I do own my own shooting range (200 plus yards) and own a 308 Texan and Big 9 side lever. I have an 8 in target at 200 yards and hit it consistently . I am just a hunter but, i also have a military background that I feel helps my skill level.Threads like this always get me to wondering as to why some buy “airguns” to try to consistently and practically shoot at 100 yards. Unless you’re putting in lots of time and effort and equipment prep. Or are a competitive shooter with great equipment? Your on a wild goose chase…
Not saying that some guns and shooters aren’t capable of sending consistently good groups at that distance. It just not the norm for the majority. I can shoot out to 100 yards in my backyard and spent a lot of time trying to to achieve good groups for the N.U.A.H. Club challenge at GTA. It took weeks of sending to finally get the right conditions for me to achieve Master status… But to what end for me personally? After that endeavor I deemed that for myself? I was done trying to chase MOA at 100 yards with my PCPs… I’ve killed pigeons out to 100+ yards. But found through experience that I prefer to shoot and pest out to 60-70 yards…
Most accurate Pcp air rifle at 100 yards under $1000?
Ok let,s hear your thoughts. Remember under $1000 & out to 100 yards?www.airgunnation.com
99% of my shooting is from 25-64 yards, at those distances the hits on objects the size of a chipper’s head are consistent. Out to 100 yards and beyond? Even mildly windy conditions introduce lots of variation in the flight of pellets… And yes, I’ve read about the slug hoopla. But the majority got into airguns for their short range practicality sending pellets. Simply finding it amusing (in a good way) the fact that some enter this hobby searching for 50-100+ FPE PCPs to shoot at 100+ yards…
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Moose
HAM Specialist
I pattern at 3 yards when testing a new sight design or cheap air guns. I look for hole in hole capability and what it takes to achieve this goal, or if it is even capable of this goal. I test for the worse results and determine if it is worth putting a good sight on the low-cost equipment that is presently on the market. If you can improve quality output from low-cost equipment, that is the potential for new opportunities. When you purchase the best equipment, you expect it to be the best with no surprises. I'm pleasantly surprised when a low-cost unit preforms better than expected. Marketing has shown that there have been more VW beetles sold than Ghosts. I'm talking cars here guys, not air guns.
"I think people overlook the value of 10m shooting and how it can improve fundamentals." I 100% agree with this statement. I seldom test beyond 13 yards at the indoor range. Even then I figure that I am the weakest link in the test. My "cone of precision" (MOA) stays within +/- 1/8" and that is sufficient for my needs. I have learned a lot from all member's posts and could not duplicate the results from all the testing done by all the qualified shooters here. Nice job, guys!
Shortcut
HAM Sniper
I had to think on this for a while, I try to practice 100 yard as much as I can but in reality I enjoy shooting from 10 yards to 75 yard and in between. When shooting with my shooting buddies at my cousins range there as a wide variety of different sizes and shapes of reactive targets. Have a lot of fun shooting paper at 50 and 100 yards
Sr.airgunner
HAM Shooter
I benchrest off a picnic table and have backstops made from railroad ties at 30, 60, and 90 yards. It has to be totally calm with no wind to shoot consistently at the 90 yard target which is a 3" shoot-n-see target on a homemade reactive background paper which is 2' square so I can see where each shot lands. I am guessing that the ft./lb energy at 90 yards is 1/2 or so less than at the muzzle. I have shot an invasive dove at 120 yards but that is rare.
PasadenaMike
Grand HAMster
No less than 200 yards. Kidding , probably max 50 yards
Hateful McNasty
Grand HAMster
10m to100y I have set up but 50 yard is my go to everyday .. the rest just got a target rack/trap but at 50 it's like a arcade..lll
Dadwag
HAM Sharp Shooter
I really enjoy the 30 to 45 yard range. With my break barrels that’s about the distance I feel pretty confident. I mainly plink or target shoot, but if I was to pest, I’d want to be sure of enough FPE for a clean kill.
Gramps-Too
HAM Sharp Shooter
My main backstop is 30 yards, also have one at 11 meters just yesterday I put one at 50 yards which is the limit for my property.
