Don't Buy the Wrong Air Gun

Dr. Russ shares his tips on not buying the wrong air gun. Unfortunately, we often don’t do the right research in finding an air rifle that meets our personal shooting needs. Before long, we have 3 or 4 air guns, shooting only the 4th, while still looking for a fifth. Dr. Russ lists the various priorities in having your air gun meet your needs … going beyond the favorites of just budget and esthetics. It really doesn’t matter if you purchase an air gun from Air Arms, Air Force, Avenger, Beeman’s, Benjamin, Crosman, Daisy, Diana, FX, Hatsan, Kral, Ruger, Seneca, Sheridan, Sig Sauer, and Umarex, just to name a few. Do your research and include the independent priorities found in this video.
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[@waynecmontgomery]

Dr. Russ, You are an A 1 educator on Air guns.

[@russelljones4132]

thanks Wayne ... nice compliment ... please keep us in your loop of experiences of air guns ... so that you can help us help everyone be more Air Gun Sharp .... Dr. Riss

[@denniscox1831]

Why should I keep doing baby steps???look, I couldn’t find a refurbished bullboss. New $509 where do I go sir? 25 caliber okay. How much more than my 22s? I’n power?

[@denniscox1831]

Why not cut the chase. If I have to spend $500 plus, why not spend $700 or $800 and be done?

[@denniscox1831]

357 what I’m thinking sir. What one do you recommend? 25 caliber is cool. No baby steps

[@drsrussandpaula]

@@denniscox1831 ... if you have the funds.... then move ahead now ... and the 357 is an excellent caliber ... and legal for larger critters like a deer. Dr. Russ

[@johnklenzak1001]

Dr Russ, I am jealous of you and your backyard because of the same items you are discussing on today's video. I live in a subdivision on a lot that is 80 feet by 155 feet. Lately my neighbor's have been getting harder and harder to get along with because of all the BS about gun ownership. I am getting tired of having to talk with the police just about everytime I go out onto the deck to shoot at my targets in the backyard. I hate BB guns as a 75 year old man I have a Benjamin Akela which I love but now the police hate it in my town. Keep educating us Dr Russ.

[@russelljones4132]

Good to hear from you John Klenzak ... using our air guns in a friendly back yard environment is a challenge. Sometimes you have to look at different aspects of being a neighbor ... as I often use my snow blower to clean a neighbors driveway during the winter... or in some other way,.... prove that I am a good friend to have as a neighbor.... then be good as an airgun neighbor too. consider shooting inside your home thru a window to your outside range... out of sight ... out of mind. I do that too.... Dr.Russ

[@joedokes8641]

I feel your pain i had neighbors that recently moved from my subdivision , they would complain if they heard a mouse fart ! Glad to see them move . Just because they didn't like anything gun related doesn't mean i can't enjoy my hobby. Lucky for me they never did call the cops .

[@back2backjack1]

JK: sounds (pun intended) like U need to find the quietest gun U can.

[@Al_lan]

I, too love hats! My wife thinks I’m nuts. 4 fur felt hats, 3 straws and a couple wool felt westerns. My new Brocock Commander in 22 arrived only 2 weeks ago. Having lots of fun here in West Michigan.

[@russjones7981]

Al Rau... good to hear from you again... and evidently we both enjoy hats... that Brocock is a great air rifle... let us know how you like it in a few weeks... Dr Russ

[@Southernshaker]

I have a 760 pump master, a 1988 f150 , been married to the same women for 30 years. Don't need a gun that shoots a mile, I know how to hunt. Love your videos sir.

[@PeterAgostiniJdcap26]

I like the last part of this video on how to find places to even though I don’t hunt anymore but target shoot . I don’t think I will ever go to pcp unless my arms fall off from cocking a springer. Thanks Dr . Russ for your Perspective.

[@drsrussandpaula]

Always good to hear from you Peter Agostini.... Dr. Russ

[@jimwyatt7670]

Dr. Russ , your videos should be placed in all pellet guns sold. Especially for novice shooters.

[@russjones6497]

Thank you Jim Wyatt... it is good to hear from you ...Please keep us in your loop of air gun experiences ... helping us help everyone to stay air gun sharp... Dr. Russ

[@markweinsheimer9129]

I like the way you explain things. I want to start a pest control here in Pa and you idea helped me. be safe

[@russelljones4132]

Mark Weinsheimer ... good to hear from you... Glad to know today's video helped you ...In time, I can give you some tips on record keeping ... taxes etc. Please keep us in your loop of air gun experiences .... so that you can help us keep everyone else ... Air Gun Sharp.... Dr. Russ

[@lorenray9479]

Nice teacher! Neighbor fear leads to anger. Good to rock them to comfortable and tolerant state of mind!!

[@russelljones4132]

Loren Ray .... thanks for the compliment.... Keep us in your loop of experience... Dr. Russ

[@andypanda4927]

Without watching the vid, I wish to make my view regards accuracy. Trigger pull has an effect on accuracy. The harder the force required, the less accuracy. Your mileage may vary, but, I think shooting beyond 50-75 yards might be better with something like the "set trigger" system. Barring that, a 3.5 to 5 pound pull may be desirable. Am I wrong? Why?

