VinceInJax
posted this
01 January 2020
Thanks for the warm welcome! While I own several air rifles in the .177, .22, and .25 calibers I have been bitten hard by the big-bore bug. I currently shoot and AirForce Texan .308 set up for long-range (out to 500 yds), and AirForce Texan .457 which is set up as a feral hog hunting gun, and a soon to be acquired AirForce Texan in .257 which I will use as a medium-range (300 yds or so) plinking gun.
Although I've only been shooting big bores for about a year now, I'm lucky to have the opportunity to shoot at least 3 days each week and have put 1,00 rounds through the .308 and about 750 through the .457. I will be happy to post about my big bore journey particularly its relation to shooting cast bullets which is a lot closer than one thinks.
I'll start with this: if you are transitioning from powder burners to air rifles, pellet shooters will not scratch your itch. No matter what you see on YouTube, big bores are not tack-drivers out of the box. While a stock Texan will serve admirably in a hunting role, a consistently accurate Texan will require 2 modifications: barrel tuning by Hunter's Supply (www.hunterssupply.com) and a Mad Dog stock (www.maddogdcrs.com). You will also need either a high-pressure air (HPA) compressor or access to a big air source as big bores consume a large quantity of air. Pair these mods with a good cast bullet and the results will amaze you. Ok, spoiler alert: my cast 135 BTSP zips at 1070 fps at a 270 bar fill. I
More to come!