Best Air Rifles Under A Grand?

[rkr]

It's funny you mention that cause I was just wondering why on earth the Ultra was more expensive than the Scorpion over here it's almost half the size!  It's a very good looking little gun I just cannot justify paying an extra $140 for a gun that is going to preform less than the Scorpion if anything the only thing that is has is it's shorter than the Scorpion. I don't see your vote for the Scorpion in the poll it needs some help! 

I didn't even consider a bullpup I think they are all over a thousand dollars but I could be wrong.

*Confirmed the FX Wildcat is $1400 here in the states and I don't even think the Vulcan is available.

For .177 and .22 and for your intended use R10 is better gun than Scorpion having adjustable trigger blade, regulator and more shots / fill. It's weak point is the regulator design, if tolerances are a bit wrong from the factory (not very common in late production guns) it will not work as intended in the long run. That can be fixed with aftermarket (surprisingly Huub) regulator. For .25 or maximum power Scorpion is a better choice as it's not limited by the regulator plenum size. Personally I'd still save the money and got a Scorpion if I was you but you but that's just me being cheapskate. Actually my ideal .177/.22 gun would be a shrouded Scorpion with short 15" barrel and long air cylinder. That would give the compactness and good shot count while being very quiet and capable of 28-30 fpe in .22.

[EyeSlayer]

Lol I hear you 😁!  There is a large price difference between the Scorpion & R10 like a $340 difference that's a pretty good piece of change!  The only problem is the avaibility of the Scorpion in the beech stock they aren't even around anymore in .177 or .22 😠

[rkr]

Lol I hear you 😁!  There is a large price difference between the Scorpion & R10 like a $340 difference that's a pretty good piece of change!  The only problem is the avaibility of the Scorpion in the beech stock they aren't even around anymore in .177 or .22 😠

Get a .25 and I'll trade the .25 parts for .22 parts if you settle yourself for a known good Ratworks prepped 15" barrel

[GD Giles]

I didn't even consider a bullpup I think they are all over a thousand dollars but I could be wrong.

*Confirmed the FX Wildcat is $1400 here in the states and I don't even think the Vulcan is available.

Hatsan just released the Gladius bullpup. There's a few threads on it here already. Many are getting it for under $800.

[Avra]

Some very good rifles are included in your list my friend.Add to that some fantastic options proposed by many of us here and...there you are...happily perplexed...
Good luck to you,no matter what your choise might be at the end I am sure you are going to enjoy it!!
As for me my vote goes to the AA S-500 carbine .22
By far the most beautiful gun I've ever had (hands down best bluing/matched with a fantastic walnut stock).Not only a beautiful gun,it's also a unique combo of some of the finest parts (trigger,barrel,side lever just to mention some).In .22 you have enough power for the caliber,excellent accuracy and a power adjuster for every use!Is it loud?Yes it is.Add a moderator (bit long but...not THAT long) and nobody will hear anything again.As far as regards transforming it into a repeater at a later time here is a link:
http://rowanengineering.com/products.htm

[farmerjoe99]

The problem is the Hatsan is heavy and he is looking for a lightweight carbine,
Its a bummer your budget is 1200-1300 as that would open up the Taipan and used vulcans and crickets.
One other option if you like the compact bullpup option is the P12 with repeater breech I think its about $850
weight around 7lbs ish the cocking lever is at the back but its something to consider.

And I'm told you can't go wrong with AA and I just noticed the 200 is on your list
that is another great rifle... pretty tough choice
I might try posting and seeing if you can find anyone nearby that has any of
the gun your interested in so you can shoot them and see what you think.

[SpiralGroove]

Hey EyeSlayer,
After looking at the AA S510 Carbine on Pyramyd Air, that gun only weighs 6.4 lbs and represents everything you want.  IMHO, since the R10 is 1 lb more & longer, I would wait and buy your true love the AA S510 Carbine.

