To be honest, those things on the end of spring or piston guns are for looks and some make a nice handle. I can't tell the difference.
Quote from: Craymar on February 05, 2016, 03:11:59 AMTo be honest, those things on the end of spring or piston guns are for looks and some make a nice handle. I can't tell the difference.^^^ what he said ^^^ they're useless on a springer.
Most spring guns don't necessitate ear plugs, but if you're trying to shoot inside city limits or a populated area your neighbors will hear you. If your new to air guns, I would recommend going with one of the $100 range Ruger or Umarex rifles. You can spend a lot of money but there isn't really a need to. Some guys make fun of my four cylinder truck and say I need a V8. To each their own...
Or the Remington Express
Pyramyd Air currently has the Hatsan Edge Vortex .22 on sale for $99.99, plus the Touchdown-16 10% off code and if you're a first time buyer, they give you another 10% so you should be able to get it for $80.I have one, shoots H&N FTT 14.66 gr pellets very well, right around 755 fps of the rated 800 fps, should handle the pests you mentioned and be good for target and plinking and the money saved could go towards a better scope as the Optima it comes with won't last long. There are any number of good air gun rated scopes in the $60-$80 range.
^^^ what he said ^^^ they're useless on a springer.
Get in contact with Mike Melick at Flyingdragonairrifles. He has some great deals and can help you,plus you can get a rifle that's being checked over.Look at the Xs25 in .22 caliber.
Quote from: longhunter on February 05, 2016, 07:38:55 AMQuote from: Craymar on February 05, 2016, 03:11:59 AMTo be honest, those things on the end of spring or piston guns are for looks and some make a nice handle. I can't tell the difference.^^^ what he said ^^^ they're useless on a springer.The NP2 shroud seems to have some noticable effect, and the hatsan 125 sniper vortex I had for a few days almost seemed quieter than my R9. Some of them have some effect...
Quote from: wimpanzee on February 05, 2016, 09:16:05 AMQuote from: longhunter on February 05, 2016, 07:38:55 AMQuote from: Craymar on February 05, 2016, 03:11:59 AMTo be honest, those things on the end of spring or piston guns are for looks and some make a nice handle. I can't tell the difference.^^^ what he said ^^^ they're useless on a springer.The NP2 shroud seems to have some noticable effect, and the hatsan 125 sniper vortex I had for a few days almost seemed quieter than my R9. Some of them have some effect...Why did you have it only a few days?
I would go with Flying Dragon also. Get a full tune. He gives a lifetime warranty that's better than some of the high end airguns.