I would look into the FX streamline if its in your price range both the .177 or the .22 can be set in the 12 ft lb neighborhood.
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Sub 12 ft lb Rifle in the States
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I would get a high power model and just adjust FPS with the hammer spring. then if you ever sell it more people would be interested in it. any guns with power wheels will also work just by turning the wheel to low power is usually 12 ft lb.
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Here you go http://www.crosman.com/airguns/air-rifles/maximus-euro-22 . 12 foot pounds and with the 25% off AGNATION code it's a measly $165. Order on Fridays for free shipping,
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Ed
It's available in .177 as well.
Yer welcome!
Ed
It's available in .177 as well.
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I recently purchased an Air Arms FTP900 from Jim at Precision Air, super accurate & quiet. I believe all FT rifles will deliver just under 12 lbs, as per the sports rules.
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There are several options out there in the U.S. A full power model with adjustable power would do the trick, but as it was mentioned earlier, the transfer port and hammer spring were not set up for low power so it won't be as efficient as a sub 12 rifle. The Maximus is available in sub 12, but I already have a full power version and would like something a little more refined (better trigger to begin with). The Huntsman in sub 12 is an option, but for that kind of money I'd like it to be regulated. Same goes for the TDR. I could always slap one in myself I guess. I can see how it wouldn't be cost effective to import both versions here when there are many rifles with the adjustable power. If I was going to go with an adjustable power rifle, I think I'd be better off just getting a .177 cal barrel for the Impact if they are available in the states yet. That's a good question, is the .177 barrel available for the Impact in the U.S. yet?
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when you say not as efficient in low power how many shots do you want to get. I never counted how many I get on low power on my fx Bobcat fx vermy or royal but all are in the hundreds....in 22 cal
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Just a suggestion but does the gun have to be a 12 lb???
I have a Marauder Pistol which is about a 14 lb Gun. But 15 yards and under, I have killed more squirrels with my 6 lb CO2 2250 Rat Catcher shooting Walmart pellets. The 2240, 2250 and 2400 are pretty much the same gun and can take the same stock as the Marauder Pistol. They make a nice little carbine for under $ 100.00. My scope cost twice the gun but I shoot the tails off Geckos with it.
Like you, my main concern is stray pellets hitting something. Therefore I have certain Kill zones with solid back drops in my yard. But even then why shoot an Ant with an Elephant gun.
I have a Marauder Pistol which is about a 14 lb Gun. But 15 yards and under, I have killed more squirrels with my 6 lb CO2 2250 Rat Catcher shooting Walmart pellets. The 2240, 2250 and 2400 are pretty much the same gun and can take the same stock as the Marauder Pistol. They make a nice little carbine for under $ 100.00. My scope cost twice the gun but I shoot the tails off Geckos with it.
Like you, my main concern is stray pellets hitting something. Therefore I have certain Kill zones with solid back drops in my yard. But even then why shoot an Ant with an Elephant gun.
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