Introductions Hello form NW Indiana!

[Docbondo]

Hello! I am a total newbie when it comes to air guns. I have been shooting black powder and trap guns for 50+years. I am currently doing my due diligence to try and decide on my first "Adult" air gun. But as you all already know, it can be a daunting effort to try to make a decision that makes sense before laying out the cash. I guess I'm just trying to not make a mistake that will change my mind about getting into shooting air instead of powder. Any help would be much appreciated. I know we all have opinions and I thank you for the input. Looking forward to the journey! Mike

 

[hameditor]

Welcome to the HAM Community

 

[FL22]

Hello and welcome to HAM.

 

[Nealgl1985]

Welcome!

What are you looking for in a airgun? Some basic info will help narrow down the recommendations. Things like, how much you are looking to spend, distance you'll be shooting, if you will be hunting mostly(if so what game animals) or bench rest shooting, how quiet you need it to be.

You will need an air source wether it is a hand pump, compressor, or tank you get filled at scuba shop. That is the only other big expense except the other 20 airguns you'll buy after you have fallen down the rabbit hole .

 

[PapaT]

Welcome to our HAMlet! As mentioned, the more information about what you are looking for/to do will help in giving the right direction in recommendations. The air source portion really only comes into play if you are going into PCP.

 

[Jaabaa]

Hey there " The what did you get today" is always cool.

 

[dunz]

Howdy and greetings from FL.

I'd start with a HW30, that gun is so much fun no matter where this journey takes you, you'll want one mwahahaha

 

[Farmplinker2]

Greetings from Ohio fellow HAMster! Like others have said, What do you want to do? Casual plinking, serious target work, pesting, hunting, or a combo? Casual plinking, it's hard to beat an Adult Red Rider/Marlin "lever".

 

[Jaabaa]

Howdy and greetings from FL.

I'd start with a HW30, that gun is so much fun no matter where this journey takes you, you'll want one mwahahaha

I agree with that. I have a 30s and 50s
The 30 is my favorite of all my guns.

 

[Joey 69]

Welcome to the Community, This forum will help you love your choice of Air Gunning. Don't be afraid of asking
advice, No such thing as dumb questions here. we were all new at one time. Ask and you shall receive. go with a Quality air gun, more money but you will win in the long shot.

 

[kcender]

Hello! I am a total newbie when it comes to air guns. I have been shooting black powder and trap guns for 50+years. I am currently doing my due diligence to try and decide on my first "Adult" air gun. But as you all already know, it can be a daunting effort to try to make a decision that makes sense before laying out the cash. I guess I'm just trying to not make a mistake that will change my mind about getting into shooting air instead of powder. Any help would be much appreciated. I know we all have opinions and I thank you for the input. Looking forward to the journey! Mike

Welcome Mike! You've fallen in with good company.

 

[Dogowski]

Hello! I am a total newbie when it comes to air guns. I have been shooting black powder and trap guns for 50+years. I am currently doing my due diligence to try and decide on my first "Adult" air gun. But as you all already know, it can be a daunting effort to try to make a decision that makes sense before laying out the cash. I guess I'm just trying to not make a mistake that will change my mind about getting into shooting air instead of powder. Any help would be much appreciated. I know we all have opinions and I thank you for the input. Looking forward to the journey! Mike

Good luck in your quest and welcome to the forum!