ATF to Ban M855/SS109 Ammunition!? A Call to Action!

As some of you know, and many of you don't the ATF is seeking to ban M855 green tip ammo, saying that it is armor piercing, when concerned with AR-15 pistols. Here is my video on the matter.

Links that you can use to take action, are in the video description.

What Is An Assault Weapon? (assaultweapon.info)

So, over the past few decades, there has been much talk of banning weapons of war. This concept, perhaps, has never been more controversial than now, in the wake of the Sandy Hook shooting in Newtown, CT. There are those who call for banning so-called weapons of war. So, what is a "weapon of war"?

I don't want to nitpick. I don't want to go into certain "correct" terminology, because honestly, anyone who is falling for the term "assault rifle" will likely not change their opinions based on facts, logic or anything else, but to those, who may be open to actually learning what an "assault weapon" is, I would like to direct you over to this website:  assaultweapon.info

This website briefly goes through the history of the political term known as an "assault weapon", how it came to be, and how it is being used to lie to the public. It then goes into specific features of semi-automatic rifles. Besides the history of the assault weapon agenda, it's not something that we haven't commonly heard before, but it gives solid information in a clean and organized fashion in a nice slideshow. If you know someone who is on the fence or against the banning of "assault weapons", and they are open to education on the issue, I urge you to direct them to that website.

As I've said already, I don't think we can change the opinion of someone who is either completely against firearms, or completely against the ownership of semi-automatics, but I think we should still try. In the end, it's us, the average freedom-loving American individual, who will have to pay for it.

I want to just come out and say that the website is not by me, and I am in no way affiliated with it.  I found it a while ago, and I do like to give props to organizations, websites, individuals (whatever it may be) that get the truth and the information out there. So, whoever is the owner of assaultweapon.info, props to you.

Originally, I was going to do this post a little differently, but I'm going to branch another post off of this post. I'll link that (here) when I write it... Hopefully I remember to do that. What I'll likely do, is start that post the way I did here, edit around a bit without the whole assaultweapons.info information, and actually go where I wanted to go. See you in the next post. Thanks for reading!

What Is A Good First Rifle?

Ah yes, the .22 Rimfire family. How many hours of my time have you occupied? Even the master marksmen started with these babies. Whether you can afford to shoot "better" calibers or not, no one is above the .22 rimfire. Not only are they cheap to shoot... But they are also extremely fun, especially when you're with friends! A .22 rifle teaches essential shooting fundamentals and should be the first caliber that you master. Good practice is worth more than any attachment on your fancy new AR-15 or AK-47, so shoot it up! When you make every shot count, shooting a .22 is practically free!

I just want to say that this article is completely unsponsored and is based entirely off my opinions and a fair amount of research. No harm is intended. I cannot make your final choice for you. When you find something you like, make sure you research. Look at the pros and cons and make sure you want to buy what you chose!

There are a few I could recommend right off the bat. They aren't too expensive, so you wouldn't be breaking the bank. Another reminder. Make sure to buy a few different bulk packs to find the ammo your gun likes best. They are not all the same!

The Marlin Model 795

Semi-auto.
1. Marlin Model 795 - MSRP $125 with $25 mail in rebate. There arent many things you can do to this gun, but there are a few things available. You can get a dragunov stock, bullpup stock, etc off the top of my head. If you really dont care about customization too much, you cant go wrong. Out of the box, the 795 is considerably more accurate than a stock Ruger 10/22. As nutnfancy puts it, it is "The 4.5 lb .22 Sharpshooter". The Marlin 795 also serves as a great hunting rifle due to its superior accuracy. This has to be one of the best budget guns ever manufactured. Comes with a 10 round magazine. As for pre-ban mags, sadly I can't help :'(

2. Mossberg 702 Plinkster - MSRP $162 (Cheapest Model). Also a pretty cheap option. I really don't know much about it, but it seems to be a good, accurate rifle. Check it out. You're gonna be in the middle to high $100's. Comes with a 10 round magazine.

