What's the best springer for pests at 50yards? Probably spent 12hrs over the past couple days researching PCP's and just seems like I'm gonna dump 1k before I even get going. Probably spent 4 hrs researching springers today and I'm so lost in the sauce. One minute I was looking at Hatsan 135 QE Vortex in .25/.30, Then various Gamo's in .22, and almost pulled the trigger on a Beeman R9 but then starting reconsidering cause we do have some racoons and plenty of armadillos that destroy my 2 arces.
N/A Springer for pests at 50 yards?
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I started with Gamo gas gun and am now interested in an Fx crown.it is a steep hole watch your step.waiting and researching is good.I got a great deal on the Gamo coyote on there site 400. Delivered made in England.it was on special.had 5 yr warranty.
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The more I research I keep looking at FX and Taipan. Not that I have that much to spend right now. Scanning this forum and youtube there's a somewhat common theme of several ppl saying they wished they spent the money on a higher end gun instead of spending more trying various cheaper guns.
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I am trying to decide if I want a Daystate or an Fx I will have to research the tiapan
I barely have looked at the daystates cause they seemed to be another price range up though them and FX seem to be held in high regards similarly by a lot from what noticed so far.
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The huntsman revere by daystate is a solid pcp, I have one in 22 cal and it is a beautiful and highly accurate rifle.
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If you are trying to guard your chickens/ live stocks against predators...
In general, shooting them may not net your permanent long-term results. The smart ones learn your pattern and will eventually shows up when you are not there. A trail camera may help you learn their pattern (until there's no pattern, then you need to be close enough for a real time response).
Most would recommend a live stock guardian like a dog...
But if you want to shoot them and as many have already stated, springers might not be the best tool.
I notice that you have some reservations with PCP in that you may not want to deal with tanks and compressors and spending too much money etc.
Then you might want to consider a compound bow or a crossbow. Just make sure you have a safe shooting lane and a safe backstop. Tons of options for you from $250-$500 for these bows and the bonus is no other support equipment required. Get one in your hands and start practicing at 50 yards. Other than a firearm, these bows are more than adequate to dispatch raccoons and armadillos accurately at 50 yards.
In general, shooting them may not net your permanent long-term results. The smart ones learn your pattern and will eventually shows up when you are not there. A trail camera may help you learn their pattern (until there's no pattern, then you need to be close enough for a real time response).
Most would recommend a live stock guardian like a dog...
But if you want to shoot them and as many have already stated, springers might not be the best tool.
I notice that you have some reservations with PCP in that you may not want to deal with tanks and compressors and spending too much money etc.
Then you might want to consider a compound bow or a crossbow. Just make sure you have a safe shooting lane and a safe backstop. Tons of options for you from $250-$500 for these bows and the bonus is no other support equipment required. Get one in your hands and start practicing at 50 yards. Other than a firearm, these bows are more than adequate to dispatch raccoons and armadillos accurately at 50 yards.
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It appears to me there is no clear cut choice.I think I would like a bottle(is there a down side.I have seen som good deals on regulated used guns.is this really important to have.I have seen.25 at a good deal.I just shoot target.I like Fx,Daystate .I want to be able to shoot out to 100 yards.I am nervous about buying used.
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I think I'm done with this forum. Half the damn posts are about "Scuba Guns". I thought it would be purely about my beloved traditionals. Air compressors are for tires. Plus, your guns are ugly and they sound wierd.
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This thread is pretty much all traditional springers and receives multiple new posts daily-
What springer did you shoot today?
Today I grabbed 2 lams. A HW77 and a HW97K both .177. First the 77, I’m clawing and battling the cocking arm, I just about broke all my fingernails trying to release the arm. Yesterday I was shooting my TX200’s just pull the lever. Once I figured out to push the button I was OK. LOL. This 77...
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XS28M .25
Hatsan 125 .25
H 135 .25 & 30
H 130
Any of these at 40 yards or less 50 yards your pushing it.
Hatsan 125 .25
H 135 .25 & 30
H 130
Any of these at 40 yards or less 50 yards your pushing it.
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For 50yds, DIANA 48-54 in .22 with a spring kit. The difficult part is finding a scope that it won't kill.
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I've got a D48 .177 with a Hawke Vantage fixed 4x AO scope up top. 2000+ rounds and the scope is holding up with no problems.
Decent glass for the money.
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If my need was only the occeasional pest and not interested in plinking or target shooting (beyond sighting in), I would get a Ruger RPR rimfire .22LR, a brick of Lapua Center Point or Midas+ and a $200 suppressor. Downside of suppressor is the $200 tax stamp and about a six month wait for approval. Scope does not have to be anything elaborate.
My 2¢.
I personally use an FX Crown .25 but also have several other PCP’s and an Alkin for my shooting fun.
Edit: Prior to airgun addiction, the suppressed .22LR was my pesting weapon of choice. It is more energy than necessary for pesting and small game like squirrels but it can confidently take care of larger critters like raccoons and groundhogs.
Plus, for totsl cash outlay, if you get an upper end airgun and a compressor, the .22LR would be lower investment and no compressor maintenace and SCBA bottles.
My 2¢.
I personally use an FX Crown .25 but also have several other PCP’s and an Alkin for my shooting fun.
Edit: Prior to airgun addiction, the suppressed .22LR was my pesting weapon of choice. It is more energy than necessary for pesting and small game like squirrels but it can confidently take care of larger critters like raccoons and groundhogs.
Plus, for totsl cash outlay, if you get an upper end airgun and a compressor, the .22LR would be lower investment and no compressor maintenace and SCBA bottles.
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You’ll need a magnum springer but shooting a mag is not easy and at 50 yards probably not a good idea.
Avenger .25 or Avenge-X and a GX CS2 compressor would be a good budget setup.
Avenger .25 or Avenge-X and a GX CS2 compressor would be a good budget setup.
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