Gun Enthusiasts

[Oh_Davey]

Any gun enthusiasts on AO? Whether targets, skeet, hunting, or whatever. I am and just wondering if theres any others.

[MayAMonkeyBeYourPinata]

yes, but not me

[xmetal2001]

I shoot "olympic style" Air Rifle and Smallbore. Its fun, but much different from pretty much any other shooting sport.

Here's a pic from Sydney in 2000... http://www.pilkguns.com/olypics/s319.jpg
(Not me, I haven't made it to the olympics...yet )

The funny "uniforms" you see them wearing aren't uniforms, but instead very stiff canvas and leather suits.
I always get funny looks when I go to a typical outdoor range and start pulling out equipment.

[Ov3rmind]

Honestly, who isn't a gun enthusiast on AO?

[Oh_Davey]

I shoot skeet, but not in any big contests, just for fun. I'm also looking for a reliable semi-auto .22 for target shooting. I don't want anything bigger though because i couldn't afford the ammo. Any suggestions?

[magking1971]

I have a Ruger p90 45acp for just kicks but next on the list I have my eye on a Savage 22-250 for some long distance rodent shooting.

[Chojin Man]

Originally posted by xmetal2001
The funny "uniforms" you see them wearing aren't uniforms, but instead very stiff canvas and leather suits.
I always get funny looks when I go to a typical outdoor range and start pulling out equipment.

So what is the purpose of those suits? They do look kinda funny btw. Oh and the stance looks different too.

[ZSigErik]

My theory, it helps them maintain positioning while shooting, like when professional bench pressers have those tight suits that keep thier arms in place, something to that effect.

[FactsOfLife]

I manage my local gun clubs clays area. Gotta love shooting for free.

Whoever was asking about a good .22 auto, get a Ruger 10/22. There are so many aftermarket parts out there for it, you can build any type of gun you like with it.

And they're ultra reliable.

[BlackVCG]

Hey xmetal2001,

Amazing to see someone else here that shoots smallbore and air rifle. I've been in the sport for about 10 years myself. Haven't shot in the last few years because of college, but I'll get back into it once I start working and find a range near by. Hopefully I'll be working in Colorado Springs.

What equipment do you use? I have an Anschutz 2013 (walnut stock) and a 2002 (pneumatic).

[TylerDurden]

^-Agreed. The 10/22 is a nice little rimfire. Their MarkII pistols are pretty sweet to.

A good website for rimfire shooters, or any firearm enthusiast really, is www.Rimfirecentral.com. They can give you more info on the 10/22, and other rifles.

[Quickling]

used to train for 30 caliber long range open site.. but collge got in the way... then life.. and now I haven't shot a rifle in a few years.

[Coal-Cracker]

I don't shoot competatively. Considered it, just haven't decided to take on yet another obsession.

I do have an eclectic firearm collection, everything from muzzleloaders to Title II subguns.

I also hunt; both small and large game.

[Slimm Jimm]

I don't have my own firearms, but i use my dad's .22 when out working. neither one of us remembers when it was last cleaned, but it still shoots. It's also pretty nice having a shop teacher that can sell assault weapons. (or just let us shoot them now and then)

[Barfly]

yeah my dad has like 30 guns. I have a few myself, but my dad will pretty much give me any gun I want, just as long as he doesn't use it. He used to be a dealer, so he could get great deals on his guns. My friends dad has a frickin arsenal of over 60 guns it is insane. he has a gun case that is like 20 feet long.