Ruger 10/22 Carbine

3. Ruger 10/22 - MSRP $277 (Cheapest Model). This isn't the most accurate gun out of the box, but it will be fantastic for most people. You can customize it to no end, there is just so many stocks, aftermarket sights, triggers and all that good stuff. The only problem is that many (including me) cannot get their hands on extended magazines, living in heavily regulated states and all... No mags bigger than 10 for us, but I beleive you can get pre ban mags. No idea where. They are available though, this is an old gun. At my local shop, a basic model seems to go for about 200-230 bucks. It can be kind of expensive if you're really strapped for cash, but it is a good rifle, no doubt about that!

Bolt-action.
1. Mossberg 802 Plinkster - MSRP $162 (Cheapest Model) This is the bolt-action version of the 702 plinkster. I've honestly heard nothing bad about this rifle. Seems like a good option at a great price.

Mossberg 802 Plinkster

 2. Marlin XT-22 - Probably one of the best bolt-action .22's on the market, even when competing with the best. It seems to be extremely reliable when it comes to accuracy. For more information, check out nutnfancy's XT-22 video on youtube. It's worth the watch. I'll be picking one up myself soon. Looks fantastic and performs as well as it looks. My local shop has it for $225. The only thing I thought twice about was a somewhat stiff bolt. I worked it a bit in the shop, but it seems like it will loosen up quickly. A few hundred strokes before even shooting should do the job. Not that bad of a task. Looks like a good deal for a great modern looking rifle. Comes with a 7 round magazine.
3. Savage Mark II F (The basic Mark II Model) - MSRP $214. The new models have the accutrigger, which seems promising, but to a veteran shooter, it wont make a difference. You can find a non-accu-trigger model for something like $130-$150. I would recommend the accutrigger model, simply because it's all around better. The Savage Mark II is a veteran in the rimfire world. It seems to be a good option and I don't think it will do you wrong. Was my original choice for a bolt until I found out about the XT-22. Comes with a 5 round magazine.

Savage Mark II

Lever-action?
Well, in all honesty, I would never recommend a Lever-action as a first gun. Wanna know why? THE PRICE! Anyway, here are a couple of honorable mentions. :)

1. Henry Golden Boy - MSRP $515. I have never heard of a problem with one of these. It's one of the most popular .22 lever-actions on the market and it has to be doing something right.

Henry Golden Boy

2. Marlin Golden 39A - MSRP $599. The longest continuously produced rifle in history. The Golden 39A proves itself as a veteran in the shooting community. It is supposedly a fantastic rifle. I can't argue with that, considering that it never went out of productions, not even for a short time. And hey, I love Marlin!

Marlin Golden 39A

Verdict? 
So, you want something relatively inexpensive? I would recommend the 795 simply because it's cheap and right now, I just dont feel like I want too much customiztion. When I do, a 10/22 will probably be purchased. when you are first starting out, I would recommend the cheapest thing you can get. Now here, cheap doesn't mean a lack of quality. The 795 is a great rifle, not only for the "price", but as an overall solid gun. 

You can also see Nutnfancy's video about it on youtube. He hit the nail on the head with that review. As for ammo, my 795 like Federal Bulk (Value pack version) the one you can see at walmart (the red box). Again, the 795 can't shoot hyper velocity. I believe a plastic recoil buffer is to blame. I guess they cut corners somewhere, right? Either way, not a huge problem. As for a bolt-action, I plan on getting the XT-22, but if I didn't, I'd go with savage. If you could spend a total of $400, you could buy two of these guns and also end up with a couple thousand rounds of ammo depending on how expensive the guns you buy end up being. Remember, you need to try different stuff. Simply doing it from the beginning will save the frustration of trying to figure out what's wrong with your gun, when really, you're using ammo that your gun doesn't like!

I just hope I pointed you guys in the general direction of something you may want to buy. Anyway, good luck. Most importantly, have fun! 

Beeman Sportsman RS2 Review - A Dual-Caliber Air Rifle!?

This article features a Beeman Sportsman RS2 review, based on my own shooting with several hundred pellets through the rifle. Enjoy! 

