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Default OT - for the gun nuts!

On Dec 20, 10:44*am, Gary > wrote:
> Jim Elbrecht wrote:
>
> > .17 caliber pellet gun [this is the ?6-- it is a deadly weapon - and
> > if I was a survivalist, I'd take it before most of my guns- but
> > technically it isn't a firearm in a lot of states]

>
> I own a Crossman .22 caliber pellet rifle (pump action) and you are correct,
> it's just as deadly as a real firearm.


Check the ballistics -- air-fired projectiles are about half what a .
22 firearm is.

>
> I also own a Crossman Co2 bb pistol and it's pretty bad-ass too.
>
> Sadly, both are old and the seals/gaskets are dried up so they don't hold
> pressure anymore. they don't work. I like them both though so some day, I'll
> take them to a gunsmith and get them restored into working order.


They do exist but he may charge you Anschutz rates.