My favorite Airgun is NOT the FX Impact.

[@carlschnier4089]

Songbirds are protected. Why don’t you just punch holes in paper. I’m a hunter. I eat what I harvest and my sons learned the same. Unless it’s a varmint, let it be. Killing for the sake of killing is no sport.

[@TedsHoldOver]

I am not shooting songbirds. I am shooting exotic, introduced birds that kill and displace native songbirds. The US government classifies them as pest/problem species and no license is needed to shoot them.

[@andyblinkblink4198]

Invasive exotic species are those introduced species which benefit from their new environment such that they increase their population range significantly over time. Invasive species are currently recognized as one of the main threats to global biodiversity. House Sparrows and European Starlings were both introduced to North America in the 19th century. They are now permanent residents found across the United States and Canada, almost always near areas of human habitation and disturbance (e.g., cities and suburbs) or areas with a reliable food source, such as barns or granaries. Both species nest in structures ranging from gutters and downspouts to thick shrubs and bushes, but readily use nest boxes when available. They outcompete native cavity-nesting birds, and are known to destroy nests and eggs, and kill nestlings and adults while taking over an occupied nest site.

[@spclarryy]

Where did you go Ted? Give us another video please. Lol missing it man.

[@JohnDoeEagle1]

Do you eat groundhogs, possums, raccoons, skunks, gophers, chipmunks, mice, rats and coyotes too?! I don't eat carp, suckers, dogfish or gar either but always I kill them when I catch them.

[@flatrat4212]

@@JohnDoeEagle1 please stop killing dogfish as they fight harder than almost any fresh water game fish, also they help keep lake free of dead rotting fish and bait. Also they are native which I assume you already know, but that’s just my two cents.

[@baldeagle242]

Glad to see you back in action again. 🦅

[@fredhubbard7210]

I miss Ted acting like an enthusiastic 10yo... Great to see the renewed excitement.

[@joefudd]

I watched his videos again and went out and whacked 8 starlings that have nested in my neighbor's house because they kept crapping on my truck. Popped them out of a pear tree before any crybaby neighbors came outside in the morning at dawn. It was fun watching and hearing them thud as they hit the ground.

[@derjoh1986]

@@joefudd Lol🤦

[@SuperBenjamin1965]

Looking at the Benjamin trail 22 gas piston

[@ralphwhittaker3766]

Watched this vid n went to buy a wildcatt ..Always wanted one since the first mk1...Settled for a Maverick..no wildcats to buy spur of the moment...

[@Wynn96]

Glad to see you back Ted! There's other airgun channels out there, but you started it all for me and I always look forward to your uploads!

[@kioy102]

Dudes property is like a safe haven for native birds. Honestly such a nice thing of him to do.

[@augustjensen3273]

@@ammocan2796 same at my house lol

[@blacklabelqlewis]

Meanwhile my neighbors are basically feeding the starlings and grackles and my best shooting lanes are from windows with screens that don't open

[@ToreDL87]

Same, everything except rare songbirds is gone the instant I so much as look out the window. Couple of Starling's were uppity and managed to nest before I found out where they were (on my roof!!), wreaking absolute havoc all over the place. Blasted the male to try and quiet things down, but no go, the female still had time to go apeshit on all the other birds, while feeding her chicks. So that did it, simply waited until the 3 chicks were old enough to fly, sent a JSB Monster at the female (loud smack!), chicks got hungry and took first flight, offed 2 of them, the last one landed on the lawn below the nest and was instantly pounced by the cat lol! And from the very instant those infernal things were gone, the other birds were happily nesting and chirping away again :D

[@senatorjosephmccarthy2720]

@@blacklabelqlewis , mine didn't either, so I took it out. Then took out some burrowers.

[@flatrat4212]

@@ToreDL87 the good ending

[@scrimdog3328]

You post what you like mate. Don't worry about us we like whatever you do. It's just fun watching you go about your business

[@iwanabana]

Exactly. We watch because of your commitment and enthusiasm!

