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Title: New rifle reccomendation please
Post by: jstewart_1981 on February 18, 2016, 09:04:46 PM
Ok today I have decided I'm sending my gamo back to
Wally World and going to purchase a better quality air rifle.  I shot it for a bit today and the best group I could shoot at 25 yards was the size of a baseball.  Still utilizing the artilery hold on a sandbag.  I'm not looking to spend a grand.  I would like to get a bare gun 300-400 range break down style rifle. Is this possible to do and have an accurate gun?  I have an older crosman breakdown I sighted in today and it shot cloverleaf groups at 25 yards:  This assured me I was doing something halfway right.  Suggestions would be greatly appreciated guys and gals.  Thanks and have a good evening
Title: Re: New rifle reccomendation please
Post by: Charles Outdoors on February 18, 2016, 09:26:51 PM
Best deal going right now is the HW95 from http://www.airgunsofarizona.com/ (http://www.airgunsofarizona.com/)  for 299.00. This was also know as a Beeman R9

Also a Walther Terrus for around 189.00 -250.00 Airgun Depot, Pyramyd Air and Amazon 

RWS M34 for 200-250 Grab-a-gun

Seen an Umarex 460 magnum (underlever)for around 341.00 http://grabagun.com/umarex-usa-460-magnum-hdwd-22-pellet.html (http://grabagun.com/umarex-usa-460-magnum-hdwd-22-pellet.html)

All German made rifles.

Just to name a few in or under that price range.

I would stick with German  made guns in that price range.

Title: Re: New rifle reccomendation please
Post by: 39M on February 18, 2016, 09:50:03 PM
When I'm spending other people's money, I always like to suggest the Hammerli 850. It's CO2, not a break barrel. But it is well known for accuracy, and decent enough power. Has an 8 round clip, and I'd buy two or four extras just so I could load up 30 or 40 shots at a time. I think it gets about 200 shots per 88g cylinder. Oh, and it comes with the highly regarded Walther barrel.
With a half decent scope, the extra magazines, and a half dozen co2's, should be just inside your price rage with a little investigative shopping.
Title: Re: New rifle reccomendation please
Post by: BenjiHunter on February 18, 2016, 09:54:59 PM
Add $50 and you have this.
Not a break barrel but a side lever.
https://www.pyramydair.com/product/diana-model-48-sidelever-action-spring-piston-air-rifle?m=403
 (https://www.pyramydair.com/product/diana-model-48-sidelever-action-spring-piston-air-rifle?m=403)
(https://www.pyramydair.com/images/PY-403_RWS-Model-48-25cal_RWS-2166206_rifle_lg.jpg)
Title: Re: New rifle reccomendation please
Post by: Charles Outdoors on February 18, 2016, 10:07:38 PM
Or get it at Amazon for 284.00
http://www.amazon.com/Umarex-2166200-Model-Rifle-Pellet/dp/B004DC65D2/ref=sr_1_56?ie=UTF8&qid=1454698516&sr=8-56&keywords=rws+air+rifle (http://www.amazon.com/Umarex-2166200-Model-Rifle-Pellet/dp/B004DC65D2/ref=sr_1_56?ie=UTF8&qid=1454698516&sr=8-56&keywords=rws+air+rifle)

Personally I would go with the 460 if I wanted a magnum German springer.

Title: Re: New rifle reccomendation please
Post by: Charles Outdoors on February 18, 2016, 10:17:31 PM
When I'm spending other people's money, I always like to suggest the Hammerli 850. It's CO2, not a break barrel. But it is well known for accuracy, and decent enough power. Has an 8 round clip, and I'd buy two or four extras just so I could load up 30 or 40 shots at a time. I think it gets about 200 shots per 88g cylinder. Oh, and it comes with the highly regarded Walther barrel.
With a half decent scope, the extra magazines, and a half dozen co2's, should be just inside your price rage with a little investigative shopping.

I been online looking at guns to much this past week.  I seen a deal on this one somewhere.
Title: Re: New rifle reccomendation please
Post by: redcobra04 on February 18, 2016, 10:23:49 PM
I own a rws 34 and 3 rws 48s. Two HW 95s. The Hw is a great deal for the price. Dont think you would go wrong with that choice.
Title: Re: New rifle reccomendation please
Post by: Booger on February 18, 2016, 10:25:26 PM
Check the classifieds here. You just might find something nice at a discounted price in your range. Besides if you do decide to resell it you will not lose as much money. :)
Title: Re: New rifle reccomendation please
Post by: BenjiHunter on February 18, 2016, 10:30:19 PM
Or get it at Amazon for 284.00
http://www.amazon.com/Umarex-2166200-Model-Rifle-Pellet/dp/B004DC65D2/ref=sr_1_56?ie=UTF8&qid=1454698516&sr=8-56&keywords=rws+air+rifle (http://www.amazon.com/Umarex-2166200-Model-Rifle-Pellet/dp/B004DC65D2/ref=sr_1_56?ie=UTF8&qid=1454698516&sr=8-56&keywords=rws+air+rifle)

Personally I would go with the 460 if I wanted a magnum German springer.


