bbgun

[YosemiteSam]

No, not you bbgun. I talking about an actual bb gun.

So, I've been thinking about getting into target shooting with rifles. As some of you know, my wife is very anti-gun. (she is afraid of them) I own a 1932 Winchester bolt action .22 that my grandfather gave me that he had as a child. I passed that gun down to my nephew when I got married to appease my wife. We had very small children in the house and she didn't like that.

Well, now our youngest is 11 and lately I've become more interested in shooting rifles. (inanimate objects not hunting) My wife is of course weary of it, so I figured I would start with a bb gun in the back yard, but a quality one that has decent accuracy. (I'm looking at the challenge in accuracy rather than just shooting stuff for fun) This is where my questions lies. The only brands I really know of are Crosman and Daisy. The Daisy guns people seem to claim their accuracy isn't very good, so while I had a Daisy multi-pump bb gun as a kid and loved the hell out of it, I think the Daisy PowerLine 880 is probably not what I want. (it appears to be a match with what I had years ago)

Then there is Crosman and they seem to be equal with Daisy pretty much maybe a little better.

Then I've come across Beeman (whom I've never heard of) and these look like they could be what I'm looking for. People say they have great accuracy and are not toys. (says they are Adult air guns) Of course, they are quite a bit more expensive as I've seen some of them go way up around $600-$800+. Now, I'm not interested in buying a bb gun for $600 as I intend to move to a .22. This is just to start out and something I can use in the back yard at any time.

The question I have to anyone know has knowledge of Beeman guns is are the guns in the $125-$225 range far better quality than the Daisy and Crosman guns or are they the toy versions from Beeman? If they are similar, I would just buy the Daisy or Crosman rather than spending 2-4 times as much for similar or slightly better quality.

Here are several of the ones I'm talking about.

 

[jimmy40]

you'll shoot your eye out

 

[Wimbo]

 

[Hostile]

The Crossman Pumpmaster 760 is the one you want.

 

[YosemiteSam]

The Crossman Pumpmaster 760 is the one you want.

Hmm. Reading about it and it's reviews doesn't sound like the one I want. ($28 and plastic? Sounds like a toy)

EDIT: I think I like this one.

 

[Hostile]

Hmm. Reading about it and it's reviews doesn't sound like the one I want. ($28 and plastic? Sounds like a toy)

EDIT: I think I like this one.

I have one that is at least 20 years old and it is accurate. Every one I have ever shot is right on the money accurate. They are light, inexpensive, and accurate. A winning trio if what you are looking to teach the boy is safety and proper use, but it is your money. I promise you, it is not a toy.

 

[JohnnyHopkins]

Skip the BB Gun, I found a better way to unleash the blood-lust in my wife! I bought "Cabela's Dangerous Hunts 2011" for my video game system. My wife was very anti-gun, but by the end of the weekend she and my seven year old were gunning down rhinos and buffalo with extreme prejudice. Now I get the comment that she might let me take my son spear fishing next year on my annual trip

See, problem solved! :laugh2:

 

[YosemiteSam]

I have one that is at least 20 years old and it is accurate. Every one I have ever shot is right on the money accurate. They are light, inexpensive, and accurate. A winning trio if what you are looking to teach the boy is safety and proper use, but it is your money. I promise you, it is not a toy.

What I worry about is the fact that I will be buying a new one. This is a problem I heard about with the Daisy guns. The one I got in the 80s was wood and had great construction. They say the ones today are plastic crap.

 

[Yeagermeister]

Skip the BB Gun, I found a better way to unleash the blood-lust in my wife! I bought "Cabela's Dangerous Hunts 2011" for my video game system. My wife was very anti-gun, but by the end of the weekend she and my seven year old were gunning down rhinos and buffalo with extreme prejudice. Now I get the comment that she might let me take my son spear fishing next year on my annual trip

See, problem solved! :laugh2:

Try playing Red Dead Redemption

Wolves, coyotes, bears, cougars, boars and people lol

 

[YosemiteSam]

Try playing Red Dead Redemption

Wolves, coyotes, bears, cougars, boars and people lol

In that case, I prefer Battlefield: Bad Company 2.

I just reinstalled it last night.

 

[Yeagermeister]

In that case, I prefer Battlefield: Bad Company 2.

I just reinstalled it last night.

I have it for my xbox but haven't played it in a long time.

 

[Hostile]

What I worry about is the fact that I will be buying a new one. This is a problem I heard about with the Daisy guns. The one I got in the 80s was wood and had great construction. They say the ones today are plastic crap.

It's your money to do with as you wish. I'm simply telling you that is a good, accurate bb gun.

 

[MapleLeaf]

The Crossman Pumpmaster 760 is the one you want.

...with this post. What you showed in the Beeman line is overkill.

From 8-13 you can't beat the Crossman for value.

Yes, it is plastic, but for the price you get a gun that won't be too much for your son to handle. He can shoot with confidence and work on his accuracy and comfort.

Save your money off the first gun and buy him lots of BBs. This gun is the classic plinking gun and there's a reason why they have sold so many over the years.

FYI, this is what my two sons and daughter used to learn how to shoot and my son is a good shot in the Army Cadet Corps.

 

[YosemiteSam]

...with this post. What you showed in the Beeman line is overkill.

From 8-13 you can't beat the Crossman for value.

Yes, it is plastic, but for the price you get a gun that won't be too much for your son to handle. He can shoot with confidence and work on his accuracy and comfort.

Save your money off the first gun and buy him lots of BBs. This gun is the classic plinking gun and there's a reason why they have sold so many over the years.

FYI, this is what my two sons and daughter used to learn how to shoot and my son is a good shot in the Army Cadet Corps.

Maybe I wasn't clear. This gun is for me, not my son. Though if his mother permits, I will let him shoot it.

I plan on keeping it for a very long time.

 

[arglebargle]

nyc, there's always some hope: A friend of mine in a similar situation got a gun, and took his wife to the gun safety course, so she'd feel better about it being in the house. It worked, she started getting interested in it herself, and they are now the most well armed household I know. The funniest part to me? She's now a better shot than he is.

 

[bbgun]

Ironically, my two older brothers were allowed to own Daisy bbguns but not me. Then there was the time my father thought the bbgun he was holding was unloaded while his palm was right over the muzzle ...

 

[big dog cowboy]

Wolves, coyotes, bears, cougars, boars and people lol

OK, OK, OK, OK, OK and what the heck?

 

[MapleLeaf]

Maybe I wasn't clear. This gun is for me, not my son. Though if his mother permits, I will let him shoot it.

I plan on keeping it for a very long time.

...buying the Beeman for yourself and spending the extra $30.00 for the Pumpmaster for your son.

If he shows an interest give him a gun he can handle so he can feel confident in the activity. Eventually he could progress to your gun, but start him out with one that makes sense for a young child.

This could eventually develop into an enjoyable activity for you and your son.

 

[Yeagermeister]

OK, OK, OK, OK, OK and what the heck?

Part of the game is you have to take out outlaw gangs and duels

 

[big dog cowboy]

Part of the game is you have to take out outlaw gangs and duels

In that case you need more than a BB Gun.