Air rifle discussions

[Heredoggydoggy]

Just to clarify things, the reason I don't like the break barrel guns is their inherent design for the barrel to "sag" with age, making accuracy changing constantly.  also, you will find that the velocity claims for them is with ALUMINUM pellets.  much lower for lead pellets.  I've never chronographed the two.  My info is what I've read only.   

[Roundhead]

I am seriously thinking of getting a 22 for farm pests control and getting the kids into target shooting.
Any dealers of PCP in Western WA? I need to pick up a few in my hands.
I also see a lot of used scuba tanks on CL and need to know all the associate hardware for the PCP setup.

[Mtn.Ghost]

This is what I intend to convert my 2400kt into The last one is really tricked out, these guns are highly modable tons of custom parts available.   

[Heredoggydoggy]

I am seriously thinking of getting a 22 for farm pests control and getting the kids into target shooting.
Any dealers of PCP in Western WA? I need to pick up a few in my hands.
I also see a lot of used scuba tanks on CL and need to know all the associate hardware for the PCP setup.

Everyone I know, including me, bought their airguns from Pyramid Air.  Ordered from their online site.

The main thing to look for on a used SCUBA tank is the Hydro Date.  Most new tanks come with the first Hydro Date stamped in, after the name of the manufacturer, Luxfer, for instance, then at the end of 5 years, it must be recertified by an approved Hydro Test person, usually at a SCUBA shop, and a new Hydro Date stamped into the top of the tank.  If it is past the Hydro date stamped on the tank, you can't get it filled.  Best to Google Hydro Date Stamp, an the picture and explanation will show you what to look for.  Yesterday I bought an Aluminum 90 tank from the local SCUBA shop with a 1-13 rehydro date stamped on it and filled, for my PCP guns.  I also got the fill attachment to go on the K-valve of the SCUBA tank from Pyramid Air.  My guns use a Quick-disconnect Scuba type attachment on them.

If you want your guns to be quiet, make sure they have a shrouded barrel or some kind of suppressor on them, or they will make as much noise as a 22 rimfire.

[Smossy]

What reasonably priced air rifle would be good enough to dispatch trapped animals like bobcat and beaver?

[mossy8352]

Smossy years ago I used to dispatch coyotes that were in my traps with a Benjamin PUMP .22 pellet rifle. No issues what so ever. Always a head shot from close range so no I was not hunting with the pellet rifle. Others may have had different results.

[Roundhead]

I am seriously thinking of getting a 22 for farm pests control and getting the kids into target shooting.
Any dealers of PCP in Western WA? I need to pick up a few in my hands.
I also see a lot of used scuba tanks on CL and need to know all the associate hardware for the PCP setup.

Everyone I know, including me, bought their airguns from Pyramid Air.  Ordered from their online site.

The main thing to look for on a used SCUBA tank is the Hydro Date.  Most new tanks come with the first Hydro Date stamped in, after the name of the manufacturer, Luxfer, for instance, then at the end of 5 years, it must be recertified by an approved Hydro Test person, usually at a SCUBA shop, and a new Hydro Date stamped into the top of the tank.  If it is past the Hydro date stamped on the tank, you can't get it filled.  Best to Google Hydro Date Stamp, an the picture and explanation will show you what to look for.  Yesterday I bought an Aluminum 90 tank from the local SCUBA shop with a 1-13 rehydro date stamped on it and filled, for my PCP guns.  I also got the fill attachment to go on the K-valve of the SCUBA tank from Pyramid Air.  My guns use a Quick-disconnect Scuba type attachment on them.

If you want your guns to be quiet, make sure they have a shrouded barrel or some kind of suppressor on them, or they will make as much noise as a 22 rimfire.

The Benjamin Marauder seems like a great riffle. What's your personal opinion of this rifle?

[Heredoggydoggy]

I am seriously thinking of getting a 22 for farm pests control and getting the kids into target shooting.
Any dealers of PCP in Western WA? I need to pick up a few in my hands.
I also see a lot of used scuba tanks on CL and need to know all the associate hardware for the PCP setup.

Everyone I know, including me, bought their airguns from Pyramid Air.  Ordered from their online site.

