B26 takes first blood

[Nexweb]

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!

[longislandhunter]

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

[Gene_SC]

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

[hunter78]

great photo and great shot open sights even!!!!!!

[Nexweb]

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.

[PeakChick]

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.'

[shadow]

Great shootin Webster and welcome to GTA. You found the Hunting Gate just fine and we look forward to more hunt's from you .

[USNCop]

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!

[Nexweb]

I got a .22 and it was ordered from best air gun. No complaints about their service the gun came in great condition.

[USNCop]

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!

[daveshoot]

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!