I just stumbled on a post on the Walther Terrus by a Canadian shooter, very favorable. He even got 14 and 15FPE out of this supposedly 12FPE gun. Great! Here: https://www.gatewaytoairguns.org/GTA/index.php?topic=152220
Alex, I see you're in Canada. Isn't it true that there they have a 12 FPE limit unless you have a PAL (gun license, FAC, for those living in the rest of the world)? However, I see you talking about 18-20 FPE – I sincerly wish for you that you either have a PAL, or that you moved to a country without those ridiculous restrictions (believe me, my own country, Germany, is much worse yet – and look where I live now...! ). Thomas' advice is gold – accuracy trumps power and all. However, once you have accuracy covered, for some of us the long range and extreme long range is beckoning.... And for that you'll need more power. ➔ And no matter if short, mid, or long range, a PCP gives you that accuracy usually more consistently. And has a much higher ceiling on the max. power in a certain caliber. Now, if you like the challenge of a spring-powered gun that requires you to really work at getting consistently good results, that's great, and at GTA you are in good company....There is a list out, with 77 Spring-Powered Air Rifles –.22 cal –with Synthetic Stock –and with Data on Muzzle Energy and Accuracy –Priced $300 to $500.You can find it here: https://www.gatewaytoairguns.org/GTA/index.php?topic=148584I'm sure you'll find some interesting info there, and maybe an even broader overview of what's out there. Note however, that some rifles like the TX200 did not make it into the list because they were too weakly powered for my taste. My personal choices from that list, in descending order, are:(1) SIG Air ASP20 (SIG Sauer) (great looks, not hold sensitive = accurate, powerful)(2) RWS-Diana AR8 N-TEC (accurate, powerful)(3) Walther LGU Varmint (accurate, less power, expensive, great looks)(4) Walther Parrus (cheapest, powerful, accurate)(5) RWS-Diana 34 P (accurate, less power, cheaper)(6) Walther Terrus (cheapest, less power, accurate)
You should first establish a pricing level. Next you should consider fifty yards an ABSOLUTE MAXIMUM for any hunting. Thirty yards is much more practical. You need to be able to consistently hit a one inch circle at your chosen range. Be aware a spring piston air rifle does not have the same shooting characteristics as a firearm. If you've got the budget you may wish to consider a PCP. If you plan to hunt with an airgun accuracy if far more critical than velocity or mass of pellet.
Would you recommend going for the .177 or .22 with the parrus? If that’s ultimately what I decided to buy for distance shooting and hunting.
Between those 3 ?The TX200 in .177 without a doubt. Why ? Power is nothing without accuracy...