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General Discussion To Gateway To Airguns => Hunting Gate => : Nexweb April 30, 2008, 06:50:58 AM
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Hi, I've been lurking around here at GTA for a while now, but haven't ever posted anything. I gotta say its a really great place to be, and even though I only have one rifle for now (the B26), I still like reading about all the other guns. Here's some pics of me and my B26 on our first hunt. I got it last year but have only been shooting at targets. Since the weather was getting better I figured I should try her out!
(http://www.gatewaytoairguns.com/airguns/photos/get-photo.asp?photoid=1243)
(http://www.gatewaytoairguns.com/airguns/photos/get-photo.asp?photoid=1242)
(http://www.gatewaytoairguns.com/airguns/photos/get-photo.asp?photoid=1241)
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Excellent shooting Webster and a great pic. Beautiful coloring on that little critter. B-26 looks great,,, they are nice rifles aren't they??? Thanks for sharing.....
Jeff
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A BIG WELCOME Aboard Webster. Sure glad you are now posting with pics.. You know what we like..:) For your first shooter the B-26 was a great choice. Congratulations on you first kill and we hope you continue to keep posting with pictures often..
Thanks again for sharing with us Webster.
Gene
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great photo and great shot open sights even!!!!!!
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Yeah, I like the open sights. I only reacently scoped it with a centerpoint scope i won on the Crosman gate. Still figuring out what hold is best for me and working on my technique.
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Good shootin' Webster. The B26 is a great all around rifle, I sure have liked mine. You know what they say 'beware the one gun shooter.'
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Great shootin Webster and welcome to GTA. You found the Hunting Gate just fine and we look forward to more hunt's from you .
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Congrats on your scope Webster and welcome!
For the money you made an exellent purchase of the B-26. Is yours .177 or .22?
Where did you order yours through?
I have the Standard also in .22 with the Leapers 3-9x32 A/O mounted in Leapers Medium rings.
Good job on the pics and keep 'em coming!
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I got a .22 and it was ordered from best air gun. No complaints about their service the gun came in great condition.
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the Library section yet? Check it out and read some of the air rifle shooting info there. I think you will see a description of the "artillery hold."
Remember to sight in the scope the same way you intend to shoot it and try to use the same hold as much as possible.
I have the same B-26 you do and mine doesn't seem to be too sensitive. Good luck!
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B26s are just... cool. But after the work I lavished on my -2 stock, it still hasn't taken a single critter, mostly because work travel has cut into shootin' time. So congrats to you (by the way, cool shirt art also). Good kill with the iron sights.
I think I overscoped my 26 at first, and I finally put the Tasco Golden Antler 3-9 on it after recommendations here. It is a much better fit and balance, and the rifle is ready and shooting great. I think it is an excellent combination if you decide to go that step.
After this month, it is going hunting. Just gotta get through May and a lot of airplanes. Our squirrels aren't as pretty as yours but they probably need shooting even more!