Hi all, I'm hoping someone can point me in the right direction. My budget is around $100, I am not looking for anything fancy at all, this is for backyard plinking/targets only, no hunting. I'm shooting around 10-15 yards at most. The main thing is for it to be QUIET, preferably a single pump/springer. For reference, I've been using a Red Ryder with my daughter which is a great volume for the backyard but the between the power and the bbs, it's less than ideal for accuracy/fun. I'm currently trying out a Crosman 362 @ 3 pumps which has been great for power/accuracy but it has a pretty loud snap I'm not comfortable with. I'm currently 3d printing a moderator for it that might quiet it down enough but I'd prefer something without multiple pumps. I was looking at a Diana Two Forty but I wasn't sure how loud it was and it's a little more than I was wanting to spend. It seems like all of the break barrels in this price range are 1000fps+ and pretty loud comparatively. Hoping for a recommendation I've overlooked while searching myself. ~$100Single Pump/ActionPelletsQUIETThanks for any suggestions!
Quote from: bkydplnkr on March 17, 2024, 03:14:51 PMHi all, I'm hoping someone can point me in the right direction. My budget is around $100, I am not looking for anything fancy at all, this is for backyard plinking/targets only, no hunting. I'm shooting around 10-15 yards at most. The main thing is for it to be QUIET, preferably a single pump/springer. For reference, I've been using a Red Ryder with my daughter which is a great volume for the backyard but the between the power and the bbs, it's less than ideal for accuracy/fun. I'm currently trying out a Crosman 362 @ 3 pumps which has been great for power/accuracy but it has a pretty loud snap I'm not comfortable with. I'm currently 3d printing a moderator for it that might quiet it down enough but I'd prefer something without multiple pumps. I was looking at a Diana Two Forty but I wasn't sure how loud it was and it's a little more than I was wanting to spend. It seems like all of the break barrels in this price range are 1000fps+ and pretty loud comparatively. Hoping for a recommendation I've overlooked while searching myself. ~$100Single Pump/ActionPelletsQUIETThanks for any suggestions! You might look into getting a Daisy 853 from the Civilian Marksmanship Program.They are used rifles, single pump, super accurate, and get around 400 + FPS and cost $125.I am shooting one and I can tell you I am extremely happy with it.https://thecmp.org/Ron
Do you want single pump because you hope it is quieter than multipump?
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100% because I'm spoiled by how easy the daisy is to cock and fire. I have an 880 already, it's not bad but loading pellets is annoying along with the multipump. I've loved the breach setup on the Crosman 362, makes loading pellets a breeze.
Quote100% because I'm spoiled by how easy the daisy is to cock and fire. I have an 880 already, it's not bad but loading pellets is annoying along with the multipump. I've loved the breach setup on the Crosman 362, makes loading pellets a breeze. Have you tried a pellet pen. With a scope on my rifles it makes loading pellets a chore. Drop, sometimes flip, align, push push bolt.With the pen it drops it in nose first every time.It's also a must with my Beeman P17 after a slight modification.Ron
Trying to find some info on the Diana Two Forty vs the Diana Eleven. Are they the same gun with different stocks? I think this will fit the bill on the quality, accuracy, convenience, price and sound level.Between the two, I would like to know if there is any difference aside from the stock/grip. I've found quite a bit of info/reviews on the Two Forty but cannot seem to find much info on the Eleven (it appears to be a newer release?)Thanks all
I got all sorts of guns …but still a big fan @ least for me the simplicity of C02….one of the crosman lego guns for example ….a TKO or one of the 3-D moderators makes for a nice quiet afternoon of shooting….good luck on your choice….
Quote from: TennX on March 18, 2024, 01:50:27 PMI got all sorts of guns …but still a big fan @ least for me the simplicity of C02….one of the crosman lego guns for example ….a TKO or one of the 3-D moderators makes for a nice quiet afternoon of shooting….good luck on your choice….I am so glad you posted this, after a few hours of looking over my options I stumbled on a video of a moderated CO2 rifle and I was amazed at how quiet it was. I also realized that even if I moderated a springer there will be a lot of mechanical noise there. I finished 3D printed and setting up a moderator for the Crosman 362 I'm testing and I can't believe how much it helped in sound. The mechanical sound is still pretty loud but it got me thinking that a moderated CO2 might be just what I'm looking for.Do you have any suggestions in the $100~ price range? I was looking at the Crosman 1077 and Ruger 10/77 (450fps version) as options but just started digging into CO2 options. Quiet is key so FPS is not a worry.