Airforce Ok Im ready for a .357 air rifle. Which one?

[crittahitta]

Just to be clear. I have a .457 Texan carbine with carbon fiber tank and tx2 valve. I also have a slightly modded .25 condor ss. So I’m looking for a .357 caliber rifle for fox and coyote as my upstate property is being over run. My friends are asking me to hunt them off their back deck as they are getting too close. I also just want a 357. So Obviously Im a Airforce fan. I also like the carbine length. So I'm deciding between the texan carbine/texan ss or the recluse 11. Any other suggestions would be appreciated under $1500. I have cf tanks and 2 compressors so air is not an issue. Just want to know if the extra $500 is worth it for the Texan over the recluse?

 

[JaceSpace1369]

I would suggest the AEA Challenger Elite .357 it's heavy, not as long as the Air Force texan and it packs a punch while being regulated.

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Or you could get a benjamin bulldog 357 customized by veridiam air, I believe it's called the pitbull or the bulldozer it packs close to 350fpe

 

[Airgun-hobbyist]

Go with what you know. There's all the power that you'll ever need there as well. On another note, if you want to go with something untraditional to your style the Western Rattler 357 has been getting great reviews and very little complaints.

 

[Scotchmo]

Bulldog M357

$930 at Pyramyd Air, plus they have a 20% “KICKOFF” discount code, and a free soft case.

Total $744

 

[haloolah]

Aea sidelever challenger .357 u can add reg if u want later from huma or aea but the big 9 is $610-660
Or seneca recluse is 50- 100 more but very nice. I believe seneca is part of the air venturi family

 

[Ezana4CE]

Bulldog M357

$930 at Pyramyd Air, plus they have a 20% “KICKOFF” discount code, and a free soft case.

Total $744

As an M357 owner I endorse this message. The .357 Rattler is a cool rifle, but not a $1500 rifle. If you find one for that price I suggest that you jump on it.

 

[RM.510bigbore]

Used Airforce 357 go real cheap... check airforce outlet page also..

 

[Scotchmo]

Though very different designs, the Texan 357 Carbine and the Bulldog M357 compare fairly closely:

Texan 357 Carbine
Weight: 7.5 lbs.
Length 39”
490cc, 3000psi
Up to 300fpe
Side lever
Single shot

Bulldog M357
Weight: 7.7 lbs.
Length 36”
440cc, 3000psi
Up to 300fpe
Rear side lever
5 shot magazine

 

[Airgun-hobbyist]

Though very different designs, the Texan 357 Carbine and the Bulldog M357 compare fairly closely:

Texan 357 Carbine
Weight: 7.5 lbs.
Length 39”
490cc, 3000psi
Up to 300fpe
Side lever
Single shot

Bulldog M357
Weight: 7.7 lbs.
Length 36”
440cc, 3000psi
Up to 300fpe
Rear side lever
5 shot magazine

As a hunting rig, I'd go with the magazine fed bullpup.

 

[longshot81]

As an M357 owner I endorse this message. The .357 Rattler is a cool rifle, but not a $1500 rifle. If you find one for that price I suggest that you jump on it.

I have an original Bulldog 357, have had it for a few years. Me and my dad have put 1000's of slugs and pellets tonight it, have not even had to change a oring. Still holds air for months, never jammed, all I've ever done to it is clean it.