Author Topic: which .22 to buy under $200? (Read 4766 times))

Fightinggoat · « **Reply #40 on:** September 19, 2019, 10:52:40 PM »

I have a 392, a Diana 48, 52, 45, as well as a hatsan 87, a summit ranger, prowler, and a clone of the rws 350 magnum that you are welcome to shoot.
I live in central OH and have a range in my basement as well as backyard.

A.K.A. Tommy Boy · « **Reply #41 on:** September 19, 2019, 10:57:30 PM »

Dear Fellow GTA Members

I am the person who offered my 22 Cal Benjamin Trail NP XL NP 1100 to Buddy for..... $40 + Shipping Costs

I and Buddy think this was a Good Deal for a Proven Rifle.

This covered my costs, that I spent this spring, for a 25 Cal Hatsan 125TH rifle that I bought from cherokeesteeve.

I got this Benjamin Trail NPXL 1100 rifle thru the GTA Classifieds three years ago ..in-trade...for a spotting scope I was not using.

The rifle is about six or seven years old but is is in very good shape and has the nicer wood stock and checkering that was used on the earlier Gen 1 models.

The deal was never about the money..it was all about sending him a 22 Cal Rifle with more power than an NP2 Rifle that he had already tried out. It was also about getting him a... Good Hunting Type of Gun Too.

I have eleven guns and I am in the process of cutting that number back to my most used four hunting rifles.
Now that I have the 25 Cal. Hatsan 125TH I won't be using this gun as much.
So I wanted to get my Benjamin Trail NP XL 1100 to the.... RIGHT Type of Guy.
From my conversations with him, I think Buddy is the Right Guy for this type of gun. He has been told of the complexity of being accurate with a super magnum break barrel rifle and he feel up to the task...just as I did when I first received this rifle three years ago, from the original owner.

This gun has been used exclusively for hunting and not extensive target shooting.
I estimate that it has not had more than 600 total shots fired thru it.
This gun has been power tuned and accuracy modified by both myself and the original owner to be a good specialized hunting rifle.

So what has actually been spent on getting this gun to be as best as it can be.....A Whole Lot Of Money...( by me and the original owner ).....enough to have bought a good PCP.

Why.....well because I am not a PCP Guy ..I am a Break Barrel Springer Kind of Guy and I am Hard Core Northwoods Forest Hunter.... who hunts in the dead of winter here in Minnesota and Wisconsin.

I value my reputation here in the GTA and I fully stand behind this rifle. If he tries it and doesn't like it he gets his money back and I will take the rifle back in turn.

Here are just 2 (of many) of my hunting posts with this rifle, so all of you can see what this rifle is capable of.

> https://www.gatewaytoairguns.org/GTA/index.php?topic=142805.0

> https://www.gatewaytoairguns.org/GTA/index.php?topic=135263.msg1349909#msg1349909

SO.... here is what Buddy is getting for his $40 + shipping dollars......IS IT NOT... a Good Deal ?

I am sending Buddy a Tuned Magnum Gas Ram Break Barrel Rifle. It is a 22cal Benjamin Trail NP XL Magnum 1100.

A CDT GRT III Trigger has been added to this gun as well as Bronze Oil Impregnated Pivot Washers. The Gas Ram has been ramped up to maximum allowable nitrogen pressure. I added a Diana Bullseye ZR Scope Mount and a Hammers 3-9x32 AO Mill Dot Scope. The stock Crosman/Benjamin piston seal has been replaced with the Walther Falcon seal and lubed with moly after honing the cylinder on a sunnen honing machine to make sure the piston bore is absolutely as perfect as I can get it.. The Shroud and related hardware has been removed and the barrel has been polished and re-crowned.

The Rifle Shoots Excellent... but...it Still requires Good Form to be accurate with it.
If I Do My Part......the gun is very accurate and is a heavy hitter at longer ranges.
The rifle weighs about 11 Lbs with the scope mounted on it and the cocking force is around 50 Lbs. or more.
It is truly one of my favorite hunting rifles.

Best Wishes to All - Tom

35 shooter · « **Reply #42 on:** September 19, 2019, 11:11:22 PM »

Tom,

I would say that is one heck of a deal!!!!

A proven accurate rifle and money back if he does’nt like it?..... Does’nt get any better than that!

buddyb · « **Reply #43 on:** September 19, 2019, 11:33:32 PM »

I feel really blessed with Tom's generosity and kind demeanor. We've corresponded several times and I look forward to mastering this gun.

I also appreciate everyone's suggestions on here.

Buddy

buddyb · « **Reply #44 on:** September 19, 2019, 11:39:05 PM »

fightinggoat I may take you up on that offer lol. Your not far from Cabelas.

Buddy

Relentless Holiday · « **Reply #45 on:** September 20, 2019, 12:43:50 AM »

Very generous Tom... A member her just offered to send me a QB stock I advertesized I WTB for only shipping. I will pay it forward here too. You guys are family.

