Today in shop windows and catalogs specialized gun shops represented pneumatic weapons from different countries and companies.It has a different purpose: to scientists and amateur recreational shooting, airsoft, as well as underwater and traditional hunting.Many people, for the first time faced with such a view, and an assortment of weapons, often do not know how to choose an air rifle.That is understandable, because hunting or fishing are not a one-day, one-time hobbies, it's more a way of life.Therefore, the choice of equipment for this hobby should be treated seriously and competently to hurry to purchase expensive thing is not gathering dust somewhere in the far corner.
Who needs it?
All lovers weapons are divided into two categories: those who already have it, and those who are only going to buy it.For the second group the question, "how to choose the air rifle" is highly relevant.Newbie can say, "Who cares?Arriving at the hunting store and buy a gun first liked. "However, not all so simple.It should be understood that any weapon is a continuation of its owner.Between them there must be harmony.For example, you can take any rifle with a good live performance.To one person it is perfect: the butt rests firmly on the shoulder, arms length corresponds to the length of the hands of the owner, and the weight would be ideal.But everything else is awry: a bed, and not the same dimensions and uncomfortable, and ... goodness knows what else.As a result, despite the good performance rifle, the owner will not be able to obtain satisfaction from its use.Therefore, choosing a pneumatic weapon (and any other), should not only pay attention to the tactical and technical characteristics, but also "feel" it to make it your faithful friend for years to come.
Do not rely on what the seller-adviser will tell you a decent alternative.At best, he can tell you about the performance characteristics and design systems.However, most likely, he did not even shot it, and even more so was the hunt.In that case he would have advised you - remains a mystery.And there may be another option: the seller sees in you an easy victim and "vpihnet" stale you are not tradable goods, because it, too, must sell.Therefore, if you are a beginner, take with you to the store experienced comrade who can tell you the pros and cons of this or that thing.Now let's look at what to look for when choosing a weapon.
How to choose an air rifle?
Now the market offers a range of long-barreled weapons, both domestic foreign production.However, be aware that all of these different items are not only a manufacturer, but also the features of structural systems on which they are made, caliber and power.Caliber is the first parameter to which you want to pay attention, because it defines the purpose rifle.Today, the stores can be found air gun with three different caliber: 4.5, 5.5 and 6.35 mm.The first type is designed for training and recreational shooting.Such weapons are quite popular among consumers thanks to an affordable price.This gauge for shooting outdoors or in the country is considered the most secure, because these rifles - thin.However, it is understood that even using the weakest weapon, you must adhere to safety regulations.
rifle caliber 5.5mm - a pneumatic for hunting small animals and birds.If you plan to earn one hare, rabbit, squirrel or a duck, you should give preference to this instance.The next type of caliber (6.35 mm), we have little popular, as for the purchase of such weapons requires a license, and its price is much higher.
What else should pay attention
choosing an air rifle for hunting or fishing, be sure to focus on the power of weapons.With this option is closely related to the price of products.The performance characteristics of the power specified rare, but there is always denoted by the initial velocity of a bullet.That this option is mostly for hunting and sport pneumatics.But if the arms will be used at a shooting range, then this characteristic does not matter.
Another important selection criterion is the weight.It affects the ease of shooting and the accuracy of hitting the target.For beginners who have decided to buy pneumatics, keep in mind that the lighter the weapon, the more it gives vibration when shooting.A lot of weight leads to fatigue hand, especially at long walk with a rifle.So, for use in pneumatic dash with a heavy emphasis can buy a copy.And shooting with it is better to buy a relatively light rifle.If you prefer to fire from the shelter or the machine, the weight in this case is not the determining factor.Then pay attention to the method of loading arms.There will be more convenient to multiply charged air rifle.Now consider the features of structural systems "vozdushek."
spring-piston air guns
What are those rifles?Constructive systems of such weapons is based on a powerful spring pushes the piston in the shot.When this air is compressed in a special compressor chamber is pressurized and pushes the bullet.Such rifles are easy to handle and do not require any additional devices.
For the first time in the absence of skills in the use of such products may be mild discomfort associated with the Quitting the barrel to cock the mainspring.However, the arrows for a few days getting used to the characteristics of the spring-piston rifles.You can also buy weapons from the side or lever rifle platoon.In these models the barrel more static, and the precision and accuracy of fire is significantly higher than that of tipping.In addition, these rifles can be used with a bipod, which is very useful when hunting from an ambush.Among the spring-piston models meet high power weapons.Note, however, that these rifles are, respectively, and a better return, and still they lose accuracy.Moreover, such a pneumatic hunting requires specialized optics, which greatly affects the overall price of the kit.
Multikompressionnye air rifles
This type of long-barrel airguns differs significantly from the spring-piston system that is equipped with a storage tank and pump, intended for pumping compressed air.Such rifles are characterized by high stability when firing and low recoil, and accordingly, and greater durability.Multikompressionnaya system allows the shooter to choose power shots.The disadvantage is the low limit speed of a bullet, so for this hunting weapon is virtually unusable.
