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    Why do you still shoot springers?

    Nostalgia: my first bb gun was an 1894 Daisy and though my Red Ryder isn't the same it brings back a lot of the feel of burning through my allowance in BBs. Simplicity: This is about as basic as it gets. There is no external power supply to deal with. I usually use the factory iron sights...
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    Not to be invasive about your age but I'm I the oldest here?

    I turned 65 in July. I bought my first air gun since childhood in January. I'd forgotten just how much fun ventilating cans can be. The only difference now is I have to use a scope due to my aging eyesight. The bonus is that now that I'm retired I can shoot in the back yard almost every day. 
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    Tuning Routine lubrication Crosman 1100

    Thanks. I didn't want to over lube and have a dirt collecting mess. I also didn't want to run it dry and wear it out. 
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    Tuning Routine lubrication Crosman 1100

    OK, it's not the fanciest or most expensive rifle but it a lot of fun and I want it to last a long time. The ma ual states to oil the piston and linkage after 250 shots but I have been waiting until I can feel it grating from no lubrication. Am I damaging my rifle?
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    Looking for an ol BB brand

    Thanks guys. I'm writing up the history of my first Daisy and needed s better description of tha ammunition. I shot that gun until it wore out. All I have left of it is the great memories. I'm getting them down on paper before they fade any more. I recently bought a Red Ryder to replace it...
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    Looking for an ol BB brand

    Back in the '60s when I got my first BB gun (Daisy model 1894) I used to buy these paper tubes of BBs. The tube was red about two inches long and crimped on both ends with a six point star crimp like the old paper shotgun shells. Does anyone remember the brand name? 
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    Welcome to AIRGUN NATION - please introduce yourself here!

    Hi guys, My airgun journey started with a Daisy model 1894 lever action in grade school. I picked up a break barrel .22 in high school for back yard shooting. I never got back into shooting after my six year tour in the army. Last Christmas after the presents were opened I sat down with my...