DEC notice now allows fish photos / Airgun shooting on rise

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Airgun shooting on rise

Target shooters entering competitions or just out to do some plinking and aiming practice have shown a trend toward airgun shooting to avoid the hassles, difficulties and expenses of .22-caliber ammunition.

All major airgun manufacturers now produce firearms with the accuracy and killing power needed to hunt small game; some models are designed for big-game hunting.

A recent survey of 4,500 shooters on ShooterSurvey.com showed 40 percent of respondents now shoot air rifles, a number up from 33 percent one year ago. The increase is attributed to a lack of available ammo.  

Shortage of .22 caliber rounds and increased prices for bulk purchases are major factors. Airgun pellets in all popular calibers are readily available and considerably cheaper than the .17 and .22 caliber rounds so often used on target ranges and for small-game hunting.

One nearby example is the expanded numbers of competitors drawn to Crosman All-American Field Target Championship that will be held at Rochester Brooks Gun Club in Rush June 13-14.

This kind of event draws shooters from across the country, many of whom previously entered conventional firearms matches and championships. For more details on the Crosman event, visit crosman.com/connect/crosman-field-target-championship.

Edited May 31, 2015 by EspressoBuzz