The most powerful weapon for hunting pneumatic

Hunting and gathering are precisely those actions that helped a person become intelligent and survive in a not too friendly world. Today, gathering has reached a new level of its development and has become known as collecting, and its objects are not roots and fruits, but artistic and other values. Hunting also accompanied humanity at all times of its existence and from the category of necessity passed into a state of hobby.

Today, to satisfy their own instincts given by nature for survival , people do not need to plan spears and string strings. Even firearms, so long rescued game miners, are gradually becoming obsolete, as they were replaced by weapons for hunting pneumatic.

The principle of pneumatics

If in the old days hunting for poor people was a way to survive, and for the rich - entertainment, then today is a way of satisfying the oldest instinct. Since the advent of the first firearm, its manufacturers have begun to make guns for hunting animals.

As the demand for murders grew, rifles also changed, until their production was put on the conveyor. By this time, hunting rifles improved, cheaper, and they became available to many fans of game.

When the first weapon for hunting appeared (pneumatic), its manufacturers did not open anything new, but applied the principles known in ancient times. The prototype of modern pneumatics were the wind tubes, which were used for the capture of animals by the aborigines of South America.

As a basis for a modern pneumatic gun, two types of windpipes were taken:

• In the first direction of flight and the speed of the projectile was determined by the strength of the light hunter;
• In the second, two tubes were used one by one in the other, and the dart was sent to the flight by a powerful blow of the hunter on the outer tube, closed at the end.

In the first case, a more accurate shot was obtained, but for its fulfillment the shooter had to approach the prey as close as possible. In the second one it was possible to shoot from a long distance, but the accuracy of the hit was much lower.

The same principle is embedded in modern weapons for hunting - a pneumatic gun. They just improved it.

Advantages of pneumatics

The first pneumatic guns appeared in the 17th century and immediately showed an advantage over gunshot guns:

• Firstly, they could be used in any weather, while gunpowder guns stopped shooting even with a slight dampness;
• Secondly, it was possible to produce a series of shots from one after the other;
• Thirdly, the level of hit in pneumatics was higher, and there were no smoke accompanying loud noises and clubs.

Today you can hear the opinion that the most powerful pneumatic weapon for hunting is more expensive than a weak gunshot. In fact, this is not so. It is this type of guns that has become popular with many trappers due to a number of significant advantages:

1. The weapon for hunting pneumatic is considered environmentally friendly. First on a regular basis, its use was introduced by the British. Their scientists found that, for example, a high level of mutations and mortality of birds in one of the water bodies is due to the influence of lead compounds, which in large numbers settled on its bottom after many decades of shooting here game.
2. The cost of a shot from a similar weapon is cheaper than from a gunshot.
3. The procedure for obtaining a license is simplified, and for some types of pneumatics it is not required at all.

The lack of noise and the low weight of pneumatic hunting weapons at a high hit level makes it more attractive in the eyes of many trappers.

Types of pneumatic weapons

Modern weapons factories produce pneumatics, both for self-defense, both for sport and hunting. All of them can differ in size, caliber and weight, but work according to one of four principles:

1. Spring-piston differs reliability and low cost. In this form of pneumatics, the hermetic vessel, with the gas mixture contained in it, is directly connected to the barrel. When the weapon is cocked, its spring is compressed, and when the trigger is pressed, it is released and strikes the piston, resulting in a shot.
2. At the heart of compression pneumatics is pre-injection of compressed gas into a special hermetically sealed compartment of the rifle. To make a shot, it is necessary to turn the lever, which will move the piston, connected with the container with compressed gas. It is believed that this is the best pneumatic weapon for hunting, since it has high accuracy of hit and bullet speed, and has no recoil. Such a rifle can be disposable or reusable injection, which allows not only to make several shots from a single injection, but also to control their power.
3. The weapon on liquefied gas uses carbon dioxide in the liquid and gaseous state. This is a fairly powerful and accurate type of pneumatics, the only drawback of which is the inability to use at temperatures from 0 degrees and below.
4. The weapon with air-cartridges is the most powerful and expensive. Its accuracy and speed of flight are the highest. In a similar gun the compressed air is located in a special container, which is filled with an air compressor before going on a hunt. Depending on which caliber is used, it is possible to produce from 50 to 200 shots. Most manufacturers make a container with compressed gas an integral part of the gun, but there are samples where it joins the trunk with a special hose.

