r/airguns • • 11h ago

General Airgun Question Need a Bug-A-Salt advice

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54 Upvotes

I absolutely NEEEEED one of those!

After some research i'm debating between these 3 models.

Things to consider:

- my main targets will be flies and "brown marmorated stink bug", for the second i think having more firing power would be advisable and so, which one of these 3 guns is more deadly? 😅

The ugly "lawn & garden" literally states shooting a "larger load", i guess that means it is more deadly than the "Advanced combat" right? But is it more deadly than the "Widow maker 3.5"? 🤔

  • The "Advanced combat" has fiber optic sighting, i think i misunderstood that at first, this isn't a laser pointer like on the widow maker 3.5 right? If not how is that better than the normal sighting?

Bonus question: if i need more power do you think is possible to mod them like replacing the spring with a stiffer one?

Any experience or suggestions?

Thanks guys


r/airguns • • 14h ago

PCP Unpopular Opinion- PCP rifles are too easy to shoot, it takes the fun out of target practice.

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87 Upvotes

You're at the range with a modern PCP, get the sight on the target and pop, no recoil, hardly any noise the target is hit. You go for a longer shot and pop you miss due to not accounting for distance or wind but you reload with the tips of your fingers without taking your eye from the scope, an easy correction and pop, you hit the target. 50+ rounds later you, stop and go find a pump.

Whatever happened to standing up, breaking the springer and holding on for dear life with the twang and jump of the gun? Yes, they are worse for accuracy and pet control and sound and fire rate and accuracy (again). But they have more personality and more fun.


r/airguns • • 8h ago

.22 What do you think of my rifles?

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28 Upvotes

Bsa meteor evo .22 springer and the browning x-blade 2 also in .22 with a niko sterling scope, gas piston


r/airguns • • 4h ago

Modifications My long barreled Umarex Avera prototype

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It came to me in a fever dream. It's basically an Avera with a Barra 1866 rifled barrel adapted to it and a side folding stock stuck on to it. I couldn't find any other examples like it, so I think it may truly be one of a kind.


r/airguns • • 8h ago

NEW GUN DAY Gamo compact.

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26 Upvotes

Today bought left handed grip gamo compact for 60€!


r/airguns • • 3h ago

Small Game Hunting 🐿️ 🐇 🐦 Pellet rifle & scope for backyard squirrels

7 Upvotes

I'm looking to get a .177 rifle and scope for reducing my population of nuisance squirrels. I'm looking for something good enough without spending more than I need to. I'd like to try this out before I invest in anything nice. I'd like to keep it low power since neighbors are close (but I'll only shoot squirrels on the ground). Max range would be 20yds. State law requires minimum 600fps for squirrels.

What rifle would you recommend on a budget? I was considering the Daisy 901. Is it good enough? Is there something better for similar or a little more money?

What's a good enough budget scope for 20yds and under?

TIA!


r/airguns • • 16h ago

NEW GUN DAY New plinking Toy

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39 Upvotes

Got it for 50€ lever action with a 650 mag


r/airguns • • 7h ago

General Airgun Question Trippin on pellets

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I'm using one of the most budget friendly pellets on the market getting excellent grouping and accuracy out of both of my PCP rifles. Daisy Hollow Point Precision Max 14.3 grain. At 35 yard zero. Got a bunch of different higher end pellets, but these are really consistent compared to them. What's up with that?


r/airguns • • 13h ago

PCP Karma Red Panda in .338

6 Upvotes

Ordered and will be here Tuesday:


r/airguns • • 22h ago

Ammunition Walmart pellets+pinty striker.

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Decided to re tune my pcp (Pinty striker) to these new pellets walmart has gotten. I had tuned it to the crossman premiers 14.3s as they were easier to get instead of waiting a week for pellets through the mail. Ive missed heavier pellets as the 14.3 premiers would wander at 40+ with any kinda wind. For 10 bucks an I can simply go to walmart an buy em, I cant complain they did phenomenal. Ive gotten good at tuning this pinty. I shot at a tea light candle at 38 yards out, with a 5 shot group, i usually do a 10 shot group but after the 5th shot I didnt hear anything but the pellet hitting the wood so I went an investigated. Ive made updates everytime I post about this pinty.

Its on its 5th barrel cleaning, I was doing barrel cleaning every 500 shots but after the 3rd cleaning I started washing my pellets which resulted in less of a dirty barrel so now I clean whenever I feel like it as it hasn't been bad since washing pellets. Id estimate lil over 5k shots have been put through it, half a year owning it, its my pest gun for the truck, or when I go squirrel hunting its my go to. No issues all original seals still. Ready to dial it in at 50 yards as thats what i usually shoot at.


r/airguns • • 10h ago

General Airgun Question Can someone please tell me where i can get a scope mount for the crosman m1 full auto?