[@russjones6497]

Andy Panda ... thanks for your comment and question.... Trigger pull is very important ... Several of my videos suggest that holding a pencil and pulling your trigger straight back with a pencil would be ideal for accuracy ... since that is not usual ... it still can be accomplished by training your finger to act like a pencil... I have shot long rifles and pistols in competition ... so I have the experience to share with you .... consider clicking onto the small circle photo of me to access our whole channel of 41 videos.... review the one on Accuracy .... and another on Woodchuck at 96 yards ... i think they sum up some of my best tips on accuracy.... again, welcome aboard... good to hear from you.... Dr. Russ

[@rickm4130]

Well Dr. Russ you pretty much discribed me! I started out with unregulated 22's, moved to regulated 25's, added a 357 and now a 50..... I have learned to buy the best scope that is reasonable and 30% to 40% of the rifle cost is about right for me. I need t unload some of this stuff.... LOL

[@russelljones4132]

Always good to hear from you Rick.... I am guilty of the same mis-purchasing too. Always good to hear form you and trust you are well.... Dr. Russ...

[@liquidsteel]

Thats really cool. I shoot daily on my property. I've got over 400yds. To reach out but only use about 200.

[@russelljones4132]

Air Power & Powder ... good to hear from you ... and it sure helps to have the property to support this hobby. Please keep us in the loop of your air gun experiences ... helping us help everyone stay Air Gun Sharp....Also consider clicking on the small circle photo of me to access all 40 of our videos... consider watching the one on Accuracy ... as well as Woodchucks.... Dr. Russ

[@peterpumpkineater301]

Great advise, we need to educate more people so that they don't make these mistakes and also to target especially the anti airgun folks.

[@russelljones4132]

Amen Peter Pumpkin Eater....From your lips to God's Ears..... Its good to hear from you ... please share with us your loop of air gun experiences ... helping us help others become more air gun sharp.... Dr. Russ

[@diodorusb]

Great video. I'm just about to buy an airgun and this video is spot on. Thanks

[@drsrussandpaula]

Good to hear from you Diodorus b .... please keep us in your air gun loop of experiences ... helping us help everyone stay air gun sharp... Dr.Russ

[@Vicious_Emporium]

I did research and digging before I found your channel and before I bought my first air gun. I ended up buying a Gamo Swarm Maxxim 10X Gen 2. Not gonna lie, I was worried when I first found your channel and I started watching all your episodes that I might not have purchased the right gun. I was very happy to see your reviews and thoughts on my Gamo model, and I am glad I purchased the right gun for my needs. I love your videos, and I plan on going through all of your “are you a good air gunner” videos this weekend. I enjoy them tremendously. I like your entrepreneur business model in this video also! It sucks that I live in California and I’m almost certain that business wouldn’t work here. I’m definitely going to look into it though. I had critters coming onto my property harassing and attacking my cats. And my cats are not aggressive cats at all, they literally make friends with squirrels 🤦🏻‍♂️🤣 so it would be nice to help other people protect their fur babies from predators as well.

[@DiegoGonzalez-pp3fs]

Good video Dr. Russ, please, try to improve the audio. In my case, I bought a local PCP, with a hand pump some years ago. It tired me, because of the poor quality, it didn't retain preassure and I was pumping like a slave each four shots. I sold it, and bought something easier and yet pretty powerful, the Hatsan 125 Nitropiston version. It's a great brake barrel airgun.

[@russelljones4132]

Diego Gonzalez ... yes that Hatsan 125 is powerful.... keep us in your air gun info loop so that you can help us help everyone stay air gun sharp... Dr. Russ

[@joedokes8641]

@@russelljones4132 I have the Hatsan 125 sniper in 25 caliber and yes very powerful , terrible scope but a nice rifle . Had to send it back to Hatsan for repair , the pellets were clipping the moderator hurting accuracy . Great experience with them, while they had they replaced a bad piston seal . Works great now .

[@irishcracker9602]

I feel like you under estimated the cost of air, unless you want to hand pump. The more you have to hand pump, the less you shoot. Hand pumping gets to be an extreme work out, especially on a 90 degree day. My air tank ran a bit over $400 for a air venturi. I do believe my next rifle is gonna be a Air Arms TX200. Thanks for sharing.

[@russelljones4132]

Michigan CritterGitter ....good to hear from you again .... Yes I did underestimate the cost of air ... especially when purchased at retail. I haven't done that yet ... with a hand pump, tanks, or a compressor.... which maybe the reason I have all 3 and over 20 air guns. I am going to have to do a video on my sources ... Thanks for sharing. You are going to enjoy the Air Arms TX200 .... Dr. Russ

[@kyootfox]

Yeah, but I love my AIR ARMORY!!!!

