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Hey guys I come here seeking guidance on a new venture. Im an avid hunter for 25 years and am looking to fill the gap of the year with some small game hunting with an air rifle. Squirrels, rabbit and coon control would be my main uses.

I live in NJ and our fun laws do not allow any "noise dampening devices". I usually am of the opinion of buy once cry once but the upper tier of PCP's has me questioning that. With all the regulated or not regulated rifles, pump or hand pump I'm a little apprehensive. If you were to buy a starter that you could grow into what would you buy and why. Im set on a .22 but besides that I am all ears to the veterans of the sport. Thank you for your time and information.
 
I would be looking for a rifle that comes functionally shrouded so it doesn't "look" like it has a silencer on it.

Plenty of options out there. Marauder is tried and true, just long and heavy. Taipan Vets are a huge favorite around here. Both of those will be reliable as well.

As for me, I've had plenty of pcp rifles and bullpups, and I prefer to build my own anymore.
 
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Welcome aboard @BattleCreekPete, stating a budget, or what you are willing to spend as a first timer would get you better answers. Your potential fill source? Again it’s all going to boil down to how much you are willing to spend. Am up in Ulster County, NY. If you find yourself in this neck of the woods, i would be happy to let you try my BRK PCPs. Shoot me a PM if you are interested and live close enough…

P.S. The Bantan Sniper XR in .22 with its shroud is backyard noise friendly, there are other similiar PCPs out there. Do your due diligence …🙏
 
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Dr. Kralenstein said:
I would be looking for a rifle that comes functionally shrouded so it doesn't "look" like it has a silencer on it.

Plenty of options out there. Marauder is tried and true, just long and heavy. Taipan Vets are a huge favorite around here. Both of those will be reliable as well.

As for me, I've had plenty of pcp rifles and bullpups, and I prefer to build my own anymore.
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Ill look into both but building one is out my wheelhouse right now. I used to be an airsmith for high end paintball markers so the air pressure doesnt scare me but i do know the builds and have no one to teach me locally like i did with that.
 
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L.Leon said:
Welcome aboard @BattleCreekPete, stating a budget, or what you are willing to spend as a first timer would get you better answers. Your potential fill source? Again it’s all going to boil down to how much you are willing to spend. Am up in Ulster County, NY. If you find yourself in this neck of the woods, i would be happy to let you try my BRK PCPs. Shoot me a PM if you are interested and live close enough…

P.S. The Bantan Sniper XR in .22 with its shroud is backyard noise friendly, there are other similiar PCPs out there. Do your due diligence …🙏
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Not really giving a budget because im kinda open to most things. Do i want to spend 2k no so i guess i have a roof. I wouldnt shy away from 1k but i know a pump is needed. I want accuracy and reliability. Im not looking to tweak things often or ever if i can get away with it.
 
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BattleCreekPete said:
Ill look into both but building one is out my wheelhouse right now. I used to be an airsmith for high end paintball markers so the air pressure doesnt scare me but i do know the builds and have no one to teach me locally like i did with that.
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Also thank you for the welcome. I have a bit of ADHD so keeping topics in line is a bit rough lol
 
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BattleCreekPete said:
Hey guys I come here seeking guidance on a new venture. Im an avid hunter for 25 years and am looking to fill the gap of the year with some small game hunting with an air rifle. Squirrels, rabbit and coon control would be my main uses.

I live in NJ and our fun laws do not allow any "noise dampening devices". I usually am of the opinion of buy once cry once but the upper tier of PCP's has me questioning that. With all the regulated or not regulated rifles, pump or hand pump I'm a little apprehensive. If you were to buy a starter that you could grow into what would you buy and why. Im set on a .22 but besides that I am all ears to the veterans of the sport. Thank you for your time and information.
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WARNING - This hobby can lead to sever wallet damage and full smile stuck on your face.

If you get up to L.LEON and he lets you shoot any of this BRK/Brococks, you'll probably end up with one. The Sniper XP would be a great start, accurate and comfortable to shoot.

Smitty
 
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BattleCreekPete said:
Not really giving a budget because im kinda open to most things. Do i want to spend 2k no so i guess i have a roof. I wouldnt shy away from 1k but i know a pump is needed. I want accuracy and reliability. Im not looking to tweak things often or ever if i can get away with it.
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Well you have stated a ceiling at the 1k price point. With judicious shopping you can get a PCP and hand pump or direct fill HPA compressor to get you started… You will have many options open to you. Good luck!
 
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Hi Pete welcome to the forum.

