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15 Jul Main Uses VOL 3 – Have fun with plinking!
Plinking is a popular sporting practice particularly enjoyed by enthusiastic shooters and hunters who want to keep fit during hunting breaks. Particularly fun, plinking can be considered a real training to improve and hone one’s shooting skills.
Therefore, during the competition, participants must demonstrate not only aiming and shooting skills, but also good marksmanship and rifles’s control. Practiced at amateur and competitive levels, plinking involves hitting targets placed at different distances and in different positions.
Competitions can be structured in different ways, such as fixed-distance precision trials or dynamic courses that require quickness and accuracy in hitting moving targets.
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It is recommended to follow simple recommendations to enjoy the fun safely. Marking the area where the competition is taking place is important for the safety of you and your neighbors. In addition, it is recommended to wear appropriate glasses and earmuffs to protect the most sensitive body parts from possible impacts.
The most popular tool for this fun sport is the air rifle. Balanced, fast and accurate, the RX5 rifle is the best-selling air rifle in Europe for plinking competitions. With a compact and essential design, the RX5 is the best choice for having fun without bulk, while for high-performance and versatile rifle.
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Another alternative in the RX range is the RX40 model. With an attractive and elegant design, it stands out for its unmistakable line. Its under lever technology allows the barrel to keep the aim on the target, ensuring maximum shooting accuracy.
As for calibers, the .177 and .22 are the most common ones for plinking. However, there are other options available that, depending on your preferences and shooting style, will satisfy your needs to achieve the best results.
As for pellets, it is important to choose the right type of pellets for your rifle. High quality «Made in Germany» pellets, such as Stoeger AIRGUNS, are the best choice.
Plinking with air rifles is a rewarding and training pastime that can help improve your shooting skills and provide hours of healthy fun. So what are you waiting for? Get your rifle, set up some targets, concentrate, and score as many points as you can!