GTA
All Springer/NP/PCP Air Gun Discussion General => Air Gun Gate => Topic started by: Tradarcher on November 04, 2014, 01:01:41 PM
-
In the market for a .22 air rifle to add to my small collection I want a break barrel as most of my others are pneumatic pumps. Looking for one I can hunt squirrel and rabbit with.
-
Not a break barrel, but a MM tuned XS46U rocks!
-
Any one of the Crosman Trail series.
I would really recommend the Crosman/Benjamin pumpers///
-
Yea I have a benji 397 that is by far my favorite right now. I'm just wanting something new to hunt with that would be a little quicker and quieter to load.
-
RWS Model 34 in .22 with the T06 trigger is right in your range. Great trigger, good fit and finish, decent power.
-
Diana 34.
-
My vote for RWS 34 also! I have the Pro Compact in .177 and it's a great little hunting gun.
-
In the market for a .22 air rifle to add to my small collection I want a break barrel as most of my others are pneumatic pumps. Looking for one I can hunt squirrel and rabbit with.
No question a D34 in .22
-
Another vote for the 34. Fits perfectly in your budget, nice trigger, nice wood, quality materials, powerful and accurate.
-
Yes the D34 is a sweetie. Can't go wrong with it!
-
I see a trend here.
Did the budget you mentioned need to include a scope and mounts also?
-
Some good suggestions above but here's a great deal on a nice rifle.
I have both springer and piston in .22 and I love them! ;D
Got lots of family north end of your state.
http://www.midwayusa.com/product/768345/hatsan-model-95-combo-break-action-air-rifle-pellet-walnut-stock-black-barrel-with-3-9x32-optima-scope-black (http://www.midwayusa.com/product/768345/hatsan-model-95-combo-break-action-air-rifle-pellet-walnut-stock-black-barrel-with-3-9x32-optima-scope-black)
-
Thanks for the suggestions everyone and no that budget does not have to include a scope.
-
Cory, if you are patient and can wait another month or so, you might be able to pick up a refurbished Diana 34 for about $100 less than the avg. retail price. Airgun Depot usually has a run of refurbs leading in to Christmas. Bookmark their site and check it a couple of times a day. I have a Diana 48 and 350 purchased refurbished from them and both were without blemish and great shooters. My 34 was purchased from PyramydAir 4 years ago when they were still around $200. It is a jewel of a rifle.
Scotty
-
I'd get either a 34 or one of the Benjamin Trail Series guns. My first choice would be the 34
Jeff
-
The 34 is looking like the best choice but I did a little searching around and found a stoeger ATAC. any opinions on those?
-
And would you guys recommend a .22 or a .177 with a really heavy pellet?
-
The stoegers are not bad guns, i've owned and shot a few but not the ATAC. Still, you should buy the most quality that you can afford. For $280, that would most definitely be a RWS 34 in wood. There are probably a lot of people out there that have owned and shot much more expensive guns, who will tell you that the 34 is as good as any breakbarrel gun for twice the price. Do a search on youtube for reviews of the 34 and compare them to other guns reviews you are looking at.
-
My vote for RWS 34 also! I have the Pro Compact in .177 and it's a great little hunting gun.
x2.. I really am enjoying my 34 Compact.
Cory, if you are patient and can wait another month or so, you might be able to pick up a refurbished Diana 34 for about $100 less than the avg. retail price. Airgun Depot usually has a run of refurbs leading in to Christmas. Bookmark their site and check it a couple of times a day. I have a Diana 48 and 350 purchased refurbished from them and both were without blemish and great shooters. My 34 was purchased from PyramydAir 4 years ago when they were still around $200. It is a jewel of a rifle.
Scotty
For $169 I bought a 34 compact with the included RWS scope, rings and mount. Added a few tins of pellets and for just under $200 shipped I had a real nice springer. AGD has a great reputation and will help you out if you do not find a refurb online. Call and tell them what your looking for. This is what I did and had a 34 in my hands about 4 weeks later..
-
RWS34P TO6 trigger.
-
Hatsan -35 .22 produces 30fpe. For $240 it's a real banger !
-
The 34 is looking like the best choice but I did a little searching around and found a stoeger ATAC. any opinions on those?
The new ATAC is updated from the popular "X20s" model. The gas piston is new, and the stock and weaver rail. It's a pound heavier than the X20s,... and the heavy 40# cocking effort for the same power output of the 30# cocking effort X20s, (both put out 15-16fpe class), the choice is up to you. I'm still a fan of a good reliable spring. Consistent, and Easy/cheap to replace or upgrade power, pretty quickly. Adding GRT-III trigger is well worth $33.00. COMBO scopes "are what they are"...Add a better scope later, but it'll get you started:
https://www.pyramydair.com/product/stoeger-arms-x20s2-suppressor-air-rifle?m=2406 (https://www.pyramydair.com/product/stoeger-arms-x20s2-suppressor-air-rifle?m=2406)
-
I think I am gonna go with a diana but I'm starting to lean towards the pro compact in .177 I won't be hunting anything bigger than rabbits and squirrels and it will be under 30 yd shots where I hunt. I may be getting a benji 392 in a trade so I would like a pump in .22 more than a break barrel.
-
Hunt the 392. Save up for a Diana fixed barrel rifle. You'll be very glad you did.
-
I agree with bullit. Use the 392, save more money, but more quality. Buy once, cry once- except you are still probably gonna get another
-
Save the money , Hatsan 125 combo in .25 only $110 now at midwayusa . Best deal ever seen ! accurate and powerful .
-
The Diana 34 is a great rifle. The Benjamins aren't bad, but you will be dropping more cash and time into a new trigger. The RWS 34 is a complete package.
This question has been asked a thousand times on this forum. Do a search for RWS 34 and spend some time reading the comments. You will see why it is the best rifle in your price range. Go with the .22 and get shooting...
Enjoyl.
-
$250 ~ $280 with scope? Crosman NV or Benjamin Trail NP XL. For few bucks more, Diana 34 with scope.