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May 5th, 2008, 12:20 PM #1Senior Member
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Air rifle recommendations
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.
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May 5th, 2008, 12:27 PM #2
Re: Air rifle recommendations
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.
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May 5th, 2008, 12:27 PM #3
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RWS 34 Panther
i shoot only pellets but for under $200 this air rifle is pretty good...FOAC * GOA * SAF * NRA Life Member
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May 5th, 2008, 12:35 PM #4Senior Member
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May 5th, 2008, 12:47 PM #5
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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...
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May 5th, 2008, 12:56 PM #7Senior Member
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May 5th, 2008, 01:02 PM #8
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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
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May 5th, 2008, 01:07 PM #9
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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.==============
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May 5th, 2008, 01:12 PM #10
Re: Air rifle recommendations
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.
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