Pellet Rifle Decision help and info needed please
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Pellet Rifle Decision help and info needed please
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.
totman
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.
totman
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RE: Pellet Rifle Decision help and info needed please
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.
Good Luck.
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Join Date: Jul 2006
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RE: Pellet Rifle Decision help and info needed please
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
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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RE: Pellet Rifle Decision help and info needed please
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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RE: Pellet Rifle Decision help and info needed please
ORIGINAL: Redneck Bowhunter
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.
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.
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RE: Pellet Rifle Decision help and info needed please
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)?
#8
RE: Pellet Rifle Decision help and info needed please
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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RE: Pellet Rifle Decision help and info needed please
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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RE: Pellet Rifle Decision help and info needed please
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
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