Jump to content

13BVET

Members
 View Profile  See their activity

  • Posts

    998

  • Joined

  • Last visited

  • Days Won

    1

 Content Type 

Profiles

Forums

Hunting New York - NY Hunting, Deer, Bow Hunting, Fishing, Trapping, Predator News and Forums

Media Demo

Links

Calendar

Store

Everything posted by 13BVET

  1. 13BVET
    Actually, airguns have been used for hunting for hundreds of years. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Air_gun
  2. 13BVET
    I hear you. I love the bow, but the draw weight is too much for me, because of spinal issues. Need to get the one in the 50-60# range. I've currently got the 60-70# range.
  3. 13BVET
    I'm trying not to let my true feelings be known. All the vulgarity would get me kicked off the site!
  4. 13BVET
    The current administration is nothing but a bunch of idiots. That pretty much sums up my feelings about them..............
  5. 13BVET
    The people who were actually there, stated that it was absolutely accurate.
  6. 13BVET
    What did you want to know, Doc? Like most ammo, the bullet for these come in different grains. I used to have a 20 gauge air shotgun, that shot 396 grain dangerous game slugs with authority. I'd easily punch through 2x4's at 50 yards. The key to power on these, is air pressure, and hammer spring. The heavier the hammer spring, the more power. If you combine, for example, a heavy hammer spring, with a 4500 psi fill, you're talking some respectable power. Combine that with a healthy weight-let's say 300 grain bullet, you're going to have some impressive downrange energy.
  7. 13BVET
    Good question. I haven't measured it to be honest.
  8. 13BVET
    They were only made from 1968, to 1969.
  9. 13BVET
    Thankfully, a lot of big bores exceed that 650 fps mark.
  10. 13BVET
    Very nice crossbow. Now, I just have to put it together. I haven't quite figured out what I'm going to do with it yet, since I've always used the compound...........
  11. 13BVET
    Thanks, JJB. I definitely needed that info.
  12. 13BVET
    Okay, I'm willing to ship, but I'd have to charge $10 more, for a total of $160. I have no idea what it would cost to ship it.
  13. 13BVET
    Thanks-that's a good idea. Dicks might have at least one.
  14. 13BVET
    Lewis & Clark used a big bore air rifle to harvest game. And that was ages ago.
  15. 13BVET
    Absolutely. Most notably the custom made ones, that can be designed to gain that power. Of course, they're way out of my price range, but that's a different story.
  16. 13BVET
    Asking $150.
  17. 13BVET
    I agree. I certainly threw that one out there without thinking.
  18. 13BVET
    Oh, I'm not going to dispute the cutting abilities of a broadhead. And, quite frankly, I wouldn't dispute the .30 either. My preference would certainly be .45, and above.
  19. 13BVET
    Okay, I can understand the crossbow point, but, just like the crossbow, it's a personal choice. Also, just like the crossbow, it will face the same scrutiny from a lot of hunters. The fact is, that a lot of hunters also frown upon the use of a crossbow for hunting deer, as they see it as "cheating". As for the fears of just wounding deer, these air rifles (in fact, there's an air shotgun they make now), can be scoped for accuracy just like any other gun. As for exiting the other side, there was an issue with that at one time, but the ammo is much more improved today. I don't recall anyone I have communicated with on this issue, ever losing a deer after shooting it with a big bore, but I do know of people losing them after shooting them with the bow-and, for that matter, blowing their legs off with the gun. Since you only have one shot-just like with the bow, you have to be precise.
  20. 13BVET
    I agree. Unfortunately, I think lack of knowledge of airguns, is a big factor also. You and I both know, that by putting in a heavier hammer spring, it will increase power significantly. You'll get less shots, but it will certainly up the power. As for the season issue, we know that it's just going to be incorporated into the regular season. I can't understand why this is such a big deal.
  21. 13BVET
    Okay, so here's a prime example. The Air Force Texan, .45, 1000fps, producing over 500 ft lbs of energy. http://www.pyramydair.com/s/m/AirForce_Texan_Big_Bore_Air_Rifle/3575/6923 This will most certainly take deer sized game very cleanly.
  22. 13BVET
    The fact of the matter is, that a .22 will kill a deer, if it's hit in the right spot.
  23. 13BVET
    Seriously? They certainly carry more foot pounds than the bow, and yet the bow is quite effective.
  24. 13BVET
    It is definitely unique. The scope mount on this one, is not commonplace, that I'm aware of. I believe fewer were made with the scope mount. Anyway, the way it works, is that you have a lever underneath that you cock, put in the bullet, release the safety, and fire. The compressed air actually ignites the charge. Certainly something different...........
  25. 13BVET
    My numbers as to how many were made of this model may be off, since the ones with the scope rail were not the norm. I would guess that less than 4000 were made with the scope rail, since most of them that I have seen, do not have it. I was also wrong on the manufacturing timeframe. The Daisy VL was only made from 1968, to 1969-only one year.
×
×
  • Create New...