are selling air rifles and pellets like crazy. Walmart pellet shelves were almost empty.
Everybody on the internet has the Hatsan 100X Torpedo for $249.99, the Sporting store has 3 of them for $149.00, go figure.

http://www.pyramydair.com/s/m/Hatsan_Torpedo_100X_Air_Rifle_Walnut/2695

Jim

 

Yep I did,
Went and bought a Hatsan 85 Sniper.

Havent had a chance to open the box ,and mount the included scope and sling yet.

Been wantin a good air rifle for a few years......got one.

more info and pics later.

Jim

 

Mounted scope, 3x9x32 Optima , not bad optics, cocked and fired a couple times, has quatro trigger , will adjust to my liking.
Will sight in later ,and lookout turtles.



Btw, Im impressed with the fit and finish ,good quality so far, .177 caliber ,made in Turkey.

Jim

 

Thanks Shooter,

The grandson an I took it down to the range.

Ill get the targets and post pics later.

We got it zeroed at 25 yds. Then the boy got sick, had to come to the house.
Gotta tell ya, this thing surprised me.
First shot was low 4" and right 2".
5 shots later was in the 1/2" bullseye. and thats where it groups .
Blowing the whole backside of 1/2" plywood away.
Using crossman pointed 7.4gr pellets.
Next will try 50 yds.
Then turtles.

This gun is amazing.

Jim
oh yeah,, the 11 yr old, was out shooting his gamps.

 

Did I forget to mention,
I got a little excited about the break barrel,
I ordered one of these from Midway last night along with a couple thousand pellets.


Ruger Mark 1 air pistol.

600 FPS, .177 caliber , break barrel, its gots good reviews.
We will see.

Jim

 

I got the info off Midway specs.

Weight:1.2 lbs.
Overall Length: 14"
Barrel Length: 6.5"
Action: Break Barrel
Single Shot/Repeater: Single shot
Cocking Effort: 25 lbs. N/A
Power Source: Spring-piston
Barrel Type: Rifled
Front Sight: Fiber Optic
Rear Sight: Optic
Optics Compatible: Yes. dovetail included

$64.99


Jim