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Life is too short to compromise, so I didn’t waste time and just got well-reviewed springers like the Diana 54 and the Weihrauch HW97...

This, and some good oil on the lever’s action. Fantastic one-off pistol that is second to none in quality. Very happy with mine, and...

As a new guy myself, PCPs definitely have a much higher cost of entry with all the necessary equipment. But they are easier to shoot...

Just got into this hobby like 7 months ago and already have 9 air rifles and 2 pistols; all in .22. Six are PCPs, 2 are springers and...

Another plug for Ballistas. Ordered an HW97 last Tuesday evening, and would’ve arrived at my house on Friday were it not for a WX delay...

Thanks! I’m not exactly a spring chicken myself either, BTW. I know folks have talked about learning curves to shoot springers and...

You weren’t kidding based on the replies here. Glad to see I’m not the only one thinking that I’m likely happier with springers for all...

When I discovered adult air guns over the last six months and how I could shoot in my backyard, I went all-in on PCPs for target and...

Just ordered a HW97 Blackline from Balistas for $426 (shipping was pricey, tho). It was either some kind of sale or closeout on the...

Finally got around to shooting the D54 today. Threw a Hammers “springer” scope from Amazon on it so we’ll see how long it lasts. Ended...

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Found a piece of 9” diameter ductile iron scrap about 2’ tall @ 40 lbs, so decided to make an enclosure I can place my HPA bottles in...

Ya, was looking at quite a number of springers before settling on the 54, like HW97, D48, etc. But each of my pieces has a purpose, and...

Good to know, thanks.

I ordered a Diana 54 from Huma that will be here Monday. This is my first springer (started with PCP but I like the idea of a still...