[@Boobashoob]

Honestly, I’d watch a video of you trying to hit a paper target in high winds. You’ve taught me a lot when it comes to drop and distance. Id love to see you challenge yourself in some heavy wind. I’d learn a lot too.

[@crucifyrobinhood]

Watch his competition shooting videos. Nuff said.

[@XavMak]

I was literally looking up your channel yesterday, surprised to see a notification today, welcome back!

[@NotEvenDeathCanSaveU]

I have to agree.. Its the fact of being on move, the sense of "adventure", covering some land that makes this exciting as you go when spot something that deserves some lead and you have to hurry and take your best shot, what many times fails, certainly more times than being stationary and knowing every range from that spot.. Glad you having fun again

[@BraydonPrice.]

I’ve always loved the content man! Grew up watching you!

[@wag14tha]

Sup didn't expect u to be here😂

[@onquackoutdoors9475]

Yo what’s up Braydon!

[@coltonbuchweitz7320]

Damn I just watched your video before this

[@javinshoupvaughn6947]

What’s poppin

[@tateblom4311]

Hi verified person

[@junqueboi387]

You're such a nice humble guy and your channel has opened my mind regarding hunting/shooting/etc. To this day, I've never owned or shot anything -- not even a BB gun. In one week though, I will be closing on a 19-acre slice of heaven in VA with bluebird houses on the fence posts, swallow nests in the sheds and who-knows what else roaming the small pastures.... a life long dream come true. I love those little birds and want to keep the place starling/pest-free... your videos had me wanting to buy an air gun a few years ago but now you've provided me knowledge & motivation to actually make an informed decision so for that, I thank you Ted. Gotta find a big 'ol tractor now.... Peace!

[@TedsHoldOver]

Wow!! Congratulations! Tractor shopping is right up there with airgun shopping. 😊

[@JIBREAL1967]

Hey...Ted...Find your happiness...where you find it. Glad to see you back and getting back to what you love about airguns. That's more important than any KZbin channel....your own nirvana

[@fishing4happiness610]

So glad to see you again... I've been rewatching all your 11 year old vids. You are the GOAT!

[@RaimundoPAM]

Well come back, Ted! The best part of your videos was seing you smiling and giggling like a boy while sharing your discoveries and knowledge with us. Glad to see that boyish fun back!

[@freyja4954]

So I've been watching you forever and I must have forgotten to subscribe. But you are my go to channel for air rifles. I've been looking into air rifles for a long time. I wanted something I could clunk around the woods and not feel bad about banging against a tree so I picked up an Air Ventura Avenger. Now I have been a powder gun guy for over 20 years and I love this thing. I just wanted to say as long as you keep the videos informative I'll keep watching. Thank you Ted Boomer

[@luciferslettuce]

This is definitely the start to the day I was looking for, thanks for uploading the video we missed you!

[@allanwind295]

It's wonderful that you found joy with this again, Ted! I am looking forward to the new footage, it's new and different. Richard Leonard (Air Arms TV) captures that same spirit of staking and wonder of beautiful animals and locations. Personally, I tuned out from the endless killing of pests, and I have no use case for long range shooting with slugs which a lot of channels started doing. Frankly, I also got tired of the endless FX marketing.

[@birdsta9247]

Hes a uncle we all would love to have 🙏 glad to see you ted ❤️

[@robertbradfield4810]

for a while iv been struggled to raise the same level of joy I once had shooting and I didn't know why. But you hit it right on the head, iv become bored with high power, long range plinking. Thank you for waking me up and restarting my love for the sport. Don't be to long before next vid.

[@airriflehunter87]

That’s the position I am now in . Started reaching for the subby and adopting a bit of fieldcraft and it’s lovely !!!

[@deezaldad3264]

I swear these videos totally bring me back to my youth of hunting on different properties with my old benjamin Sheridan 5mm pump. It's always been about the thrill of the hunt. We hunted anything that moved, lol. Thanks for the video.

