Best hunting airgun?
03-04-2018, 02:19 PM
#1
Spike
Thread Starter
Join Date: Mar 2018
Location: North Central Wisconsin
Posts: 5
Best hunting airgun?
I currently have a Gamo Hornet Maxxim that shoots 1300 fps.
I am considering getting a .22 caliber air rifle for target and hunting.
I would appreciate any recommendations, as well as pros/cons.
Thanks.
Ron.
I am considering getting a .22 caliber air rifle for target and hunting.
I would appreciate any recommendations, as well as pros/cons.
Thanks.
Ron.
05-11-2018, 05:28 AM
#3
Nontypical Buck
Join Date: Mar 2008
Posts: 1,181
If you want a rifle that is accurate and one that doesn't need a compressor the Air Arms TX200 is the #1 spring/gas piston rifle made. But the first thing you need to get rid of the idea that speed makes the gun. The TX200 is only a 670 fps gun. You really don't need blistering speed for either accuracy or hunting power. I kill a lot of Rock Chucks from 40 to 70 yards. The gun is capable of head shots out as far as you personally can shoot. The Scope is a Vortex Crossfire II 6-18x44 AO.
06-30-2018, 06:26 PM
#6
Nontypical Buck
Join Date: Jul 2005
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That's an impressive write-up and field test idahoron. I can see the reliability and utility of hunting with an air rifle that doesn't need a compressor or tank of air. Out of curiosity, how much further do you think head shots would be doable if you had some kind of field rest or bipod. This may be a new turkey airgun.
07-21-2018, 04:59 AM
#7
Nontypical Buck
Join Date: Mar 2008
Posts: 1,181
That's an impressive write-up and field test idahoron. I can see the reliability and utility of hunting with an air rifle that doesn't need a compressor or tank of air. Out of curiosity, how much further do you think head shots would be doable if you had some kind of field rest or bipod. This may be a new turkey airgun.
