Candidate for the worst airgun article ever?

SqrlHntr said:

I would at least read the article before publishing. Hard to believe Airgunwire included it, but I find AI written articles are entertaining nonetheless. “When you mount a scope to a windshield…” “ And make sure you choose the right shotgun shell.”

HOW TO SET UP AN AIR RIFLE FOR SHOOTING MyrtleBeachSC News

A good scope is essential to ensure that the shots you take always hit the mark. Here are 3 steps to set up your air rifle for shooting.

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Roger that, I'll take care when loading shotgun shells into my carabiner.

Awesome. We're in the age of stupid and ignorant AI. What could go wrong?

That has to be a gag article....seriously.
He is also pulling the trigger with his middle finger. I looked it up, it's the "Vermont Technique" but gets horrible reviews.

Bad airgun articles? Just about any airgun articles published in the"American Rifleman". Way back in the last century there were a few good ones but they have no clue now.
RickB.

I’ve been doing it all wrong, on my wind gun…

That's hilarious! Foreign AI at its finest.

J~

Once I determine which of my air rifles will be my wind gun, I can start looking for a mount.

What I don’t understand is how I transmit the image from my windshield mounted scope to my windgun.

And what if my wife takes the car to the store? Am I now relegated to point shooting until she returns? Likely I will need a second mount and scope for the other car.

Is a Helix a good choice for a van winsheild?

CyberDyneSystems said:

Is a Helix a good choice for a van winsheild?

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If it is a first focal van, then yes.

A copy of the mentioned article, just in case it gets deleted from original site:
From https://myrtlebeachsc.com/how-to-set-up-an-air-rifle-for-shooting/

HOW TO SET UP AN AIR RIFLE FOR SHOOTING​

By David Hucks | October 7, 2022

A good scope is essential to ensure that the shots you take always hit the mark. Do you want to find the shot exactly in the center of the target once again? Be sure to check out how to mount and how to set up a scope on your air rifle to always hit the aiming point! Start by preparing your carbine to mount the scope, and then, step by step, place and adjust the scope! This task will turn out to be easier than you think!

If you have made the decision to buy a scope, then click here.

Step 1: Prepare the carabiner to mount the scope properly​

The most difficult first step – indeed, the most work awaits you at the beginning of the task, but the scope of work will depend on whether you are mounting the scope on a new or already used carabiner. If it is new, it is essential to clean the barrel tube from the preservative oil used in the manufacturing process, and then, regardless of the condition of the carbine, it is essential to check for any clearances. Their presence can pose serious problems in the subsequent proper adjustment of the scope.

Step 2: Mounting the scope on the windshield​

Wondering how to set up a spotting scope on a weapon, specifically – on a windshield? Before you do, it is essential to check how to attach it correctly! This activity is essential, and flawlessly done will make the adjustment really easy.

Start by selecting the right scope for the windshield you own. How can you tell if specific components fit together? If the scope fits freely on the carbine, while not restricting the freedom to perform specific actions (loading shotgun shells or breaking the barrel), everything is in order!

The next thing you need to do is to select a mount for the model of wind gun you own. A mount is nothing more than a component used to attach the scope directly to the carbine and allow subsequent adjustment of the scope. Several design varieties of this element are available for sale, so it is important to choose the correct one. You can choose between a two-piece mount (composed of two rings in a horizontal plane, where each ring is screwed separately) and a one-piece mount (the lower halves and the base are an integral parts).

Have you chosen a mount? It’s time to properly mount it directly on the scope! Remove the upper mounts from the mount and slide them directly onto the windshield rail. When putting it on, be sure to check that it is perpendicular to the carbine. Then place the scope and screw it in such a way that it is possible to correct its alignment. Set the optimal distance from the shooter. It is necessary to check that the crosshairs are exactly vertical and horizontal from the vertical and horizontal alignment of the windshield. It’s time to install the mounting clamps and you can check how to position the scope on the weapon!

Step 3: Setting the scope’s accuracy, or practical advice on how to set the scope​

Do you want to know how to set the scope? Be sure to read the following guide and do it right – the first time!

– Start by choosing the right shotgun shell. Remember to use only those of excellent quality when setting up the scope. Inferior ones can cause possible errors and make it difficult to set up the scope correctly.

– Prepare your stance by setting up the target and the place from which you will shoot. Remember to take care of your comfort – that is, rest the carbine comfortably on a shooting pad, for example.

– It’s time for you to learn how to set the scope on the gun! Position yourself in the right place, taking into account the fixed distance necessary for zero, which is about 10 -15 meters. Before firing the first test shot, set the zoom to the desired value. The crosshairs and the image should be clean. Before you apply corrections, take at least three test shots.

– Do-Already know how to adjust the scope? If there are irregularities, be sure to check how to fix it. Did you hit too high? Turn the top knob down. If too low – move it up. If tilted to the right, you will need to move the side knob to the left, and if tilted to the left, turn the knob to the right.

"Did you hit too high? Turn the top knob down. If too low – move it up.
If tilted to the right, you will need to move the side knob to the left, and if tilted to the left, turn the knob to the right."

Fortunately, the van with the windshield where I mounted the scope is old enough that it still has a radio with two big knobs.
But, which one is the top knob and which one is the side knob?!?
Please, help, it seems like my radio is faulty... because it has NO top knob, but instead TWO side knobs (one right, and one left)....

Matthias

SqrlHntr said:

I would at least read the article before publishing. Hard to believe Airgunwire included it, but I find AI written articles are entertaining nonetheless. “When you mount a scope to a windshield…” “ And make sure you choose the right shotgun shell.”

HOW TO SET UP AN AIR RIFLE FOR SHOOTING MyrtleBeachSC News

A good scope is essential to ensure that the shots you take always hit the mark. Here are 3 steps to set up your air rifle for shooting.

myrtlebeachsc.com

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But, but, but... it is ON the internet... so it MUST be true!

I would post a LOL or (grin), but it is so evidently true that many people can't actually think logically or rationally that I can't laugh. This is why the USA is now the USSA - Banana Republic.

I guess I've been doing it wrong all this time! For your carabiner you need to first oil the airgun (a most difficult first step I am told) with preservative oil (cooking obviously), and then to mount the scope on the windshield you must first get the preservative oil and lather it on the tire, and only when the refrigerator is at the right temperature can the mattress be calibrated to put the trampoline on. Once on, a banana peel should be avoided at all costs, unless of course you've ran a 10k, in which case two bananas should be added but not 3, as three might put the center of the mount to the left of the pumpkin patch. Once done, your mountain windshield will be a good windgun, don't you worry!

"Scope of work"

Struckat said:

Once I determine which of my air rifles will be my wind gun, I can start looking for a mount.

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The term the Austrian Army used for the Girardoni Air rifle in the 1790's was Windbüchse ("wind rifle" in German). Just FYI

Might have to do a video demonstration of these techniques.

Quoted from review: 'Then place the scope and screw it in such a way that it is possible to correct its alignment.'

I certainly do not want to do that.......

Larryt said:

Quoted from review: 'Then place the scope and screw it in such a way that it is possible to correct its alignment.'

I certainly do not want to do that.......

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You aren’t fooling anyone Larryt, we all saw the way you were looking at its knobs. Hahahhahaha!

Is it possible this article was written originally in a foreign language and was horribly translated?

Dave