Airguns anyone?

**hunterdan** · February 16th, 2021, 07:32 PM

The Benjamin fortitude I ordered is now on backorder until 5/1. Canceled that order and was able to order an in stock umarex gauntlet for the same price.

**SevenMilePete** · February 16th, 2021, 08:13 PM

Originally Posted by hunterdan

So, given the current state of affairs, I'm contemplating buying a decent pcp airgun. Figure my budget will be between $300 and $400. I'm diving into a world in which I don't know a ton, but figured, nows as good a time as any. I'd really prefer to stick with something that is pcp vs a springer or air piston. My dad dives and has the ability to fill tanks for free, and he has a small tank he doesn't really use. Caliber isn't too much of a concern, since it's going to be primarily a plinking gun (and 22 cal pellets cost almost as much as a box of 22lr). I'm leaning towards the umarex gauntlet or something similar. What's everyone shooting and what does everyone recommend?

Mods, I wasn't quite sure where to place this, so feel free to move to the proper forum.

Where are you finding 22lr for 10 bucks a brick? Please let us all know.

**hunterdan** · February 16th, 2021, 08:59 PM

Current prices for 22 pellets are way cheaper than 22lr. Last time I bought pellets (2 years ago) they were about $10/250.

**R.A.D.** · February 16th, 2021, 09:21 PM

got a Gamo silent cat for small stuff (think apocalypse squirrel stew)

Umarex Hammer for anything substantial... a bit overkill but I like it that way...

buy a good cross bow and no one will give you any problem for a generation or so

**oldengineer** · February 17th, 2021, 08:40 AM

Originally Posted by hunterdan

Current prices for 22 pellets are way cheaper than 22lr. Last time I bought pellets (2 years ago) they were about $10/250.

About that time somebody here gave a link to a place in MN that was selling the 325 round box of Federal Target grade 40 gr 1200fps for $7.50 after a buy one, get one free deal. Reeds Family Sports Outfitters. I did it and have since gotten weekly emails from them but have never seen anything close to a deal like that from them.

**RockIsland** · February 17th, 2021, 12:44 PM

Originally Posted by oldengineer

About that time somebody here gave a link to a place in MN that was selling the 325 round box of Federal Target grade 40 gr 1200fps for $7.50 after a buy one, get one free deal. Reeds Family Sports Outfitters. I did it and have since gotten weekly emails from them but have never seen anything close to a deal like that from them.

Put them in the classifieds for $150.

**hunterdan** · February 18th, 2021, 01:44 AM

Originally Posted by R.A.D.

got a Gamo silent cat for small stuff (think apocalypse squirrel stew)

Umarex Hammer for anything substantial... a bit overkill but I like it that way...

buy a good cross bow and no one will give you any problem for a generation or so

Got the crossbow, so good on that front, also have a compound, so good there. Also have a nitro piston air gun that is ok and has taken down a few chucks, but I'll be damned if I can shoot it consistently. The gauntlet appears to be a damn good value in a pcp airgun that should serve me well for a while. I still have my old Sheridan pump that is probably the most accurate gun I've ever shot, but could use some work. Might have to pull it apart one day and do a rebuild.

**bortle** · February 18th, 2021, 09:50 PM

Thanks a lot. Now you got me looking at pellet guns to buy. I shoot mine in the basement all winter.
I'm leaning towards a Diana 48.
Learn what an artillery hold is, some guns love it.

edit.. just pulled the trigger on a RWS 54 off Gunbroker.