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Old 06-29-2007, 02:49 PM
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Ok, I've had a Beeman pellet rifle for a long time, the only problem with it is that its not powerful enough for small game(it shoots 500fps and has trouble killing chipmunks). So now I want to upgrade and get a faster firing, harder hitting, andmore range/accurate Pellet rifle. I have some Rifles I like, tell me what you think and/or pros and cons of the rifles-
Winchester 1000x - http://www.pyramydair.com/p/winchester-1000x-air-rifle.shtml
Remington Summit - http://www.pyramydair.com/p/remington-summit-air-rifle.shtml
Crosman Quest 1000 - http://www.pyramydair.com/p/crosman-quest-1000.shtml
Crosman Quest 800 - http://www.pyramydair.com/p/crosman-quest-800-22-cal.shtml

Is there a Pellet rifle big enough to take down a small coyote or game its size? Whats the bigest game I could take down with any of these Rifles? Which would you chose? Are these reliable?

Sorry for so many questions.

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Old 06-29-2007, 05:07 PM
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Ok first off there is not a air rifle that I know of that could take down a coyote or even a fox. The biggest I think you could get to would be a coon. Second are you looking for a .177 or .22caliber air gun because the options you listed have both. Gamo makes a air shotgun/ air rifle combo that would do for birds, squirrels, etc etc. Kinda pricey tho. Check out the video: http://www.gamousa.com/Catalog.aspx?Product=71
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Old 06-29-2007, 08:19 PM
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They make some heavy air rifles in Europe; don't know where you could buy one though.
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Old 06-29-2007, 08:22 PM
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I have been looking at getting a air rifle to hunt coyotes in semi populated areas... I have done quite abit of research and you need to lean toward one of the big bore (.25 or even .50) with at least 50fpe. I have decided on a .25 (Falcon LightHunter)but just have not wanted to part with my $$$ yet... but most likely will have one by this fall.

The following isan articleon using the big bore air rifles to kill coyotes, whitetail and hogs (http://www.airgundepot.com/big-bore-article.html).

Here are some links where you can by them in the us:
http://www.airgunsofarizona.com/
http://www.airgunsbbguns.com/
http://www.precisionairgun.com/
http://bestairgun.stores.yahoo.net/hexsveofxsfi.html
http://www.pomona-airguns.com/pricelist.htm

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Old 06-29-2007, 11:19 PM
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There are plenty (well some anyway ) of big bore air guns that will kill anything from elk to mice . I use my air gun as somthing of a backup , so I havn't upgraded to somthing fancy yet . I'm using a Winchester 800 , I have taken many rabbits with it . For power , I think it's great . The trigger sucks though . It's the hardest trigger I have shot . Depending on your budget , I'd go with an Airforce Condor . The rifle isn't too much , but having your own "air supply" will set you back quite abit more . Do some research before you choose . There are some great 9mm rifles , but again the charging could cost you .
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Old 06-30-2007, 03:36 AM
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Ok first off there is not a air rifle that I know of that could take down a coyote or even a fox. The biggest I think you could get to would be a coon. Second are you looking for a .177 or .22caliber air gun because the options you listed have both. Gamo makes a air shotgun/ air rifle combo that would do for birds, squirrels, etc etc. Kinda pricey tho. Check out the video: http://www.gamousa.com/Catalog.aspx?Product=71
Good Luck.
at cabelas they had a 9mm air rifle there made by RWS that shoots a 60 grain diablo style pellet at 900 fps. I did some pecking around online about these and in europe they use these to take deer. so surely they'll take a coyote.
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Old 06-30-2007, 08:53 AM
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Ok, so it seems I will not be able to kill a coyote with out a very pricy gun. I want to spend UNDER $200. Do you guys have any suggestions for a reliable,HARD hitting, accurate, pellet rifle for under $200? Is there a pellet gun out there with the reputation of a Tippmann 98(only Paintballers would know what a 98 is)?
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Old 06-30-2007, 11:34 AM
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It's not that big of a decision, they're all pretty much the same but I recommend an RWS or gamo. And no you will not be able to kill a coyote with any airgun.
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Old 06-30-2007, 12:12 PM
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Go RWS.There is a fellow in the US [Quackinbush]that custom manufatures .50 cal pellet rifles capable of killing deer and impala at 50 yards or so about .45 colt in power terms using diver tanks for air supply.........Harold
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Old 07-01-2007, 10:47 AM
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Well I think I've narrowed it down to these two models, the Gamo CFX and the Diana RWS 34 Panther. Wich one and what caliber?

Gamo CFX - http://www.pyramydair.com/p/gamo-cf-x-air-rifle.shtml






DianaRWS 34 Panther - http://www.pyramydair.com/p/rws-34-panther-air-rifle.shtml


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