I have two PCPs with over 300 FPE suitable for the game I hunt. When I'm not hunting, I'm at my range, striking steel targets from 65 to 230 yards. My record is 400 yards, and I aim to surpass that distance next summer. There's a unique satisfaction in hitting steel with a big bore PCP. LOLThreads like this always get me to wondering as to why some buy “airguns” to try to consistently and practically shoot at 100 yards. Unless you’re putting in lots of time and effort and equipment prep. Or are a competitive shooter with great equipment? Your on a wild goose chase…
Not saying that some guns and shooters aren’t capable of sending consistently good groups at that distance. It just not the norm for the majority. I can shoot out to 100 yards in my backyard and spent a lot of time trying to to achieve good groups for the N.U.A.H. Club challenge at GTA. It took weeks of sending to finally get the right conditions for me to achieve Master status… But to what end for me personally? After that endeavor I deemed that for myself? I was done trying to chase MOA at 100 yards with my PCPs… I’ve killed pigeons out to 100+ yards. But found through experience that I prefer to shoot and pest out to 60-70 yards…
Most accurate Pcp air rifle at 100 yards under $1000?
Ok let,s hear your thoughts. Remember under $1000 & out to 100 yards?
99% of my shooting is from 25-64 yards, at those distances the hits on objects the size of a chipper’s head are consistent. Out to 100 yards and beyond? Even mildly windy conditions introduce lots of variation in the flight of pellets… And yes, I’ve read about the slug hoopla. But the majority got into airguns for their short range practicality sending pellets. Simply finding it amusing (in a good way) the fact that some enter this hobby searching for 50-100+ FPE PCPs to shoot at 100+ yards…
Scriv
Master HAMster
10-60 yards generally. 25-30 yards mostly. 75-80 yards occasionally. All pellets. When I need a slug I grab my .22 long rifle.
ernroe
HAM Sniper
30-50 yds on most days some times a little less. I like the 50 yard targets better as they present more of a challenge.
rsfrid
HAM Specialist
Winter and rainy/windy days I shoot at 7 yards indoors. In summer I occasionally drive to the range and shoot 25 or 50 yards, but that’s just so I can say I did it. I don't find it any more enjoyable than indoor 7 yard shooting.
JimT66
Master HAMster
I normally target shoot at 25 to 30 yards. My max distance I can shoot out back is maybe 45 yards. I do shoot paper occasionally, but mainly squirrels and starlings, crows that get after my chicken feed. That keeps the skills sharp for the trash pandas and coyotes...and the ever present armadillos.
Are you sure you can shoot in your state park? most it is prohibited.
I can see your point when shooting small bore but, i do see many shoot birds 50-100 plus yards. when shooting mid bore it's a whole different world. I have shot woodchucks out to 144 yards and with my new setup with .308 Texan want to push it out to 200 yards. Before the new setup, it was a 0 MOA pcp at 100 yards and I'm just a hunter that dose practice my skills. I also find it just as amusing not to push the envelope no matter what you shoot but, when it comes to critter you have to retain enough fpe to humanly take out game. You should challenge yourself on distance. This is just how I enjoy my pcps.Threads like this always get me to wondering as to why some buy “airguns” to try to consistently and practically shoot at 100 yards. Unless you’re putting in lots of time and effort and equipment prep. Or are a competitive shooter with great equipment? Your on a wild goose chase…
Not saying that some guns and shooters aren’t capable of sending consistently good groups at that distance. It just not the norm for the majority. I can shoot out to 100 yards in my backyard and spent a lot of time trying to to achieve good groups for the N.U.A.H. Club challenge at GTA. It took weeks of sending to finally get the right conditions for me to achieve Master status… But to what end for me personally? After that endeavor I deemed that for myself? I was done trying to chase MOA at 100 yards with my PCPs… I’ve killed pigeons out to 100+ yards. But found through experience that I prefer to shoot and pest out to 60-70 yards…
Most accurate Pcp air rifle at 100 yards under $1000?
Ok let,s hear your thoughts. Remember under $1000 & out to 100 yards?
99% of my shooting is from 25-64 yards, at those distances the hits on objects the size of a chipper’s head are consistent. Out to 100 yards and beyond? Even mildly windy conditions introduce lots of variation in the flight of pellets… And yes, I’ve read about the slug hoopla. But the majority got into airguns for their short range practicality sending pellets. Simply finding it amusing (in a good way) the fact that some enter this hobby searching for 50-100+ FPE PCPs to shoot at 100+ yards…
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