Manually Powered Air Rifles

BattleRifleG3 · 04-22-2004, 01:03 AM

Wondering what out there doesn't need a CO2 cartridge but is powered by the user instead? Something that can be fired rapidly is best. Pump shotgun configuration would be ideal.

BattleRifleG3 · 04-22-2004, 01:07 AM

Actually, such a paintball gun would be great as well.

04-22-2004, 06:17 AM

aren't paintball guns exclusively resevoir/compressed air or CO2 powered ?

BattleRifleG3 · 04-22-2004, 09:01 AM

I am told they are. It would be really cool though to have pump powered ones though, at least I think so. No tanks to buy and fill. Make for a few more interesting competitions.

Big Dog · 04-22-2004, 01:07 PM

Manually pumped air rifles are still available - methinks Wally Mart has a couple models. But, their big limitation is in velocity and accuracy, especially at any distance.
The better quality barrel-cocking rifles are far more powerful, and reach out to greater distance with accuracy equalling a good .22 rimfire. Of course, you give up the fast-shooting capability.
Whatever you decide, try a few before you buy. The cheaper ones have very stiff triggers - not conducive to accuracy.

NRAJOE · 04-22-2004, 01:14 PM

http://www.pyramydair.com/images/rm577.jpg

This is what I have...

1000 feet per second, hand crafted hardwood stock, and a high quality rifled steel barrel make the RM577 a must have for the experienced shooter. This break barrel spring piston design requires only one pump. Other features include a fully adjustable peep sight, a rubber butt pad, automatic safety, and a hooded metal front sight. If you are looking for quality and performance, then look no further than the RM577.

Model: RM577
Mechanism: Single Shot, Break Barrel
Power Source: Spring Piston
Caliber: .177

Ammunition: Pellets
Velocity: Up to 1000 fps
Weight: 7 Lbs. 15 oz.
Length: 45

Material: Barrel: Rifled Steel Stock: Hardwood
Rifling: Yes
Sights: Front: Fixed, hooded post Rear: Fully micro-adjustable peep for windage and elevation

Also came with a 4x scope

DANA · 04-22-2004, 06:30 PM

THERE ARE MANY PUMP SPRING GUNS THAT MIGHT MEET YOUR NEEDS

DANA

04-22-2004, 09:29 PM

I want a Girardoni/1790 :assult:

Oxford · 04-28-2004, 10:13 PM

My single shot, Chinese made, .177" air rifle's brand name is "Pellet Rifle", and is sold by Cummin's Tools. It's a hand pump rifle powered by a spring. Shoots well for me. It'll rip a coke can end out at about 30 yards. I've zeroed in the sights till it's pretty accurate.

04-22-2004, 01:03 AM	#1
BattleRifleG3 Super Moderator Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Western PA Posts: 11,401 Trader Rating: (0)	Manually Powered Air Rifles Wondering what out there doesn't need a CO2 cartridge but is powered by the user instead? Something that can be fired rapidly is best. Pump shotgun configuration would be ideal. __________________ Trust is earned, not... GIVEN away. - Worf

04-22-2004, 01:07 AM	#2
BattleRifleG3 Super Moderator Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Western PA Posts: 11,401 Trader Rating: (0)	Actually, such a paintball gun would be great as well. __________________ Trust is earned, not... GIVEN away. - Worf

04-22-2004, 09:01 AM	#4
BattleRifleG3 Super Moderator Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Western PA Posts: 11,401 Trader Rating: (0)	I am told they are. It would be really cool though to have pump powered ones though, at least I think so. No tanks to buy and fill. Make for a few more interesting competitions. __________________ Trust is earned, not... GIVEN away. - Worf

04-22-2004, 01:07 PM	#5
Big Dog Moderator Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Tallahassee, Florida Posts: 10,071 Trader Rating: (0)	Manually pumped air rifles are still available - methinks Wally Mart has a couple models. But, their big limitation is in velocity and accuracy, especially at any distance. The better quality barrel-cocking rifles are far more powerful, and reach out to greater distance with accuracy equalling a good .22 rimfire. Of course, you give up the fast-shooting capability. Whatever you decide, try a few before you buy. The cheaper ones have very stiff triggers - not conducive to accuracy. __________________ Moderator of: AR15/M16, M14/M1A, New/Beginning Shooters and Militaria/Collectables.

04-22-2004, 01:14 PM	#6
NRAJOE Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Toledo,OH Posts: 19,014 Trader Rating: (0)	RM577 http://www.pyramydair.com/images/rm577.jpg This is what I have... 1000 feet per second, hand crafted hardwood stock, and a high quality rifled steel barrel make the RM577 a must have for the experienced shooter. This break barrel spring piston design requires only one pump. Other features include a fully adjustable peep sight, a rubber butt pad, automatic safety, and a hooded metal front sight. If you are looking for quality and performance, then look no further than the RM577. Model: RM577 Mechanism: Single Shot, Break Barrel Power Source: Spring Piston Caliber: .177 Ammunition: Pellets Velocity: Up to 1000 fps Weight: 7 Lbs. 15 oz. Length: 45 Material: Barrel: Rifled Steel Stock: Hardwood Rifling: Yes Sights: Front: Fixed, hooded post Rear: Fully micro-adjustable peep for windage and elevation Also came with a 4x scope __________________ U.S. Army 1976-1979 237th Combat Engineers Heilbronn, Germany Last edited by NRAJOE; 04-22-2004 at 01:18 PM.

04-22-2004, 06:17 AM	#3
Logansdad Guest Posts: n/a	aren't paintball guns exclusively resevoir/compressed air or CO2 powered ?

04-22-2004, 06:30 PM	#7
DANA Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: WAITSFIELD VERMONT Posts: 1,591 Trader Rating: (0)	THERE ARE MANY PUMP SPRING GUNS THAT MIGHT MEET YOUR NEEDS DANA

04-22-2004, 09:29 PM	#8
Logansdad Guest Posts: n/a	I want a Girardoni/1790 :assult:

04-28-2004, 10:13 PM	#9
Oxford Super Moderator Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Gladstone, Missouri Posts: 12,987 Trader Rating: (0)	My single shot, Chinese made, .177" air rifle's brand name is "Pellet Rifle", and is sold by Cummin's Tools. It's a hand pump rifle powered by a spring. Shoots well for me. It'll rip a coke can end out at about 30 yards. I've zeroed in the sights till it's pretty accurate. __________________ "If it's worth doing, it's worth doing right".