A Pocket Full of Pellets - with the Tech Force Model 34
Written by: Randy Mitchell
I love to shoot airguns, all types of airguns. From the CO2 guns to the large caliber PCP's, I find immense fun in the shooting of airguns. They provide me with a way to enjoy the shooting sports in my own backyard, and can be very economical, which leads me to the airgun I am discussing today, the TF34.
Tech Force has had this gun in their stable for a number of years, and this particular model is an upgrade to the TF38. It features a Monte Carlo stock, underlever cocking action, a re-settable safety, and comes in both .177 and .22 caliber. The model I own is the .177 caliber, and it currently shoots medium-weight pellets at 650 fps. I use it for several things, among them guard-duty on the bird feeder, keeping starlings and English sparrows at bay, and as a fun plinker when I am in the mood to just shoot an easy-to-cock, easily handled airgun. When I shoot it, I get a solid "thunk" with hardly any twang whatsoever from the spring-piston powerplant.
As the title of this article suggests, all you need to enjoy this little gem of a gun is the gun itself and a pocketful of pellets. I can dump a handful of pellets in my pocket, pick up the gun, and hit the trail, or just relax on the porch near the bird feeder. As I write this, I have disposed of three pest birds while sitting here composing this article. I wish I had remembered to take my camera from the car before my wife drove off with it!
The TF34 is a mid-powered gun, delivering plenty of power for avian pests, plastic bottles, and the thoroughly enjoyable exploding unopened soda can. Mount a decent scope on the gun, and you will find you can remove wasp nests from the eaves of the barn from a surprising distance. I currently have a Tech Force 2-7x32 scope on my TF34, and the combination gives me nice accuracy without breaking the budget. The scope is $59.95, and comes with an adjustable AO. The TF34 itself is $52.95 and comes with a 30-day warranty.
There are several guns available from Tech Force, but the TF-34 is one of my favorites. Its design is a robust, proven design that brings the weight of the gun in at about 7.5 pounds. The cocking effort is on the easy side for a gun of this power, and the single-shot design allows you to feed it any variety of pellets….it shoots them all! I would not hesitate to use this particular gun for small game hunting, and indeed, have made plans to take it squirrel hunting at the earliest opportunity.
So if you are looking for a budget-level gun that really delivers, I would urge you to take a look at the Tech Force 34. Pick it up, experience its comforting weight, and add some ballast to your pockets in the form of pellets, and you are set for some great shooting experience.
I love to shoot airguns, all types of airguns. From the CO2 guns to the large caliber PCP's, I find immense fun in the shooting of airguns. They provide me with a way to enjoy the shooting sports in my own backyard, and can be very economical, which leads me to the airgun I am discussing today, the TF34.
Tech Force has had this gun in their stable for a number of years, and this particular model is an upgrade to the TF38. It features a Monte Carlo stock, underlever cocking action, a re-settable safety, and comes in both .177 and .22 caliber. The model I own is the .177 caliber, and it currently shoots medium-weight pellets at 650 fps. I use it for several things, among them guard-duty on the bird feeder, keeping starlings and English sparrows at bay, and as a fun plinker when I am in the mood to just shoot an easy-to-cock, easily handled airgun. When I shoot it, I get a solid "thunk" with hardly any twang whatsoever from the spring-piston powerplant.
As the title of this article suggests, all you need to enjoy this little gem of a gun is the gun itself and a pocketful of pellets. I can dump a handful of pellets in my pocket, pick up the gun, and hit the trail, or just relax on the porch near the bird feeder. As I write this, I have disposed of three pest birds while sitting here composing this article. I wish I had remembered to take my camera from the car before my wife drove off with it!
The TF34 is a mid-powered gun, delivering plenty of power for avian pests, plastic bottles, and the thoroughly enjoyable exploding unopened soda can. Mount a decent scope on the gun, and you will find you can remove wasp nests from the eaves of the barn from a surprising distance. I currently have a Tech Force 2-7x32 scope on my TF34, and the combination gives me nice accuracy without breaking the budget. The scope is $59.95, and comes with an adjustable AO. The TF34 itself is $52.95 and comes with a 30-day warranty.