[@russelljones4132]

Jay ... I am glad to hear that .... and I hope it was your first air gun choice in a caliber that you need. ... Dr. Russ

[@kyootfox]

@@russelljones4132 I love to experiment, so every caliber is the right caliber. Admittedly most of the air guns purchased so far have been under the 300$ range, I am now considering some big bore like the Texans or the Bulldog and looking to buy a 6.8L air tank or my own 30Lb CO2 Siphon tank We should get together and shoot, I would love to try out your armory and you can play with my lower cost fun guns, for I am only in Columbus OH. I've been using air guns to keep my skills in check since the Firearm Ammo Famine of 2020-21

[@dangerous8333]

Good video Dr Russ. After watching it I was happy to know I did everything right when choosing my tools. 👍

[@russelljones4132]

Dan Gerous ... glad to confirm your air gun actions .... A video coming up is titled ... "Don't Throw Away That Old Air Gun" ... and help bring some info that brings those old guns to life ... and accuracy... Please continue to keep us in your loop of air gun experiences ... helping keep everyone ...Air Gun Sharp...Dr. Russ

[@carlbremer5576]

Great hat, post, sir. Here in socal, Wildomar, 70 mi to LA or San Diego. Thank you for your service and advice. Of course while you were at french fort, rubber plantation or with my golf and shooting bud Mike Talley tunnel rat in the hobo woods, I was in my sandbox with my GI Joe. Wanting my first daisy real bad. I still got the bug but settle on hunting pawn shops for tools and fun. Backyard plink style. Thank you again for all.

[@russelljones4132]

Carl Bremer ... good to hear from you ... and thanks for the compliment. Yes, my platoon passed thru several rubber plantations ... and down in those Viet Cong tunnels was an experience you remember for years and years.... I too walk thru pawn shops and flea markets for deals. One man's trash is another man's treasure. Pawn shops in Vegas are filled with jewelry .... in Pontiac, Michigan .. Tools ...... In Wyoming and Montana ... powder guns.... I never miss the opportunity. I pray you find a great air gun deal this summer and can enjoy this great sport.... then please keep us in your loop of air gun experiences ... helping keep everyone Air Gun Sharp... Dr. Russ

[@amadomata459]

Thank you for your prompt and useful response to my email and enquiry. In this video you bring up very relevant issues to airgunning, and very sound advise.

[@drsrussandpaula]

Amado Mata ... It is good to hear from you again... and thanks for the compliment....We have been in some production meetings ... and just about the time I think I have shared all that I know.... I discover that there is more in those 76 years of experience... Stay in touch ... Dr. Russ

[@psycho6275]

I've had the Hatsan Invader in .22 and it's a fun gun to shoot. But ya got to load it alot lol, it empties a mag quick. Great video Dr Russ, really enjoy them partner

[@russjones7981]

Psycho 62 ...good to hear from you again... my new Invader is working great... right out of the box... and yes ... it goes thru ammo in a hurry. Please keep in touch... I will focus a video on the Invader and would love to hear from you about yours... Dr Russ

[@psycho6275]

@@russjones7981 sounds like a plan... I've yet to scope mine ,but the open sights are hard to use. Unless you take the handle thing off and run open sights

[@russelljones4132]

@@psycho6275 True .... but my handle comes off today and a scope comes on. I will ultimately have to compare it with other air guns and determine if the semi-auto feature has influenced accuracy or not.... Dr. Russ

[@psycho6275]

@@russelljones4132 keep me updated please, thank you Sir

[@nsboost]

Been obsessing over what guns I want for a bit now. Want to do a variety of things from 25 yards to potentially 150 yards. But even though I determined what two rifles I want (Airforce Texan .457 and a FC impact m3)… I’m new and haven’t played with one yet. So spending over $3500 on guns alone didn’t make sense. Not even the $1300 Texan. I ended up buying something right in the middle of the two… the Benjamin Bulldog bundle. Looking for videos on it and after days I stumbled upon your channel. I also bought a pcp compressor. I appreciate your experience and input! You seem like a guy I’d love to sit around with and soak up knowledge. Thank you sir!

[@drsrussandpaula]

nsboost... thanks for the compliment ... maybe one day we can make that happen... Dr. Russ

[@drsrussandpaula]

Your choice of a bulldog 357 was a good one... and will provide you with a wealth of info on air guns.... You will find lead rounds in 35 caliber ... and 9 mm at gun stores and gun shows ... stay clear of the 357 magnum because they are a few thousands too big ... also stay away from any copper jacketed bullets... they can get stuck in the barrel and wear out the rifling. Of course, the 35 caliber pellets will do just great ... in the barrel... in the target... and in the field hunting... keep us in your loop of air gun experiences... helping us help everyone to stay air gun sharp.... Dr. Russ

[@templetonlee1722]

Beautiful hat ! stylish. You wear it well. Most valuable tips. At 64 i'm coming back to air guns : less hastle with authorities and a lot more fun and freedom. Tired of aiming the Howitzer at the neighbor.

[@drsrussandpaula]

Good to hear from you Templeton Lee.... At 64 .... you are not late to the party.... enjoy and please share your air gun experiences with us... Dr. Russ

[@tombastion779]

Hello, i just found your video last nite and i am looking to buy a air gun also, so i have a lot of videos to watch to help me to pick the right one for shooting small critters so thanks DR. RUSS..

[@drsrussandpaula]

Good to hear from you Tom Bastion... please stay in touch... and let us know when you get that right air gun for you... Dr. Russ

[@HerbertCortes]

Hello Dr. Russ. 2nd time I watch this video. I've purchased 3 air guns so far. 2 springers and my latest the Seneca Aspen pcp. The more I learn the more I get into it. Hopefully I'm in the right track.

