Centerfire v. Air…

[shutinsquid]

My second string as a n00b and wanted to air something out to make sure I’m not crazy.

I got into air rifles on a whim after realizing my daughter liked shooting and is a good shot. I only have one NFA can in 22LR because it took 354 days to receive it, and that turned me off from getting more (although approvals are much, much faster as of late). After seeing that I could get multiple cans (moderators) without any NFA BS to shoot in my backyard, I looked further into it.

Then, when I bought my first air rifle (Bulldog M357 because I have lead/molds as a reloader) with a DonnyFL can and saw how awesome today’s PCP weapons are, I got hooked.

I also have many conventional pistols and rifles but don’t shoot them because I never have time to drive to a range. So, I’m selling most of my collection of regular arms save for some standards in the principal calibers, and going all-in on air rifles. I just really like the idea of shooting all the way up to a 50 CAL and doing so inexpensively in my backyard, with family if they so choose!

Did anyone else make that choice to switch from mostly centerfire to mostly air, and if yes, why?

 

[elh0102]

I was active for many years in various CF disciplines. Benchrest and wildcat varmint cartridges resulted in an enormous accumulation of reloading equipment and components. Due to several factors, I suffered a profound hearing loss over the years, so at age 74 I now shoot air rifles and a little RF almost exclusively. It's something I can do in the yard, it's relatively inexpensive, and it's probably not damaging the hearing I have left. Now, when I go to the gun club, it's on a week day when I have it alone, or with one or two others. Often, it's just me and my dog, sometimes with an air rifle or two, and it's quiet enjoyment.