Hunting Washington Forum
Equipment & Gear => Guns and Ammo => Topic started by: farmin4u_98948 on May 21, 2012, 09:10:42 AM
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I want to buy a good quality air rifle . Some input would be appreciated. I have fond memories of a sheridan that my uncle had when I was growing up. I am sure the tech has come a long way since then... Thanks.
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The Sheridan/Benjamin pump rifles are always nice, definitely classics.
I prefer the Gamo or similar break action spring rifles because you don't have to pump them and they have some really high FPS numbers, I have one that you can switch barrels from .177 to .22, the .22 really knocks the crap out of starlings.
I had a Benjamin pump that was .20 if I remember right, kind of an odd caliber but it was the perfect size for an air rifle in my opinion.
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Spendy, but check out Edguns on you tube ... Bad a$$
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I have prefer a Gamo .17 and it does the job, accurate easy to load scope is so so but for field rats and such it is great.
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This is the one i have it is very powerful i got it from wholesale sport about a year ago. it really likes the predator polymag pellets 8)
Trail NP Hardwood (.22)
Specifications Overview
Model NumberBT9M22WNP
Alloy Pellet VelocityUp to 950 fps
Weight6.65 lbs
Length43 inches
MechanismBreak Barrel
Power SourceNitro Piston
Caliber.22
CapacitySingle Shot
BarrelBull Barrel
Optics RailWeaver-style
Optics3-9x40mm AO
SafetyLever
MaterialHardwood
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They have a cheaper version at wal-mart that is alot lighter than this one but it feels cheap comparatively.
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i have a gamo whisper and my friends have the bigcats. but for the money i would go with the big cat
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Nitro Piston is the way to go spring guns are very loud compared to NP. Also NP has alot less recoil so you can see your shots more often :twocents:
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i heard GAMO were all built in the US, while most others aren't. RWS is obviously still a great choice, but if i was going to buy one, I really like the GAMO Rocket (OD green :tup:). if you have a Big 5 near, at times they have them on sale right around $100. gotta watch it every week and be ready to go down that morning.
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I got a gamo and its pretty accurate with there ammo.
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I had an RWS I bought years ago that was fantastically accurate, had a good trigger and had plenty of power, I now have a Crosman Storm XT from Wally World and it is very powerful and accurate but the trigger is crap. I'm ordering a trigger upgrade for it this week as I really like the gun and if I can get the trigger sorted it will be great.
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Thanks for th input. Wide range of choices 4 sure . Gonna do some more research.
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I have an rws that I routinely ring steel with at 60-70 yards and have taken crows that far as well. I use the heaviest pellets I can find which are above 9 grains and it shoots very well. Were I to do it today....mirror piston for sure. Springers are quite finicky.
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Pyramyd Air is a great resource for specs, reviews, and, of course, purchasing.
http://www.pyramydair.com/
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Have a Beeman RS2 with the two barrels. Been thinking about selling it. The scope that came with it was crap and since I started reloading shooting my AR is more fun and cheap enough.
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I would advise against the beeman rs2 with the two barrels i had that rifle for about a week before i took it back and i tried everything i could think of to keep the barrels tight including several different levels of locktight and for the life of me i couldn't get the set screw to stay put it would back out every third shot and the barrel would be loose and only accurate for the first shot . that proved to be the most frustrating rifle i have ever owned. :bash:
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Right or wrong I just purchased the Diana RWS 350. Now time will tell . Thanks for the input and links.....
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I am betting that you will love it! I think that is the same model that I used to have.
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I know my rws 48 has been hell on the birds that crapped on my boat.
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Right or wrong I just purchased the Diana RWS 350. Now time will tell . Thanks for the input and links.....
For a springer that's a good choice :tup:
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gamo .177 this week i have wacked 5 starlings between 35 and50 yards and not only drop them but have 2 clean threw shots
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I saved up when I was like 8 and bought my first Diana. RWS makes a fine pellet rifle IMO!! Good choice
MS
