N/A Wanting that low power pester
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i must be in the middle ages , as i think of low power as 5 to 8 FPE and 12 to 14 as very high power . and who in their right mind would even want a gun that shot 16 or 20 FPE ?18-23fpe is low power?
Man, I'm behind the times
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No, you’re not misunderstanding, I’m just sucking in the communication department. My 22 wildcat that I currently have, I wish to keep its high setting, I know it’s superior to the dreamtac compact. But cost a few bills more. I’m looking to add a specific purpose gun to the arsenal.
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Sounds like you’re shooting breakers. Sorry if I’m wrong. Ave high power on 22 pcp is 32-38 FPE and higher with some high end tier one stuff.
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Oh ok I get you now. The mention of the friend in post #1 made me think this pcp was for him. And since you already have a Wildcat you are looking for a new toy. Sometimes it takes me a few tries but I usually catch on eventually hahaha.No, you’re not misunderstanding, I’m just sucking in the communication department. My 22 wildcat that I currently have, I wish to keep its high setting, I know it’s superior to the dreamtac compact. But cost a few bills more. I’m looking to add a specific purpose gun to the arsenal.
And with this self revelation, I agree with @Peashooter and would look at the Caiman or Caiman X. I have never used one but thats the only other thing I can think of that hasnt been covered by your list already.
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Beerthief,
My "low power pesters" are my Prod and my P35-177. Both are under 20 fpe but drop squirrels well as long as I place the shot decently. My P35-22 is tuned to 30-32 fpe as was my P35-25 until a recent retune (to take it up to 50 fpe). The higher power drops squirrels a little quicker than the under 20 guns and also seems to work better if I misplace a shot. It almost always shoots through a squirrel and two holes seems to help. If I ever take a shot much over 30 yards I would want one of the higher powered guns just because of the power that will be lost by the time the pellet gets there.
So I think there is definitely a role for airguns 30 fpe or above. For small game, I do not see a need for more than low 30s but you need about that much to get a 18-20+ grain pellet moving well over 800 fps for trajectory reasons. Bigger pests like Raccoons are a reason to go even higher.
I like the "little guns" for backyard pesting. I don't need pellets flying 500 yards if I miss. It is still necessary to avoid shooting in the wrong direction but pellets that will drop in 200 yards seems safer.
Jim
My "low power pesters" are my Prod and my P35-177. Both are under 20 fpe but drop squirrels well as long as I place the shot decently. My P35-22 is tuned to 30-32 fpe as was my P35-25 until a recent retune (to take it up to 50 fpe). The higher power drops squirrels a little quicker than the under 20 guns and also seems to work better if I misplace a shot. It almost always shoots through a squirrel and two holes seems to help. If I ever take a shot much over 30 yards I would want one of the higher powered guns just because of the power that will be lost by the time the pellet gets there.
So I think there is definitely a role for airguns 30 fpe or above. For small game, I do not see a need for more than low 30s but you need about that much to get a 18-20+ grain pellet moving well over 800 fps for trajectory reasons. Bigger pests like Raccoons are a reason to go even higher.
I like the "little guns" for backyard pesting. I don't need pellets flying 500 yards if I miss. It is still necessary to avoid shooting in the wrong direction but pellets that will drop in 200 yards seems safer.
Jim
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Nope. Too long, mags are too “sticky” or shall we say not smooth and my friend can’t load them. He’s disabled. Hence all the requirements I’ve listed, but thanks.
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Have you looked at any of the Zbroia offerings? Sub $1000. I'm considering one of their .22's
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You said that you're spoiled by Tier 1 guns, which the Mini definitely is. And you will not be longing for a different rifle once you own a RAW and experience the trigger, accuracy and reliability. I like to say "buy once, cry once"
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the Kozak 330 comes in at 28" Full specs at Georgia Airguns (Charlie is a real good guy, btw.)
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According to the description at Georgia Airguns, yes, the air supply is regulated
I am sure there are other sellers of these, I think Joe Brancato sells these, as well
I am sure there are other sellers of these, I think Joe Brancato sells these, as well
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I picked up a .22 Micro Hunter at the central Ohio Airgun show for a great deal! It is shooting the hades, lights out at 20 yards. 768 fps at the muzzle. Haven’t had to touch anything! It’s the same length as my ghost HP, but feels like it weighs half as much! A sweet little rifle.
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