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An Option!
More Bang for the Buck!
Using air rifles for small game hunting is becoming more and more popular each hunting season. These low caliber guns are useful for hunting small game like birds, foxes, rabbits and squirrels
There are different caliber air rifles for different uses. The .177 caliber is used mostly for target practice. Whereas, the .22 and .25 caliber weapons are more suited for hunting. The ideal hunting air rifle has the properties of providing 1000 feet per second velocity; an automatic cocking safety system and single shot.
Like their big brothers, there’s a full range of telescopes that will assist the firer during limited visibility and with shots at distant ranges. The operation of air rifles are comparatively easy and can lull the inexperienced hunter into a lack of hunting awareness and concentration. The same marksmanship techniques and principles apply as with larger caliber weapons – be aware of your surroundings and PRACTICE, PRACTICE, PRACTICE!
A “Grand Dame”!
WOW, No Excuses!
I’ve always had a fondness for the Colt .45 (M19A1) pistol. I carried one in the military and became a believer when I personally experienced its durability and knock-down power.
However, trying to compare it with one of the ultra modern Glocks, S&W, or even Colt pistols is like comparing apples with oranges or even trying to be objective when evaluating one of the great Cinematic Dames of yester-year as compared with one of the young movie queens of today – it’s all in the pudding!
But, to further complicate it, if you could take your old trust military issue .45 cal. pistol and give it the proverbial cosmetic uplift of handmade laser grips; guaranteed, this would give you the confidence and ability to keep up with the youngsters and be truly ready/qualified for the “Big Time”!
Laser Sights!
Pistol Laser Sight!
Laser sighting is not new but seems to be becoming more popular each day. This technology is not a replacement for using good, strong marksmanship principle and techniques. There is more to it than pointing the weapon at the target, placing the red/green dot where you want the bullet to hit, and pulling the trigger. It does have limitations.
Most laser sights use red laser diodes. This red beam of light can be extremely difficult to see during the daylight, depending on back-ground/drop. Technology has developed a green laser that has improved the visual capability. But, it’s a little more expensive than the red laser and batteries don’t seem to last as long. This equation must also factor that whether using a red or green laser, these beams of light can be seen from/by both the shooting and target locations. There’s no surprise here!
However, there are infrared laser sighting systems that are only visible to people wearing night vision devices; but, this rather defeats the sometimes needed spontaneity. Like other sighting devices, externally attached laser sights must be checked periodically for proper zero/calibration.
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