PELLET RIFLES

[Smeff]

I have a gamo.177 can it evicted 3 raccoons this morning

 

[bwframe]

You guys better get busy. Its a big year for chipmunks.

Number eight and nine this spring...

 

[jerrob]

You guys better get busy. Its a big year for chipmunks.

Number eight and nine this spring...

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............and I thought it was bad around here

 

[HKshooterusp]

Damn chipmunks are on my radar this year. I normally don't mind the critters hanging around but this year it's war. They've been digging up my veggie garden so either my Beeman R9 or R1 will be called into duty.

 

[Leo]

I have a very accurate Feinwerkbau target air rifle in .177. It is regulated to 500fps for shooting in target competition. It never misses, but past 10 yards is not a good clean kill. Just not enough power.

A Daisy powerline 880 is pretty accurate and can make 800fps, which does make a better kill.

I think if I was going to get one just for rodent hunting, I would get something in .22 caliber.

It was originally hard for me to accept, but a really good pellet rifle costs as much or more than a really good .22 rimfire. Spend at least several hundred dollars and get a good one that will perform for the rest of your life

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FWB Mod 500 Air Rifle Wood (Ambidextrous)
$1,280.00

This is entry level for good pellet rifle for target use.

 

[indyjs]

Why not use primer only .22 rounds ?

 

[bwframe]

Why not use primer only .22 rounds ?

How much do those cost and where do you get them?

 

[Leo]

CB cap in .22 rimfire used to be pretty popular. It was not uncommon for people to shoot them in their basements before people worried so much about lead. I have seen some in stock only a couple times over the last 20 years. The only problem I can see is that almost every city has statutes against discharging a firearm in city limits. Of course, if no one sees you, did it really happen?

CCI sells CB shorts for $15/ 100, but I just checked 3 places and they are out of stock.

 

[latj]

I have several break open pellet rifles in .22 and .177 I took the plunge last month and went PCP and I'll never look back

 

[singlesix]

Why not use primer only .22 rounds ?

For those of in a suburbs it's an entirely different conservation with the neighbors, 22 rifle vs a pellet gun. So far they don't blink when I tell them it's just an air gun.

 

[BMWRich]

How much do those cost and where do you get them?

Buy “Aguila Colibri”.....these are “Quieter than an air rifle”...out of a rifle.
Can penetrate a *pop can* at 15 yards so definitely will eliminate pests.
THEY WILL NOT...cycle a semi rifle, so either use a bolt, lever or pump rifle.

Be aware....They will make a loud *report* out of a handgun.

DONOT Use the Aguilia “Super Colibri”, as they are loud/makenoise (bother neighbors) and much more powerful. Will go right through pests.
With air power,....Pellets traveling 1000fps or above are close to supersonic speeds and now it will sound like a firearm.
Again we want to avoid bothering neighbors.

Prices are comparable to any .22 rimfire cartridges.

 

[Sitcomdad83]

My son got a ruger can't remember what model but he says it's a tack driver.

 

[dprimm]

I want something for the tree stand. Lots of squirrels that need reducing while I wait for the larger game to show up. Too much sidewalk traffic for the chipmunks that go crazy in my yard.

PCP is ay out of my price range. Will look at the Benjamin pistons. Other ideas?

 

[latj]

I want something for the tree stand. Lots of squirrels that need reducing while I wait for the larger game to show up. Too much sidewalk traffic for the chipmunks that go crazy in my yard.

PCP is ay out of my price range. Will look at the Benjamin pistons. Other ideas?

I have a Benjamin Trail NP XL in .22 with the nitrogen piston and it is loud, really loud IMO. I also have a Ruger piston in .177 and it's loud too. One main reason I went to PCP. Not sure where you're located but if you want to check it out I'll make you a good deal.

 

[indyjs]

For those of in a suburbs it's an entirely different conservation with the neighbors, 22 rifle vs a pellet gun. So far they don't blink when I tell them it's just an air gun.

I have several break open pellet rifles in .22 and .177 I took the plunge last month and went PCP and I'll never look back

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How loud is it ?
Maybe just throw around some firecrackers and the neighbors will think that is what is happening

 

[Butch627]

How loud is it ?
Maybe just throw around some firecrackers and the neighbors will think that is what is happening

Why would you suggest something that could end up with someone losing their 2a rights in order to kill a squirrel when a pellet gun would do the same task with less risks?

 

[wildcatfan.62]

I have a Crossman Nitro Springer I bought from Pyramid Air a few years ago. It looks similar to this one. Mine is in .22 cal. and will smack a chipmunk at 35 yards all day long. The Nitro is similar to a springer, but uses a piston. I really like it. Shoot in the back yard and don't have an issue with noise or the neighbors.

Good luck.

 

[indyjs]

Why would you suggest something that could end up with someone losing their 2a rights in order to kill a squirrel when a pellet gun would do the same task with less risks?

Pellet rifles are equally illegal to shoot inside city limits.

 

[dprimm]

Pellet rifles are equally illegal to shoot inside city limits

wouldn’t that depend on the city? Please provide the code.

 

[Pepi]

I've got an old 1970s Sheridan pump-up air rifle (20cal) and it cracks like lightning when you fire it. Get people's attention in the neighborhood.