Here we are, one-fifth of the 21st century behind us. So it's probably safe to assume that most folks reading this have at least a passing familiarity with paintball and airsoft guns. However, many probably still hear the word "airgun" and immediately think of "Daisy," “Red Ryder," or simply "BB gun." Others might recall "my old pump-up pellet gun." Would it surprise you to learn that there are a number of mass-produced airguns up to .50 caliber and capable of taking big game? In fact, 23 states allow the use of big-bore (generally, .30 caliber and higher) airguns for taking deer-sized game, and efforts continue to bring more states into the fold. And the best part is, with few exceptions, any adult can purchase and own these marvelous inventions without jumping through regulatory hoops and have them delivered to your door.
You may be wondering why this potential new hobby has escaped your radar for this long. First, these are not the "entry-level" or low-end airguns found at the big-box stores; these bad boys are higher ticket items. Second, the widespread perception was that "BB guns" were toys for boys, not for serious shooters, and definitely not for hunting. However, this being 'Merica, there was a faction that never outgrew their love of punching holes in tin cans, sniping enemy toy soldiers, or practicing until “strike anywhere" matches could consistently be lit with a single shot.
この記事は Recoil の May - June 2022 版に掲載されています。
7 日間の Magzter GOLD 無料トライアルを開始して、何千もの厳選されたプレミアム ストーリー、9,000 以上の雑誌や新聞にアクセスしてください。
すでに購読者です ? サインイン
この記事は Recoil の May - June 2022 版に掲載されています。
7 日間の Magzter GOLD 無料トライアルを開始して、何千もの厳選されたプレミアム ストーリー、9,000 以上の雑誌や新聞にアクセスしてください。
すでに購読者です? サインイン
THE 'PARTNER FORCE' AK
A First-hand Look at the AKs of Afghan Commandos
THE SCAR WITHOUT FN
The Self-Assembled Modular SCAR 17
WATER DRAGON - THE GREY GHOST 6ARC DRAC
The Latest Long-Range 6ARC Rifle, Developed on the Range
QUARTER CIRCLE 10 YKMF-5
When an MP5 Isn't
THE GOOD, THE BAD, AND THE SILENT
Tactical Cowboy by Heritage Manufacturing
FOLDING FRONT-END FIREPOWER
AR-15 Takedown Systems for Compact Capability
CANADA'S NATIONAL FIREARMS ASSOCIATION
The NFA is Leading the Way to Fight for Gun Rights in Canuck Country
BEST OF SHOT SHOW 2022
Bear in mind that just because a product received an award doesn't mean it has our endorsement (by default everything awarded is new), but you'll be seeing more of everything you see here in these pages in upcoming issues.
BFT47 AK
Has Century Managed to Produce a Working American AK? We Put Their Latest Version to the Test
ANGSTADT ARMS MDP-9
Move Over MP5, There's a New Roller Locked Subgun in Town