Rifles CO2
At the heart of this system is a cylinder of compressed gas - CO2.Despite the fact that such a pneumatic has its advantages (such as shooting in semi-automatic mode, as well as minimum returns), this option is totally unsuitable for hunting.Low power, and though slow but steady evaporation of gas at low temperatures make it irrelevant for hunting in winter.Yes, and the constant need to replace gas cylinders causes significant discomfort beginners.
Pneumatics preliminary pumping
This weapon widely used by athletes.The design of such rifles similar to the construction of weapons of CO2.The difference is that instead of using a special cartridge is a pressure vessel, in which compressed air is pumped.This sport air rifle is a very powerful weapon.The velocity of a bullet quickly and easily adjustable, requires no special skills, and will be clear even to the beginner.A small number of moving parts makes the knock of the weapon almost invisible.The disadvantage of the system is a pre-inflating the need to purchase a rather expensive and oversized equipment for pumping high-pressure air.Of course, the use of the reservoir with oxygen requires additional security measures.
Well, in this analysis of the question of how to choose an air rifle can be considered complete.Now consider some models of pneumatic, both domestic and foreign manufacturers.
Products Izhevsk plant
Since the start of series production (mid-90s) and currently air rifle IL-60 is one of the most popular models among this class of weapon.The manufacturer has positioned these models as sports equipment, intended for elementary education, as well as development of operational skills.This rifle has become the most popular Russian pneumatics in the foreign market.IL-60 has a modern design combined with ergonomics, compactness, and low cost.On the formation of the design of weapons, mainly affected the lateral cocking lever, the working cylinder, imposed in the butt, the presence of loading rod and multiple adjusters.The design of the side arm, cocking the rifle back and forth motion, provided the weapons neperelomnym barrel, eliminating the possibility of a backlash and, consequently, a positive impact on accuracy.Rifle IL-60 is produced singly charged;lead bullet has a length of 7 mm, diameter 4.5 mm.According to the technical documentation at the initial speed of the shot is 150 m / s, in reality, this option is a little less than about 140 m / s.This weapon is better suited as a training rifle shooting for teenage athletes.Too short butt is perfect for adolescents and not very useful adult.The low power makes the IL-60 rifle of little use for hunting, but it is sufficient for target shooting with a ten-meter distance.
copy combat Dragunov sniper rifle
This air rifle SVD produced by known Aftermath.Weapons designed for airsoft, but hunting is not appropriate because of the relatively low power (speed of a bullet is only 122 m / sec).The pistol grip and handguard are made of transparent plastic.The collar 200 is designed for beads (weight 0.2 grams).Air rifle SVD has a folding stock.The trunk and all the internal mechanisms are made of metal, it has become necessary to ensure trouble-free operation is very powerful spring.The rifle can be equipped with a telescopic sight and bipod.
Pneumatics company Magnum
DIANA 350 - this German rifle is a classic model of class "Magnum".This weapon is characterized by high quality performance, reliability and, of course, accuracy.Air Rifle Magnum DIANA 350 has quite a lot of power, speed of a bullet is 320 m / s, and the gauge - 5.5 mm.Perhaps sharing with the optical sight.The model is specifically designed to hunt, shoot heavy bullets, but is recommended for successful shooting a good workout, as because of the bullet weight and high power, a strong rebound.However, all of the weapons in this class has similar specifications, so choosing a rifle, better try all options and choose the one that is convenient for you.
Pneumatics famous Spanish producer Industrias El Gamo
Air rifles Hunter is a weapon of class representatives "Magnum".In hunting stores in our country you can find models, the title of which is present letter «F», eg: Gamo 1250 F Hunter.This letter indicates that the rifle had been weakened by the manufacturer to its power does not exceed the limits prescribed in the legislation of the Russian Federation.However, the majority of hunters restore drilled at the factory pistons and use the original mainspring Gamo, thereby increasing the capacity of the air rifle.As a result, it is capable of firing a bullet at a speed of 400 m / s.This is a very powerful weapon loved by many hunters.In addition to high speed of the bullet, it shows good accuracy and in conjunction with the company's optics is able to give a truly phenomenal performance in the shooting.The disadvantages are a powerful impact, so if you need a good grip firing weapons.However, with practice and time and can be adapted arrows to shoot down a penny coin with a hundred meters.Weight considered rifle is 4.2 kg without optics, so better to shoot a lock, with hand it will be a very tedious.
strengthens air rifle
Many hunters and sportsmen prefer to have their arms had a lot of power, and accordingly, the speed of a bullet.For this following steps are taken: improved sealing loading rod and firing pin spring is changing to a more powerful.To achieve the goal in threaded connections loading rod makes a small groove and installed rubber O-rings.The spring is best to choose a suitable length and diameter (of the better types of pneumatics).Furthermore, usage of the heavier bullet, which also leads to an increase in speed.
Conclusion
If you decide to buy an air rifle, you have to allocate a major problem of weapons: athletic training, sports, high-precision shooting or hunting.Thereafter, a comparison of the technical characteristics of the respective models.It should be noted that the correct choice of weapons, fully meet all requirements, will not be sorry about anything.
