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Offline Star1pup

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« on: February 06, 2006, 01:04:23 PM »
As more and more houses are built around here I become a little nervous about using my .22 rimfire shooting at a squirrel in a tree.  I think the air rifle pellet might not go as far, but not sure.  If you think it will work, what is a good air rifle that won't require a mortgage to buy?

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« Reply #1 on: February 06, 2006, 10:06:14 PM »
Try a QB78 from fun supply for under a $100. or an RWS brand air rifle, I have used a 52 but its not cheap nor is it exhorbitant. The Beeman R series is great but I don't know which one is powerful enough for squirrels. Try the James Kitching's air gun forum. You will find most of the answers that you need.  :D

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« Reply #2 on: February 07, 2006, 01:47:33 PM »
RWS 94
RWS 34
Beeman R9

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« Reply #3 on: February 08, 2006, 05:27:11 AM »
:grin: My Gamo Shadow 1000 with a BSA .22 special scope does .75" groups at 30 yards (no wind). I routinely shoot squirrels and rabbits in this range.
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« Reply #4 on: February 08, 2006, 09:25:19 AM »
I was wondering how the Gamos were.  I think we have several air rifles for our youth group.  I'll try to get an opportunity to try them.

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« Reply #5 on: February 09, 2006, 06:38:22 AM »
Star1pup: My Gamo came with a "dirty" bore and lousy trigger. Used J-B bore cleaning compound and Bore Scrubber. You can adjust the trigger somewhat but it gets better with use. :grin:
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« Reply #6 on: February 12, 2006, 04:06:57 AM »
Good info guys.  I'll let you know what I do.  Right now I'm waiting for a check for some outdoor writing.  That will likely go for my air rifle.

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« Reply #7 on: February 18, 2006, 05:56:46 PM »
Try the StraightShooters web site for good information on the energy levels of airguns. If you are not trying to shoot far, just about anything to the head will work if it is at least 7 FP. If you try to reach out further, use at least 12 FP, more is better to insure a clean job.

When I was very young, I probably took more game with my Daisy 880 than I have with anything that burns powder. Have fun.

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« Reply #8 on: February 20, 2006, 05:23:22 AM »
There's a lot of great airgins out there and your choice is largely dependant on how much you want to spend. It's it's back yard shooting and you want something quiet for around $100 you can get a Slavia 630/631. The best for backyard shooting is the Beeman R7 for around $270. It's really accurate out to around 30 to 40 yards.

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« Reply #9 on: February 20, 2006, 06:34:32 AM »
You could also try some CB 22s....

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« Reply #10 on: February 20, 2006, 08:08:20 AM »
Yeah but them CBs are still fire arms stuff and as such probably illegal in your back yard. The Slavia 630/631 is no longer available new as it was discontinued last year, and its replacement, the 634, is just now arriving here at about $190. I'd steer clear of the Gamos. Quality is usually pretty poor, and many of the newer guns have been failing in short order. Broken springs, broken stocks, etc inside 2 months of use.  The QB78 isn't exactly a powerhouse as it come from the factory, and most owners end up rebuilding them to get the level of performance needed for hunting. Again, build-quality is generally not so good out-of-the-box. They do have excellent barrels though. The RWS 34 is a very good gun, well worth the ~$200 price tag. The RWS 94 seems to be gone from inventory most places lately, but its a decent gun. It is prone to early spring failure though.
The R-9 is the workhorse of the HW line, a very popular and well thought of rifle. The R-7 is a smallish gun, fairly low power, not really suited for hunting situations with ranges more than 20 yards or so. It is a very accurate and smooth shooting gun however and many buy them with the intent of tuning them up a bit.
Theres lots of good guns available on the used market too if you want a better gun without the high price of a new gun.  Used R-1s, RWS 48/52s, R-9s, and just about anything else you can think of can be had in near new conditon for much less than new prices if you look around.



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« Reply #11 on: April 13, 2006, 06:50:39 AM »
Those .22 CB's will also bounce like a ping pong ball...
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« Reply #12 on: April 13, 2006, 02:39:16 PM »
i have a cummins air rifle with a 4x15 bsa scope on it and shoot crossman premiers i shoot 1/4 to 1/2 inch groups from a rest 1" at most 30 off hand.  i kill squirrels everyday out to 40 yards with it and have never had a problem.