Based on this:
List Price:    $801.48
Price:    $283.48 & FREE Shipping. Details
You Save:    $518.00 (65%)

It sounds like a scam.
They have never been anywhere near $800
Title: Re: New rifle reccomendation please
Post by: 39M on February 18, 2016, 10:35:25 PM
When I'm spending other people's money, I always like to suggest the Hammerli 850. It's CO2, not a break barrel. But it is well known for accuracy, and decent enough power. Has an 8 round clip, and I'd buy two or four extras just so I could load up 30 or 40 shots at a time. I think it gets about 200 shots per 88g cylinder. Oh, and it comes with the highly regarded Walther barrel.
With a half decent scope, the extra magazines, and a half dozen co2's, should be just inside your price rage with a little investigative shopping.

I been online looking at guns to much this past week.  I seen a deal on this one somewhere.
yeah, I might have added wrong. I've seen them new from about $250 to $275. The magazines might be a little more expensive than I think, but they shouldn't cost more than five or ten bucks for what amount of material is in them.
I would definitely buy one if I had more time to shoot it.
Title: Re: New rifle reccomendation please
Post by: Charles Outdoors on February 18, 2016, 10:44:52 PM
Or get it at Amazon for 284.00
http://www.amazon.com/Umarex-2166200-Model-Rifle-Pellet/dp/B004DC65D2/ref=sr_1_56?ie=UTF8&qid=1454698516&sr=8-56&keywords=rws+air+rifle (http://www.amazon.com/Umarex-2166200-Model-Rifle-Pellet/dp/B004DC65D2/ref=sr_1_56?ie=UTF8&qid=1454698516&sr=8-56&keywords=rws+air+rifle)

Personally I would go with the 460 if I wanted a magnum German springer.


Based on this:
List Price:    $801.48
Price:    $283.48 & FREE Shipping. Details
You Save:    $518.00 (65%)

It sounds like a scam.
They have never been anywhere near $800

Umm, it's Amazon.. No scam.  You won't see list price normally because nobody sells them for full list price.

I believe the Umarex boxed RWS 48 has less warranty. Same gun though.
Title: Re: New rifle reccomendation please
Post by: BenjiHunter on February 18, 2016, 10:46:43 PM
Or get it at Amazon for 284.00
http://www.amazon.com/Umarex-2166200-Model-Rifle-Pellet/dp/B004DC65D2/ref=sr_1_56?ie=UTF8&qid=1454698516&sr=8-56&keywords=rws+air+rifle (http://www.amazon.com/Umarex-2166200-Model-Rifle-Pellet/dp/B004DC65D2/ref=sr_1_56?ie=UTF8&qid=1454698516&sr=8-56&keywords=rws+air+rifle)

Personally I would go with the 460 if I wanted a magnum German springer.


Based on this:
List Price:    $801.48
Price:    $283.48 & FREE Shipping. Details
You Save:    $518.00 (65%)

It sounds like a scam.
They have never been anywhere near $800

Umm, it's Amazon.. No scam.  You won't see list price normally because nobody sells them for full list price.
OK, you probably know better than I do.
Then it's a great deal indeed.
Title: Re: New rifle reccomendation please
Post by: Charles Outdoors on February 18, 2016, 10:55:13 PM
It's a great time to be getting into airguns.  Lots of German made air rifles under 350.00. Some that where well over 450.00 not to long ago.
Title: Re: New rifle reccomendation please
Post by: 39M on February 18, 2016, 11:05:27 PM
I'd hate to spend four hundred and fifty bucks for a shiny gun with a bent barrel.
Title: Re: New rifle reccomendation please
Post by: Charles Outdoors on February 18, 2016, 11:13:43 PM
I'd hate to spend four hundred and fifty bucks for a shiny gun with a bent barrel.

I think there is a joke here I'm missing. What shinny gun with a bent barrel would that be?
Title: Re: New rifle reccomendation please
Post by: BenjiHunter on February 18, 2016, 11:15:36 PM
I'd hate to spend four hundred and fifty bucks for a shiny gun with a bent barrel.

I think there is a joke here I'm missing. What shinny gun with a bent barrel would that be?
+1
Title: Re: New rifle reccomendation please
Post by: SteveP-52 on February 19, 2016, 02:26:54 AM
I'm gonna add a +1 for the HW95 at Airguns of Arizona....get one before they go back to over $400, they're a definite steal at $299.95.
Title: Re: New rifle reccomendation please
Post by: vestlenning on February 19, 2016, 03:12:50 AM
Add $50 and you have this.
Not a break barrel but a side lever.
https://www.pyramydair.com/product/diana-model-48-sidelever-action-spring-piston-air-rifle?m=403
 (https://www.pyramydair.com/product/diana-model-48-sidelever-action-spring-piston-air-rifle?m=403)

+1, side levers are fun!

