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Air Rifles
Posted on 1/12/19 at 4:24 pm
Posted on 1/12/19 at 4:24 pm
Do you gentlemen have any reccomdations for air rifles. I grew up with a Benjamin that was my fathers. I'm 53 so I'm positive things have changed since the one I wore out and had refurbished several times. Thanks in advance.
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Posted on 1/12/19 at 4:36 pm to LilDeuceCoupe
Do you prefer pump, break barrel, or PCP?
.177, .22, .25, .50?
.177, .22, .25, .50?
Posted on 1/12/19 at 4:47 pm to LilDeuceCoupe
I just went through this research.
I bought the Benjamin Trail NP2 that shoots .22 caliber.
Freaking love this air rifle.
I have killed dozens of rabbits with it and some larger animals as well.
Every male neighbor has bought one after shooting mine.
It is accurate, quiet and deadly.
Good luck!!
I bought the Benjamin Trail NP2 that shoots .22 caliber.
Freaking love this air rifle.
I have killed dozens of rabbits with it and some larger animals as well.
Every male neighbor has bought one after shooting mine.
It is accurate, quiet and deadly.
Good luck!!
Posted on 1/12/19 at 5:46 pm to LilDeuceCoupe
Just get yourself one of these in .22 and save yourself a lot of trouble looking for an accurate, powerful air-rifle. It's a bit on the heavier side, and if you want a lighter air-rifle, try a Gamo Whisper CFR.
Posted on 1/12/19 at 6:24 pm to LilDeuceCoupe
If money is no object check out this guy's youtube channel. Air riffles have come a long way since the old Benjamin Pump.
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Posted on 1/12/19 at 7:35 pm to WAR TIGER
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I bought the Benjamin Trail NP2 that shoots .22 caliber.
I bought my son the Benjamin Titan NP .22 which is a step down from the Trail and it will absolutely stack pellets together and hits like a hammer. I’d like to get him another and may get a Trail for him and take the Titan. His is the wooden stock that’s a little heavy.
OP... I’m about your age and want one myself. Whatever you go with, try several different pellets to see which shoots better. The best grouping we got was the cheap Crosman premier hollow points that Wal-Mart carries.
Posted on 1/12/19 at 8:13 pm to RoIITide
I looked on the interwebs and the reviews of the Trail NP were pretty mixed. Biggest knocks were accuracy. I'm assuming that some just didn't find the right ammo for that gun. But it was a consistent gripe.
Posted on 1/12/19 at 8:20 pm to SoFla Tideroller
I have a Crosman Nitro Venom in .22. It’s very similar to the Trail NP. After break in it has been consistently accurate with the 14.3 gr Crosman Premier hollow points. Very solid air rifle.
I also have a Hatsan 125 Sniper Vortex .22. That thing is a slugger. Most powerful break barrel I’ve ever used. Also very consistent with accuracy. My only complaint is that it’s heavy. Very heavy.
I also have a Hatsan 125 Sniper Vortex .22. That thing is a slugger. Most powerful break barrel I’ve ever used. Also very consistent with accuracy. My only complaint is that it’s heavy. Very heavy.
Posted on 1/12/19 at 10:57 pm to LilDeuceCoupe
Benjamin 392 pump in .22 cal if you’re interested in open sites (Williams peep site is highly recommended add on).
If you want to go the PCP (precharged pneumatic) route. The Benjamin Discovery in .22 takes a scope well, light accurate & fun to shoot. PCP’s require an external air source like a high pressure air pump(pumps are expensive).
Next up from there would be a Marauder .25 cal. Has a shrouded barrell & silencer. Tack driver but very heavy. Powerful. Ammo for the .25 is expensive. But the you can get it in .177 or .22
Are you looking to target shoot, plink or hunt?
If you want to go the PCP (precharged pneumatic) route. The Benjamin Discovery in .22 takes a scope well, light accurate & fun to shoot. PCP’s require an external air source like a high pressure air pump(pumps are expensive).
Next up from there would be a Marauder .25 cal. Has a shrouded barrell & silencer. Tack driver but very heavy. Powerful. Ammo for the .25 is expensive. But the you can get it in .177 or .22
Are you looking to target shoot, plink or hunt?
Posted on 1/12/19 at 11:38 pm to PillageUrVillage
I have a Hatsan 155 Torpedo. Very hard hitter, and accurate.
Posted on 1/12/19 at 11:47 pm to LilDeuceCoupe
I still have the Benjamin-Sheridan Silver Streak from when I was 11.
This post was edited on 1/12/19 at 11:49 pm
Posted on 1/13/19 at 2:22 pm to LilDeuceCoupe
I shot an FX Wildcat MKII and now I want one bad.... we were shooting q-tips at 30 yards with it. Great gun but not cheap. My buddy that has it hunt squirrels with it. Its not as heavy as other PCP. One knock on the PCP is you need a tank to fill them and they aren't cheap. You also need a place to fill those tanks if you dont have a compressor.
Posted on 1/13/19 at 3:08 pm to Reelscreamers
He is the reason I bought a PCP. They’re not cheap, but their accuracy is unreal.
Posted on 1/13/19 at 6:27 pm to LilDeuceCoupe
I have gamo its great .177 but its a lot louder that aguilla .22 cal primer only rounds
Posted on 1/13/19 at 6:35 pm to LilDeuceCoupe
I have a Gamo .177 break barrel. It’s the most popular one on Amazon. A big upgrade over the Red Ryder with iron sights I was using
This post was edited on 1/13/19 at 6:40 pm
Posted on 1/13/19 at 7:13 pm to RoIITide
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Benjamin Titan NP .22
This is what I have. I no longer have a squirrel problem.
Posted on 1/13/19 at 8:54 pm to LilDeuceCoupe
I shoot / hunt squirrel with a DayState Harrier X in .22 caliber with dual moderators (silencers). Carry a carbon fiber tank to refill when psi gets low. Stupid quiet and accurate as my longest kill is a crow at 77 yds.
Posted on 1/13/19 at 9:05 pm to CHEDBALLZ
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One knock on the PCP is you need a tank to fill them and they aren't cheap.
Ched, you can actually refill a PCP rifle using a hand pump which can be purchased for $140-175. However after pumping 3300 psi into an air cylinder, you will soon want to buy a CF tank. I buy used SCOTT CF tanks off eBay for < $225 and the local fire station refills my tanks
Posted on 1/14/19 at 8:29 am to LilDeuceCoupe
Question, do you find the scopes that come with most rifles are junk? Is there an air rifle scope you recommend? The scope on my Gamo will no longer take an adjustments, no matter how many clicks I do.
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