Looking for a good air rifle, suggestions? ~ Vanity

[doorgunner69]

I bought the "All weather" version of that. I found the sythetic stock a complete joke. No idea what the designer was thinking, suspect it was a marketing committee.

The grip angle is all wrong, and too close to the trigger. Might have still worked, but the trigger pull is so long your index finger is almost to your palm by the time it releases.

The comb of the stock is far too low, requiring raising the head to see through the scope. I ordered the hardwood stock from Crosman and it is far better. Completely changes the feel and function of the rifle.

[doorgunner69]

Yes, the oil will foul the barrel, and more importantly, ruin the piston seal and possible break the main spring from shock. Bad idea.

[caver]

Thanks for the info! That’s good to know. I’ll probably look for another brand,

[yarddog]

A couple of things I forgot to mention. First of all, try to buy a model which comes with a scope. The reason is that springer models will destroy a standard scope fairly quickly. You have to get a scope especially made for air guns.

This is not a problem with either a pumper or pre charged pneumatics.

Just about all springers will diesel for the first few dozen shots. It is not good for them but they all seem to make it. If you shoot it enough it will need lubricating. The best grease for them is Moly grease. It is the only type which will not diesel.

BTW Weihrauch used to make a diesel air rifle. It was intended to diesel if you wanted to. You pulled out a tap and put a drop of ether in it before firing. Ether is now hard to get but I have heard that starting fluid works.

Over all tho dieseling is bad.

[LibWhacker]

Costly lesson.

Oh, man... It seems like the good Sheriff would let them go with a warning. It's not like anyone with any brains in his head would think a BB gun was a "firearm!" And the law couldn't have been in effect all that long, especially since this looks like it occurred in Texas. I SPIT on liberals!

[Georgia Girl 2]

I love my Gamo Varmiter. Not the cheapest but accurate and well made.

[JAKraig]

I recommend any break-barrel, preferably with gas piston instead of spring. CO2 is illegal in most “city” areas, but break-barrel, within your property is okay. Airgun depot is good source. Reconditioned are good deals too.

I took a problem raccoon down with a 1200ft/sec Gamo, Squirrels, ie tree rats, are easy kills, and my dog loves them for a late afternoon snack.
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We do the same here, took a squirrel out yesterday at about 85 yards. My wife can't break down the gun to cock it. You should not leave it cocked you will weaken the spring.

The Raccoons are pretty easy but Rabbits don't always go down, I don't know if they have thicker hide or what but sometimes it just make a big thump sound and the rabbit jumps several feet into the air and then runs off.

The gun says it shoots the .177 pellet at 1425fps. The pellets aren't heavy and that means they are easily affected by wind, but man that is really fast. Speed kills.

[GBA]

I was surprised how loud a spring-operated one could be.

Both of mine are "nail gun" loud and partially why I set up in the house for sighting in and target plinking.

Shooting a BB or pellet gun, especially in town, is not something you want to advertise or show off in much or most of 2013 Amerika.

Never know who is watching or what they might think or say or say or to whom and...etc., before the next thing you know, Homeland Security is busting in, guns blazing and me and my poor puppies are red spots in the carpet and they are making up a "CYA" story to tell the one stream media.

[PowderMonkey]

Actually, it occurred in my former home state of Virginia. One of many reasons why I left. My kids left it as well. Not the same state I grew up in. Not the same state they were born in.

[S.O.S121.500]

What bait works best for tree rats?
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Dry corn on the cob.

Suspended over a drop plate on a 55 gal barrel half full of water with just a very little dish soap.

Repeating, self setting tree rat trap. You can decide thumbs up or down while they are treading water.

[S.O.S121.500]

The idea:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_detailpage&v=MV9woxUshuA
Variation:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_detailpage&v=aSk79YcuIRQ

The suspended corn targets the rats, might attract a few birds, but no flys....

[where's_the_Outrage?]

I have an RWS .177 cal air rifle. I have taken out rabbits with it. I am very content with its capabilities.

My advice is do not buy an airgun the requires multiple pumps.

However, my airgun is over 20 years old, so things can have changed. But here are some RWS options:

http://www.airgundepot.com/rws-airguns.html

[green iguana]

That’s interesting... Did they have permission from the landowner? All it takes is 10 acres of land in Texas and no city or county can regulate the use of airguns or shotguns. 50 acres for rifles and handguns.

But you do have to either be the landowner or have his permission.