So I decided it was time to opt for a .22 air rifle. A couple of weeks back, I was in Walmart looking around the sporting goods section. I actually had wanted to buy some .22lr ammo however, I was actually quite surprised that they didn't carry any, as my local Walmart had an abundant supply of every common ammunition in a few brands each. I looked at a Red Ryder, which I was interested in,  as well as a couple of knives, nothing special. Then, I spotted the Beeman Sportsman RS2 Dual Caliber Air Rifle, which came with a .177 barrel, a .22 barrel and a scope! It seemed interesting, and at just under 100 bucks, what a deal! I remembered a few days later that I had some gift cards that I never used. I wound up getting the rifle for just $16! Without further ado, here is the actual review.




First, the specs (from Pyramid Air):

• Loudness: 3-Medium
• Weight: 6.90 lbs
• Overall Length: 45.50"
• Capacity: 1 round(s)
• Cocking Effort:31 lbs
• Barrel: Rifled
• Front Sight: Fiber Optic
• Rear Sight: Fiber Optic
• Scopeable: 11mm dovetail
• Trigger adj.: Two-stage non-adjustable
• Apprx. Trigger Pull: 3.50 lbs
• Buttpad: Rubber
• Suggested for: Small game hunting/plinking
• Action: Break barrel
• Powerplant: Spring-piston
• Safety: Automatic
• Repeater: Single-shot
• Body: Rifle

Looks and Impressions - I must say, the Beeman RS2 is a very nice looking rifle. It wears a beautiful stock which looks and feels as if it should be on a much more expensive gun. The sights "look" nice with Truglo sights. I put that in quotations for a reason. I'll explain it in a bit. When the scope is put on and the entire package comes together, the Beeman RS2 looks like a very stylish, classy rifle.

Accuracy - I suppose accuracy leaves something to be desired. In the previous segment, I mentioned that the sights only "looked good". They didn't perform well. I shot and shot and found the proper hold, adjusted the sights and shot some more, but I just couldn't get any sort of grouping. I just couldn't get the sights on target. It's really unfortunate. Maybe my sights are defective, who knows? The thing is, they didn't appear to move no matter how much I adjusted them. I cant just say that all of the sights on these guns are defective, but mine sure seemed to be. Buyer Beware!! 

Accuracy (continued) And problems - After I got the scope set up, accuracy wasn't bad. I was getting approximately a .75-1 inch group at about 20 yards (after a lot of fine tuning). A lot is an understatement, I was trying to get the thing zeroed for 30 mins! I guess that not so bad for what the gun is. After a few shooting sessions, I had a problem. The rings seemed to have come loose. The scope started slipping back. But then, I noticed something strange, I could now see the sights through the scope, which is something I've never experienced before. I finally tried to fix the scope, but shortly after doing so, I continued to have the same problem and let me tell you, I tightened those rings more than I should have to try and fix it. I haven't shot the rifle in a while now, but I seem to need new rings and a new scope. Have you guys had problems like these? I never had this problem on the Crosman Phantom, however this gun seems to recoil more. This leads me to believe that more strain is put on the scope and these rings and scope just aren't good enough for this rifle. Leave input in the comments if you've had this experience. Definitely helps.

Power - The Sportsman Series RS2 is no pushover when it comes to power. I haven't tried hunting with this rifle as of yet, however, it absolutely rips through cans and bottles. Using .22 caliber pellets, this rifle is quite powerful for a 1000fps spring rifle. It seems to perform better than other rifles that claim to be "1000fps". Now I haven't done extensive pellet testing with this rifle as it was already accurate enough for me  when using Crosman Premier pellets. Yeah, for cheap pellets, they shoot really well. Beeman claims to get 1000fps with .177 pellets and 800fps with .22 pellets. I honestly think that with the 14.3 grain Premiers pellets, you might be getting 700-750fps. That's quite good as companies normally use ultra-lightweight pellets when testing velocities. When those .22 pellets make contact with a filled 2 liter bottle, the RS2's power is clear. I guess .177 is good too, but I would only use them if .22 was really too much. For me, no such occasion has occurred.

