I've been airgunning for over 40 yrs.
I love my springers,and finally bought a Hatsan Edge in .22
Best $100 ever spent. After breaking in,I can headshot squirrels out to 30yards no problem.
Also love PCP.
It has a place. For just a couple hundred bucks,you can get into the PCP game.
The maraurder .25 is my fav.
Whisper quiet...seriously,snapping your fingers makes more noise...and accurate out to 100yards.
Its great for squirrels, and where I live,excellent for coyotes,coons and wild boar. Yes I said boar. The .25 will shoot a 5shot group the size of a dime at 40yards,and at that distance makes a quick kill on these pigs.
So I really like how far air gunning has come,but for a day in the woods,or on the porch knocking squirrels outta the pecan trees,I love my springers.