I hear ya' about the gas Jeff, and why I drive that shit box NissanWell, if gas goes to 6.00 a gal, and components are, limited, I think some, shoots will go away or become so small......what's the fun of 5 guys at a shoot. Lots of air and it's low cost. Pellets are cheap compared to a centerfire round loaded with custom match bullets....I will get my fix in the yard. As soon a I settle on a pellet I will have a very good supply. Price of a jug of powder and 1000 custom bullets will last a looooooong time in pellets.Many years ago I was a Boy Scout....their motto is....Be Prepared.
No different then building any powder burner right now. But, given the way some state elections went this week, hopefully things might get straightened out in the next 2 yrs. But, shot about 40 shots today before the wind got wild, no cleaning and no reloading required. I like that. Its all about the technique of supporting the rifle . I had 6 0r 7 in a little hole at 25 yards, flag tails went straight out and next group was round but big. About an inch. It will keep me busy. On hold for now, headed to the midwest hunting deer in a day or 2.Yeah, i'm really reconsidering the wisdom of building a bench rest rifle right now...