looking to buy a quiet air rilfe for yard use 10-20 yards

[Smaug]

Before you buy/decide, did you read/watch this review on the X20S in .22?

http://www.airgunweb.com/2011/07/stoeger-x20s-airgun-review/

[YankeeDude]

I have been looking to buy an air rifle for yard target practice.  I haven't shot anything in years and are looking to try my hand at airgun hunting in the long term to supplement bow hunting.  As it stands, I don't want to drive 30 minutes "to and from" the local outdoor range everyday just to shoot for 45 minutes, but I also don't live in a neighborhood where people will understand or be familiar with airguns.  PCPs and air handguns are out of the question, I played paintball many moons ago and are not going to pay for that kind of equipment upkeep, so that leaves springers, gas pistons and pumps.  Remember "quiet" is my number one priority.  I have narrowed my choices down to the following:

Gas Piston: Crosman Titan Nitro Piston - Lower Velocity
                https://www.pyramydair.com/product/crosman-titan-gp-nitro-piston-lower-velocity?m=2291

                Remington NPSS

Springer: Stoeger x20s
             Beeman Guardian/s550

Pump: Daisy 953

I understand that the Beeman and the Daisy are in a totally different class than the remington and crossman, but as I said "quiet" is the number one priority.  It would be nice if I could hunt with the same rifle and have it be quiet, but I will buy two rifles if needed.

Also, I have considered buying the Stoeger x20s and immediately getting the main spring replaced by a better one along with a tune; OR just replacing the spring all together with a gas piston.  If that will make it the quietest of the bunch I will pay whatever it costs.  I want to stay under $350 on the rifle and then put what other money I have into the tune.  Any other suggestions for the QUIETEST springer, pump or gas piston?  Any ideas on the above.  BTW everyone says the Benjamin pumps are quiet, I disagree and had them also many moons ago.  RWS guns and most Beemans are out of my budget.

Get a .22 cal STOEGER X20S SUPPRESSOR . . . Send it to Gene and let him do a complete tune, install a Gas Ram, and a GRT-III trigger . . . Nice and QUIET !

Put a Leapers 3-12 x44 AO scope on there and you will be all set !

[z28rod]

YankeeDude , is giving excellent advice, and that STOEGER X20S  will last a lifetime and more if you maintain it correctly.

[Mo]

I tried a Gamo Whisper.  Big mistake.  Loud and I could not hit the broad side of a barn.

The .22 Whisper with a nitro piston has worked out well for me and very pleased with the accuracy.  The noise is deflected backwards, so it's loudest for the shooter, but not so much off to the sides.  Small yard here, and no noise complaints from the neighbors.  Takes down raccoons quick and clean with 1 shot.

[Pelletmeister]

I second the QB78 (deluxe) for 90 bucks.  You can get an LDC for it, and you get about 50+ shots per 2 Co2 cartridges.  About 530 fps and super accurate.  But it's a full-size wood stock rifle.  If you want something smaller for 10-20 yards, the Crosman 2240 pistol is really nice-- stick on an LCD -- it gives you about 35 shots on a single Co2 cart and can be modded all kinds of ways.  I have a 2240 pistol ($60), and added a plastic stock, 18 inch barrel, steel breech, tweaked out the trigger and valve and have a nice little under-35-yard carbine.

[lillysdad621]

concerning the IZH... the quality is beyond good. the guns come with a replacement spring in case you outshoot yours (never seen it) and they are built like a tank (reallly overbuilt). the lessening on quality you might be referring to is the change in material for the breach, which went from metal to plastic. It is still overbuilt. They are definitely not loud as they almost reach 450 fps with medium weight (less noise than a x53) and their accuracy potential is beyond their price by 10 fold... They are a very good deal. and the cometa 220, if you can get one, will fill that niche too just a bit louder and about 250 fps faster. Mine is actually badged as a rws 92... it is my go to gun, always standing by the back door with a tin of super H points inches away. It is essentially a 7/8 version of a fwb124... (have one of those...best airgun ever).

[GungaDin]

He doesn't want anything co2 powered or with any kind of sound suppressor, advice suggesting such is well meant, but not really helpful.

From reading his and others posts the Air Venturi Bronco looks like the best option for back yard shooting, a nice, quiet, accurate little carbine. There is no need to get 2 guns right away, he can get the Air Venturi Bronco and hone his shooting skills while saving up for a hunting rifle.

[peanut]

A tuned B12 from MM tuned for under $85 would be great in either .177 or .22.
Great accuracy for under $100 and good out to 30 yards.

[lillysdad621]

yeah, absolutely... the b12 is a wonderful shooter... i tested one in .177, and it gives an R7 a run for its money. .22 was not available when i got my first, but now that sound like a good idea. In .22 is got to be the smoothest rifle out there.

[peanut]

I have a B16 from MM tuned which is the same as a B12 but with synthetic pistol grip shark fin stock.  About 480 fps in .22 and very quiet.  All I hear is a "dionk" and the smack of what ever you hit.  I think the smack is louder than the shot out of the gun.  Good and accurate on rabbits out to 30 yards and a very light carbine easy to shoulder quickly.

[lucky me]

R7 is my vote. they come up on line for sale, super nice for around $250 sometimes with scope. I have 2 one for the grand children, 1 for me they both had 3-9 bug buster scopes shipped to me for $250.

[tjk]

Why not an HW50 in .22? If the longest shots will be max 20 yards, some of the other rifles mentionned may be a bit too powerful for those close quarter ranges. If you're looking more towards the lower priced .22 guns, the B12 is an excellent example, and another all time classic would be the TF97. With some polishing of the trigger contacts, they can be made to shoot real nice. For a cheapo rifle, the power output is ample for your needs, and the barrels are above average in quality and accuracy. Nice carbine length that shoulders easy, and they are easy to work on for service and/or tunes.

[grizzlyadams]

rws shutze? rws24?

[PaperPunch1]

Which is more important.....accuracy or quiet?
Trail guns are quiet with the full shroud barrel, but do have some recoil (which will affect accuracy to an extent). CO2 guns are "no recoil" and can be very accurate, but may be too loud if you want "real quiet". But, for the price I'd check out the QB-78 from Mike Mellick or ^&$@_=s.

[jimdaero]

I would go with the airgunsdaily crossman nitro, the lower velocity one is $99. I checked this morning. That would be quieter than a springer. Although my old Slavia 620 is very quiet.