So.....what is your upper limit? and what do you look for?

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My limit might have bumped up a bit today after discovering a different gun....

 I would like to only buy one gun at my upper spending limit so I want it to be a good fit for me.One that has old school build quality that will stand the test of time.I like break barrels for their simplicity and only need a .177 because it will be for target shooting only.My only other criteria would be nice wood and smooth shooting.

Scott (mac): While it's not a Break Barrel, it is a Springer and requires a single stroke of the side lever to fire a shot. No extra equipment or Co2 required. You would be hard pressed to find a better fit for all your other requirements.
 I am going to recommend a Feinwerkbau FWB 300S. You can find nice rebuilt ones for $500 if you search patiently. (I did)
LINK TO INFO or ask around here. They were used for gun clubs so they are rather plentiful.
I probably just blew your budget for an "old" airgun... but... You will thank me later.




OH GOD! 
I AM AN ENABLER!!
 

I just got a lefty FWB 300 (pre-S).  And yeah, it's fun. 

[SpiralGroove]

Well, since all my gun's have cost under $1K ...... so far .....................
I'd probably be willing to spend $2K on a RAW, with the understanding, if it wasn't a perfect fit for me -> I'd sell it.
One (delusion) I tell myself, "is that I could sell my guns for almost what I paid for them." 
With that idea, I keep 'em in perfect shape and modify them for improved performance, with the hope .......... they will hold there value vs. original cost.

[Sfttailrdr46]

Well, since all my gun's have cost under $1K ...... so far .....................
I'd probably be willing to spend $2K on a RAW, with the understanding, if it wasn't a perfect fit for me -> I'd sell it.
One (delusion) I tell myself, "is that I could sell my guns for almost what I paid for them." 
With that idea, I keep 'em in perfect shape and modify them for improved performance, with the hope .......... they will hold there value vs. original cost.

Dreamer you know that every person that looks at a "Used" AG is looking for something that is selling for less than 1/2 the original NIB cost

[SpiralGroove]

Hey Don,
You must have spoken to my wife ..... she thinks I'm completely deluded.
She looks at my airguns as if they're syringes, with the pellets being the horse.  Every time I go down in the shop I'm just getting another FIX .  As you can imagine, I won't be getting that $2K airgun anytime soon .

[byhsu]

under $1000, I got this one brand new R1 .22 cal and had it sent for an Adv. Tuning by Paul Watts, Shrouded barrel.

I always wanted the Venerable Classic Beeman and when I had the chance to get one, I wanted it tuned by Paul Watts and I also wanted a Shroud to tame the bark of this rifle.

[SpiralGroove]

under $1000, I got this one brand new R1 .22 cal and had it sent for an Adv. Tuning by Paul Watts, Shrouded barrel.

I always wanted the Venerable Classic Beeman and when I had the chance to get one, I wanted it tuned by Paul Watts and I also wanted a Shroud to tame the bark of this rifle.

Hey Pablo,
Nice one ........... I really prefer the older style stocks relative to my newer HW80.
The R1/HW80 is a beautifully made machine, you will not be disappointed.  The gun's a little weighty due to it's robust construction and long barrel, but a beauty just the same.

[lizzie]

under $1000, I got this one brand new R1 .22 cal and had it sent for an Adv. Tuning by Paul Watts, Shrouded barrel.

I always wanted the Venerable Classic Beeman and when I had the chance to get one, I wanted it tuned by Paul Watts and I also wanted a Shroud to tame the bark of this rifle.

Hey Pablo,
Nice one ........... I really prefer the older style stocks relative to my newer HW80.
The R1/HW80 is a beautifully made machine, you will not be disappointed.  The gun's a little weighty due to it's robust construction and long barrel, but a beauty just the same.

And a small pest killin' machine. Hah!
I LOVE my R1!

[Airwoods]

I’m just getting started with my little collection.But I’m going to try and keep it under $200 for a norm but bump it up and treat myself to a fully tuned German springer of about $700 every few years.

[AG72]

I’m just getting started with my little collection.But I’m going to try and keep it under $200 for a norm but bump it up and treat myself to a fully tuned German springer of about $700 every few years.

Soon you will change that last line of words to: Fully tuned 700$ German springers a few times a year...

[mac]

One of the things that I really like about this sport and this site is that whether you get your gun at Walmart or Krale you can be a part of it and have a lot of fun.

[bReTt]

One of the things that I really like about this sport and this site is that whether you get your gun at Walmart or Krale you can be a part of it and have a lot of fun.

Hear hear!

[Airwoods]

I’m just getting started with my little collection.But I’m going to try and keep it under $200 for a norm but bump it up and treat myself to a fully tuned German springer of about $700 every few years.

Soon you will change that last line of words to: Fully tuned 700$ German springers a few times a year...

Well,you never know.Actually John in pa has my Hw50s .177 I just bought for a full tune with vortek internals and i am already eyeing flying dragons Beeman R7 full tuned.

[Tater]

One of the things that I really like about this sport and this site is that whether you get your gun at Walmart or Krale you can be a part of it and have a lot of fun.

Hear hear!

x2

[the fuse]

I've spent up to $500 on a vintage airgun. For instance, one of the original Beeman Yewha shotguns from the late 70's. I just wanted to hold it in my hands once. I shot it a few times and let it go. I do that alot.....buy a nice.....rare vintage gun just to have held it in my hands once. Then sell it on. The keepers I don't spend more than $150 on. I'm cheap when it comes to my personal shooting.....just a plinker at heart. 

[scottblair1950]

No upper limit. I love them all, and have an obsession for the best. Same with my other hobby.... RC Aircraft. ADDICTED!!!!

[maraudinglizard]

One of the things that I really like about this sport and this site is that whether you get your gun at Walmart or Krale you can be a part of it and have a lot of fun.

Hear hear!

3x.  If it makes me happy, that's priceless.

[Skinard88]

I thought when I spent $279 on a new D34 and $150 for a Bushnell scope for it, I was pushing my limit.
Now I have a FX Royale 500 with a very nice Hawke sitting on top,  $2200+
I guess I don't have a limit.  I must be NUTS!!!
And the Madness Goes on.

[cast]

If you buy better gun the resale price is better ,collectable guns price goes up ,I like all airguns but would not own some and I have to many to list.

[Hoffman9517]

under $1000, I got this one brand new R1 .22 cal and had it sent for an Adv. Tuning by Paul Watts, Shrouded barrel.

I always wanted the Venerable Classic Beeman and when I had the chance to get one, I wanted it tuned by Paul Watts and I also wanted a Shroud to tame the bark of this rifle.

I'm in love