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Originally Posted by cmac2012
I did a quick search, the site was vague on details, no need to get way into search. My understanding is that a gas spring (won't fatigue like a steel spring), barrel cocked pellet rifle is seriously powerful - over 1200 fps is common I gather. Never owned one - someday. You can leave the gun cocked all day without loss of power. I think only one pump is needed but what do I know ...
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That depends on the make of air rifle. They are making air rifles for hunting deer size game. Lewis and Clark had an air rifle on their expedition. Also, in the Napoleonic wars in Austria, if a person was caught with an air rifle, the were hung on the spot. I saw on of those at a gun show. It was a bit larger than a Kentucky rifle. Though yes, some of the air rifles have over 1200 fps. No expert here either. Also, the cost of some air rifles can be $$$.
Edit: I'd say these guys know what they are doing:
http://forums.accuratereloading.com/eve/forums/a/tpc/f/6511043/m/5411009152