Weather was great today so I dug out all my airguns. After shooting all my PCP's finally got around to my old FWB 124. It amazes me how much more effort it takes to shoot really consistent. Was shooting targets at 25 meters. Everything you do changes the POI. One of the biggest changers was the trigger pull. You can't get away pulling a little off center or not straight like you can with a PCP. When I shoot the springer first, I'm always more accurate with the PCP.
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Totally agree. I usually 'warm up' first with one of HW's and the move to the PCP. If I'm hitting consistently with the springer I can count on being accurate and precise with the PCP.
Springers definitely require better habits and reward attention to good shooting fundamentals. I'm a firm believer that shooting springers regularly makes me a better shot with all my guns-- PB's as well.
Springers definitely require better habits and reward attention to good shooting fundamentals. I'm a firm believer that shooting springers regularly makes me a better shot with all my guns-- PB's as well.
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I totally agree with you. Shooting springers accurately demands a very precise shooting procedure, at lest for me. The "art" of aiming while allowing a form muscle memory to release the sear and the correct follow through for an accurate shot is tantamount . This is true for all shooting in my opinion, spingers give you the opportunity to practice, and as we all know "practice makes perfect".
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I got into PCP's a few years back and they are amazing. I've been shooting Springers since the early Eighties. I must say, my Springers trained me well. I still shoot them half the time just to keep my edge.
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I've gone from shooting M16A2 and many other high power weapons in the Army to shooting Nitro Piston Springer and even tho I cant go out 300 yard or more and touch some one with them I sure love shooting them. the fact that they force you to control your breathing, trigger pull, extra is what makes it fun.
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I've been thinking about this very thing lately. Having never joined an air gun forum, I've been alone in my thoughts for too long. Nice to share.
The biggest improvement I've made in the way I shoot springers is that I've stopped shouldering the rifle entirely. By holding the gun with as little grounding to my body as possible, the shock of recoil is mostly heard and not felt. As I no longer anticipate the feel of recoil prior to firing, I'm more relaxed at that moment.
I also think that allowing the forces of recoil to disipate with the gun "floating" might help keep the muzzle steady. Make any sense?
The biggest improvement I've made in the way I shoot springers is that I've stopped shouldering the rifle entirely. By holding the gun with as little grounding to my body as possible, the shock of recoil is mostly heard and not felt. As I no longer anticipate the feel of recoil prior to firing, I'm more relaxed at that moment.
I also think that allowing the forces of recoil to disipate with the gun "floating" might help keep the muzzle steady. Make any sense?
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I Have heard this many times. When Firing and type of fire arm including springers the basic rifleman ship are in play. But some rifles like a artillery hold, others like my Varmint .22 NP like to be held as tight as possible. I'm always messing around with my shooting style, trying to prefect it. So if your getting better groups and on target no big deal. your arms might get tired faster tho.
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The big difference of course, is that you have little choice as whether to hold on tight when it comes to something like a shotgun or big bore hand gun unless you like sporting a bruised shoulder or black eye. With air gun springers, there's no such risk.
I also like to hold my Browning 800 MAG pistol with very relaxed hands, but that's just me.
As to tired arms, yes it is an issue with my RWS 48 which is a tank and not very well balanced. My Norica .177 feels great no matter how you hold it, thankfully.
I also like to hold my Browning 800 MAG pistol with very relaxed hands, but that's just me.
As to tired arms, yes it is an issue with my RWS 48 which is a tank and not very well balanced. My Norica .177 feels great no matter how you hold it, thankfully.
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Another thing that's interesting. The more I THINK about it, the worse it gets. I shoot best if I'm shooting a starling or something, or if I'm talking with someone while I'm shooting.
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Shooting wants to be an automatic motion. What I mean is that, if you have a good technique and routine, ie, cocking, load, sighting target, trigger pull, it should be done without thinking. My best results shooting have been when I am able to almost subconsciously do all that.
I'm not saying you have to become Yoda, just that get your technique right, practice it lots, then let it happen. Then shoot well you will.
I'm not saying you have to become Yoda, just that get your technique right, practice it lots, then let it happen. Then shoot well you will.
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All very interesting and useful points. I feel a little better knowing that others find their spring guns more of a challenge to get good groups with. Until I get more consistent with them, I'll always go to my flat top pumpers first for pest control, in the interest of humane kills.
Truth be told, I can honestly say that I have no interest in adding any springers to my collection. And not for the reasons discussed above, but because of that dog-gone annoying shock/recoil. I wrecked a couple scopes not knowing any better (sound familiar?). Pity, the ones I have are my most powerful airguns at the moment. I still love my springers and will continue to enjoy them, just not as much as the stored air types in terms of that smooth release of power.
Truth be told, I can honestly say that I have no interest in adding any springers to my collection. And not for the reasons discussed above, but because of that dog-gone annoying shock/recoil. I wrecked a couple scopes not knowing any better (sound familiar?). Pity, the ones I have are my most powerful airguns at the moment. I still love my springers and will continue to enjoy them, just not as much as the stored air types in terms of that smooth release of power.
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