Air rifle recommendations

[WitsBusa]

I tried a search, and didn't come up with anything exactly on point, so I figured I'd post here.

I am looking to pick up an inexpensive bb / pellet rifle to play with in the yard and possibly for target shooting in the basement. My experience growing up was with a pneumatic pump rifle, and now it looks like there is a few new breeds out there since my last purchase.

Does anyone have any recommendations for a bb / pellet rifle? I was looking at the Crosman stuff and noticed the break barrel type rifles. I was intrigued, as it sounded like they are pretty accurate, but am I correct these are only compatible with pellets? not BBs? And am I correct that it appeared you loaded one at a time (I guess this is moot if not compatible with BBs) as opposed to having a reservoir.

I'd be curious about any recommendations or feedback you all can provide. Thanks in advance.

[Brown-Bear]

Check out that Gamo hunter models. They are accurate from what I hear and work well as a target wepon as well as a sporting arm. The break bbl seems to be the way to go these days, but I don't own one, so don't quote me on it. I'm just pasin gon what I've heard from my search for the same thing.

Dave

[rev214]

RWS 34 Panther

i shoot only pellets but for under $200 this air rifle is pretty good...

[WitsBusa]

Originally Posted by rev214

RWS 34 Panther

i shoot only pellets but for under $200 this air rifle is pretty good...

Sounds like a nice rifle. Can you use BBs with this type of rifle? Or is it pellets only.

[rev214]

Originally Posted by WitsBusa

Sounds like a nice rifle. Can you use BBs with this type of rifle? Or is it pellets only.

i think its only pellets, but that's all i shoot...i have the hardwood Monte Carlo model which is about $10 more...pyramid air is selling additional 34 models now that you may be interested in...i didn't purchase the scoped rifle initially, so i just bought the Leapers 3-9x40 AO Mil-Dot Scope with R/G, 1" Tube and the Leapers Accushot 1-Pc Mount w/1" Rings, High, 11mm Dovetail...

[WitsBusa]

Originally Posted by rev214

i think its only pellets, but that's all i shoot...i have the hardwood Monte Carlo model which is about $10 more...pyramid air is selling additional 34 models now that you may be interested in...i didn't purchase the scoped rifle initially, so i just bought the Leapers 3-9x40 AO Mil-Dot Scope with R/G, 1" Tube and the Leapers Accushot 1-Pc Mount w/1" Rings, High, 11mm Dovetail...

Thanks a lot for the information and recommendation.

[WitsBusa]

Originally Posted by Brown-Bear

Check out that Gamo hunter models. They are accurate from what I hear and work well as a target wepon as well as a sporting arm. The break bbl seems to be the way to go these days, but I don't own one, so don't quote me on it. I'm just pasin gon what I've heard from my search for the same thing.

Dave

I'll take a look at the Gamo stuff Brown-Bear.. I can't believe how many options are out there. Seems to me that back when I was using my BB gun to terrorize leaves and cans, it was crosman or daisy.

[rev214]

Originally Posted by WitsBusa

I'll take a look at the Gamo stuff Brown-Bear.. I can't believe how many options are out there. Seems to me that back when I was using my BB gun to terrorize leaves and cans, it was crosman or daisy.

i haven't tried this one yet, but it looks nice for the price...
Ruger Air Hawk Elite .177 caliber Air Rifle

http://www.pyramydair.com/p/ruger-ai...ir-rifle.shtml

[LorDiego01]

I have a Taurus Air Rifle, I got it about 15 years ago, cleaned it once, and its still shooting like a champ. Damn accurate too.

Don't know if they still make them or not though.

[TaurusGuy]

For low cost plinking and general shooting, I would simply stick with Crosman. I have had Crosman pellet guns since I was a kid and always had good luck with them. If you need more accuracy, make sure you get one with a rifled barrel as many of the low-end Crosman's are just smooth bore. If you're looking for higher end accuracy and maybe some pest control then some of the other recommendations you've gotten here are the way to go.