[@thewisehortsman2837]

Good to see new content and so true! At 55 I still enjoy stalkin squirrels, invasive birds etc. Takes me back 40+ yrs ✅ Just took a squirrel 🐿 with my .25 Wildcat, my favorite gun. Keep the content comin!

[@TedsHoldOver]

Correction: My Wildcat .22 is a MK3, not a MK2. Clarification: I have made no changes to the factory settings. Conundrum: What can you hold in your right hand, but not in your left?

[@onespicyboi754]

Hi Ted!

[@MelbLastboyscout]

"What can you hold in your right hand, but not in your left?" Your left hand

[@scroooface]

Your left hand

[@bobmcbob4399]

Your left elbow

[@coreymoyers]

Would love to hear you compare the PARD with the 4k. I too was attracted to the form factor of the PARD but after hearing about its quirks from previous reviews, I’m waiting for the next generation of ATI.

[@easternblocairguns2728]

You so right about the "go-to-gun". There are great guns out there, but is the simple, light, small ones that are the most enjoyable. Your correct about the stalking i love too!

[@glenmceuen9965]

Good to see you back! Way to find YOUR passion! More of us should follow your example.

[@Seminex222]

"the chase is better than the catch!" i have a Wildcat MK2 compact in .22 (perfect for lefties) and i love this gun!! used a resign printer to make a homemade silencer (baffels for the bigger tube in the front)....quiet and deadly :D

[@atvfarmari5129]

Well it’s nice to see you excited and smiling again, I know there are a few of us that has missed your videos

[@antipodeanbushie2440]

One of the reasons I look forward to your uploads. Glad you have come to some resolution to your quandary. It is not only something you have had to experience.

[@Cr125stin]

I’ve had my Wildcat MK3 for a year now and I absolutely love it. Great to see you Ted, thanks for the video!

[@seanparker4495]

Love to see you smiling and happy again. Looking forward to seeing everything you put out.

[@nickgood4520]

I've been watching you for nearly a decade. I'm glad to see you enjoying yourself again!

[@son-of-a-gun]

My words Ted!! My airgun (agt vulcan oldest version) is dead accurate, and is powerfull enough for small game and pest control. It does not need a lot of tuning. It's there when I need it and it works flawlessly... Always!! The (commercially driven) run for the best, the newest, the most powerful, the most expensive, the most tunable, even micro computer controlled, does not make a person happy really. An good airgun is not to brag about, it's a tool that you are happy with, suits your purpose and that you grab every time. That's what it is all about.

[@zanel2029]

I've been waiting for videos for so long. I am so happy he's back. Can't wait to see more

[@chrishenning8829]

Ted, you started it all for me 7-8 years ago. I've been obsessed with slinging lead pellets ever since. Stoked that you're back, bud!!! 🤩

[@mikeizzano172]

Good to see you. ! Who says you can’t teach an old dog new tricks ! We all look at things with a different angle as we age . But all of us don’t take advantage of the chance to improve ourselves ! Thanks Ted , have a great summer. .

[@fenny1578]

Brother, talking about the stalk. I used to use my bb gun around my dads ranch, or my cheap break barrel pellet rifle. As time went on I ended up having less space to do that due to moving, but I had a taste for what you mean when you say that. I ended up replacing it with combat flight sims. Talking about 'the stalk,' this is the big thing for me. Sneaking in. Finding a good angle to approach unseen. Then tapping the guy on the shoulder and screaming boo. I don't consider it a success unless they need to change their trousers. Keep it up, been watching you since 2013, I think, always happy to click on one of your uploads!

[@matthewlu150]

Glad you’re back ted, you’re one of my favourite content creators. Honest, hardworking and entertaining. Thank you for everything you do Ted.

[@richardmattix5322]

I truely missed your videos I am glad to see you back up and filming

[@joshuagibson2520]

I hope you're back soon with another vid. I've learned so much from you over the years and still have a huge thirst for the knowledge.

