Okay, so I'm getting back into air rifles and I can't shake the idea that I think I would prefer a multi pump rifle for what I want to do (shooting in my back yard).I've been looking at the Crosman 362 primarily, but still considering the Seneca Dragonfly. Then I saw that Baker has what looks like some nicely refreshed Blue and Silver Streaks. I like that the 362 has part support and the ability to upgrade (I'd swap in a longer barrel and steel breech). The Dragonfly looks reasonably nice, but I do see some talk of people running into some quality issues. People seem to like Streaks but is it a good idea to buy an older gun if you haven't been working on rifles for a while? If you were looking at getting a good reliable pumper, what would you be getting?
...If you were looking at getting a good reliable pumper, what would you be getting?
I had much rather own a vintage , quality pumper, than any of the new ones on the market. Plastic rifles don’t do anything for me. There are plenty of vintage pumpers made by Sheridan, Benjamin, & Crosman that will be around 100 years from now.
I’m doing my first reseal on a Benjamin 397 PA and I’m impressed. This thing is built like a tank. Even simpler to work on than a Crosman 1400. I can’t speak for the power or the accuracy until I get it put back together.I love my 1400’s but they are an acquired taste. I’d say get a decent 397 or 392 PA.Second choice is a tie between the Crosman 362 and the Winchester 1977.