Among amateurs, and professionals, at the present time, a wide variety of weapons, including an air rifle for hunting game and animals, is of increasing interest.
The possibility of using air rifles is largely affected by the economic component, which can dramatically reduce the cost of firing, compared with conventional firearms. Also positive aspects are the virtually absent recoil momentum, low noise, excellent accuracy and accuracy characteristics.
Supporters of conventional weapons at the same time noted the unsuitability of using an air rifle against large hunting targets. However, with a comparative assessment of the possibilities of using weapons against small and medium game, as well as a small beast, no one responds poorly, confirming the advantage of air rifles.
A huge selection of pneumatic trunks is presented by various online stores. Fans of shooting and seasoned hunters can choose the sample of interest to them. The annotations describe in detail the combat and operational characteristics, which allows you to compare the proposed options. The chosen air rifle for hunting or entertainment will be delivered quickly by courier, the timing depends only on the place of residence.
In the absence of confidence in Internet opportunities, or considering the best way to make a personal choice, you should visit weapons stores. In a good store, the sales consultant will select the best rifle option for inquiries and financial opportunities.
The best air rifle can only be selected based on the conditions for which it is purchased. Pneumatic systems are classified in two main directions: type of equipment and caliber.
Calibration is carried out as follows:
4.5 mm ("children's" caliber) - with a real firing range of 50-60 meters;
5.5 mm ("papal" caliber) - with a real firing range of up to 70 meters;
6.35 mm ("grandfather" caliber) - with a real firing range of up to 80 meters;
9 mm - the most powerful rifle with a range of up to 100 meters.
Classification by type of equipment is divided into:
spring-piston pneumatics (PPP), which include single-shot barrels (breakable type, well known for the usual shooting ranges in parks);
multicompression pneumatics (MCP) - these are trunks that require the swinging of an element of a weapon (usually the underbarrel part of the fore-end), creating pressure on one shot;
pre-pumped pneumatics (PCP, which is due to the English-language abbreviation PCP) - using internal storage devices (cylinders) with compressed air.
A do-it-yourself air rifle can be made, however, this requires good equipment, great knowledge of the theory and rules of shooting, knowledge of the mechanisms of individual small arms. But even if all these conditions are met, there is no guarantee that the created sample will satisfy the requirements for accuracy and accuracy, as well as safety of use.
In any case, an air rifle for hunting small game is used by shooting at the target’s body, since the distance and small overall dimensions will not provide the necessary accuracy. In addition, the use of 9 mm rifles for this purpose is not recommended, since a large wound channel will nullify all the results of such a hunt.
When hunting for larger game (goose, capercaillie, black grouse), as well as the beast (hare, fox, marmot, beaver, etc.), it is more preferable to shoot in the head area, which allows you to reliably hit the target.
In the arms markets of the CIS countries, an air rifle for hunting is offered by leading companies: "Diana", "Weihrauh", "Air Arms" - in the class of top options; Norica, Gamo, Crosman, Stoeger - budget options.