The very characteristics that make bullpups popular, such as lighter weight, shorter and quicker and more maneuverable, are the very features that make them more difficult to shoot accurately. Bullpups also require that the scope be mounted higher above the barrel than on a conventional rifle. This can make a bullpup top-heavy and more easy to cant. None of these features make bullpups best suited for accuracy. It's up to the shooter to take all these characteristics into consideration and to compensate in order to shoot their bullpups accurately. Those who do it well have won the most competitive bench rest competitions over conventional guns designed and purposed to win bench rest competitions. These shooters enjoy the best of both worlds. If you set out with the intention of learning how to shoot a bullpup accurately, then there's no reason to get a conventional style rifle to achieve that accuracy. If you choose a bullpup that is accurate, such as a Wildcat (and many others just as good), and tune it to shoot a certain pellet at a most accurate speed for that pellet/barrel combination, then all you have left to do is to learn how to accurately shoot the gun. Once mastered, you can compete with anybody, even the best bench rest rifles. It's all up to you. I own a Wildcat .22. I'm no competition shooter. My old tired eyes won't permit it anymore. But I know that when I miss the bull, it's MY FAULT, not the gun's. Until my back gave out, I owned and shot only traditional rifles. Now I'm only comfortable with a bullpup. And you know what? I don't miss my long guns. Further, my Wildcat is so small and inconspicuous and quiet that none of my nosey neighbors have even noticed much less complained. That most likely would not be the case, even with a mouse fart quiet long gun. Unless you have a privacy fence that prevents your neighbors from seeing you, I'd choose a bullpup. And if you want the greatest accuracy out to 100 yards, I'd choose .25 or .30 cal. Just be aware that higher caliber means more expensive ammo, and lots more air to shoot them. Be well educated about the costs of shooting before you choose your caliber. I use .177 for 25 yards and under. I use .22 up to 50 yards. I use .25 for 50 to 75 yards. And if I ever decide to try 100 yards or more, I'll use my .25 because I simply can't afford .30 cal ammo and the higher amounts of air it takes to propel them.
Best wishes to you and welcome to the Forum. Let us know what you decide.
BeemanR7
