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

[mac]

Jerry,that is funny!!

Very well said Lizzie and I agree on the shoes.I work outside on my feet most of the time and good shoes are a must!

[Motorhead]

Jerry,that is funny!!

Very well said Lizzie and I agree on the shoes.I work outside on my feet most of the time and good shoes are a must!

Yes Lizzie the "Shoe" reference is spot on as was " if I were a competitive shooter I may think differently"
Specialty tools for the job at hand with no compromises often is the best choice if your serious about what you do ... and need too be every time you work together 
 

[Dairyboy]

Geez well when I first got back into airguns 3-4yrs ago spending $150 for scope, rings, and my gamo hornet .177 was about the most I could make myself spend at the moment...then paid $220 a year later for a Diana 34p in .22. and $100 for the scope! Man that was it nothing more expensive! Well a few months later found out about PCPs and the Mrod was the most expensive thing I was ever going to buy! Ha! Man I wish I would have listened to myself! 2 yes later and lots of guns tried I dropped over $2000 on one...$300 scope...lol but let me say this my WARP COBRA is amazing so much so I'm selling all other PCPs and getting a few quality springers. Now this is what I'm talking about! German made springers RWS Meisterschutze Pro Compact .177 and Beeman R7 .177 for $650 combined?? Now we're talking!! Lol looking at a R9 for next year which will likely (fingers crossed) be my LAST!

[AG72]

just did a qiuck summary of the price of my guns that works and i have payed for, it´s more than 7000$... and then ad scopes and tuningkits...

[Hoosier Daddy]

just did a qiuck summary of the price of my guns that works and i have payed for, it´s more than 7000$... and then ad scopes and tuningkits...

See, I can't do that accurately. I have paid less than $75 for many of mine as projects... Same guns in worse condition are selling for $200 or more on Ebay now. Would I add what I got in them, or their current value. 

Guess the old addage fits
"My biggest fear is after I die my Wife will sell my guns for what I told her they cost"

[avator]

I've been fortunate enough to keep all my airgun purchases to $250 or less. The problem is that I have done it many, MANY times. Pretty sure I can get back at least what I've paid for most of them. I do have a bit more than that in the SynRod by way of trading 2 guns for it. Combined they totaled something more than the $250. Along the way I have, and still enjoy many different guns from every platform as well as learning how to get the best results from each. I have guns that can accurately hit anything I aim at within the confines of our property. That, and only that, has always been my goal.
Mission accomplished.

[Bryan Heimann]

Dairyboy i love the Gamo Hornet.  I will always have a soft spot for a Big Cat, or anything very similar from Gamo.  I don't think it is as hard to shoot straight as some say that they are, and they are awesome little lightweight rifles!

[avator]

The single most improvement one could make on one of these GAMO guns is the CDT trigger. A, at least, basic tune is almost required. But, these guns can and will shoot.

[Dairyboy]

Dairyboy i love the Gamo Hornet.  I will always have a soft spot for a Big Cat, or anything very similar from Gamo.  I don't think it is as hard to shoot straight as some say that they are, and they are awesome little lightweight rifles!

I agree! It's very accurate and hasn't failed me yet. I know alot of people really knock on them but all Gamos I've had have been solid and accurate

[Oldgringo]

At my age and with my collection, I have reached my limit.  That said, I probably should start some downsizing of both airguns and PB's.   

[mac]

My limit might have bumped up a bit today after discovering a different gun.I think that I,m learning that reading and research is key before any impulse buying happens,especially when you know as little as I do about this sport.
 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.
 I was thinking that the R7 would fit the bill perfect except for maybe feeling too small.Today I discovered the HW35E walnut and man what a beauty! A good bit more for that with no scope verses the scoped R7 so I have some pondering to do - which is part of the fun.
 I can see how it,s easy for ones limit to be pushed higher 

[avator]

Welcome Scott...
A good idea for someone like you would be to ask around the form in the appropriate gates. Good chance you'll find someone close enough to you that have guns that fit your bill and I have yet to meet a member that is not proud of their guns. Most will be willing to let you handle and shoot them. The fun shoots are also a good place to experience different guns.

[Sfttailrdr46]

At my age and with my collection, I have reached my limit.  That said, I probably should start some downsizing of both airguns and PB's.   

Either that or hang on to them until you take the final journey. Just make sure that she knows the true value of your collections so she does not let them go for what you said they cost you 

[avator]

I've already made it clear to Betty Lou that if something happens to me that she should pick up my laptop, hit the GTA link and PM DeZ. Tell him what's going on and ask for his help liquidating the guns. I don't think there is anyone more fair than Dave. She's also to make a modest donation to the forum with some of the money from  them.

[WyoMan]

My limit is determined by the following equation:

F = (f x h) / c

Where:
F = fun
f = fun factor (how close is it to what you really wanted)
h = hours of enjoyment
c = cost

j/k (sort of) 

Wyo

[lizzie]

Hahahaha!

[Hoosier Daddy]

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!!
 

[mac]

Thank you Bill,that is a good idea.

Thanks for the info Scott.I haven,t seen those so I will look into it.

Merry Christmas to everyone!

[Oldgringo]

I've already made it clear to Betty Lou that if something happens to me that she should pick up my laptop, hit the GTA link and PM DeZ. Tell him what's going on and ask for his help liquidating the guns. I don't think there is anyone more fair than Dave. She's also to make a modest donation to the forum with some of the money from  them.

I have a list describing all my guns in the safe.  PM'ing Dave about the airguns is a good idea.  AFAIK, I'm the only one around here who knows anything about them OR how much they cost.

[Hoffman9517]

There's no limit of frustration on what you want next that's for sure.. No matter the price.