For hunting, all types of weapons are used, except for those working on liquefied CO2. To get the maximum result with a shot, you should know in advance which gauge to pick up with rifles.

Caliber of pneumatic bullets

When the hunter asks about the quality of the weapon, he is interested in how much power the bullet develops at the time of the shot. It is affected by energy, which is measured in joules, and the caliber of pneumatic weapons for hunting.

There are several types of ammunition for hunting:

• The most wanted is the caliber of 4.5 mm. The standard bullet has a weight of 0.48 g, and energy can develop up to 40 J. The most effective hit with a weapon of this caliber is 55-60 m. It is most suitable for hunting game with a weight of up to 1.5 kg.
• The pneumatic weapon for hunting - caliber 5.5 mm - is designed for standard bullets with a weight of 0.88 g. The energy that this projectile develops is 75 J, and the distance to the target reaches 70 m. Great for hunting game with a weight of up to 4 kg (rabbit, pheasant and others).
• The pneumatic weapon for hunting - caliber of 6.35 mm - forms energy up to 110 J at a distance of up to 70 meters. Recommended for hunting wolves and foxes.
• For fans of large game, a 9 mm gun is suitable. It develops energy up to 300 J and is able to hit a target weighing up to 80 kg.

Armory firms produce pneumatics of all the listed calibers, but the type of hunting rifles most popular are those equipped with air-cartridges.

Selection of professionals

The greatest demand, despite the high price, among hunters for large game has a pneumatic gun called the Dragon Career Slayer of the South Korean manufacturer.

This is the most powerful weapon of this type with a barrel diameter of 12.7 mm. Initially, it was intended for special forces and even used in the army of South Korea. The energy from which a bullet emitted from this rifle is 400 J, which is the largest indicator of power in the world. Other parameters of the weapon:

• Weight 3.99 kg;
• The speed of the bullet at the exit 220 m / s;
• The length of the gun is 1.49 meters;
• Uses bullets weighing 16 to 20 g;
• In the chamber only one charge.

This rifle is designed to shoot a large beast, and professional American hunters go with her to buffalo. The gun has a high accuracy of hit, and its reservoir with compressed gas is enough for 4 shots.

Second place

Next on popularity - the "graduate" of the South Korean firm - rifle Sam Yang Big Bore 909S, having a caliber of 11.5 mm.

At an energy of up to 250 J and a bullet weight of 11 g, the velocity of its projectile is also 220 m / s. The reserve of compressed air is sufficient for 5 shots, and the main purpose is hunting for wild boars, which can be done from a distance of 50 m.

Third place

Among the pneumatic models with a caliber of 5.5 mm, the most powerful and popular is the representative of the products of the American company Air Force Guns. Their Air Force Condor rifle is considered the best innovative achievement in pneumatics due to the simplicity and reliability of the design, while the speed of the bullet can be adjusted from 70 to 390 m / s.

It also enjoys a little popularity because its caliber and power can be changed by purchasing the appropriate tuning kits. The lining available for this rifle allows you to maintain an excellent alignment when collecting any components, and there is enough air for 200 shots. This gun can fire both bullets and syringes with sleeping pills and darts.

On the acquired basic model, it is possible to attach trunks from 4.5 mm to 11.5 mm in diameter. This rifle-transformer is great for small game, and for animals weighing up to 4 kg.

Domestic pneumatics

Among the rifles of domestic production are in demand products Izhevsk weapons factory. Although their pneumatic rifles are not reliable and powerful, they have quite decent figures:

• Weight of weapons 3 kg;
• Power 25 J;
• The speed of the projectile at the outset is 220 m / s;
• In the store 1 shell.

Domestic pneumatics will suit newcomers, who only know the basics of hunting.

Rare caliber

Pneumatic weapons for hunting, caliber 9 mm, is rare, since with all the advantages in the form of power and great lethal force, it has drawbacks. The weight of such a rifle is considered inadequate, and if we add to this the weak accuracy and extremely limited number of shots, it is clear why they are not in demand.

Pneumatic features

No matter how manufacturers praise their goods, you can only know the quality of an air rifle in action. The only drawback of this type of weapon is its rapid wear if not properly maintained. At the same time, all the declared by the company indicators are reduced, and some details require not just cleaning or lubrication, but a complete replacement.