Baltimore_900
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Within the last ten years at least, a fair portion of the firearms/shooting community has been focused on the term 'Tactical' wherein a firearm or accessory has a military or law enforcement appearance and/or function.
During the late 1800s, Wells Fargo among others transported payroll and gold via stagecoach. From the pick up point to assigned delivery location, the stagecoach typically traveled thousands of miles through rough territory and became the targets of bandits and thieves. Marauders whose tactics involved rushing a stagecoach from the rear on either side. Once the drivers were neutralized and the horses stopped, the thieves could then rob the contents of the stagecoach. To defeat these tactics, stagecoach drivers and those who 'rode shotgun' chose short barreled 10 gauge shotguns. These were very maneuverable and allowed those riding on top to defeat the tactics of rapidly incoming bandits. The stagecoach drivers identified the threat and developed tactics to neutralize said threat. Choosing the right firearm became part of those tactics.
Today, our military and law enforcement have essentially done the same thing. The appearance, features and functionality have all become part of the package and in the end, identified by the shooting community as 'Tactical' which has gone a long way towards boosting sales for many. Is this a practical approach for air gunners?
It has been said the only interesting rifle is an accurate one. Accuracy without the power to successfully complete a task results in failure. Bear River/Black Ops USA has successfully resolved both with the Sportsman 900, Black Ops Junior Sniper Rifle and the Black Ops Tactical Sniper. All three are air rifles available in .177 caliber.
For those who enjoy the 'tactical' appearance of a firearm, all three of the above fit the bill but it doesn't stop there. When you add in ergonomics, accuracy, reliability, power, versatility and consistency, add affordability and you have the quintessential recipe for a winning firearms package.
I was a longtime loyal fan and user of the Crosman 760 Pumpmaster. A .177 caliber air rifle that handles both pellets and BBs and is a multi-pump design. Faced with a rat infestation, a trip to Walmart resulted in buying a Crosman 760 along with a few tins of pellets. The Crosman did an excellent job in this area.
Recently, a similar problem came up with a friend of mine. Having relocated, the Crosman was elsewhere and a trip to a local Walmart resulted this time in the purchase of a Bear River Sportsman 900. A .177 caliber multi-pump air rifle that handles both BBs and pellets. There were no Crosman 760 Pumpmasters available.
Along with the rifle, I purchased two packs of Crosman pellets. One 250 count package of lead domed pellets and one 125 count package of Crosman Powershot Penetrator Gold Flight Pellets.
There are many great features to the Sportsman 900. This rifle has quickly made believers out of my previously skeptical associates in the shooting community. It has also made believers out of a large number of now deceased rats taken at distances ranging from a few feet to approximately thirty-five (35) yards. The three dot fiber optic sight system and scope were both used.
Today's new air gunner is inundated with an overload of information and choices. Philosophy of Use. When you define your needs, you will greatly reduce all of the above. If accuracy, power, consistency, reliability and versatility are among your needs at an affordable price, Make it happen for yourself, your friends and family this Christmas. I will soon be adding the Black Ops Junior Air Rifle and the full size Black Ops Tactical Air Rifle. Enjoy the same solid results I have and let's see some reviews!
During the late 1800s, Wells Fargo among others transported payroll and gold via stagecoach. From the pick up point to assigned delivery location, the stagecoach typically traveled thousands of miles through rough territory and became the targets of bandits and thieves. Marauders whose tactics involved rushing a stagecoach from the rear on either side. Once the drivers were neutralized and the horses stopped, the thieves could then rob the contents of the stagecoach. To defeat these tactics, stagecoach drivers and those who 'rode shotgun' chose short barreled 10 gauge shotguns. These were very maneuverable and allowed those riding on top to defeat the tactics of rapidly incoming bandits. The stagecoach drivers identified the threat and developed tactics to neutralize said threat. Choosing the right firearm became part of those tactics.
Today, our military and law enforcement have essentially done the same thing. The appearance, features and functionality have all become part of the package and in the end, identified by the shooting community as 'Tactical' which has gone a long way towards boosting sales for many. Is this a practical approach for air gunners?
It has been said the only interesting rifle is an accurate one. Accuracy without the power to successfully complete a task results in failure. Bear River/Black Ops USA has successfully resolved both with the Sportsman 900, Black Ops Junior Sniper Rifle and the Black Ops Tactical Sniper. All three are air rifles available in .177 caliber.
For those who enjoy the 'tactical' appearance of a firearm, all three of the above fit the bill but it doesn't stop there. When you add in ergonomics, accuracy, reliability, power, versatility and consistency, add affordability and you have the quintessential recipe for a winning firearms package.
I was a longtime loyal fan and user of the Crosman 760 Pumpmaster. A .177 caliber air rifle that handles both pellets and BBs and is a multi-pump design. Faced with a rat infestation, a trip to Walmart resulted in buying a Crosman 760 along with a few tins of pellets. The Crosman did an excellent job in this area.
Recently, a similar problem came up with a friend of mine. Having relocated, the Crosman was elsewhere and a trip to a local Walmart resulted this time in the purchase of a Bear River Sportsman 900. A .177 caliber multi-pump air rifle that handles both BBs and pellets. There were no Crosman 760 Pumpmasters available.
Along with the rifle, I purchased two packs of Crosman pellets. One 250 count package of lead domed pellets and one 125 count package of Crosman Powershot Penetrator Gold Flight Pellets.
There are many great features to the Sportsman 900. This rifle has quickly made believers out of my previously skeptical associates in the shooting community. It has also made believers out of a large number of now deceased rats taken at distances ranging from a few feet to approximately thirty-five (35) yards. The three dot fiber optic sight system and scope were both used.
Today's new air gunner is inundated with an overload of information and choices. Philosophy of Use. When you define your needs, you will greatly reduce all of the above. If accuracy, power, consistency, reliability and versatility are among your needs at an affordable price, Make it happen for yourself, your friends and family this Christmas. I will soon be adding the Black Ops Junior Air Rifle and the full size Black Ops Tactical Air Rifle. Enjoy the same solid results I have and let's see some reviews!