We all start somewhere and most of us have purchased inexpensive units to start with. These units are accurate and get the job done. If you use it a lot, you will most likely upgrade to a high end unit eventually.....My advice is to research till your head hurts, rest and repeat. LOL
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Lol yaaaa i havent done a internet forum in years. I figured if there is any place to speak freely about guns and get advice it would be here. My passions are hunting and fishing and i pretty much do any and all in those 2 categories. This branch however has a ton of nuisance it seems.
 
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weevil said:
Airmaks Krait Lite. No moderator needed and it shoots just as well or better than many 2K guns, for 1/3 less $.
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Down the rabbit hole i go on another brand. Lol
Smitty911 said:
WARNING - This hobby can lead to sever wallet damage and full smile stuck on your face.

If you get up to L.LEON and he lets you shoot any of this BRK/Brococks, you'll probably end up with one. The Sniper XP would be a great start, accurate and comfortable to shoot.

Smitty
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Im not horribly far but do have a 3.5yo who demands my every second right now. Kinda why getting a couple hours to go play out back with some squirrels is my "me time". Just looked up that sniper xp and that is ideally what im looking for setup wise. The 1200 tag hurts a bit but ill save my pennies.
 
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Airgun revisions has Benjamin Referbs for cheap. I got a Benjamin Akela and they have shrouded barrels with baffles. I got one in .22 for $250 and I don't have the need to add a Moderator to it. Max fill is 3k psi so. hand pump would work. They currently have an Akela in .25 for 100 more and that for sure would take down any small game. I feel soon you would want to get a compressor if you tend to start to shoot more often with any gun though. A GX4 would run you around 500. then you may find you would tire of using the compressor often and would then get a tank to refill your gun while you are out shooting. A small 90 cu/in Benji bottle will run you about 500, but you can get one on Amazon right dow for 211 bucks....and then.........haha
 
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I would watch Pyramid Air for end of the year sales and pick up a Stoeger XMI Scout or Bullshark in 22Cal. They have been reported to be super accurate with decent power and build quality especially for the price. PA had them for $280 free shipping not long ago. 5 year warranty as well which is much higher than industry standard. For air you can check out the GX series compressors, specifically the CS3 or CS4. Should last you at least a few years or longer with maintenance. Amazon has sales on them from time to time.

ETA: Not sure you can even own a shrouded air gun in NJ. Seems you guys have some very strict laws.

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BattleCreekPete said:
Hey guys I come here seeking guidance on a new venture. Im an avid hunter for 25 years and am looking to fill the gap of the year with some small game hunting with an air rifle. Squirrels, rabbit and coon control would be my main uses.

I live in NJ and our fun laws do not allow any "noise dampening devices". I usually am of the opinion of buy once cry once but the upper tier of PCP's has me questioning that. With all the regulated or not regulated rifles, pump or hand pump I'm a little apprehensive. If you were to buy a starter that you could grow into what would you buy and why. Im set on a .22 but besides that I am all ears to the veterans of the sport. Thank you for your time and information.
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I wonder if they consider the hatsan QE shroud a "sound dampening device" as it's integrated...
 
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Airgun revisions has Benjamin Referbs for cheap. I got a Benjamin Akela and they have shrouded barrels with baffles. I got one in .22 for $250 and I don't have the need to add a Moderator to it. Max fill is 3k psi so. hand pump would work. They currently have an Akela in .25 for 100 more and that for sure would take down any small game. I feel soon you would want to get a compressor if you tend to start to shoot more often with any gun though. A GX4 would run you around 500. then you may find you would tire of using the compressor often and would then get a tank to refill your gun while you are out shooting. A small 90 cu/in Benji bottle will run you about 500, but you can get one on Amazon right dow for 211 bucks....and then.........haha
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Hahaha you sound like my best friend Paul. Just get this....then that.....then..... 3k later i have a new hobby lol. Ya im highly considering used even in this group. I miss the days of feedback ratings and such. A lot more confidence in buying blind.
 
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BattleCreekPete said:
Hahaha you sound like my best friend Paul. Just get this....then that.....then..... 3k later i have a new hobby lol. Ya im highly considering used even in this group. I miss the days of feedback ratings and such. A lot more confidence in buying blind.
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oh, ive been into airguns since i was a kid, started to get into PCP's about 6 months before I joined this forum and that is when the real party started. I am 10 guns deep, I sold 4 of them and I have another that should be here tomorrow, also looking into getting a bigger Tank...haha

P.s I have stoeger scout mentioned above but they are super loud without a moderator.
 
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