[@drsrussandpaula]

Yes ... consider your next air gun as a Umarex Gauntlet or a Air Venturi Avenger. The reason I suggest these is that they are entry level PCP air rifles with a regulator ... and that provides more accuracy ... also consider the 25 caliber versus 17 or 22. Dr. Russ

[@drsrussandpaula]

You are doing just fine Herbert Cortes.... your springers are a good beginning... you leaped over the break barrels ... but that is OK ... You got a great PCP in the Seneca Aspen.... Be sure your next rifle has a regulator... and is 25 caliber.... Look at the Gauntlets and the Avengers which are considered the entry level regulator guns.... it is here that you will enjoy even better accuracy out to 85 yards. Dr. Russ

[@emayrussell5841]

Nice video again Dr Russ thank you. Good to see you and I notice you've changed the name of the channel. 👍🏼 Over here in the UK, before we start shooting on other people's property the best thing we can have is insurance cover. Accidents can happen ! 🇬🇧🇺🇸🇬🇧🇺🇸🇬🇧🇺🇸

[@russelljones4132]

Good to hear from you again Emay Buzzard ... insurance coverage is a good thing.... Good to hear from you ... Dr.Russ

[@emayrussell5841]

@@russelljones4132 Glad you are keeping well. Love the hat by the way. I'd like to see some of your others and maybe a bit of hat history too? You're an interesting man dr Russ and enjoyable to watch. Keep up the good work. I'm just in from an evening of pest control. Midnight here in the UK. 🇬🇧🇺🇸🇬🇧🇺🇸

[@russelljones4132]

@@emayrussell5841 Good to hear from you Emay ... hope you did well tonight... Dr. Russ

[@emayrussell5841]

@@russelljones4132 11 rabbits and 2 rats. Not bad thank you. 🇬🇧🇺🇸🇬🇧🇺🇸

[@russelljones4132]

@@emayrussell5841 ... are you shooting pests at night because you have the night vision scope and lights .... or because you work during the day? Your comment ... that I am an interesting to watch got my attention. We try to pick up any feedback that will help future videos. I don't know if this explains the interesting part... but at age 75, I started ... and in large part .... continue to keep these videos launching because of 15 grand kids scattered across America ( only 3 here in Michigan) and wanted to leave them some legacy to remember me by .... My father lived to 101 and mother lived to 96 ... so I have time to get these messages across. So far ... several of the boys watch every one of them ... along with my retired siblings ... who keep me informed over what I did right and wrong.... The popularity of the 37 we have launched to date has surprised ... even shocked me. Always good to hear from you..... Dr. Russ

[@Nirinium]

DOCTA RUSS!! Thanks for everything brother

[@russelljones4132]

Nirinium ... good to hear from you ... please keep us in your air gun info loop ... helping us help everyone become air gun sharp... Dr. Russ

[@Nirinium]

@@russelljones4132 yes sir. Are you active on any air rifle forums? I just signed up on GTA and AirgunNation

[@russjones6497]

@@Nirinium Not yet ... just too busy ... I have only been retired a year and Paula maintains a long list for me to fix. Maybe one day... Dr. Russ

[@Nirinium]

@@russjones6497 totally understand that. You seem like a very good guy, and great asset to the community. Appreciate the content you provide. Don't work too hard!!

[@russjones6497]

@@Nirinium Thanks for the compliment... we have 4 new videos that will launch over the next few weeks... try to see the one on barrel lengths and another on buying refurbished air guns at a good discount... Dr. Russ

[@JhaeMo777]

Hmmm, I’ve been in my house for 15 years and driven the same car for 8 years. So ....?

[@russjones7981]

Jhae Mril ... good to hear from you... and your long term purchases of a home and car validate your careful purchasing process... please keep us in your loop of air gun experiences ... so that you can help us help others be air gun sharp.... Dr Russ

[@joebenefiel3664]

Dr. Russ: Just a thank you for all your expert advice. I only wish I would have stumbled onto your Information sooner.

[@jesustorrez4520]

thanks so much for your kind words bless you and your family

[@russjones6497]

Good to hear from you again Jesus Torrez ... Dr. Russ

[@michaelmarks8954]

I’m restricted to 20 yards but only target shoot and use a very good /safe pellet trap.

[@drsrussandpaula]

Michael Marks .... It is good to hear from you ... everyone has restrictions on their lives ... with health ... rules .... budgets ....companion wishes .... hours at work ....etc. And we must all live to obey them as best we can. Thank you for sharing.... and Im glad to hear that you have a good / safe pellet trap. Please keep us in your loop of air gun experiences.... Dr. Russ

[@MileyonDisney]

I really hope that since you posted this, you got a lavalier microphone with a wind sock.

[@themikarenolds2910]

hi hope you do a video on the texan 45cal lss or even 50cal the 45cal with the donnyFL suppressor with the extender is beyond soft in volume extreamly powerful well balanced and is supper popular as well the 45cal has a giant amount of ammo selection includes round ball, please look into the the air force texan 45cal lss with the super suppressor set up as many shooting them and we need your professional opinion thanks

[@russelljones4132]

the Mika Reynolds.... thank you for your air gun experiences with the Texan and Donny FL suppressor. Yes the 45 and 50 caliber are very popular and deadly too. That gun is on my wish list ... Dr. Russ

[@kennethgardner3090]

I think you have helped me out a lot.