A.K.A. Tommy Boy · « **Reply #46 on:** September 20, 2019, 12:46:14 AM »

Quote from: buddyb on September 19, 2019, 11:33:32 PM

I feel really blessed with Tom's generosity and kind demeanor. We've corresponded several times and I look forward to mastering this gun.

I also appreciate everyone's suggestions on here.

Buddy

Well Gee Whiz Buddy.........I guess the ball is in my court now....I had better get this gun out to you ASAP !

Once you receive this rifle and get the hang of shooting it....THEN....

I'll be looking forward to seeing your posts with it in the Hunting Gate.

That is where I hang out mostly during this time of year.

I am getting a slow start this year with all the recent medical issues my wife has had this summer.

Hopefully now that things are better for her..... I can get out hunting and shooting again...maybe late next week.

I am really looking forward to seeing how you like this rifle.... wether you are hunting with it or otherwise.

Until then.....

My Best Wishes - Tom

mobilehomer · « **Reply #47 on:** September 20, 2019, 01:07:02 AM »

Yes, you did do that!! Good on you!!

Wayne52 · « **Reply #48 on:** September 20, 2019, 03:58:17 AM »

That's one heck of a deal for sure !!!

Arch_E · « **Reply #49 on:** September 20, 2019, 08:09:28 AM »

Quote from: Wayne52 on September 20, 2019, 03:58:17 AM

That's one heck of a deal for sure !!!

Tom, thanks for you consistent generosity to others in the GTA community!

You're virtual gift of the gun to Buddy is a fantastic offer!!!!

Glad to heart that things are better now.

With appreciation,

Archie

Airspace · « **Reply #50 on:** September 20, 2019, 08:13:46 AM »

The way I see is that not a deal. That's a GIFT! Karma will reward you greatly Tom. Hope your wife gets to doing better.
Happy Hunting

Allen Rice · « **Reply #51 on:** September 20, 2019, 10:36:11 AM »

Try the Hatsan 95 QE. It shoots the .22 CHP's at around 800 fps. Most dealers have a 30 day return policy.

Good Luck,
ar

ericnel · « **Reply #52 on:** September 20, 2019, 12:56:29 PM »

Unless you are a remarkable shot and can hit a squirrel in the ear a at 50 yds. don't. Average squirrel shots are under 25 yds. and a 177 is fine. Most important is accuracy and head shots. For the record, a Daisy 880 on 10 pumps will take down any squirrel at 25 yds., as will a Crosman 760 with rifled barrel, and won't cause every other squirrel in the woods to hide for the next hour.

A.K.A. Tommy Boy · « **Reply #53 on:** September 20, 2019, 07:24:34 PM »

Good News Buddy !

Your 22 Cal.Benjamin Trail NPXL 1100 Rifle should arrive at your home this Monday !

Check Your Personal Messages for all the Details !

Best Wishes - Tom

Fightinggoat · « **Reply #54 on:** September 21, 2019, 01:22:56 PM »

Quote from: buddyb on September 19, 2019, 11:39:05 PM

fightinggoat I may take you up on that offer lol. Your not far from Cabelas.

Buddy

Pm sent with my contact info.
I live in Westerville and the cabelas at Polaris is only about 15 mins from my house.

A.K.A. Tommy Boy · « **Reply #55 on:** September 21, 2019, 02:07:48 PM »

Quote from: Fightinggoat on September 21, 2019, 01:22:56 PM

Quote from: buddyb on September 19, 2019, 11:39:05 PM
fightinggoat I may take you up on that offer lol. Your not far from Cabelas.

Buddy
Pm sent with my contact info.
I live in Westerville and the cabelas at Polaris is only about 15 mins from my house.

Wow..Buddy & Brian !

I love it... when a plan comes together ...like this !

Best Wishes to you Guys - Tom

buddyb · « **Reply #56 on:** September 21, 2019, 09:33:58 PM »

Got it Brian

Me too Tom

A.K.A. Tommy Boy · « **Reply #57 on:** September 24, 2019, 02:08:10 AM »

Hey Buddy

You Got The Gun Now.........

So Exactly.... When Do We Get To See..... Some Pictures ?

Pressure Huh !

Best Wishes My Friend - Tom

buddyb · « **Reply #58 on:** September 24, 2019, 08:41:33 AM »

I'll get some pictures up first chance I get

A.K.A. Tommy Boy · « **Reply #59 on:** September 24, 2019, 09:26:08 AM »

Quote from: buddyb on September 24, 2019, 08:41:33 AM

I'll get some pictures up first chance I get

Oh The.........Pressure....Pressure......Pressure.

I'm exited to see what you do with this rifle.....Buddy

Best Wishes My Friend - Tom

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which .22 to buy under $200?

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