Skylerbone
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I did a strange thing yesterday, strange for me that is; on impulse I picked up a pellet rifle. From earliest childhood I have spent time around firearms and began the ownership experience at age 13 with a 77/22. Thing is, toy guns, cap guns, and "BB guns" were always expressly forbidden, all classified by dad as "not real".
Fast forward several decades to a new house with rather expansive basement and a desire to increase range time while negotiating the schedules of three active children. My mind turned immediately to the idea of an air rifle with a trap and so we are halfway there.
With no notion of good or bad, I purchased a modestly priced Crosman Shockwave Nitro in .177 with 4x scope and enough pellets to get acquainted with the feel. I plan to try several brands to test accuracy, I'll probably fiddle with the trigger eventually, and I may invest in an AO scope at some point if I take to liking the new rifle.
So...are any of you quietly plinking away indoors? Is a store bought trap the way to go or would a home-built funnel of sorts be worth the effort long term? I have the tools and skill for woodworking at my disposal and was contemplating plywood with a steel liner to safely direct pellets. I have room for a 15yd range without modifying existing walls, and no mechanicals exposed anywhere near any part of the range. Beyond the backstop is 8" block wall (concrete).
Thoughts? Experiences? Pictures? Any help is greatly appreciated including tips on the rifle itself.
Fast forward several decades to a new house with rather expansive basement and a desire to increase range time while negotiating the schedules of three active children. My mind turned immediately to the idea of an air rifle with a trap and so we are halfway there.
With no notion of good or bad, I purchased a modestly priced Crosman Shockwave Nitro in .177 with 4x scope and enough pellets to get acquainted with the feel. I plan to try several brands to test accuracy, I'll probably fiddle with the trigger eventually, and I may invest in an AO scope at some point if I take to liking the new rifle.
So...are any of you quietly plinking away indoors? Is a store bought trap the way to go or would a home-built funnel of sorts be worth the effort long term? I have the tools and skill for woodworking at my disposal and was contemplating plywood with a steel liner to safely direct pellets. I have room for a 15yd range without modifying existing walls, and no mechanicals exposed anywhere near any part of the range. Beyond the backstop is 8" block wall (concrete).
Thoughts? Experiences? Pictures? Any help is greatly appreciated including tips on the rifle itself.