I want to get an air gun. Input?

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I want to get an air rifle so I thought I'd ask some of the experts here first. I did a search on here and found some discussion suggesting the real high end rifles, but I can't afford one. I'd like to spend around $100 max if possible. I'll probably shoot targets, but just informally. I seriously doubt I'll hunt anything at all with it, and I don't want to put holes in the fence so I don't want anything too powerful I guess?. I went and checked out what they had at Academy and the guy there said the Benjamins were the best. They had a pump model for around $100. Is this a good gun? It was one of these:

http://www.crosman.com/site/listing/1054

Either that or the .22 version, I don't remember. They also had a bunch of Crossmans, Daisys, and Gamos, and some Winchesters and Remingtons. I don't want a CO2 gun to avoid recurring costs, unless they're better. What about the scopes many of these include? Are they worth going for or not? I'd like to buy local in case I want to exchange or return. Thanks in advance.
 
British or German made :thumbup:

Anything else :thumbdn:

You only get what you pay for....
 
I can't speak for the present state of affairs, but I had a Benjamin .22 as a teen (1960s) that I put literally thousands of rounds through. It was reliable, and quite versatile. 2 pumps were plenty for target shooting or plinking, while 10-12 would reliably kill small game.
Not in the accuracy range of a dedicated target gun, of course, but I found that good pellets made a world of difference. I used to order the excellent RWS brand from Herter's. I found these shot much tighter groups than the American-made Benjamin jobs.
 
Hey Guys....

There are probably several air rifles in your price range,, you may have to spend a little more, but in and around there should do it...

Keep in mind that once you get the bug, it will get addicting...

I started off with a lower end rifle, and grew out of it very quickly..If air rifles are going to be a big part of your life,,or you think they might be,,spend a little more money and get something better..

Something that will last longer, more accurate, and you will have that much more enjoyment out of it...

Spend what you can though and get shooting..It is a lot of fun, and with even a moderately powerful rifle you can hunt with it.. I do extensive hunting with my rifles..

ttyle

Eric...
 
My roommate from last year sells them professionally. He buys all the parts (usually from Japan and Hong Kong) puts them together, paints them (if necessary), etc. It's always vexing to go to his house because he has his pretty rifles strewn everywhere. :p

Anyway, I would be inclined to recommend him, not that I know anything about airsoft personally. His email is dcappel@gmail.com. If you mention "Pellaeon" he'll know you talked to me.
 
You should check our RWS/Diana airguns. They are about the best that you can get. They come in .177 and .22. You can find pretty good prices on these models from Cabela's
 
Dunhausen said:
My roommate from last year sells them professionally. He buys all the parts (usually from Japan and Hong Kong) puts them together, paints them (if necessary), etc. It's always vexing to go to his house because he has his pretty rifles strewn everywhere. :p

Anyway, I would be inclined to recommend him, not that I know anything about airsoft personally. His email is dcappel@gmail.com. If you mention "Pellaeon" he'll know you talked to me.
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I think you are talking about Air-Soft, this is not the topic of the OP.

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I picked up a Gamo a couple years ago.

Has served me well, and I recommend them.

~$200 from Cabela's....
 
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want to get an air rifle so I thought I'd ask some of the experts here first. I did a search on here and found some discussion suggesting the real high end rifles, but I can't afford one. I'd like to spend around $100 max if possible. I'll probably shoot targets, but just informally. I seriously doubt I'll hunt anything at all with it, and I don't want to put holes in the fence so I don't want anything too powerful I guess?. I went and checked out what they had at Academy and the guy there said the Benjamins were the best. They had a pump model for around $100. Is this a good gun? It was one of these:
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I think that a pnumatic i.e. pump like a Sheridan or a Benjamin would be your best bet. Some of the other rifles mentioned here can put a hole in a 2x4. At least with a pump you can vary your power according to your needs. If you decide on a Sheridan and take care of it you will be able to pass it on to your kids.
 
