Well when I first started coming on these forums I used to think there was no way a .22 air gun could be as accurate at a .177. While my .177 gun is extremely accurate, the .22 guns can hold their own, especially at longer ranges and in the wind.
I also thought that a .177 couldn't "really" be used for hunting. However, I found that because of the accuracy that head shots on game was quite possible and quite lethal!
I also never thought that an inexpensive gun could shoot as well as an expensive gun. While that proved to be true with my Air Hawk, it isn't for the RWS 350 and TF 89 comparison. Both are accurate and hit hard and the TF 89 is about a third of the price!
Who would have thought a trigger could make a Gamo gun able to put them in the same hole at 30 yards? The only excuse I can make with my Charlie Trigger and my Whisper is ME!
Anyway, thanks for all of the information this year. I've really enjoyed being part of the GTA forums!
(I personally BLAME you all for getting me addicted to air guns!!!)
What I've bought in 2009:
A Gamo Whisper, it now has a Leapers 3 x 9 AO scope on it and a Charlie Trigger. It can punch a gnat's eyes out!
A RWS 350 with another Leapers Scope a 3 x 9 with rubberized padding, non-AO (my hunting gun)
A Ruger Air Hawk, tuned by Mike Melick, it has as Simmons 3 x 9 scope on it. (I use it as a plinker gun. It was a Cabelas refurb and is by far my most inaccurate gun, but because it is tuned the easiest to shoot and she likes cheap pellets)
A scope and mounts for my 1971 Sheridan Blue Streak. It can still punch ragged holes in paper or knock a squirrel loopy!
Lastly, my wifey bought me a TF 89. It currently has my Gamo 3x9 scope on it and nice one piece mount.
