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by Saltine
Fri Jul 27, 2012 7:44 pm
Forum: Olympic Rifle - Air and Smallbore
Topic: Newbie seeking spring rifle recommendations
Replies: 7
Views: 1675

People have recommended 1980's (and older) rifles because you asked for spring-powered. In the '80s manufacturers went over to Single Stroke Pneumatic, and Pre-Charged Pneumatic designs. These produce less recoil; the latest PCP rifle are totally recoilless, and cocking requires almost no physical ...
by Saltine
Thu Jul 26, 2012 10:48 pm
Forum: Olympic Rifle - Air and Smallbore
Topic: Newbie seeking spring rifle recommendations
Replies: 7
Views: 1675

Thank you everybody for the suggestions. From the selection I guess that I should estimate spending around $500. Also, the suggestions are "past" models. Does that mean that all of that current models are not as good?
by Saltine
Tue Jul 24, 2012 3:36 pm
Forum: Olympic Rifle - Air and Smallbore
Topic: Newbie seeking spring rifle recommendations
Replies: 7
Views: 1675

Newbie seeking spring rifle recommendations

Hi Everybody, I'm looking for a new activity to replace archery. I thought that I might try 10m air rifle because I can do it in the house (community association and weather). I would like a spring rifle that would not be very inexpensive, in case I don't stick with it. However, if I do, I want a ri...