After more than a 20 year hiatus from competitive field target matches and the Airgun world, I recently decided to jump back into it. BOY HAVE THINGS CHANGED! The equipment out now is insane. I can not believe the technology that’s being put into this equipment. My first purchase was a LH FX King in .22 caliber. Looking to use it in 50 and 100 yard BR matches throughout Michigan, Indiana and Ohio. Once I get that squared away, I’ll try my hand in a couple local field target shoots. I’m very thankful for this forum and all the help I’ve received from the Airgun community. Your support and willingness to share info has been a blessing. I’d like to give a special shout out to High Pressure Pneumatics(HPP) up in Harrison Michigan. Tom and Ken are absolutely incredible ambassadors to the sport. Their knowledge of the industry and theit outstanding customer service has made this so much fun. Sorry for the rambling. Just wanted to acknowledge my appreciation for everyone who has helped.
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- Thread starter Jlykins
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Welcome back also, Yep the progression since the early 90's has been insane much like the computer explosion of late 80's through the90,s and along with came the storage faculties. Before that was the hand held calculator explosion. Hard to keep up. i still have Walther kk and Anshultz 2025 deadly at 25 meters and of course the fantastic match trigger systems carried over from the match rifles. 1oz or less trigger pull that snaps like piece of glass.
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The evolution of our equipment just in the last 5 years has been incredible (as you're finding out). So many options, so much pinpoint accuracy at distances previously unheard of. Great time to be reaquainting yourself. Enjoy the ride!
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I think the main changes have been:
- More options for pellets
- More, cheaper compressor options, more scuba and paintball shops that can do 4500 psi fills.
- Many, many more PCP airguns, especially if you like chassis stocks
- a ton of info on YouTube (not all of it is good)
- Fewer springer options and fewer wood stock options
- More PCP tuning features. PCP tuning are no longer tucked away and tuning is discussed more openly.
- In the US, clearer definition of allowable moderators / suppressors. It’s pretty clear that if an airgun suppressor cannot be adapted to a firearm and is only robust enough for airgun use, its sale is allowed.
- Better chronographs and rangefinders.
- Some more options for high end optics that work well in airgun applications.
- More options for pellets
- More, cheaper compressor options, more scuba and paintball shops that can do 4500 psi fills.
- Many, many more PCP airguns, especially if you like chassis stocks
- a ton of info on YouTube (not all of it is good)
- Fewer springer options and fewer wood stock options
- More PCP tuning features. PCP tuning are no longer tucked away and tuning is discussed more openly.
- In the US, clearer definition of allowable moderators / suppressors. It’s pretty clear that if an airgun suppressor cannot be adapted to a firearm and is only robust enough for airgun use, its sale is allowed.
- Better chronographs and rangefinders.
- Some more options for high end optics that work well in airgun applications.
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I agree on these points. Just a little overwhelming and hard on the budget as I‘m getting set up.
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