Beginner looking for a good break barrel...
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GoldenState,
I don't really know how to accurately answer that question. Ya know, I guess it would be worth whatever someone would be willing to pay for it. However, considering they sell for anywhere between $250-300 new, I think that a used one in good condition that has been really well kept would be worth a couple hundred dollars. That would be with wood stock of course, as the synthetic (plastic) is cheaper to begin with. The dawgone rifle will last near forever and they are so darn easy to maintenance, repair and tune to your liking....it's ridiculous. If all one had to spend was say $200? A good and well kept used 34 would in my opinion be a reasonable buy.
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My first springer was a M34 anaversery model. That rifle was a great rifle. It was very accurate and easy to shoot. I used to take a lot of ground sqirrels with it at around 50 yards outto 90 yard shot I head shot a gs once.
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Looks like everyone has made the point but in an effort to reinforce their point buy the RWS 34 and don't look back. The other rifles mentioned are crap. The 34 has a good barrel and awesome trigger. It will be well worth the few extra dollars spent.
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I also recommend the RWS 34. I've had mine for about 10 years. All is good. After a couple of years I had it professionally tuned. Best air rifle I have ever owned. .22 caliber, shooting at right around 850 fps. It is an absolute joy to shoot.
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Total airgun noob here but I did try the Crosman Valient 22 when doing an article for ammdog.com. Found it on sale for $139, at that price I think you'd be happy but you will want to spend a little on a different scope. The bundled one is junk.
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The Valiant is a very powerful break-barrel rifle but a 40lb cocking effort would take away from the pleasure of a long shooting session. Do you have any information on it's accuracy?
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Stretch a little and narrow your selection to a Diana 34 or my favorite all around springer an HW 95. You will save money in the long run.
Jerry L.
Jerry L.
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What are the advantages of a Diana 34 in .22 vs .177 and how does that gun stack up to the HW 95?
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HW95/R9 is more refined then the Diana 34. .22 cal will hold more energy down range, .177 has a flatter trajectory. Picking a caliber is dependent on what you want to do with it.
Jerry L.
Jerry L.
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Even with the crappy scope it was pretty easy to print a 1" group at 25 yards off a rest. That's for a new rifle with 25 or 30 rounds through it. You can see the result here vs. my rimfire for comparison 22 vs. 22 . I don't find it particularly hard to cock as long as your technique is good and it is braced against you.
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That's a very good recommendation. Except Walter is actually spelled Walther. I'd recommend the Terrus in .177. However, if you wanted more power for a sure hunter, the Walther Parrus in .22 is a very good choice and can definitely be found for under $200 with a wood stock. There's lots of thoughtful features in Walther rifles.
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I am glad that I just joined this forum and mad I hadn't sooner because that is something for serious consideration. I definitely need to start hunting down some trajectory pages in the forum and figure out what caliber would be useful for what kind of target shooting. I will mainly only be doing target shooting for now.
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Check out the thread I posted titled RWS 34. Some interesting info regarding the forearm screws.
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If you are going to shoot targets, my vote will be for a HW30. One of the most accurate and easiest to shoot guns I have ever shot.
Shot paint balls at 35 yards with mine yesterday.
Shot paint balls at 35 yards with mine yesterday.
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