Sorry, now im looking for a .22 airgun what one?

[Erick123]

Sorry guys, ive changed my mind, what .22?

I don't want to spend anymore then 250$, so please help me out, these are some options i have chosen, this gun will be for pests chewing holes in my house.
Thanks, here are my options
Please remember i am only looking at the .22 version
Beeman SS1000T Combo. Air rifles - PyramydAir.com
Gamo CFX Combo. Air rifles - PyramydAir.com
this one is pretty sweet Crosman Tac 1 Extreme. Air rifles - PyramydAir.com
Crosman QUEST 800X. Air rifles - PyramydAir.com
Beeman SS1000 Air Rifle Combo. Air rifles - PyramydAir.com

I have gunpowder rifles too

[binfordw]

I'm really not familiar enough with the Chinese brands to help you with a specific model.


Heres a few things that might help you though-

1. Beeman is an importer, not a manufacturer. They used to only import the higher end guns from germany. With the increase in popularity here in the states, they recently hopped on the bandwagon and began offering the "SS" series you linked to- to compete in sales with Gamo and other companies.

Take a look at the trigger assembly on the Gamo rifles, you'll notice they are identical to many, if not all, of the "SS" Beeman series, as well as many of the Crosman, Remington, Winchester, etc, etc, Breakbarrel spring rifles. I'm not certain, but chances are they all come from the same factory, either in China or Spain.

So remember that, and don't get caught up in the advertising, comparing two guns sold by different companies that are most likely made on the same assembly line.


2. Try your best to not over emphasis the need for "High power". Its expensive to design and manufacture a truely high powered, accurate spring air rifle. To expect high quality, accuracy AND magnum power out of a spring rifle that costs less than $200 is a bit unrealistic.


3. Scopes.

A cheap scope will NOT last on a higher powered spring rifle. Remember there is a very powerful spring inside the gun, that can vibrate and recoil quite harshly. The cheaper the gun is manufactured, the more obvious and brutal this firing cycle can be. I saw many rather high powered spring guns there that came very low cost scopes. Try to save the frustration of fighting with a $20 scope that wont hold zero, or worse, completely breaks, and avoid budget-scoped combos.

4. An airgun is pointless if its not accurate.

Caliber and velocity don't mean squat if you can't hit what you aim at. Regardless what people may try to tell you, an accurately placed .177 pellet traveling at a "measly" 650 fps will easily drop most small game. On the flip side, a magnum powered, 900+ fps .22 pellet won't do much of anything if you aren't able to hit your killzone.

Also, keep in mind a smaller, lower velocity pellet isn't as damaging to your house in the event of a miss, or pass-though on the intended pest.



The best I could reccomend for your budget, is an HW30. (its a cheaper version of the Beeman R7, slightly simpler trigger, and a simpler stock.)

Its in your price range, and would have far better accuracy than the Chinese models. R7's boast better accuracy at 30-40 yards than many off the shelf rimfires. Ragged one hole groups at 30 yards would be expected.


Good luck- And have fun deciding on your new toy!

Heres a few pics I "borrowed"


R-7


http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y218/Binfordw/R720.jpg



HW50

http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y21...w/DSC00225.jpg



If you'll notice, they are very well made airguns. Excellent blueing, fit and finish. Better than the majority of rimfires actually.