Does Anybody Just Use A Springer?

[Skot Ruthless Teale 1,701]

I'm a spring rifle man 100%. I've bought a PCP for the pleasure of faster-reloading multi-shot shooting but, I can match any PCP with my spring rifles and my hunting will still be carried out with my trusted, faithful, spring-powered hunting companions.

 

Anyone who still thinks PCPs are the be-all and end-all of accurate hunting has, honestly, a lot to learn about skilled marksmanship with an air rifle

 

Pianoman.

Couldn't agree more!

 

Happy new year to you and Helen

[macker71165 5]

thnx for the input guys! happy new year!

[SimonDavidson 4]

I was shooting springers for almost 30 years, until last year when I got my first PCP.. then I was hooked, I prefer to shoot the PCP..

[Mawders 595]

Spring rifle only here.

[mark williams 7,563]

The indoor range I frequent is approx.` 85% pcp, the gunsmith I use is about the same % in sales,- not flying a flag here but this is "the trend" at present.

I have shot springers for over 40 years and last year bought the HW 100 KT, changed my cal, to .177 and my results are much better, so much so I am disappointed with myself when I miss.

One thing that I have noticed ( imho) is that .177 is the fav cal in pcp if the shooter only has the one rifle, and if he/she has a second rifle - then that is usually .22 but equally it is quite often a springer..

 

Just my humble opinion

 

atb.

[Skot Ruthless Teale 1,701]

Well .177 is easier to shoot

and PCP are so easy to shoot anyone can do it...

 

so .177 pcp equals instant results making everyone a world class sniper!

 

but how many of them can shoot a springer just as well..????????????

[mark williams 7,563]

Does it matter ?

Mr blogs shoots 10 bulls with his springer.

Mrs Jones shoots 10 bullseyes with her pcp, - and ?

If a shooters accuracy is improved with a pcp then great .If accuracy is better for you with a springer then great again.

 

atb

[Skot Ruthless Teale 1,701]

Wasn't meaning to sound like I was having a go at you

 

Each to their own. as long as you enjoy your shooting that's all that really matters

[mark williams 7,563]

No worries mate this is a good discussion.

I was not the worlds best shot with a springer but I certainly could hold my own (after 40 yrs practice ) ,I shot the Feinwerkbau sport 127 until last year.(.22)

I bought the HW100 KT (.177) and all my hunting is done with this gun (hide and shooting sticks) .I also own shotguns but find I am always reaching for my 100,- I get far more satisfaction from fieldcraft - (ghillie suit freak you see).

When using a springer, the cocking of it was a warning "CLICK" and I would lose my chance to shoot on occasions.

The pcp eliminates all noise, movement, scope creep, recoil and "CLICKS" with multi shot mags added,- a no brainer for me "BUT" I totally understand the "no soul" issue and skill involved with shooting springers .

I am about to treat myself to a light weight hunting/mooching rifle and my heart says PCP in .22 not springer if that says anything to the original poster.

 

atb , happy new year everyone !

[Skot Ruthless Teale 1,701]

No worries mate this is a good discussion.

I was not the worlds best shot with a springer but I certainly could hold my own (after 40 yrs practice ) ,I shot the Feinwerkbau sport 127 until last year.(.22)

I bought the HW100 KT (.177) and all my hunting is done with this gun (hide and shooting sticks) .I also own shotguns but find I am always reaching for my 100,- I get far more satisfaction from fieldcraft - (ghillie suit freak you see).

When using a springer, the cocking of it was a warning "CLICK" and I would lose my chance to shoot on occasions.

The pcp eliminates all noise, movement, scope creep, recoil and "CLICKS" with multi shot mags added,- a no brainer for me "BUT" I totally understand the "no soul" issue and skill involved with shooting springers .

I am about to treat myself to a light weight hunting/mooching rifle and my heart says PCP in .22 not springer if that says anything to the original poster.

 

atb , happy new year everyone !

Air arms s410k .22

Or bsa ultra SE .22

[mark williams 7,563]

A arms s5 10 and as you say A arms s4 10 k both in same thoughts .Took a look at the handsome regal too but the lads at my range get problems with Daystates on a regular basis.Brocock looks nice and still need to pick up and hold the Ultra but they are well rated. The range lads highly recommend the A arms.

 

atb