Weight and Durability - This rifle is pretty heavy if you plan on shooting it all day. Weighing in at a whopping 6.90 pounds, it's probably not something you'll be shooting for many hours. Your arm will probably kill you, but if you're able to, more power to you! The rifle seems to be pretty durable, but I wouldn't go into the woods with it. There's just something about it that seems unstable. I believe it is the piston shaking inside and I cant say I like that. I definitely wouldn't want to drop this gun. Not to mention the wood stock would get ruined.

Uses - Plain and simple, this is an all-purpose gun. It's a great backyard rifle and an OK hunting rifle too. It will be great for pest control especially given the fact that it's so cheap. I wouldn't reccomend this as a child's first air rifle. The recoil and perfection needed to use it effectively (finding the right hold, etc) will just be too overwhelming for a young kid. Not to mention the effort to actually cock the rifle. If you are looking for a great starter gun, look at the Daisy Powerline 901. Check out my review of it here. It may be a little powerful as a starter with up to 750fps and even though it's a better investment when they'll want something more powerful, you could play it safe and start off with Daisy's 703 Grizzly (also formerly known as the 804 / 840) which is a single pump rifle. You could also try Daisy's legendary Red Ryder. Both rifles can be purchased without reaching the $100 mark. I own the Grizzly and it is a great starting rifle. I couldn't recommend the Red Ryder as I have no experience with it. If you are interested in any of those guns, click those link! I'm no sellout, but Pyramid Air is a great company with prices that are generally lower than any other site.

The Final Verdict - The Beeman Sportsman Series RS2 is a great deal at just under $100 at Walmart. It looks great and     it shoots pretty well, but accuracy is far from stellar. I can't say anything good about the sights on the gun, but once you get the scope adjusted properly, it's pretty accurate. It's only hitch in accuracy is the low quality scope and scope mounts. Power is great and will pretty much take any small game and would work even better for pests such as rats. I'm not exactly sure about the larger game like raccoon, but I would confidently go for squirrel, rabbit, rats, etc with this rifle. It's a heavy rifle and not something you'll want to shoot all day, but it shouldnt be too much of a problem for a teen or adult with average strength. If you're looking for a cheap, high quality gun (remember that you get what you pay for), the Beeman Sportsman Series RS2 should be a great air rifle for you. Thanks for reading. Remember to be safe and have fun!

Daisy Powerline 901 Review – An Awesome Pellet/BB Rifle!

This article features a Daisy Powerline 901 review. I think you'll find it to be an awesome air rifle. Enjoy!

Hey there air rifle enthusiasts! Today I’ll be giving a quick overview and review of the Daisy Powerline 901 Pneumatic Air Rifle. First of all let me just say it ISNT the most stylish gun you’ll ever see. But with 750 FPS, small game hunting wont be a huge problem. Here are all of the guns “stats.”

WEIGHT:	3.70 lbs
ACTION:	Multi-pump pneumatic
SIGHTS:	Fiber-optic front, adjustable rear
SAFETY:	Crossbolt trigger block
MAX. MUZZLE VELOCITY:	750 fps. (BB)
OVERALL LENGTH:	37.5 inches
CALIBER:	.177 (4.5 mm) BB or Pellet
STOCK/FOREARM/GRIP:	Advanced composite
BARREL:	Rifled steel
MAX. SHOOTING DISTANCE:	286 yards (262 meters)
CAPACITY:	50 shot BB, single shot pellet
RECEIVER:	Advanced composite with dovetail mounts for optics
PRICE:	$ 99.99 (Daisy.com!?) Buy it HERE at Pyramid Air for MUCH cheaper! $62.55 for the rifle or $79.99 with scope/target combo.

Get it here. Pyramid Air is a great company with honest prices. I've bought a few things from them, they're great! Actually, I dont know why Daisy charges $99.99 for it... Damn thieves... I love Daisy, but still, what the hell?!

Now, let me give my opinion about the gun. First off, let me tell you, it isn’t some pushover air rifle. It’ll take down your squirrels, raccoon, pheasant and for pest control, it’ll easily take down rats, and etc. Of course like any pellet rifle (and bb of course) you’ll need a headshot for a clean kill. The scope that comes with the rifle is sufficient for a kill from… say a good 50 feet. The powerline 901 is a good gun and is definitely worth that small $62.55 or $79.99  for such a good quality air rifle!