New gun for gf suggestions

[smellslikepeople]

That stoeger looks like a great option. And it has enough power to hunt with and I can also use it also. Thanks for the suggestions. Way more then I was coming up with

[Pelletjunkie]

That green thing that Hoosier posted is interesting but 450fps will force your gf to become a hold over expert in an average back yard. There is nothing pleasurable about shooting a giant plastic 1,000fps spring or gas ram gun. Its a shame that the perfect well behaved springer market, 700-850fps, is so small.

[Earl]

The Stoeger X3 compares to the Umarex green rifle and the Ruger Explorer.

https://www.pyramydair.com/product/stoeger-x3-tac-air-rifle?m=3550

The Crosman Tyro has a little more power than the normal youth rifles.

[A.K.A. Tommy Boy]

Cody....I have an old rebuilt Stoeger X-3 117cal rifle.    My 16 year old granddaughter and both my grandson's Love shooting it.   For plinking in the backyard I shoot 117cal Daisy 7.2gr pointed pellets. ( cheap Walmart Pellets)  If I want the absolute best accuracy I shoot H&N 117cal 8.5gr Sniper Medium Pellets.    With the H&N sniper medium pellets this gun is laser accurate out to 25yds. ( dime size groups or better)  This gun was custom tuned, refinished and rebuilt by SteveP-52... then given to me for my grandchildren to shoot & enjoy.  It is accurate, light weight & easy to cock. My gun has a B-3 spring in it.  The rifle barrel has a ball-detent style lock-up.  There is some barrel droop and I have installed a droop compensating, scope mount, on the gun.. There is a lead in the breach barrel bore so the pellets should be seated in the barrel, for best accuracy.

Cody...I can send more pictures of this gun if you are interested in seeing how everything is set up on this rifle.        Best Wishes - Tom


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[smellslikepeople]

It is a good looking gun too. She likes the looks of it and the size is right.  She does want to be able too go rabbit hunting with me now. She has been talking about it a lot so I'm thinking that would be good for Starlings and rabbits.  My pics would be great if you don't mind tia

[A.K.A. Tommy Boy]

It is a good looking gun too. She likes the looks of it and the size is right.  She does want to be able too go rabbit hunting with me now. She has been talking about it a lot so I'm thinking that would be good for Starlings and rabbits.  My pics would be great if you don't mind tia

Cody... here are some more pictures showing the barrel breach lead and ball detent.  Also shown is the droop compensating scope mount and Crosman front sight.    Note :  In the Picture showing the ball detent and breach, it also shows an example of a pellet that is correctly loaded past the bore chamfer.

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[Pelletjunkie]

That is a sharp X3. I considered that gun when I bought the X5. It was just a little too slow.

[A.K.A. Tommy Boy]

Thank You for the complement...Frank.  This one is an Old Rifle and was modified while being re-finished and re-built.  It was power tuned by Steve-P 52 and has a B-3 spring in it.  Steve said it was shooting about 535 Fps or so, right after he finished with the rifle.  Still not overly powerful ... but... VERY VERY Accurate.  The cocking effort is extremely mild.   My Grandsons are 10 and 8 years old and they have no problems cocking this gun.

Best Wishes  -  Tom

[smellslikepeople]

That is a very nice build. You can tell a lot of care went into it. I think the low cocking effort would be perfect for her as she is small.  She is Def considering it. I'm just being patient and letting her make up her mind. Thank you for the extra pics

[A.K.A. Tommy Boy]

That is a very nice build. You can tell a lot of care went into it. I think the low cocking effort would be perfect for her as she is small.  She is Def considering it. I'm just being patient and letting her make up her mind. Thank you for the extra pics

You are Welcome Cody !              Good Luck !                    Best Wishes - Tom

[Oops]

I concur with the hw30s recommendations. 

I would advise to the contrary on the Daisy 853 and any unmodified Stoeger- the triggers on mine were “less than ideal”.

If it weren’t for the temps, the CO2 suggestions would be great.