What pellet gun to buy

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Definately the GAMO

I've had one for years, 1,000 fps came with a BSA scope, will hold a 1/2 in group at 70 yards, N the hollow point pellets will take out a raccoon or opossum with one shot.
The only thing I have ever had go wrong is I lost the day glow front sight, N they sent me a new one free no questions asked. Now I think I would go for their Viper model, 1,200 fps same a above.
 
I have a couple Webley spring pistols for indoor use (a Tempest in .22 and a Hurricane in .177). They are under 500 fps but they weigh and feel like a real pistol. I also have a Crosman 1377C for serious work ...
 
I have a couple of pump up Crosmans; a Classic 2100 rifle and a 1377 pistol. Both are pretty accurate. I have a 30 year old Weaver .22 scope on the rifle. I got the scope for a model 760 as a young kid. Still works well. Sooner or later I'd like to step up to a nicer Gamo or something. I've seen some 1000 fps air rifles for around a hundred bucks. Some packages include scopes for a little more. I've shot several different lower end spring air guns, and all were pretty accurate. I don't know if you get twice the rifle for 200 bucks than for 100 bucks. I think you can find something pretty decent for under 150 dollars.
 
When i was 14 years old, my parents would not allow me to purchase a pellet/BB gun because, they said, it encouraged irresponsibility as a BB gun was essentially a less-lethal firearm often given to children, and treated as a toy (often with disastrous results). They insisted I get a .22 and learn firearm safety and responsibility... which I did, with my paper route money.

Ever since, ive never really fully approved of pellet guns whatsoever. I know that for "adults" there are plenty of very high quality, high pressure über-air-guns, but if you can afford one of those, why not get the real thing? :scrutiny:
 
Ever since, ive never really fully approved of pellet guns whatsoever. I know that for "adults" there are plenty of very high quality, high pressure über-air-guns, but if you can afford one of those, why not get the real thing?
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You don't "approve" of them? Well, what ever are we going to do about that.......

There real is no answer needed regarding your "approval" but the reason a high quality air gun is a good addition to many of our collections is because it can be shot out the back door in Suburbia or even indoors at a properly set up basement range without getting you arrested....and they are just a fun change of pace sometimes.
 
"less-lethal firearm often given to children". Really?

In Canada, I have my Crosman 1377C registered as a "Restricted Handgun". It is over 500 fps so the Canadian government considers it to be in the same class at a Desert Eagle .50 cal. Ain't gun laws wonderful???
 
Sheridan Blue Streak. I've had mine for 37 years and shot it everywhere, including in the basement, into targets taped to boxes stuffed with carpeting. Makes a fine pellet trap. House isn't anywhere near long enough, though. Naturally, reactive targets are best, but punching paper is fun too.
 
that is right, that cz airgun is very nice, there is a vendor that goes to the Texas gunshows, that allways has a couple of these. you should try to find one.
 
Zumbo???

Dorryn said:
Ever since, ive never really fully approved of pellet guns whatsoever. I know that for "adults" there are plenty of very high quality, high pressure über-air-guns, but if you can afford one of those, why not get the real thing?
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Didn't the fecal matter just hit the oscillating turbine because of remarks similar to this made by Zumbo.

All skill sports require frequent practice. The benign airgun can be used to teach the elements of marksmanship which carry to firearms shooting. The safe, sheer handiness of airguns means practice can be informal and frequent. The low cost and safety of airgun shooting, along with the ability to set up a safe range almost anywhere is a plus for many who don't own enough land to shoot a "real" firearm on a daily basis.
 
The safe, sheer handiness of airguns means practice can be informal and frequent. The low cost and safety of airgun shooting,
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Eh, this is exactly my point. It's NOT safe. It IS a real weapon. And yet people give them to kids on a regular basis. :scrutiny:
 
adult air rifles are a blast! i've got an rws and a beeman .... the rws made in germany is a better gun than the beeman made in spain but not by much.... i use it to shoot in the basement in the winter time...... got a pellet trap but i had to get a piece steel to beef it up as the rws model34 was realy putting a hurtin on it....... once you learn how to shoot a springer air rifle they are very accurate...... most of my targets are one hole groups......... i'd get a rws model 34 again if i had to..... you keep your eyes open an you can find them for around $150 sometimes.............
 
Airguns?

I always loved airguns, hence the user name. For an inexpensive one I would agree with the Gamo. I have one and it is easy to hit pop cans at 40yds with my son. It also has reasonable power to stop small pests. While the Accuracy is pretty good especially at shorter distances mine is pretty picky about the type of ammo used
 
I have an RWS/Diana Model 52. Not cheap, but a whole lot of pellet gun. For varmints and the like, I use the .22 cal Predator pellets. They're about double the cost of good RWS wadcutters, but I'm not shooting paper with those. They hit HARD.

I've found the Model 52 to be plenty accurate for my shooting skills. It's not perfect, but is VERY hard to beat without having to decide whether you really want a pellet gun or a new 1911.

Hope this helps.

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Based on my experience I'd probably stay away from the Daisy 880 if you're looking for a serious air gun. I have an older one, with the metal reciever (current ones are plastic) and I've never been really pleased with it.

Pros:
Handles/looks like a real firearm (vs. goofy-looking target air guns) other than the light weight.
Can mount a scope
Cheap
Variable power

Cons:
Terrible stock sights, the rear leaf is junk and the front plastic ram wobbles around in its slot in the barrel shroud
Doesn't have a real barrel--uses a skinny rifled liner in a sheetmetal tube
Option to fire BBs makes loading pellets hard, and BBs will wear down the rifling
Plastic furniture fits loosly
Ten pumps to reach full power wears you out, you'll probably end up sighting it in for a lower power for practice
New ones have plastic receivers

In general it strikes me as a good first gun, or something to teach a younger person with, but it's very toylike and won't feel right to someone used to quality guns.
 
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