Brag About Your Airgun!
To me, one of the most interesting things I do with an airgun is to show others just what can be accomplished with one. Since I hunt a lot, I carry a photo album with me (a small one) with pics of some of my hunts. Seeing big game from Africa, and North American deer and hogs killed with an airgun sure generates interest! That might be one idea you want to try.
Another idea would be to go to the local firing range, and after having setup your shooting lane with a competition spinner or similar target, challenge another shooter who has a rimfire to an impromptu match. If you've done your homework, and aren't shooting against a competition shooter or some guy with a totally tricked out rimfire, odds are you will either win or at least do such a good showing that the other person becomes intrigued with your air gun. Then you can introduce them, if they aren't already familiar, to the joys of airgun shooting!
If you have the airguns on hand, volunteer your services to a local Cub Scout group, 4-H group, or any other young-person oriented club that could use the services of a dedicated shooter. Keep safety in mind, approach the session with seriousness in mind so that the kids know they have to be careful, and introduce a young person to the joys of shooting.
Do you know someone with a pest problem? Volunteer, free of charge, to solve their problem quietly and efficiently with your airgun as long as it is legal. Removing feral pigeons and rats, starlings and sparrows.....it can generate good will and further interest in the sport you love so much.
Now, to brag about your airgun, I would be interested in hearing from those of you who are willing to share about how you did something unusual (and legal) with an airgun. Maybe you've got a target with unbelievable accuracy displayed.....let us hear about it. Or perhaps you've used your airgun to help someone out. I helped the little town I live in remove skunks with my airgun.....and no one even knew we were shooting! (Yes, the police knew about it and were present during the shooting).
Whatever the brag, don't hesitate to share it with us here on the blog. I try and check every day for responses, and will do my best to post your comments for everyone to see.
Thanks again for dropping by Airgun Depot.....let us know how we can serve you in 2009 with guns, ammo, and gear.
Comments
I have a diana 20T01 I noticed the accuracy falling with the 7.9 G and heavier pellots.Took it apart and cleaned it with solvent then put a little moli disulfide with a rag , also put about 3/8 inch of washers on back end of spring,Has a bout 1000 pellots shot before I did this The accuracy has now returned. I get from.010 to .060 center to center at 30 feet about 50% of the time with 3 shot groups. Is this what you would expect from this air rifle for accuracy. I used to shoot 7mm rem mag and now just learning the air gun thing . I wonder if any one knows where I might find a new Main spring etc for this rifle even like to get it up to aproximate 700 fps I think it would improve the accuracy. If you can be of some help please email me at jflahr@telus.net Thank You
Posted by: John Flahr, Sr. | January 25, 2009 10:24 AM
I live in the Philippines and I would like to try your product. However, as I post an order, I cannot find the name of my country in your list. Is it possible to shift your product in the Philippines and just add the shipping cost?
Posted by: Rustico Natividad | April 5, 2009 04:48 AM
Rustico,
Give the folks at Airgun Depot an email about the shipping issues. I don't know which countries they can or will ship to, and you'll need to ask them.
Posted by: Randy | April 7, 2009 06:35 PM
I have what looks like a very old Crosman Rifle. The logo on the side of the reciever say Crosman Arms Co, Rochester, NY PAT. Oct.28 1924. It also has the number 55 stamped on the end of the reciever.
This rifle belonged to my son who was a Marine that we lost in June 2007. I am looking for somebody that could restore the rifle for his son.
The rifle is operable but has some corrosion on the metal part and wood damage on the stock and pump handle.
Thank You
Posted by: Curtis T. Crews | May 25, 2009 12:30 PM
Curtis,
You might try Alan at ABAirgun, or perhaps Dave Gunter. Both these gentlemen do a very good job restoring classic airguns. Also, Mac1 airguns is another good choice.
Posted by: Randy | May 25, 2009 01:39 PM