RE: Airgun for my boys
getting a kid started i think it'd be easier just to pick up a .22lr they are cheap to shoot and you won't have as many problems as you would with an air gun. with air guns i hear (from more experienced guys) that it's more like archery than a firearm. you need to be closer to game, and a lot of spring powered guns have scope issues. plus with a .22 you can go to almost any sporting goods store and pick up parts/cleaning supplies