Weihrauch HW 50 S is nice:

(http://barx.org/diverse/weihrauch_hw_50_s.jpg)

So is the Cometa Fenix 400 Premier:

(http://barx.org/diverse/cometa_fenix_400_premier.jpg)
Title: Re: New rifle reccomendation please
Post by: jstewart_1981 on February 19, 2016, 08:32:46 AM


The umarex 460 mag, is that the same guns as the RWS 460?  They look identical. As of now this is the gun I am contemplating. 

Title: Re: New rifle reccomendation please
Post by: jus Tom on February 19, 2016, 09:34:23 AM
Same gun. Umarex is the stateside distributor for Diana/RWS.  They tend to get a bad rap as far as warranty backing by many here and other sites....but there likely be as many that have good service reports?
I had one such "semi-good" experience when I got my 460.  The cocking lug pin broke within the first 100 firings. Made the phone call to Umarex, they sent me a paid shipping label and I had the gun fixed and back in little over a week.
My only complaint,,, in my speaking with the service rep, I made it clear that the gun "detonated" upon the pin breakage and I wondered if there may be internal damage? The rep assured me it would be checked out. Upon getting the gun back and re-shooting it seemed to be not as powerful and more erratic accuracy.........the pin got replaced but the breech seal was also damaged and NOT replaced....likely never "checked out".    I did the remaining repairs myself and the gun now shoots quite accurate out to the 50yds or so that I've tested it to.
Title: Re: New rifle reccomendation please
Post by: jstewart_1981 on February 19, 2016, 10:07:14 AM
Do you shoot the gun with a scope?  I really want a gun that a scope is going to work with.  The one Ive been shooting the past couple weeks Ive tried 3 scopes on and not a thing I can do to get that gun to shoot groups comparable to the iron sights. 
Title: Re: New rifle reccomendation please
Post by: jus Tom on February 19, 2016, 12:06:25 PM
I have to have scopes on everything I shoot, the 460 has a BSA Essential 3-12 with the RWS lock-down mount. Optics are decent for the price, not crystal clear at 12x, but that comes with a less than $100 scope. Definitely go with a one-piece mount.
Title: Re: New rifle reccomendation please
Post by: Charles Outdoors on February 19, 2016, 12:19:56 PM
Add $50 and you have this.
Not a break barrel but a side lever.
https://www.pyramydair.com/product/diana-model-48-sidelever-action-spring-piston-air-rifle?m=403
 (https://www.pyramydair.com/product/diana-model-48-sidelever-action-spring-piston-air-rifle?m=403)

+1, side levers are fun!

Weihrauch HW 50 S is nice:

(http://barx.org/diverse/weihrauch_hw_50_s.jpg)

So is the Cometa Fenix 400 Premier:

(http://barx.org/diverse/cometa_fenix_400_premier.jpg)

Nice to see that Cometa in the mix. Most people have no ideal how nice they really are. They seem to be marketed/imported by a branch off of AirForce Airguns now too.
Title: Re: New rifle reccomendation please
Post by: Extreme on February 20, 2016, 01:21:40 PM
   HW95 from AOA $300 free shipping. Open sights deadly accurate not hard to self tune. Lots of info on the internet .177 or .22 the .177 is flat shooting and deadly accurate. I own two in .20 and one in .177
Not pellet fussy or hold sensitive. Open sights are great!!!
Best of Luck Brother Man
Title: Re: New rifle reccomendation please
Post by: SteveP-52 on February 20, 2016, 09:03:23 PM
   HW95 from AOA $300 free shipping.
Just got mine in .22 a couple weeks ago and unfortunately, it's the one Weihrauch from AoA that has a shipping charge...mine was $30, but the rifle is still a steal at $299.95 + the $30 for shipping. Mine is seriously accurate with open sights and even better with a scope.
Title: Re: New rifle reccomendation please
Post by: MattMac91 on February 22, 2016, 03:14:24 PM
id go with hw95
Title: Re: New rifle reccomendation please
Post by: Methuselah on February 22, 2016, 05:09:33 PM
Consider something tuned from flyingdragon?

Also might want to budget for a scope
Title: Re: New rifle reccomendation please
Post by: voldar on February 22, 2016, 07:48:34 PM
Or you can always go for a Xisico XS46U Underlever - if on a budget and a very accurate one. You find it here : https://www.pyramydair.com/product/browning-leverage-air-rifle?m=2456 (https://www.pyramydair.com/product/browning-leverage-air-rifle?m=2456)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VXiizBeaS1s (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VXiizBeaS1s)