[@toddhowland890]

Great message for beginner airgunners. Are those geese I hear making a racket in your yard?

[@russjones6497]

Good to hear from you Todd Howland. Yes, geese pollute the grass with their droppings and they pollute the air with their noise. We have since put up some stakes with monofilament or transparent fish line running between them ... and that keeps them out of our yard. Dr. Russ

[@daveshoraceway]

Dr Russ, I just put my deposit down on the LCS-SK19 in .22 and .30 told not till end of December for delivery. Reviews are up there with the FX and Hatsan products. My AirVenturi Avenger PCP got me hooked :>) don't want to play with my real guns now.

[@drsrussandpaula]

I believe you will love the LCS-SK19 .... but personally, I believe it is a notch below FX.... and the Hatsan two or three notches below the FX. The LCS and the Hatsans will not be as accurate as your Air Venture Avenger... which is regulated and that makes a big difference in accuracy. Please keep us in your air gun experiences loop .... helping us help everyone stay air gun sharp.... ps... during the next week, I will be doing two videos on the AEA Challenger in 50 caliber and the AEA Zeus in 72 caliber.... I have already purchased and received them but getting ammo has been a challenge ... to use a word ... with the ammo shortage in place today. The finish and manufacturing of these two AEA guns appears to be similar to LCS ... with a new pro series coming that will likely equal the FX quality... but that is yet to be proven. . ... I pray my videos will keep you air gun sharp too. Dr. Russ

[@daveshoraceway]

@@drsrussandpaula looks like a future project. Face off the mentioned medium bore rifles. The reviews I saw here at youtube, the LCS trigger was light pressure compared to Hatsan and LCS has in my opinion the cool factor. My wife is my Annie Oakley and she too is all about a light trigger. She tried the Black Ops break barrel, sent it back, she tried the AirVenturi Avenger and it is a keeper because of the soft trigger pull. After playing with .22 Ruger products, we are having fun with the air toys. Don't have brass casings flinging everywhere is a bonus in this shooting hobby. Looking forward to your big bore review.

[@drsrussandpaula]

@@daveshoraceway Good to hear from you again.... and I hope you find our next few videos helpful in our journey towards being air gun sharp... Dr. Russ

[@tommilton6775]

I like your criteria for ranking (quiet, reliable, etc.). Can you post a few specific examples of rifles that meet those criteria? Also, what is the one you have with you in the video?

[@russelljones4132]

Good to hear from you Tom Milton ... please keep us in your loop of air gun experiences ... so that you can help us keep everyone air gun sharp.... In this video I have the Hatsan Invader ... a semi automatic in 25 caliber. My real favorites are air guns that come with regulators... recently, Umarex has come out with their Gauntlet and Air Venturi has come out with their Avenger. Both are regulated (providing precision consistent air to every pellet) and both come out in 22 and 25 calibers .... with 25 being my favorite of the two. I hope this helps... Dr. Russ

[@stephaniesimmons-ashorobi3314]

Thank you for this education. There's much I did not know.

[@drsrussandpaula]

Stephanie Simmons-Ashorobi .... good to hear from you again... and thanks for the compliment... Be sure to click on my small circular photo to access our channel... you will find 2 videos on accuracy that I think you might enjoy. Dr. Russ

[@danbuckner7174]

Dr. Russ, I am new to your channel and enjoying all your videos. Thanks for sharing your knowledge and joy of airgunning. I have three break-barrels (.177, .22, .25), and I'm finally getting my first PCP. I have narrowed down my choice between the Umarex Gauntlet and the Air Venturi Avenger and I would prefer the .25 caliber. I would like to know your recommendation. This would be for backyard plinking, varmint control, and small game hunting. I'm looking for the more silent out of the box to remain a good neighbor (willing to add a moderator if necessary), and the most "pump friendly" as that will have to be my air source until I can afford to upgrade that resource. Thanks fore your help! -Dan

[@terrancegoldstein728]

Thanks

[@almirria6753]

What part of Mi. are you in? I used to live in Lenawee County [Adrain, Onstead, Brooklyn, Tecumseh, Devils Lake...] before I moved back to Mo.

[@russelljones4132]

It is good to hear from you Al Mirria ... i lived in Adrian for 2 years attending Adrian College prior to going into the service during the Vietnam War. After 3 years, I returned to Michigan ... finished college in Oakland County between Pontiac and Flint ... and have been living there ever since. I hope you enjoy Mo.... we visited Branson once and enjoyed it ... Dr. Russ

[@ericpage7799]

Your a great story teller. Like your channel so much.

