Author Topic: Seeking advice on an air rifle (Read 560 times)

HHI228A · « **on:** April 19, 2005, 07:16:05 AM »

Interested in purchasing an air rifle and seeking advice on make and model. I decided on a .177 caliber and the rifle will be used for informal target shooting, willing to invest up to $300.00 for this rifle.

Jason · « **Reply #1 on:** April 19, 2005, 07:59:49 AM »

I'd probably go with a Beeman R-9, given the basic info you have here.

Lawdog · « **Reply #2 on:** April 19, 2005, 11:27:42 AM »

HHI228A,

Before I give any picks I would like to know if you plan on scopeing this rifle and if so is that included in your stated budget of $300.00? Lawdog

Dand · « **Reply #3 on:** April 19, 2005, 12:35:10 PM »

If target shooting is your main purpose consider the Beeman R7. Light weight, VERY quiet, VERY accurate, very easy to cock and a bit cheaper than an R9 - possibly more accurate.

I love mine. Picked it up used off one of the auctions for under $200 and it didn't have a single scratch or ding. For quite a while I didn't think I wanted a scope. Then I got a 2.5x scope. Now I have a Swift Premium 4-12x and love it. I may drop back to a Beeman 2-7x though. Make sure to get a spring air rifle rated scope and seriously consider one with an adjustable objective to allow close or far shots. I had lots of fun with it using a Beeman Aperture but I had to buy an R9 front sight with replaceable inserts.

The R7 has a great reputation for accuracy and fun factor.

I shoot mine in the basement after the kids are in bed, or garage to get a more challenging distance.

Check out Straight Shooters.com for their write up.