[@killer_bro_empireitsme3613]

This man is the reason I got into PCP air rifles thanks again keep up the great work

[@stoffel89]

Great to see you again on the tube Ted!

[@tripleceas]

Was actually starting to worry about you Mr Bier. Great to have you back!

[@ShainAndrews]

I was always impressed how you captured everything before. I know it is a royal PITA. That setup looks much better. Your enthusiasm is what got me back into the sport.

[@waydeepinside]

I still have my Sheridan Blue Streak. Purchased back in prob. 1973 Shot it through the years and had more fun with it then any center fire

[@Farmall4ever]

Right on- glad to see you back. I too have great memories in the barn and sheds of our farms. I hope to get my 5 yo son involved at some point.

[@kenolson3444]

I'm in my early 70's Ted. I started with airguns when I was about 7 years old and then rimfires, and finally centerfires. I also have ruined a few hobbies by working too hard on perfecting them. I had to have the best rifle, best scopes, benchrest dies, benchrest powder measures, etc. It became some much work, it was no longer fun. Although I still may take a few long distant trips to shoot p-dogs out west, I'd rather spend less time preparing ammo, rifles, and equipment and more time shooting sparrows and starlings locally. Grab my air tank, tin of pellets, my air rifle and go shoot. If I miss a shot because they are out of range, so be it. Other days I can be just as happy with a springer. As a kid my favorite bb gun was a daisy 99 Target. As I got into pellet guns I had a Crosman model 140 in 22. I still have those models but my eyes require optics now but I keep it as simple as I can. I no longer need perfect everything and just enjoy a fun day of shooting. Keep it simple Ted and don't ruin a fun hobby. I was happy to see you back a few weeks ago.

[@SK-me9by]

Now that's a bit of wisdom folks...

[@joejeans7913]

LOL" blended him into the soil". "yup hes gone, and so are you"! I love it.

[@TonysRcTechboom]

TED WE HAVE MISSED YOUR MUG ON KZbin 🤪 its so good to see you back shooting and shooting great with that amazing Rifle , its good to see your excitement back ☺ keep safe brother 🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@therrienmichael08]

Air gunning is big for invasive green iguanas in Florida.

[@silverblotter4444]

Very happy to have you around more! I really missed your videos! Keep at it dude, you havent rid us of the starlings yet!

[@gman9543]

Good to see you back and excited Ted! Looking forward to the upcoming videos. You need to get yourself down to South Florida. They could use your stalking skills on the iguanas there.

[@RicoChavez1]

So happy you found your joy, again, Ted! Woohoo!!!!! Spot!!!! And!!!! Stalk!!!!

[@brannonbrown7720]

I miss your old videos like this glad to see you happy

[@Thinkflite]

I was 16 when I started watching you man... I'm now an engineer and fast approaching 30...eww. thanks for keeping up excellent content!!

[@bram2457]

Due to this video I bought a Wildcat MK3, Thank you Ted.

[@TheBadger555]

Your still my favorite airgun youtuber and so glad to see you back enjoying it again. Can't wait to see some farm vids

[@yotehunter3468]

Dangggg I remember when you first started KZbin... A kid with white glasses, now look at ya, makes me REALLY feel old 😂😅🤣

[@jawszy]

1:06 damn that’s a satisfying puff of pest feathers

[@nunosantiago2273]

Why are they pests?

[@jawszy]

@@nunosantiago2273 Invasive birds that kill native birds and steal their habitat

[@nunosantiago2273]

@@jawszy Sparrows?

[@jawszy]

@@nunosantiago2273 I'm not sure, he explains in other videos what birds they are.

[@DinnerForkTongue]

@@nunosantiago2273 Yes, sparrows.

[@marvinywong]

Love your videos. Been a fan a long time. You got me into loving not just shooting but understanding shooting. Please post your “turkey shooting”. I’m sure many would love to watch it too.