[@drsrussandpaula]

Eric... good to hear from you again... stay in touch... some very good videos coming over the next month... Dr. Russ

[@nigelmonaireo5024]

Dr russ why do gamo say all there guns are so quite when most of them sound like cannons

[@michaelmoss1152]

Been shooting .22 whisper great gun but was wanting something a tad bigger I like the hastan. 30 but really would to get into pcp

[@russelljones4132]

Good to hear from you Michael Moss ... I just finished a video on the Gamo Maxxim Gen 2 ... and I include info on the other 3 guns that share that basic gun ... including the Whisper... It should launch by this weekend.... Consider clicking onto the small round photo of myself to access our entire channel of 40 videos ... some of which may prove helpful ... including one on accuracy and two on pellets. Please share your loop of air gun experiences with us so that you can help us keep everyone ... Air Gun Sharp .... Dr. Russ

[@michaelmoss1152]

@@russelljones4132 the gamo air gun which is like I said is the whisper .22 I found that it shoots the ruger 17 grain super point pellets wonderful and very accurate they hit extremely hard on small game , thank Dr for all your advice and I will be watching all your videos as much as possible you mentioned that you Vietnam vet my Dad was too I thank all the vets for their service

[@michaelmoss1152]

We have to be air gun sharp

[@russjones6497]

@@michaelmoss1152 thank you Michael Moss...Dr. Russ

[@michaelmoss1152]

I just bought the Benjamin prowler. 22 and put a decent scope on it found out 5hat the Ben doesn't like the 17 ruger pellets so I switched over to the 14.3 Crossman hollowpoints and it is grouping size of a quarter at 35 yard that enough to take anything around here where I live but the gamo whisper is still shooting the 17s perfect I always get out when I get a chance and shoot both gun

[@ottisthomas2490]

That was so good!!

[@russelljones4132]

Ottis Thomas ... good to hear from you ... please share any air gun info you experience ... helping us help everyone stay air gun sharp... Dr. Russ

[@louiscutino]

Dr. Ross. Check the laws in your locality. Consult with a lawyer who is licensed to practice law in your locality. I live in California. I can shoot pests, for free, on private property, with an airgun, not with a gunpowder gun. However, if I charge for that service, I either have to possess a California Agricultural Pest Control Operator's license, or a California Field Apicator's license, which will allow me to work for another California Agricultural Pest Control Operator, but not to have my own company. Be careful about what you're telling people that they can legally do.

[@russjones6497]

Long Live Humanity ... it is good to hear from you ... thanks for the advice ... My message is really to go to the hunting laws of your state and find out ... because they do differ. Thanks for sharing the laws in your area. Dr. Russ

[@russjones6497]

Long Live Humanity ... our viewers really need to go directly to their States DNR to get their hunting rules..... Even the simple notes that Pyramyd Air and Air Gun Mega store have on their websites.... don't effectively describe the defining legal terms ... for example some states have counties where the rules change ... different bird shot for turkeys ... the list goes on. Even retail clerks at stores probably cant answer the questions correctly when asked about powder or air guns.... This leaves the burden on the hunters and the conservation officers. Thanks for bringing this short coming to light... Dr. Russ

[@louiscutino]

@@russjones6497 Hi, Russ. You offer good advice about hunting laws. If I may clarify my earlier meaning, I wasn't talking about hunting. When you charge money for removal of a pest problem, then you're not hunting. You're doing pest control, and in California, you must do pest control under the jurisdiction of a Pest Control Operator's license. If you don't charge money, then the activity falls under the jurisdiction of hunting laws.

[@russjones6497]

@@louiscutino OK... thanks for the update on pest control companies too. I was trying to help air gunners who have no hunting land ... and so I suggested they do the pest control for free initially.... I will remind them in a future video that those who follow that route ... need to know those pest control laws too ... as well as tax laws ... Fica ... etc. Thanks ... Dr. Russ

[@tw1919]

Jonathan Winters teaches air guns.

[@johnndavis7647]

Thanks for the video

[@smokingunclefrank6037]

Great video Dr Russ

[@drsrussandpaula]

thanks Smoking Uncle Frank ... good to hear from you again... Dr. Russ

[@rahkkh]

You made me air gun sharp 😀😀

[@drsrussandpaula]

Great ... Dr. Russ

[@focusonnature8193]

Excellent Video and Class! You should be famous...I guess you are! You're very good at teaching! Helped me a lot with prices, caliber, and the requirements you really should have. Now I need to review guns and don't know where to start Brand wise. Can anyone recommend great Brands?

[@drsrussandpaula]

Focus on Nature ... good to hear from you ...and glad we have been helpful... be sure to click onto the circular photo of me to gain access to our library of about 50+ videos.... watch the two on Accuracy ... and another two on Pellets.... which I believe are more important than brands ... which seem to copy each other .... but if I was starting out today ... I would buy a brand that comes with a regular and no scope ... allowing you to buy a good one ... (see my video on buying refurbished guns and scopes) ... two that come to mind are the Gauntlet by Umarex and the Avenger by Air Venturi .... Dr. Russ

[@galvalisi]

Nice Gaucho Hat, greetings from Uruguay

[@drsrussandpaula]

FG ... good to hear from you .... Please keep us in your air gun experiences loop .... even from Uruguay ... helping us helping everyone stay air gun sharp... Dr. Russ

[@chentequilichini7182]

Great video!!!

[@joebenefiel3664]

Dr. Russ: "To meet your Air gun needs" Which Gamo break barrel air gun would you recommend?

