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I've taken to using my 22 cal AirKing springer for picking off squirrels.
It's quiet and accurate, ideal for stealth hunting where you don't want to draw attention.
Sub inch accuracy at 50 yards from a braced hold.
At 20 yards no problem performing grey craniotomies.
That one right under the stock is a BEAST ! Kinda like popcorn shrimp !
That one right under the stock is a BEAST ! Kinda like popcorn shrimp !
I absolutely love that Diana K-98. Where did you get it?
Mike
What's the most reasonably priced accurate 22 cal. Air rifle out there out of the box? That you wouldnt have to tune to death ?I got it from https://www.pyramydair.com/
I had all sorts of problems with it and had to work on it extensively. Go to this thread to see about some fixes for the rifle, starting at reply #26.
https://www.gatewaytoairguns.org/GTA/index.php?topic=131853.20
Realize that some people have never had any problem with the rifle. On the other hand, if it's a spring-powered air rifle, I have to work on it.
I have a love-hate relationship with the Beeman/Weihrauch line of air rifles. I've had to work on everyone of them right out of the box. After I've done that, they shoot like a dream.
The Air Arms ProSport has me drooling right now. https://www.pyramydair.com/product/air-arms-pro-sport?m=177
They only have them in beech. I want one in walnut. From everything that I've read, the ProSport is great right out of the box.
During the years when the Kenyan born marxist was in the whitehouse and rimfire ammo was hard to get, I immersed myself in the airgun world. Even with all the work that I've done on the springers, I'm still happy that I did.
I don't want to hijack the thread. So I'll post a photo of the RAR. I got it back from the gunsmith after having the barrel cut down and threaded for the suppressor. I still need to take it back out to the range with some good ammunition to see how it performs.
Here's the laundry list of modifications and add-ons:
Boyd's Rifle Stock
Glades Armory Extended Bolt Handle and Knob
Vortex Viper PST Gen II 2-10X
Vortex Switchview Scope Lever
UTG Scope Rings
Timney Trigger
Leather Sling and Swivels
Williams dovetail blank
Cut down and thread barrel
SIG 22LR Suppressor
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What's the most reasonably priced accurate 22 cal. Air rifle out there out of the box? That you wouldnt have to tune to death ?
Hey Longshot, great reply, I've seen some of the reviews on the springer, goo/bad. I also noticed you can get the Diana k-98 in PCP. I just think that a K98 in air rifle form is super cool. I could lay waste to the horde of starling in my back yard.
Mike
Is yours .177 or .22? I would probably opt for the .22
THANK YOU! I had been wondering where all the dead squirrels were, with ALL this squirrel shooting!!! Nice pistol!I am certainly jealous of those who also get a spring season for squirrels. Here in PA, we don’t have that luxury. Our season starts in September and is off-and-on until February. With that said, I hunt with multiple .22s, mostly being CZ; however, I enjoy using the 17HM2 more. My furtherest squirrel to date is 127 yards. Here are my two favorite squirrel rimfires. The CZ is a 17HM2 and the Single Six Hunter is 22LR.
I forgot to ask if they are made in Germany?
Mike
I’m jealousA proper selection and sufficient quantity of ammunition is beneficial for keeping the squirrel rifles dialed in. View attachment 7625958View attachment 7625959
That's good shooting for 100 yard .22. My system for KS squirrels is my Ruger 10-22 with Kidd barrel , Midas plus Ammo and a suppressor for most timber hunting . I'm aim and shoot out to 60 yards off a light tripod . But for pastures or open timber out comes the 22 magnum. I can put 10 in a quarter at 100 yards all day . So yea, I take 2 rifles on trips . I only head shoot them too. June 1 is coming up quick !As squirrel season is about to open in Kansas and Missouri I am starting a thread about rifles and related items we utilize to hunt them. Was not sure if proper to post in this or the hunting thread but decided here as the main focus will be rifles and ammo.
I will be posting photos of my rifles, ammo, groups, DOPE etc.
I encourage others to make commnets and post thier own photos as well.
It will take me a while to get photos posted but will start today.
Rifle pictured is is old Winchester 52C factory Sporting Rifle.
The groups are Eley Match EPS bullet. listed at 1057 velocity. Both are 5 shot groups one at 50 and one at 100 yards. Both fired sitting with back against tree and tight sling.
Scope is Leupold 3-9 AO EFR. Dot reticule. I aim off top of dot at junction of fine CH. some vertical dispersion is caused by the inexact aiming point. I will trade out scope at some time. I sight rifles to shoot just above the POA. That way I can hold on bottom of squirrel eye and center it.
The flat nose EPS BULLET kills better than the older RN bullet. Rounds are all magazine fed just as they are in hunting.
Will post more information on this and other rifles later.
My 100 yard data is exactly +5 min above the 50 yard data. I find this odd as my 28" 52 is 7M plus to the same range with same ammo. The 24" barrel is faster and louder.
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Nice rifle! Do you have any history on it, or is it a recent purchase?Maybe I’ll venture out with this thing in the fall. 22 short might limit my range for tagging tree rats though. View attachment 7629586
Winchester 1885 “Winder Musket” circa late 1918/early 1919 iirc, US Property stamped. Bought it from a guy who was selling an estate for a friend who passed away. Shoots good and still in great shape. I’ve had it for about a year now, shot it a few times and put it in safe.Nice rifle! Do you have any history on it, or is it a recent purchase?
DW
I don't know why I find that so funny. I guess it's because I can relate!Man, I can’t even stay up all day long much less shoot well.
I love sporters for hunting, but will carry anything from target pistols to heavy rifles. View attachment 7629904
Dude your killin me,,,,,,,that SWFA scope and that Can on the front of that rifle. That's a sweet setup, I think I need one.
Mike
Just fine for sniping the starling while sitting on my back deck. I was looking at the PCP version, but cant find much info.
Mike
That SWFA scope takes the recoil of that springer?
Wow...nice! Someone just got an heirloom...Just sold this 52C Sporter. It appeared unfired.
Mounted a scope and will ammo test and dial in today for buyer. View attachment 7630991