if you could only have one of each air gun type and you were on a tight budget ?

[D14Jeff]

just looking for opinions .....

if fund were pretty limited , but over time you wanted to have a decent example of each type of airgun ...... and ..... if you could only have one MSP , one SSP , one springer (gas or metal coil , break barrel , under lever or side lever) , one Co2 and one PCP what would they be ?

[stevemag]

one thing i would do is NOT buy a cheap springer, after getting 2, i ended up with an hw95, had i saved up and got that one in the first place it would have been cheaper in the long run,
for co2 i can't fault my hammerli 850 tuned from Roald at the 850 store, again, not cheap but  i went thru a crosman 2260 and a qb78 before i found out how accurate  a co2 gun could be.
always buy the best you can afford, but  even better to save up for the best gun.

[Motorhead]

Spring an AA TX200
PCP also an AA ... 500/510

[grobe1458]

if funds were tight I would just save for what I want.
with springers hw97
pcp daystate airwolf.

[BenjiHunter]

Springer: Diana 48 or HW97
PCP: Save, save ,save and get a FX Bobcat.

[Charles Outdoors]

I would be going for best bang for buck.

Crosman 1377 (Could mod it later, make a carbine)
Beeman P17
Remington Express (Can't be the price. .22 cal. wood stock with scope, on clearance 79.00)
Crosman 2300kt or a 2240(Could mod it later)
Disco .22 cal. (Could mod it later if needed)

Of course I could pool my money if I had it all at once and by a TX200 or similar springer. It would do just about everything. Then get a p17 for my pistol.

 

[DavidS]

MSP: A good 392 or Daisy 22X/22SG.
SSP: Daisy 953.
Springer:  I have no idea.
CO2: Crosman 2260.
PCP: Crosman 2260 converted to HPA.

Just my 2 cents worth.

[Charles Outdoors]

Some people sure have a different Ideal of limited funds.  My list would still cost 500-600 dollars with the disco and a pump.

[Mulby]

Springer - 97kt
PCP - HW100
SSP -HW40
MSP - 397
Co2 - Walther lever action

[Sfttailrdr46]

  Here goes Springer TX200 MK III .22,  PCP Evanix Rainstorm II .25. MSP Benji 392 Racine built co2 no clue cause no experience but I truse Steve and will go with his Hamerilli

[D14Jeff]

thanks for the replies so far .
if nobody minds ..... could i request a top cost of $200 per airgun new or refurbished .... not used . and for PCP what is the cheapest PCP you'd consider ? i understand it would be best to save and spend $400 $500 $600 or more on some of them , but i'm sure i'm not the only one who can't justify spending that much on a single airgun given income in and income out responsibilities . kudos to the folks that can though .

maybe i should have said very limited budget rather than pretty limited budget . LOL .

[Nomadic Pirate]

Hmmm, well I could put the money of the CO2 and the pumper into the other 2 since I would not waste the cash in them

Springer, ...BSA GTR Lightning XL SE .177

PCP,......Sumatra .25 Carbine

[BenjiHunter]

Ok.
Springer: Ruger Airhawk. $129.99
PCP: Crosman Discovery. $259.95 ( A pump will be extra)
Multi pump: Crosman Backpacker Bugout Kit (.22) $99.99

[Sfttailrdr46]

  ok I'm going to say under those constraints I will say first and only choice will be for the TX 200 MK III .22 can the PCP and all the others light enough to be an all day small game hunter with enough power to take down a raccoon and good accuracy to 50 yards for small game 

[Motorhead]

thanks for the replies so far .
if nobody minds ..... could i request a top cost of $200 per airgun new or refurbished ....
maybe i should have said very limited budget rather than pretty limited budget . LOL .

Per  on that budget .....
PCP a Flying dragon 60C and Centerpoint scope
Springer ...  got nothing

[BenjiHunter]

Of course, a Flying Dragon PCP would be my choice as well.

[K.O.]

SSP would be a refurb CMP Daisy 853  $114

MSP I would build out of parts for 200 I am pretty sure I could get a 40-50 fpe multi shot.. Mostly Crosman parts.

Springer/NP  Not my thing so the funds would go to Building a custom PCP...

[stevemag]

xs25 and a qb78

[avator]

Ok well....
FD-PCP
XS-25 in .22
QB-78
P-17
22XX mod when able
Now, If I had a little wiggle room... everything would be vintage and I would build a fire with all this new garbage and stay warm.

[ancient1one]

I have one recommendation for a springer. For under $200 a Dania 34 refurb from AGD.

1) You get a 30 day AGD warranty if your not happy for any reason.

2) A quality rifle that will last a lifetime.

3) Some 34 refurb models include an RWS scope.

Last year I bought a 34 Compact with an included RWS 3-9x40 scope, 3 tins of 500 ct pellets, RWS scope mount and rings for $198 shipped. Every time I shoot the 34 or even look at it I say to myself this shooter is easily my best airgun purchase to date.