Here is the webpage for the guy I mentioned above: Quackenbush Air Guns
Here is the webpage for the guy I mentioned above: Quackenbush Air Guns
If you read up on the Rogue you'll see it has adequate stopping power for such game.Quote:
Originally Posted by jbum
Most people don't object to bow hunting, and the Rogue seems to be just as lethal, if not more, than a bow.
Although it's not for me, I can understand the allure.
"The LA Outlaw shoots a 430gr bullet at 732fps, which is 509fpe."Quote:
Originally Posted by buckeye .45
That will stop a lot of critters, big and small.
Brit hunter and Afrikkans guide. Been my experience when an Afrikkans hunting guide tells you something, you can usually count on it being right. This one suggested moving up in game size. That tells me this is a very effective air rifle up to the job.
I just watched a YouTube video about the rifle itself... He says it achieves almost 300 ft lbs of muzzle energy like that's impressive... My daily carry 9mm will do better than that.
Benjamin Rogue .357 - The world's most powerful production air rifle - YouTube
I guess this is a good thing when you live in a country that doesn't allow firearms.
I don't see a problem hunting big game with an air rifle. Just pump it up a few times more and use pellets instead of BBs.
As long as it is powerfull enough to finish the job, go for it. I would make sure to bring a pistol for the coup de gras if necessary. I used to fish Yellowtail (40-80 Lbs) with a stiff ocean rod and 35 Lbs line, but after I got one for food I would get out a lightweight freshwater rig with 4 Lb line and fight them for a while. Lots of fun. I wasn't worried about being inhumane to the ones that got away, with fish.
South Africa does allow firearms. You would be surprised at the guns owned. They are more restrictive, and it is more of a hassle, but I know of people who own Glocks, and virtually what we have.Quote:
Originally Posted by Doodle
Americans for the most part are an ignorant and arrogant people. We think we know it all, and have somehow cornered the market or written the book on some areas.
Truth is, if we weren't so uppity, we could actually learn a few things from others.
I once had the pleasure(?) of firing both barrels of a custom .458 Win Mag double-barrel rifle. Believe me, hunting with smaller calibers took on a whole new light.
I guess if you can afford the novelty, GO for it.
I'm gonna keep doin' what I do, in the ways of getting game.
Be nice to see more weapons designed to be fired with air that's up to speed for defense. I would buy one.
oh I know but I'm pretty sure in the video he said he was from the UK.Quote:
Originally Posted by glockman10mm
You could say the same about bow hunters or handgun hunters.Quote:
Originally Posted by 02R1
As long as the hunter know the limits of their weapon and is responsible, I don't see anything wrong with it.
As far as wounding game, there's plenty of hunters that do that b/c they can't handle the recoil of the monster guns (and develop a flinch) they use for thin skinned game like deer, caribou, moose, etc
i guess i'm gonna be hunting deer with my G19 next season then. LOL! . if that air rifle can do it, my G19 shouldn't have a problem if i do my part.Quote:
Originally Posted by Doodle