my talon 'hits the spot'

i have a PCP (Pre Charged Pneumatic)air rifle; one that i believe is the best way to go for a serious air-gunner. (by no means is it the ONLY way, though.)

this particular rifle is very evident as it's probably the most distinguishable/noticeable looking one out there...the Airforce Talon.

one of the beauties of this particular rifle is that it comes with accessory rails as an integral part of them. it means you don't have to spend more bucks to be able to accessorize the rifle; just for the accessories themselves. i happen to have the ability to use at least three different sighting methods; open sights, telescopic and HUD style. all available in minutes.

yes, you do need to have a method(s) to recharge the air supply. there's two basic methods that work quite well; the hand pump and the SCUBA/SCBA adapter. neither of which is terribly expensive. i, like many others, I'm certain, have chosen to have the SCUBA adapter and i have the hand pump as a backup. it's like having an unlimited source of power, all you have to do is supply the projectiles.

there are the proponents of the "springers" over the PCP and i also happen to have springers. the fact of the matter is; PCP rifles pick up where 'springers' leave off, performance wise. a very powerful magnum springer is some where in the power range of a down tuned PCP.

I'm certain there are those out there that will contest that...but...they're entitled to their opinion and i have both and i have done comparisons...the conclusion I've arrived at is that what the "springer" lacks in performance is made up in it's lack of need for a power source...the mainspring. the PCP does have to be recharged frequently and even more frequently if you have a very powerful one. it's simple; more power uses more air. that's what limits the springer, the mainspring will provide only so much power.

that being said, the PCP rifles have an enormous potential and are in fact, powerful enough to hunt big game with...not so with a springer. the particular rifle i have, the 18" barrel, .22 caliber, is capable of near .22 rimfire capabilities with minor adjustments and modifications i can make right here at home.

accuracy? PCP rifles have NO recoil...absolutely NONE. that alone is an important factor with accuracy. PCP rifles are capable of some astounding accuracy at ranges that reach out to , in some cases, well over one hundred (100) yards as a matter of fact.

while airgun technology is not new, it certainly is worth your while to look into if you're thinking of getting into hunting, shooting, plinking or target work with an arm that is not difficult to support and in many cases not as heavily regulated as a firearm and does not seem to be as threatening to legislators or regulatory bodies.

i sure do enjoy mine...give them a try...you just might be surprised.