Save up a little longer, you will never look back on this as a mistake

[EyeSlayer]

You might just be onto something there Kirk. I was thinking about saving up a little more and getting the gun I truly want which is not on the list because of cost the AA S510 Carbine. It's got everything I'm looking for but I gotta save up a little more to get that bad boy.

I agree Joe if my budget were in the $1200-$1300 range that would open a lot more doors it seems. I'll check out the other guns you guys mentioned.

If anyone happens to see the AA S510 Carbine on sale please give me shout!  I think I would even settle for the 500 Carbine and that is under $1000 but at the very tail end of my budget and I would prefer the 510 over it.

[LDP]

Hey EyeSlayer,
After looking at the AA S510 Carbine on Pyramyd Air, that gun only weighs 6.4 lbs and represents everything you want.  IMHO, since the R10 is 1 lb more & longer, I would wait and buy your true love the AA S510 Carbine.

Save up a little longer, you will never look back on this as a mistake

The AA carbine is extremely light. I agree if you truly want the AA carbine save a little longer or pick one up on the classifieds.

[ancient1one]

Used Air Arms S510 Extra Fac superlite .177 for $750 shipped.
http://www.network54.com/Forum/79574/message/1456938909/Air+Arms+S510+Extra+Fac+superlite+177

In a couple of months FT starts in the northeast. 4 events in Rochester. Crosman Regional is the weekend of July 8th. Crosman did a great job last summer. BBQ/food was really good and Crosman discounts all of their products at the event.
 
Rochester Brooks Gun Club
962 Honeoye Falls 6 Rd
 Rush, NY 14543

Calendar to FT events: http://www.bcsportsmen.org/ft/schedule.html

[farmerjoe99]

Sam beat me to it  get a message to him asap I'm sure someone will jump on that in minutes!

[EyeSlayer]

Thanks Sam I'll check that out I'm not really into used guns but that's a heck of a price. The Crosman Regional sounds like fun I might just have to look into that.

[mobilemail]

I have been looking at this very question, but from the perspective of a full-blown left-hander. Many of the guns I would like to consider - AA, Walther, Weihrauch, Evanix, Brocock, and others - have to be thrown out because the bolt is on the wrong side. I would love to play with the BSA R-10, but the stock is decidedly right handed, another common issue.

So beside the Marauder (gen 2 only for left-hand friendly), my choice narrows down quickly:

Scorpion
Daystate (left hand by special order, and at additional cost over the current $1300).

The scorpion can be found close to $600 if a synthetic stock will meet your needs. I'm personally looking at a .177 wood stocked rifle, so the price jumps over a hundred bucks more.
So far as daystate goes, I have a Daystate Harrier single shot .22 with a fine walnut left hand stock that I love to death. I would say that if you can find a good deal on a used Huntsman, regal or Harrer, (heck I guess any of them), that will probably provide the best long term value and smile factor for your dollar. Or, possibly this used HW100 at Pamona Airguns http://www.pomona-airguns.com/shop/index.php?route=product/product&path=60_90&product_id=180&sort=p.price&order=DESC

If anyone knows of other fully left-hand capable choices, I would love to hear it.

[EyeSlayer]

Sorry to hear that Mark I feel your pain. I remember while playing baseball in high school there was only one mitt for us left handers and there were a few of us in the bunch and we had to race to get the only lefty mitt! I can't believe in this day and age there aren't more options available to lefties there are more out there than people think.

I to noticed the synthetic Scorpion was a lot less than the beech version but I don't like the look of synthetic stocks. It's a shame the beech version isn't more readily available in .177 caliber matter of fact I haven't been able to find one yet but I did find a couple .22's still out there. No one voted for it in the poll though which makes me wonder.

Daystate is top of the line and would love to have one but are really expensive new and I cannot get myself to buy a used gun not that there's anything wrong with that I just prefer new.

I've been checking out bullpups recently and stumbled onto the Vulcan and super expensive Daystate Pulsar and all I can say is wow...  The Pulsar is so futuristic it should be in Star Wars and that Vulcan shoots one hole groups at 50 yards without even a thought the accuracy is off the charts. Even 130+ yard shots are no problem with that gun and here I thought my Marauder was accurate gracious!

