Author Archives: Jim Chapman
SA Travel Diary
9/5 13:30 – Got my guns checked without a hitch, have the Dragon Claw .50, Rainstorm, .357, and FX Boss .303 in an armor plated three gun case. Had to pay and extra $75.00 for overweight (beware delta gold members, free overweight bags no longer applies to international flights). TSA was very efficient, checked the … Continue reading
Leaving for SA in a few days!
Well, we’re counting down to the last days before we leave for South Africa and our airgunning safari…. it’s my seventh one with airguns and they count as some of my most memorable trips. First, I always feel like I’m going home, and for a guy that’s spent most of his life bouncing country to … Continue reading
Out with the Boss!
I was out a couple times this weekend, getting some practice with my guns before we leave for the Eastern Cape. This weekend I focused on the FX Boss, which is going to be my gun for small game up to predators, and maybe the mini-antelope. As you probably know, this is an upsized version … Continue reading
On the Road
Getting Ready for South Africa Were counting down to our departure date for South Africa, there are four of us going on this trip. Kip Perow from AoA and one of their customers by the name of David are joining me, as well as a cameraman. We’re going out to hunt with my good friends … Continue reading
Power for Airgun Hunting
One of the common questions discussed/debated amongst airgunners is how much power is optimal for hunting? The short answer in my opinion, is as much as you can get while maintaining the accuracy required for whatever ranges you’ll be shooting at. I’ve read articles with guys saying “12 fpe is all you need” or implying … Continue reading
Shooting Positions in the Field, Trip to South Dakota, and Random Notes
I get to shoot and hunt in a lot of different environments and with lots of different people. Sometimes when going to a new area I am being guided, and sometimes I am doing the guiding. I enjoy both, and when I am the one being guided I do what the guide say, take advice … Continue reading
General Musings and News
This week I have a hodgepodge of topics to talk about. Hunting season is around the bend, with small game opening in many states, it’s time to get the small game guns down and prep your skills for the woods and grasslands! I’m going to make a concerted effort to spend more time with springers … Continue reading
Spring Piston Airguns: the .25 Caliber….
For many years, the only spring piston Airguns I ever shot were .177’s, though slowly the .22 caliber started taking up more room on my gun rack. And I stuck there for several years, until one day about 18 years ago I got the opportunity to buy an R1 in .25. This was a big … Continue reading
Lamping: Turn on the nightlight
I know that installment two of the squirrel hunting piece is owed, but I’m going to take a little side trip before wrapping that topic up. I’ve been getting a lot of emails asking about lights and lighting systems used for night hunting, which isn’t as common in the States, but is used by airgun hunters … Continue reading
Why Hunt With Airguns?
There are many reasons that people choose to hunt with Airguns, in Europe, Asia and much of the world airguns are the only option available for people (outside of the very rich and politically connected) wishing to hunt. In many country civilians are prohibited from possessing or using guns, or the population densities are so … Continue reading