[@gussstavo]

im from Argentina i wasnt expecting you to mention my country haha cool

[@drsrussandpaula]

Jorge Pelongo... Argentina is known in America for its tough cowboys and great beef cattle... Good to hear from you ... Dr. Russ

[@georgek.8134]

Dr Russ, I enjoy all your videos. Something has me curious though, you address yourself and your wife with “Doctor”, are you both physicians or surgeons ? Respectfully. Thank you.

[@russjones6497]

Georgek.8134 ... thanks for the compliment ... Let me solve your curiosity. Both Paula and I have our doctorate degrees in divinity ... and often counseled clergy from every denomination and without a fee. We never ran or started a church.... however, we made our living starting and selling over 20 different businesses and I retired from that at 75 years of age ... 2 years ago. Paula was 62 at that time ... and had taken up hunting with me when our 4 daughters and 2 sons got married and left our home. Today, this KZbin and Rumble video business is really a non-profit passion. We also raise AKC Doberman Pinchers ... primarily as Service Dogs for Veterans ... and that is profitable. Dr. Russ

[@richardhammond9032]

great educational video. : )

[@drsrussandpaula]

Richard Hammond ... good to hear from you ... and thanks for the compliment... Please keep us in your info loop ... helping us help everyone stay air gun sharp... Dr. Russ

[@jamesbingham566]

What about break barrel style air rifles? Do you test and review those style also? Thank you you are very informative on your videos.

[@drsrussandpaula]

James Bingham.... good to hear from you .... Yes ... Ive tested Gamo's Swarm 10X and Black Ops ... both in 22 caliber. I only test guns I think are best in class and own personally.... I have a bucket list and add to it all the time... currently own 21 guns.... no sponsors... no free guns... What would you like to see me test next? Dr. Russ

[@jamesbingham566]

@@drsrussandpaula I’m just a low budget type shooter. I know you get what you pay for. But good budget rifles. I know you can get cheaper pcp air rifles but cost of filling the tanks and such other things. But keep doing what you are doing. I learn a lot from you!!

[@drsrussandpaula]

@@jamesbingham566 more budget break barrels will come before the end of the year.... Dr. Russ

[@halburd1]

i dont understand your list. i know for sure i never want an accurate gun. that way i cant be blamed when i hit something randomn

[@russelljones4132]

Halburd .... that is an interesting approach ... it might work on air rifles until you hit someone and get sued.....keep us in your loop ... Dr. Russ

[@cajjesra269]

that swamp is more than 30 yds

[@drsrussandpaula]

Caije Sra ... good to hear from you... I have an accurate range finder and I have walked the distance off many times. I have 4 ranges outside and one inside... so distance is important to me in sighting air rifles in. It is 30 yards to my first range near the bird feeders. It is 45 yards to a range on this side of a pond with fountain.... It is 65 yards to a berm ... that separates the pond with our wetlands. Lastly, I have a range to the left near some trees that is 100 yards. It is 880 yards across the wetlands to homes on the other side. I hope this helps you in further videos.... please keep us in your air gun loop of experiences ... helping everyone stay air gun sharp.... Dr. Russ

[@jimgift8107]

Dr Russ, The more I learn about air guns, the more confused I am. I need an inexpensive air gun that is accurate to shoot skunks and armadillos in my yard at night to about 25-30 yards max. What fps rating do I need to be accurate at this range? Also, can you recommend a lesser expensive scope I can use at night. I will only be using this gun for two things: First to learn how to use it and become accurate, then occasionally I will need to shoot it at night for these varmints. I don't plan to set up targets and plink. Lastly, which .177 grain ammo should I buy to be the most accurate? Jim

[@russjones6497]

Jim ... it is good to hear from you... and I believe you need a good air gun to accomplish the task before you. You will never get good optics especially ones that will enlighten the target at early dusk and dawn... you need good optics and I plan to share an excellent source within two weeks... but again they wont get any better than I described. For your problem, you need night vision equipment and scope that costs well over $600....or best still is throwing on an outside back yard light at the last moment. Secondly, you are after skunks and armadillos ... and a 177 caliber will wound more than kill... I suggest you step up to a 25 caliber for those destructive critters. If you have coyote or woodchucks, I think you need to step up to a 357 caliber. Consider purchasing a refurbished air gun to get the best bang for your buck... I have a video for that subject ... which has several choices to review... . Be sure to watch my video on "Buying the right caliber" which includes their ranges and the critters that they will harvest. Click on the small circular photo of myself to access our channel of almost 90 videos ... and scan them for the videos I reference. Now to ammo... accuracy comes with a smooth barrel that has been leaded in (meaning that 100 to 500 lead pellets need to be fired first to fill in the small craters and scarred rifling that is only visible with a microscope. Secondly, you need a heavy lead pellet for accuracy ... and some bullet or pellet lube for velocity... be sure you watch my videos on that topic so that you do it right. The larger calibers will allow you to go for a body shot kill versus a smaller head shot kill. Jim, keep us in your air gun info loop ...and let us know how you progress towards your goals... Dr. Russ

[@jimgift8107]

@@russjones6497 Decided to go with 20 ga shotgun instead of air rifle due to limited range to shoot in residential area. Appreciate all the advice and will use it for future.

