Pellet gun

[gwl79902]

Not sure if this should go here or firearms. I am thinking of getting a good pellet gun to plink with as well as shoot some birds. Anyone have one and what do you think I should get.

We are buying a house on 10 acres and can see were my boy and I could have some fun.

 

[Garshark]

For that I like the cheap 10 pump pelt guns. Accurate out to about 20 ish yard. And seem pretty indestructible I have had mine for 15 years now

 

[Ndbowhunter]

Be hard to beat an RWS 34 for a longer term investment.

That said the cheapy Chinese ones get it done too

 

[MikeG]

Benjamin trail np2. The thing is wicked accurate, consistently hitting starlings and collared doves anywhere inside 70 yards.

 

[Downeaster]

Im not sure how much you are into the practice aspect, but i wanted an air rifle for practicing offhand for silhouette in the basement. A guy I shot in a small bore league with was big into air rifles as well. Without hesitation he recommended a feinwerkbau 300. Theres a guy that imports them from overseas that i contacted off the yellow forum. Theyre used guns that he gets and refurbs and turns around. Quality olympic airguns from the 80s i think. Super accurate and great triggers but heavy as a boat anchor if you plan on carrying far.
Just another option for you to consider.
Best of luck

 

[Downeaster]

Benjamin trail np2. The thing is wicked accurate, consistently hitting starlings and collared doves anywhere inside 70 yards.

Heck, that thing sounds like a beast. I just might NEED one of those too!

 

[elkliver]

What is the yellow forum? Are these still available?

 

[SW hunter]

You’ll shoot your eye out Ralphie

 

[BAKPAKR]

I have a Beeman HW97K that I use in my basement for offhand practice. I have also used it on a couple of ground hogs that have shown up in my yard. It is a nice rifle.

 

[Downeaster]

https://airgunwarriors.com/yellow-classifieds/
I had to search it out myself. Never heard of it before either. Unfortunately i have no idea who the gentleman was. A search on there could probably solve that quick.

 

[dirtclod Az.]

PELLET GUN OUT TO 70YDS?WOW!REALLY?WHAT ARE YOU SHOOTING AT A BARN/SEMI?

 

[FLAK]

Be hard to beat an RWS 34 for a longer term investment.

That said the cheapy Chinese ones get it done too
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Purple Gallinule??

 

[MikeG]

PELLET GUN OUT TO 70YDS?WOW!REALLY?WHAT ARE YOU SHOOTING AT A BARN/SEMI?

Lol. Not too difficult at all, the thing shoots 1,200fps. I routinely hit whistle pigs well over 100 yards with my 22lr, not much different. And no, I'm not a great shot or anything

 

[DenverCountryBoy]

Benjamin trail np2. The thing is wicked accurate, consistently hitting starlings and collared doves anywhere inside 70 yards.

+1 on the Benjamin Trail np2 in .22 cal.
Very accurate. Powerful enough to drop nuisance squirrels, quiet enough to not alarm neighbors inside city limits... allegedly.

 

[TREE ‘EM]

I bought a RWS 45 .177 in 1980 that’s still going strong. Then I bought a RWS 34 .22 in 2000.
Both have 10’s of thousands of rounds through them with no complaints. Both are capable of extraordinary accuracy and are small game capable to 50+ yards.

 

[Rich M]

I've got a gammo somethign or other - 1250 fps, .177 pellet rifle. Works good, shoot it at 30 yards or so and have used it on varmints. Think it was $100 and has some kind of "silencer" thingy on the end.

It is a break over rifle as opposed to a pump. Very accurate.

Be fun for you and your boy - good for teaching shooting, safety, etc. Easy on the ears and neighbor friendly.

Have fun!

 

[LostArra]

Weihrauch HW 95 here

FPS does not always equal accuracy.
If you are planning on shooting game over 40-50 yards look at PCP rifles (and a lot more $$ gear)

 

[Oldffemt]

Suppressed 22LR quieter and more accurate than any pellet gun I’ve ever been around!

 

[Agross]

I bought the Benjamin trail np in the .22 caliber a few years back. It's good enough for what I use it for. The kids love shooting it. And it's not to loud.

 

[Brendan]

Just sayin... .45 cal 500 ft-lb out of an airgun...

https://www.airforceairguns.com/The-Texan-by-AirForce-Airguns-s/118.htm

(I actually like the look of the Condor SS)