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Offline Matt in AK

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« on: January 12, 2003, 02:59:09 PM »
I like to pot a few grouse on bear/moose hunts but always risk spooking game with my 44.  What air pistol is accurate enough for head shots at say 10-15 yds max?  Affordable too?
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« Reply #1 on: January 12, 2003, 04:54:34 PM »
Matt:

Is it legal to hunt grouse with anything other than a shotgun in AK?

...Chris :?
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with darn near anything
« Reply #2 on: January 12, 2003, 06:42:41 PM »
:D Yep.
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It all depends on the area.
« Reply #3 on: January 12, 2003, 06:54:05 PM »
You have to read the game regs.  It depends on the area.  Some are shotgun, rifled air rifle and bow only.

READ carefully.  Some are whatever you got!
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« Reply #4 on: January 13, 2003, 06:07:21 AM »
You need some power to go with the accuracy. The only pistol with the oomph would be a pump up like the sheridan.
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« Reply #5 on: March 29, 2003, 04:07:14 PM »
Matt in AK,
I'm thinking along the same lines that you are, and I've narrowed it down to two models:

1)Crosman 1377 / .177 caliber pump pellet pistol ($56.)
2)Benjamin .177 or .22 caliber pump pellet pistol ($120.)

I've used a .177 pellet rifle that was only as powerful as these two pistols, when I was a kid and took a number of Ptarmigan. :grin:   So I'm sure they will work, if you keep the range fairly short and use a good flat point or hollow point pellet.

I first thought about getting a springer pistol, but have heard they are harder to shoot accurately compared to the pump pistols.  

Good luck in your choice, Del
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