I'm going to forgo the BB's, too many issues with quality for the mix bb/pellet. I'm going to look at the other recs already here then start the search all over again
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I'm going to forgo the BB's, too many issues with quality for the mix bb/pellet. I'm going to look at the other recs already here then start the search all over again
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I'd get a .22 piston Gamo for rodents. It's been much more reliable vs. the .177 Gamo I use and both were miles better than the cheaper stuff.
Well then forgoing BB's and spending up to $150 I would consider the Benji 397 (.177) or 392 (.22) to be the best quality pumper out there at that price. At Crosman they are $172.99. If you use the AGNATION code you will get 25% off so $129.74. Now if you order on Friday and your total is $150 you get free shipping. Otherwise your shipping to MD is like $12. So you could just get the gun for $141.74 or add $20 in pellets or accessories and pay $150 total
Ranchero50's suggestion is worth considering... you have two different roles you want to fill, so instead of compromising with 1 bb/pellet rifle, get a quality pellet gun and an airsoft rifle or pistol for the grandkids to start with.
QFT. A .177 pellet will go completely through a medium sized rodent (chipmunk, squirrel)... a starling should barely even slow it down.
Yeah I will most likely do this for the kids shooting practice / training. The size issue can probably be handled this way as well. Are there different manufacturers for airsoft that i should be looking for?
OOOOOOO, if the AGNATION works on http://www.crosman.com/airguns/air-rifles/maximus-kit-22, i could get a starter PCP setup for $262.49. NO NO NO, i don't want to spend that much but ooooooooooooo. Please tell me the Maximus is not a good choice
OK down to these two options
Benjamin Maximus for $262.49
http://www.crosman.com/airguns/air-r...maximus-kit-22
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Diana Stormrider Multi-shot PCP Air Rifle and HPA Pump Kit $2269.99
https://www.pyramydair.com/s/m/Diana_Stormrider_Multi_shot_PCP_Air_Rifle_and_HPA_Pump_Kit/4500/8772
I'd go with the Benji It's made in the US. I believe Diana is made in Germany. Also for customer service, as I said earlier Crosman actually has a US based factory operation. Crosman claims thirty shots per charge on theirs, not sure about the Diana but air bladder doesn't look too big to me.
I don't know about Diana, but speaking in general a lot of import airgun companies, even well-known ones, have little more than a small handful of people at a port city somewhere handling the importation and customer service issues (often poorly). Repairs, when they are done, are often subbed out to a third party provider or even better you get to wait for a replacement to come in from back home. Again I am not referring to Diana airguns specifically as I don't really know much about them. This has just been my experience with other import companies.
I also posted the question to the GTA (www.gatewaytoairguns.org) forum and users there are recommending "of those two I would go for the Diana, but if you looking for a .22 I would definitely take a good look at the Gamo Urban". Anyone know anything about the Urban???
I'm going to forgo the BB's, too many issues with quality for the mix bb/pellet. I'm going to look at the other recs already here then start the search all over again
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I have a pump single shot pellet rifle if you want to buy it. I've kept it oiled and greased for 40 years. It ain't purdy but it works like a champ. Anybody know what it is or what it's worth? pics in my next reply post ( just a minute).
Where would I look for a name?Older model Sheridan?
Where would I look for a name?
I'm going to forgo the BB's, too many issues with quality for the mix bb/pellet. I'm going to look at the other recs already here then start the search all over again
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You likely won't find one.
Here you go....
https://www.pyramydair.com/blog/2006/01/three-principal-sheridan-variations/