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Pellet Rifles - Any Experts Here?
Posted on 5/28/13 at 1:48 pm
Posted on 5/28/13 at 1:48 pm
I live in the city. I have squirrels. And starlings. Both make good hawk food, but the bird is fat and unhuntable during the molting season.
So, what should I look for in a pellet rifle? The last one I shot was a crossman pump some 20 years ago. Obviously, I don't know much about pellet guns today.
I'd like something accurate enough to shoot a squirrel in the head.
What about the ruger blackhawk? It's cheap. LINK
So, what should I look for in a pellet rifle? The last one I shot was a crossman pump some 20 years ago. Obviously, I don't know much about pellet guns today.
I'd like something accurate enough to shoot a squirrel in the head.
What about the ruger blackhawk? It's cheap. LINK
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Posted on 5/28/13 at 1:54 pm to Teague
Benjamin with a scope. My next door neighboor in BR used to make head shots on squirrels all the time with this setup. For a peaceful old hippy he sure had a hard on for squirrels.
Posted on 5/28/13 at 1:54 pm to Teague
I have not liked any of the break open types as much as my very old Benjamin Pump. Would buy another.
Posted on 5/28/13 at 1:58 pm to AlxTgr
If an American male over the age of 12 and says he's never shot a Benjamin pellet gun the he needs to move to Canada or France
Posted on 5/28/13 at 1:58 pm to Teague
I have an RWS with a 3-9x32. It is extremely accurate. I used to make head shots on blackbirds in our yard from about 50-60ft.
Posted on 5/28/13 at 2:01 pm to Colt M4A1
Never owned a Benjamin. Red Ryder, Crosman, Gamo.
Posted on 5/28/13 at 2:02 pm to Colt M4A1
I've shot a benjamin, but that was over 20 years ago too. Just wondering what to look for nowadays. The ruger seems to get very good reviews on amazon, but the reviews may all be by clueless people.
This post was edited on 5/28/13 at 2:11 pm
Posted on 5/28/13 at 2:04 pm to Teague
I have an old Sheridan Benjamin pump. frick pumping that shite. RWS is where it's at.
Posted on 5/28/13 at 2:16 pm to Teague
Gotta Gamo crack barrel (Shadow?)that shoots 1200 fps with 1 crank. BSA 22 special scope. Sent it off to a guy in the Carolinas who tuned it for < $100 (trigger, seals, and more). It's a tack driver used for squirrels in back yard. Get a good gun and tune it is my suggestion.
Posted on 5/28/13 at 2:24 pm to Teague
Buy a Weirach. They're the German company that made Beeman Air Rifles. Beeman lost their exclusive rights with Weirach and now you can buy them straight from the factory
Look up Air Guns of Arizona on google and check them out. Beautiful guns that will drive nails. Bought one for my son 2 yrs ago. Finest pellet gun I've ever shot. They're pricey but will last a lifetime
Look up Air Guns of Arizona on google and check them out. Beautiful guns that will drive nails. Bought one for my son 2 yrs ago. Finest pellet gun I've ever shot. They're pricey but will last a lifetime
Posted on 5/28/13 at 2:39 pm to Teague
Why not use a .22 with CB caps? Just as quiet as a pellet gun and more accurate IMO. I use my Winchester lever action .22 on sparrows and starlings on my purple Martin house. No complaints
Posted on 5/28/13 at 2:45 pm to Teague
I have a 1970s vintage Benjamin .22
It needs a little work. Anyone know a shop that works on them in BR or NOLA?
It needs a little work. Anyone know a shop that works on them in BR or NOLA?
Posted on 5/28/13 at 2:54 pm to DonChowder
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For a peaceful old hippy he sure had a hard on for squirrels.
Feedback on today's Crossman Classic 2100 (same one I used decades ago)
The front sight makes it useless. It's this huge low-light fiber thing that is as big around as a boulder when trying to sight in. Forget hitting a squirrel at 60'.
So I tried a scope. The scope rail is located right where I need top put my hand to pump, which then throws off the scope.
A simple blade front sight would totally change my opinion.
Check the front sight first, and perhaps go with a crackbarrel..
Posted on 5/28/13 at 2:55 pm to DonChowder
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This post was edited on 5/28/13 at 2:56 pm
Posted on 5/28/13 at 3:15 pm to SuperFanDan
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Buy a Weirach. They're the German company that made Beeman Air Rifles. Beeman lost their exclusive rights with Weirach and now you can buy them straight from the factory Look up Air Guns of Arizona on google and check them out. Beautiful guns that will drive nails. Bought one for my son 2 yrs ago. Finest pellet gun I've ever shot. They're pricey but will last a lifetime
I own a Weirach, and a Xiscico B-26-2 Xiscico (chinese version of the beeman). Both are excellent guns, but for some could be considered pricey. I think they're just like anything else you get what you pay for. I can group 1 inch at 35 yards with both guns all day long, I could never do that with my Benjamin that I had as a youngster.
This post was edited on 5/28/13 at 3:42 pm
Posted on 5/28/13 at 3:21 pm to Stexas
They are awesome, I own a HW90 myself in .22.
Posted on 5/28/13 at 3:38 pm to TrueTiger
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I have a 1970s vintage Benjamin .22
It needs a little work. Anyone know a shop that works on them in BR or NOLA?
I'm pretty sure that you can get that pellet gun worked on at:
Rich's Guns and Coins
2922 Monterrey Dr Baton Rouge, LA 70814
(225) 927-6447
Give Mr. Rich a call and he'll let you know what he can do for you.
Posted on 5/28/13 at 4:02 pm to Stexas
quote:
I have an RWS with a 3-9x32. It is extremely accurate. I used to make head shots on blackbirds in our yard from about 50-60ft.
Love mine. Very accurate and dependable.
Posted on 5/28/13 at 4:17 pm to hawkster
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hawkster
Gratzi!
Posted on 5/28/13 at 4:41 pm to TrueTiger
I can't keep a scoop on mine, I've been through 2,buddy been through 3. Help!!!!
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