At what distance do you typically shoot your airgun?
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I have two Impacts set up for ELR. A MK2 and an M3, both are 700mm. Originally they were both in .22 and most of my shooting has been done with 28-29grn slugs.
A huge part of my setup is using adjustable scope bases with the Absolute MOA Digital Readout System so that I can dial to nearly any range with absolute precision just as easy as most can shoot at 50 yards.
I have several threads in the ELR section here on AGN showing what my MK2 is capable of, including sub MOA groups at over 400 yards and some 615 yard soda can kills.
I've recently converted my M3 to a .25 and have been experimenting with some prototype high BC slugs to make the job a little easier. This morning I was able to connect with the steel swinging targets at our local range at 300, 400, 500, 550, and 590 yards with relative ease compared to the more traditional .22 slugs I've been using.
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For good weather months, 10 to 55 for field target practice. Hunting 10 to 35ish.
Winter I move inside, 10m pistol and multi pump rifles at fun targets at 10m.
Winter I move inside, 10m pistol and multi pump rifles at fun targets at 10m.
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Why the push for slugs?
If 90% of the people here are shooting under 100 yards.
If 90% of the people here are shooting under 100 yards.
Id guess flatter trajectory so less hold over and wind drift?
Slugs sound cool but for the cost Im not interested and if im shooting at extreme ranges and power id probably opt for a .22lr shooting heavy subsonics
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There a few reasons I prefer slugs exclusively in one pcp. My .177 Bullshark loves 10.03 JSB Knockouts. It shoots them as well if not better than any pellet I've tried no matter the range. This is the most effective pesting combination I've ever owned. I buy the Knockouts from Trenier Outdoors and they are the same price as some quality pellets I shoot in other guns.
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Plinking off-hand is my main interest and I shoot 1" spinners setup from 5 to 45 yards on my 55 yard lane.
My pesting and hunting is similar to my plinking ranges. Most shots are sub 50 yards but frequently out to 75.
I've recently cut a 128 yard lane for longer range bench shooting that I'm just getting into.
For me it's not distance that's important. Rather than going extreme range, I'm specifically interested in how far I can consistently hit a 1" target. Considering current technology (I prefer. 22 caliber 30ish FPE PCPs) I figure that's around 125 yards.
My pesting and hunting is similar to my plinking ranges. Most shots are sub 50 yards but frequently out to 75.
I've recently cut a 128 yard lane for longer range bench shooting that I'm just getting into.
For me it's not distance that's important. Rather than going extreme range, I'm specifically interested in how far I can consistently hit a 1" target. Considering current technology (I prefer. 22 caliber 30ish FPE PCPs) I figure that's around 125 yards.
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If you can keep 1 inch groups at 125 yds that is very impressive. Id be happy to hit pop cans or bottles at that range
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Currently I have 29, and 75, yard ranges, and about 6 to 20 yards for the Red Riders & replica pistols.
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I would be interested to hear what type of air rifles are being used out at ranges of 40 yds. and up ?
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My son and I practice in the summer mostly 50 to 75 yards in a rather shaded area. When weather turns cooler and we are not hunting, we go to a more open area and shoot up to 100. We have shot at 125 yards on occasion, but practically we are 50 yard shooters.
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For 40 yards and more you are talking Pre Charged Pneumatic (PCP) rifles in .22 caliber or greater.
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Thanks for the reply, I sort of guessed that was the case, my adult son is deep into PCP but still enjoys his break barrel rifles, I shoot 40~50 yds. with good results with two of my Weirauch rifles in .20 and .22 caliber, a HW-95 and HW-80K, I also have a Budget priced Crosman Vantage NP in 177 cal. that shoot extremely well at 50 yds.
I don't dislike PCP's, I just enjoy the simplicity and challenge of my break barrel rifles and haven't needed the added power or long range accuracy of a PCP rifle.
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I really enjoyed competing in USARB and surprised that there seems to be little interest on this site? I shoot 25M the most and have all of my Rifles zeroed at 25M. But my Range is nearing completion and will be shooting out to 90 yards.
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For hunting.
- spring-piston, 20 to 50 yards. in .177 and .22
- pcp, 20 to 80 yards, in .22 and .25
For plinking n target shooting add100 yards
- spring-piston, 20 to 50 yards. in .177 and .22
- pcp, 20 to 80 yards, in .22 and .25
For plinking n target shooting add100 yards
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