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Lorien

Lorien

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I'm completely new to airguns, and would like to get myself a good gun.

Second hand is cool, but I really need to find out what's what before I go there.

Can you kind folk please recommend me your top three favourite airgun manufacturers? Or how about your top three favourite guns?

I'm in the market for something in the 500+ velocity range for shooting rabbits and the like.
 
When I was in the same boat you are now in, after lengthy research I chose to purchase an RWS 34 and have found it a great choice. Not too pricey ($300 range scoped), very accurate and powerful enough for what you are planning.
 
The only scope mt. that stays put on these guns are the Leaper's UTG droop compensating one available at D+L airguns in BC .Cheapest price on 34's Specialty Shooting Sports also in BC................many airguns routinely leave the factory without spring lubricant and damaged piston seals.The internals require a good polishing[compression tube]...............Harold...... avoid the RWS/diana scopes and mts
 
so, generally;

pros and cons- .22 vs .177

Looks like the simple choice here is a 34 in .177 bore. I like the look of the compact model with the shorter barrel.
 
Re: Bejamin Trail NP

Hi Lorien

Have a look at the Benjamin Trail NP Hardwood. It is a .22 cal. nitro piston rifle and comes with a very nice scope and rifle sling.

The rifle weighs only 6.65 lbs. , is very accurate and ideal for hunting.

Cost is $ 240.00 from Bass Pro.ca and $ 249.00 at Le Baron. These are Canadian prices.

See the review at Pyramyd Air.com. I was down sizing and sold all my German made airguns and have just purchased one myself.

I am told that the parts are made in the USA and assembled in China.

It is very nicely finished. Just needs a trigger GTX Gen II from scopesandammo.com $39.00.

Rob
 
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Re: Benjamin Trail NP Hardwood

Hi Lorien

I was quite impressed with the quality. The plastic trigger is the weekest part, however for under $40.00 you can install a beautiful after market trigger.

The wood + metal finish and fit are excellent and almost compare with the Diana.

The Scope is excellent and the sling is a great hunting option.

The nitro piston design is not availble in the Diana. A Diana with the same specs. and with the scope and sling will cost almost 3x as much.

The nitro piston is quiet and can be left cocked for a long time ,when hunting this is a real advantage.

I think that .22 cal. is the best hunting caliper.

Rob (r.d.r.)
 
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this nitrogen spring thing sounds pretty cool. Any other manufacturers produce something in the $300 range with a nitro spring? What's maintenance and serviceability like for nitro? Do you need to refill it from time to time?
 
I ended up buying a Crosman HB22; http://www.crosman.com/airguns/benjamin/HB22 fromwww.specialtyshootingsportsoutdoors.com

Their price was very competitive. I called my order in and was provided with very friendly, professional service. They answered my questions and also tested and measured my gun.

"Michael tested your gun, the HB22 is doing 8 pumps with a Beeman Laser 415fps, 10 pumps (same pellet) 436fps, 12 pumps 455fps (same pellet). I think they recommend the 8 pumps for normal use."

-I chose the HB22 because it had a great amount of velocity for the price, especially in the heavier calibre.
-It is also a totally dependable product, according to every review I've read and has been on the market for so long that parts if required, will be available forever.
-It is one of the few pistols available in .22 calibre, which is important to me as I will be buying a 900fps+ rifle, once I get my PAL, which I've decided I also want in .22 calibre for rabbits etc. I don't want two different sized ammo to have to deal with.
-I've heard that it's reliably accurate and should serve my purposes in the short term with learning how to shoot and killing the rats who've taken up residence in our compost.
-It is not an easy gun to get ready for firing, and being a father of a six year old, that is important to me. It has a variable power rate and that will make it fun and safe to use with my kid, so I can teach her to shoot.

When I end up buying my Benjamin Sheridan Discovery, I will buy it from Specialty Shooting Sports!

Thanks to those of you who helped me out:rockOn:
 
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