Nice one, Temper. I am not entirely sure, but that looks to me like an AA S400 with added muzzle weight? Personally, I have never been too interested in PCPs even though their performance is superior. I am fascinated with senting a projectile with 1000 fps and high accuracy using nothing but my muscle power. So spring piston and single stroke pneumatic (SSP) would be my pick. I would love an AA Pro-Sport but don't have the dough.

At least for Air pistols, I would add the Italians to your list as well. Pardini and Morini make some very nice target pistols. I have K58. Very accurate, but a bit muzzle heavy.

Edit: How could I have forgotten the Swiss: Haemmerli!
 
I've messed with airguns over the years and for me there's only one way to go. pick up a spring powered air rifle from RWS {mod 34} if you watch you can pick them up around your price range. another good brand is GAMO, made in spain. not quite as good as RWS but still very good. go with .177 cal due to higher velocity and better accuracy. airguns are a lot of fun and help with shooting skills if you're a hunter. later ahgar
 
Thanks for the feedback everyone. I've decided I'll be better off spending a bit more and getting something nice. I'm sorta set on the RWS Model 34 since it's popular and priced close to a similar Benjamin. I like how the Gamo's have an ambidextrous cheek rest though, since I'm a lefty. One concern I have is I read the RWS M. 34 has a problem with barrel droop. I'm not entirely sure what that is... should it be a deal breaker?
 
Hey PF...

Good pick.. the model 34 is a good gun...
As for droop...All break barell guns are going to have droop..It's not a big deal..

All droop is is a slight sag in the barell where it's fitted at the pivot..


If you decide to get a scope for it,, first make sure the scope is Springer rated,, and then get a droop compensated mount...

BKL industries makes excellent mounts, and I use one myself on my Feinwerkbau 600..

Don't worry,, just shoot and be happy...

ttyle

Eric,,
 
Beeman air rifles are a good place to start. I bought an R-9 from http://www.straightshooters.com/ as my first air rifle because of great service and competitive prices. Not the absolute lowest price but, they also are not some fly-by-night place with bad service and no follow thru on the sale.

The Beeman R-7 is the most recommend air rifle but, I like the R-9 for a little extra oomph for pest purposes. You don't want or need a magnum howitzer in an air rifle. Anything over the power of an R-9 is a poor choice unless you have a specific need for a really high powered air rifle. The R-9 isn't crazy hard to cock and won't have so much power that you really damage target back stops at great distances (after all, when you miss the target, something is going to catch the pellet ;)).
 
kamkazmoto said:
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I think that a pnumatic i.e. pump like a Sheridan or a Benjamin would be your best bet. Some of the other rifles mentioned here can put a hole in a 2x4. At least with a pump you can vary your power according to your needs. If you decide on a Sheridan and take care of it you will be able to pass it on to your kids.
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That is exactly why I bought a Benjamin last year. You can set it to either stun or kill, depending on how many times you pump it.

Craig
 
When I was 13 years old, I saved my lawn mowing money and bought a Sheridan Blue Streak. I turn 48 in a few days and it's still accurate. Great air gun for the money.

Razz
 
Normark said:
If you decide to get a scope for it,, first make sure the scope is Springer rated
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An important point as the spring piston air guns actually produce recoil that goes both forwards and backwards. Most rifle scopes are really only constructed to handle typical rearward recoil. As such, it's not inconceivable that you could take a scope that's lived comfortably for many years atop your 7mm magnum hunting rifle and break it in short order by mounting it on your new .177 pellet gun pumping out a massive 6 ft/lbs of muzzle energy. :)
 
PerformanceFirst said:
Thanks for the feedback everyone. I've decided I'll be better off spending a bit more and getting something nice. I'm sorta set on the RWS Model 34 since it's popular and priced close to a similar Benjamin. I like how the Gamo's have an ambidextrous cheek rest though, since I'm a lefty. One concern I have is I read the RWS M. 34 has a problem with barrel droop. I'm not entirely sure what that is... should it be a deal breaker?
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you may be able to get a left-handed model
 
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