There are several guns available from Tech Force, but the TF-34 is one of my favorites. Its design is a robust, proven design that brings the weight of the gun in at about 7.5 pounds. The cocking effort is on the easy side for a gun of this power, and the single-shot design allows you to feed it any variety of pellets….it shoots them all! I would not hesitate to use this particular gun for small game hunting, and indeed, have made plans to take it squirrel hunting at the earliest opportunity.
So if you are looking for a budget-level gun that really delivers, I would urge you to take a look at the Tech Force 34. Pick it up, experience its comforting weight, and add some ballast to your pockets in the form of pellets, and you are set for some great shooting experience.
posted by Randy Mitchell at
4:43 PM
10 Comments:
Randy,
I haven't had an airgun since my Daisy 25, which was about 45 years ago. I'm interested in airgunning again, but am not sure what to buy. I'm 58 now, and live in a rural area. I'd like to get an air rifle for a little plinking and general target shooting. Some people have suggested a Gamo Shadow or something similar. Another person suggested a Benjamin pump since you can vary its power and it is easier to handle. Oh yes, my wife plans on shooting with me. At least that's what she says now. Do you have an opinion?
Regards,
Clarke
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Anonymous, At
2:57 PM, May 21, 2007
hello
what would you recommend more for hunting pigeons and squirrels the tf34 or the remington air master 77 and how long would the tf34 last
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Anonymous, At
2:25 PM, May 26, 2007
Clarke,
Depending on how much shooting you want to do, there are several options available to you.
First, I would determine the powerplant I want to use. If you don't mind pumping up a gun each time you shoot, then a Benjamin pump would bring you many years of dependable shooting.
If you would rather just load and shoot, then either a CO2 or spring-piston gun would fit the bill. The TF-78 is a fabulously accurate little CO2 rifle, and has brought me several years of shooting enjoyment. I need only feed it CO2 about every 60-70 shots, and I basically have a classic bolt-action shooter. I imagine your wife would really enjoy it, as well.
In spring-piston guns, a good casual plinker would be the R-7 from Beeman, which I happen to know is in stock at Compasseco this week (saw it there a few days ago). It features an adjustable trigger and some fine German engineering.
If the R-7 is a little more than you want to spend, consider the TF-34, or one of the newer Contender rifles from Tech Force (keep in mind the Contender 89 is a powerhouse, which translates into hard-to-cock, which may not be pleasant for your wife. Try one of the lower-power Contenders).
And last, but not least, the suggestion for a Gamo certainly has merit. They have some very economical offerings that will give you many hours of shooting pleasure. The CFX is getting some very good reviews from airgun enthusiasts lately.
Don't forget the RWS line of guns, as well. The Diana Model 34 is a good little gun that is accurate, and quite capable as a hunter as well.
Randy
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Randy Mitchell, At
12:15 PM, May 27, 2007
TF-34 or AirMaster?
I have a TF-34 and can comment of its reliability. I don't own an Airmaster, though I have shot guns similar to it.
Either will do for pigeons, but I would personally go with the TF-34 for the faster follow-up shot. Once cock of the underlever, load and shoot....no pumping.
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Randy Mitchell, At
12:17 PM, May 27, 2007
thank you i will most likely the get the tf34
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Anonymous, At
9:51 AM, May 28, 2007
does the tf34 require alot of maintenance and about how long would it last thank you
jeremy
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Anonymous, At
12:02 PM, June 06, 2007
Jeremy,
Most springers, and the TF34 is among them, are pretty much self-contained. Maintenance is minimal on them.
Spring guns do suffer occasionally from a broken spring or a torn seal that will reduce velocity. There are lots of tuners out there who will work on your gun for you, and parts are fairly easy to come up with....original and aftermarket improvements.
Less is more when lubricating a springer, so if you follow the manufacturer's instructions, do so sparingly.
Randy
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Randy Mitchell, At
8:58 PM, June 06, 2007
thank you
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Anonymous, At
6:49 AM, June 07, 2007
Hey Randy,
I'm overhauling an old TF38 for a freind. Can you tell me where I can get a replacement breech seal?
Thanks,
Rick_122@excite.com
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Anonymous, At
6:06 AM, July 12, 2007
Rick,
Call Compasseco and ask for Steve. He would be the one to know if they have any available. 1-800-726-1696 is the toll-free number.
Randy
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Randy Mitchell, At
7:25 AM, July 14, 2007
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