[Avra]

The Air Arms s500/s510 are imported in my country for left handers (stock&side lever fit).In case you can't find one over there,the side lever can be easily adjusted(moved to the other side) for left hand use.The same is for the bolt of the s400/s410 series (and I suspect of many of their other rifles as well).I am not sure about the original bolt but here is a 3rd part (just to mention one):
http://www.airgunbuyer.com/details.asp?cat=Custom%20Parts&SubCat=Air%20Arms%20Custom%20Parts&Product=2884
About stock on their list there are for right or left hand use as well as ambidextrous ones!

[mobilemail]

The Air Arms s500/s510 are imported in my country for left handers (stock&side lever fit).In case you can't find one over there,the side lever can be easily adjusted(moved to the other side) for left hand use.The same is for the bolt of the s400/s410 series (and I suspect of many of their other rifles as well).I am not sure about the original bolt but here is a 3rd part (just to mention one):
http://www.airgunbuyer.com/details.asp?cat=Custom%20Parts&SubCat=Air%20Arms%20Custom%20Parts&Product=2884
About stock on their list there are for right or left hand use as well as ambidextrous ones!

Hmmm, I just contacted PA yesterday about this AA rifle, they said the bolt couldnt be moved to the left https://www.pyramydair.com/product/air-arms-s510-tc-pcp-air-rifle?m=2386
And I saw at least three reviews of the ultimate sporter where they said the lever on the right side was not that much of a problem for lefties, made me just a little mad that a company would shove it down my throat. I will contact AA and double check.

As for wood Scorpion .177 I'm almost ready to push the button

And used Daystates? Here is a nice one but the guy didnt email back, dont know if he's slow or a scam http://www.network54.com/Forum/79574/message/1456767574/Daystate+Harrier+X+in+.22+with+left+handed+target+stock

[Tweeter]

I am a lefty also and have gotten so used to the bolt being on the right side of the gun I think I actually prefer it now.  As long as the stock is ambi.

[grimeszee]

I am a lefty also and have gotten so used to the bolt being on the right side of the gun I think I actually prefer it now.  As long as the stock is ambi.

+1

[ancient1one]

I have been looking at this very question, but from the perspective of a full-blown left-hander. Many of the guns I would like to consider - AA, Walther, Weihrauch, Evanix, Brocock, and others - have to be thrown out because the bolt is on the wrong side. I would love to play with the BSA R-10, but the stock is decidedly right handed, another common issue.

So beside the Marauder (gen 2 only for left-hand friendly), my choice narrows down quickly:

Scorpion
Daystate (left hand by special order, and at additional cost over the current $1300).

The scorpion can be found close to $600 if a synthetic stock will meet your needs. I'm personally looking at a .177 wood stocked rifle, so the price jumps over a hundred bucks more.
So far as daystate goes, I have a Daystate Harrier single shot .22 with a fine walnut left hand stock that I love to death. I would say that if you can find a good deal on a used Huntsman, regal or Harrer, (heck I guess any of them), that will probably provide the best long term value and smile factor for your dollar. Or, possibly this used HW100 at Pamona Airguns http://www.pomona-airguns.com/shop/index.php?route=product/product&path=60_90&product_id=180&sort=p.price&order=DESC

If anyone knows of other fully left-hand capable choices, I would love to hear it.

Guys are buying HW100's for under a thousand delivered from Krale-Sports in the Netherlands. From what I have read 99% of the buyers have been happy, the one that wasnt happy had a problem with UPS shipping but at the end he was a happy camper.

The HW100 is a real nice airgun with many upgrades available. New for under a $1000 shipped its a steal.

Site Link: http://www.krale-schietsport.nl/en/weihrauch-hw100-tk.html

[thelast88]

If you can order from that site, there's also a good deal on the SPA P10 (regulated P12 and with multishot), here is the link:
http://www.krale-schietsport.nl/en/spa-p10.html

It cost about 630USD with shipping + tax or whatever you have to pay to import airgun.