The main thing to look for on a used SCUBA tank is the Hydro Date.  Most new tanks come with the first Hydro Date stamped in, after the name of the manufacturer, Luxfer, for instance, then at the end of 5 years, it must be recertified by an approved Hydro Test person, usually at a SCUBA shop, and a new Hydro Date stamped into the top of the tank.  If it is past the Hydro date stamped on the tank, you can't get it filled.  Best to Google Hydro Date Stamp, an the picture and explanation will show you what to look for.  Yesterday I bought an Aluminum 90 tank from the local SCUBA shop with a 1-13 rehydro date stamped on it and filled, for my PCP guns.  I also got the fill attachment to go on the K-valve of the SCUBA tank from Pyramid Air.  My guns use a Quick-disconnect Scuba type attachment on them.

If you want your guns to be quiet, make sure they have a shrouded barrel or some kind of suppressor on them, or they will make as much noise as a 22 rimfire.

The Benjamin Marauder seems like a great riffle. What's your personal opinion of this rifle?

I think for the money, they are great.  My rifles seemed kind of big and clunky when I got them, but then I saw some more expensive and sophisticated air rifles that were just as big and clunky.  Just something to get used to.  I thought my old .177 Benjamin Marauder was big, but compared to my new .177 Benjamin Marauder, it's tiny...   They are amazingly accurate, though.  The scope still hasn't come for my new one yet, so I can't report on it, other than the air reservoir is a lot bigger than the one on my old one!   Was looking at the Pyramid Air catalog today.  Some of those airguns are 1 to $2,000.00! 

[Roundhead]

Here is a pic of my new 2400KT from the Crosman Custom Shop. I ordered it in .22 cal. with the steel breech and 24" barrel with a silver muzzle brake and trigger shoe along with the custom camo stock. All I have to do now is mount my optics, Bi-pod and convert via adapter to bulk Co2, a 12 to 20oz paint ball cylinder. I may also install a power adjuster. Will see how the vermin handle it lol One problem, I no vermin around my house.   

What are the specs of this rifle? She looks very light and elegant.
What is the stock price if you don't mind telling.

[Smossy]

Smossy years ago I used to dispatch coyotes that were in my traps with a Benjamin PUMP .22 pellet rifle. No issues what so ever. Always a head shot from close range so no I was not hunting with the pellet rifle. Others may have had different results.

Any idea what model the rifle was?

[mossy8352]

Sorry no that was back in the 1950 era!

[Bullkllr]

I don't think Benjamin used to make many different models. We always just called them "Benjamins" they were pretty bad*** back in the day.

Only ones I remember- this was more like 70s- looked just like these http://www.crosman.com/airguns/rifles/pump/392

[hunt4]

I am seriously thinking of getting a 22 for farm pests control and getting the kids into target shooting.
Any dealers of PCP in Western WA? I need to pick up a few in my hands.
I also see a lot of used scuba tanks on CL and need to know all the associate hardware for the PCP setup.

Riverside archery has a couple of the AIR FORCE PCP sweet guns at reasonable price

[Heredoggydoggy]

I am seriously thinking of getting a 22 for farm pests control and getting the kids into target shooting.
Any dealers of PCP in Western WA? I need to pick up a few in my hands.
I also see a lot of used scuba tanks on CL and need to know all the associate hardware for the PCP setup.

Riverside archery has a couple of the AIR FORCE PCP sweet guns at reasonable price

Airforce also makes a lot of different models, from very expensive to very reasonable.  I would advise anyone interested in getting one to go on the Pyramid Air or Airguns of Arizona websites.  Whatever you decide on, make sure you have the right hookup to fill them.  The main reason I stuck to the Benjamin PCP guns is that they use a SCUBA-type quick disconnect fitting on their guns, which I already had.  I understand there are 2 different types of fill attachments on the various manufacturers guns, and I emailed Pyramid Air complaining that the guns listed in their website didn't specify which system each gun used.  They emailed back saying tat there was a drop-down menu at the bottom of each gun page that listed more specs on the gun.  They admitted that it was easy to miss, and they might change the feature in the future.  (That would be good for non-tech dummies like me!) 

[Heredoggydoggy]

Update:  The mailman was early and brought my scope for the new PCP rifle.  Got it mounted, and set up a bench and target in the back yard.  The bad news is that it started raining just as I started shooting, and I quit before the barrel got broken in.  I will say this;  The SCUBA tank is the only way to go to fill these puppies.  Also, got to looking at my first airgun, and it's a Discovery, not a Marauder.  The new gun with the shrouded barrel is really QUIET!  The 10 round magazine is nice, too.