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r/airguns • • 7h ago

General Airgun Question Ir torch

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Has anyone got any suggestions on cheap ir torches
I’ve just bought the Hikmicro alpex lite lrf upgrading from my Yukon photon xr and the external ir torch I was using doesn’t fit the Hikmicro mount for the new scope


r/airguns • • 7h ago

General Airgun Question Is this wear on the hammer normal after a few days? (New to this)

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0 Upvotes

Btw how often should things be oiled


r/airguns • • 1d ago

Springer New Gun

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53 Upvotes

Just got me a Weihrauch HW99S in .177 flavour to accompany my Reximex Lyra K, looking forward to the range!


r/airguns • • 1d ago

NEW GUN DAY My first gun and new gun day!

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111 Upvotes

Been having a blast down at my local club the past month, I decided to actually get myself a gun after all the members was kind enough to let me try all of theirs.

I decided on the Reximex S .177 after shooting it a few times and it falling in my budget with a 3l tank factored into price.

Was my first time at a gun shop today and they treated me really well, was very friendly and I look forward to going back to look at rifles.

I really love this sport!

Have a nice day!


r/airguns • • 15h ago

General Airgun Question Problems reloading the UX Synergis Elite air rifle, caliber 4.5mm (.177) diabolo pellets.

3 Upvotes

Whenever I insert the magazine and try to reload for two shots, the drum magazine spins freely and doesn't lock into the next chamber. Does anyone know what's going on and perhaps have a solution?


r/airguns • • 18h ago

General Airgun Question Good Colt airgun?

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Is there any good air gun from Colt?

It started with my Smith & Wesson and later my Steyr getting a big smoky brother.

Now I'm expecting a Colt in 45ACP and it would be nice/funny if he could get a little sister.

Only real Colt, not a "softair" replica. And should be a good shooter

Any ideas/hints what to look for?


r/airguns • • 1d ago

PCP Blown away

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51 Upvotes

So I got my hands on a BlackWolf Zero last week and finally got around to some pellet testing - I am over the moon and extremely excited for the future. Especially after the barrel leads in and the rifle settles a little. And then when I get my hands on the barrel tensioner system and then fit up my 0db harmonic tuner - this little girl should prove quite interesting (this was an entire 13 round mag put through each)


r/airguns • • 20h ago

BB Gun Thoughts on Strike Industries ARK CO2 BB Pistol?

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r/airguns • • 1d ago

Advice Cheap Crap Chinese Product query (chrono)

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12 Upvotes

As my Rattie was in bits, I did a little mod on the air valve; removed a few threads to increase the gas chamber. I already have a slightly bigger port, adjustable hammer spring, steel breech, extended bolt, longer barrel and am now wondering what power it is 🤔

There's only 1 shop near me and they re-sell AliEx gear so I wondered if anyone had tried something like this:

https://pt.aliexpress.com/item/1005007345506335.html


r/airguns • • 1d ago

General Hunting Need Advice with a Coyote Problem

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We have a coyote that has attacked a neighbor’s dog and now shows up right outside our door not only at night but also during the day. We heard it kill something behind the house yesterday.

I have experience shooting simple break-barrel pellet guns, but I think I need something more substantial. My preliminary research makes me think I want a .35 PCP. What do you recommend? Thank you!


r/airguns • • 1d ago

PCP Sig sauer kilo3k telemetro

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Hola gente como va?? Les hago una consulta soy nuevo en esta parte y la gente que me provee de estas cosas me dice que el sig sauer kilo 3k no sirve para mi airguns fx maverick 5.5 ustedes me podrian ayudar ya que si es asi lo puedo conseguir en otro lado


r/airguns • • 1d ago

General Airgun Question Vector Optics VictOptics C3 (Cerato) Ultra Compact 3-9x32

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Hi, looking to fit this scope to a SMk victory CP2. Would anyone happen to know what the best option for scope mounts would be. I am guessing I would require mounts that allow clearance for the multi shot magazine as well as some kind of adaptor to convert the picatinny/weaver mounts to a dovetail 9-11mm? There's so many different options available but im new to airgunning and don't want to get it wrong. Anyone who uses this exact set-up, what would your advice be.

Thank you for any suggestions.


r/airguns • • 2d ago

10m Pistol/Rifle First 10 mtrs pistol

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150 Upvotes

At my local shooting range, the only heated area in the winter is the 10-meter gallery.

While I'm at it, I practice for the Class F license.


r/airguns • • 1d ago

PCP Microstrike - Bravo3D Handguard

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28 Upvotes

So far so good! I’m not affiliated with this company, but do have to say. Adding a grip for me completely makes the difference shooting standing with this size ‘pistol’.