As you know, for many men, hunting and fishing have always been and will be their favorite pastimes. Spearfishing is two pleasures in one: both shot from a gun, and caught fish. But to get this pleasure, you need to choose the right gun.
There are different types of spearguns, and before buying, you should familiarize yourself with their advantages and disadvantages.
According to its characteristics, the market leader is a pneumatic gun. Its main advantages are:
- Significant battle power with small sizes;
- the ability to adjust the strength of the shot;
- the presence of a large selection of harpoons;
- excellent hunter maneuverability under water;
- weapons are very compact;
- use this gun for a long time, both around the world and in Russia.
In turn, pneumatic guns (underwater) have a number of disadvantages:
- low accuracy;
- requires special aiming skills;
- requires a lot of effort when pulling the trigger;
- risky reloading process;
- a sudden depressurization process may occur;
- loud noise during the shot;
- power decreases with increasing depth.
Underwater type RPP shotguns are also convenient to use. They allow you to hunt at close range and are especially popular among beginner underwater hunters. Advantages of the RPP shotgun:
- maximum ease of use;
- practicality;
- excellent hit accuracy.
Therefore, it is not surprising that there is a great demand for them both among beginners and among professionals. The RPP underwater rifle after the purchase requires a little refinement, but this is not so important. And it is important that many underwater hunters, despite the abundance of new guns, continue to use RPP guns made in the distant eighties.
Crossbow spearguns are also much appreciated among submarine hunters. But, like almost everything, this gun has its advantages and disadvantages. The positive aspects of crossbows:
- ease when you press the trigger;
- aiming accuracy;
- safe charging;
- ease of use;
- shots are fired almost silently;
- lack of tossing during a shot.
Disadvantages of a crossbow gun:
- big size;
- the impossible regulation of the battle force when the gun is loaded;
- the power of the shot decreases with a low water temperature;
- drop in traction over time.
When going on spearfishing, choose a gun that will be, first of all, convenient for you to use. Follow the advice of professionals and pay attention to quality and manufacturer. To choose the right gun for yourself, it is worth considering several factors. First of all, you need to choose underwater guns depending on the area in which you will hunt. Where the water is very clean and clear, there are no pitfalls, you can use crossbows. Each gun is convenient in its specific place. Some lovers, for whom spearfishing is the meaning of life, own several types of guns at once.