[@PhotonChief]

Awesome to hear from you again! The new stalking rig looks pretty fun. Speaking of spear fishing, I need to figure out how to train for that.

[@aquaholich2051]

Good to find this, and youve found you mojo Ted, Been afew years since ive pulled a trigger but fond memories Airgunning and watching the early Edgun USA Vlogs 👍

[@jimmycaltabellatta5575]

Good to see you back. Remember it’s the hunt that is fun. Long range sniping is impressive but stalking and truly hunting is what makes it fun.

[@RainmanGA]

Welcome back, Ted! Excited to see new videos in the near future from you!

[@killtime351]

Good to see you back, you do what you want to do. I don't care if it's drinking a beer I'll watch.

[@gwhiten2158]

Missed you Ted. Your the one that got us all hot and heavy about Airguns

[@chrishenning8829]

Agree. 😁

[@Phalanx443]

TEDDY!!! Glad to have you back brother, recharged and ready to go!

[@BarneyCraggs]

Lovely to see you back online, and hope you and the fam are holding up just fine through all the silliness of the last year or so

[@joec7275]

OMG....feels like I have come across a long lost friend!! Didn't realize I was missing your videos until I got this notifications.

[@blacklabelqlewis]

Make sure you watch a bunch so yt will keep showing them to you without searching

[@erikwestrheim804]

@@blacklabelqlewis Good point.

[@drekceldude]

This is why I like my FX Streamline. 22 nice and simple accurate out to 100 yards,go inside a barn,drop power wheel down and your perfect for 25 yards or less and rifle isn't long,even with a Donnyfl Tatsu on the end. Rifle is flawless

[@Airgunhunter-vt8bl]

Glad your back. Proper down to earth guy who does brilliant videos. Let’s see more.

[@rigbymauser]

I still get most enjoyment my spring airgun. Way more fun when limited in range and power.

[@randomidiot8142]

And being forced to concentrate on what you're doing instead of mindlessly shooting. Springers are great for teaching discipline.

[@jybf4211]

I'm so glad that you're back at it and that you're using pellets. I've learned the most from you and look forward to perhaps new knowledge with .22 pellets, hopefully maybe on .177 too.

[@roberttandy7701]

It's not about the equipment it's not about the cameras it's about your buddy taking you out shooting where in a lot of places most of us can't do that yeah we'll learn some things but it's more about your demeanor That's why I think 90% of the people watch your channel just for a good planking time. Keep up the good work and we'll keep watching.

[@dafishy6627]

Woke up today to finally see another vid! He's back! glad you found your spark again. :)

[@papatrt]

I'm so glad to see you back on! You got me hooked on PCPs when I was a springer guy. I subscribed way back when and jumped on every new video you put out "in the day" hope all is well! I still use my many PCPs for pesting and look forward to each outing. Thank you for all your content that encouraged me to become better, Respectfully Duane

[@coreymoyers]

Welcome back Ted! I’m on the same personal healing journey as you have been. Hope you are feeling restored.

[@davidchampion238]

Great to see you're rejuvenated enthusiasm, your face says it all. Great stuff.

[@danhouse7565]

"Turkey shoot" on a barn full of starlings? Yes, please..... Welcome back, we missed ya!

[@misctony]

Glad to see you back the reruns were getting quite old.

[@BobLewen]

Good to see one of the KZbin airgun gods using a stock rifle, that hasn’t been internally modified. The current trend seems to be spending hundreds and hundreds on a new barrel or liner or power plenum or modified hammer, etc etc every month…. and using super secret unavailable slugs, and shooting at locations, distances and quarry that the average poor hobbyist would only dream of. Ted, there are probably thousands of airgun shooters who owe the interest in this hobby/sport to you, and your Matador or Leshiy; or winning the competitions out west, and following your starling and other exploits at the range and field with your once weekly videos. (Yeah, it’s a long, run-on sentence. I know, but so what!). So for what its worth….good to see your smilin’ face and hear your technical knowledge and showing us once again, what works at normal distances and why!! The unwashed masses look forward to your next video!!