[@russjones6497]

@@jimgift8107 Good... please keep us in your loop. Dr. Russ

[@markhebel7499]

Walmart X4 Airgun depot 1

[@markhebel7499]

plink

[@russjones6497]

Mark Hebel... I am assuming that your comment means that you bought the wrong air guns at Walmart and Airgun Depot? If correct, share you experience ... Dr. Russ

[@markhebel7499]

@@russjones6497 I'm happy with all of them. different specs for different situations. My backyard range is only 40 ft. but I can go to the Everglades to plink where the scope rifles can be utilized. Three or four pumps in the Crosman 1000 with open sight is perfect for my backyard shooting gallery. Noise is not so much a factor for the faster velocity noise, in this hood someone is always blowing off fireworks and acetylene bombs with no response from anyone. I need more material for the back stop but even used railroad ties are crazy expensive right now as.

[@russjones6497]

@@markhebel7499 Good to hear from you... I recently made a back stop with about 20 square carpet tiles in it ... they had rubber backings ... and I think this back stop would stop most powder bullets... Dr. Russ

[@L.V-Rider]

You should do something about the audio.

[@drsrussandpaula]

L.V. Rider .... thanks for the tip ...Dr. Russ

[@John-ne1gh]

I am new to this but very interested. . The info that you provide is very educational. In my effort tho to decide what to buy is very confusing. By that i mean all the tech data available on ytube and associated with each gun. I want to get the most for my money! I want something accurate to around 75 yds kill power .22 cal, mul;ti shot , decent scope 1100 budget Can you offer any suggestions that might work for me?

[@drsrussandpaula]

John .... getting a 22 caliber to be both accurate and deadly at 75 yards is a stretch. If you want a break barrel ... consider the Hatsan 130 QE which shoots 30 caliber accurately out to about 100 yards ... otherwise don't go under 25 caliber. Click onto my small circular photo and gain access to our whole channel. Then watch my video on "Saving Dollars on Refurbished Air Guns" ....Good luck and continue to share your air gun experiences with us ... helping us help everyone stay air gun sharp... Dr. Russ

[@John-ne1gh]

@@drsrussandpaula Thanks Doc. Have been watching more of your vids, saw the one about the Armada.25. I think this might be a good start for me tho it may not meet my initial expectations. So now after watching your lecture on ammo maybe I am ready to m,ove ahead!

[@drsrussandpaula]

@@John-ne1gh Good John ... the Benjamin Armada remains one of my favorite air guns... consider the 25 caliber vs the 22... Dr. Russ

[@John-ne1gh]

Got the .25 on Amazon for $507, also bought Hawke 4x12x40 . Thanks for ur advice and keep making the helpful and educational vids!@@drsrussandpaula

[@drsrussandpaula]

@@John-ne1gh Great bargains.... keep us in your loop John.... Dr. Russ

[@mikepi660]

Great videos as always,, OH,, why move, pick wrong place this and that,, Why life complex, confusing, hard? Normally it is "picked the WRONG wife" ,, ha ha ha ha

[@desmonddoss6718]

A Master on airgun 🙏🇫🇷

[@drsrussandpaula]

Desmond Doss ... it is good to hear from you ... and thanks for the compliment... Please keep us in your air gun experiences loop ... helping us help everyone stay air gun sharp... Dr. Russ

[@desmonddoss6718]

@@drsrussandpaula Thanks so much 🙏👍🇫🇷

[@stevepoter2246]

Sir I want a air gun which can take down hog .. longer range, light weight, in lowest price.

[@russjones6497]

Steve Poter .. let me suggest that you go to Hatsan's website in Florida ... perhaps there is another in Europe or even Turkey ....and review the Refurbished Hatsan Air Rifles ....picking one that comes in 35 caliber... as about 60% of cost....You must enter your name for that particular rifle (Hatsan makes several in that caliber and higher) ....they will have one available or suggest that you get on their waiting list ....which can last a couple of months....hatsan also is one of the few manufacturers that has a break barrel in 30 caliber .... that might require two or more shots if you dont hit the hogs head directly ..... that is the best answer I can give....Dr. Russ

[@abitoutside]

So you are saying that someone who has no room to practice shooting airguns should start a pesting company? Terrible advice, this is how people end up hurt when others who have no clue on how powerful their guns are go and start shooting up peoples property.

[@russelljones4132]

Airguns of Michigan ... good to hear form you again. Some air gunners will find this entrepreneurial idea a good one... There are certainly those who go into this business without any air gun experience ... hopefully ... our air gunners can fit this need where and when needed... If not... they will go out of business as soon as they went in.... Dr. Russ

[@russelljones4132]

Like I said...."I might have an idea for you." Dr. Russ

[@evronaldo.9220]

Hello Dear grand pa I'm interested in your videos I always watch your videos I'm living in a far place of North East India called Mizoram state Christian religion I'm from a poor family can't afford to buy a new air rifle please remember me if you ever feel like giving out in further more days to come my home town postal code is 796891 I wish you all the best in your life and stay healthy God bless you I beg you in Jesus Christ name 🙏 I wish I had one air rifle once in alife time 😭😭 good luck in your videos 👍

[@russjones6497]

DL ... always good to hear from you.... We wish you the best...Dr. Russ