Sub $100 pellet gun

[tank21]

Hi folks.  I have a woodpecker and squirrel problem (not COVID pandemic level) and want a pellet gun for assistance.  Was thinking the old .177/BB with the 10 pumps or whatever to get it to max velocity.  Is there a break action single shot .22Cal or something that costs a bit more but is “sweeter”?

[Alchase]

I have a couple Crossman 760s, and a Gamo WisperCat, all are .177 cal.
If you have young-ones the Crossmans can be fun, while helping them learn how to handle a firearm, and you can limit the the power (number of pumps).
If you want something that is super efficient, fast and extremely quite (comes suppressed) the Gamo has no comparison, and costs a little over $100.

For what you described, the Gamo shines.
Fantastic pellet rifle for the money!

[brokentrail]

I have a tiny .22 cricket single shot that I'll sell you.    Been shot about 5 times.  Just sits in my safe now that my kids are grown and they never really used it as they liked to shoot the bigger rifles I had.

[tank21]

Good stuff, thank you for the assistance on this! 

[Zardoz]

I have a couple Crossman 760s, and a Gamo WisperCat, all are .177 cal.
If you have young-ones the Crossmans can be fun, while helping them learn how to handle a firearm, and you can limit the the power (number of pumps).
If you want something that is super efficient, fast and extremely quite (comes suppressed) the Gamo has no comparison, and costs a little over $100.

For what you described, the Gamo shines.
Fantastic pellet rifle for the money!

 

[Cylvertip]

Check Walmart for a 22 pelet gun.  I picked up an interchangeable barrel .177 -.22 a few years ago and just leave the 22 barrel on it.  I think with the 4 power scope included it was $99.  I would not buy the interchangeable barrel model again. Until I figured out how to keep it secured (plumbers tape), the set screw would back out due to vibration.  it shoots 900 fps in 22 Walmart should carry a good variety of pellets too, including the 22

[tank21]

I will do that...good point.  Thanks! 

[rasbo]

I've got a gamo whisper soft .177 deadly accurate

[rainshadow1]

I have a Gamo Whisper (it doesn't, sounds like dropping a phone book in the kitchen), and a crossman piston, neither of which I'm impressed with as far as accuracy goes. Baseball to softball at 25 FEET. Sometimes bigger.

Seems back in the day the old pump up daisy and crossman shot their iron sights better. In fact I know they did. I remember getting golf ball groups at 25 feet.

I dunno what the deal is...  I'd sure like an accurate pellet rifle. Seems like a modern, high tech, piston driven .177 with a scope should one hole at 25 feet and do an inch or so at 25 YARDS. I sure haven't seen it yet.

Any insights would be appreciated!

[MADMAX]

Have you cleaned the barrel ?

[Lucky1]

Look up “artillery hold” when shooting piston air rifles on utube. It helped me. Also found that my pellet gun shoots some pellets better than others.

[Bullkllr]

I have a Gamo Whisper (it doesn't, sounds like dropping a phone book in the kitchen), and a crossman piston, neither of which I'm impressed with as far as accuracy goes. Baseball to softball at 25 FEET. Sometimes bigger.

Seems back in the day the old pump up daisy and crossman shot their iron sights better. In fact I know they did. I remember getting golf ball groups at 25 feet.

I dunno what the deal is...  I'd sure like an accurate pellet rifle. Seems like a modern, high tech, piston driven .177 with a scope should one hole at 25 feet and do an inch or so at 25 YARDS. I sure haven't seen it yet.

Any insights would be appreciated!

I get the same results from a Beeman I bought. The dang thing shoots really weird. The trigger is bad and it feels like it literally "jumps" when I shoot it. This is after shooting tens of thousands (millions maybe) of rounds through Daisies, Crosmans, Sheridans, etc. and being able to light matches with most of them.

[Alchase]

Accuracy is all about the pellets.
I use Crossman Copperhead pointed pellets on both types of rifles.
Below is four shots I just took with one of the Crossman 760s (not anything close to the accuracy of the Gamo) at 30 ft, across my garage, offhand, 4 pumps.

[pianoman9701]

You can get a Gamo Whisper at Big5 on sale for about $150. https://www.big5sportinggoods.com/store/details/gamo-black-cat-.177-cal.-whisper-air-rifle/0350102111601

[Skyvalhunter]

not that good of reviews

[pianoman9701]

not that good of reviews

With a budget of around $100, you don't get much of a pellet rifle. I got Gamo with 1400FPS and it shoots great. But I spent a bit more for it, too - I think $200 on sale.

[scotsman]

I have a Czech .177 air rifle, dont recall the brand. Its the typical one pump break action type and is capable of 2” groups at 50 yards. BUT you really have to lock into an extremely solid, bench style hold! Remember that that big ‘ol piston and spring have to jump forward with tremendous force before that little’ol pellet even starts to move. FOLLOW THROUGH IS VITAL for accuracy. If you aren’t locked firmly on target the barrel wont be pointing anywhere near the target when the pellet finally leaves the barrel.

This is a recent sighting in target, distances in yards. Prone position.

[TangoU]

I was just about to ask a question regarding pellet / bb gun recos on guns that are more accurate than the Daisy my young son currently plinks with. Very helpful thread, thanks everyone for their input here.

[Zardoz]

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[konradcountry]

22 is so much better for small game.

Just tell your neighbors it's a really loud pellet gun.

They probably won't even hear it unless they are outside.

[Alchase]

22 is so much better for small game.

Just tell your neighbors it's a really loud pellet gun.

They probably won't even hear it unless they are outside.

I had a Benjamin pump action  ,22 pellet rifle like this one.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/VINTAGE-1976-BENJAMIN-342-22-CAL-AIR-RIFLE-STRONG-WORKING-VG-CONDITION-ORIG-TAG/333827273229hash=item4db9a7f20d:g:ilUAAOSw5Clf2nCC

When I was young, the hardest thing back in the 70s was finding decent pellets. I could shoot lights out with that rifle open sight.
With a cheap Redfield 4x10 scope, I was deadly to 50 yards.
Loved that rifle.

Quiet? Not at all, Sounded like a .22 rifle going off.
If you taped a one liter plastic Coke bottle over the muzzle, you had a functional suppresser for you first shot. After that, about 30% suppressed.
 LOL

[KFhunter]

I've had good luck with pyramid air

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[ghosthunter]

22 is so much better for small game.

Just tell your neighbors it's a really loud pellet gun.

They probably won't even hear it unless they are outside.

I had a Benjamin pump action  ,22 pellet rifle like this one.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/VINTAGE-1976-BENJAMIN-342-22-CAL-AIR-RIFLE-STRONG-WORKING-VG-CONDITION-ORIG-TAG/333827273229hash=item4db9a7f20d:g:ilUAAOSw5Clf2nCC

When I was young, the hardest thing back in the 70s was finding decent pellets. I could shoot lights out with that rifle open sight.
With a cheap Redfield 4x10 scope, I was deadly to 50 yards.
Loved that rifle.

Quiet? Not at all, Sounded like a .22 rifle going off.
If you taped a one liter plastic Coke bottle over the muzzle, you had a functional suppresser for you first shot. After that, about 30% suppressed.
 LOL