Re: indoor pellet gun
i'm not any type of airgun hobbyist, so i do have a question topic related.
after looking here (which seems to be the place to browse, thanks frog5215):
http://www.airgundepot.com/bbpelletguns.html looking at several of the models models available between 900-1200+ fps range and the prices on them, why wouldn't one just get a .22 capable of utilizing shorts, or cb, cb long, or aguila SSS ammo, then have the option of using all the other types of .22 ammo?
granted in a basement setting, perhaps ventilation and lead exposure (although slight) may be a factor, and perhaps price of pellets vs. .22 ammo is a factor (i may have answered my own question). i believe a in a few countries, a top shelf air rifle is more obtainable than even a .22, so they make do with what they CAN get.
i can see that getting a good air rifle setup for air rifle competition and practicing with it in the basement. but for the price of a decent air rifle that is consistant and that is a step above a "toy" it seems to be priced in that savage mkii F model range, so why not go with a .22?
is there any additional or comparable "lead exposure" from 8ish gr premium pellet cruising at 1200 fps compared to a 29ish gr cb ammo slugging at 800fps?
is an accidental richochet any more dangerous between the 2?
i know / understand air rifles have come light years away from the ol days, and are actually now quite lethal, consistant, and accurate than ever before, but as a practicing platform, are they worth it vs. a rimfire?
realistic air rifle effective distance / groups for target?
understand i'm not trying to knock an "adult" air rifle, just somewhat interested in them and the above questions are genuine.