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Rescue35
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Help me pick a new rifle
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July 21, 2017, 08:11:20 PM »
So I sold all of my big bores (Carriers and Dragon Slayer) to set up my shop. Now I'm looking for a suitable replacement before deer season. So in short, what would you choose? Ultimately this is to tied me over until I can afford one of Toms Slayers.
Criteria:
.35 or larger
Max fill of 3300 psi
Longest shot ~150 yards
<$1000
I prefer to cast my own and have done well with the .357 and .495 EPP-UG in the past. I will be hand pumping which I don't mind. I have a new property to hunt which offers me more vantage points and longer shots than I have had before. There are also plenty of coyotes so being able to reach out to them is an added bonus. Ethically I will keep shots at deer much closer.
I really wanted a Rex because of the weight and size but it seems short on power for even a 50 yard shot on deer.
I like the Texan but the length is a lot to be swinging around in the woods.
While ugly as sin, the bulldog seems to meet my criteria with no negatives.
Of course the Sam Yang line is tried and true.
What do you folks think. What rifle would you pick and why?
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July 21, 2017, 08:28:50 PM »
I have a rex in .45 It has a lot of power BUT I would only do deer out to the 50 yard mark with it. It may hold you over (after all it is better than a rock
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July 21, 2017, 11:55:24 PM »
Epox Badger .401 fits the bill , 250ish foot pounds and accurate out of the box.
Watch the videos Jim chapman "American air gun hunter" puts out he fills to 3000 at least that's what I gather from his videos, and has filled three white tail tags that I've seen with this rifle.
I now own one and it is one accurate beast. I got mine for 699. Now there are 799. Best of luck .
http://www.airgundepot.com/epox-badger-40-caliber-pcp-air-rifle.html
Ps. My next rifle budget willing will be a slayer as well , how ever I'm thinking .308
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July 22, 2017, 12:40:22 AM »
Only other rifle that I can think of, that fits the bill, is the Air Force Texan.
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July 22, 2017, 12:52:54 AM »
AirForce FTW!
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Re: Help me pick a new rifle
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July 22, 2017, 01:43:20 AM »
If you are hand pumping the Texan .457 would fit the bill. Eric Henderson has taken Mufflon out to 198yds on film with a stock Texan .457 Great gun for a great price, contact Edwin Bumpass from Airguns of Tx. Edwin will fix you right up
Best of Luck Brother Man
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Rescue35
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Re: Help me pick a new rifle
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July 22, 2017, 05:23:35 PM »
I did love a Badger but I can't rely on receiving it in time. I know that I would be happy with the Texan too. I would just have to modify my hunting methods. The Texan and I both don't fit in my blinds at the same time. 😁
Thanks guys. I have a lot of comparing to do.
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39M
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Re: Help me pick a new rifle
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July 22, 2017, 09:46:05 PM »
Maybe a crossbow then. I almost bought a little Barnett Recruit recurve a couple years ago when dick's had'm on sale fer a hunerd bucks.
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Remington Vantage 1200.
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Re: Help me pick a new rifle
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Pardone
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POWERLINE 35
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Blackhawk Elite. Daisy 131.
Remington Vantage 1200.
CRUSHER NP.
Torpedo 100x .177
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Re: Help me pick a new rifle
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July 25, 2017, 02:49:59 PM »
I would vote for the Sam Yang (Seneco??) 909, lots of ammo to choose from and molds as well. Darn accurate gun!
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Re: Help me pick a new rifle
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July 25, 2017, 03:40:01 PM »
I would choose the Sam Yang Recluse and tune it for accurate 100 yards shots. With epp-ug's you have a high velocity of the slug. In the low power lever mode you can use pellets for smaller game. Use a moderator/silencer if allowed.
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Rescue35
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Re: Help me pick a new rifle
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August 24, 2017, 11:26:57 AM »
Just thought I'd update this with my decision. I just purchased a Bulldog on sale at Amazon for $609. It should be here Saturday, fun times to follow. 😎
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shamu25
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Re: Help me pick a new rifle
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August 24, 2017, 04:20:30 PM »
Congratulations on that choice. I think you picked a good one from all the reviews I've read. And you got a bargain on Amazon. I'm tempted to purchase one there also.
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