Airgunners are Funny Folks
Airgunners are funny folks. You just have to face the fact that anyone you see who is dedicated to shooting airguns is going to be an odd bird in some form or fashion!
Consider for a minute....an airgunner is someone who enjoys shooting, in one form or another, with a low-powered instrument that, compared to a firearm, is considered a toy by much of the American public. However, you will often find that the airgunner is someone who can do things with an airgun that many firearm owners wish they could do with their firearm!
For instance, airguns in competition have an enviable reputation for accuracy....so much so that micrometers are needed in order to determine the winners of some competitions! That's accuracy! And the guns they use easily outstrip the price and quality of construction of almost all firearms! Just go shopping for some Olympic-grade airguns if you don't believe me!
Another type of airgunner is the hunter, like me. Here you have a group of oddballs that purposely handicap themselves in the pursuit of their quarry. Instead of using a firearm that would allow them to shoot further, and with more power, they opt for lower-powered weapons and a limited range in comparison to firearms. It would be truthful to say that it is more about the hunt than the kill for the airgun hunter. We have a lot in common with bowhunters in that regards!
Then you have the airgun modders who fiddle and fuss with every variable you can find to improve the function and looks of their airgun! Those guys and girls will take a true sow's ear of a gun and polish on it, tweak the guts and hand-make parts in order to squeeze 15 more fps out of a given gun! And they love doing it! Airgun modders are a unique subset of the airgun fraternity, and some of them have come up with some really neat modifications that have been noticed by the airgun manufacturers themselves. It's amazing to see home-shop remedies making their way into the finished product of companies like Crosman, one of America's premiere airgun manufacturers.
There are home-based airgun makers, as well. They offer limited numbers of their products, but almost all of them are hard-sought after for their input, opinion, and quality of the product they make. Some are done by hand, others on ancient machinery, and still others in CNC lathes. But the common thread is the dedication they have to the products they make and offer. And they are some of the best stuff out there, trust me!
Many airgunners turn to airguns for logistical reasons. One can shoot in their backyard any time of day instead of having to load up and go to the local firing range. Others like the less-expensive of shooting airguns, as well as the lessened legal ramifications of shooting an airgun in some populated areas.
You'll also find airgunners who like to be "nerdy" in their approach to shooting.....graphs, power calculations, and extensive explanations as to why they do things the way they do. Hidden in all their testing is a lot of knowledge that many of us would do well to heed!
So if you know an airgunner, or perhaps are one yourself, enjoy your uniqueness. You are in good company, and you can find a lot more company on the web by hanging out at certain forums. Do a search sometime and begin to add your experience to the knowledge base of airgunners the world over!
To jump in and shoot more often with airguns and shooting supplies, check out Compasseco's website for guns, ammo, and all your airgun needs!
Consider for a minute....an airgunner is someone who enjoys shooting, in one form or another, with a low-powered instrument that, compared to a firearm, is considered a toy by much of the American public. However, you will often find that the airgunner is someone who can do things with an airgun that many firearm owners wish they could do with their firearm!
For instance, airguns in competition have an enviable reputation for accuracy....so much so that micrometers are needed in order to determine the winners of some competitions! That's accuracy! And the guns they use easily outstrip the price and quality of construction of almost all firearms! Just go shopping for some Olympic-grade airguns if you don't believe me!
Another type of airgunner is the hunter, like me. Here you have a group of oddballs that purposely handicap themselves in the pursuit of their quarry. Instead of using a firearm that would allow them to shoot further, and with more power, they opt for lower-powered weapons and a limited range in comparison to firearms. It would be truthful to say that it is more about the hunt than the kill for the airgun hunter. We have a lot in common with bowhunters in that regards!
Then you have the airgun modders who fiddle and fuss with every variable you can find to improve the function and looks of their airgun! Those guys and girls will take a true sow's ear of a gun and polish on it, tweak the guts and hand-make parts in order to squeeze 15 more fps out of a given gun! And they love doing it! Airgun modders are a unique subset of the airgun fraternity, and some of them have come up with some really neat modifications that have been noticed by the airgun manufacturers themselves. It's amazing to see home-shop remedies making their way into the finished product of companies like Crosman, one of America's premiere airgun manufacturers.
There are home-based airgun makers, as well. They offer limited numbers of their products, but almost all of them are hard-sought after for their input, opinion, and quality of the product they make. Some are done by hand, others on ancient machinery, and still others in CNC lathes. But the common thread is the dedication they have to the products they make and offer. And they are some of the best stuff out there, trust me!
Many airgunners turn to airguns for logistical reasons. One can shoot in their backyard any time of day instead of having to load up and go to the local firing range. Others like the less-expensive of shooting airguns, as well as the lessened legal ramifications of shooting an airgun in some populated areas.
You'll also find airgunners who like to be "nerdy" in their approach to shooting.....graphs, power calculations, and extensive explanations as to why they do things the way they do. Hidden in all their testing is a lot of knowledge that many of us would do well to heed!
So if you know an airgunner, or perhaps are one yourself, enjoy your uniqueness. You are in good company, and you can find a lot more company on the web by hanging out at certain forums. Do a search sometime and begin to add your experience to the knowledge base of airgunners the world over!
To jump in and shoot more often with airguns and shooting supplies, check out Compasseco's website for guns, ammo, and all your airgun needs!
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