AS OTHERS HAVE SAID ABOUT SELLING THEIR PB'S

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I've been noticing that I'm not the only one who's sold their PB's, BTY I never knew what PB meant till this site. I also sold most of my PB because I never shoot them because I have no place to shoot them unless I drive up into the mountains. It's just as much fun shooting my pellet guns, .177 to .50 cal here at home.

Case closed. :)
 
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I have sold all my reloading equipment and most of my firearms. I have kept a few CF handguns and rifles, and three RF rifles. All are either custom or high end commercial, and I can't bring myself to sell them. Sometimes there is no substitute for the smell of burning powder. And I have a few shotguns for clay targets, which is probably my favorite of all shooting sports. But the convenience and relatively low cost of air gun shooting is a real advantage, especially as I grow older and enjoy the option of back yard shooting. Precision handloading metallic cartridges is a hobby itself, and I did a lot of it when involved in centerfire BR shooting. But the cyclical availability of components became frustrating. Supplies vanish with every highly publicized shooting crime, and every election of a liberal candidate. But for me, firearms (can't bring myself to call them PBs, or Anschutz rifles Annies) will always have a place.
 
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I sold all my PBs except my AR15, SKS, and a couple of .22 Mag rifles. I also kept a couple of pistols. I sold my Dillon reloading equipment also. I used the proceeds to buy Air Rifles, omega compressor, 45 min SCBA and pellets. Had no complaints from wife since is was an exchange of one hobby for another. The airgun hobby is cheaper than PBs (after the initial investment). I know some will disagree but the ammo cost savings is enough for me. I also enjoy being able to shoot in my indoor range and outside without fear of wiping out the neighborhood. Have killed more varmints with my airguns than I ever did with PBs. Don't deer hunt anymore. After being hunted by and hunting the "most dangerous game", deer hunting kind of lost its appeal.
 
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Wont get rid of my powder guns any time soon. Need something for my long range , 800 yards plus, something for my CCW, need a 22lr, my AR, as well as a shotgun. Everything else has been sold as I don't shoot them much. Reloading has been cheaper to shoot the guns, but still nowhere near as fun as the airguns. Heck I have spent probably 100x more on my airguns lately than I have the powder guns. And I shoot the airguns far more as well
 
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Went to a gunshow here in Ohio yesterday to sell a couple of PBs I still had left. First time since Covid and was surprised how much the prices went up. Some things never change though because the guys with the tables are still offering rock bottom to buy but selling used for more than you can buy new in a shop. By the way the place was packed with people elbow to elbow. I have been replacing my PBs with airguns for about 8 years now. Just keeping some for home defense and CCW.
 
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I'm so relieved to know that others here also sold some or a lot of of their PB. I really thought I was stupid but I never can find the time or place to shoot these firearms and I truly believe that my PCP offer just as much life saving things as any PB. I still have a few hand guns. As far as survival goes my pellet guns offer much more than a LOUD firearm.

Life's good in the PCP world.
:)
 
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I have sold all my reloading equipment and most of my firearms. I have kept a few CF handguns and rifles, and three RF rifles. All are either custom or high end commercial, and I can't bring myself to sell them. Sometimes there is no substitute for the smell of burning powder. And I have a few shotguns for clay targets, which is probably my favorite of all shooting sports. But the convenience and relatively low cost of air gun shooting is a real advantage, especially as I grow older and enjoy the option of back yard shooting. Precision handloading metallic cartridges is a hobby itself, and I did a lot of it when involved in centerfire BR shooting. But the cyclical availability of components became frustrating. Supplies vanish with every highly publicized shooting crime, and every election of a liberal candidate. But for me, firearms (can't bring myself to call them PBs, or Anschutz rifles Annies) will always have a place.
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Still have piles and piles of cases, primers and powder, haven't touched my Dillon in years though since I don't make it to the range that often anymore. None of my PB's are going anywhere though.

Nothing better than ringing steel in your own back yard.

If I were lucky enough to live in a state where PB's were legal to shoot in the back, I would 100% not have PCPs.
 
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I have kept all of my PB's and do not plan on selling them. I have kept my ammo supplies up and shoot them once a month. I went to the range on Saturday and was shooting plates at 50 yards with my PB pistols. That sound the plates make is still addictive.

I live too close to ground zero Dearborn MI to relax or sell my powder burners.
 
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