[@realblakrawb]

Turkey shoots are fine when edited to a brisk pace. Id watch.

[@matthewmcdonald140]

Absolutely interested in the starling shooting, and it's fantastic to hear the videos are coming back

[@ddddsd20]

Man, so glad to see you again, I look forward to the new videos you have planned. That’s the perfect Airgun for my needs, I hope to purchase one when the money tree blooms.

[@robinhood9241]

There's some unexpected good news for the day: more Teds HoldOver. Glad to see you back Ted. Even more glad you were able to find your passion again. Also, I would be very entertained watching a turkey shoot of starlings, kill'em all! Looking forward to seeing more of your videos.

[@brandonfox1617]

Awesome to see you back. Glad you took the break to come up with this rig and reinvigorated. Looking forward to seeing the new content

[@lanceractual1180]

Ted is back?! Aw man I missed you! Love to see you back even though I know it's hard to do in this kind of environment on youtube. Love ya!

[@Hexlattice]

Happy to see you back :) Just got my first air rifle. A .22 Gamo Swarm Maxxim Gen 2 break-barrel. I use the knowledge initially gained from your videos when I'm sighting in my scope or attempting a little bit of an arbitrary holdover. Just the fact that I know that term I accredit that to your videos :)

[@andyblinkblink4198]

modern break barrels are actually quite fun! I was able to hit a vegetable can from 125, 130 and 140 yards with my Benjamin titan gp .22. It will take a few attempts to hit something at that range, maybe 6-20, but you can do it! :) just make sure you don't hunt at that range, it's frowned upon to hunt past the range you can effectively and consistently get a kill shot, but hunting cans at that range is perfectly okay :)

[@Hexlattice]

@@andyblinkblink4198 yep, the user manual says the gun is dangerous up to 150 yards, but effective aim is really only good sub 100 yards

[@kevintimson6591]

Glad you're back bud! Please take us along for a night of starling massacre.

[@Tinnawat874]

I want to see this show too. Waiting patiently.

[@stevebygrave831]

Ps thank you so much for coming back my friend. 😁👍💯%

[@bongdudugenio9947]

for decades i follow this dude & he aged smoothly, 4eva entertaining!

[@bobbygonsoulin4438]

Thank you Ted I would love to see some of your barn videos I feel like a sponge soaking up the information that you give out about air guns

[@Gexrge_OSRS]

Not sure why but the "he's gone, and so are you" reminded me of the audio recorded by the old guy who shot the 2 teens that broke into his house.

[@Analstrosen]

I gotta say.. in a post apocalyptic scenario I either want to be on his side or farrrrrrrrr away

[@ammon9453]

Love the channel and really looking forward to the stalking footage! Thank you

[@jamesbourgeois]

"Blended him into the soil" Lol!

[@Disciple_Of_Lerxst]

It's not the kill....It's the thrill of the chase!

[@crucifyrobinhood]

Firm reference. Nice.

[@TheApostateTapir]

You are the reason I got into airguns a decade ago. And I agree so much with you, my pesting rig is a .177 making about 17-18 ft lbs. No need for more when I'm roaming around taking shots less than 50 yards.

[@crucifyrobinhood]

This from the man who basically said there's no excuse for "flyers". Have my children, Ted. Sincerely, a Sheridan Blue Streak .20 cal. shooter for life.

[@bleka666]

So glad to see you back!!! Also happy to see you reach for your wildcat as a favorite, I just picked one up because of watching your vids and remembering how much you like it.

[@rickrodriguez2344]

Glad to see you find your passion for the sport again.

[@HobokenHam]

So glad to see you back again. Please video one of your "turkey shoots". The more you video the better. Thanks for all you do.

[@johnmcelroy8198]

It looks like you've found your enthusiasm again Ted. Welcome back. We've missed you.