[Martin Tell]

These are not toy rifles. Air rifles yes, but no where close to a Red Ryder or other bb gun you seem to be thinking of.

Precision air rifles can run well over $1000 each and are usually made in Germany. It's a very disciplined shooting sport; think Olympic shooting if you have ever seen that. My son was on a high school precision rifle team until they were kicked off campus by an anti-gun nut educator - he now competes with a Christian high school.

At high school level girls usually dominate. It has to do with body differences between boys and girls. One must be rock-solid still to do well in the sport.

And it's great sniper training, BTW. One reason it is frequently sponsored by ROTC.

[jazusamo]

A great post, Marten Tell.

My granddaughter competes in JROTC air rifle competition, you nailed it.

[Responsibility2nd]

Thank you. I knew I probably stuck my foot in my mouth when I made my earlier comments.

I’m glad to see the seriousness of how these kids are competing. And that’s a good thing.

[USMCPOP]

This Feinwerkbau air rifle is $3,100.

This "basic" one is $1,600.

Anschutz has a nice $3,400. rifle. >p<