Newbie here to air rifles

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ladyblackhawk said:
Hello all! I'm a total newbie to air rifles. I primarily became interested because of a rodent problem in my backyard. I just purchased an air venturi avenger wirh a bug buster scope to get me started. I definitely could use some advice. I need some places to go practice and learn. Any tips would be greatly appreciated. I'm in the Riverside, CA area.
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Welcome! Good question. Most guys are self-taught and spend life fighting the bad habits that they start off with. (It's an ego thing.)

All-SafeDefense offers rifle classes. They're in Anaheim. I highly recommend them. I spent a lot of time there and T.J. is an excellent instructor.
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There are classes available at Lytle Creek in San Berdoo as well. I don't know who runs them, though. https://www.lytlecreekrange.com/firing-line-classes-workshops/

I don't think any of them do airgun specific classes, but then few people do. CASA might be able to help you. - https://www.californiaairgunshootersassociation.com/

Best,

J~
 
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@ladyblackhawk - Welcome to AGN, there is a lot of information here. The Rabbit Hole is deep and twisty!

youtube is your friend. AEAC is a great channel to start with. Tons of information for new people on his channel. I learned a lot from youtube channels and found a few I watch all the time.

Have fun and make some posts, everyone here likes to give assistance!
 
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Hello @ladyblackhawk
Welcome to AGN
Nice set-up to begin learning about airguns.
get some good pellets and have fun ...don't even bother with slugs, that's a rabbit hole for another day
There are some good videos on how to tune that rifle, but imo, leave that for later
one thing i would get is a "pull through" barrel cleaner like a patch worm. New rifles often have some gunk in the barrels to preserve them that should be removed.
There are some pest hunters in your area..maybe they'll chime in
have fun
Mike
 
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I think formal / semi-formal training is the best way to start. You can do a lot of things wrong and sometimes get the right answer. Learning the 'right' way will dramatically accelerate your learning as well as making you more consistent. Practicing on your own can be a frustrating experience if you have troubles with consistency, but don't know why. Reading / book-learning (coupled with practice) would be my second choice.

If you have a gun club nearby, see if you can find someone willing to teach you. (Make sure they can 'perform' first!) Shooters (Powderburner and airgun) love to teach others, so it shouldn't be hard. If you have, or can borrow a .22 rifle the Appleseed program https://appleseedinfo.org/ makes for a fun day and some good instruction in the basics. Everything taught applies to airguns, but you won't be able to participate with an air rifle.

GsT
 
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Treefrog said:
Welcome! Good question. Most guys are self-taught and spend life fighting the bad habits that they start off with. (It's an ego thing.)

All-SafeDefense offers rifle classes. They're in Anaheim. I highly recommend them. I spent a lot of time there and T.J. is an excellent instructor.
www.allsafedefense.com

About Us - AllSafeDefense.com

About AllSafe Defense Systems "AllSafe Defense Systems is here to empower people to take charge of their lives," says chief instructor TJ Johnston. "By employing proven principles of self defense, AllSafe offers civilians the training necessary to cultivate confidence in their ability to...
www.allsafedefense.com

There are classes available at Lytle Creek in San Berdoo as well. I don't know who runs them, though. https://www.lytlecreekrange.com/firing-line-classes-workshops/

I don't think any of them do airgun specific classes, but then few people do. CASA might be able to help you. - https://www.californiaairgunshootersassociation.com/

Best,

J~
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Thank you for all the information I will give them a call and check out the association.
 
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Treefrog said:
Welcome! Good question. Most guys are self-taught and spend life fighting the bad habits that they start off with. (It's an ego thing.)

All-SafeDefense offers rifle classes. They're in Anaheim. I highly recommend them. I spent a lot of time there and T.J. is an excellent instructor.
www.allsafedefense.com

About Us - AllSafeDefense.com

About AllSafe Defense Systems "AllSafe Defense Systems is here to empower people to take charge of their lives," says chief instructor TJ Johnston. "By employing proven principles of self defense, AllSafe offers civilians the training necessary to cultivate confidence in their ability to...
www.allsafedefense.com

There are classes available at Lytle Creek in San Berdoo as well. I don't know who runs them, though. https://www.lytlecreekrange.com/firing-line-classes-workshops/

I don't think any of them do airgun specific classes, but then few people do. CASA might be able to help you. - https://www.californiaairgunshootersassociation.com/

Best,

J~
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Thank you I will give them a call.
maxtrouble said:
@ladyblackhawk - Welcome to AGN, there is a lot of information here. The Rabbit Hole is deep and twisty!

youtube is your friend. AEAC is a great channel to start with. Tons of information for new people on his channel. I learned a lot from youtube channels and found a few I watch all the time.

Have fun and make some posts, everyone here likes to give assistance!
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Will do as soon as I get going.
 
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GeneT said:
I think formal / semi-formal training is the best way to start. You can do a lot of things wrong and sometimes get the right answer. Learning the 'right' way will dramatically accelerate your learning as well as making you more consistent. Practicing on your own can be a frustrating experience if you have troubles with consistency, but don't know why. Reading / book-learning (coupled with practice) would be my second choice.

If you have a gun club nearby, see if you can find someone willing to teach you. (Make sure they can 'perform' first!) Shooters (Powderburner and airgun) love to teach others, so it shouldn't be hard. If you have, or can borrow a .22 rifle the Appleseed program https://appleseedinfo.org/ makes for a fun day and some good instruction in the basics. Everything taught applies to airguns, but you won't be able to participate with an air rifle.

GsT
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Thank you my dad has a .22 that I'm sure he would let me borrow.
 
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Set a target at the range you will be shooting rats at and dial your scope in to that range, then move the target in and out a couple yards and see what differences there are on point of impact so you know how to compensate for the shot. Remember what's beyond the rat as your pellet my miss or pass through your intended target. welcome and GL.
 
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Ranchibi said:
Welcome! I too got into airguns because of...rats! Just work on accuracy for humane shots 👍 and have fun sniping them. I also use a bait station with peanut butter (so they have to stay to eat) and use a wireless doorcam that sends me push notifications to my phone...rats don't stand much of a chance that way.....
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What kind of a scope do you use. I purchased a bug master. But wondering if it night be useful to purchase something with thermal capability since they are most active at night. I hate rats and what they bring (rattlesnakes)
 
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